I couldn't find a Rebel in good shape near me. I found a 2013 V Star 250 with 2600 miles and paid less than $2500.00 for it. I've owned (2) rebels in the late '80s early '90s, a 1985 Honda Shadow 500 and a 1987 Honda Magna 700. In most recent times, I had a 2003 VTX 1800. I like the Honda brand, but I am impressed with this XV250!! I feel I got a good deal for a 1 owner low-mileage bike for my 16-year-old to ride. Thanks for putting out Great videos!!

I have a vstar 250 with a modded 17T front and 40T rear sprockets, made a world of difference and is a great bike.

I think the Rebel 250 has put more new butts on motorcycles on the last 40 years that any other bike. Just enough power to decide if you really want to be a 'bike rider' or not. I've got bigger bikes, but I'll always keep my 'Little Buddy'' '01 Rebel.

One major difference to me when mentioning ergonomics is the Rebel has mid controls and the V Star has forward controls, even at 5' 8" I felt cramped on the rebel. V star hands down for me.

I prefer the v star 250. Much better bike.

I did both sprockets and it helps alot with long term cruise rpm

I really like small bikes. I have a old clapped out rebel 250 2001

I have owned a 78 Harley a 83 Goldwing a Magna V65 Magna V30 and V45 ended up with a Rebel 450 engine slung a rod can't tell you how many miles it had no working odometer for like 3 years of daily riding did barrow a buddies wifes XV250 while my 2003 Rebel was in the shop for warranty work i honestly loved the XV250 it rode very nice but felt like it had a bit more low end power now i sit with a 09 Rebel 250 with right at 73k on the clock and starting to think i might give the XV250 a chance my health prevents me from riding larger bikes.

I have the 2015 Rebel and I like the bike with the exception of the two piece seat, I replaced mine with a one piece saddle seat from a Honda cm 450!

I did 15/32 on a 2006 model so chain length stayed the same. I was getting like high 80's and lower 90's in mpg's. It still felt low gearing but it's harder on clutches if doing a lot of stop and go city driving.

I have a bias towards Yamaha (no bike experience) but this kind of settles it for me, I'm going to get a low miles V Star Yamaha as some point in the future. The 1jzgte is still my favorite car engine design which Yamaha had a large part in.

Good review. Just got the Yamaha as my first bike. Have 5 more bikes on my list now. Very addictive hobby.

Vstar sounds awesome stock Rebel sounds like a leaf blower.

I have both the rebel 250 and the v-star. The vstar is a bit more comfortable to ride.

I was taking motocylce coruse had a v star 250 and enjoyed it Planing on buying one but then i seen that the honda is cheaper just woudering if they are about the same (size as in hight)

I have a vstar 650 and an 1100 they are amazing bikes that are as reliable as hammers, I want to get a v star 250 so I can have the complete set

Is the v star also known as a virago ? Or is that a different bike ? AND are the valves easier to deal with than the rebel's valves ?

changing both worked great for me. the seat and rear suspension on the rebel are horrible

thank you for this i wanna smaller bike and this helps alot buddy!

I'm 6'2", 196lbs with a 32" inseam. How would I fit on a v star, in your opinion?

Which one has more buzz in the handlebars at hwy speeds? I'm not a fan of a buzzy engine.

How many miles do you go before you have to do an oil change on those

I want it, the Yamaha V Star u are aelling

does it ride uphills easily??