Suzuki just dropped the price of a new GZ250 by $1000

[cayuse]

I like the look of that VT400. Are they only available in Oz?

[Water Warrior 2]

I know it is straight economics or lack of it but the VT 400 looks like a sweet ride and of course not available here. A very modern mini cruiser with all or most of the good stuff. If Suzuki was selling something similar in the North American market I am sure Lynda would have opted for it over the M-50 800 V-twin.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by cayuse

I like the look of that VT400.

So do I ............ then I read the road report........... "struggles to maintain 110km/hr (70mph) on the highway" "moderate incline requires at least one downchange" "if climbing anything resembling a hill, prepare to knock it down two cogs" Seems like this 398cc machine fares no better than the 250cc geezer! All that for 9,990 AU$ when the geezer has just been reduced to less that 3,000$. And did you know that if you want the windscreen / saddlebag option, it'll set you back another 2,745 $? (yes, you haven't misread it!) I didn't write this - it was an impartial tester. If his test results are accurate (and I see no reason to believe otherwise) I think I'll pass on it.

[cayuse]

O_o oh dear! yes, it looks like it was 'tuned' for the Ozzy LAMS program. Too bad.