aprilia mx125

stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

hi guys this is my first post!!!im about to finalise a deal on a aprilia mx125 whats your thoughts on this bike for a first time buyer??im 6ft6 so that cancels out the rs125 cagiva mito etc so any input is cool i.e destricting the bike arrows pipes past experiences etc

Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

Buy the MX, you wont find anything bigger. Derestrict it by all means but DO NOT waste your money on an arrow race pipe or similiar for it. Its just not worth the money for the extra few MPH you get on the top end and it will draw attention to the fact its derestricted.
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minitrail · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Yup go for it, there a great little bike!! Thumbs Up

lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

I say go for it to,i still miss my 125 supermoto, the Dr's quick, but it don't handle like a light, road tyred youth machine.
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matt_uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2006 Karma :

im 6ft 2/3 and i look fine on a rs125.. Rolling Eyes

but yea mx125 is a nice bike
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Just make sure you're not paying too much money, unless you've got loads to throw away, anyway Smile

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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

yes, but it depends what sort of size he is in reality. Height doesn't have too much to do with it. I'm 6ft'1 and 17 stone and for the life of me cannot get on an RS125. Even the Triumph Daytona 600 I rode the other day felt like a pocket bike.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

A lot is to do with what you're used to.

I always preferred upright 'roomy' bikes - then went from a zx6 to a zx9 with rearsets set fully up and back.

I now prefer bikes with high pegs, despite particularly disliking them coming off a KLR.

Squiffy_The_Wombat · Brolly Dolly Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Karma :

I would say as a first bike its a great bet!

However if your over 17, why not think about getting your full test? you will learn more, be a better rider and be able to choose from a vast range of bikes?

I have to agree with everyone else, im 6ft2 and have ridden several 125's but they do all seem mini-motoished!
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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

But not the one we are talking about, the MX125 is decidedley huge. I think missing out the 125 stage and going straight to a big bike is kind off not good for a rider. I had loads of fun on mine, now i'm on the larger bike, it feels as though riding it like i did my 125 would see me murdered, either by a stationary object or the local police.
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stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

thanks for all input guys!!yeah i thought about getting full licence ,but i think its best to go for the 125. first the temptation on a 600 or bigger might be too much ,so i wanted 125 really