Is the R125 really a bad bike?

[Whosthedaddy]

It seemed to get a bit of a slating when it came out, have peoples views changed? Is it a real contender for the top dog 125 or is the CBR and RS still up there?
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[Paulington]

It really does depend on your outlook I feel.

I know a ~35 year old man that bought one second hand and uses it for a cheap commuter as he prefers the sports-bike styling. For him it's a vastly better bike than a two stroke RS125 due to maintenence and running costs and the same with the CBR125 due to styling.

But for a young rider who just wants to go fast, sound fast and look fast, the RS125 is hugely good for their demands whereas the CBR125 looks slow and the R125 sounds like a fart.

Personally I would never own one on the basis you are paying for the plastic. It's slow, sounds awful and is pretending to be something it isn't. It really is the definition of a sheep in a wolf's clothing. It's a commuter bike in a race getup which doesn't belong.
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[imanupstart]

I loved mine to pieces, sure it was a sheep in wolfs clothing (..... ) and bloody expensive but it looked awesome and was great to ride. If it wasn't so expensive I don't think it would have been slated so much, it got a rep for being a rich parent spoilt kids bike

[ollieholt]

if your 17 and want something taht will impressthe 15 year old girls of the nation then yes the r125 is a winner. i would have wanted one when i was 17, it looks great! however with a sensible head on i would always go for the rs125, yes the maintainance is higher but bloody hell its not that difficult to change a barrel and piston and its not even that expensive. plus you can tap over 30bhp from them yes please
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[N cee thirty]

meh there ok and thats it,people who own them thing they can do a ton.. and then they get passed by my shit on wheels cg
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[MinhDinh]

My friend has a 2010 R125 in white, and it is very sexy and good looking, but the ride itself for me lacks feel compared to my ex RS125.

It's like comparing a nice Muller Yoghurt with some flavour to plain Milk.

Some people like it cheap and plain, some like abit of tastebud, mouth watering stuff.
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[Nai]

to me it looks alright (but i dont like hard lines and edges as seems to be the current trend). I didnt like the ride of it, but im a funny shape i think. Not comfy on a lot of bikes. I would not pay 4k for a 125 either unless it was something special, which i didnt feel it was.

Flip side of that i guess is its their money, their choice. Clearly some people feel they are worth it as there seems to be many happy buyers

Never know 125s like this could become more popular in a few years time with the new changes to tests.

[FURBAR]

The new KTM 125 is around the 4k mark, why would you buy one of these ....
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Fuk um !!

[P.addy]

Its an OK bike, for a 125.
A 125 is what it is, a small bike for learners or people to get around in towns etc.
Its not fast at all, i think 70/75 is the accepted speed of it.
It isnt too comfy, I found its seat harder than wood.

Its all about the show off factor with kids, this does its job perfect! Most will go down the road and be sold for near half what they paid for them.

Its a good bike for town use and getting your first sexual experience with a girl.

It not good as a long term bike, although im a bit hypocritical as I bought a pit bike for commuting

[MinhDinh]

75 is plenty, but it's more how it gets there that bored me the fuck off
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[The Artist]

Overpriced

That is all. It is a 4t 125, the same as any other apart from the fairings and the price, it is pretty much the same as any other new 4t 125.

[CRF_Rider]

[The Artist]

[CRF_Rider]

go on then so whats faster? please don't say the RS lol
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[N cee thirty]

rs/mito 0-60 like 6/7 seconds

whats the ktm to it in? 3 or sommat ? :L
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[pinkyfloyd]

I really dont understand what all the hype is about 125's that look like their bigger counterparts.

Yeah they look the part..... mostly. The 17 year old chav thinks he's great on a 'fast' 125 that beats most 125's on the road but in comparison to even the lowly ER5 which doesnt look fast but would eat and shit a 125 sports replica.

Take the yamaha R125 copy of the R1. The R1 would go faster in first than the 125 goes in 6th.

IMHO they are a big waste of money.

The first thing people want when they pass their test is a bigger bike so why spend over the odds on a plastic fantastic that looks the part but doesnt really go fast.
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[craigs23]

[pinkyfloyd]

[FURBAR]

Was refering to the price between the new KTM and a R125 ... i know which one i'd pick
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Fuk um !!

[craigs23]

[pinkyfloyd]

Dont get me wrong. I can see the appeal of the little beasties. They look fast and the chavs think they are the bollocks on a replica bike.

I just dont see the point when it is so easy to get through the test and get a bike that looks as fast and goes like stink in comparison.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[pinkyfloyd]

[FURBAR]

NO, i can't ... or more accuratly .. refuse to ...
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[pinkyfloyd]

Fair enough. I'll take it as an illogical vote with no real reason other than to offend.

MR mod sir. I'll have that revoked if you please.

I dont mind getting negative votes if there is a valid reason behind them. But for the sake of voting then thats just daft.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[FURBAR]

Ok then ... ratings remain if they are plausable .... you say 125 are a waste of money .. which is imflamatry ...

You were gona get disagree, but as you hold your blobs so dear and make up for bad karma by blowing noobs, i thought i go for limeted plausability ....
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Fuk um !!