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Venox 250 / Newbie Venox 250 Questions
« on: April 20, 2012, 12:08:05 AM »
Hello from Harrisburg Oregon!
I am intrigued by a Kymco Venox 250 at a local dealer nearby in Eugene. It's 2005, 1200 miles. They are asking $2200. It's a consignment.
Is the claimed mpg of around 60 accurate?
Are there any maintenance/mechanical issues I should be aware of?
Ten miles of my one way commute would be on the interstate. Is the bike up to that? 65 - 70 mph realistic?
I started out on a yamaha majesty 400 scooter which I liked a lot, and regret selling. I got a Vulcan Mean Streak after that, which was really too much bike for me, so heavy and difficult to deal with at slow speeds & parking lot situations. I was always very nervous about laying it down it was so heavy. I never did, but had some close calls, one which pulled a muscle in my leg if I remember right. I sold it to raise some cash for a Dodge pickup. Anyway, I'd really like to get into a bike again. I'd like to rest the pickup in the summer and save some gas money while having fun on the commute.
I was looking for another large scooter, and just happened on the Venox 250. I'm really intrigued, and have been reading some very decent reviews.
Thanks for any answers & thoughts from you folks!
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I am intrigued by a Kymco Venox 250 at a local dealer nearby in Eugene. It's 2005, 1200 miles. They are asking $2200. It's a consignment.
Is the claimed mpg of around 60 accurate?
Are there any maintenance/mechanical issues I should be aware of?
Ten miles of my one way commute would be on the interstate. Is the bike up to that? 65 - 70 mph realistic?
I started out on a yamaha majesty 400 scooter which I liked a lot, and regret selling. I got a Vulcan Mean Streak after that, which was really too much bike for me, so heavy and difficult to deal with at slow speeds & parking lot situations. I was always very nervous about laying it down it was so heavy. I never did, but had some close calls, one which pulled a muscle in my leg if I remember right. I sold it to raise some cash for a Dodge pickup. Anyway, I'd really like to get into a bike again. I'd like to rest the pickup in the summer and save some gas money while having fun on the commute.
I was looking for another large scooter, and just happened on the Venox 250. I'm really intrigued, and have been reading some very decent reviews.
Thanks for any answers & thoughts from you folks!
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