Opinions On Honda NSR 125's?

BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Ok, so im not 17 till Feb next year but my dad said although we probs cant buy one yet, you'd better look for something. So i've fallen for the Honda NSR 125. My mates are saying to do full test and get a 600, but i dunno if i'll have the money for that... Defo taking full test though...

Anyways, i was just thinking what you think about them, i've only seen 1 once and that was today, i thought it was sexy but that's JMO.
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BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Yeah i've noticed that the oldest is probably a 2003 plate, and they have problems like piston's and rings etc.. Well i would really enjoy one as like you said, they can be adjusted to out of learner legal range.

I think if i found a good one, i'd have to take Very good care of it as it one day might be the last one to run, ever Very Happy

Im not 17 for ages so still on the look out but i think they're pretty bikes.... Very Happy

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NicWilson · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

I'd quite like one to blast around on. They look like fun little machines, look pretty good, too.

UKRedwing · Trackday Trickster Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Karma :

Get one,
I had an 03 they are great bikes, you will just be another mong on a 600 who doesn't know how to ride it if you jump straight on one.
NSR's are bulletproof, have plenty of poke derestricted (which isn't strictly legal as your meant to be 14.6bhp at 17, but I doubt there are even any non import NSR's left that aren't restricted anyway)
They are great bikes to learn your first bike maintenance on aswell since they are so simple.

I could bang on about how good they are all day but I cba to be honest, just get one.. Thumbs Up

BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Register over at www.nsr125.co.uk & www.125ccsportsbikes.com

Both have NSR info and once you get used to the members can provide good info. Thumbs Up

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BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Cheers pal. i will do. Im star-struck about this bike atm!! Very Happy

Cheers for the links again Very Happy

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dransy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2005 Karma :

Shit get an rs125 but I am biased as I had one Very Happy

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Livefast123 · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Karma :

You just missed out on buying my 94 Honda NSR R Evil or Very Mad

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I've had that one since 2006 even though I have a full licence. I love the sound and smell of the smokers and the learners of today don't know what they are missing out on with all that bland 4 stroke chinese tat (Honda and Yamaha included) that is being shipped about.

NSR's are probably the most reliable sports 2 stroke but they still require fully synthetic 2 stroke oils and none of this k & n filter crap. They are just as reliable as a 4 stroke if you treat it right and the build quality is a million times better than new bikes today. My ex bike was 17 years old and had no rust on it.

When you buy one take time to look for a good one. The guy who bought mine said that he had looked at lots of 2000 - 2003 bikes and my 1994 bike was in much better nick. Parts are generally cheap and fairly easy to get although don't break the fairings as some parts are a nightmare to get hold of. Don't take the owners word when they say it has been rebuilt.......they all say that......you want hard proof like reciepts.

NSR's probably are not the best tool to do mod 1 with as they have the turning circle of a supertanker and the riding position will just make it that bit harder. I would buy a good one then rent a YBR etc for your test.

When you pass prepare for derestricted smiles Mr. Green

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NicWilson · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

I was looking at your bike, Livefast. Considering how I'd raise the funds to buy it Laughing

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Livefast123 · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Karma :

Slightly faster but need a rebuild twice as often........Nice bikes but is that tiny bit of extra power worth the hassle. Each to their own on looks but the Chesterfield RS's always floated my boat Thumbs Up

I've ridden more 2 strokes than I care to remember.

Gutted I sold it to be honest, spent many an hour making it look good.....and then there's all that quality time spent rebuilding the engine so it purred like a kitten but when it hit the powerband it sounded like a wasp on steroids Twisted Evil

I got what I wanted for it but the garage now feels rather empty Thumbs Down

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BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Ahh man! That's a nice looking one matey! i wouldn't have been able to buy it though cus i dont have ANY money xD

And as for the RS125's. My mate has one and i love it, but im fed up of it so i want a different bike xD pretty much my only excuse. and whoever said about the powerband sounding like a wasp on steriods, You made me laugh dude! hahaha Very Happy

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deltron · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Nov 2009 Karma :

I've had my 01 nsr for 2 years and I love it to bits,I could have done my das straight away and jumped on a larger bike but I had a couple of little strokers when I was 16/17 and I guess I wanted to relive my youth,and tbh for the riding I do around here it's quick enough,at least it is now it's de-restricted (thanks alot G!) I did a das last year and have decided to keep my nsr,it's reasonably cheap to run and has never let me down once in 2 years,allways starts first push of the button and still brings a smile to my face every time I ride her but I do look after it and she's garaged,treat 'em right and they wont let you down,just don't buy a lemon.I looked at alot of bikes before I bought mine and ended up spending around £500 more than planned,there are alot of tatty bikes out there that have not been loved but there are good'uns out there just be patient.
They are reasonably practical bikes for nippy little 2 strokes but they do have a few characteristics which can be annoying but thats more down to the riding position,like for instance visibility in town is not as good as a cg/ybr and the turning circle is quite large.It is alot more comfortable at 50+ once the wind takes the weight of your wrists,so not ideal for alot of town riding but not that bad,for nipping around little b roads it's so much fun.
And spares are cheap and easily available (davidsilver parts are great for genuine nsr bits) and being a 2 stroke it's really easy to learn your way around,get yourself a basic tool kit and a haynes manual and you'l be surprised how easy the basic stuff is to do!

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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

Love my NSR 125. It's pretty great. Handles well for what it is. As said above, they're bulletproof. You can't go wrong. Break the fairings and you'll regret it though.
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BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Darylw27 · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 May 2011 Karma :

I've had mine (04) now for 3 months, honestly compared to the YBR I done my CBT on I cacked it when I first rode it and hit the powerband. After a few hours though and a change of underwear the smile hasn't wore off! The RS is another choice, but less reliable and also as someone said sounds like an angry wasp in the can.

Fairly easy to maintain also, a slight pain getting to the oil but for all the time you would need to do it doesn't make much of a difference. If you plan on getting a 400-600 sportsbike later too I'd say the NSR is a better stepping stone too. Buy one you won't regret it!

BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

haha. i'll be cacking it. from a DNA 50 with barely any power, to an NSR with WAY over about 5 x the power.. Im gonna need about £50 when i get it, cus the first 3 days will be pure riding!! Twisted Evil

My mate has an RS125. they're fantastic bikes, but Aprilia were so focused on performance they forgot about reliabilty like you said. Although IMO Honda's ticked every box Very Happy

What's the MPG like on them? Any good??
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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

MPG I couldn't say for sure. I hear it's between 30-40mpg or so though. I still love to just go out and ride around for the sake of riding. I do a hour or two every day just because I love the bike. Great stuff.

The NSR was/ is my first bike. Didn't take long to get used to it at all.
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BikerGuy95 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

Ok. So DEFO gonna need a job LOL. And as for the CG. i am not getting a CG. i know they're great but i think i'll be alright on a NSR. Also my next door neighbour's got a CG125 so i might ask him if i can be a named driver on his policy for a few days
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Livefast123 · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Karma :

You will worry about the turning circle when your doing your mod 1, i'd like to see a knee down at 5 Mph Very Happy

If you want a NSR then get one, i loved mine and they are a great bike for making you want to get out and ride. Personally I ride smallish bikes because i prefer them and they generally don't put my licence at risk while still having run.

I'd recommend Motul 710 2 stroke for the NSR, well recommended from the NSR 250 bods too.
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