Yamaha Virago XVS250

This is just a great little bike. It is also a peach to learn on, as I managed to find out when my wife finally decided to get off scooters for a while, hesitantly! Despite that, its got all the good looks of more expensive cruisers (eg HD 883). Maintenance is also very easy compared to my big BMW with fairing. Most importanly, if you really want to push it, the thing sounds and rides particularly well for a ...  Read the complete review

Having only passed my bike test last year (2001), i was looking for a 250cc cruiser that suited my needs. When i first saw the XV250 my jaw hit the ground, the chrome work was outstanding and had the styling to match it. Having previously owned a Kawazaki Eliminator 250cc, the first thing i noticed was the nimble handling and how easy it was to corner. It proves that not all baby cruisers are "all show and no go". The only down side is the small capacity fuel tank. It lasted me only 60 miles and only 10 miles were on the motorway. The riding position allows people of a smaller frame but still provides enough comfort for me and i'm 5' ...  Read the complete review

The Yamaha Virago 250 is a supreme little bike, well-matched for city life. Much as I adore superb sports bikes I have found that I am just too small to ride them, either having trouble reaching the floor when stationary or finding that my arms aren’t long enough to reach the clutch and brake levers! Therefore, when I stumbled across this little beauty in my local bike shop showroom (Streetbike of Dudley) I discovered that it more than suited my needs as I finally didn’t look like a midget on a motorcycle! A super lightweight frame not only enables me to keep the bike upright but ensures fantastic handling on even the tightest of corners (which is ...  Read the complete review