RGV 250, the best pocket rocket (Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma)

Member Name: splking

Product:	Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma
Date:	12/12/03 (5980 review reads)
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Advantages: Great power when the valves open, Great handling, Superb brakes + its cheap

Disadvantages: Two stroke attention needed, High exhaust note (though not really a disadvantage), Can tankslap if not ridden properly (steering damper recommended)

I bought my 96 VJ22 RGV250 as my first bike, having only ridden my brothers aprilia RS50 before-hand. Its a great bike, the accelleration is amazing from the two stroke 250cc V-twin. I have had no reliablitity problems or any problems of any sought from my bike. The handling is superb, weight distribution great, braking awesome and that engine....... wow! For a bike that cost me 1000 in great condition i dont know any bike that can compare. The website www.rgv250.co.uk gave me a great insight into the models and preformance figures of the RGV, and what to look for before buying. When riding this bike i can help but drop a few gears into the powerband, and between 7.5-12k this bike really shifts. I find myself pulling myself forward on the handlebars to gain some sort of control on the bike and get the wait over the front to stop those tankslappers. The only down point to this bike is the noise, if u were thinking of getting a bike with a deep pounding exhaust note this isn't it, but to be honest im finding myself rather enjoying the wail of the two stroke exhausts when the bikes in the powerband. The powervalves really are the heart of this bike along with the razor handling. The rush when the bike suddenly accellerates in this rev range is undiscribable and really is a great experience. My advise would be buy one, try one and you wont loose much if you dont like it by re-selling, but i guarantee you wont be dissapointed.

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