What geared 125?

[THEARG]

Hi all,
I am thinking of getting rid of my twist and go and getting a geared 125 to learn on while doing my full bike licence.

I have had a look at a YBR on YT but they seem a bit noisy.can anyone recommend a bike that's good to learn on and doesn't scare the wild life?

Much obliged!
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Dylan 125. CBT 04/12

[Alpha-9]

lol YBR noisy

is well quiet mate, FI anyway, not had a carbed one, can't hear my bike over my mates CG half the time when out with him


get a ybr do tests blah blah standard
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Fzr-600 1999

[THEARG]

Oh ok then there not that noisy by other standards then,I guess I just don't like that hairdryer sound.Will go and have a look at some then.
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Dylan 125. CBT 04/12

[kotachi]

[symonh2000]

If you don't want a hairdryer sound get a 2 stroke.

They sound like a bee in a tin can instead.
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[Matt-]

[Alpha-9]

They don't sound like hairdryers

Bigger bikes sound more like hairdryers for some reason, they have a weird electric sound to them, some of them

Scooters sound just horrible
NIGNGIGNIGNGINGINGIGNGINGIGNNERRRRRNIGNGINGIGNGIGNGIN NERRRRRR NIGNGINGIGNIGNGIN

Get a CG, they sound like bikes, but are comparitively loud for a 125 IMO
my mates is an alarm clock to me now

Just reread original post, you already have a scooter and are saying you don't want a hair dryer sound or a loud bike
derpaherpa
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Fzr-600 1999

[SQL]

Just do what the retards do round my way, get a twist a go and put the biggest dustbin size exhaust on it.

[THEARG]

Just went on to YT to see what a CG was like,theres a bloke in Karachi ,Pakistan, pulling a wheelie with one hand and standing on one foot not wearing a helmet on a busy road while his mates follow him on there bikes filming him,Nutters,lol!
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Dylan 125. CBT 04/12

[Rogerborg]

That particular YBR may have had Speed Holes drilled in the exhaust...

YBR is ideal, or CG or CBF - although the fuel pumps do seem to be an ongoing issue.

You may find some quieter cruisers - the Jinluns or whatever Lexmoto are selling them as now are surprisingly refined. But as a practice and test bike, you can do a lot better.
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[Ayrton]

YBRs arnt noisy, they just sound pretty crap
I would say a CG or YBR is the best option.

[The Artist]

GS 125 are the best and there is no point in arguing otherwise.

[Matt-]

[THEARG]

[Ayrton]

[Alpha-9]

Yeah I had some 16 year old say my YBR looks like a super bike with the front i've put on it....fucking lol

They look like commuter bikes
Jesus man who's been feeding you this tripe



YZF125, aprilia RS125 - Look like something they're not and have the added premium to boot

https://www.motorcyclesforsaleuk.co.uk/Uploads/yamaha%20ybr%20125%20for%20sale.jpg
Tryign to look like a super sports bike innit 1!!111
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Fzr-600 1999

[JoeDougieDoug...]

I have a CBF - No complaints! Never had this fuel pump issue everyone is on about, it does 250 miles to the tank easy - its comfortable and does 70 nicely (I've had 82 out of mine!)


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[SQL]

[bikertomm]

[Alpha-9]

Anything with an R in it's name that's a 125 is basically a poser
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Fzr-600 1999

[THEARG]

I guess I'm just being facetious,ignore me!

I will go and have a look at a few in the flesh.
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Dylan 125. CBT 04/12

[Teflon-Mike]

ARG?
Your Dylan's a Honda? Have you taken it to a Honda Dealer for trade in value?
Check out the CBF125, I think you will probably find it to your taste.
Usual sort of honda attension to detail and finish. Its reasonably well apointed, and for what it is, well priced.
They do have a couple of known niggles, in the fuel injection; fuel pumps burn out prematurely, and there have been a few reports of people having hassle over throttle position sensors when they get dirty and the dealers not clearing the fault code in the ECU, and spending ages chasing thier tails replacing component after component for a bit of dirt on a carbon track potentiometer... but I think these are now fairly well known, & new, bike would be under warranty; though I'd advice you looking second hand; but again, from a dealer, ought to talk them into giving yo a warranty if its not covered, and three months? All you really want the bike for isn't it?

Other wise, its one to put on your list..... THOUGH..... for what you want/need/intend..... does it really matter THAT much?

Forever telling eager-teens that its a bike... its only to get your licence with and 2mph difference in top speed or a bit of fancier plastic doesn't make it any 'cooler'; looking with an L-Plate stuck on the back.....

YBR is the benchg-mark.... CBF is a worthy alternative... but depends whats out there, on offer, priced within your budget, and what condition its in.

Pretty much anything with, wheels, engine (with gearbox) and a tax disc is 'good-enough' isn't it?
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[bikertomm]

Get an XR 125

My opinion is biased
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[Fem1]

I have a honda cbf 125 and its a great bike easy to ride too

[cdlxxvi]

+1 for the YBR.