Bullit Hero 250 WORLD's FIRST REVIEW

[@johna6968]

After owning many many bikes over the years and watching pretty much all of your recent uploads, I have now sold the 900 and running around on a 250cc. Smashing little thing

[@ABell676]

Which one did you go for mate?

[@richardmontague2602]

Finally a decent style motorcycle scrambler, well built and beautifully engineered I would definitely buy one if they had them in the USA

[@patbassman8251]

Really Made in india parts from China , real quality .

[@derrenwood-peterson8518]

Is it not possible to ship or just not "worth it?"

[@ItsRael108]

My dad would of loved this wee bike, me i will alway love my tdr250.. Thx for nice review

[@garysouthwell5762]

Great Bike! CF Moto dealers are here in Australai; probably the way to go for Bang for Bucks!

[@steverayson1185]

Picked mine up from Newmarket on Saturday. Can’t stop finding excuses to take it out.! Sounds lovely and looks great. Seems pretty punchy but too early to say for sure cos I’m running it in.

[@eduardosilva7304]

Oooh I'm having one asap, my friend. Awesome review, thanks you! Sharing with the Bullit group here in Portugal, cheers!!

[@ektor4968]

Nice presentation and another good episode.Thanks Mark for uploading another great video.

[@kentaylor1987]

Definitely considering. Downsized for the last time (getting old and slow) but don,t want a scooter yet or a commuter. Price and looks are doing it for me👍🏻👍🏻

[@thra5herxb12s]

The Herald version is £1000 cheaper and is exactly the same bike.

[@decab8292]

It really great to see bike manufacturing is taking a serious look at the smaller end of the motorcycle world. Being honest I do like it and I hear you about the space at the top of the engine and how a 450 would be nice, but let’s face it with today’s world you have to ask yourself. Do you need it ? If you buy this class of bike I really don’t think you have touring in mind, not that you couldn’t but there are better options out there in my opinion. It brings to mind that old saying “something for the weekend?” Thanks for bringing these reviews and although these are my thoughts and comments they may not apply to everyone.

[@swampysprinter5921]

Seen this video last week and searched UK for a dealership with a black and gold model. Everyone said all sold out but one. Found one with 2 in stock and a white one. Drove 110 miles to sit on it, no test drive available, but absolutely loved it.. collect it tomorrow. That gear change better be smooth😜

[@mattbennetts5720]

My boy has the hero 50, nice to ride and nice gearbox

[@neilneil60nb]

Lovely 250, great style. Now a 400/500 I wouldn't hesitate .

[@motorsforthemasses]

Me neither...watch this space!

[@carsandstuff365]

If bullit did this or the spirit in a 400-600 I’d be on one all day . 50bhp to 60bhp ideal

[@docholliday2364]

“Tyres are round and rubbery “ Spat my wet out lol good solid over view of this good looking machine. 🤙

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Great episode Mark. That looks a decent bike and it has drop dead gorgeous looks, but, (you knew that was coming didn't you!) I want to see a rear mudguard (fender for our American friends) just like the scramblers of the 70's had. It seems to be a current trend to end the bike at the end of the seat nowadays. They just don't seem finished. As though they said "Nah, don't need it, leave it off." Does any one else agree? Or am I on own on that one?

[@motorsforthemasses]

I do here you and a short rear mudguard might work in terms of looks too, as well as practicality. At least an option could be available, like for those available for mountain bikes (just bigger).

[@keninthewind6216]

Great review! Finally a scrambler with a proper exhaust! I want this bike, really bad! I comment on other bikes that are called scramblers like the Honda where the exhaust system goes straight to the bottom of the frame. Dang, I got a HERO on my mind. So cool 😎👍

[@willyrackham2957]

It looks and sounds great ...and it compares favourably with the Fantic !wow it must be pretty darn good the ....another great review thank you

[@Ralphowitz]

"Lecker Schmecker" bike! Great sound and good characteristics. Amazing look! Thanks for uploading this good review!

[@MoroMagrew]

Didn’t know what Bullit used CFMoto built engines. I nearly got a CFMoto bike last year.. I hear good things about the 800s, I guess they use the KTM 790 engine. Hey in other news this is the best of your review videos I have watched. Appreciate that you have actively reflected on your videos and tried to make them better, just want to let you know that your effort is worth it, keep going!!

