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MOTOBRICK.COM => The MBdotCOM Community Center => Topic started by: Firehose on October 26, 2015, 12:51:03 PM
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does anybody know when bmw last made a bike in this size range ? 250 to 500
I am between bikes right now am mainly concerned about fuel economy , low seat height and a bike that weighs no more than 400 lbs.
thanks kindly
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The smallest in recent history would be the G450X enduro bike circa 2009
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In that range you're better off looking for Jap bikes. There was the enduro, and there used to be an R45(1980-84?) that I don't know was ever imported. It was basically and R65 with a destroked engine for tax and licensing purposed in Europe. It probably weighed over 400lb though. Then you could go way back to the 50's and 60's for an R26 or R27 thumper.
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There's a guy in Toronto who often parks his R26 thumper beside my bike; it's his daily commuter. That's reliability for you.
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I once rode a Honda GB500 for a while ... awesome single ... great on fuel, but probably closer to 450 lbs ..?
Erratum - just looked up the spec and was 346 lbs dry ... no wonder it handled like a dream!
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I had a CL77 when I was a kid but what I wanted was an R27. I hadn't any idea of what a bear cleaning the R27's oil slinger would have been. A K75 input spline lube is a walk in the park by comparison, so I lucked out with the Honda. An R50/5 might have gas mileage in the high 40s, Firehose, but is heavier and taller than your specs.
A Suzuki TU250x or a Honda Rebel would meet your specs easily.
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I took a look at the G450x on U-tube . Nice bike , but I need to make some highway miles .
I rode a YAMAHA TW200 for a few years .
Did a lot of road trips on it with " BURNSTICK "
Now looking for something more STREETEE .
Read about the " boxer " . Would love to get one !
Hey ! Thanks for all the replies .......
I've got the whole winter to reader H and than again . AYE !
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Have a look at a Suzuki bandit 400, gsf400, available 91-93 in north america. It's a blast to ride, I have one.
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Absolutely amazing ! Seems like a full blown racing bike ?
I seen ( u tube ) a bandit 250 doing 180 clicks . Exceleration was faaast .
Never heard of 250 cc with 4 cylinders .
But it's not for me ...... I'm 67
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My 400 isn't that fast, my FZ6 is way way faster. The 400 is a great bike, I mainly use it for commuting, it's a fun ride for blasting around town.
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Back to the original post, I don't know of any small cc BMW bikes. My XT225 also fits all your needs but is a dual sport. On the plus side there are lots out there, has a low seat height, and is quite light. Definitely doesn't have the sound or feel of a street bike but is comfortable to blast around on with it's squishy suspension.
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What's its cruising speed on the highway . Also what is the seat height .
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the bmw 310...
(http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82395.jpg)
webbikeworld... (http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/2016-bmw-g-310-r/preview.htm)
yeeeeehaaaaa... (https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+G+310+R&biw=1242&bih=577&site=webhp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CDQQsARqFQoTCMONgbr0iMkCFdEyiAodBSsLIg)
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the bmw 310...
(http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82395.jpg)
webbikeworld... (http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/2016-bmw-g-310-r/preview.htm)
yeeeeehaaaaa... (https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+G+310+R&biw=1242&bih=577&site=webhp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CDQQsARqFQoTCMONgbr0iMkCFdEyiAodBSsLIg)
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Interesting bike...needs a Vetter Windjammer tho
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Just read this article...
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/6-great-motorcycles-under-500-200025219.html
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Here's an interesting review of one of the choices in the link Scott provided.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw