Articles in the Under 500cc Category
Honda, Under 500cc »
Low (a seat height of just 26.6″), light (a curb weight of just 331lbs ready to ride), and leisurely (it is a cruiser), the Honda CMX250C Rebel is a miniturized version of the larger and louder cruiser. Classic styling that is less flamboyant than the Suzuki GZ250 Marauder appeals to our tastes, but it really does boil down a personal preference thing. At this stage in the game, whichever one looks the best to you is probably a solid choice.
Suzuki, Under 500cc »
Featured, Honda, Under 500cc »
It might take a while for the dust to settle, but once it does you’ll realize that the Honda CRF230M9 may very well be the first attractive dual-sport… kind of. Clean lines, combined with sleek and stylish bodywork make the CRF230M one of the best looking dual-sports (kind of) around. A comfortable ride and peppy acceleration certainly add to the fun, but when you look this good, does it really matter?
What do we mean by kind of? Keep reading.
Suzuki, Under 500cc »
It really says a lot about a motorcycle when the manufacturer truly believes in it. Not sure what we mean? Suzuki made a supermoto version of the DR-Z400S. Just as Honda has made race versions of its CBR600RR, as has Yamaha with the R6 and R1, Suzuki took the plunge and made a hopped up version of the DR-Z400S.
There’s plenty of reasons why, but the bottom line here is due to one simple fact: The Suzuki DR-Z400S is one helluva bike. The 400cc engine packs plenty of power. Where other, smaller bikes may have a hard time getting going in the low RPM, the DR-Z400S just starts rolling. Popping the front tire up is easy to do, and it’s lightweight enough that even beginner riders will enjoy experimenting with the bike and testing their limits.
Suzuki, Under 500cc »
Under 500cc, Yamaha »
Summary:
A new 4 stroke engine, mated to a slick 5 speed transmission, allow the Yamaha XT250 to act as a country cruiser or a city commuter. However, this bike is not recommended for those that will be doing a lot of highway riding.
Engine Size: 249cc
Price (new): $5,499 CAD/$4,680 USD
Comparable bikes: Yamaha WR250X, Suzuki DR200SE. Yamaha TW200, Honda CRF230M
Our Yamaha XT250 Review:
There are a lot of dual-sports featured on BeginnerMotorcyleReviews.com. This is due to the fact that a dual-sport, in our estimation, is probably the best style of motorcycle for a …
Under 500cc, Yamaha »
Under 500cc, Yamaha »
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Kawasaki, Under 500cc »
The Kawasaki Ninja 250R is the kind of bike that most onlookers would look at and say “ooh… pretty”, never knowing that it’s “only” a 250cc motorcycle. For this reason many people find the Ninja 250R to be an attractive first motorcycle. Aside from its sporty appearance, the Ninja 250R is also quite popular due to its sporting handling, excellent fuel economy, and surprising road manners.