[@motorsforthemasses]

Thank you very much for the feedback. Much appreciated.

[@furiousgriz]

What a beast, looks awesome, I need!

[@Z65-p9o]

Been waiting for the 250 to come out. The 125 was nice and tall, aggressive and looked great! Disapointing that the 250 looks smaller has lower seat height! It also looks a bit less aggressive and weedy than the 125 when you were riding it. Disappointing as i like a tall bike, being over 6ft so that has put me off! Might that be the new frame I wonder?? Performance seems ok and great that you can sit at motorway speeds, but at over £4000 it's way too over priced for chinese 250! To many compromised to tempt me to part with my hard earned cash just for a bit of fun on a weekend, but a nice bike all the same and a fab review. 👍

[@aGentleUser]

I would love to see it more on a rougher terrain, cobblestone roads or some not to extreme offroad,,,

[@garypoole983]

18inch rear and 21inch front would make it spot on for me.

[@hodaka1000]

Not wrong or at least 18" and 19"

[@dukiemoto8676]

Enjoyed your review, liked and subscribed.

[@harshlens]

I wonder how it would look like with a supermoto front mudguard and even further, a front supermoto light.

[@willt4966]

I saw this in MCN. Great review, thanks. For context - I have an 899 Panigale, which in my opinion will be a future classic and already in demand. I'd consider replacing it with this. Cool black and gold livery, usable power and fun on road tyres without a real licence risk unless you're being stupid. A bit different, love i.

[@silversun371]

Great review,really enjoyed this bud. Got the Hero 125&would like one of these 250's

[@dustygreyfox9788]

I have the bullit 125 and love it!! I have been waiting for this video for AGES. I am so getting one and glad that bullit kept the styling and looks of the 125, and transferred it to the 250. Are they bringing out a different colour range? As I have the hero in grey which I think is the better looking one? Thanks guys! Ace video and I also know the nervous feeling of taking corners in the rain on these tyres!! Haha!

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

He said in the video you can get the silver and the bianco colours too.

[@dustygreyfox9788]

Ahh I didn’t hear that bit. Was watching while in work. That’s good to know. Thank you!

[@djsmootheuk64]

Flying down the kessy bypass looks good! Might have to have a view

[@leemartin-hine1598]

Looks great, sounds great, and at a reasonable price

[@risingphoenix1187]

I think it looks good but, Bullit motorcycles always seem to look far better in the flesh and the sound of that exhaust at the end, mucho Bueno!!👌🏿 I would definitely get one and that was a good review. The drone footage alongside the bike whilst riding could have been longer and the inclusion of all aspects of the bike would have been nice and the bike on the stand with a 360 drone view would have been great at the end of the cinematics at the beginning. Keep up the good work fellas and stay safe. 😁👍🏾

[@motorsforthemasses]

Thank you. We had 360 drone footage but Jamie was in it so I had to cut it out.....we are working on better stuff.

[@PeteA18]

Lovely review. Can someone explain how that exhaust works with the cover on the end ?

[@richardcarr6493]

WELL considering the price of gas today and costs of everything else this sounds like a great option for anyone !! its got the looks n sound etc l m sure being a scrambler it should ride well enough on any road too !! THIS proves ya dont need big to be happy on two wheels :)

[@einfacheinnachdenker9071]

The tank look like my Simson 425S from east German 1958👌💯👏👏

[@stefanandersson3774]

Thanks fore the test! great bike to have fun with! 💖✨

[@case1graffiti]

Hi mark, brought this after seeing your review which was excellent by the way… love the bike but having trouble finding parts…. Looking for a new cain and sprockets… any advice would be greatly appreciate

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Love it but that speedo is a deal breaker for me, too many cameras round my way to get confused with looking at that clock, my eyes could not read those tiny mph figures so would have to fit maybe an aftermarket dash, but the bike looks and sounds perfect dare i say way better looking than many out there and 250 is ideal for me i love my 125s but gets boring at 50 in a headwind very quickly.

