Which 125cc would you get?!

[which125]

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What is the best bike to get?

Aprillia RS 125.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Aprilia%20RS125%2006%20%202.jpg

Top Speed: 100mph/160kph
Good points:
2 stroke power (even though it sounds bad lmao)
Looks pretty neat

Bad points:
Needs engine rebuild after 8,000 miles.
Oil is expensive.

OR

KTM EXC.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/218289/images/125_EXC.jpg

Good points:
FUCKING QUICK acceleration because it has short gears.
If i crash or there is minimal bodywork.

Bad points:
Designed for off the road usage.
Not as good top speed.
60-70mph=96-112kph

OR

Yamaha YZF-125

https://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/article/19075502/2008/06/19/12191651.jpg

Good points:
Looks nice.
4 stroke requires no oil to run= LOTS CHEAPER.
No rebuilt needed.
Doesn't sound like a strangled wasp.

Bad points:
4 stroke means less power.
lower top speed than the RS 125, higher than KTM though.

[Darth-Simba]

Without a doubt I would get the yamaha.

[Im-a-Ridah]

Used RS without a doubt. It's way cheaper than a YZF-R125, much faster, shed loads of parts about, and fairly simple to fix and maintain. KTMs seem to have fairly unreliable engines from all accounts so I'd only really consider them for Saturday entertainment, preferably with a van to take it home! The other big problem with KTM is that every chav within 20 miles will decide that they want to steal it. There's something about that bike that chavs just seem to be draw to stealing them! Perhaps it's because so many chavs also own that type of bike? If it doesn't get nicked I'll be amazed. I'd guess you'll get pretty heavy police attention with it too, so make sure it's insured, taxed etc.

Whats wrong with the two stroke sound of an RS? The R125 looks like a scaled down R6 and sounds like a souped up CG.

In any case, don't waste much more than 2k on whatever you choose, save it for a proper bike.

[temeluchus]

anything cheap and without a fairing.

pass your test.
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[pdg]

You aren't 17 for nearly a year... Think about what bike to get when you have a hope of riding it.

[Teflon-Mike]

You couldn't legally ride either the Aprillia RS125, nor the KTM until you were 19, and then, only after passing tests and holding A1 licence 2 years, then taking A2 test on a 500 to gain licence for them.
RS125 exceeds the power allowed by Learner-Legal / A1 licence entitlement
KTM exceeds the power and the power to weight limit allowed by Learner-Legal / A1 licence entitlement,m posibly even power to weight ratio for A2 licence meaning another two years and an A3 test to get licence to ride it!

You may, ride a standard YZF-R125 on L-s or A1 licence..... in just under a years time, when you are old enough....... but 70mph for four and a half grand or as much as a brand new YBR second hand?
Personally, I'd buy a boring as buggery YBR, and enjoy at least saving money while going slowly and learning to handle ANYTHING with more power than a lawn-mower.

Your 16, you have almost eight months before you can even dream of any of these bikes though, and yeah.... you might have 3 months experience of a 50..... at best, and almost no idea what its like to ride any bike legally on the road, YET.... you have ideas that you HAVE to have one that's 'fast' more, faster than you are legally allowed on licence you will be entitled to in umpety months, and that is STILL faster than maximum legal speed limits in this country..... for ANY sized bike......

All I can say is, you have a LOT to learn!

Learn to ride a bike, of ANY speed or performance before starting to complain that something your not allowed right now is not enough and you have to have something your also not allowed!?!?!?

And if you DGAS about riding legally, who teh fuck are you trying to kid limiting yourself to illegal 125's? May as well get a ZX6R for under a grand and be hung for a sheep as a lamb, with some real high-speed high performance on tap, rather than just a dribble!
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[illuminateTHE...]

I GOT THE YAMAHA!!! . I'm 17 so that was my only option, sex on wheels. It took me around 6-7 months of saving but when ever i see it in the morning it leaves a nice warm feeling in my heart.
Also as i live in a big city like london keeping up with bigger bikes on semi congested roads aint that hard as well.

