The sun beats down, a gust of wind blows across the scorching road and the sound of a V-Twin approaches in the distance. It's another perfect hot summer day as the blacktop rolls by under the Venox's meaty tires and the trip meter ticks past yet another mile.
A medium sized cruiser with a larger than life engine burbles into the parking lot. It's low, it's lean and it's packing a surprise. Riders and non-riders come out of the woodwork to take a peek at the birth of Kymco's newest motorcycle in Canada; the Venox 250.
As people are looking at the engine, you can hear the comments, "Is that a 900cc?" "Could be a 750," "Maybe it's even bigger than that." They get even closer to look and only by getting within a few inches of the engine do they realise that big hunk of V-Twin engine is actually packing a surprise: it's a 250cc V-Twin. With engine casings so crafted in detail you wouldn't think twice about believing it to be a 750cc engine.
The frame size and engine covers make the bike look much larger than a 250cc model.
And that's just the first of many surprises the Venox 250 holds for those who are fortunate enough to ride or own the Venox 250 as their first bike.
Kymco isn't a new manufacturer in the world, they are just new in Canada. In fact, Kymco's roots in the motor sports industry go back to its founding in 1963 in Taiwan. An ever-expanding dealer network in the USA currently serves over 600 U.S. locations, and now they are looking at the next logical step: Canada. In their first year in Canada, Kymco can boast 31 dealers across Canada. Offering a very rare industry two-year factory warranty on motorcycles and scooters, new Kymco owners are in good hands indeed.
With thanks to Sabina Heilman and Carol Anne Mandekic from KYMCO Canada*, and Jose Sousa of Motor City Fun of Calgary, Alberta*, Total Motorcycle.com had the opportunity to test ride and review for you one of the very first Venox 250's to arrive in Canada.
For our Test Ride we had 5 riders put the Venox 250 through its paces. From city traffic to highway cruising, smooth roads, construction zones, curvy roads and even rush hour traffic, this bike was tested by each one of us in order to get a well-rounded review. Each tester will bring their own style, opinions and view points for you to read.
On to the reveiws....
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KYMCO Venox 250 Cruiser Review Rider Test & Review 1 - Rider: Mike Page 2 of 8
"It's a banquet full of surprises, thankfully all of them good, that will keep you coming back for seconds..." - Mike
At first I was a little apprehensive; test ride a 250 cc cruiser? It definitely wasn't the engine that worried me, but at 6'4"I was concerned whether I could even fit on the Venox!
Seeing the Kymco Venox 250 for the first time stopped me in my tracks. This is not at all what I was expecting. Thinking a small cc engine equalled small bike, the Venox gave me it's first of many surprises. Momentarily stunned, I was thinking… "Wow, it's big. It looks like a full sized cruiser. Where was the small 250cc bike I was expecting? Why doesn't this engine look as small as I thought it would?" Getting on the Venox 250 gave me my next surprise, which was at my height I could actually sit on the Venox and fit it quite comfortably!
Thumbing the starter button the bike continued the banquet of surprises as the 249cc V-Twin engine sounded much more big V-Twin like than I would have imagined. Whatever Kymco did, they did it 100% right in the sound department. At idle the little engine sounds just like a mid sized V-Twin engine with attitude; give it a little gas and it's quite impressive. The 250cc engine could easily pass for a 750cc V-Twin as it definitely looks and sounds the part.
The Venox 250 uses what I'd call a mid sized cruiser frame with touring ergonomics. Kymco might be a little late to the cruiser manufacturer's party but they learned before they leapt and entered in style.
.. .. Stylish solid rear wheel rim
Further surprises were the stylish solid rear wheel rim, chromed radiator, the dual stacked chrome exhausts, large front disk brake and a big comfy cruiser seat that you could sit on all day without complaint that there was actually enough room to sit a passenger in comfort as well.
Exploring the fit and finish further I noticed the quality was impressive for such a low price point (and don't forget it is a price point motorcycle). With just enough chrome, custom details and a blue metallic flake on black paint job, it looked awesome! At a price of only $5,500 (Canadian MSRP) it is only $600 more than the Honda Rebel 250 or Suzuki 250 Marauder. With the features KYMCO is offering, it is definitely worth a look at.
Taking the cruiser on the road I noticed this engine has some torque. The Venox 250 isn't your granddaddy's cruiser as it can actually go when you twist the throttle. The Venox I'm sure secretly thinks it's a sportbike as peek power comes on at 10,500 rpm, a rpm domain reserved for the fast and furious type of engines. If you ride it like a sportbike engine you won't be disappointed.