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

In the 90s we converted five Honda CB250RSDs to CB250RSA installing kick start whilst retaining Electric start, I wonder how much to replace the starting ring, starter clutch, the Uk has harsh conditions obviously it’s going to take four years plus before the starter begins to deteriorate....

[@jennyshep6289]

A comprehensive review which helps a lot thank you 😊

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I like it - a lot. There are quite a few bikes (mainly 125) that try to pull off the scrambler look - with varying degrees of success. This one seems to have it spot on though. What else is out that's 250cc? Probably the Mutt 250 is the one which springs immediately to mind. But that's really roadster-biased. Also, it's air cooled too

[@terrytrooper2254]

nice looking i nearly brought a 125 one last years . but ended up getting a 250 v strom which i love

[@ipaddy]

Once again a very well made and explained video I watched it on my iPad and no matter how loud I played it I just could not feel the gear box smoothly changed gear as you said "I love the smooth way it changes gear can you hear it ! Ànd feel it ! " ill have to play it on my laptop with some better headphones.🤣

[@motorsforthemasses]

Haha, I did think that but what I mean was, could see the smooth change and no visible jolts in the video

[@mikelacross]

Funny. I was looking at the ATX 125, but can't find one to look at, let alone test ride! So then looked at the Kawasaki Vresay 300 (bit too heavy to put on a towbar) & not many about. THEN saw the Herald Maverick 250, only to see it looks exactly like this bike!

[@davidjones535]

Can't get them here in the states ssooo Bullitt if your reading this how about it ?

[@boll.ocks123]

Id buy one I live in ireland wait on price etc.when where can i get one?

[@thra5herxb12s]

I did it but I got the Herald badged version, exactly the same bike but a grand cheaper. I do like the gold wheels on this one, but not for an extra £1000.

[@pmay222]

lovely styling... now im older i need a trailie x street bike ..but with a lower saddle height....looks good but id prefer 300cc + less gearchanging

[@bLoodYfAce1984]

Are the forks adjustable like in the Vervemoto version?

[@thra5herxb12s]

I can see where the smoke is coming from, but it's brand new and shouldn't be smoking at all unless this was because the enricher was still on. I still like these and have a dealer only 15 miles from me in Maidstone.

[@foxhound5699]

Not my style of bike but really good to see the smaller manufacturers pushing into the mid sized market, give the big 4 Japanese something to think about. If Bullitt did a 250 or even 400 version of their Spirit cafe racer I'd take a SERIOUS look at that.

[@hodaka1000]

I'm not knocking em but this video would explain some of the differences between Japanese and Chinese manufacturing 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3ikhqJumrqLm7c

[@emil8709]

I would question the quality of finish. Check out the frame welding @ 4 min . Front m.guard woud'nt do much guarding at all and nothing at the rear end and no fork gaiters as well. Plz. make the ABS switchable. Are these on the option list ? For the oil filler- the tool kit should come with a flexible plastic straw :) Other than these few bits very nice looking retro Scrambler. Next a 450 would be a winner. Great presentation, good job. Thank you.

[@sergiooliveira9531]

Amazing moto,superb.this moto go to Portugal??i have One ,but 125cc, do you know if The diferent between this motos os very high...

[@juangarcia-xs8oo]

835 m/m

[@callumharding9831]

Only just realised your near Africa alive kessingland where about is the dealership is it in Lowestoft ?

[@motorsforthemasses]

Hi, yes. Lightning Storm Motorcycles

[@angelsone-five7912]

I was looking at the AJS 125 but was disappointed with the performance. Having seen this gorgeaous bike with the better get-up-and-go I think I`d like one. Thanks for showing us.

[@stevendavies8496]

Yet another brilliant video ,it's as good as I hoped it would be ,,apart from the price 3695 in other shops ,keep up your good work,,,and happy new year, all the from Wales,,,,

[@motorsforthemasses]

3695? In which shops? 4099 is Bullit price, not our price.

[@stevendavies8496]

@@motorsforthemasses was a place in redditch and a few others on Ebay but price has gone up 3995 plus otr, f,,,,,king lock down cost me again

[@ruiconstantino9577]

Tomorrow I'm going to collect my Hero 250cc just because of your video. Hope the bike is as nice as you describe it 😉

[@motorsforthemasses]

Let us know what you think?

