Newbie in seak of help

Pricer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Karma :

Hello All,

Im new to biking and i am in seak of my first bike. I have read the newbie post and have fallen in love with the Hyosung Comet 125 or any 125 with that shape. I do Downhilling so i know how to control a bike but that becomes a how new ball game when it comes to motor bikes. How much do these bikes go for second hand or is there any other make or model with this type of design i can get for cheap money?

cheers
Pricer

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

How much have you got to spend on the bike?

Don't forget, you'll need £100 for the cbt. Probably £300-400 for insurance. And the minimum clothing recommended is a helmet (i'd spend at least £100), a textile jacket (something worthwhile can be had for £50-100), gloves (around £30), and boots (decent ones start at around £100)

Pricer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Karma :

Well, ive just started a new job so ive got a constant income coming in so ill just keep on saving umtill i have enough

THCi · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Id rekon on less than £1,500 for a decent example. But spend more you get a better example.

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nick606 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Karma :

well come congz on new job the hyosung comet is a chinese bike and most chinese bikes have a poor build quality would recommend any jap bike and a few others eg aprilla (im not bias or anything i swear Razz

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but its up to you gl

nick

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

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

The comet is over weight and underpowered as well as it seems having slightly questionable build quality despite being more expensive than a similar Honda - so I'd suggest you need to /really/ like the looks to choose one.

Marci · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

If you like the Comet 125's looks, I'd highly recommend a Cagiva Planet 125 - https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/cagiva_planet_125_1999.php

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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Having looked at one Here I can say they are a tad on the large size for a 125...... Makes my ZZR 250 look like a ped in comparsion..

Seem to be selling well acording to the staff at the shop.
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Greg · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Karma :

I have just bought a second hand Comet off ebay - 2 years old, 6k miles, good condition. It included an Oxford paddock stand , Acumen alarm, replacement oil, fork seals etc....all for a very reasonable £1050. Very Happy

The bike itself looks very pleasing to the eye as it appears to be a larger motorcycle (im 6ft 4 so needed a larger than average bike) Ive only ridden it round the car park in preparation for my CBT, but the sound, engine, looks and feel to the bike I believe to be the best of the 125s as an overall package. The only other bigger style V twin in the 125 market was the Honda Varadero which I had looked at but is extremely pricey for what you get.

I would recommend the Comet to anyone as I'm sure they will have no regrets.....but time will tell how it performs on an open road Exclamation

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