https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfz1ETkBLac&feature=youtu.beThis is apparently the first English-language review of Yamaha's XSR700, basically a retro-fied MT-07.
I hated the bike's looks at first, especially the radiator. But seeing it on video has changed my mind quite a bit. Especially when it's fitted with the flyscreen and high-level scrambler exhaust

Still that radiator though

Any retro bike fans here?
QUOTE(Alien5566 @ Nov 6 2015, 02:24 PM)
Thanks for the info Lucifah ... then i think i will stick on 250cc bike first . btw . .. my local motorcycle outlet told me even its 250cc ninja but the speed is still very fast if compare with car , kapzai .. iszit ? of cos cannot compare with super sports model ( sorry ask too much lol but im really like to know about the info & im very very newbie in motorcycle)
250cc bikes are great in cities and urban areas. Their running costs are cheaper than full-on superbikes and you can have just as much fun on them on the right roads. I should add that any two-stroke kapzai or a four-stroke one with the right sprocket setup will have no problem keeping up with and outrunning modern 250s (which are overweight and underpowered compared to the good stuff they used to make), especially when ridden aggressively. Although that's not really a bad thing since it helps keep the ego in check
However if you plan to do a lot of long-distance travel, suitability of 250cc will depend a lot on your preferences. Some people are fine doing thousands of km on 250s. Some even enjoy it! But it's not for everyone and most people, especially those who also drive cars might prefer not having to rev to 9k rpm just to maintain highway speed.
IMO 250cc bikes are also highly overpriced. Wouldn't recommend buying one new. Especially now since there are lots of second-hand ER6ns around going for around 15k-17k.. If you can handle the higher running costs, a secondhand ER6n would be great since it's similar in size to a 250 but has much more delicious torque and power. HTH
This post has been edited by deadwolf: Nov 9 2015, 05:17 PM