It's funny, I now live in Vietnam, have 5 bikes and none are over 155cc 😂 For the roads here, it's very rare you need any more, though I do think a 250cc would be great for touring.
I’m 67 and need to down size so I’m going to buy the 250 mutt after watching your video thanks for the run down ,I’m British living in the Algarve but the problem is that I have to buy it up in Lisbon bit of a drag for services 200 kl away! To get to the dealer, Robbie
Glad you found it useful and yes it's a fun bike, especially in the sunny Algarve! It may be worth speaking to Mutt in the UK ref servicing to see what they suggest is your nearest main dealer is that far away.
I have the sinnis retrostar which is carb'd and the sound is phenomenal, even though i have the full licence i love the 250...easy to mod, easy to work on, cheap to run, That's why I keep it...
Thanks for the great review, strongly considering getting one of these as my first bike to get around Paris (I’m hesitant between a Mutt and a Brixton at the moment)
I was really impressed with the Mutt. Interestingly I just discovered a fairly local Brixton dealer so I'm going to try and get hold of one to review in the next few weeks.
Noticed you wear riding along the Coventry Road by the Wheatsheaf near the end of the video,know that road well on my commute from Land Rover to Yardley always busy lol.Great review.
I couldn't tell you where I was apart from "near Birmingham" as I got a little lost a couple of times! Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the review :)
I've had my eye on one of these for a while now. They are my style of bike. I'm currently riding a 750 tourer. Going down the cc wouldn't really bother me as the 250 would suit my purpose. But if a mutt 400 ever came available I'd be all over that! So do I wait or still go with the 250 🤔 Thanks for showing us it does sound great 👍
Yes, there have been rumours of a 400cc for a couple of years but it has never materialised. Depending on use (i.e. no big tours) then actually the 250cc is fine imo
@@RichRides I think the 250 would be fine too. But if there was ever a 400 come out I may be thinking I wish I could have waited a bit longer. I. may pm them about it first see if anything in the pipeline
I recently test rode a 250 Mastiff, but found the gears clunky on the downshift when changing down with the clutch fully engaged. It could be my inexperience as I've only recently passed my test
I didn't have any issues with the gears no. Sometimes gear levers do need to be adjusted on any bike though depending on the size of your feet and also what boots you're using.
This is probably the first motorbike review I have seen, that was filmed by a submariner. Where is the horizon? Is that really how you ride, looking 10-15 meters ahead? It made me feel really uncomfortable watching it. I seem to be alone in this view, but it is still valid. Make another, you might get more 'likes'
@@Jim553just No worries! I've had a few techy issues before with audio etc and although not ideal, I do think it's sometimes still worth sharing anyway.
Hello, 2 things one is out of curiosity is (I know you listen to the engine and that) at what speeds are you changing up (roughly) secondly what's ur cruising speed around 50-55mph And something else ice just thought of, how does it cope with hills and winds? Many thanks. Good video btw.
Hi MIke, it was a while ago and I only had it for the day so can't remember about changing up. As you say, just from the noise etc, you know when to change gear though. Cruising speed could be much higher than that on this 250cc rather than the 125cc engine so would be happy on dual carriageways and even motorway speeds. For the same reason, it was fine with hills too as it has much more power than the 125 (21hp from memory so about double). It's still a light bike though so will be affected by side winds but the big tyres help to make it feel more planted than a lot of light bikes.
Hi thanks for your message,I’ll contact mutt Lisbon,but I’m wondering whether to fly to uk buy the mutt 250 run around uk to run in and have first service and ferry to northern Spain and ride down to Algarve! Could be fun! Cheap motels!! But I then have to matriculate the bike! If so can you suggest a uk dealer? Rob.
They are around £3.5k in the UK which is where most dealers are. They do have dealers all around the world though now. You can check where they are here muttmotorcycles.com/pages/mutt-motorcycle-dealers
Hi, great review of the motorcycle, it starts to convince me to buy one! Do you think if I am 190 cm heigh this motorcycle would be comfortable for me??
