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Evolution
Fuel-injected successor to the quarter-liter commuters of the '60s and '70s.
Rivals
Honda Rebel, Kawasaki Eliminator 125, Kymco Venox 250, Star V-Star 250, Suzuki GZ250, Vento V-Thunder XL.
| TECH |
| Price | $3799 |
| Engine type | a-c single |
| Valve train | SOHC, 2v |
| Displacement | 249cc |
| Bore x stroke | 72.0 x 61.2mm |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | na |
| Claimed torque | na |
| Frame | Steel backbone |
| Front suspension | 37mm Showa fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual Showa shocks |
| Front brake | Tokico two-piston caliper, 275mm disc |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Front tire | 90/90M-18 Cheng Shin 51S |
| Rear tire | 110/90M-18 Cheng Shin 61S |
| Rake/trail | 25.5 deg./3.6 in. |
| Seat height | 30.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 54.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 309 lbs. |
| Colors | Red |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
Verdict 4 stars out of 5
All the style and simplicity of a retro bike, but with no carburetor or points.