The V-Twin is a happy revving little monster that is geared tall for minimum use of the shifter. That's good because one of the issues with a smaller bike is its small power band and the need to use the shifter to find the sweet spots of power. The taller gearing also helps lower the rpm of the engine and I found that I would short-shift to hear the sweet low sound of the V-twin below me.
Cruising down the boulevard, not only are you looking good on your new Venox 250 but you have some very good acceleration if you need it as well. That's due to the quick revving nature of the V-Twin Kymco used on the Venox. The 8-valve, DOHC, 249cc, liquid cooled, V-Twin engine Kymco claims Max Power 27hp @10500 and Max Torque 14 @ 8000. I found the Kymco 250cc V-Twin more powerful than I expected and I would shift out of first gear around 30km/h, out of second gear at 60km/h, and out of third gear at 100km/h. This not only kept the bike happy, but the Venox rewarded me with great acceleration. I found fourth gear good for above 100km/h highway riding and fifth gear (top gear) to be a decent highway cruising gear as long as the road was pretty level. Tapping the bike down a gear or two helped facilitate highway passing.
The Venox 250 weights in at 190kg (419lbs), has a long 63" wheelbase and a low 29" seat height. This is great as it not only means that the majority of riders can flat foot and it also looks like a much bigger bike than it is due to its length. I feel this is important because it removes the stigmatism of owning a small bike because it doesn't look small (even the engine looks big). The low seat height and lightweight nature inspires confidence that is important to any new rider. Learning on a mid-sized motorcycle like this is good because upgrading later to a bigger sized engine cruiser means you won't need to get used to a bigger bike's dimensions.
.. .. Disc brake front
Stopping is strong due to a disc brake in the front and drum in the rear. A rider can stop the bike very quickly without locking up the rear (or the front). We had no issues with the front brake and once the rear brake was properly adjusted it worked even better. One thing I did notice was the rear drum brake offered a stainless steel braided brake line, which is an upgrade to the normal rubber brake lines normally found on most new models.
The 5-speed gearbox is smooth and precise and helpful as it will let you know when you are in fifth or first because it prevents you from shifting to a non-existent gear.
Another added bonus that the Venox offers is it is a very balanced motorcycle and not top heavy (even with a full tank of gas). I found riding slowly in rush hour traffic (below 10km/h) was very easy to do and would definitely help a new rider (and also make them look like a seasoned pro!). The Venox also handles well; with its twin shock and sport-like suspension, the Venox can carve through the corners comfortably at speed without a hint of hesitation.
As with smaller cc engines, downshifting a gear or two to pass is required on a highway is normal. While the Venox can pass other vehicles on the highway it is not the quickest over 120km/h so pick your passing locations with care. On a rough pavement highway at 120km/h the sport-like suspension that works so well in the city can become a little harsh on the body. The Venox 250 cruiser is a little out of its element on high speed highways as it is most comfortable and fun under 100km/h or on secondary highways.
With the Venox delivering 61 mpg and holding 14 litres (3.7 gal) of fuel, cruising range is over 363 km (226 miles) of relaxed touring comfort. Riding for distances in the 350 km range is achievable thanks to the ergonomics of the Venox and the wonderful comfy seat. There are even pegs on the rear to mount saddle bags or attach a couple of bungee cords to easily take your stuff with you.
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.. Well designed engine covers makes the 250cc V-Twin look much bigger than it really is.
So what is with the engine looking so big? Kymco used a smart little trick to make the 250cc V-Twin look bigger by wrapping the engine in a fake engine case. They wanted to make it look as real as possible and concentrated on the small details to make the fake engine cases look like a real engine. Not only does it look great but you also need to get within a few inches to see that they are fake cases at all! To complete the look of the Venox 250 being a midsize cruiser, Kymco also did not to add the branding "250" to any part of the motorcycle, further adding to its size mystery.
The Venox 250 really stands out and buyers will be quite happy with their purchase.
I feel the Venox's quality will bring a lot of brand loyalty from buyers. They will be going to their Kymco dealers looking for a larger version of the Venox 250 to purchase as their next bike. Unfortunately Kymco does not currently produce a 500 or 750 yet but hopefully they will consider it for the future.
Another suggestion I would make would be to have lots of chrome accessories available for the bike, as cruiser riders love to customize their motorcycles with pride.
