CBR125,YZF R125 or RS125,GPR125/50

[rac3r]

Hi all just done my CBT and want a sporty 125 for everyday use. I really like the RS125 but have been reading around and it seems they need alot of maintenance like rebuilds and so on. Is this true?

I have also looked at the YZF R125 but its a little too expensive and im worried about depreciation. After this i also looked at the CBR but im not too keen on it. So its down to the YZF and the RS, any advice?

Thanks all

[Marcg868]

If you want sporty, and performance. Get the RS125. They cost no more to maintain than a 4 stroke but provide more fun and more longetivity.

I have a CBR 125 and it bores me to death and has cost me just as much to run as both my NSR and RS 125
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[rac3r]

What is the rebuild cost for the RS and how often does it need doing?

[MetalheadA7X]

The YZF looks beautiful for a learner legal bike but i would go with the RS.

2T>4T when it comes to fun.

Thats why i am after a DT125X instead fo the Derbi Senda

[rac3r]

Speaking of Derbi ive just seen the GPR and might settle for one of those!

[Kickstart]

[MetalheadA7X]

[rac3r]

With the Derbi i can only find the 50cc versions, anyone know where i can find the 125 and also what is the 50cc version like at full power?
thanks for the info...keep it coming

[MetalheadA7X]

I was looking at the Derbi GPR on the MCN classifieds.

Got a few 125cc's but mainly they got 50's.

[rac3r]

anyone know the top speed of the GPR50?(new shape)

[AJI]

Why would you be now looking at 50s if you're capable of getting a 125?

Even a derestricted GPR50 would be slower than a bog basic CG125
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[rac3r]

because there are no GPR125's about and i will only be riding around the town as i live in london and will be soon going to uni in london aswell...i would prefer the 125 though

[Marcg868]

Just go with the RS or a Mito. Theres plenty of them about, plenty of spares and they are reliable enough.

Top ends arent much £100 ish maybe a bit more.
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[Newbiker0507]

I plumped for safety and reliability when I was in your position OP, and got the CBR125R. I don't regret it in the sense that it does exactly what I've asked of it, and other than a few problems (that wouldn't have been caused but for my own lack of knowledge about bikes) it's been perfect.

I went for a 4T over a 2T simply because I've heard 2Ts cost a lot to maintain, and as a student, I don't have a lot of cash...

I'm looking for an upgrade now however, upon the impending (hopeful) completion of my DAS...

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[rac3r]

thanks for the advice but im confused even more! so out of the Derbi GPR (probaly 50),Aprilia RS125 and the YZF which is the best to go for?

[PeterNSR]

i have been told that the rs is unreliable, but depends how u look after it and how old it is.
I would go for the yzf because i think they look awesome

good luck
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[Kickstart]

Hi

I would no bother with the Derbi. No point limiting yourself to something that slow for no real reason.

If I lived where I would use the bike out of town reasonably often them I would go for the RS. If it was just as a good looking round town commuter then the YZF might be a better choice.

All the best

Keith
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[PeterNSR]

get a cbr 125
very realible m8
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[sandino]

You could look up a Rieju 125, little bit cheaper than a Japanese bike and quite sporty. Not a sack of Chinese shit either, built in Spain.

The thing to bear in mind about CBR125s is that they have almost the same tyre profile as a CG125, so if i were you i would wait it out till the YZFR125 becomes available. If it were me, i would choose handling over top speed on a 125, realistically theyre much more fun if you use them within their limits.
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[Matthie]

I have a GPR50 (the new shape) 2005 and mine goes about 60 (I have had 58 out of it but thats pushing it). It is just derestricted and had no tuning.

Nice little bike to run around on but be prepared to struggle going over 50.