My new Aprilla Leonardo 125

[Darth-Simba]

I know its scooter bodywork but, I don't care. I love this new bike and its a million times better than my slow as fuck Piaggio Zip 50 4t.

This is a beast in comparison, runs very smooth, very stable at higher speeds and has good acceleration.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/furball80/Aprilla1.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/furball80/Aprilla3.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/furball80/Aprilla2.jpg
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[Bubbs]

Never tried a Scoot before. Everyone rips on them but that seat looks well comfy.

What's top speed on a scoot then? My YBR was 55mph but 60mph going down a hill.
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[sidewinder]

Looks like a nice little scoot those dials look,smart

[P.]

https://www.freewebs.com/danceuk/Bosele5.jpg

Nice scootay

[Darth-Simba]

I've taken it to 55mph so far and it still has a lot in the bag. It is very comfy and pleasant to ride. I reckon it will do 65-70mph and I do love the dials, very smart.
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[adam277]

Nice, so when are you going to get a proper bike?
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Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
Current Bike: Honda CBF 125: current

[P.]

[Bubbs]

[Darth-Simba]

I will get a manual when the need arises and I am ready and confidant enough. For what I need my 125 scooter is just the thing. I am happy with it and don't care what anyone thinks.

Going to get my A1 license soon as possible
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[Bubbs]

[Darth-Simba]

Someone asked what the top speed of my aprillia leonardo was. Found a NSL today and let rip, got to 120kph (73mph) before it turned to a 30 mph zone. I reckon its top speed is probably 80mph give or take a few mph either way.

It gets to 70 surprisingly quickly for a little 125
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[Bubbs]

[Darth-Simba]

Na its a 4 stroke. actual speeds as the dial was at 80mph and I think after riding all week, its 4-6mph either way on the accuracy.
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[P.]

It will hit a top genuine speed of around 70mph.

[Darth-Simba]

I will let you know its genuine top speed when I find a clear road long enough.

It is also very stable at those speeds, the wheels are pretty wide for a scooter, wider than a fair few manual 125's. It also has a very nice, large can and sounds very nice.
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[P.]

Take a sat nav and an android/iphone with pirelli super biker app and take an average of the 2.

It won't do much past 70 unless its on a hill, going down.

[Darth-Simba]

I will do, even if it only does 70mph I am happy as I have no need to go on motorways at the moment. I am more than happy with this bike.
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[P.]

No doubt, its transport at the end of the day

[Darth-Simba]

Yea it is, and no way I am using a bus. Hate the fuckers.
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Yamaha YBR 125cc 11 plate

[Irn-Bru]

My Cygnus did 65 flat out but any hint of wind and it dropped off fast, I rode it to Scotland once for the crack (well the boarder) and it was a horrible experience But for uni it was useful, loads of storage and mostly reliable. I'd never own another scooter though, I'd just put a top box on a geared bike.
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[andyscooter]

they do them in a 250cc

right quick little fuckers they are

weight of a 50cc with a 250 stuck under it
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