New learner legal 4-stroke Yamaha!
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Amen to that - 2 stroke are a lot more fun than 4 stroke. I preferred my derestricted RS125 to the 600 that followed it.
New Yam is a nice looking bike - although I'd need to see one on the flesh to judge if it looks too toy-like.
I think the R125 looks a fantastic bike. Would much rather have that against hondas current CBR 125.
About the 250 subject. Just read in MCN that Kawasaki are bringing out a 250 Ninja, its going to be a 4 stroke Parallel Twin with 30 hp. Looks like its gona be a great sports bike for people like me who are stuck with 33bhp limit for 2 years!
pfff what waste of a great looking bike by putting a piece of crap 4-stroke in it.. should have used a easily derestricted 2 stroke in it.
There has always been a 250 ninja just not sold here the americans love them.. i guess they are updating the currants 80's styling and releasing it here.
There has always been a 250 ninja just not sold here the americans love them.. i guess they are updating the currants 80's styling and releasing it here.
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Its not what everyone wants these days. When i was 17 i much prefered to have a 4 stroke V twin rather than a 2 stroke.
'Its not what everyone wants these days. When i was 17 i much prefered to have a 4 stroke V twin rather than a 2 stroke.'
I'm sure a lot of people would like the option of destricting a 2 stroke and getting 30+
hp then geting a 4 stroke and be permanatly restricted to under 15hp. Especially since this bike is at least gonna cost £3000 probably closer to 4.
I'm sure a lot of people would like the option of destricting a 2 stroke and getting 30+
hp then geting a 4 stroke and be permanatly restricted to under 15hp. Especially since this bike is at least gonna cost £3000 probably closer to 4.
The new Kwak looks like the new ZXR's. Here's some pics.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/N...2008kawasaki250ccninjahitormiss/?&R=EPI-94578
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/N...2008kawasaki250ccninjahitormiss/?&R=EPI-94578
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Its not always about power. I would much rather have the learner legal limit of around 15 hp and just cruise along rather than a high reving buzzing little engine. Everyone has a different preference.
The price of the R125 is said to be close to Hondas £2599 CBR 125.
Yamaha are bringing out this btw
WR250X
Looks nice i think.
Looks really smart that. Always had a thing about Supermoto style bikes aswell. Its just a shame i can never seem to safely put my feet down. Was considering either a single (supermoto) or a V twin when i am finished with the FZ6.
here are the pics!
What do we think guys?
I really fancy one of those, have been thinking about getting a bike for a while now. Looks good for a 125..
What do we think guys?
I think i've got more chance of being elected Pope than Yamaha have of ever selling a single one of them that doesn't end up repainted black&yellow or Gaulois blue with #46 decals plastered on it?
Because not all people want a bike that sounds like an angy wasp or has the maintenance overhead of a two stroke.
I know the RS125 is a great bike, but it's not the easiest 125 to live with for anyone doing longer rides/commutes frequently.
CG125 for commuting, Aprilia for tweaking racing & fun. Those Aprilias break 120-130 on the Isle of man. Most will be easily tweaked to 110 & the early ones you only had to lift the seat & unplug 1 wire for a 90mph 1T 
No way would i go for a 4 stroke crapper that was restricted if i was going for a 1T.
There are not many pleasures a young person can have that match Screaming the **** out of a 2 stroke stinking up the countryside with 2 stroke oil. It is a Right of Passage for All.
Of course they need looking after & regular rebuild but that is how us mech heads learnt what we know now.
Those that want to plod along on restricted 4 strokes shouldn't get a bike in my opinion. A Mule perhaps or one of those gay Leccy bikes.
No way would i go for a 4 stroke crapper that was restricted if i was going for a 1T.
There are not many pleasures a young person can have that match Screaming the **** out of a 2 stroke stinking up the countryside with 2 stroke oil. It is a Right of Passage for All.
Of course they need looking after & regular rebuild but that is how us mech heads learnt what we know now.
Those that want to plod along on restricted 4 strokes shouldn't get a bike in my opinion. A Mule perhaps or one of those gay Leccy bikes.
Yuck. That goes for all Yam's now.
If you want a decent looking 125 you need a Derbi GPR125, if you want a fast one you go for an Aprilia RS125, if you want a 4 stroke, buy a car or a 600 or bigger
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I was going to sell my ZX6 and go for a nice shiny new FMX650, until I learned it only had 30bhp.
I seriously hate Yam's, they're cheap looking and are made with sugar paper.
If you want a decent looking 125 you need a Derbi GPR125, if you want a fast one you go for an Aprilia RS125, if you want a 4 stroke, buy a car or a 600 or bigger
.I was going to sell my ZX6 and go for a nice shiny new FMX650, until I learned it only had 30bhp.
I seriously hate Yam's, they're cheap looking and are made with sugar paper.