@@adamszilagyi8293 Nice. I have a modified Honda CD250 scrambler build too. But the Mutt is great for people who don't have the time/skills/patience for a home build themselves
Like any small capacity bike it wouldn't be ideal for this (21bhp and a top speed of 80mph) if you needed to do any real distance. Plenty of room on the seat though so would be far better to take the scenic routes at a leisurely pace!
Hi, I rode 10k motorway miles last winter commuting on my Kawasaki KLX250. Got approx 85 mpg (with full road tyres) on a 85 mile round trip. A little engine can do more than you think. Have a large touring bike but it had more than twice the running costs overall hence being a cheap skate I used the 250cc.
@@bhaddock9277 I had a KLX250 rental bike in Crete (the one in my profile pic). Loved it for spending a whole week riding round the island :) I also rode across the length of Vietnam on a ratty old 110cc Honda Win that cost me £200 so know all about fun on a small bike! Haha!
I'm 6ft tall and have a 34 inch leg and it was fine for me so I'd have thought it should be ok. The only way to be sure is try one out though to make sure you're comfortable.
Wouldn't have thought so, I'm about the same (maybe a touch more) and I had a (similar) 125 and it took me along bumpy country roads without too much complaining.
Sorry, I'm not sure as I only had it for the day to review. I had a quick look on Mutt's website and couldn't see that info but I'm sure they'd let you know if you asked them directly.
After suffering life changing injuries in 2003, pelvis shattered in to 30 pieces I am now thinking of getting back on another bike. This looks just the ticket as I'm not as agile as I once was!! I live in Cornwall so dont think there are any dealers near me though
It is low, controls are light, and easy to ride so hopefully suits. I just had a look and think you're nearest dealer would be Torquay but there's a full list here that hopefully helps muttmotorcycles.com/pages/mutt-motorcycle-dealers
Gaiters are always good :) And I was sticking to the speed limits, unlike the other traffic. However, the bike is good for over 80mph (allegedly etc etc...)
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I agree with what you said about the 250cc sized bikes. I am an 85kg male, and have had loads of fun and incredible riding on a 250cc Suzuki.
It's funny, I now live in Vietnam, have 5 bikes and none are over 155cc 😂 For the roads here, it's very rare you need any more, though I do think a 250cc would be great for touring.
Love this bike. Currently have a Sinnis Terrain 125cc. Easily did 70mph on 5hr ride to Cornwall and back.
How do you like the Terrain? I think the Terrain and the Scrambler look great but I've not ridden any bikes from Sinnis yet
Really useful review, I’m really tempted by this little bike as a run around. Really does everything you need it to
Glad you found it useful and yes, just a great all round fun bike :)
I really like the look of these bikes.
Yes they really great looking bikes, and the 125's don't look or sound like most 125's!
I’m 67 and need to down size so I’m going to buy the 250 mutt after watching your video thanks for the run down ,I’m British living in the Algarve but the problem is that I have to buy it up in Lisbon bit of a drag for services 200 kl away! To get to the dealer, Robbie
Glad you found it useful and yes it's a fun bike, especially in the sunny Algarve! It may be worth speaking to Mutt in the UK ref servicing to see what they suggest is your nearest main dealer is that far away.
Hey Rob, got any news where to do the service in the Algarve? Thanks
I have the sinnis retrostar which is carb'd and the sound is phenomenal, even though i have the full licence i love the 250...easy to mod, easy to work on, cheap to run, That's why I keep it...
I also find that 250's are fun too, in fact, any motorcycle is. At the moment I'm abroad and using a 50cc Moped and even enjoy that! :)
Thanks for the great review, strongly considering getting one of these as my first bike to get around Paris (I’m hesitant between a Mutt and a Brixton at the moment)
I was really impressed with the Mutt. Interestingly I just discovered a fairly local Brixton dealer so I'm going to try and get hold of one to review in the next few weeks.
Noticed you wear riding along the Coventry Road by the Wheatsheaf near the end of the video,know that road well on my commute from Land Rover to Yardley always busy lol.Great review.
I couldn't tell you where I was apart from "near Birmingham" as I got a little lost a couple of times! Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the review :)
I've had my eye on one of these for a while now. They are my style of bike.
I'm currently riding a 750 tourer.
Going down the cc wouldn't really bother me as the 250 would suit my purpose.
