RS125 without loser plates, what's the story?

[Whosthedaddy]

I must admit that if I were half my age again and could buy a bike to ride, the little RS would be up there.

Being a semi old fart now with the Truimph matching my salt and pepper colouring to my hair I could have one of these beasties unrestricted.

Plenty of 'claims' of what they can do but with the compulsory power band jokes I'm left confused as to which is it's full potential. They ate supposed to handle like on rails?

Is it, or any 2t for that matter, an every day bike? What sort of miles or riding could be achieved on it? The only 2t I had before was a 100cc scooter, no real dramas as long as the oil tank was topped up with quality oil and warmed before riding.

What's the biggest enemy to it? Cold, rain, blistering temps, inactivity or overcuse?

Any good years or is the 2010 up at the top of the list?
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[truslack]

Riding the RG125 around with no L plates, especially with a pillion I got pulled over almost every time I went out - even though I had a full licence. I guess the RS would be the same.
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[Whosthedaddy]

[johnsmith222]

[hmmmnz]

never owned a rs125
but i have a coup[le if old kh125's
different kettle of fish i know, but the little 125 is a great commuter and does 70-80 no bother,
i don't know if having a more highly strung 125 would be a good idea,
the rgv250 i owned when i got my learners was great, i used that every day untill i got my full licence, with out any breakdowns or major mishap,

it was pretty easy to live with

face it your too long in the tooth to be on a racey 125 smokey
the old body isnt up to being squished into small uncomfortable positions anymore
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[Damon]

[ollieholt]

ive always fancied the rs250 as a second bike but wouldnt use it as a daily hack, too much faffing about at service time, new barrels and pistons every 6k would get boring lol the 125 does handle very well though, very well indeed. so light and chuckable.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

The earlier the bike the better in terms of power (and personally the early ones look the best, although the current ones are a close 2nd). Larger carbs, decent exhaust and simple ignition with no engineered in flat spot. Probably the best you can get is the RS125SP, but they are quite rare (they have adjustable suspension, a kick start and Marchesini wheels). The build quality on the early ones also seems better, but that might be more down to how many were sold then compared to how many of the later ones there were around being ridden into the ground.

I haven't been pulled up on the RS, but I have been pulled up on an AF1 on the motorway (and that looks less like a 125).

Not done any really long journies. About 150 miles each way (weekend away) is the most and the bike was fine for that.

Indicated best top speed I have had from mine is 185kmh / 120mph. Probably says more about the speedo accuracy. Will carry a pillion OK, but if you do then don't hang a U lock between the pillion pegs.

Top end of the engine is easy to do. Bottom end means dropping the engine out which is a bit of a pain.

Rear shocks can be short lived. Not a problem when they used to be dirt cheap from Aprilia, but they aren't so cheap now.

All the best

Keith
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[rac3r]

+ 1 with what Big Ham said. My W reg had Poggiali panels which where erm less than mint

I never got to ride my but since I sold it I wish I could have one again as a second bike maybe.

The good thing is there are loads on Pistonheads for next to nothing!
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[N cee thirty]

whats them suzuki rg125's like ? they look better than the rs imo
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[Paivi]

[N cee thirty]

arr right,seen quite a few of the later ones about,but very cheap lol
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Double fail.

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