Overall, the Venox 250 is a wonderful city bike and boulevard cruiser. It has the looks, the sound and the style that makes people watch you go by or come up to you and talk to you about your bike. At $5,500 the competition should be taking notice of Kymco's first motorcycle offering. It's a banquet full of surprises, thankfully all of them good, that will keep you coming back for seconds...
See your Kymco dealer to learn more or for a test ride of their new Venox 250 V-Twin cruiser. The dealership we dealt with to test ride the Venox in Calgary, Alberta was:
Motor City Fun Inc. Jose Sousa #1, 3650, 19th Street NE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 6V2 Phone: (403) 219-8838 Fax: (403) 219-8825
REVIEW #2:
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KYMCO Venox 250 Cruiser Review Rider Test & Review 2 - Rider: Bruce Page 3 of 8
"We've got an 800 Ducati with stock pipes sitting outside the garage that doesn't sound this good" - Bruce
Being a bike fiend I am usually aware of any new bikes to come along. I know who makes crap, who makes bikes with soul, which bikes are all about the bling… But when TotalMike asked me to take a Kymco Venox 250 for a test ride I really wasn't sure what the heck it was. I assumed Korean (wrong) and I assumed it would be crap (way wrong).
When we arrived at TotalMotorcycle World Central we were greeted by an unusually smirky TotalMike, excited about catching our response when he opened the garage…. And for good reason! This thing looks much better in the flesh than in pictures. They seemed to have taken a long hard look at the ahead-of-it's-time '87 Magna, modernized it and made it their own. And this thing is BIG for a 250. It has big bike frame, wheel, tire and brake size. You really do believe that you are looking at a much larger bike. The components look well finished as well, from the chrome accents that abound to the oversized handgrips, and plush seat. The mufflers are splayed at a cool angle but suspiciously have rust forming on the cores, which ooze down the rear of the mufflers. It's a disappointing mark on an otherwise impressive looking bike. Luckily it turns out to be an abnormality, completely out of character with the rest of the bike.
As I sit on the Venox I can't help but notice how unbelievably comfortable this thing is, from the wide seat to the oversized handlebars and slightly feet forward footpegs, it works well for my 5"11" frame. The last 250 we had in the garage (a '90 Honda VTR) felt like a 250, with a narrow seat and slightly shrunken ergonomics and THAT was what I was expecting. The seat height is low enough for someone with stubby legs but it fits the rest of us with comfort, which is cool. I fire up the engine and it sounds like a much bigger bike, which is also new for a 250.
.. .. We've got an 800 Ducati with stock pipes sitting outside the garage that doesn't sound this good.
We've got an 800 Ducati with stock pipes sitting outside the garage that doesn't sound this good (but admittedly it sounds pathetic for a Duck….come on Zard high-pipe system!). This is the kind of sound that makes you want to blip the throttle and it further paints the picture that you are not sitting on an econo-bike... nice.
On the road the bike gets under way with minimal clutch slipping (the usual norm for a big guy on a 250cc street bike), due to decent (for a 250) torque and decent gearing. The engine continues to rumble sounding like a bigger twin, but that is where the similarity ends: to move quickly you need revs, and this bike likes to rev. How high? I have no idea 'cause a tach ain't in the plan', but for merging in with traffic while on an on-ramp you need to be committed to getting on the throttle. It will get the job done, but only if it is REALLY sure you want to be there. Once you are on the freeway the super tall fifth gear keeps you cruising comfortably as long as there are no hills, wind or bursts of acceleration needed. I reached just north of 120 kph on a slight downhill, only to see it all slowly erode when the road turned upward. It's all kind of fun if you don't need a burst of speed because the bike never ever really feels stressed.
The suspension is surprisingly good for an econo-cruiser. Things work well up to a point where a large pothole will bottom the rear fairly hard. The rear suspension is pre-load adjustable, but I am likely a larger rider than what Kymco had in mind for this model. The BIG-BIKE chassis comes with the slightly ponderous "falling into the corner" attribute common with larger cruisers. This is not an issue once you adapt. The complete chassis, however, keeps itself feeling very planted by maintaining that big-bike solid feel once lined up into a corner.
.. .. It has all the right sounds, looks and feel, and the quality feels on par with, and in some cases better than, the Japanese models.
The Venox feels large for a 250 (which it is) and this is a good thing, especially once a new rider moves past parking lot training sessions and onto the road. I am not usually a fan of recommending a 250 cc bike if there is any highway riding in the picture due to instability when dealing with cross-winds and passing large trucks on the road. The chassis of the Venox is up to the task however, and a new rider should easily adapt to the little extra weight it carries.
