views of the gilera dna 125(good or Bad?)

ldnicholas18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Karma :

im just about to buy a gilera dna 125cc and just wondered what people think of them, and are they ok as a first bike?

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

They are a scooter and not that fast a one at that.
I'd go for a geared bike like a NSR125 or similar myself.

Incidentally, I do have a DNA125 (well, a third of one, technically), but it's a write off we used it for some scooter racing a couple of years ago.

TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Gilera DNA's? lol they are a weird bike/scooter. The tyres are too big, the brakes are too shit, the electrics are shit, and they are a twat to work on.
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ldnicholas18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Karma :

o rite so not brilliant then but it is dirt cheap(well the one im buying anyway) and i will only need it to go work and back

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

What sort of Roads on your commute?
Any unlimited dual carrigeways?

truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

How much do you call dirt cheap?
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

My daughter has a 50 version and loves it. Saying that she wanted an Aprilla but we couldn't afford a decent one. Laughing

They seem to hold their value pretty well.
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ldnicholas18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Karma :

When i say dirt cheap i mean £200

mattkk · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Karma :

Horrible looking scooters, and pretty damn slow too. Go for something like an nsr or cg, they are much better build quality than the Gilera. However, if it really is £200, go for it.

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

I'd work out how much it'll cost you to get working (including MOT etc); it may not be such a great price adding it all up.

ldnicholas18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Karma :

it has mot and tax just needs a starter motor. its off a m8 Very Happy

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ldnicholas18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Karma :

so from the mixed reviews i am seeing here it seems ok as a first bike.
But i need to be aware that the brakes are a bit underpowered. Confused

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NexusDragon · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Karma :

When I was first looking at bikes I was in this position, really wanted an automatic to mess around on but did not want a scooter. The DNA took my fancy but I've heard all sorts of horror stories of them falling apart.

I think you'd need to buy one in a fairly good condition, and be sure to keep it that way. From my experience, nobody really looks after a scooter, they just switch it on and off they go. I despise how the exhausts always seem to go rusty first.

This looks like a nice example, if I had the money I'd buy it, would make a fun little thing to toy about on. Smile

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les287 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Karma :

i had 2 of them, cracking little ride (dead easy to chuck round corners) and no problem getting bits for them (ebay). the only down side is the enging is shit.

lainy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Aug 2009 Karma :

Hi, I'd really appreciate some help - thinking of getting a 125 as a way of getting used to a bike on the road without worrying about gears... how small (I'm 5'11) are they? How would it be on a dual carriageway, on a hill??

clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

lainy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Aug 2009 Karma :

Thanks Clancy, probably should have mentioned that for the first few months it’ll be used just for commuting… the idea is to build confidence by riding 15 miles or so to work each day, and get something faster and better in a few months. Do you still think a bike to begin with is a better option? Very Happy

clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

theres nothing really wrong with starting on it if you want to build confidence, you may get bored of it pretty quick though.
but yeah if your just wanting to build some confidence before you tackle gears and a bigger bike then yeah, why not Thumbs Up

Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

My brothers mate had the 50 version and it just fell to bits all the time :p But for the price you're paying I'd say go for it.

alexmack3000 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Sep 2013 Karma :

the DNA was built with good parts it has the Piaggio leader engine & front & rear disc brakes which for a 125 scoot is unusual & awesome, therefore the brakes are pretty good, I would suggest you put some new pads on TUG
the build quality can be dodgy like ur typical Italian but with a bit of TLC & keeping on top of it it's fine & parts are readily available Laughing

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Doovy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Karma :

I really don't think the people in 2009 give a fuck Rolling Eyes

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