| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB250N |
Summary:
Dependable
Faults:
Nothing... it rock and rolls... fires right up... scares all the neighbors... a great mid size bike...
General Comments:
Starts first time... responsive... for a 150 lb dude.. this is the bike for me..
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th February, 2011
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2010 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 12990 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Baja Motorsports X250 |
Summary:
Great older bike!
Faults:
The headlight (high and low beam) / high beam indicator burnt out (at separate times). The head light had to be ordered from the dealer, because there was no generic part number.
It also leaks a little oil (not noticeably affecting the level). It seems that the oil spill is behind the engine/tranny.
Clutch seems to slip a little on hill when giving suddenly more throttle, for example when I go up a hill at 40mph, then give it throttle, the tachometer goes up, but the speed stays the same. But this is normal wear, and will probably be found on any bike over a period of usage.
General Comments:
This bike is good for most street riding. It has enough power for the highway, but still gets from 50-60+ mpg, depending on how I ride it.
The only things that have gone wrong with it, I would consider normal for the age.
One cool thing about this bike, is in 5th gear, the tachometer and speedometer match; for example, at 30mph, the rpm is 3,000, and at 60mph, 6,000rpm.
I have had this bike for several months, and have not had any big problems with it.
I have had a lot of people come up and tell me that they used to own a bike like this, and they say it is "indestructible".
This bike is almost 30 years old, but looks only 10. It rides like it is brand new. I would recommend anyone who can't afford a brand new bike, to get a bike like this one, or one as old, as long as they can find parts.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th October, 2010