Overall I was really impressed with this bike. It has all the right sounds, looks and feel, and the quality feels on par with, and in some cases better than, the Japanese models. The price is great as well, listing at roughly the same as what our old VTR 250 had listed for in 1990!
I can't help but feel though, if this thing were 400cc, it would own the starter bike market (in North America at least). That little bit of extra power would make all the difference to the buyer, and since the chassis, suspension and brakes are already up to the task I would like to see them make a 400 cc version of the Venox.
I am sure that Kymco is working on it already, and if the whole package works as well as this bike, I can't wait to ride one.
Cheers, High_Side
REVIEW #3:
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KYMCO Venox 250 Cruiser Review Rider Test & Review 3 - Rider: Matt Page 4 of 8
"The best first bike available in North America" - Matt
Over the many years I have been riding, I often get asked the age-old question: What would you recommend for a first bike? This question has many different answers because a lot depends on where you riding. In Europe, with long sweeping corners and tight hairpin bends, a low cc traditional or sport bike would fit the bill quite nicely. However, in North America where bends are more rare than hen's teeth, a cruiser fits the bill better.
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.. It has full sized frame so any size of person does not look out of place on the Venox, and it is very comfortable for taller people like myself.
Until recently the only bikes that I really considered fitting the category of first bikes was the Honda Rebel 250, which, although good bike in its day, is now very much out-classed. So then you are led to the very popular mid cc class of cruisers. Although these are not bad first bikes they are quite heavy. A beginning rider should be most concerned with bike weight on top of trying to learn to ride.
So in comes the Kymco Venox 250. It is cheaper than the Honda Rebel and much more modern and better looking in my opinion. Also, the Venox looks like a much larger capacity bike than it is. There are no decals or badges' indicating it is only a 250 cc. This bike drew quite a few admiring glances wherever I went with it. It has full sized frame so any size of person does not look out of place on the Venox, and it is very comfortable for taller people like myself.
The controls are in the standard layout; speedometer is on the tank and the usual warning gauges on the headstock. I do feel it could use a tachometer, but more about that later.
The engine is Kymco's own 250 cc 8 Valve V-twin producing 26hp and 14lbs of torque. There is a disk brake up front and drum brake on the rear.
Now onto the ride. I swung my leg over, and being 200 lbs and 5'10" I'm not the smallest of guys but the bike was comfy for me. Due to the low center of gravity it also felt light, which is important to new riders that might be interested in a 250 cc bike.
I thumbed the starter and a nice gentle purr exudes. As I engage first and take off, I find that unfortunately, although it s a V-Twin, you do need give some revs to get going which doesn't quite go with the cruiser image. Riding around town was fine. This is where this bike excels - enough grunt to be quicker than most cars and light enough to chuck around through the bend. However, if you want to really get it moving you have to rev it and that is why I feel this bike needs a tachometer. It is only a 250 cc after all, but I thought they could have tuned the engine to give the bike more torque.
.. .. Riding around town was fine. This is where this bike excels.
Once you are out on the freeway you will need to up the revs to stay with flow of traffic. It will cruise all day in top at 80 kph, however if you need to get moving at that speed you will have to change down a couple of gears. While fun for short bursts, this could get tiring on a long journey.
The gearbox is fine, it is a little notchy but not too bad for what is, after all, a very low cost motorcycle. The brakes I found to be a little a weak, but a beginner would feel very comfortable with them.
This brings me back to why this is such a good beginner's bike. It does not look like a beginner's bike. It will teach you to use the entire rev range and improve your shifting because you can't just put it in top gear as you can with the larger cruisers.
In making the decision as to whether you want a sports bike or cruiser, after this bike you will be ready to decide. I feel Kymco has done a great job with this bike and hopefully we will see some new models from them in the future.
If Kymco were to put the Venox engine in a sports bike frame it would be a truly great bike as the engine would feel so much more at home.
REVIEW #4:
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KYMCO Venox 250 Cruiser Review Rider Test & Review 3 - Rider: Andrea Page 5 of 8
"Try it out as your first bike and you will be impressed!" - Andrea
I was really excited to have the opportunity to try a motorcycle that is not only brand new but also new to Canada. I have only recently heard of the Kymco brand, although the company has been in business for over 40 years. After testing their new Venox motorcycle I was surprised that they haven't tried to break into the North American market sooner.
My expectations of the Venox were actually quite low, considering that Kymco is not a well-known name and the MSRP for the bike is...well…cheap.
