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bikertomm
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PostPosted: 17:15 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Opinions on Derbi? Reply with quote
Seems to be a lack of reviews and general 'stuff' online about Derbi's.

This Senda 125 is the one that caught my eye,

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180581049410&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I just have't really heard much about them before so am interested in build quality, parts etc etc... Any info appreciated Razz

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PostPosted: 18:22 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Derbi is a well recognised name I would say. They race in moto gp and are partly like aprilia. Not sure if they use the same engines.

I assume from stories I have heard (yet to find out if mine is like it) that they are the typical italian bike. Lovely when going but often in the garage.

You do, however, also hear very good stories so dont let me put you off. The 125 Baja obviously isnt going to be the fastest but then again it is a four stroke 125. Look on youtube at a guy called Moskus93 I think it is. He has this bike and he does HD videos. Ask him some questions, he is really helpful. Bear in mind though that he is Norweigan or something. He does speak good english but dont go too complex Laughing

Anyway, let us know how you get on Very Happy
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PostPosted: 20:02 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
HD wrote:
Derbi is a well recognised name I would say. They race in moto gp and are partly like aprilia. Not sure if they use the same engines.

I assume from stories I have heard (yet to find out if mine is like it) that they are the typical italian bike. Lovely when going but often in the garage.

You do, however, also hear very good stories so dont let me put you off. The 125 Baja obviously isnt going to be the fastest but then again it is a four stroke 125. Look on youtube at a guy called Moskus93 I think it is. He has this bike and he does HD videos. Ask him some questions, he is really helpful. Bear in mind though that he is Norweigan or something. He does speak good english but dont go too complex Laughing

Anyway, let us know how you get on Very Happy


Haha ok will do, cheers for the info! Yeah I was hoping it would be just as reliable as a Honda XR or something similar, I'll have a look Thumbs Up Smile
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
HD wrote:
Derbi is a well recognised name I would say. They race in moto gp and are partly like aprilia. Not sure if they use the same engines.

I assume from stories I have heard (yet to find out if mine is like it) that they are the typical italian bike. Lovely when going but often in the garage.


Is that the typical Italian bike that is built in Spain Laughing
Derbi are Spanish founded but I think they are party owned by Piaggio etc so suppose some Italian connection!
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PostPosted: 21:24 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep they are spanish but owned by Piaggio Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very similar to Aprilia now. Some of their smaller bikes share parts. Derbi is almost exclusively small bikes however, whereas Aprilia does bigger bikes too.
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PostPosted: 21:37 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thumbs up from me. Ive had my Derbi senda for nearly two years (10,000ish miles) and it's been spot on.

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https://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae271/RxsOllie/Derbisenda.jpg

It's been used in all weathers and still looks pretty much as good as it did when I bought it, it hasn't suffered with corrosion or anything, they're pretty well put together bikes.

If I were you I would get one with the newer twin cam motor rather than the old air cooled one as in that ebay ad.

Also lol at the chain on that senda

https://i.ebayimg.com/10/!B7BJb8!EGk~$(KGrHqMOKpgEy+jC0-mDBMzD!BYW2g~~_3.JPG
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PostPosted: 21:55 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
chains a bit loose ^ Wink
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PostPosted: 22:06 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would love a Derbi Terra Adventure Neutral
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PostPosted: 22:08 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah I Laughing 'd at the chain too haha.

What's up with the air cooled one?

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PostPosted: 22:08 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shit. Sorry. I was guessing.

But I presume the rest is right? Embarassed
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PostPosted: 22:21 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
bikertomm wrote:
What's up with the air cooled one?

Absolutely nothing, but the new twin cam motors are far superior (speed wise etc). Also they're 6 speed whereas the air cooled ones are 5 speed.

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I would love a Derbi Terra Adventure

I had a go on a standard Derbi Terra today, it was brilliant Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:31 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Carvel wrote:
bikertomm wrote:
What's up with the air cooled one?

Absolutely nothing, but the new twin cam motors are far superior (speed wise etc). Also they're 6 speed whereas the air cooled ones are 5 speed.

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I would love a Derbi Terra Adventure

I had a go on a standard Derbi Terra today, it was brilliant Thumbs Up


Oh right, good good!
I'd probably just get whatever came up first and looked to be the better bike. They seem to be very rare Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 01 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Carvel wrote:
I had a go on a standard Derbi Terra today, it was brilliant Thumbs Up


Don't tell me that please Brick Wall
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PostPosted: 13:21 - 02 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Carvel wrote:
bikertomm wrote:
What's up with the air cooled one?

Absolutely nothing, but the new twin cam motors are far superior (speed wise etc). Also they're 6 speed whereas the air cooled ones are 5 speed.

Quote:
I would love a Derbi Terra Adventure

I had a go on a standard Derbi Terra today, it was brilliant Thumbs Up


I have a Terra and it's a fantastic ride.
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