hi im new to the biking world and need help

EthanM · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

hi everyone my name is ethan i am from sheffield and i am new to biking and the site Very Happy

(well havent started yet as i am going to take my cbt in nov on a 125)

but i am looking for a bike and i need someones help

as i havent got a clue what to look for other than that i know i really like the style of the yamaha ybr i will be using the bike a lot and dont want the engine dying on me.
and can you explain what the difference between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke is please thanks

Ethan Very Happy

Kwaks · I'm not a fast rider Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Karma :

4 strokes have less power in effect, however are more reliable, the sensible choice I would say for a novice.

I don't suggest paying too much for the first bike, especially if riding it on L plates.

Are you using the bike for commuting? Posing? or Hooning?
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Moo. · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Karma :

If you want reliability, go for the YBR you mentioned, or another option is the Honda CG, can pick them up cheap as chips.

A 2 stroke mixes 2 stroke oil and petrol to run (an extra £10 a month for the oil) they're smelly (nice smell) and loud, they will also accelerate faster then a 4 stroke

4 stroke only takes petrol, has good fuel consumption (Something like the ybr or cg have about 70-90mpg) Are very reliable and will plod or forever.

Usual speeds for a 4 stroke are 60-65 for something like a ybr

2 strokes can go faster, but that would probably mean they've been deristricted (illegal for a 125 cbt holder) and this will make them less reliable.

Hope this helps some

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EthanM · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

dont know what commuting, Posing or Hooning means Confused

i would be using the bike virturally everyday and i will have it for a few years maybe around 5 i will be going places such as matlock on the bike as well as going to and from work and collage. my gf's dad goes out on his bike with some of his mates and i would like to join them to.

would the 125 ybr be up for that amount of use? and if not can you suggest another model

thanks for the replies have helped alot and would be grateful if you would reply again

thanks Ethan Very Happy

Alexio · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Karma :

The YRB125 should be perfectly suited to that kind of thing.

Click here if you want to read some more about it:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-YBR125--2005--current/

yuri2085 · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Commuting and posing I am sure you can work that out? If not try dictionary.com

Hooning refers to just for fun ; riding around on country roads + having a blast. Also a side reference to going quickly.

EthanM · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

oh yeah haha my brain musent of been working properly at that moment in taime haha Very Happy

thanks for the link really helpfull

EthanM · Derestricted Danger Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

My Frieand has just recomended the Yamaha SR 125 for a starter bike.

Can you tell me how this measures up to the YBR 125

Thanks

yan101 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

the sr is a bit like a suzuki GN 125, its a good reliable bike. my mate did his cbt on one years ago. you can usually judge a sturdy bulletproof bike by the fact that if a training school uses it then itll be rugged tough and last years as the learner bikes take quite a beating. I have just downsized from a 600 to a cg 125 and i love it. i love the old style kickstart 125's such as the cg. so easy to ride, maintain and itll last you a lifetime. ive seen a cg 125 with 94k miles on it and it still ran like it was new. you cant go wrong with a cg. and the older ones are much better looking Laughing