Best 125cc motorcycle. - Page 3

Jizm · 13 November 2011, 17:34

I've got this available at the mo.......

Seabay · 13 November 2011, 20:04

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Originally Posted by shoestring

Seconded! bought an early pre GS one last year with a little accident damage, repaired it and added some panniers probably cost about £1200 all in with a new set of tyres then went to France on it to visit the Normandy Landing beaches. Its got 30k on the clock but lots of history & didn't miss a beat. I planned on selling it once i'd got back but its just been to useful to let go so i'm planning a trip to the pyrenees next year with the old boy who's 74 and still riding an 1150rt. There's a good forum F650.co.uk if you do decide on one

regards AL

Seconded X2

I stuck over 50k miles on a 1999 model. Great all rounder, Poor finish quality, Easy to ride and most importantly Reliable.. however it passed away at a set of traffic lights when the gearbox shit it'self...

A Suzuki SV650 -is always temping but the engine breaking takes some getting your head around.

B Kawasaki ER5/6 - Easy to ride, Smoother than the SV650, 300 training schools cant be wrong

C Honda CBF 5/600 - A great allrounder, Honda quality - nuff said

D Honda Deuville 650/700 - My current weapon, Shaft drive, Weather protection, Carrying capacity, Lighter than my Pan European 1100.

Any of the above is better than any 125. Get your licence done and enjoy 2 Wheels.

kerny · 13 November 2011, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Seabay

Seconded X2

I stuck over 50k miles on a 1999 model. Great all rounder, Poor finish quality, Easy to ride and most importantly Reliable.. however it passed away at a set of traffic lights when the gearbox shit it'self...

A Suzuki SV650 -is always temping but the engine breaking takes some getting your head around.

B Kawasaki ER5/6 - Easy to ride, Smoother than the SV650, 300 training schools cant be wrong

C Honda CBF 5/600 - A great allrounder, Honda quality - nuff said

D Honda Deuville 650/700 - My current weapon, Shaft drive, Weather protection, Carrying capacity, Lighter than my Pan European 1100.

Any of the above is better than any 125. Get your licence done and enjoy 2 Wheels.

Cheers Seabay, I'm looking at doing the quick access which will probably be after Christmas. I'm having an op on my knee next sunday so I will be out of action for a good six weeks anyway.

kerny · 13 November 2011, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Jizm

I've got this available at the mo.......

Nice cbr is that a custom paint job ?

osprey__viper · 13 November 2011, 21:34

As others have said. Get your test done and come and buy a brand new Triumph from me!!! I'll take a rib in p/x

Jizm · 13 November 2011, 22:14

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Originally Posted by kerny

Nice cbr is that a custom paint job ?

No it's original. Not sure what Honda were thinking.

Courageous · 13 November 2011, 22:43

I'm not sure they WERE thinking........

Jizm · 14 November 2011, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Courageous

I'm not sure they WERE thinking........

I think they got cocky and decided cbrs would sell no matter what they looked like.

rik_elliott · 14 November 2011, 17:36

Cbf 125. It looks quite sporty, is about a grand less than the cbr but is pretty much just as nippy. It's the best selling bike in the uk. I got one recently, it's great. Got 134mpg from my last tank (£10.66 to brim it) and that was with some fairly exuberant riding. I wouldn't swap it for anything.

Shog69 · 14 November 2011, 20:12

He's seen sense and is giving the 125's a wide berth, to slow, no torque, crap in the wind. If your going down the 2 wheeled route, wait till summer.

Courageous · 14 November 2011, 20:20

I think he's coming around to the one wheel route actually

rik_elliott · 14 November 2011, 23:44

Shame, I got my 125 for similar reasons as he originally stated, fun and to save money for the boat. I admit a larger bike would be great and I do find myself wishing I had one like my brothers (BMW 1200GS a beautiful machine) but for my needs I just can't justify it. Whatever you choose you'll have a blast.

Courageous · 15 November 2011, 05:58

THAT's for sure! Safe riding folks but make it fun

kerny · 15 November 2011, 09:53

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Originally Posted by rik_elliott

Shame, I got my 125 for similar reasons as he originally stated, fun and to save money for the boat. I admit a larger bike would be great and I do find myself wishing I had one like my brothers (BMW 1200GS a beautiful machine) but for my needs I just can't justify it. Whatever you choose you'll have a blast.

You are quite right I did

but the feed back from most of the experienced bikers on this thread does say go bigger and I have been researching on the internet on 500cc to 600cc bikes and I would still be saving unless, I went over the 600cc models.

kerny · 15 November 2011, 13:33

I will be looking at doing the direct access course after xmas, and a recommended, school near me charges £330 depending on experience which I don't think is bad.

I might have to pay a bit more though as the last bike I had was one of these back in 1975 any oldies on here will remember them

The faster one was the yamy FX1E

HONDA SS50Z 1973 - YouTube

Courageous · 15 November 2011, 13:54

I had the FS1-E (the fizzy) and believe it or not bought mine brand new in cafe racer config

I used to ride it 300 miles from my home in Margate all the way to Liverpool throughout the winter. Took me 11 hours! All that for a weekend with me ma'! Eventually it gave up on me at spaghetti junction (yes I rode it on the motorways)

My opp'o at school had a Gilera which was faster zooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!

Seabay · 15 November 2011, 14:28

[QUOTE=kerny;429819]I will be looking at doing the direct access course after xmas, and a recommended, school near me charges £330 depending on experience which I don't think is bad.

I might have to pay a bit more though as the last bike I had was one of these back in 1975 any oldies on here will remember them

Reading this WARNING Bells are ringing !!

£330 Ask what this figure includes

CBT? (£100) Test Fees? (£31 & £15.50 & £75) Bike hire(£20 per day)

You may end up with a nasty bill when your expecting £330.

As them about retests as sometimes $hit happens.

The average price is around £500 - £650 which should include everything and plenty of time on a bike....

There again I may be totally wrong as I have only been a trainer for the last 10 years

kerny · 15 November 2011, 14:30

[QUOTE=Seabay;429828]

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Originally Posted by kerny

I will be looking at doing the direct access course after xmas, and a recommended, school near me charges £330 depending on experience which I don't think is bad.

I might have to pay a bit more though as the last bike I had was one of these back in 1975 any oldies on here will remember them

Reading this WARNING Bells are ringing !!

£330 Ask what this figure includes

CBT? (£100) Test Fees? (£31 & £15.50 & £75) Bike hire(£20 per day)

You may end up with a nasty bill when your expecting £330.

As them about retests as sometimes $hit happens.

The average price is around £500 - £650 which should include everything and plenty of time on a bike....

There again I may be totally wrong as I have only been a trainer for the last 10 years

I will double check.

kerny · 15 November 2011, 14:42

Here's the link seabay.

DAS |

hardnose · 15 November 2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by kerny

I will be looking at doing the direct access course after xmas, and a recommended, school near me charges £330 depending on experience which I don't think is bad.

I might have to pay a bit more though as the last bike I had was one of these back in 1975 any oldies on here will remember them

The faster one was the yamy FX1E

HONDA SS50Z 1973 - YouTube

AP 50 from Suzuki was the daddy of 50s back in the good old days kerny , fetching a fortune these days . Makes you wish youd kept them old relics

IMO being a biker for far too many years , get your test and go for the bandit 600 , cheap to buy , run and service and you can get a mint low mileage one for about £1500 , well quick enough for an old born again