There is a new unsold one at a local dealer for $3499. That appears to be a good price. I'm thinking of buying it for my wife as her first dual sport bike. Anyone have any experience with this bike they would like to share?
That doesn't seem like too bad of a price, but remember the dealer is going to try to sell it to you as a 'new' bike, but as soon as you roll it off the lot it's a 3 yo used bike.. I'd expect to lose $500-$1k as soon as you take possesion of it.. If you plan on keeping it then it's not really a big deal, but if you sell it in a month you'll probably lose a bit on it. Anyway, the bikes are pretty good, lots of people really love them.. they're very durable and reliable.. We had one that my Fiance (Underkill on here) rode from Virginia Beach area to St. Louis area (pretty much WFO the entire trip, 2000+ miles), it's not really made of trips like that though.. She had a windshield and panniers on the bike which really hurt the top speed.. we had to ride into a headwind one day and the bike was only able to go about 45 mph WFO.. If you get it, leave all the crap off it.. The bike will go 65 or 70 with the right rider, but it's happiest around 45-50. It'll be great for moderately rough dirt roads, but not so great for real offroad.. it's a bit heavy and the suspension is pretty weak.. the forks flex quite a bit which allows the front wheel to deflect off rocks and other obstacles. This kind of sounds like a bad review, which I don't mean it to.. It's a great bike if you're going to cruise around at 45-50 most of the time and ride at least somewhat maintained gravel roads. I'm sure you'll get a few different opinion on all of this too, some people swear they're great for everything including short jaunts on the interstate.
If you have the time, I would hold out and keep looking. You should be able to find a used one for $2K or less. Mine has some miles on it, but looks like new and was bought for way less. It's an 06. Great little bikes for what they are. I think there was one here in the flea market last week.
Had an 07 as my first bike. Put 6000 miles on it in less then a year...then it blew up. I say offer him 3 flat or make him toss in helmet, jacket etc.. then get it. Great easy bike bike to learn on.
Bone stock, the one problem with the bike is very lean low speed circuit. This causes harder starting and long warm-ups. Removing the brass plug covering the fuel screw and turning it out 3 turns from bottomed makes for quicker starts and warm-ups. You can also open up the exhaust (drill 1" hole in baffle inside the muffler) re-jet main and pilot jets, and remove bottom half of intake snorkel. This will pick up a few HP. It is a physically small bike, and at 5'11" & 215#, I find my 2005 too small for off-road comfort. I have a 2006 DRZ-250 Suzuki that I dual sported because of that. Weak points are drum rear brake, and weak spokes & hubs--which would not be a problem for a lighter rider. It is an easy bike to work on, has a 6 speed tranny, greasable link suspension and a skid plate. I will turn 80 in 6 years, and am keeping the XT for that time of life.
I just bought an 07 a few weeks ago here in Rome .. Gave $4000 even otd. I guess slightly more than you were quoted. I figure my dealer has had a long tough winter and the price is fair to me. I actually prefer it over the new XT250 because of the simpler access to major parts, six speed and slightly lighter and a little better mileage. My bike runs fine with a 42.5 pilot jet (stock was 40) and the fuel screw turned out a couple of turns.. It will run ok stock, just takes a while to warm up. I've had tons of fun already on these US Forestry roads that begin less than a mile from my driveway.. If gas shoots up again, I'll commute on it ... [/IMG]
I've ridden motorcycles since I was eight years old, and I'm now 56. I bought a brand new 2007 XT225 around June of 2007, and it wasn't yet known that Yamaha was dropping it in favor of the XT250. I have two other motorcycles (see below). My XT is at 4200 miles. I ride it to work all winter in the rain and cold, and this year I rode it when it was as cold as 16 degrees here. I have done zero mods to mine, and it is quite rideable.Yes, it's a bit cold blooded, but mine can get 95 mpg in warmer weather on longer rides with speeds of 50 mph.When gas hit $5.00 a gallon, guess what bike I rode? I'm about 5'10" and 180 pounds, and I find this bike pretty comfortable. I just adjusted the valves, and it's an easy and straightforward procedure. I love the six speed trans because it allows the bike to creep along slowly in 1st gear, or ride on a freeway at 55-60 mpg in 6th. Oil changes are easy and quick as well. If you get a new one, change your oil and filter at maybe 50 miles, again at 500, and then every 1000 miles. They only hold a quart. Don't be alarmed with the "swarf" your oil filter picks up the fist couple of changes, as there will be a lot. By the third change you won't see any more break in crap. As per what I've read at various XT225 forums, they all do this, and then settle in for a long lifetime. For your wife you might also look at the Suzuki DR200, and the newer XT250. And there are lots of low mileage XT225s for sale on craigslist etc. That Yamaha dealer needs to give you a better price on the leftover discontinued 2007 XT225, and if he'll do that, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Best of luck, Jon
I paid $100.00 over invoice ($3,550.00) for my 2005 in 2006. Was the price you were given out the door?
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