2279 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jul 2, 2010. The 450 is way more comfortable, but it is not a practical motorcycle due to a serious lack of parts. The 250 was made from '85-'87, then from '96-'09. The 450 was made only in '86 and 87. Not that many were made, it was on the expensive side when new, and Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha had cheaper 450's.

Competition . Star motorcycles offer a more than decent alternative to the Rebel, the 2009 V Star 250. Previously called Yamaha Virago, the bike is beloved for the 249cc, air-cooled, 60-degree V

^{Honda : Rebel LOW MILES, GARAGE KEPT, GREAT STARTER BIKE 250 CC ALMOST NEW CONDITION. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are the second owners and purchased this motorcycle in 2012 with 4k miles its a great formal small motorcycle. Bike was serviced last year. We have the original Owner's Manual and the 2 keys.} I'd look for the newest, lowest mile bike you can find used locally in the $2000 range. Buy a good helmet and jacket, do NOT buy any accessories for it. Keep it below 750ccs, looking at bikes like the Rebel 250, an older Rebel 400, the Suzuki Savage/ S40 650cc, the Shadow, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500, the Shadow 600, and other bikes like that. ^{It uses the same 234 cc (14.3 cu in) straight-twin engine as the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard. How fast is a Honda Rebel? Top Speed: 95 mph (Est.) Is the Honda Rebel 500 a good beginner bike? The Honda Rebel 500 might be the best starter bike for any beginner rider as it is easy to ride and looks uniquely good.} Jen Dunstan: Honda Rebel 300 or 500. Whenever I am asked for a recommendation on a great beginner bike, I am always quick to advocate for the one that was my first-ever motorcycle: the Honda Rebel. For me, it was specifically a used 1985 Rebel 250. I rode it for two years and learned so many important riding fundamentals on it. YtXaF. 87 77 346 162 149 397 246 336 225

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