[@ruiconstantino9577]

@@motorsforthemasses I love it! Nice look, good power for a 250cc and easy handling. As I said, a felt in love with the bullit when I saw your video. Can you please tell me which tire pressure should I use. Thank you and keep safe. Congratulations from Portugal

[@WilliamAPBodie]

Happy New year from North Germany :_:

[@andrewgibbs5135]

Looks and sounds so good but maybe a touch expensive compared to the MASH 650 (X Ride !), a 450 would hit the spot ! The RE Himalayan would also be a competitor on price but not on looks or performance. I sold mine, it just didn’t have enough smile inducing performance. Thank you for the video 👍

[@kevindarkstar]

Bullit seems to have a habit of being a bit expensive for what it is

[@grahamhutton8736]

Very interesting. I'm looking at getting a bike after not having one for 20 years. I'm 58, 5'11'' and all i'm looking for is something for the A and B road twisties from 30-70mph in the summer months to blow out the cobwebs and put a smile on my face. I've owned a lot of bikes from 50cc to Tiger 900i and had the pleasure of riding a Pan European at work (yep I had that job :) ). I love big trail bikes, but don't really want the power anymore. I was thinking KTM390, but it feels a little small for me. Perhaps this with a set of more road biased tyres would be perfect. I'd be interested in your thoughts. My mum lives in Oulton Broad so i'll have to come up and pay you a visit.

[@chris53small]

AMAZING HOW YOU REVED IT WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE AT THE END OF THE REVIEW IS THAT HI TECH OR WHAT, IN ALL HONESTY YOU REALLY SOLD THAT BIKE WITH A TOP REVIEW A JOB WELL DONE :-))

[@motorsforthemasses]

Yes, it's hard to match up every bit of talking on the bike with its exact video time, every time as the voice is recorded to my phone where as the video is GoPro Hero7 and its ability to record direct to it is more difficult. I try to match it up mostly...not always possible though.

[@michaelconway9979]

You do a great job guys

[@LeeWright-uh6qq]

Can anyone tell me the width of the handles bars please , as I've got a narrow ally to get down

[@andreashedtmann2456]

In general I would appreciate Infos about payload and drivability with pillion.

[@peterdiebel7372]

Beautiful looking ride. Id drop the air press. in the tires to finish theride. A bit pricey for a small bike, but fit & finish, comfy at 70 mph. , hmmm , dam good lookin, & quaility parts. Can I get one in Canada eh? Cheers from British Columbia.

[@sa432jh]

I hope the electrics are better on the 250 also the weather protection from the front and rear makes you look like you have had a mud bath

[@nigelfisher6896]

Looks just like the Paso XF300 that's available here in Australia

[@charaderaptor]

When you don't have a gear indicator you'll go for the next change of higher gear even though you're on top gear. Same with Bullit Hero 125. I hope the radiator on 250 would screen the electronics behind from the rainwater. In Hero 125, which is an air cooled engine, all the electronics under the rear of the fuel tank were exposed directly to wet weather on the road and the waterproofing of electrical parts are terrible and could feel the bike hiccuping, sneezing and eventually limping. 125 has bad vibration issues. My exhaust guard next to the calf came off while riding on the road. The tail light wire-joints broke while the cover was sealed and intact. After three years, one of the cluster of wires under the key ignition switch broke due to turning of the handle and completely switched off the power supply.

[@silversun371]

I had all the same issues with my bullit hero 125. Had the engine out twice &ended up putting a complete new wiring loom in. As it would not start. Would rather have a motorbike with a carburetor. All the sensors &wires are just more things to go wrong. I ended up drawing out the complete wiring diagram,to try &diagnose the starting fault. Keep riding &feeling free

[@Off-Road-4x4]

Great review. Great looking bike. Nice to see it opened up a bit. Looks like fun on the green lanes. Not keen on the Euro clocks and I do think that oil filler cap might drive me mad. Has it got an oil sight glass or a dipstick?. Cheers.

[@motorsforthemasses]

Oil sight glass

[@Off-Road-4x4]

@@motorsforthemasses Thanks, makes it easier to live with.

