test rides, CBT ''sports'' 125's etc.

stuman

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ok guys, in the week coming i've got my CBT booked.

so i'm looking at learner legal bikes and was quite taken by the usual suspect, the yzf-r125.

however looking at other ''sports'' 125's i've noticed aprillia have gone to the 4t dark side and released the rs4 125. now i think both of these bikes are stunning and for my daily commute plus some fun every now and again i think they fit the bill nicely.

however i have now hit a bit of a wall with trying to make a decision.

i have sent a couple of emails out to suppliers in my area and it seems you can't test ride bikes if you only have a CBT......

i've spent a couple of hours trawling through youtube etc.. and there is quite a lack of vids/info for the rs4 125.

how am i expected to decide on a bike if i can't go for a ride? i mean, the quick-shifter on the rs4 looks like a nice idea but how do i know if i cant use it?!



i am however leaning towards the aprilia for the quick shifter the slightly cheaper cost and that it's a little different but there is such a lack of reviews, comparisons and general info!! the only worthwhile vid is of some italian kids letting his dad ride it around a car park!!

so i'm in a bit of a conundrum!!

also, does anybody know what the first registration fees on a bike? i see in the small print that the prices don't generally include this!!

damn it. i just want my bike already lol!!

ohh, and another quick question.

im 25 and this will be my first vehicle. does £700 fully comp sound about right?


thanks again guys,


Stu.
 
I have currently have a Honda CBR125R because they look good and the maintenance is a lot less than the Aprilia would be + I was speaking to a guy in a Honda dealer and he was saying he knows a few people who have done well over 100k on a 125 he was saying that the engines are bullet proof and I have to say on my 04 CBR that I have used every day for a year as a commuter has yet to course me any problems I have had brake pads rear and front and a new chain and sprocket and that is it just general wear and tear.
I would say the Honda CBR is the 4th fastest out of all the sport 125s:

Aprilia rs 125
Yamaha yzf r125
Derbi gpr 125
Honda CBR 125R

Honda have just released the new 2011 model it looks good but I think my CBR125R 04 model looks more sporty.

My 2004 model



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http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/b...ke-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBR125RR-2004-current/

2011

http://hondamc2011.com/bikes/cbr125r/
 
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Honestly mate, instead of spending 3 grand or so on a 125, just do your CBT and get a cheap bike for a few months (honda CG, yamaha YBR etc) and the do your test and get a proper bike.

It will cost you less in the long run and be a lot more worthwhile.

You can pick up nicer looking bigger bikes for A LOT less than these pretentious sporty looking 125s.

(Also there wouldn't be much difference in fuel cost as you'd have to rev the ******** off one of those 125s to go any real speed)
 
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i echo above.. if yer 25 buy a £500 quid bike .. do 6 months then do yer das . I did read the review of the new aprilia 125 and it got a glowing review and if i was 17 again it would be a dream machine . But at 25 you will be bored with it in 2 months and take a huge loss .

Also the comment of the cbr being the 4th fastest 125 .. given its a cg125 in a fancy frock i would probably list it as one of the slowest but thats in a market where i include all the classic 2 stroke bikes rd/rg/tzr/dt/nsr/rs etc etc .. The cbr is a good bike but its not quick in any stretch of the imagination .

Persil
 
CBR125's are piddly little things with bicycle tyres. Sporty my arse.

And why does everything have to be bloody sporty ffs?
 
Get one of

Honda CG125
Yamaha YBR125
Suzuki GN125

They're not sporty but they're dependable and hold their value well. It won't be long until you get bored of your 125 and decide to move up, so it's not worth spending all the extra money on a bike which is only sporty in terms of looks.
 
Hey! My 125 is 'sporty'! Ok so it's in several boxes right now :D

Listen to these guys. When you're a bit further down the line any 'proper' bike you can buy for 3k will blow any of these 125s away.
 
yes, but up until now i haven't missed a car and everybody says what i'm missing out on but i don't feel the need to drive. and to be honest i want to enjoy the journey from little bikes up, and ass such would not want to buy a ******* just to save a few quid.

by the sounds of things the Aprilia will be a bit more powerful and about 15Kg lighter than the Yammy so i think pending a sit on i'm settled on the Aprilia!

CBT to get booked tomorrow get that done then i'm going to talk to the aprilia guys!

going to start a bit of a blog thread in here in a couple of days.
 
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yes, but up until now i haven't missed a car and everybody says what i'm missing out on but i don't feel the need to drive. and to be honest i want to enjoy the journey from little bikes up, and ass such would not want to buy a ******* just to save a few quid.

by the sounds of things the Aprilia will be a bit more powerful and about 15Kg lighter than the Yammy so i think pending a sit on i'm settled on the Aprilia!

CBT to get booked tomorrow get that done then i'm going to talk to the aprilia guys!

going to start a bit of a blog thread in here in a couple of days.
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A *******?

The Honda CG 125 is probably the best bike ever made.

Enjoy your Aprillia. Let us know which comes first, the engine dying or you getting bored of it.

Either way, you'll soon realise you've wasted 4 grand.
 
If you must get an Aprillia 125 don't buy it new buy one used 2-3 years old 1.5k-2.5k so when you sell it to get a bigger bike you will not lose loads of money.:)
 
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If you must get an Aprillia 125 don't buy it new buy one used 2-3 years old 1.5k-2.5k so when you sell it to get a bigger bike you will not lose loads of money.:)
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He won't be able to get the 4 stroke model second hand.

The 2 stroke models last about 5 minutes. Granted the four stroke version will probably be equally as unreliable.

RS125s are brilliant vehicle but not on the road as an everyday bike. Using one of these to commute is stupid and buying one brand new is clinically insane unless you earn 300k a year or something.
 
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