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Trinder. Unfortunately I can only afford a Guzzi 350 or Morini 250 and even then as an o ly bike. If I could afford a 31/2 strada or, even a 500 I would be very happy. I would even have a 500 as my only bike.

EV not sure what parts may go, hopefully nothing too serious. I would be tempted to put 31/2 strada bars on, I fact, the red one at NLM already has them fitted. There is also a rather nice Guzzi V35, which may or may not be an even better ride than the Morini, it's £300 cheaper. I am not able to run...

Funyn you should mention a Monster. I was discussing it with the Ducati dealer yesterday. I'm a year away I think from getting one. I fancy something different for this year rather than sticking with the superdream. I really like Morinis and Guzzis but my head is telling me to stick with the Honda o...

You've summed it up. Heart says Morini/Guzzi, head says UJM. The 250 is a particularly nice bike and the only affordable Morini but the parts issue has crossed my mind. Guzzi parts will be more available but ultimately I would expect a newer Japanese machine to be more reliable. The ER I have seen t...

Thanks for the reply 72 degrees. No I haven't ever ridden one. I have always fancied a Morini or Guzzi. I am caught between the 250 and a Guzzi V35. A Kawasaki Er5 is also in the mix as, being a bland Japanese bike, it is several hundred pounds cheaper and 80% of my miles are commuting.

Does anyone know what sort of real world fuel economy I could expect from a 250? I am not a speed freak but I do use twisty B roads.
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Thanks for the article Paul. I have read it several times. PM sent.

Thanks Paul. PM sent.

Does anyone know where I can see other 250s for sale so I can compare prices? I can't afford to pay over the odds I case I need to sell again. I'm finding myself constantly looking at the black one in NLMC and the bronze one on eBay. I'm going to try to get the review from Bike magazine.
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I am quite tempted by the brown 250 on eBay. I tend to prefer original bikes in good condition to restored ones, though the black one at NLMC looks nice. Does £1675 sound reasonable. It had new belts 2 years ago, will they need doing again now even if it hasn't done many miles? How much does it cost...

4 months have gone by and I still haven't bought my long awaited Morini. I am back on the trail now. The 2 bikes I was looking at are still available and one has come down £200 to £1675 on eBay. The other is at NLMC (red) and they also have a rather nice looking black one. I have heard conflicting o...

Thanks Mark. In my heart I know you are right. The Bullet is £600 cheaper though and a bigger bike giving more presence on the road. I know that side by side and money no object I'd go for thr Morini. I've sen 2. One restored for £2250 and one unrestored for £1875. I think it may need it's belts cha...

Thanks for the replies. I'm still very tempted by the 250 but am aware that I really want a 350 but can't afford one, they're nearly 3 grand at NLMC. I'm a bit worried about parts and also the size of the 250. I'm also tempted by an Enfield 500. Choice is tough!

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I could be interested if it is still for sale. If you have sold it I would be interested I. Your opinion of the bike as I am VERY tempted to buy one.

I have seen a 250 2c in good condition. I can't find mich info about them. Does anyone know if they are good machines? I'm a returning biker after 25 years. How much are they worth? Are they reliable for 40 mile round trip to work in the summer? It's a Morini or a Royal Enfield Electra X. any info/o...