Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...SSR threadfest .

[chuck peterson]

But it looks like the Racer and a Stornello got mixed in a blender....

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcd/5858408105.html

[fotoguzzi]

add a pinch of Morini and you got stew..

[wavedog]

Moto Morini 2 1/2 meets Moto Guzzi V7.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

The engine appears to be a clone of the Yamaha 250 Virago/SRV250 powerplant.

[jas67]

It definitely took some styling clues from the V7 Racer.

[Caffeineo]

If a Harley and a V7 had a baby this is what it may look like.  Priced right at $3500. Enough to convert scooter riders to a MC?
http://www.ssrmotorsports.com/store/street/buccaneer_cafe.php

[Huzo]

I've seen worse

[oldbike54]

 Heck , it is more sophisticated than a new V7 , this thing has a monoshock rear end 

 Dusty

[Huzo]

Actually that motor looks a lot like the VT 250 Honda from the 80's

[Moto]

Looks pretty tasty. Here are more specs. 283 pounds is about what my CB160 weighed. 56.7 inch wheelbase, not too short.
4.5 gallon fuel tank = 350 mile range?*

Source: http://www.altimatemotorsports.com/ssr-motorsports.html (then click to the Buccaneer page)
               
        Engine Type   250cc, 4 Stroke, V-Twin, Air Cooled
        Bore And Stroke   49mm x 66mm
        Compression Ratio   10.0 : 1
        Fuel System   EFI
        Max Output   17.4 hp @ 8000 rpm
        Ignition   CDI
        Start Mode   Electric Start
        Transmission   5 Speed Manual
        CHASSIS
        Front Suspension   Telescopic Forks
        Rear Suspension   Hydraulic
        Front Brake   Disc
        Rear Brake   Disc
        Front Wheel / Tire   Aluminum Alloy / 100/80-17
        Rear Wheel / Tire   Aluminum Alloy / 130/90-15
        Frame   Steel
        Swingarm   Steel
        DIMENSIONS   
        Wheelbase   56.7 inches
        Seat Height   31 inches
        Ground Clearance   8 inches
        Fuel Tank   4.5 gallons*
        Weight   283 pounds
        L x W x H   81 x 29.5 x 43 inches
        OTHER   
        Colors   Red, White
        Warranty   12-Month Factory Limited Warranty Coverage (learn more)

Moto

*[EDIT] -- I think the real fuel capacity is about 3.5 gallons, as explained in my test ride report, below.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Actually that motor looks a lot like the VT 250 Honda from the 80's

That was liquid-cooled, DOHC and had a wider V angle, this is air-cooled, SOHC.


Compare the cylinders and heads of the Yamaha and SRV - they look identical:

Yamaha SRV250:


SSR 250:


The Virago is the same, it just has stamped steel covers over the heads.

[Triple Jim]

It looks nice, but it's lacking in power.  It's maybe 30 lbs lighter than my Ninja 250, with about 1/2 the horsepower.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

It looks nice, but it's lacking in power.  It's maybe 30 lbs lighter than my Ninja 250, with about 1/2 the horsepower.

Even the Morini 250 2C (pushrod, air-cooled, Heron head, carburetted) had 24 hp and weighed slightly less.

[Penderic]

Chinese?

http://moto-tricycle.en.made-in-china.com/product/CSZEqOiGnnpD/China-EEC-Motorcycle-Cafe-250-with-Fuel-Injection-V-Twin-Engine.html

[Huzo]

Yeah obvious once you point it out, but hey the're both black !!!

[bad Chad]

Even the Morini 250 2C (pushrod, air-cooled, Heron head, carburetted) had 24 hp and weighed slightly less.

In your dreams.  They might have claimed 24hp, but that's all it was, a claim.

[jas67]

Actually that motor looks a lot like the VT 250 Honda from the 80's

The VT250 engine was a 90 degree V-twin.


This engine was also used in the 1988-1990 VTR250, and produced 35 HP @ 12,000 RPM, double that of the SSR air cooled unit.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

In your dreams.  They might have claimed 24hp, but that's all it was, a claim.

And you know this how? Have you actually ridden one? Yeah, didn't think so.  I have and can believe the 24 hp and 275 lb. claimed.

[SLDMRossi]

Yes...it's a Chinese-made ItalJet. Being imported by SSR...the same folks who are bringing the new line of Benelli. I've looked at all of them in the flesh, and they're quite tasty! I asked them why they didn't retain the ItalJet name...and the answer was, that they want to create SSR awareness.

Steven Rossi
East Haddam, CT

[Testarossa]

Yup. Chongqing Motor Co. Huge factory.

[bad Chad]

And you know this how? Have you actually ridden one? Yeah, didn't think so.  I have and can believe the 24 hp and 275 lb. claimed.

I can't give you a seat of pants feel, as I have not ridden one.  But seat of the pants is just that.

From my perspective, and understanding, there is almost no chance that a stock early 80s (I think) pushrod, air-cooled, Heron head, carbureted could possibly produce 24hp.  Modern liquid cooled motors produce power in that area, you can say what you want, but I don't buy it.

[Guzzistajohn]

It's an odd looking thing, strangely familiar somehow<shrug>



250 Bucaneer  Arrrrrrrrrrrr!

[Chuck in Indiana]

Sorry, John.. you're late to the party. 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86862.0

[lucian]

How come they put the engine in sideways ?

[LowRyter]

that cafe Guzzi would be neat if it was a 1400

[Guzzistajohn]

Sorry, John.. you're late to the party. 
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86862.0

Excuuuuuusssee me. You think I have time to read every post? 

[LowRyter]

so Johnny, you admit to being a WG delinquent.

[Guzzistajohn]

so Johnny, you admit to being a WG delinquent.

I've been called woorse 

[Triple Jim]

Modern liquid cooled motors produce power in that area, you can say what you want, but I don't buy it.

Again, my Ninja 250, a liquid cooled, reasonably modern motorcycle, is rated at 36 crankshaft HP and 26 RWHP.  It's not hard for me to imagine a pushrod air cooled 250 producing 24 HP at the crankshaft.

[LowRyter]

I've been called woorse 

OK, but that'll take a whole new thread.