New vs used 125

[Bassmongoose]

Hi

I just passed my CBT and am planning to purchase a 125cc. I have all my riding gear already and plan to make a cash purchase. I have been to dealerships to look at and sit on the 125's from KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda well as Keeway, Lexmoto etc.

I plan to ride a 125cc for 12-18 months before taking my full big bike license and have my heart set on the Suzuki GSX-S-125

In your opinion which would be the best option to see me lose as little through devaluation after 18 months:

1) £3700 for a new 2020 bike
2) £3400 for new pre-registered 2019 model,
3) £3000 (2019 model with 2500mile and 3 month parts warranty)?

Would appreciate any help please.

[Zen Dog]

Honestly, just don't spend a load of money on a 125. Just get something cheap, reliable and unflashy (like a Yamaha YBR125 or something), and save your money to put towards a big bike.

You'll be bored of the 125 in six months no matter what it is. If you buy a YBR for say £1000, it'll probably be worth pretty much the same when you sell it.

You can save even more money by buying something Chinese (Lexmoto etc.), but the build quality can be shocking, and if you go that route you should probably regard it as a disposable item that will be worth next to nothing when you come to sell it.
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[Evil Hans]

^ What he said.

It's your choice what you spend your money on, of course, but personally my answer would be "No" to all of those.

£3000 plus on an interim 125?

No. Just no.
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[pepperami]

A friend of mine had a Lexmoto 125 and it never gave him any major issues.
However when he came to sell it, he didn’t get a lot for it.

I don’t know of anyone who’s paid £3000+ for a 125.
£3000+ seems a bit excessive for a 125?

I would think that even £2000 could buy you a very decent second hand Japanese 125 , if you are shrewd/ruthless.

Just my worth.
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[bhinso]

It amazes me how much new 125's are these days, I guess it's because the increasing licence requirements and restrictions force many into 125's and that's why the prices rose.
I bought a new KMX125 for £2200 not so long ago, which was good, but the insurance was high - probably because the companies expect you to be on L plates.
Just do whatever full test you can at whatever age you are, the insurance alone would make it worthwhile.

[davebike]

My Grom was about £3k )
OK I have had a full licence for a long time
I live in the south east it has been to the north of Scotlend and west of Ireland

My two penneys worth buy Jap unless you got somewhere theaf proof or live work away from the scrotes buy used

Even Lexmoto suposidly the best of the cheap can be shit at parts we have seen several owners asking for emergency clutch cable repairs as cables are out stock and none for weeks !
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[UncleFester]

I bought a new YBR125 and at 2 years old and not many miles sold it on for exactly what the outstanding finance was.

Whilst it was mine it gave me zero issues and was under warranty etc etc - peace of mind.

If you can find a bike that is 2 years old and in decent nick that has been used as a learner there are bargains to be had.

Or buy a Hyosung or an old CG125 and run that till you get a license.

£3500 on a new (any) 125 is madness.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-ybr125/174408335056?hash=item289b8bfed0:g:ZjoAAOSwv6VfRPzL

Stuff like this always around. You could ride that for a year or two and pay it off and probably sell it on at not much loss as it's already depreciated / has done naff all miles.
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[Ste]

[kgm]

I've been looking for a cheap jap 125 for the wife to learn the basics on but I'm finding it really hard to find any locally that aren't complete nails. Where have they all gone? I should have kept the CG I sold to my neighbour last year.

[Bassmongoose]

Thanks for all the great input. It has given me a lot to think about.

as kgm said, there is not much out there in decent cheap used 125's that isn't absolute garbage. Chatting to our local CBT instructor and he was saying that he has seen a huge increase in numbers doing the CBT. Local dealers also out of stock.

[rpsmith79]

[Barnoe]

If your final bike isnt going to be a 125, then dont spend good money on one.

As soon as you start lessons and ride a 600cc you wont want a 125.

Its not just about the power as you may think but the equipment is better, brakes, suspension, gears and better all round comfort.

You say 18 months on a 125?
the minute you have a licence for a better bike you will want one
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[rpsmith79]

[Ayrton]

[Riejufixing]

This bloke's to lanky or stiff to ride this thing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rieju-RS3-125cc-motorcycle/133527677316?hash=item1f16dea984%3Ag%3AmU8AAOSw7OZfZeBH&LH_ItemCondition=3000