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linuxyeti |
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linuxyeti World Chat Champion
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Posted: 12:28 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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Hi Just in case, anybody is looking
Shandong Pioneer XF125R
https://xfmotor.com.cn/product/product61_en.html
Is the Bullit Hunt
https://bullitmotorcycles.com/nl/model/15/Hunt-125
Which is also essentially the Lexmoto Valiant
https://www.lexmoto.co.uk/XF125R.php
And ..
Shandong Pioneer XF125R(D)
https://xfmotor.com.cn/product/product62_en.html
Is the Bullit Hunt S
https://bullitmotorcycles.com/nl/model/16/Hunt-S-125
As I said before, I've seen one of the the black & red ones in the flesh, very nice looking bike, the fit and finish looks good on them.
So, whilst I'd be tempted to go with the Lexmoto, it is cheaper afterall, I do prefer the paintwork on the Bullit, but yu're lookikng at paying an extra £250 or so for the paint, even more if you go for the upgraded Bullit Hunt S, which Lexmoto don't have an equivalent model.
Either way, parts should be easy to come by.
WK also sell a similar looking retro 125, but I think that's made in Taiwan. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Posted: 13:15 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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I guess to put it in perspective, Yamaha have had no problem selling literal boatloads of YZF-R125s and MT-125s with monthly payments about 2.5x as much as a Chinese 125, and 2-year depreciation that exceeds the total price of the Chinese bike.
There is demonstrably a market for folk who want to pay a premium to get what they consider to be a desirable 125. What a dull world it would be if we all rode the same bike. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Sable World Chat Champion
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linuxyeti |
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linuxyeti World Chat Champion
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Posted: 13:45 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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Hi
Never said they won't have faults, all bikes, cars, pretty much anything mechanical or electrical will have faults at some point. I was just saying, it's not too much of a risk, and certainly not the risk it was 10 years ago, as quality has definitely improved. But just like anything else, you can get stung by it somewhere along the way. Just the odds or getting badly stung are somewhat reduced now for chinese bikes, compared with what they used to be.
Cheers
Tony ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Polarbear Super Spammer
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Posted: 14:18 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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linuxyeti wrote: | Hi
Never said they won't have faults, all bikes, cars, pretty much anything mechanical or electrical will have faults at some point. I was just saying, it's not too much of a risk, and certainly not the risk it was 10 years ago, as quality has definitely improved. But just like anything else, you can get stung by it somewhere along the way. Just the odds or getting badly stung are somewhat reduced now for chinese bikes, compared with what they used to be.
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Maybe not to you, but to a young lad who knows jack shit about motorcycles it is a risk. My son had a chinese POS that despite my best efforts still managed to snap a chain and stop at the first hint of rain.
If you know what you are doing and go in with your eyes open, fine. To suggest one to a person who comes on here, asking for advice for a bike for his son, who obviously isn't well up on his bikes I do not think is the correct response. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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bikertomm World Chat Champion
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Posted: 18:08 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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Great attitude Pepi.
When I got my first bike at 17, I had a similar budget. I bought an 04' Honda XR 125. Enthusiast owned, kept in decent condition.
I rode about on it for a year, serviced it (minimally) myself, and sold it over a year later for about £50 less. If that's not value for money I don't know what is.
There are (literally) thousands of threads on here just like yourself looking for a reliable first bike. The main consensus is > Buy something 2nd hand that is Jap. Honda etc. The CBR / XR / CG are all highly reliable and impressive, so long as you use common sense when viewing / buying.
You won't go far wrong asking on here, keep us updated! ____________________ 07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change! |
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Posted: 18:14 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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Used YBR/CG125 and you'll get all your money back if he doesn't twat it. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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Posted: 23:16 - 14 Jan 2016 Post subject: |
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Well thought out
Get something made by a mainstream manufacturer who has a dealership in your area and you won't go far wrong.
You know that here is a mechanic with the full backing of the manufacturer who can fix your bike if it does go wrong. Yes, you are going to pay but it will be done. There is no guarantee of that with a generic Chinese bike. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 8 years, 102 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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