Motorcycle specifications Bullit Motorcycles Bluroc 250 2020 Citadine and herbe

Bullit is one of a number of recent brands to have chosen a vintage, low-cost positioning, while at the same time paying careful attention to the appearance of its models. Up until now, the Belgian brand's models have been 50s and 125s, designed to satisfy an urban clientele. With this Bluroc 250, we're moving into a new dimension.

It' s got guts. That's the first thing you say to yourself when you see the mechanics. I specify "seeing"; you'll understand why later. Rather than install a single engine twice as big, Bullit has chosen to install twice as many cylinders. With its V-twin in the frame, the 250 Bluroc really looks more serious. What's more, the companion tailpipes add to the mechanical charisma.

On the other hand, let's not get carried away with its pretensions. Although it's got 249 cm3 in the gullet, this block barely puts out more watts than a modern 125. The Bluroc offers just 17.7 hp and just over 2 mkg. This is hardly surprising, given the technology used: air-cooled, 2 valves and 1 ACT per cylinder, with designs dating back several decades... only the fuel injection adds a touch of modernity. The gearbox is also vintage, with 5 gears under the boot.

We' ll choose this displacement for its extra power compared to the 125... not really for the potential of a 2 1/2. Apart from its lung, this city scrambler is not lacking in charm. The small grille over the headlight, the gussets on the 37 mm forks, the seat finished with a small backrest and the rear plates (Guzzi V7 III style) are all appropriate.
Spoked rims and chunky treaded tires give the impression that the bike would appreciate a detour into the forest. OK, but it's a small detour.

not a bad little speedometer. With a small digital window that hasn't chased away the traditional rev counter needle ;-). Small details range from the winky to the totally kitsch, to be chosen from the handlebar reinforcement bar, the chromed fuel filler flap, the small engine cowl, the well-shaped fuel tank, or the petal brake discs.

Classic braking equipment , with ABS module, a disc for each wheel (280 mm / 240 mm) and a 4-piston caliper at the front and a single-piston caliper at the rear, will have to stop a machine that weighs around twenty kilos more than the 125. The seat height is also higher, at 820 mm, compared with 745 mm for the smaller model.

No aluminum for the double-cradle frame or swingarm. We're sticking to the basics, but this isn't a problem, and in fact it's quite sufficient for the purpose. It also stands out with its LED daytime running lights, and its sparrow-like appetite (3.2 l/100) means you can ride all week on a full tank. with 14 liters in the saddlebag, it promises a range of over 400 kilometers.

The Bluroc 250 is also symbolic. It's the first Bullit to enter the zone where a large-cube license is required. It's a first step that might just whet your appetite. 400 ? 500 ? Larger blocks are not hard to find in China.
Positioned at under 4,000 euros, the Bluroc has to contend with the more powerful Mash Scrambler 400, but the Chinese-Belgian model benefits from a different, sleeker style and the visual appeal of a V-Twin.