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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Why has anyone not said anything about not being able to take a passenger?
If you read the option spec sheet that ZAC posted, it costs extra to have two-up capability--but you can have it, I just wouldn't want it...

IN LOCAL NEWS, FEMALE MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER IN HOSPITAL AFTER LOW SPEED ACCIDENT--WITNESSES SAY SHE WAS PARED LIKE AN APPLE BY THE ORANGE BODYWORK OF THE NEW RON POPEIL 1000R...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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their US reps who claims the update ninja 250 was a direct result of Hyosung sticking with its low-priced 250 with better styling, which supposedly pushed Kawasaki into updating the ninja.
That and the fact that the ex250 has had virtually the exact same body style since the mid 1980's. It's about damn time kawasaki stopped putting out that boxy little 80's flashback and made something entry level that is both affordable and looks halfways decent.

If hyosung is to blame for that then I say 'THANK YOU Hyosung' lol!


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IN LOCAL NEWS, FEMALE MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER IN HOSPITAL AFTER LOW SPEED ACCIDENT--WITNESSES SAY SHE WAS PARED LIKE AN APPLE BY THE ORANGE BODYWORK OF THE NEW RON POPEIL 1000R...
[sm=thanx.gif] That was the funniest ****ing thing I have read all week man, thanks for that.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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how is having a hyosung engine american made??? lol I was liking it til I read that.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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how is having a hyosung engine american made??? lol I was liking it til I read that.
i agree - maybe they should call it assembled in america

+1 on getting stabbed by the tank
and the opening at the back of the seat is just ugly especially with the underseat exhaust


it would take years for a bike like this to catch on though
it may be a good bike but the average rider will not know anything about hyosung motors
without that knowledge they'll have nothing to base reliability off of
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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I dont think it looks bad at all. Not sure if I would buy it before my honda though. Does it have front signals?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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casay much about the bike, i like the style, but i dont...reminds me of a clone of April...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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The MRX uses a 650cc V-Twin powerplant sourced from Korean manufacturer Hyosung
I voted no because...that's not an "American Made" Sportbike in my eyes...now if it was one of those KTMs or the 1125R Buell, it's vote yes.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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I wouldnt give up my Honda for one.
But I guess Iwould own one. [sm=pimp.gif]
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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I would not. Just like my cig says. "If it's not Jap-it's crap"
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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I would not give up my F2 (which is in pieces) but I would own one. I would be the only one in Indy but that is fine by me.
 
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