This video is a bit different that what we've done before. There were so many bells and whistles on this machine I decided to just use the video to cover them. The link to the actual review will be post in the next couple of days.
***UPDATE 9/9/08***
We had an Anonymous comment wanting to see 10,000 or 20,000 miles on one of these. This image is from MattJo-tw's photostream on flickr showing 19,715 km which is just over 12,000 miles. This shot was from back in 2007.
Sure, it needs an oil change, but it's still runnin'! Hope that helps.
***UPDATE 9/12/08***
(Image Source: KHeresy Flickr)
MAN! I forgot to cover a bell, or is that a whistle? Anyway, the RV250 has water bottle storage under that little panel to the right of the handle bars. Did I forget anything else? We'll see.
19 comments:
Looks really good. Nice extra touches, bells and whistles. 80 MPH. Contemporary design is not overstated. $5000 = way more bang for the buck than the Japanese competition. This scoot looks like a huge winner to me. This could be my next scooter.
Steve....Is the fit and finish as good as it seemed in the video? How 'bout ride comfort and acceleration?
Great review for a great bike!
Show me one with 10 or 20,000 miles on it.
Great video, one of the best you've produced yet. I love this bike and had it been available when I was buying it would have been a serious contender. Great features, nice style and competitive price. I look forward to the written review as well.
Dan in Milwaukee
That gun mount is hilarious. Watch out soccer moms!
Finally....features, quality ride from the Asian tiger.
I like it!
I liked that a lot more than your "plain vanilla" reviews. More character and more information -- a lot of those details were things that just don't make it into specification lists and product web sites, so without a knowledgeable person to show them off, we'd never know about them.
When I bought Scooty Puff Jr. (yellow 2004 Helix) last year, the SYM RV250 was on my short list of scooters that I would have bought if I couldn't find anything on the used market. And I didn't know about most of those convenience features.
Loved the minigun mount... I wasn't expecting that at all. My wife wanted to know what I was laughing at.
Just like something out of a Monty Python movie.
"We are the Knights who say... NI!"
GREAT! That's exactly what I was going for. Shout out to Ed at Big Ranch Films for throwing that together real quick.
http://bigranchfilms.com/
I had asked for a simple Python type animation and got much more than I expected... and MUCH quicker than I had dreamed. Thanks Eddie!
I have a SYM HD200, which I absolutely love. MY HD200 is super fast and blows away the People S200.
I wonder how the RV250 compares to Kymco's 250s?
I'm going to have to take one of the RV 250's out for a test drive.
I wonder if my wife will let me bring home another scooter?
A definite over achiever!! As a 2007 SYM RV250 owner with just over 3700 miles, I can honestly say the RV250 has exceeded my expectations. Thanks for the review Steve. I have pointed out to my friends those easily unnoticed values like the lighting and cavernous storage. The excellent display. No question, it's a great scooter value.
In the 250cc value segment, it looks like Aprilia and SYM are really leading the pack. Aprilia's Sportcity 250 has the best power/weight for the dollar in the 250cc class, and SYM has most of the performance and all the clever features.
As Honda continues to adulterate its US scooter offerings, it's good to see that some manufacturers have the good sense to step up.
Hey Steve, your reviews are getting better and better! But your rolling end credits are more suited to a 2 hour motion picture, that could be much snappier. I like the bonus bits at the end though.
Yeah, those credits were a bit long. I wanted to show more of the scooter on the scenic road... but I didn't wanna talk any more. So, I fill that road time with credits. :)
Thanks for all the feedback everybody!
BEST REVIEW EVER!
Hi! I just got my SYM GTS 250i (that's what it's called here in Sweden) the day before yesterday. One of the reasons I chosed it was your review. I have just finished the crank in (100 km under 40 miles/hour) period and started to carefully test it's performance. As far as I yet can tell, I have to agree in any way with everything in your review. This is a fantastic scooter.
Awesome review! I love the humor (mini-gun and pedaling alongside the road)! I currently own the SYM HD200 - love it! I probably shouldn't say that because it will create increased demand for SYM's and you know what that does to prices...
...anyway, I am giving serious thought to purchasing an RV250 in the off-season - I'm talkin' December. Might be able to get a good price then.
Thanks for the review!!!
I want one with the gun !!! I bet you would be visible to the others on the highway then !!
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Yet another bell or whistle ?
Are there not signal lights on the rear side of the mirrors?
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