[@be2keen]

It's what Harley should have been making for the past 50 years...

[@botelho2771]

This motorcycle can support 2 passengers?

[@steverayson1185]

I’ve just ordered one.Can’t wait to get it and have a play 👍

[@JUICE-WRLD2.0]

how long did you have to wait ?

[@steverayson1185]

@@JUICE-WRLD2.0 it took four weeks,but that was the first load over .Got stuck in Holland at the docks. I reckon about two weeks now they’ve cleared the problem with paperwork at the Dutch side. Mine would have been here at the end of January but brexit complicated the process because of paperwork needed to importfrom Europe. Worth ringing to find out,because they had a few containers come over at the same time

[@steverayson1185]

It’s great fun for the road. I’ve had it on some loose stuff and the tyres don’t like it loads. Nylon walls ,so a bit stiff. Front gets washy. Reckon with better rubber it’d would definitely rear wheel drift on gravel😬👍Mines only just run in,but it gets about nicely and sounds brilliant

[@michaelconway9979]

I like this bike the looks and looks like a good engine and price love the gold wheels I had an xt 250 in the 80s great with gold wheels and was good in the snow it's not all about speed though some one was quick and nicked it lol

[@owenfarmer4197]

I really like how you are talking about this, I love it on the surface , I’d like to know what the travel is on the suspension and ground clearance, any chance you can tell us? Great video

[@motorsforthemasses]

Thank you, ground clearance on unlaiden is 200mm and about 90mm front fork travel.

[@juangarcia-xs8oo]

@@motorsforthemasses Sabria usted decirme la altura desde el asiento al suelo?

[@dwelsch6674]

really, really nice video! The bike looks so good and it is affordable. I think about buying the desert seld for a long time, but it is so expensive. The hero looks much better for me and it´s moore than the half price. Ok - it hasen´t the same power, but I´m getting older and so 30 hp are enough😄👍

[@brunopombo8579]

Damn.. this or the v bob 250?! Aha. Love scramblers and cruisers! This, vBob or the zontes 310 will be my upgrade from my Klight. Thanks!

[@rayguy4760]

Great looking bike

[@johngriffiths3309]

Have you done review on the mutt mastiff ?

[@randomtraveler3363]

Looks like a great bike, right size, right price and could be used on a farm for plowing fields and shown at the end.... :-)

[@spuggygame45]

Great review. Question. Do you think this 250 engine could fit on the 125 model?

[@thegit8698]

I got the 125cc hero platinum, the gear downshift from 2nd to 1st in heavy traffic was appalling so I ended up pulling away in 2nd most of the time and then doing the 2nd 1st 2nd neutral dance, I took it for its first service and after they put decent oil in it the difference is night and day on the downshift

[@motorsforthemasses]

Interesting...was it Gulf from the start? What was it changed to?

[@peterbennett4948]

I really enjoy your vids with the variety of machines. And even though this is a very nice machine it's to expensive at £4k. Personally I would pay a few hundred quid more for a 250 Fantic. But that's persons choice, keep up the informative vids. 👍

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Or 450 Royal Enfield Himalayan.

[@motorsforthemasses]

@@Thegeordiemonkey personally I feel the RE is ugly and has less bhp...but more torque. I see what you are saying, just a bit too ugly for me

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

@@motorsforthemasses oh i agree it is but i like to customise bikes i never leave a bike standard and have seen some of them customised great and obviously has more dealers, parts back up and i would worry less if i had problems after warranty ends in finding someone or getting knowledge of how to fix a problem myself as there are millions of R.E owners as opposed to Bullit plus i expect to hold value longer being from a reputable manufacturer. I expect brexit might cause problems for all things Chinese too with getting parts, taxes etc who know's.

[@ThePoschiman]

when do you test the bobber "jawa perak"?

[@samuelgillard2196]

Nice bike but at 6:50 you say "It is a road bike" and then at 18:28 "I'm not on a road bike" so which is it?

[@motorsforthemasses]

Fair point. It's an offroad bike for the road.

[@hazcat640]

Take the cat off, put a bypass pipe there and open up the exhaust, fit a better air filter and gain power and help the motor.

