is buying a RS125 a good idea?

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

i'm looking into buying either a new RS 125 or mito and not quite sure, i got my bike serviced the other week and was told by the owner don't buy a RS,buy a mito, beacuse aprilia are going into bankruptcy and the parts take ages to get.which is not good for me as i travel quite a bit each day for work...
yet another bike shop(aprilia dealer) said to buy a RS as mito's are just crap,
can anyone help?????
thanks
phill

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

The RS is a good bike, but needs looking after (same with the Mito).

Aprilia are having financial trouble, but have not gone bankrupt.

Parts can take a while for Aprilias, but I suspect a fair amount of that is dodgy shops. I haven't had any real problems, although a wheel did take 6 months ( for an 8 year old bike).

All the best

Keith
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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I was told if i wanted a sport replica, to stay well away from the Mito as they are prone to breaking down.
(i wouldn't know if its true as i've never owned one)
But i think its all down to how they are looked after and rode..
Its all down to preference really, which one do you prefer and can you afford it?
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priller · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Karma :

Get a RS125, just look how many rs125 owners there are around compared to mito owners.

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

The RS125 is a great bike and u do need to take care of it
best get from a dealer with WARRENTY as ive had about £200 of minor work done for free
other than that this is the best bike u can drive with no license
and show up them PED bois
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phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

cheers all for the replys appreciate it a lot, i'm going to go for RS... and keep good care of it.
shouldn't be long now just got to do my full test then i'm a very happy person............. Mr. Green