Which 125cc to get

kingley · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Karma :

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and new to biking, planning to do my CBT soon. I plan on buying a 125 and to use it for commuting to and from work, also for generally running around on shortish (probably less than 100 miles ) trips.
I've been looking at a few bikes online and in dealers.

My friends say I should buy a new 125 as there are a lot of dodgy secondhand ones out there that superficially look great, but a few months in can become very problematic. I reckon that I could buy a good secondhand one for the same cash (I have £1500 to spend). Although obviously I'm not too sure of what dangers too look for when buying secondhand being a newbie.

The new ones I have checked out are Kymco Pulsar and the Keeway Speed. The secondhand ones I have seen are YBR125, CG 125 and the Suzuki RV 125 Van Van. In your opinions what would be the best route to go for, new or used?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

PS: Sorry about the long post

imanupstart · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Karma :

cg125, 99% of folks on here will reccomend you get one Wink

Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

CG125!

Although I did my CBT on a YBR, not bad little bikes tbf!

Mord · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Karma :

CG

Digitalize · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Aug 2009 Karma :

CG

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L4Isoside · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Karma :

YBR

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N cee thirty · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Karma :

newish cg,not old knackered one like i got
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Scythe · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Karma :

YBR, I preferred it over the CG. Just looked more stylish and modern to me, although the newest YBR's aren't as nice in my opinion. I prefer the 2009 YBR, and for that reason I bought one.

Not an obviously push here or anything, but my 2009 YBR is for sale for £1500 but no worries Mr. Green

Adrian · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Karma :

CG

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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

i'd go for a cg. at the end of the day its only a means to an end. you will eventually want to get your full license and then want a bigger bike.

points to remember for all those wanting to join the biking comunity on a 125. a cbt costs around 100 quid and is only valid for 2 years. that gives you a choice. spend a tun every 2 years or pass your test. most people would go for their test.

when passed you can buy any bike you want and test result depending you can either ride it right away (DAS course) or have it restricted to 33bhp for 2 years, bearing in mind you can restrict an R1.

so theres no point in splashing out on a brand new bike and then selling it on for half its value. might as well buy a decent second hand and sell it on for almost the same price when you pass your test
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rob_scott92 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 28 Mar 2009 Karma :

Hate to go against the grain here but a Gs will be as good as a cg and possibly cheaper/better in my opinion Laughing

Mines 28 years old and the only problems i have had have been with the wiring, but i'm sure if you found a newer one (post 2000) you shouldn't have much trouble. You would definately get one for way below your budget too.
Failing that, the ybrs are good/ Might be tricky getting one for less than £1500 for one of the newer ones at least.

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C-Pk · Nova Slayer Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

CG is my suggestion also. You should be able to get a good condition, low mileage, second hand cg for around that sorta money. They are good, reliable bikes.
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CG

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Digitalize · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Aug 2009 Karma :

Friends got a 79 CG125, no problems at all, just gotta find a good one, kick start only but its easy as anything to get going, even cold.
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el_oso · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2008 Karma :

if you are willing to spend a bit more money why not go for something a bit more exciting and get something like an xr125 or a hyosung gt125?
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Cg, you can't go wrong (Y)
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

NSR125

It'll be more fun than a CG.

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RussG · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Karma :

en125's look better than CG's in my opinion, and are around 3 years old, and you'll pick one up for loads less than a grand
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27cows · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Karma :

CGs are very overrated. The YBR125, RXS100 and GS/EN125 are vastly superior. If you're after a bit of fun, the DT125R is a good choice.

Don't get a CG unless fuel consumption is your only concern - it's the one and only thing the CG125 does better than any other bike of the same size.
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kingley · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Karma :

I don't like the NSR style of bike at all. It's way too boy racer for me. I prefer something with more classic styling like the YBR, CG, EN style or the GN, SR style as I feel more comfortable on them having tried on few in local bike shops.

I'm doing my CBT on sunday so I'll be getting my first bike in the next couple of weeks Smile

lewis198 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2010 Karma :

get a rieju r2s 125, i have 1 for sale, 2009, under 1700 miles, pit bike exhause and some little extras. £1500

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

CG's are amazing in the amount of abuse they put up with off ignorant learners and just keep going. They are very simple, easy to ride and economical. They are not fun or desireable. So it's a question of what you want really. NSR would be an awesome bike provided you budget for the top end rebuilds when they are due.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

CG, YBR or RXS.
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