Honda CR125 info needed

GSXReater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

I have done 5 years worth of road riding and want to do some offroad riding. A few questions:

1. Where can i find definitions of the different types of riding/biking e.g motocross, enduro etc....? Basically which one will suit me best as i dont want to do road riding and dont wanna pay MOT or tax but live in london so what would be best for me.

2. I like the look of the honda CR125. Can anyone give me some info on this bike? I want to be able to service it myself. Im used to haynes manuals for sportsbikes so is there an equivalent? Or a workshop manual.

Anyone owned a cr125? Some opinions of the bike pls?

Cheers.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Basically:

Enduro : for 'endurance racing' - these tend to have lower service intervals, be heavier and have less power.

motocross : this is the equivelent of a 125GP or 250GP bike of the dirt world, so very fast and focused, light weight and makes lots of power, but needs regular maintenance. Can be a bit of handfull.

Trials : for going up rather than accross things.

Supermoto : Fitted with road tyres and better front brake, for road use.

If you live in London, can you get your bike to somewhere you can ride it without a long push (ie van, trailer etc if required)? If not, it'd be worth looking at a road registered one I'd have thought.

You can get workshop manuals for most off road bikes.

GSXReater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the ino G, really clears things up for me.

Ok anyone got any good/bad info about the CR125 (motocross appeals the most to me)?

Also where can i find info on offroading places around north london?

syconi · L Plate Warrior Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Karma :

my friend owns a cr 125 and i have drove it numorus times. he has never had any problems with it and it is very quick.any time have have drove it handles really well and its not that heavey so pretty easy to pick up if you ditch it.

in my opinion it is the ideal bike for you if choosing to do the motocross.

happy riding Very Happy

GSXReater · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks all for your advice. I ended up getting a cheap honda cr250, but its got problems, see my other posts.

Cheers.