2009 TU250 - A retro for women, children, and elderly gentlemen?

[SeqArtMark]

That thing is awful.  Just...awful

[theUBS]

So, the Girl Zoomer has FI now? 

When does it get the auto-brew coffee pot?

I like how the Euro Ninja 250s got FI, but they didn't want to push the MSRP up $500 here, so left it carbureted for the States.

[makenzie71]

Like $4500 would be too much for a Ninja 250...

[theUBS]

Like $4500 would be too much for a Ninja 250...

...I had to check the website.  I guess they have raised the price a bit more.  Last year, the all new model had a $3499 MSRP.  Most dealerships had them marked up $400 or so though.  It was in high enough demand, nobody was questioning it. 

[Teek]

Wow, that takes me back to about age 12...   

If someone was going to force a 250 on me, I'd gladly take the baby Ninja, I finally saw one today standing still in a lot where I could walk around it, and it looked eminently flickable and quick enough for a little 250.

OR I'd take a supermoto
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/596/0/home.aspx

or the Kawi, which I like better, but that horn placement sux.
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/24september08_kawasaki2009klx250sf.html

BUT, if I really wanted to go for that retro look, I'd probably check this out.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/Scrambler_5334.aspx

[shiznizbiz]

I think its a good looking bike.  My buddy had a mint 82 gs650g.  It was gorgeous.  Then he layed it down doign a retarded move. (operatign the throttle with is left hand, check his right pocket for money, while in mid turn.)    now its a piece.

[A_Steel_Horse]

Wow, the TU250 looks just like a GS550TX that I rode for a week and loved. Same color, same gas tank. FI as well? So no cold-blooded starts and stops. I wonder what this thing will lay down at the rear wheel with a pipe & filter? I'll buy one in 3 years when you can snag 'em used for $1500