Monthly Archives For April 2011

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A TALE OF TWO CBRs

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Head to Head: Old CBR250RR vs New CBR250R

The previous model CBR250RR was produced as a scaled down supersport bike, it was a true “race replica’ (hence the RR moniker).

It featured a highly tuned, liquid-cooled, 4 cylinder engine, with four 30.5mm carbs producing a massive 45hp and sported technology like gear driven cams and a 6 speed transmission. It …

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BENNCHE – MEGELLI 250R

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Catalog > Sportbikes


AT A GLANCE

Production: 2011 -

Engine: 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder
Displacement: 249cc
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Carburation Type: CVK30
Transmission: 5 speed
Seat height: 31.4 in.
Dry weight: 248 lb
Fuel capacity: 3.1 gal.


DESCRIPTION

Megelli Motorcycles is a British motorcycle manufacturer, which made its debut at the Milan EICMA exhibition in November 2007. It is made in …

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THE MAXTON MILE

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In a special series for TwoFiftyMAG.com Eric Roehrle of Darkhorse Racing chronicles his 2011 bid to have the World’s Fastest Ninja 250.

There is a place in North Carolina that can only be described as magical.

It is a forgotten runway two miles long. On this cement stretch people come to test the limit of their machines and of their imaginations. There is everything …

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CATALOG

CATALOG

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Two Fifty Magazine has started an online catalog of motorcycles of 250cc or less. The Catalog lists the bikes alphabetically and provides pictures and specifications.

Although still in its infancy, this is a list that is intended to grow with help from Two Fifty readers and contributors.

Know of a motorcycle you think should be on the list?
Have additional …

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THE POWER OF WAN

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Here at TwoFiftyMAG.com we’re no strangers to tales of ambitious adventures on small motorbikes. But it is rare that a ride captures the imagination and support of the community the way this one has. Wan Lee, from Seoul, South Korea circumnavigated the United States on a 50cc Honda Ruckus. He made plenty of friends along the way and is

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YAMAHA XT250

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Catalog > Dualsports


AT A GLANCE

Production: 2008 -

Engine: SOHC 4-stroke single
Displacement: 249cc
Cooling: air-cooled
Fuel System: Teikei 33mm
Transmission: 5 speed
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Curb weight: 291 lb
Fuel capacity: 2.4 gal.


DESCRIPTION

Long-travel suspension and more thatn 11.2 inches of ground clearance live under a seat only 31.9 inches from the ground on the Yamaha …

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2006-Honda-Ruckus

HONDA RUCKUS / ZOOMER

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Catalog > Scooters


AT A GLANCE

Production: 2002 -

Engine: single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement: 49cc
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Transmission: Automatic V-Matic belt drive
Seat height: 28.9 in.
Dry weight: 181 lb
Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal.


DESCRIPTION

The Zoomer is a motorscooter developed by Honda and introduced in Japan and America in late 2002 for the 2003 model year; in Canada and …

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