Originally Posted by rhythmdevils
I live in San Francisco, and I find myself using my car alot. I feel bad about using so much gas with everything that is going on in the world right now, not to mention the prices!
So Im going to buy either a small motorcycle (250cc to 350cc)or a scooter to get around town. Which would you recomend?
here's advantages I can see to a scooter:
Easier to weave between traffic
better gas miilage (90-100 mpg!)
easier to drive if I ever wear a kilt
Motorcycle advantages:
cheaper
feels way more badass
I can take it on the freeway
CONS: worse gas mileage (50-60mpg)
Im pretty set on Honda, but only like 80%, and its not really based on anything
Ive been looking at a used 1980-84 Honda CM 250 Custom. its a nice, basic bike, and i like the looks of it. ive read that parts are hard to come by though, and that worries me
here's what I would look like riding it (note the hot babe on the back
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for scooters, Ive been looking at an old Honda Elite 150. But there's also an elite 50 that someone is selling with a mullosi 70cc race motor. there's a picture of him doing a wheelie on the thing. ha ha
what do you guys think?
Go for the 250 custom. It's engine looks alot like the CB250 "Nighthawk" and "Rebel" which share the same engine and have been around for all eternity so there should be salvageable parts around.
I have owned the CB250 Nighthawk; it's not at all impressive compared to more expensive bikes both bigger and smaller but it's good for what it is, a frugle and reliable motorcycle. Bigger bikes usually have better suspensions and more power.
As for smaller bikes, I actually prefer the lighter CB125T that I rode at my MSF course, it's much easier to toss around at slower speeds.
Negatives on the CB250:
-It has a parallel twin engine and I don't like the vibe and sound they make, I like singles and v-twins, and v-fours all much better.
-It has drum breaks front and rear, don't expect it to stop on a dime.
-It tops out around 85mph.
CB250 Positives:
-Honda reliable
-60MPG easy
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