2002 Yamaha Virago 250 Cruiser reviews

After several trips to dealers who wanted to put me on bigger bikes because of my size I finally told them that I need to start small to improve my skill level. I was intrested in a cruiser style with the intention of getting a bigger m/c as my novice skill improved. The Yamaha Virago 250 met all my requirements. It is big enough for my height and weight. The engine has taken me up to 75mph on the interstate. The down sides include the seat, no tach, and a serious need for a 6th gear. Pluses include power, style(everyone thinks its a bigger bike), handling and fuel economy (71mpg average). Show less

I'm writing this review for my wife. The Virago 250 has been an excellent starter bike for her. She is only 5' 5" tall and the low seat height and overall weight of the bike (right at 300 lbs.) has given her all the confidence she needs. Earlier this year, we took a 10 day motorcycle trip with some friends to Key West. Although she hauled the bike in the back of a pickup at times, she still managed to put 1,200 miles on the bike during the trip. She had a one day high of 375 miles! The bike performed excellent and she said that it was very comfortable. The only drawback was that, due to it's light weight, she had to battle pretty strong crosswinds and when near big rigs on the interstate. All in all, we feel it's a great choice for a starter bike. Show less