Looks like a quality scooter

culcune · 02-14-2017, 07:24 PM

http://jpmotorsports.com/Scooters-Be...e-a6f20123e203

I don't know if this is the only one for miles, but SSR had introduced the 600 and 300 street bikes from Benelli (Chinese-made) and had mentioned on the Benelli link they were going to have the scooters, too. They have the above 250cc scooter listed at JP Motorsports, and I looked it up and it is made by the ZheJiang QinaJiang Motorcycle Co, Ltd, which I believe is Qingqi or one of its divisions. It looks like it is higher quality than most other Chinese 250cc scooters.

dh · 02-16-2017, 03:58 PM

That looks like it could make an ok freeway commuter. I will be in San Diego next month and might have too go to JP motorsports to kick some tires.

culcune · 02-16-2017, 09:36 PM

When are you going? I have been trying to make an excuse to go to San Diego. People from Yuma always look at me strange when I tell them this because they only go to two places as weekend getaways, it seems; Phoenix or San Diego. I have family in L.A. so I make the excuse to road trip there, and I don't even drive through San Diego to get there. But, every so often, I think about a trip to JP to see their stock, and maybe ride out on an XF 250. I think I would rather buy an XF over this scooter, but did think it looks good for a Chinese 250 scooter. Watched a few youtube videos from exotic countries that have the Benelli, and the reviews seem negative-ish, but again, those are not western nations, so maybe they turned up the quality on them for the US market? I won't know because I am not interested in it for myself, and not interested in the Benelli 300 or 600 street motorcycles either. Let me know if you are planning a weekend there, and I might meet up with you at JP.

BlackBike · 02-16-2017, 09:47 PM

XF 250

You better buy that ride.

dh · 02-17-2017, 12:05 PM

Culcune I will be down in San Diego the 2nd week of April for work. I might also be down there early-mid march for a weekend getaway as well. I actually plan to bring the XF along with me. Depending on how you get to LA you might be passing through my neck of the woods at some point.

culcune · 02-17-2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

XF 250

You better buy that ride.

My hesitation is they are asking OVER msrp for the XF?! And it is black which might not be great for my extra HOT summers; then again, come to think of it, my TMEC was black, so the color might not be a deal killer. http://jpmotorsports.com/Motorcycles...e-a70701259095

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Originally Posted by dh

Culcune I will be down in San Diego the 2nd week of April for work. I might also be down there early-mid march for a weekend getaway as well. I actually plan to bring the XF along with me. Depending on how you get to LA you might be passing through my neck of the woods at some point.

Let me know; let's see if we can meet up at JP!

BlackBike · 02-17-2017, 10:08 PM

19 hp air cooled. With overhead cam? That should move you. close to 4k àfter all said and done

What is tt250 hp rating.

culcune · 02-18-2017, 11:16 AM

Yes, dh has reported cruising at 70+ 2-up on the open highway with his XF250. It puts it far closer to my 1990 Suzuki DR250 I used to have which my more experienced riding friend once got up to an indicated 90 'and change' mph on L.A.'s 118 freeway with him tucked in (this was before GPS, so this was what was indicated on the bike's speedo, and me chasing him in my 1986 Capri 5.0's, and looking at my car's speedo). I think the XF is closer in spirit to my DR than Suzuki's own DR200, in spite of them upgrading its looks a couple years back! But, I don't want to pay their $3700 for a bike which shows $3059 as the MSRP. I guess I will have to call them! And, yes, I am a big fan of the fat tires on both ends of the bike, ala TW200. They might even make riding on one of Yuma's and surroundings numerous 'sand' roads (as opposed to dirt roads) much more palatable.

BlackBike · 02-18-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Yes, dh has reported cruising at 70+ 2-up on the open highway with his XF250. It puts it far closer to my 1990 Suzuki DR250 I used to have which my more experienced riding friend once got up to an indicated 90 'and change' mph on L.A.'s 118 freeway with him tucked in (this was before GPS, so this was what was indicated on the bike's speedo, and me chasing him in my 1986 Capri 5.0's, and looking at my car's speedo). I think the XF is closer in spirit to my DR than Suzuki's own DR200, in spite of them upgrading its looks a couple years back! But, I don't want to pay their $3700 for a bike which shows $3059 as the MSRP. I guess I will have to call them! And, yes, I am a big fan of the fat tires on both ends of the bike, ala TW200. They might even make riding on one of Yuma's and surroundings numerous 'sand' roads (as opposed to dirt roads) much more palatable.

