01-12-2016, 12:35 AM | #46 |
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Thanks for linking to your post. It's nice to have a hands-on review from someone who owns the bike.
My wife has a TU250x and loves it. I love its light weight, but to me it feels physically/ergonomically too small when I ride it. I'm 5 ft 10 with a 30 inch inseam. Does your Mash Roadstar feel like a small bike to you?
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01-12-2016, 05:19 AM | #47 |
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Hi
No, it doesn't feel too small, feels just about right, whereas the CF650, is a little high really, as I'm on tip toes when the bike is upright, and I'm 5'7", but I don't know how it compares in size & handling to the TU250. Sorry, not so sure that was much help ?? |
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01-12-2016, 08:38 PM | #48 |
I like the look of that bike! I'll have to start saving and try to find a shop near me that will stock these!
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01-13-2016, 10:05 AM | #49 |
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If that motor is xr400 based as someone else sugged, I want it in a modern chassis enduro bike ASAP! Even if its based on another air cooled Jap 400cc Thumper, I'd still like it.
I know SSR has a 450, but I'm pretty sure it's LC, I don't mind giving up a few HP for less parts to break on the trail. I'm also not a huge fan of the modern Japanese stlyle 4t MX engines, they can be quite expensive when things go wrong. |
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01-13-2016, 11:44 AM | #50 |
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Agreed. I don't want a high-strung LC motor for DS riding. I'd much rather have a variant of the old XR400.
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01-13-2016, 03:46 PM | #51 |
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To get a better handle on the size between the TU and the G400C, I went to http://cycle-ergo.com. They have a model of the Honda CB400SS, that the G400C is based on, so I loaded up that and the TU250X to compare.
The CB400SS is slightly bigger than the TU and looks like it would fit me a little better. If the G400C really is like the CB, it looks like a good fit for me.
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01-13-2016, 07:33 PM | #52 |
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Are you ready to 'take the plunge,' and place a deposit for the bike?
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01-13-2016, 10:54 PM | #53 |
If I had the money, I know I would!
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01-14-2016, 02:46 PM | #54 | |
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Quote:
I'm still debating whether to get this or a used Yamaha FZ-07. I'm going to sell my Vstrom 650 and I'm just trying to decide if I want to replace it with something retro or modern (and fast). I'm actually leaning toward the FZ-07 this week, but I go back and forth all the time.
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03-06-2016, 09:24 AM | #55 |
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"Are you ready to 'take the plunge,' and place a deposit for the bike?"
I need to see it on the showroom floor before placing a deposit. This is new territory for Genuine.
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03-06-2016, 10:05 AM | #56 |
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yeppers. what we could do w that engine!! shineray eh?
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03-17-2016, 07:57 PM | #57 |
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03-17-2016, 08:43 PM | #58 |
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That's unfortunate.
Thanks for posting the update.
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03-19-2016, 08:18 PM | #59 |
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I hope the Genuine 400 goes on sale before the Elio trike, for cryin' out loud!
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05-19-2016, 06:26 PM | #60 |
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I messaged Genuine on their facebook page for news on the G400C and got this response.
FRI 9:55PM What is the latest news on the G400C motorcycle? I was excited about it last fall, but haven't heard anything since. MON 9:07AM It is coming soon! We anticipate delivery in August or September.
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