2011 V Star Custom and 2012 V Star 250,Which one is a better?
My brother wants to buy a new motorcycle. Yesterday he showed me 2 model of Yamaha motorcycle, and asked me which style is better. I can not sure. Has anyone got those 2 models, 2011 V Star Custom and 2012 V Star 250? He told me his budget is only about $5500.
I checked those 2 models from online.
The basic data of those 2 models:
2012 V Star 250
MSRP* $4,190 (Raven) Available from November 2011
ENGINE
Type 15-cubic-inch (249cc) air-cooled, SOHC 60-degree V-twin, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke 49 x 66mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery MikuniŽ 26mm
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive Chain
CHASSIS
Frame Steel tube
Suspension / Front 33mm fork; 5.5-in travel
Suspension / Rear Dual shocks; adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel
Brakes / Front Hydraulic disc, 282mm
Brakes / Rear 130mm drum
Tires / Front 3.00-18
Tires / Rear 130/90-15
Wheels Laced Spokes
DIMENSIONS
Length 86.2 in
Width 28.0 in
Height 41.7 in
Seat Height 27.0 in
Wheelbase 58.7 in
Fuel Capacity 2.4 gal
Fuel Economy** 78 mpg
Wet Weight*** 323 lb
2011 V Star Custom
MSRP* $6,890 (Raven)
ENGINE
Type 40-cubic-inch (649cc) air-cooled 70° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke 81 x 63mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Fuel Delivery (2) 28mm MikuniŽ CV carburetors
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive Shaft
CHASSIS
Frame Steel; hidden shock
Suspension / Front 41mm telescopic fork; 5.5" travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; adjustable preload, 3.4-in travel
Brakes / Front Hydraulic disc, 298mm
Brakes / Rear 200mm drum
Tires / Front 100/90-19
Tires / Rear 170/80-15
Wheels Spoke
DIMENSIONS
Length 92.0 in
Width 34.6 in
Height 42.0 in
Seat Height 27.4 in
Wheelbase 63.4 in
Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gal
Fuel Economy** 48.9 mpg
Wet Weight*** 513 lb / California model: 517 lb
Which one is a better for my brother? Any one got it? Any advice? Thank you.
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