Taking the above into account if you have the funds to purchase the yamaha straight away PURCHASE IT NOW!!, but don't mess around spending weeks like i did roaming from gumtree and ebay. As JAN 2013 is around the corner, i had the luxury of time so i could but i wouldn't advise you doing the same.

[Im-a-Ridah]

[pdg]

[Nope.]

[illuminateTHE...]

[Nope.]

[CaNsA]

If anyone actually wants to read which125's waffle....

[Flatbadger]

[ocatoro]

[DonDino]

At the risk of sounding underinformed, why isn't anyone mentioning the CBF125? I've found it a very nice little bike, easy to handle, and quite a big-bike feeling for a novice like me. Not too much power, but enough to get up to 65 on NSL DCs if you need to.
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[P.addy]

Cos OP is fag and wants something sporty or off roady.

I believe OP is chav.

[Rogerborg]

[WetAndCold]

[nathan k]

Do you want a bike for posers and be too afraid to push it because you most probably WILL lowside at some point... Or a rs 125 and provided you have the slightiest bit of common sense and actually learn how to do simple jobs like a rebuild will be a realiable cheap bike. Not sure why you think two stroke is expensive...the yamaha will cost you an extra 1-2 grand.

What are you riding at the moment? A bored 50 will have more power then a yamaha.

[G]

Mike; as ever, I should point out the whole 'illegal' thing never stopped you.

And the reality is you're significantly less likely to get caught and prosecuted for riding a de-restricted 125cc bike than a 600cc without a licence. Further, it would seem you're likely to get a much lower penalty if you do.

Why only do 75mph on a motorway when it's also illegal to do 150mph?

[Alpha-9]

4 stroke doesn't need oil to run...seems legit


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[_Iain_]

All three are overpriced shite imo.

The sensible advice is to just buy a YBR/CBF. However if i was doing it again i'd probbably buy a CBR125 & pay no more than 1k.

The RS has a hand grenade engine. You twist the throttle and wait for it to go bang. And it will. I've heard of them blowing up engines that were propely babied before hitting their first warranty service...

The KTM is a full on enduro bike. It's service schedule is measured in HOURS. Not miles. You get HOURS between rebuilds!! And KTM parts are stupidly expensive.

The R125 is a ghey commuter with a shitload of plastic strapped to it. Hopelessly slow, and a YBR will keep up with one to near 70mph. Save £2k and get the commuter!

However

If its gotta be two smoke, look at a DT125, or derbi GPR. The GPR uses the yamaha engine...which is about as reliable as you'll get from a smoker.

But realy, grab the shittiest commuter you can find. Get laughed at by bike mates. Pass tests within a month & spend the next few years lauging at them from a big bike that makes the right noises as the new licence regs prevent them from getting faster machinery. Also worth keeping in mind that the opposite sex doesnt seem to find L plates and "that bike sounds like a moped" attractive.

Dont be a wanker, do tests (which will cost less than rebuilding the engine of an rs/exc - and you'll be doing it within the first month)
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[stevo as b4]

Please enlighten me as to why any person with a single personality would put a 125cc sports bike and a 125cc competition enduro bike both on their short list of 125's?

Your not going to be taking the RS125 on a green lane or the KTM onto a track day etc?

Maybe your just very confused or i am missing some extremely logical point, but if you cannot decide on braodly what type of bike and it's designed useage in mind to begin with, then how the hell do you make a shortlist?

[TomGT]

It doesn't really matter, a YBR can still reach 60-65, and you won't be doing that very often anyway. Why does acceleration matter? I don't think many people need an impressive 0-60 time on the road anyway, but any 125 will keep up with traffic.

IMO Yamaha's are shitty chav bikes that fall apart. This guy pretty much ruined any desirability for the R6...

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