what 125 for around 1k?

sockky · 3 May 2012 at 15:40

So as it stands i've been pottering around on my vespa et4 just to get to my apprenticeship and back. I've come to the decission that i need something else, but im struggling to find many good bikes around my area for the price, any suggestions atall? I'm not atall picky

scottomus0 · 3 May 2012 at 15:42

i picked my 56 plate XT125c for 1050 a few years ago, great bike!! Hold value really well too

Morbius · 3 May 2012 at 15:51

You can get a good second hand Yamaha YBR125 for that sort of money.

SamPazz · 3 May 2012 at 16:18

Cagiva Mito, cheap insurance to

sockky · 3 May 2012 at 16:32

should have mentioned it needs to be "learner legal"

Found a grand total of 2 ybr's in a 60 miles radius of kent, that was using bike trader

... ill have a better look when i get home.

wazza300 · 3 May 2012 at 16:42

kmx 125's are good

sockky · 3 May 2012 at 17:04

Thanks ill have a look at them :]

eidolon · 4 May 2012 at 12:15

My mate picked up a 2007 CBR125R for £850 last month (full history, new tyres, chain, sprockets, brakes etc)

Only thing it didn't have was mirrors..... (now sorted)

4T5 · 4 May 2012 at 12:19

You want a 2001 NSR125, Preferably an Italian one, If not then get an English one. Should be able to get one with around 15-18k up it so get one that has had a rebuild in the last couple of thousand.
Last of the 2 stroke 125's & this one is actually reliable, Handles brilliantly & goes well & is good for up to 30k+ miles. :cool:

Trust me on this & you'll be happy with it for a fair while, Get a 4 stroke knacker & you'll wonder why you bothered.

Morbius · 4 May 2012 at 12:21

4T5 said:
Trust me on this & you'll be happy with your it for a fair while, Get a 4 stroke knacker & you'll wonder why you bothered.

But unless it's restricted it won't be learner legal...

If you're going to restrict it, you may as well get a four stroke.

4T5 · 4 May 2012 at 12:22

A Standard NSR125 is learner legal mate & they Rip up to 80 & feel fast because of the free wheeling 2 stroke engine thingy, Great bikes & the only 125 I'd buy if it was me.

Morbius · 4 May 2012 at 12:23

4T5 said:
A Standard NSR125 is learner legal mate & they Rip up to 80 & feel fast because of the free wheeling 2 stroke engine thingy, Great bikes & the only 125 I'd buy if it was me.

I bet the majority on the market lost their restrictors quite early on.

4T5 · 4 May 2012 at 12:27

Morbius said:
I bet the majority on the market lost their restrictors quite early on.

That is a Rumour I do not wish to perpetuate (oo get me with the big words) as I wouldn't want to spoil anybodys fun.
Unrestricted they are good for a ton though.

The Italian one was never restricted & the English one was mildly restricted where as the French one was Heavily restricted.