My first impressions completely turned my assumptions around. What I saw in front of me was a much larger machine than what I was expecting (it is only a 250 cc) and the fit and finish was much better than the price would let on.
.. .. The Venox seems so much more substantial than other 250 cc bikes on the market.
I was expecting that the Kymco Venox would be similar in size to the Honda Rebel. However, I was so pleasantly surprised with the size of the Venox; it has a medium-sized frame and the entire bike teases you by looking more like a 500 cc bike. By walking around it and looking closer at each of the parts of the bike I would honestly say that it does not resemble a 250 cc at all. This was probably the most impressive part of the Venox; the bike seems so much more substantial than other 250 cc bikes on the market.
For the price of the bike I must say that Kymco did not cheap out on the parts. I was pleased to see that they were able to include a solid rear rim, even though it was not chrome. The solid rim along with the cast front rim looked very sharp. Being a cruiser, of course there is some chrome on the bike and in my personal opinion it is just enough to set off the entire look. Some of the chrome on the bike is actually plastic, but for the price I certainly don't mind. The paint job of the bike we test rode was incredible; the paint was black with metallic dark blue flake making it more impressive than just plain black. The actual feeling of all the controls (throttle, starter, turn signals, etc.) was well beyond what I was expecting and I would go as far as to say that they are better quality controls compared to other bikes in the Venox's price range.
Now that my initial impression was out of the way, the next step was to start up the bike and see what it was like when it was idling. The first thing I noticed was that the bike sounded quite throaty, just like a cruiser should sound. When revving the throttle I was super pleased with the sound the bike produced and noticed that it was not overly loud. There was also very little vibration due to idling.
.. .. When I jumped on the bike the first thing that came to mind was how comfortable the seat was.
When I jumped on the bike the first thing that came to mind was how comfortable the seat was. I know that cruisers are renowned for their comfy seats, but the Venox's seat was over the top. It was well beyond what I was expecting. Before taking off for the ride I was familiarizing myself with all the controls and everything seemed to be as it should be. The speedometer is on the top of the tank and there is no tachometer. The foot pegs are in a very comfortable position and I could already tell just from sitting on the bike that the ride would be enjoyable due to the comfort of the seating position.
Taking off for the first time was a little tricky for me. I am not used to having to rev an engine high to get going, but since this bike is a 250 cc it is necessary to do so. I must admit I had some troubles finding the sweet spot too. It always seemed to be later in the clutch than I had expected. The bike definitely appreciates a higher rev when taking off , which is not unlike any other 250 cc bike. If I let off the throttle too much when trying to take off the bike would get a very slow start (to the point that it would feel like it almost wanted to stall). However, once I rode the bike for a few minutes in city traffic (starting and stopping) I felt that I had the sweet spot under control and I was much more comfortable riding it.
.. .. The fit and finish was much better than the price would let on.
The bike has great pick-up to get itself going and I sure love the sound it produces when accelerating. I had a leisurely ride around the neighbourhood before hitting the main roads and I must say it was a very relaxing tour. Once I hit the main roads I was given the chance to see what kind of power the bike has. I am not one to accelerate hard whether in car or on motorcycle, so with my normal acceleration I found that the Venox had adequate power. Shifting is very simple and the brakes are well tuned for a cruiser.
The bike is easy to handle thanks to its lightweight design and low centre of gravity. I rode the bike when it had an entirely full tank of gas (14 litres) and it was not at all top heavy. In a parking lot I practiced slow manoeuvres and loved how the bike could turn on a dime. Cracking u-turns was a breeze and because the bike is so light I never felt that it was out of control during any of my slow speed testing.
Heading back to the road I decided to hit the freeway. I must say I was nervous about trying to get up to speed due to the 250 cc engine. I entered the inner city freeway from a standard on-ramp (not very downhill) and, without using full throttle, brought the bike to the speed limit of 100 km/h by using only the first 3 gears. During this hard acceleration I did notice that the seat of the bike started vibrating, but after up-shifting out of third gear those vibrations dissipated. I shifted from second to third at about 85 km/h and then shifted into fourth only after surpassing the speed limit.
.. .. The bike is easy to handle thanks to its lightweight design and low centre of gravity.
The freeway I was on had some gentle uphill climbs ahead so I stayed in fourth gear in order to keep my speed steady. Once I hit the flat part of the freeway I shifted into fifth and enjoyed the cruising. I did notice that fourth gear was better when following city traffic on the freeway. As traffic speed fluctuated between 90-105 km/h I found that fourth gear would respond to the speed changes better than fifth. To me, fifth gear was strictly a cruising gear and not to be used for accelerating.