But if a mutt 400 ever came available I'd be all over that! So do I wait or still go with the 250 🤔
Thanks for showing us it does sound great 👍
Yes, there have been rumours of a 400cc for a couple of years but it has never materialised. Depending on use (i.e. no big tours) then actually the 250cc is fine imo
@@RichRides I think the 250 would be fine too. But if there was ever a 400 come out I may be thinking I wish I could have waited a bit longer. I. may pm them about it first see if anything in the pipeline
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Reminds me of my bsa b25 gold star 250 in 1975
I recently test rode a 250 Mastiff, but found the gears clunky on the downshift when changing down with the clutch fully engaged. It could be my inexperience as I've only recently passed my test
I didn't have any issues with the gears no. Sometimes gear levers do need to be adjusted on any bike though depending on the size of your feet and also what boots you're using.
You absolute legend!
Haha, I thought you'd like this one 👍
I'd like one of these as a second bike, but I wish it was a 350. Two valve head?
There have been rumours of a 400cc Mutt for a while now...
This is probably the first motorbike review I have seen, that was filmed by a submariner. Where is the horizon? Is that really how you ride, looking 10-15 meters ahead? It made me feel really uncomfortable watching it. I seem to be alone in this view, but it is still valid. Make another, you might get more 'likes'
Yes sorry, my camera had moved and I didn't realise until afterwards.
@@RichRides Perhaps I was harsh with that comment, it is hard to find good info and that can be frustrating
@@Jim553just No worries! I've had a few techy issues before with audio etc and although not ideal, I do think it's sometimes still worth sharing anyway.
Hello, 2 things one is out of curiosity is (I know you listen to the engine and that) at what speeds are you changing up (roughly) secondly what's ur cruising speed around 50-55mph
And something else ice just thought of, how does it cope with hills and winds?
Many thanks.
Good video btw.
Hi MIke, it was a while ago and I only had it for the day so can't remember about changing up. As you say, just from the noise etc, you know when to change gear though. Cruising speed could be much higher than that on this 250cc rather than the 125cc engine so would be happy on dual carriageways and even motorway speeds. For the same reason, it was fine with hills too as it has much more power than the 125 (21hp from memory so about double). It's still a light bike though so will be affected by side winds but the big tyres help to make it feel more planted than a lot of light bikes.
What was the bike afore it got fiddled with how are the spares situation
Mutt manufacture them so it's make is a Mutt. Their HQ is Birmingham, UK can supply all the spares you need too.
I had a BMW Rockster 1150 , 100mph was just over tick over, & got there effortlessly in no time , too fast , these look about right
Hi thanks for your message,I’ll contact mutt Lisbon,but I’m wondering whether to fly to uk buy the mutt 250 run around uk to run in and have first service and ferry to northern Spain and ride down to Algarve! Could be fun! Cheap motels!! But I then have to matriculate the bike! If so can you suggest a uk dealer? Rob.
That roadtrip sounds like a great plan :) I'd speak to Mutt themselves who are based in Birmingham
Wish they did 1100 or 650 I just can't justify got down to such a small engine but they look so good
There has been rumours of a 400cc version for quite a while but nothing official yet...
Do you know how much one of these would cost. Also which country would I have to buy it from?
They are around £3.5k in the UK which is where most dealers are. They do have dealers all around the world though now. You can check where they are here muttmotorcycles.com/pages/mutt-motorcycle-dealers
@@RichRides thanks mate
Hi, great review of the motorcycle, it starts to convince me to buy one! Do you think if I am 190 cm heigh this motorcycle would be comfortable for me??
I'm 183cm high and found it to be fine so I think you'd be ok. The best way is to go and try one :)
Thanks, in the meantime I bought a Honda 250 superdream and I will do the conversion myself!
@@adamszilagyi8293 Nice. I have a modified Honda CD250 scrambler build too. But the Mutt is great for people who don't have the time/skills/patience for a home build themselves
@@RichRides I was on that side as well then I realised it is much more fun to do it yourself!
Great looking bike-----thinking of getting back into bikes but dont want large cc,think these Mutts maybe the answer---a Brummy on a Brummy :}
Definitely go take a look and have a test ride! They are even based in the centre of Birmingham so a Brummy on a Brummy from Brummy ;)
This wouldn't be able to handle the motorway with the misses on the back, would it?
