Looking for a 125. Budget around ?800.

[tvr321]

Hi, I was looking for advice and this seemed like the most active forum.

I live in France and when you're 16, you can pass your A1 test which allows you to use anything up to 125cc.

I have been doing lots of research as I am not someone who just rushes into buying something, but I could do with some informed opinions.

I currently have a 50cc Gilera Runner scooter which is OK, but I'd like something manual, faster and well, better looking

I will be using the bike to commute five days a week, around 15-25 (depends) miles (there and back) five days a week. So obviously, the bike has to be reliable, this is why I have sadly eliminated two stroke options.

I'd like the bike to be capable of cruising at 60-65mph without has to thrash it's bollocks off. The roads I use are mostly straight (lots of Roman roads in France), with slight inclines and declines.


My budget is around £800 although I can go above that, I'd rather not. If it is definitely worth spending more, please say.

I've been looking at a number of bikes, and I was very interested in an MZ RT 125 on eBay, but unfortunately someone bought it before the auction's end.

Thanks!

[Philious]

Don't eliminate 2 strokes altogether.. i think you'll find they're just as reliable if well maintained as any 4 stroke engine, cheaper to repair when they do go wrong.

That and some of the best looking 125cc bikes are 2 strokes.

A Yamaha DT125R could do what you said and they're bullet proof so long as you check your 2 stroke oil and water levels. If you find an older one 91plate onwards you'll be laughing.

Failing that if you want to be able to cruise on a 4 stroke 125 at 60-65 either an old CBR125 or something like a CG but that'll be screaming to be honest at those speeds.

Just my opinion but i'm sure some will disagree.
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[Philious]

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[tvr321]

If I post some eBay listings of bikes on here, could you take a look at them and tell me what you think?

[chris-red]

You will not find a 4t 125 that can hit 60/65 without trashing it. 125's must be thrashed to go anywhere.
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[Bubbs]

YBR 125 doesn't look amazing but decent enough for speeds between 50-60. Anything more than that is just horrible. I think ragging my YBR I had 65 but its just not nice to ride at that speed.
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[tvr321]

What about the CBR 125? I've heard it can reach 75mph so surely a constant 65mph shouldn't be a problem. I think I can pick up a decent one for £800.

[chris-red]

[Philious]

[tvr321]

I think I found a great deal.

What do you think of this bike?

https://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/65444495.htm?ca=14_s

Translation:

I'm selling my NSR 125 from 2003. It is very clean and works very well. It is equipped with an alarm and a distance start (What is that?)
There is a dent on the tank and a light scratch on one side.





I spoke to him on the phone, it's done 13000km. He has replaced the exhaust pipe, but he said he hadn't touched anything else. It does 160km/h (So is it still restricted at all?)

I managed to get him down to €700 very easily, so I'm going there with €650 cash tomorrow, I can whip out another €50 if I really have to.

So, what do you think.

[ThoughtContro...]

[tvr321]

OK, and what do you think about the bike?

[Philious]

[tvr321]

How will I be able to tell when it needs a rebuild?

What parts do I need and how much would it cost if I do it myself?

[Digitalize]

When saying ragging past 60 on a 125, your saying 4T Right? My 2T Will get to 60 with some Ragging past 50, so a 2T 125 should get to 70 easy.

As for bikes, friends have been looking, all be over £1000 though, RS's, CBR's etc.