Suzuki GN125

jtheodore27 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Oct 2012 Karma :

anyone own one of these, I should be picking a '97 up on friday. They are supposed to have exceptional handling and a reliable engine. what do owners think about them, what kind of mpg can i expect to get and also what kind of top speed etc.?

numpty2 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Dec 2011 Karma :

I wouldn't describe them as having exceptional handling, but they are a good solid choice.
I doubt you will see any more than 70 mph, depending on your size.
You should easily get 80-90 mpg, maybe higher if you are careful.
Don't neglect the oil changes on these engines. I'd recommend doing a change straight away unless you can be sure it was done recently.

Congratulations anyway. I reckon they are a nice sensible 125, easy to work on with lots of spares.

The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Don't know about exceptional handling. Laughing

Engine is reliable, doesn't need much maintenance, just make sure oil is the right level.
MPG 90-140 depending how you ride it, and how much you weigh.
Top speed, 80mph down a steep hill, 65~ on the flat.

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

I had a GN 125, registered in 2005.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=251463

(scroll down passed my YBR)

They are great bikes, sounds good for a 125, does turn heads funny enough. good on petrol, has a reserve tank as no fuel light or anything i think i pushed nearly 200 miles before i used reserve, top speed im not sure about, i got mine to 60 but i know there was rooom for more.

All in all they're great bikes
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bhinso · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Karma :

Good choice really, 4 strokes are good for mpg, may expect msg anything up to 3 figures depending on how you ride, and length of trip etc

jtheodore27 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Oct 2012 Karma :

have now picked up the bike, cheers guys, exceptional bike.

I felt comfortable on it taking a 30 mile trip, whilst having little road experience after my cbt, so all in all great, comfortable bike.

definitely doesn't like cold weather though!

tom_m · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Karma :

Suzuki gn 125 was my first bike. An ex-learner bike from a local cbt centre, 1994 on a M plate, rode in all weathers and handled great with a set of michelin m45's fitted to it. It had near 30,000 miles on it when i sent it to the bike boneyard, great littke commuters
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Current: 2005 Kawasaki Er-5 C5P
Past: 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125, 2004 Yamaha Neos 50, 1994 Suzuki Gn 125, 2005 Aprilia Sportcity 125, 1988 Yamaha Tzr 125
Theory: Passed... Mod 1: Passed 22/08/12 Mod 2: Passed 22/10/12

tom_m · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Jul 2012 Karma :

Suzuki gn 125 was my first bike. An ex-learner bike from a local cbt centre, 1994 on a M plate, rode in all weathers and handled great with a set of michelin m45's fitted to it. It had near 30,000 miles on it when i sent it to the bike boneyard, great littke commuters
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Current: 2005 Kawasaki Er-5 C5P
Past: 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125, 2004 Yamaha Neos 50, 1994 Suzuki Gn 125, 2005 Aprilia Sportcity 125, 1988 Yamaha Tzr 125
Theory: Passed... Mod 1: Passed 22/08/12 Mod 2: Passed 22/10/12

Lord Percy · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Karma :

My first bike was a GN125.

Oh, wait, I'm still on my first bike Laughing

I love it and can't see myself upgrading when I pass the tests, although that may be due to money too.

It rides great, gets 90+mpg, and you can do all maintenance and repair work on it yourself if you're willing.

Mine is hard-pressed to get above 60mph, but it's a 95 model I think, and I bought it from a fucking crook so I know the engine might be a little iffy.

However, I can picture myself traversing the Eurasian subcontinent on it - put it that way!