I watched the radar today and i saw Yuma getting pounded, how many inches?

wheelbender6 · 02-19-2017, 12:04 PM

Heavy at 412lbs, but that will add stability at freeway speeds. We have a local SSR Benelli dealer. I'll have to see if he is offering it.

culcune · 02-19-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

I watched the radar today and i saw Yuma getting pounded, how many inches?

Not too many...but flooding on the streets and whatnot (happens a lot!)

02-14-2017, 07:24 PM	#1
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Looks like a quality scooter http://jpmotorsports.com/Scooters-Be...e-a6f20123e203 I don't know if this is the only one for miles, but SSR had introduced the 600 and 300 street bikes from Benelli (Chinese-made) and had mentioned on the Benelli link they were going to have the scooters, too. They have the above 250cc scooter listed at JP Motorsports, and I looked it up and it is made by the ZheJiang QinaJiang Motorcycle Co, Ltd, which I believe is Qingqi or one of its divisions. It looks like it is higher quality than most other Chinese 250cc scooters. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-16-2017, 03:58 PM	#2
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 454	That looks like it could make an ok freeway commuter. I will be in San Diego next month and might have too go to JP motorsports to kick some tires. __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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02-16-2017, 09:36 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	When are you going? I have been trying to make an excuse to go to San Diego. People from Yuma always look at me strange when I tell them this because they only go to two places as weekend getaways, it seems; Phoenix or San Diego. I have family in L.A. so I make the excuse to road trip there, and I don't even drive through San Diego to get there. But, every so often, I think about a trip to JP to see their stock, and maybe ride out on an XF 250. I think I would rather buy an XF over this scooter, but did think it looks good for a Chinese 250 scooter. Watched a few youtube videos from exotic countries that have the Benelli, and the reviews seem negative-ish, but again, those are not western nations, so maybe they turned up the quality on them for the US market? I won't know because I am not interested in it for myself, and not interested in the Benelli 300 or 600 street motorcycles either. Let me know if you are planning a weekend there, and I might meet up with you at JP. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-16-2017, 09:47 PM	#4
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	XF 250 You better buy that ride. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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02-17-2017, 12:05 PM	#5
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 454	Culcune I will be down in San Diego the 2nd week of April for work. I might also be down there early-mid march for a weekend getaway as well. I actually plan to bring the XF along with me. Depending on how you get to LA you might be passing through my neck of the woods at some point. __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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02-17-2017, 10:08 PM	#7
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	19 hp air cooled. With overhead cam? That should move you. close to 4k àfter all said and done What is tt250 hp rating. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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02-18-2017, 11:16 AM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	Yes, dh has reported cruising at 70+ 2-up on the open highway with his XF250. It puts it far closer to my 1990 Suzuki DR250 I used to have which my more experienced riding friend once got up to an indicated 90 'and change' mph on L.A.'s 118 freeway with him tucked in (this was before GPS, so this was what was indicated on the bike's speedo, and me chasing him in my 1986 Capri 5.0's, and looking at my car's speedo). I think the XF is closer in spirit to my DR than Suzuki's own DR200, in spite of them upgrading its looks a couple years back! But, I don't want to pay their $3700 for a bike which shows $3059 as the MSRP. I guess I will have to call them! And, yes, I am a big fan of the fat tires on both ends of the bike, ala TW200. They might even make riding on one of Yuma's and surroundings numerous 'sand' roads (as opposed to dirt roads) much more palatable. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-19-2017, 12:04 PM	#10
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Heavy at 412lbs, but that will add stability at freeway speeds. We have a local SSR Benelli dealer. I'll have to see if he is offering it. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride" Last edited by wheelbender6; 02-19-2017 at 05:58 PM. Reason: add pic
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