Which bike is better: the new Wels Trophy or the old Suzuki Bandit 250?

Which bike to choose as the first? This question constantly torments people who want to master two-wheeled vehicles. The budget for buying a bike is usually small - up to 150 rubles.


For this price, you can find an old Japanese motorcycle, or a brand new Chinese model. A bike from the Middle Kingdom will be with an engine of 250 cm3 for this amount. If you need a Japanese, then the choice of cubic capacity is wider.

But since it is desirable to look for the first motorcycle up to 250 cm3 in order to learn how to manage it, today we will consider two models in this cubic capacity. Price category - up to 150 rubles. The contenders are Wels Trophy and Suzuki Bandit 000.

Overview

Let's start with the Chinese motorcycle Wels Trophy. This is something between a road model and a cruiser. The first impression is reliability, massiveness, power. In fact - the simplest model with a low-power engine. Many questions about the build quality, but the price is low for a new bike!



Suzuki GSF 250 Bandit is a classic Japanese motorcycle that was produced from 1989 to 1997. Despite its considerable age, technically the model is seriously superior to the new Chinese. It is considered reliable and trouble-free, but one cannot hide advanced years - it is difficult to find a worthy copy.

The main feature of the Suzuki GSF 250 Bandit is a four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. On the one hand, this is impressive, but on the other hand, there are unnecessary problems during operation, the motorcycle is old!

Appearance comparison

Which bike looks better? It is difficult to say something definite, each motorcycle has its own characteristics. The Wels 250 Trophy differs in design, it does not look like classic Japanese models, rather, more like European and American post-war ones.

The Chinese made the bike, planning to surprise buyers with a retro design, and they succeeded. As for the first impression, the bike looks big, heavy and powerful. The only thing that spoils the view is a single-cylinder engine, which looks frankly small in the depth of the frame.



The Suzuki Bandit 250 is a classic, but with a twist on aggressive street style. At one time, this bike caused a sensation, and it is still popular today. The only serious disadvantage of this model is that it was developed for the Asian market, the 250/400 series is not very suitable for tall motorcyclists, it is better to take a closer look at the Bandit 600/1200 - they are larger in size.

Technical features

Should a new motorcycle be as modern as possible? This is true when it comes to Japanese, European or American bikes, but this rule does not work with Chinese ones. Manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom make motorcycles according to the principle "the simpler the better."

This is due to a bunch of nuances:

• ? Cheaper production
  
• ? Minimum selling prices
  
• ? Low hardware requirements
  

High-tech engines require alloys that can withstand a huge load, so it's easier to build the simplest carbureted engines.

But the appearance of Chinese motorcycles is always catchy - this is how manufacturers lure potential buyers. The Wels 250 Trophy is a typical representative of this approach given the specifications of the 1980s.



As for the Suzuki Bandit 250, this motorcycle from the 90s looks modern against the background of the Chinese model. They used the best technology for their time, because the Japanese sought to create a motorcycle that is as competitive as possible. The result is obvious - the difference between the bikes is 15-20 years, but Suzuki is technically superior to the Chinese by 10-15 hp.

Engine and transmission

Wels 250 Trophy received a simple single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 250 cm3. The motor is simple, installed on a huge number of models and brands from China. The declared power is 16 liters. With. Maximum speed - 130 km / h.


Compared to the Chinese engine, the Suzuki Bandit 250 engine looks like an alien from outer space with its high and incomprehensible technologies to mere mortals. A working volume of 250 cm3 could fit in one cylinder, but the engine was made four-cylinder. And that's not all - he got liquid cooling!

Power brought to 40-45 liters. With. depending on the year of manufacture and modification. Acceleration to 100 km / h - 7 seconds, maximum speed - 180 km / h.



The Chinese motorcycle has a five-speed gearbox - a simple design from the 80s. The unit is in principle reliable, but the switching is not clear.

As for the gearbox on the Suzuki Bandit 250, it is clear and hassle-free in Japanese. But you need to understand that the motorcycle is old, so how exactly the checkpoint was serviced is a mystery shrouded in darkness. The box of the Japanese bike is six-speed, which means it is more modern.

Other specifications

The frame and suspension of the Chinese motorcycle are simplified as much as possible. The fact is that the Wels 250 Trophy was created taking into account the cheaper design, respectively, the components here are the most budgetary.



Suzuki is made without regard to the cost of materials, so its frame and suspension are of high quality. But years, metal fatigue, and previous owners often turn even the perfect motorcycle into a pile of junk.



Of the features of the Bandit 250, it should be noted the possibility of monoshock preload and reliable brakes compared to the Wels 250 Trophy.

Both motorcycles do not have complex electronics, there is nothing special to break here. The only thing is that the wiring of the Chinese bike needs diagnostics, you may have to shift it in a different way and / or secure it with clamps in some places.

How motorcycles ride

Wels 250 Trophy goes frankly weak - it lacks power. Sluggish dynamics, lack of speed for overtaking on the highway, dimensions interfere in the city. It is convenient to ride in small towns where there are few cars and no traffic jams.

But the Suzuki Bandit 250 is good for the city - it has enough speed, power and dynamics. The only thing you have to get used to at first is a sharp reaction to the throttle. Despite its modest volume, the motorcycle is "evil" for a beginner.


Suzuki Bandit 250 can hardly be called economical, although if you drive at low speeds at a speed of 60 km / h, you can fit in 2 liters per 100 km. But since the power of small-capacity models is often used to the maximum, the consumption can easily exceed 6 liters.

Which bike is better?

It is difficult to advise something when choosing such dissimilar motorcycles. Of course, the Suzuki Bandit 250 is faster, more modern and more dynamic, but it is old, and the cost of original spare parts for this model can be shocking. If you come across a well-groomed copy, then it is definitely better than a new Chinese bike, but it is difficult to find such a motorcycle.



The main advantage of the Wels 250 Trophy is that it will teach you how to ride. The low price of spare parts and the prevalence of the engine will help you always stay on track with minimal investment. Yes, the motorcycle will break down periodically, but parts for it are not difficult to find, and they are cheap.

In any case, a 250cc model is a bike, usually for one or two seasons, then this technique changes to something more serious. But selling Wels 3 Trophy, you will lose at least 250% of the original cost. The Suzuki Bandit 30 does not lose value with age!