TU 250 - Page 5

prof_stack · 10-06-2008, 08:59 PM

Forum member Birdmove brought to my attention the ST250 which looks an awful lot like the TU250 we're getting here in the US. Here are a couple of photos that I goggled and saved. Click on them for a sharper image.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-07-2008, 03:31 PM

This bike has been around for a while. The photos I'm posting show late 80s models, I believe.

[attachment=1:2ijw58p5]suzuki%20tu250.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5]

[attachment=0:2ijw58p5]1998_TU250X_Alar1_800.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5]

OC Hoosier · 10-07-2008, 05:21 PM

That ST has 'cafe racer' written all over it....c'mon you photoshop guys.

prof_stack · 10-07-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OC Hoosier

That ST has 'cafe racer' written all over it....c'mon you photoshop guys.

Okay, how is this for Photoshopping?

birdmove · 10-20-2008, 11:38 PM

Thanks, Prof. Thats the one I like the best!!

Jon

primal · 10-20-2008, 11:59 PM

You know, I have to admit, when I first saw the TU250, I didn't care much for it. But now I'm really starting to like the look.

prof_stack · 10-21-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmove

Thanks, Prof. Thats the one I like the best!!
Jon

Well, you could have posted it here before I did, since you sent me the photo! :2tup:

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Originally Posted by primal

You know, I have to admit, when I first saw the TU250, I didn't care much for it. But now I'm really starting to like the look.

I'm hoping it shows up at the CW International show in Seattle come mid December. Its always better to see a new model for yourself from many angles.

Joho · 10-23-2008, 11:01 PM

eek! I wouldn't ride that home!

I love the cruiser look too much.

**jonathan180iq** · 11-26-2008, 10:01 AM

I agree. I thought the W650 was the coolest bike around when it came out but no one bought them.
I have yet to ever see one on the streets.

alantf · 11-26-2008, 10:23 AM

With regard to saddle types, my first two wheeler, back in 1965, was an ancient Lambretta LI 150 scooter. This had what can only be described as two tractor seats :- big, wide, & strung underneath with big coil springs. These were fixed to the chassis with sprung, hinged, brackets. Boy, were they comfortable! The only thing was, being young & stupid, I wanted the scooter to look like the latest ones out of Italy, so I fitted a double saddle (what you call a "banana"?). What a difference! The most uncomfortable ride of my life. I think that this is what has put me off twin saddles for life. I would just love to find an old Lambretta saddle dating back to the 50's, so that I could do some adapting, & fit it to the Marauder.

10-06-2008, 08:59 PM	#41
prof_stack Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 42	Re: TU 250 Forum member Birdmove brought to my attention the ST250 which looks an awful lot like the TU250 we're getting here in the US. Here are a couple of photos that I goggled and saved. Click on them for a sharper image. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-07-2008, 03:31 PM	#42
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: TU 250 This bike has been around for a while. The photos I'm posting show late 80s models, I believe. [attachment=1:2ijw58p5]suzuki%20tu250.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5] [attachment=0:2ijw58p5]1998_TU250X_Alar1_800.jpg[/attachment:2ijw58p5]
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10-07-2008, 05:21 PM	#43
OC Hoosier Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 24	Re: TU 250 That ST has 'cafe racer' written all over it....c'mon you photoshop guys. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2008, 11:38 PM	#45
birdmove Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Puyallup, Wa. USA Posts: 58	Re: TU 250 Thanks, Prof. Thats the one I like the best!! Jon __________________ Birdmove Puyallup, Wa. USA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2008, 11:59 PM	#46
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: TU 250 You know, I have to admit, when I first saw the TU250, I didn't care much for it. But now I'm really starting to like the look.
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10-23-2008, 11:01 PM	#48
Joho Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 44	Re: TU 250 eek! I wouldn't ride that home! I love the cruiser look too much.
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11-26-2008, 10:01 AM	#49
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: TU 250 I agree. I thought the W650 was the coolest bike around when it came out but no one bought them. I have yet to ever see one on the streets.
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11-26-2008, 10:23 AM	#50
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,720	Re: TU 250 With regard to saddle types, my first two wheeler, back in 1965, was an ancient Lambretta LI 150 scooter. This had what can only be described as two tractor seats :- big, wide, & strung underneath with big coil springs. These were fixed to the chassis with sprung, hinged, brackets. Boy, were they comfortable! The only thing was, being young & stupid, I wanted the scooter to look like the latest ones out of Italy, so I fitted a double saddle (what you call a "banana"?). What a difference! The most uncomfortable ride of my life. I think that this is what has put me off twin saddles for life. I would just love to find an old Lambretta saddle dating back to the 50's, so that I could do some adapting, & fit it to the Marauder. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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