Honda MSX125.

R055YB0Y95 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Aug 2013 Karma :

Ok so i'm after some honest reviews of this bike. From what i've seen on youtube it's a great fun machine however i'm a bit unsure about the size of the bike it being to small to be precise. I am one of the smaller riders only being 5'6 feet. My feet barely touch the floor when sat on my aprilia. It looks like a mid sized bike going on this video however i don't know the size of the rider.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWExrcRmCNo

Ollie1995 · Banned Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

They're small, I personally think they look hideous. Why not buy something where people wont laugh at you.
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

Ignore the prick above.

As a runaround that's not a bad little bike.

Ollie1995 · Banned Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Karma :

Ignore the prick above.

As a run around they're still a waste o money.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The engine is the same size as that found in a pit bike - for an idea of comparison.
So, it's basically a large and heavy pit bike.

I'd just get a pit bike if you want a bike of that style.

Otherwise, it's a hell of a lot of money for a slightly chunkier pit bike that can take pillions.

DottyDuck · Nearly there... Joined: 12 Nov 2012 Karma :

i think it looks cool Cool

why don't you just go to a honda dealer and plonk your gluteus on it? I am sure that way you will know if the bike is a good size for you
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-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

Best bet is go down a dealers and sit on it first - then from there have a look around and see what other options are available for your height. I wouldn't dismiss bikes just because you can't flat-feet on both sides, i know plenty of people who ride bikes they can't even get one foot completely flat on comfortably Laughing

No doubt its a nuisance, but then so is riding a tiny bike for years just because you don't want to stretch your toes every so often Razz

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Indeed - on my KTM my feet barely touch the floor, but it's not a problem.

Shaft · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Karma :

Apparently, the MSX is described as "Part minibike, part motorcycle" but it's definitely all the money at £2500+

If you want something a bit funky looking, save yourself a few hundred quid and get a bike with proper size wheels.......

https://www.visordown.com/reviews/motorcycles/learner-legal-125s/kymco-k-pipe-125/6227.html
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R055YB0Y95 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Aug 2013 Karma :

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Was trying to think of the other main stream bike and just remembered it - sachs madass:
https://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xroad125-002.jpg

Mario_Kempes · Trackday Trickster Joined: 12 Jun 2013 Karma :

All the above bikes look like they are made by Fisher Price.

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

I actually like the look of the Honda. Reminds me of a Mini Hornet.
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