question answered....
just a clarification though....
what you bought was a 2012 model? and not an old stock model?
what's the difference between a 2012 from an older model?
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It's stamped as 2012 on the bike chassis - I'm a n00b but I think it's near the VIN or Chassis serial number.
I've asked the same question regarding the differences between the two and apparently nothing, just manufactured this year (2012).
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Just a little review from a three days of riding :
It's comfortable
It feels and looks like a solid bike
easy to handle
I've already clocked 300 km on the bike and I still have plenty of fuel
It's loud enough for other motorists to know you're close by - it doesn't sound like 250cc, more like a 600+ cc (see youtube and search for venox250)
the horn is a loud 'meep meep'
I can ride this bike without any limbs going numb
Easy for learners
This is my first bike; but I've ridden others CBF250/VTR250/V-Star 250. This bike is 'da bomb'
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Cons
I want a tacho
Although the reserve fuel light turns on - there's no fuel gauge
But you can swing the bike left and right a little to hear how much fuel you have left + count the km. One tank should get 300-400km depending how you ride (i'll update as soon as I have to refill on one tank)
There is NO glove box
and if there is I'm still trying to find it - I can't seem to open the seat; there's a bolt I've undone but I still can't lift it. I'll have to investigate further.
Doesn't come with saddle-bags (but I suspect they're usually bought as an extra)