[@naumanmirza7]

how would you compare it with a ktm duke 125 when it comes to ride and comfort . Great Review btw

[@motorsforthemasses]

Different styles of bike, 250 more low end power, better looking, better sounding, more fun off road.

[@pezbar2024]

Thanks for a good honest review. I'm a long time classic biker and have a 1965 BSA trails bike and as I now need a commuter these new scramblers appeal.. I've seen your Mutt 400 Scrambler and you seem to like both very much. As there's not a lot of difference in price between this and the Mutt 400, give or take a couple hundred depending on dealers, which would you choose?? I imagine the 250 cheaper on insurance and fuel but I want a relaxed ride.. I'll be covering maybe 30 miles a day both duel carriageway and country lane. Cheers

[@motorsforthemasses]

Thank you, I assume you mean Mash 400, out of these 2, Mash is a smoother ride but the Bullit is more fun.

[@pezbar2024]

@@motorsforthemasses ah yes I did mean the Mash.. typing on a phone! By fun you mean more flickable? The Mash has the legs on the 250 Hero Bullet surely?

[@jimirvine4061]

Great video, many thanks!!! Would it be suitable for commute with 25 miles on motorway?

[@motorsforthemasses]

Hi, I can't see why not.

[@NatsWorkshop]

Hi I do 15 miles on a road every day and it keeps up and passes traffic fine on my 125

[@simmapallen]

No covers for the inner fork tubes and no rear fender is a bit sad to see, otherwise great looking.

[@ronaldhall2489]

When can we get one in America. Like in Dixie

[@derrenwood-peterson8518]

I'm just gonna take the hit from shipping. 🤷 New England, so I'm hoping it won't be bad... It's too good looking to pass up.

[@Milkybar3320011]

Love to look, going to have to own one!

[@jedw9983]

Great review. Thank you.

[@Russki46]

Is there any option for a different exhaust? And/or can you remove the "lid" at the end to get some more noise out of it?

[@motorsforthemasses]

You can remove the plates yes and change for a Scorpion exhaust.

[@chronomeatbag4223]

Wanted to book a test ride at the nearest place to me (tallington) that sells them no joy though...shame as it looks like a nice bike not spending 4k without having a go on one though. 😐

[@darthsregor]

love it, great review. I wanted to get one but the customer service is so bad it put me off

[@brunopombo8579]

how does this engine compare to the vtwin 250 from bullit ? this one seems faster, but this is also lighter...

[@motorsforthemasses]

This is ...hmmm as quick, if not a little quicker. The Bluroc 250 sounds better though

[@brunopombo8579]

@@motorsforthemasses hmm nice! Guess the vbob even with lesser power aint that bad. Thanks 👍

[@rc2634]

It looks awesome!

[@JUICE-WRLD2.0]

I'm 5ft 7 with a 30 inch leg would thus be to tall for me please ? Also I can't find this model to quote the insurance. I'd love to have a sit on it to get the feel of it bit. What dealers have these in stock please

[@motorsforthemasses]

Lightning Storm Motorcycles www.lsmoto.co.uk

[@JUICE-WRLD2.0]

@@motorsforthemasses that was someone on my account

[@mark.e.p]

It ticks all the boxes for me. My only reservation would be dealer support for parts, problems etc...l've not heard good things in the past. What do you think? Oh and the Gulf version is the nuts!

[@motorsforthemasses]

Parts have not been too much of an issue. Currently everything is off tempo due to getting parts shipped re:Covid but usually, not an issue.

[@davidbesant]

Bullit's own website describes it as having an 'air cooled" engine. Is that an oil cooler we can see then? Or is there an error on the website? Stop press. Just looked at your video on my lap top instead of my phone and noticed the lack of cooling fins. So it looks like the Bullit website is wrong. It is a dinky radiator though.

[@motorsforthemasses]

Sadly, alot of manufacturers copy and paste specs without checking first....I'm often ringing many manufacturers with this issue.

[@Spideynyc]

I want this bike but no one ships to the US

[@KO-pk7df]

This is the bike I would buy "Right Now" if I could find one in the USA!

[@garettbodel3002]

Can I get one of these in the united states to live in Massachusetts and would love to buy one of these things