125 Question

Fuddymumpster · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hey all,

I took my Gilera Coguar 125 out yesterday on a nice open road. The bike would not go above 65mphp and when it was doing that speed the engine shook so badly I though it was about to explode. What speed are these bikes capable of and is it normal for all the vibration from the engine?

Any help would be appreciated.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not ridden a Coguar. However I would expect it to be a bit faster than that (but not much). Probably 70 top, maybe 75 if you crouch down over the tank (will look very silly on that bike). I would expect some vibration as well, but not much. Less than using a hammer action drill, for example.

All the best

Keith
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syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

If its a single cylinder I wouldn't expect much over 70, I ride a suzuki marauder 125, which is a cruiser and to get it to 65 you have to make the engine scream.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I used to go on rideouts with a mate who has a Maurder 125 Suzuki thing and Rolling Eyes

it topped about 65mph max down a hill

syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

yea i've only got 70 out of mine but on the other hand it is a cruiser after all, I got a reasonable deal with mine so im well happy with it until I get my test. It's quite low tuned for a 125 as well they've tried to hard to make it sound like a cruiser.