Like any small capacity bike it wouldn't be ideal for this (21bhp and a top speed of 80mph) if you needed to do any real distance. Plenty of room on the seat though so would be far better to take the scenic routes at a leisurely pace!
Hi, I rode 10k motorway miles last winter commuting on my Kawasaki KLX250. Got approx 85 mpg (with full road tyres) on a 85 mile round trip. A little engine can do more than you think. Have a large touring bike but it had more than twice the running costs overall hence being a cheap skate I used the 250cc.
@@bhaddock9277 I had a KLX250 rental bike in Crete (the one in my profile pic). Loved it for spending a whole week riding round the island :) I also rode across the length of Vietnam on a ratty old 110cc Honda Win that cost me £200 so know all about fun on a small bike! Haha!
Thank you for the review
Where is this bike produced?
Built in Birmingham in the UK but parts from everywhere. Engine and frame are Chinese apparently.
I’m 6’3 would my legs be too long as this bike is lower?
I'm 6ft tall and have a 34 inch leg and it was fine for me so I'd have thought it should be ok. The only way to be sure is try one out though to make sure you're comfortable.
Nice little cheap commuter bike.
Like to see something like a 500 cc version...Perhaps a 650?
There have been rumours of 400cc versions for quite a while but nothing has been launched yet...
Very good looking, it's a shame that is so small.
Charming runner.
im looking to get my first bike im 105 kilos would i be too heavy to ride this bike
Wouldn't have thought so, I'm about the same (maybe a touch more) and I had a (similar) 125 and it took me along bumpy country roads without too much complaining.
Nice bike... Have to check if they are available in Germany too.
Though i am afraid i am a too big guy for such a small Bike. :D
I do know that you can get them in Germany. Info for that is on this page :) muttmotorcycles.com/pages/dealers
@@RichRides Yes, there is a german dealership, but you can't any information about that shop in the web.
That makes it a bit... suspicious. ;)
@@christianspie9340 It may be worth speaking to Mutt HQ in the UK as it may be a new dealership
@@christianspie9340 shouldn't worry about being big 18st 6 ft I had a 125 I'm looking at one of these for my step up.
I sat on one in the shop last weekend. I found the seat really hard. Put me off the bike a bit.
How wide do the bars measure...? Thanks
Sorry, I'm not sure as I only had it for the day to review. I had a quick look on Mutt's website and couldn't see that info but I'm sure they'd let you know if you asked them directly.
@@RichRides Thanks anyway..
Jacksfrag is that you ?
After suffering life changing injuries in 2003, pelvis shattered in to 30 pieces I am now thinking of getting back on another bike. This looks just the ticket as I'm not as agile as I once was!! I live in Cornwall so dont think there are any dealers near me though
It is low, controls are light, and easy to ride so hopefully suits. I just had a look and think you're nearest dealer would be Torquay but there's a full list here that hopefully helps muttmotorcycles.com/pages/mutt-motorcycle-dealers
Thanks for the info 😀
Rich have you had the chance to ride the bullit bluroc 250? If so which did you prefer, mutt or bullit?
@@steverowe2604 No, I've not ridden a Bullit. I've seen one up close though and they look great and seem to be decent quality.
@@steverowe2604 Also check out the Lexmoto Vendetta which apparently is identical to the Bluroc but even cheaper www.lexmoto.co.uk/models/LJ250-3V
Max speed?
It's quoted top speed is 80mph and it has lots more acceleration etc than the 125 version.
Why the feck can't triumph make a new tiger cub- with a Kickstarter
shame they arent made with a kickstart
It's got gaiters! You didn't seem to be keeping up with the traffic on that dual carriageway
Gaiters are always good :) And I was sticking to the speed limits, unlike the other traffic. However, the bike is good for over 80mph (allegedly etc etc...)
How much is the exhaust sound in decibels?
I'm not sure in decibels but it was loud! It may be worth asking Mutt themselves for a dB figure...
Pretty poor, stuttering review. Hard to keep interested.
Max speed?
It has a top speed of 80mph and all specs are here muttmotorcycles.com/pages/mongrel-250