Considering the Nighthawk style Hi Bird 250

[Pittsoccer33]

I'm looking for a first bike. Mostly I've been looking for a used GZ250 or Honda Rebel just as something to ride 3 miles to work, but this bike caught my eye.

At $1250, I start to think how can I go wrong? But if it is going to be something I will continuously have to work on to keep running, I'd rather spend an extra $1k and buy the brand name.

Has anyone owned this bike, and what kinds of issues can I realistically expect with it?

http://www.anamcycles.com/product.php?productid=16154&cat=256&page=1

[BW]

Had a Viva SX200 that I just sold. Ordered from AnamCycles 1250
I post how it goes when I get it next week.

[katoranger]

For 3 miles you should end up with a good commuter bike. Like most of these bikes you need to do the proper setup and have alittle mechanical experience or willing to try.

Allen

[olds_cool]

I like the looks of it. Like was mentioned, just set it up properly and know how to maintain/service it.

Nuff said!

olds_cool63

DON'T BE A SQUIDIOT! 8)

[08obpwrx]

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain :D

[steelrfn]

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain :D
Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.

[dr1445]

if your looking for a windscreen, take a look a jc whitney online. with free shipping it would be hard to beat their price. i got a maier from them for dr650 and everything went smoothly. the 250 looks like a great deal, bigger motor then the 200 sport bike things without the additional 30 or 40 lbs of body work to drag around and remove to service the bike.

[08obpwrx]

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain :D
Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.
It will top out around 70, I wouldn't run it for 50mi like that. It is very comfortable around town 45-50mph :?

[steelrfn]

I have around 1000mi on this bike, loving it. A little noise/vibration issue, but for 1300$ i cant complain :D
Do you do any highway riding? Wondering if it can comfortably maintain 65-70 over a fairly long (50 or so mile), distance.
It will top out around 70, I wouldn't run it for 50mi like that. It is very comfortable around town 45-50mph :?
OK, thanks.

[dr1445]

1 cyl 2 exhaust pipes. how many valves in that head ? the specs do not say.

[tcs]

Two valves.

Honda and Suzuki have built a lot of heads like this over the years.

tcs

[dr1445]

with all that exhaust flow area then one should not have to worry about an after market exhaust. just unplug the intake.