I would have no problem riding long distances on the highway with the Venox because at no point did I have to go full throttle and yet I was able to keep up well with the speed limit. Also, since the seat is so comfortable I could not see myself tiring of riding over long distances.
Overall I had an extremely pleasant experience with the Venox. My concern about the bike only being a 250 cc went completely down the drain when I saw the physical size of the bike and I realised that the bike has more than enough power to do what I would need. The bike is definitely suited to city riding but with my experience on the freeway I believe you could easily take this bike on a trip. I know most North Americans are biased against small-engined bikes such as this one, but the Venox is not one to write off just because it is a 250 cc. I think it is a great bike to start on, but I could also see people continuing to ride it for many years down the road. As I mentioned before, the Venox is of a substantial size and it feels like a bigger bike than it is. As a result, I could see people starting off on this bike and not feel like they instantly had to buy a bigger bike to fit into the biker community.
Try it out as your first bike and you will be impressed!
REVIEW #4:
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KYMCO Venox 250 Cruiser Review Rider Test & Review 3 - Rider: Jen Page 6 of 8
"I was disappointed when my ride ended as I was having so much fun that I could have kept riding a lot longer" - Jen
My first impression of the Kymco Venox 250 was one of surprise. It was bigger than I was expecting. Having owned a VTR 250 for 11 years, I was expecting something a little smaller. I also wasn't prepared for how nice looking it was, as I usually prefer sport bikes, but this one looks great to me. It has a nice sound as well, something that I wasn't expecting for a 250.
.. .. Even though it looked big and heavy it seemed to fit perfectly. I am only 5'3" with fairly short legs and I could put my feet flat on the ground, which is something I am rarely able to do.
When I got on the bike I was surprised again; even though it looked big and heavy it seemed to fit perfectly. I am only 5'3" with fairly short legs and I could put my feet flat on the ground, which is something I am rarely able to do. This bike is surprisingly light, and I think I could pick it up with no problems if I ever had to.
I was very intimidated about trying a new bike because even though I have been riding for 13 years I have only ever been on 3 different bikes, and NEVER on a cruiser. I was relieved to find that this bike was very easy to ride. The only challenge was remembering where the footpegs were because they are a little farther forward than on my sport bike, but even this I had mastered within the first 2 blocks.
.. .. I was disappointed when my ride ended as I was having so much fun that I could have kept riding a lot longer.
The Venox takes off easy and smoothly and it shifts effortlessly. The ride is smooth and the riding position is very comfortable. When I went to go around my first big corner I was nervous. My old 250 never felt completely stable going around corners as it was a little twitchy. However, the Venox was great; it corners with ease and felt completely solid underneath me.
I was disappointed when my ride ended as I was having so much fun that I could have kept riding a lot longer. Depending on the type of riding you are planning on doing on this bike the power may or may not be enough. In the city, this bike has enough power, but if you want to do touring (especially though the mountains), you may be looking for something with a little more. Overall, I think that this would be a great bike for someone just starting out.
It's light, comfortable and easy to ride...and I also noticed more than a couple of people checking it out as I was riding!
Great reviews - worthy of another read. I still love it when people ask what it is, and how many cc's. When they take their first look, you can almost hear their thoughts before they ask.
"On two wheels, you'll never be the same person you were one mile ago"
I love that too. My response is to ask them to guess. I have had responses in the range of 500-1200cc, and then you get the satisfaction of seeing the shock on their face when you tell them.
Lets face it, the cruiser style is ALL about the looks, and the Venox looks FANTASTIC. I have not seen a small-engined cruiser that looks even half as good. I would say that, for me, it is the perfect choice (on a 25kW restricted license), except for the one irritating point that my normal bike mechanic won't touch it...
It is a great little cruiser that will do all you ask it to, within reason. It does well in the twisties, perhaps better than many cruisers, but not as well as a Hyosung GT250. :) All in all, it'll get you there fast, with as much fun as possible, and looks great doing it.
"On two wheels, you'll never be the same person you were one mile ago"
Could catch a ferry but the cost, last time I checked, was around $150.00 return so plus fuel is going to be around $270.00 round trip and all to see a bike. I thought it was a bit expensive. I could ride :RICEBURNER: 4250km for that - think I know which I would rather do
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return so plus fuel is going to be around $270.00 round trip and all to see a bike. I thought it was a bit expensive. I could ride :RICEBURNER: 4250km for that - think I know which I would rather do 
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