Pro's and con's between cbr250rr and megelli

**japa_VTEC** · 07-11-2010 12:31 PM

hey guys, i've been looking at getting a bike and I was pretty keen on getting the cbr250rr. however, i came across a Megelli (chinese bike) 250 r or 250 s. both of them are excellent looking bikes sold for really good prices because it's a newish brand. any of you guys know why i should/shouldn't go for the megelli's over the cbr? what are the pro's and con's of each?

i'm on my L's if it matters

cheers

**bennjamin** · 07-11-2010 02:05 PM

If you want to keep thru just your Ls or p plates....either one should be OK

I personally would chose the cbr250r or rr , even tho it's old even tho it's thrashed
Even tho it's likely wound back and or crashed - it's miles better in quality and build and resale compared to anything china can design and produce.

**japa_VTEC** · 07-11-2010 04:09 PM

You have a really good point with the resale value. i didn't realise build quality was that bad but is it worth getting a cbr that some previous L or P plater has completely thrashed over the megelli. I would prefer a cheaper build quality over something that might completely blow up on me. I'm open to options on other bikes too

**ICACHA** · 08-11-2010 08:05 AM

just dont act like a hero like ever other wanker on a 250 that i've seen. most go out thursday nights with a mates group and act like total tools. ride to survive i say.

yesterday another 250 motogp rider went down on old road thinking he was tony elias.

one thing kids forget is on their L's/P's, if you have chicken strips it usually means you're not that good.

buy the one "you" feel comfortable sitting on/riding. <- best advice you're gonna get

**elitee** · 09-11-2010 06:44 AM

The cibby is a great bike and has a awesome reliable engine as previously said, mine has done 67xxxks and still going strong (touch wood) just make sure you take care of it and it will last a life time !

**gumbs** · 09-11-2010 07:56 PM

I wouldn't ever consider one of those chinese built death traps. Google for some reviews on them, they don't turn, they don't stop. Half of them aren't even straight.

**peterdep** · 10-11-2010 11:12 PM

the cbr250rr's have good resell value. i bought my 91 cbr250rr in april this year for 3.5k and sold it in august for 4k with renewed rego. as everyone else says, megelli is a chinese bike UK designed. the reviews on it are not as great. but great looking 250 bike

**JohnO** · 16-11-2010 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by ICACHA

just dont act like a hero like ever other wanker on a 250 that i've seen. most go out thursday nights with a mates group and act like total tools. ride to survive i say.

yesterday another 250 motogp rider went down on old road thinking he was tony elias.

one thing kids forget is on their L's/P's, if you have chicken strips it usually means you're not that good.

buy the one "you" feel comfortable sitting on/riding. <- best advice you're gonna get

what did you mean by chicken strips?

**bennjamin** · 17-11-2010 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by JohnO

what did you mean by chicken strips?

That means the small sections of untouched rubber either side of your rear tyres. Meaning you don't lean!

**ICACHA** · 17-11-2010 08:22 AM

a chicken strip is the unused portion of the tire to the edge.

this link describes it a little better. http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf...his-better.htm

**aimre** · 02-04-2011 04:11 PM

CON: Who the **** is megelli

**warwick108** · 04-04-2011 09:20 AM

i dont think megalli is made in china? im sure its made in euro some where.. =S
they are a fair new company that just hit the motorcycle industry, i heard there was heaps of flaws with the new design. for example when learning to turn left the bike stand scrapes the ground?
why not just get the new ninja 250? its in the similar price range as the megalli?