Which Bike??

[Nick__C]

Hey guys,,
I've been looking through the forum recently and i've been wondering about what first bike to get.
For along time i've wanted a NSR125 however i have read in places about them being 01 at latest and old?
Any opinions or experiences of this?

On the four stroke side i was thinking about a Yamaha R125?
Again any opinions on this?

I know pretty little to do with motorbikes i have however i've been interested in&been wanted one since i can remember

So yeah any help what so ever.
Thanks,,
Nick.

[Moonie]

01 is nout, there are people on here running much older 125's absolutely fine.

You may know already but if not:

2 strokes, NSRs, RSs, Mitos etc. have a higher maintenence rate but are alot more fun and generally fine.

4 strokes, CBRs, YZFs, CGs, are more reliable, but will never get to the sort of speed you could on a two stroke.

So basically it's up to you.

Although my 2 pennies is that the maintenence on a 2T is well worth the extra kicks, and that if you do get a 4T then the YZF-R125 is way over priced.
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[petko17]

Hi i bought yzf r 125 2 weeks ago and its absolutely briliant!!! Worth every penny.
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[Nick__C]

Alright guys thankyou both,
i did pretty much have my heart set on an NSR till someone mentioned about them being 01 and old...
&the 3k for a new R125....

I was also wondering whether i should make my first bike a long term investment and keep it for a while?
or pass my test's asap sell&buy a restricted 400 or something along those lines?
Any opinions on that?
Thanks,,

[NexusDragon]

I always had my heart set on riding and set out to do the Cbt and get a 125cc.

I bought a brand new Ybr125 as nmy first bike, didn't use it very much to be honest - didn't even run it in. Six months after buying it I decided to do the DAS to get it out the way. I enjoyed it so much Iended up trading in the Ybr for a 600cc.

Now depending on what you want to use the bike for, I'd say do the Cbt and see how you feel. Theres nothing wrong with owning a 125cc long term if its for a short commute etc but you may find yourself yearning for a little more power after a while.
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[Moonie]

And also how old are you mate?

Like I said, '01 is not old.
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[nasty]

I've got an NSR125 on a 94 plate and it's great, it looks pretty much the same as a later one as it's the foxeye model, I don't even get laughed at by the bigger bike boys as they know the NSR is a fiesty little 125.
I plan on keeping this after I pass my test this month for the fact that it is pure fun on 2 wheels and I love riding it.

If you buy a newer bike just think what the service and repair bills are gonna be like, especially if you drop it and damage the fairing on something like the YZF r125 - it will cost you a small fortune
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[Bike_craze1]

YZF125 is worth it.
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[petko17]

even if you will buy yzf r 125 for £3K ( £3079 otr) and you will want to sell it after a year i think you will still getting a decent money back, there are always people willing to buy 125cc to learn at. Minus point is, i drive like 5 times, done 120 miles, and want something quicker right now, but its great to learn all the basic things, riding position, feel of the bike ( i know that every bike is different but to get a general feel to be on 2 wheels), learn the curves, counter steering, breaking, etc etc. I went for a new one because didnt wanted to buy something that i will spend most of the time repairing it. Just my view
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[MarJay]

[Nick__C]

yeah i agree with alot of the posts.
I do think the R125 looks great however the price tag...
Depreciation etc.

Im only 16 atm btw i was asking purely for an idea of what kind of thing to look for and how much i will need.
10 monnths(N)

[Moonie]

10 months?

buy a 50 lol
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[PeterNSR]

Hey buddy.I am 17 and have a nsr 125.If you get a 4t u will get bored of it.Buy a 2t and you will love it.The nsr is a big 125 .when i first saw it i thought it was a 250cc lol.Seriously you will not regret it .
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[Nick__C]

(Y) i think i will.

Moonie,
i have considered a 50 but unless i get a full time job(N)
but,,
if we're on the subject can anyone recommend a good 50?
Derbi Senda?

[Moonie]

Derbi GPR or an Aprilia RS50, Sendas are so slow you might as well get a scooter.
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[Nick__C]

RS50?
Aren't they unreliable as fuck?
How much for a gpr? :/

[Moonie]

ahah they both have the same everything basically, and yeah they are but so is a Senda.
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[Nick__C]

ahh fair enough...
so surely it would be better to save my insurance money&cost of bike till im 17?
Then buy a decent Nsr ?

[petko17]

[Nick__C]

yeah..
Tbh though i probly won't have 3k to spend..nevermind end up 1k less when it comes to buying a restricted 400 or whatever...

but thanks(Y)

Looks like the NSR unless someone comes up with a reason not too
=p
thanks guys(Y)

[Kal]

[Moonie]

In other words, are you a mong?
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[Kal]

[Moonie]

I-WILL-GO-GET-YOU-SOME-NICE-CRAYONS

Someone had to say it.
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