Anyone heard of superbyke? Please

[Jai466]

***This question has been posted on the “New Bikers” section and the “General Bike Chat” I do not want to cause confusion, just want many members advice on this matter***

Passed my CBT Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.... Thanks for your help.

Was down South today and I got offered a bike, by a company called SuperByke... RMR 125 Black anyone heard of it?
The guy was offering me a Brand New only 1 mile on the clock 58plate (registered on 3rd Sept 08) for £1300 they retail for about £1650.

I was told it’s a Chinese make but has a Suzuki engine??????

Do you think I should go for it the model is RMR125 and web site is https://www.superbyke.co.uk/product.php?product=RMR125&PHPSESSID=16841e2e2a3f87bf00015f3a90242283

Parts are easy available in UK for this bike

This is the spec...

1. Engine
125cc 4-Stroke, Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Air-Cooled
2. Max Power
7.2/9000 Kw/Rpm (9.6hp/Rpm International)
3. Product Size
2115×830×1140 mm
4. Petrol Tank Capacity
10.6 L
5. Petrol Consumption
2.1 L / 100 Km
6. Max Speed
62 mph
7. Start Style
Electric
8. Displacement
124.5 mL
9. Transmission
5-Speed, Normal Mesh, Manual Clutch
10. Brakes
Front Disc, Rear Drum
11. Net Weight
118 Kg
12. Ignition
C.D.I.
13. Wheel Size
Front Tyre 110/70-17, Rear Tyre 130/70-17
14. Load Capacity
150 Kg
15. Seat Height
890 mm
16. Colours Available
Matt Black With 3 Sticker Designs
17. Key Features
Triple wall aluminum rims, USD forks, wavey disc, LED lighting


Thoughts will be higher appreciated.

Thanks

[petemell]

It won't be genuine Suzuki engine, probably a replica made in China.

Suzuki make engines for Sachs, Cagiva, they doubtfully supply Chinese manufacturers.

[EddyJones]

It wont be a Suziki engine it will be a replica of one, normaly made using cheap parts and labour.

This in turn makes the bikes have a lot of problems tbh and which is why chinease bikes get such a slating.

[SoulRider]

Stay well and truly away from Chinese bike, the temptation to buy one is there because of the price, but you will be wasting every penny you spend on them. Save up a bit longer and get a jap bike.
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[MarJay]

I've got a feeling that Superbyke aren't chinese... I thought they were Yamaha rebranding but I can't remember now.

I'm getting old.

(edit} No, I'm wrong they are chinese. You can tell I'm getting old, I'll now admit when I'm wrong! Who is it that are Yamaha under a different name then?

Just to point out, there is standing advice on this forum which says "Never buy a chinese motorcycle".

At least until they start making decent ones anyway.
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[Ste]

They're Chinese, at the top of the home page of their site it says:


Chinese Motorcycles and Scooters
Supplying the UK with Chinese Motorcycles and Scooters since 2001.
All of our Chinese motorcycles come with an excellent spare parts backup and warranty.
We only import high quality motorcycles from China and vigorously test all of our Chinese motorcycles to ensure excellent reliability and customer satisfaction.

[yambabe]

It's well overpriced for a Chinese bike.

https://www.theinternetbikeshop.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=85

Compare it to that.

It really depends what you want it for, build quality on the Chinese bikes is not as good as the japs yet (although some of them are getting better, Sukida have a lot fewer problems these days) and they don't stand up too well to being thrashed or continual operator error.

If you want a bike that isn't expensive to buy and that you are pretty much able to afford to throw away when you've finished with it then a chinese one will probably do you. If you need some residual value when you want to re-sell get a couple-of-years-old jap instead.
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[Shaun]

We're bike racists round here, don't buy the orange mans orange bikes, they rot just as quick as an actual orange.

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[Whosthedaddy]

I've got a Chinese bike, fair enough not done too many miles in the last 6 months or so but coming up to 2 years in December and its still A ok.

If you want a cheap bike then get a cheap bike just don't expect too much.

Theres a big band wagon, you're on it or you're off it with many people not even having owned or ridden one.

[MinhDinh]

[bs16]

Wahhhhyyyyy. They sell powerbands in all different colours

[Biker101]

Dont buy the chinese crap, get this, its the same style, same price if you haggle a little, is only a year old, won't break down as much, will be faster and will hold some value.

https://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/HONDA+XR/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236,N-117-239-4294965354-4294967196/advert.action?R=200836317984768&distance=162&postcode=HX3+7RE&channel=BIKES&make=HONDA&model=XR&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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[Bofh5]

From the website:

Comment:
Feast your eyes on this beautiful looking bike. Now back in stock



Look quick because it'll self destruct the second moisture comes in to contact with it.

They probably vacumn pack them to prevent the thing desolving.
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[Jai466]

Thanks for the advice.

I spoke to the company and its sellers and they have confirmed that its a Suzuki liceased engine which is made in China, Its the same engine as the DR125 and the GS125.

I'll try to get the number for Suzuki China and going to find out if this is true.

Wish me luck.

[Peter3hg]

[MarJay]

[Knacker]

Basically your going to be paying out for a 08/58 registration just hope you get a decent reg so you can sell it private

You might also have 2 tyres after wheels rotted away.
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[Jai466]

All you guys here are right...

I should have known before...

My Uncle has a Honda CBR which I'm taking of his hands, and what a bike WOW.

Much more better bike, keeps a decent value and top brand.

Thankssssssss

[Devans]

Yeah my step dad uses 2 superbykes for his training school

they work well, but rust the there after care servive is sghit, they will quite happily take your money, but not refund it