Bike safety

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

Hey guys, I'm new here.
I have decided it is the time in my life to get I bike.
I'm turning 18 march 23rd and I have decided to buy myself a 125cc bike.
I've spoken to my friend and he say's the aprilia or the cagiva.
Any views or opinions please post.

One of my major problems is money but it will be affordable as a birthday present from my mother.
However she is extremely paranoid and I need all the info and URL's that I can get that will prove to her that it is safe to ride a motorbike in the hands of a safe driver. I know I am a safe driver because of my car driving which I like to think is overly safe at times.

Any help would be appreciated and should help me join this wonderful hobby that all of you seem to love so dearly.

Thanks

P.s Can the aprilia 125 hold passengers?

Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

Once you've passed your test why don't you do an advanced riding course to prove to your mum you're a safe rider.

www.iam.org.uk/
www.rospa.org.uk/
www.bikesafe.co.uk/

Yes the aprillia can hold passengers (once you've got your full license)
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oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

The 125 can hold passengers. It looks pretty small.

Here:

https://www.aprilia.com/models03/road/eng/modello.phtml?id=27#

Thanx for the help

all other info appreciated.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The only evidence you'll really find is anecdotal, there isn't anywhere that states any percentages that'll make your mum feel any better, especially not about 18 year old RS125 riders (isn't it the most crashed bike or something?).

Your best bet is advanced training, like Grooves says, and good safety gear. And don't ride like a twat. Smile

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Syfoon · TRUCK!!! Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Karma :

Pillion on an RS125 or Mito isn't fun.

Its not too shabby on an NSR, the dual seat helps muchly, but its just so damn slow Razz

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oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

Well It seems that I had the wrong info.

Please post what you think is the top 5 starter bikes.
I'm in the UK.
I need room fo a passenger.

Thanx

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

P.s What's an NSR?

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

www.nsr125.com

You can take a passenger on any bike with a back seat (that's 99% of them). Whether it's particularly comfortable or not is another thing alltogether.

If you're going to be doing it all the time, you might want to look at something different to if it's only occasional.

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

Or if you can't think of any good starting bikes could you give me a web site that will.

ooooo........I'm awefully demanding aren't I.

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Well the advise most of us give when buying your first 125 is buy cheap, pass your test and get a bigger bike. I'd say go for an NSR125, I've got one and am happy I bought it.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Read this: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=16536

Go to Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha websites and look in the 125 category.

Most people on here started on NSR125s. I never had a 125 so can't really recommend one over another.

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Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

Thanx for all the advice it's been very useful.

I will need to use the motorway once I get my license, will an 125 be enough?

plus i might have a passenger on board.

Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

So what prices should I be looking at for a 125 roughly.

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

suziki, yamaha and kawasaki don't seem to do 125's

Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

Suzuki - RG
Yamaha - TZR

I'm pretty sure kwak do a 125 2 stroke too...
Just cant remember it of the top of my head.

You can get 125's sports* motorbikes as such from about £600 upwards depending on age and condition.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

AR125 !!!

oliver · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Karma :

well what are your views on the eliminator by kawasaki?

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Google tells me it'd do about 60mph, and cost a lot to repair if you dropped it.

Get something old! Smile

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Don't be silly, you want a good quality Hyosung!

https://trade.hyosung.co.kr/kor/products/image/transport_rx125.jpg

125 4-stroke, the dogs danglies! Wink

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

Off the top of my head:
(motorbikes not scooters) and there's plenty more:

Suzuki:
GS125
TS125
RG125
DR125

Kawasaki:
AR125
KMX125

Yamaha:
TZR125
DT125
SR125

I think most of them also do cruiser style ones, though IMO they're best avoided. Unless you particularly don't like handling or power.

Okay, not all those are available as new bikes, but there's little decent reason to buy a new 125.