Gilera VXR 200 Reviews

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Gilera VXR 200
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Average Ratings for Gilera VXR 200

  • Build quality3.9 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.1 stars

 

8 Reviews For Gilera VXR 200

  • Bonnie123 24th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I think the power for a relatively small bike is excellent. The initial acceleration is a bit poor but when moving it certainly makes up for this. The petrol consumption is also excellent.
    There are some bad points and sadly they to me seem potentially dangerous. The first is the terrible tendancy to 'tramline'. I have been riding bikes from mopeds up to superbikes and this bike is the only bike I have ever ridden where the front wheel takes you wherever the scar in the road goes. This problem is even worse in the wet as it seems impossible to force the bike out nearly causing me to crash the other day. This problem is not the tyres as I have pirelli SL 26 and the pressure is correct. The other problem is the mirrors as I seem to have to drop my head to look into them. Because I am over 6ft tall the mirrors are beneath me not in front of me which means I have to stop looking forwards which is not a good idea on such a nippy bike. The last moan I have is the brakes in the wet. The brakes in the dry are excellent but in the wet nothing happens, so you squeeze a bit more on the lever and then they bit e to a point where either your face falls off or more likely the wheels will lock. Admittedly part of the problem is I tend to ride a bit too quick in the wet as I love the power of the bike.
    I gather the later models has a wider wheel base which may well stop the bike tracking but on my 2003 model it does seem dangerous which is a shame because I love the bike.

  • Guest 21st Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Been looking for a Gilera VXR200 after riding a mates and being impressed. Finally got an 07 facelift version and can say I am not at all dissapointed. I own a vintage Lambretta great for the summer and weekends posing but wanted a work commuter/run-a-round.
    The VXR is very nimble and great through traffic. The new 14" wheels I am informed by the friend who owns the older style make the scooter a lot more stable than previous and the brakes are also improved with larger discs. I am returning abo ...

  • Guest 9th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Gilera VXR 200 is a great all around scooter, powerful. Geared 125 cc can't keep up! You need to buy one!

  • Guest 1st Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My friend has a Gilera Runner vx125 with an after market scorpion exhaust and my vxr absolutly flys past him at all speeds.
    Very good at low revs as its quitet and also overtaking cars is no problem what so ever with 21bhp as standard.
    Buy one!

  • hans teeuwen 20th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I,m from Holland so my English is not very good but I must say that the engine runs very smooth like an electric motor. I have lots of fun me and my girlfriend, a must have.........

  • Styve100 Rank: Sergeant 29th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought this after selling a 180sp and getting a 125vx, Needed more power but also a search for more economy than the 180. So pleased they produced this bike, it's a dream totally quite as you buzz along but go for an overtake twist the throttle and it growls and goes.... brilliant and very smooth. Weight is a bit noticeable after the 2 stroke but will get used to this, handling a bit different. Initially had the same cold starting problems with this as a 125vx but put a new plug in and it's ok, ...

  • psavin Rank: Corporal 8th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have now covered about 3000 miles on my Gilera VXR200 over a one year period with only one non start which was rectified by my dealer within 24 hours!
    I live near Paignton in South Devon and have now made several trips to Exeter and Plymouth on the bike. Its a great scooter and the longer the journey the better as the power it gives is superb when cruising up and down the hills in Devon. I find keeping the throttle open slightly on some bends helps with balance and road holding. (It takes a ...

  • airwater Rank: Lance Corporal 11th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I originally bought the 125cc version of the Gilera VXR 200 straight after I did my CBT. The design is sexy but soon I wanted a bit more oomph. I sold it and bought the 200cc version 3 months later.

    The 200 only delivers marginally worse economy at 68 mpg versus the 125's 78 mpg. It's well worth the sacrifice. It eats traffic in town! It's one of the kings of the city able with it's narrow profile and strong accelleration. Overtaking with the 125 demanded perfect timing but with the 200 it is ...