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Reviewed on July 24, 2008
This is the 1st motorcycle I have ever owned. I wanted a 250cc because I felt that I was not ready for something to powerful. I almost ended up with the Ninja250R, but then I saw the UM250 and the looks is what grabbed my attention. So I did my research and finally made up my mind and went for it.
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This is the 1st motorcycle I have ever owned. I wanted a 250cc because I felt that I was not ready for something to powerful. I almost ended up with the Ninja250R, but then I saw the UM250 and the looks is what grabbed my attention. So I did my research and finally made up my mind and went for it.
I bought the bike, wow! I've owned the bike for one year this month and till this day I have not had any problems with it at all. The bike has a lot of power to it; I was surprised for only a 250cc. I have taken it on the freeway and cruised at 75mph with no problem. Also, my girlfriend has ridden with me on the back seat and again no problems. She loved it.
The best part about my bike is the gas mileage. I get 72 miles to the gallon; realistically it's about 50-60 miles in the city. I live in San Francisco and I'll tell you the bike has power for it to go up these hills with no problems. I love it.
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