Best 125

mooseman · Nova Slayer Joined: 24 Oct 2004 Karma :

i posted a few weeks ago what 125 was the best to get and i have narrowed it down to these four
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JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

I would choose my bike..the CG Wink

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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

There is no such thing as a 'best 125' to be honest.

Its pretty down to what you need a bike to do and which one you like the looks of. Personally, I love the RS125. Its a gorgeous bike to ride, looks the part and certainly moves fast enough, but its not ideal for commuting, so I bought a CG as a run around.

If you need something to use day in day out, is friendly on petrol and almost no maintenance at all, you'll have to go with a 4 stroke. For all out screaming fast fun, you need a 2 stroke. But they drink petrol and expensive oil, dont really like short journeys or cold weather. More of a fun bike you could say.

RS & Mito are par on performance, so its pretty much which one you prefer the look of and can afford etc.

Similarly, the XTC (the 4 stroke model) and CBR are on par too. Both are quite expensive bikes to buy in the first place but have good fuel economy and minimal maintenance. Plus side to these is the fact they dont need warming up, just start the bike and go. No worrying about getting the bike to temperature or risking a seizure.

Personally, I love the RS, so I voted for it, but you've picked very different bikes designed for very different things.

For fast fun, 2 stroke. For minimal maintenance and excellent reliability, you'll want a 4. (Not saying 2 strokes are unreliable as I've never had any problems with mine, but in the wrong hands, they wont last long at all.)
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Krs · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Karma :

Mito as its exact rep of the nicest supebike Very Happy

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jcbiker · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Karma :

dont you mean cbr? it used to be the nsr but now its the cbr.
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fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Two completely different bikes. I meant I would have voted for the NSR if it was on the list. I can't judge on the others.
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simon1221 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

I love the TZR just because its mine, all down to personal choice really.

But if i didnt i would choose the xtc, it looks light and 'nifty'.
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El_Bandido · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

XTC looks a good bike buit i voted mito as thats what i would have. xtc is probably a more reliable bike but probably slow

tony532 · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

there is a 2t xtc as well

simon1221 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

The 2t xtc actually has the same engine as my tzr.
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robboadd · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Karma :

Go 2 stroke xtc125!!!! I'm not biased Laughing

........Anyways i voted it as thats what i ride and i love it, i can't really compare as thats the only 125 i have ridden

needforspeed9... · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

the cbr are ok but the 125's are pretty crap. Thats y i voted for the apprilla as my frnd as one and it is sweet
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paulodd · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

I agree with JodieWodie where is the CG in the list?
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