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NYCSTRIPES · 10-23-2006, 05:53 PM

I had the itch to ride a 2 stroke ever since seeing the RS250 TPM had 3 years ago. Since then I always thought I might someday own one and I had been recently looking at the Aprilias. I just happend to be keeping my eye open for a clean TZ as well when I saw that they too were available for reasonable prices. When I saw that TZ , I knew that would be my next bike. Looks great and apparently well cared for.
I thought for the maintenance involved with both machines, why not get a bike that's 80-90 pounds lighter and also sports 15-20 more HP than the Aprilia. The maintenance on the TZ is definitely higher, but I think it may be worth the effort in having something that might be a thrill to ride.
Best bang for the buck at roughly $1500 more. I know the teardowns will be more frequent, but I never went after anything half way.
I guess I am neck deep into this bike and it still hasn't arrived yet.
Ken

10-23-2006, 05:53 PM	#15
NYCSTRIPES Meatball's Daddy NYCSTRIPES is offline Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,754	I had the itch to ride a 2 stroke ever since seeing the RS250 TPM had 3 years ago. Since then I always thought I might someday own one and I had been recently looking at the Aprilias. I just happend to be keeping my eye open for a clean TZ as well when I saw that they too were available for reasonable prices. When I saw that TZ , I knew that would be my next bike. Looks great and apparently well cared for. I thought for the maintenance involved with both machines, why not get a bike that's 80-90 pounds lighter and also sports 15-20 more HP than the Aprilia. The maintenance on the TZ is definitely higher, but I think it may be worth the effort in having something that might be a thrill to ride. Best bang for the buck at roughly $1500 more. I know the teardowns will be more frequent, but I never went after anything half way. I guess I am neck deep into this bike and it still hasn't arrived yet. Ken __________________ 2003 TL1000R #489 1998 Valkyrie cruiser No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session....-Mark Twain Last edited by NYCSTRIPES; 10-23-2006 at 05:56 PM..