Which 250cc sport bike should I get?

Le_Thon · 06-23-2011, 01:35 AM

The models that appeal to me are the Dongfang 250rtc, JL250P, Yingang YG3R-250, and the Shineray 250cc. Any suggestions on those bikes and good places to buy them? I take it I should start this thread somewhere else?

Does anyone have any experience with any of these bikes? If so please let me know! I am dying to upgrade from my 125cc WMX enduro. Also Im in St. Paul, MN, if anyone has one local that they would kindly show me. Don't worry I am no creep just looking for the best 250cc bike out there.

I found a few places online to buy them but I have been reading a lot of bad reviews of scooterdepot and mxmotorsports...

FastDoc · 06-23-2011, 12:08 PM

I've had good personal experiance with Scooter Depot, as have some others here.

Of the bikes you specifically mentioned, the Shineray 250cc is probably the best.

FastDoc · 06-23-2011, 12:09 PM

Again, JMHO.

Le_Thon · 06-23-2011, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the reply. Too bad scooter depot dosent have the yingang, thats the one I really want. Have you heard anything about mxmotorsports recently?

ejcycles · 06-23-2011, 02:09 PM

Hi Le_Thon

If you want an honest opinion... The best bike for the money is a Hyosung GT250 or GT250R. You will have to find a Dealer as these bikes are not shipped in a crate.

You can find them here: http://www.hyosungmotorsusa.com/ and their dealer locator is in the upper right corner.

makenzie71 · 06-23-2011, 04:57 PM

^werd lol. They're a superior platform. It'll cost more than the Chinese bikes...but not much more.

FastDoc · 06-23-2011, 05:04 PM

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2440098823.html

makenzie71 · 06-23-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2440098823.html

The United Motors VM is the best looking ones by far....I just wish it wasn't +$500ish for the better paint scheme.

makenzie71 · 06-23-2011, 05:23 PM

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...424018164.html

Basically new

http://stcloud.craigslist.org/bik/2454834617.html

That one has been listed a few times. I wouldn't offer more than $2k.

Le_Thon · 06-23-2011, 08:04 PM

Hey thanks for all the replies. And I have been looking at the hyosungs, I just do not want to spend that much. I like to work one bikes, so it does not phase me that much to buy a cheaper china bike.

But Ill go ahead and put in an offer on those hyosungs on craiglist!

Le_Thon · 06-23-2011, 10:48 PM

I am currently in conversation with one of the owners of the hyosungs listed above on CL, I hope he likes/accepts my offer!

katoranger · 06-24-2011, 11:58 AM

St Cloud is not that far up the road from St Paul. Looks like a decent deal.

The Roseville bike is too much. A 250 ninja would be a better buy.

Le_Thon · 06-24-2011, 01:34 PM

I was trying to get the roseville guy to go down to around 2300. I am waiting his reply. Let hope I get it! The one in St. Cloud does not work, the starter went out on it. He wanted $3000 before that happened now he only wants 2300 so I am going to pass on that bike.

katoranger · 06-24-2011, 01:35 PM

Okay. Roseville is alot closer. My sister lives in White Bear and I use to live near the University.

Le_Thon · 06-27-2011, 12:01 AM

Yeah they didnt reply... but Im still looking for bikes local!

06-23-2011, 01:35 AM	#1
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	Which 250cc sport bike should I get? The models that appeal to me are the Dongfang 250rtc, JL250P, Yingang YG3R-250, and the Shineray 250cc. Any suggestions on those bikes and good places to buy them? I take it I should start this thread somewhere else? Does anyone have any experience with any of these bikes? If so please let me know! I am dying to upgrade from my 125cc WMX enduro. Also Im in St. Paul, MN, if anyone has one local that they would kindly show me. Don't worry I am no creep just looking for the best 250cc bike out there. I found a few places online to buy them but I have been reading a lot of bad reviews of scooterdepot and mxmotorsports...
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06-23-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I've had good personal experiance with Scooter Depot, as have some others here. Of the bikes you specifically mentioned, the Shineray 250cc is probably the best. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-23-2011, 12:09 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Again, JMHO. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-23-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi Le_Thon If you want an honest opinion... The best bike for the money is a Hyosung GT250 or GT250R. You will have to find a Dealer as these bikes are not shipped in a crate. You can find them here: http://www.hyosungmotorsusa.com/ and their dealer locator is in the upper right corner. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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06-23-2011, 04:57 PM	#6
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	^werd lol. They're a superior platform. It'll cost more than the Chinese bikes...but not much more. __________________ http://www.duncandesignsstudio.com/justinsoddprojects/
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06-23-2011, 12:53 PM	#4
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	Thanks for the reply. Too bad scooter depot dosent have the yingang, thats the one I really want. Have you heard anything about mxmotorsports recently?
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06-23-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2440098823.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#9
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ra...424018164.html Basically new http://stcloud.craigslist.org/bik/2454834617.html That one has been listed a few times. I wouldn't offer more than $2k. __________________ http://www.duncandesignsstudio.com/justinsoddprojects/
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06-23-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	Hey thanks for all the replies. And I have been looking at the hyosungs, I just do not want to spend that much. I like to work one bikes, so it does not phase me that much to buy a cheaper china bike. But Ill go ahead and put in an offer on those hyosungs on craiglist!
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06-23-2011, 10:48 PM	#11
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	I am currently in conversation with one of the owners of the hyosungs listed above on CL, I hope he likes/accepts my offer!
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06-24-2011, 11:58 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	St Cloud is not that far up the road from St Paul. Looks like a decent deal. The Roseville bike is too much. A 250 ninja would be a better buy.
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06-24-2011, 01:34 PM	#13
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	I was trying to get the roseville guy to go down to around 2300. I am waiting his reply. Let hope I get it! The one in St. Cloud does not work, the starter went out on it. He wanted $3000 before that happened now he only wants 2300 so I am going to pass on that bike.
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06-24-2011, 01:35 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay. Roseville is alot closer. My sister lives in White Bear and I use to live near the University.
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06-27-2011, 12:01 AM	#15
Le_Thon Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 60	Yeah they didnt reply... but Im still looking for bikes local!
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