First 125cc Bike.

YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Hi guys,

A little intro about me, I've been riding since September. Ive owned about 4 50cc scooters. Love them. However I've put my hand deep into my pocket and just bought a brand new Ybr 14 plate. The new shape one, I really like th cowl.

Ive had a RS50 so I understand the gears.

What im wondering is... have I wasted money on a slow machine? I use the bike to get to and from work and to my girlfriends house. The max speed I would need to get is max 60ish as I dont go down many fast roads. Duel carridge with speeds limits of 60.

I do love the bike and im so eager to get it. Should be tuesday. But is this a good bike? Im 6ft and about 14 stone. Not chubby at all. Will I look silly.

Im looking to use this for a good two years before I even want a change in cc/bhp as im saving for a house.

Was my purchase good

Thanks guys

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Thank you for the fast reply bud.

Ive seen youtube videos of them doing 60 fingers crossed I should br able to get that.

Im not to worried about the value. As it will be passed down to younger brothers oncr I do pass in years to come. Overall I think it will save me money.

I was spending an average of 80 weekly seeing my mrs getting to work and the odd repair to my crappy mopeds.

How does yours run mate.

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Super thanks for replies bud.

I cant really afford my test at the moment im doing so much overtime at work to put it towards the funding of my house. 3 thirds built Smile

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Ive heard its relaible only got to last me 2 years. 65 mph is more than enough.

I got it in white. What was yours mate.

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

not to sure on the headlight on the 2014 model to be honest
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YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

I love that model.

Practically the same.

BG5067 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Karma :

Looks like they stopped doing that colour style now lol.

The white one does look cool.

it's interesting how they're matching colours with the CBF125
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YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

That's funny as I thought the exact same.

I tested both yesterday.

Colour scheme are the exact same. Black Red White.

Although the CBF is so tiny.

Im happy if I can hit 60. Smile

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YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Ahhhh 600 is my dream.

There better in all aspects. Judging from your signature you have ba kawasaki.

There the best.

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TheGazWaz · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Karma :

Had my YBR for about 6 months before doing my test. Mine was on a 10 plate.

It will Pi*ss all over 60mph. I had mine up to 75 on a flat with the wind behind me. I used to commute via a couple of dual carriageways and it was unusual for me to be doing less than 60-65.

The only thing that slows these bikes down is 1.) hills. this when you know you're on a 125 as the engine just doesn't have the gumf for it and 2.) head winds. These are not very pleasant on any unfared bike but on a 125 it's painful. Hitting hills with a headwind is what made me want to do my test.

Apart from that, I loved my YBR. Very comfortable and easy to get on with. Going from a 50 to the YBR will be an obvious noticeable step up.

If you plan on keeping it a couple of years then I think you've done the right thing.

Good luck.

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YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Hi buds,

Thank you for all the reply's.

All in all I am happy with the bike. Ive wasted so much money fixing bikes I would buy pre owned. I made it my mission to sell all 3 of scooters which grabbed me an total of 2200. Ive had serveral off roading bikes and gained so much confidence from riding them. That gave me the boost to buy myself a new bike. Something I always wanted. Im a big fan of naked bikes. It was between the cbf and cbr. I plan to keep this very well maintained and in the best condition. So that in say two years time when my finances are settled I can get a decent ammount back towards a bigger cc model. I only bought this to commute, with the mpg these offer I cant go far wrong. And 60 is relativity easy to hit. Even without thrashing. The new models have a nice cowl.

I do appreciate all your replies.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

You won't get a decent amount back in two years.

Only being able to do 60 will mean you're not keeping up with traffic.

Did you buy with finance?

YbrGoon · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Karma :

Ybr's from 2008-2012 are still hitting the grand mark. That'll be enough to fund my test atleast.

60mph would be more than enough considering I kept up with traffic majority of the time on a mph aprilia sr50 scooter.

It may seem like alot of money but it all started from a £200 project bike.

I know I could have bought better, but I actually like the YBR.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

How long until you're 19?