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I had a 1995 Bullet 500 for about 4 years. It was actually not a bad bike if you knew its limitations upfront. Cruising speed was maybe 50-55 mph, so it was fine for quiet roads, though it would be near suicidal to take it onto a busy interstate/motorway. I did a few modest weekend trips on it and used it as a daily commuter in town.
It definitely required more fiddling and maintenance than a modern machine, but then again it was very simple and easy to work on. For example, although the valves needed to be checked frequently, you could easily do this in about 10 minutes sitting by the side of the bike with a wrench and a screwdriver.
I've heard the newer versions are more reliable; maybe I'll check one out someday.
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Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
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