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stevey900
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PostPosted: 00:46 - 07 Aug 2005    Post subject: 125 sports bikes Reply with quote

Got to see my first cagiva mito today in real life i've always just seen one on the internet. Wow what a beast i've heard there modelled by ducati or on the ducati but wasn't expecting that. I've only seen a cbr 125 and that just looks well like a kids bike. Am so stuck on what bike to choose now.
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PostPosted: 03:01 - 07 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cbrs=pants, Mitos are OK. Unreliability and performance, Aprilia, Derbi, Motorhispania, all the usuals.

Less performing and better reliability CBRs, Sachs XTC (bitch for parts, 1 dealer) and NSRs?
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PostPosted: 04:25 - 07 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I once spoke to a bloke who had bought a new one.

Said the repairs cost more than the repayments. (Each month!!). Basically fell apart after the fisrt year. Thumbs Down Thumbs Down
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Josh|RD125LC
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PostPosted: 12:35 - 07 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Honda NSR125 may be a better option. I think they're pretty nice, especially in the right colour scheme. They're a bit behind on performance in comparison with the Mito, but the NSR makes up for it with being more reliable than the Mito if looked after correctly. Better build quality as well, and parts aren't too expensive. If I had the space and money, I would buy an NSR. Just love them.
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PostPosted: 15:23 - 07 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't forget the TZR (I'm biased though, check my sig for pics), lovely bike IMO or the RGV which looks awesome.
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PostPosted: 00:07 - 08 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah TZR ain't bad at all. Although if you have the money, go for the RR Belgardas, they're simply gorgeous.
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PostPosted: 00:50 - 08 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

NSR without a doubt Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:30 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just need a cheap reliable but quick bike for after my cbt, Altough am going to be restricted to just 14bhp
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PostPosted: 01:49 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevey900 wrote:
I just need a cheap reliable but quick bike


You can't ever use those words together when describing a 125.

If it's cheap, it probably won't be reliable and cheap for a reason (probably 'cos it's f*****).

If it's reliable it probably won't be cheap ('cos it'll be a Honda Wink).

If it's fast it'll neither be cheap or reliable (Aprilia RS125 anyone?)

So, basically the only factor you can't control is your budget. So it's got to be cheap. Forget getting a NSR/RS. Reliable is do-able - Honda CG125 springs to mind here Thumbs Up OR a motoX style like a DT125.

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PostPosted: 02:42 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mitos are nice, a guy i work with has a super one its got good mods and looks the ticket (it also sounds excellent though the rs is a bit wick compared to the mito in this case).

I have a cbr and i have also owned a tzr250 2 stroker which was much faster but i like the cbr i have had it for a year now and have not had a single problem its a good bike it is very slim though.

But the best judge for picking a bike is you.
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stevey900
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PostPosted: 20:46 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

What about a cagiva planet 125, I may have the chance to buy one for a price which seems reasonable to me. As it will be my first bike it should be ok for starting out on won't it?.
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PostPosted: 21:08 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

or.....get a RS125!! i was going to get a NSR but thought the RS125 was the better buy, i didnt like RS's when i first saw them but love them now, although i still think the front veiw could be better but no bikes perfect (having said that.....)lol
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PostPosted: 21:33 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=610109#610109

here's an nsr, for sale, it's reliable, the price is low-ish, ill accept 1100. Only reason it's that price is because i slid it and scratched up the fairing, otherwise it's in great working order. Wink
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 09 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't like the newer RS's personally. Much prefer the 98' ones, Extremas and Chesterfields. Much better shape, as the newer ones are too rounded for my liking.
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PostPosted: 00:57 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 01:26 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Exactly. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:37 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what about the hyosung gt 125 comet and cagiva planet 125.
are these bad bikes?.
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PostPosted: 10:44 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Planet's have the engine from a cagiva mito popped into them, but that means they are quite fragile.
All i know about the hyosung comet is its a four stroke that looks like a bigger bike.
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PostPosted: 11:22 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too nail ohh it looks like a bigger bike posts well it is bigger if ya count in mm's

Comet Overall Length 2,080 mm Width 760 mm Height 1,120 mm

Rs overall length 1,950 mm width 720 mm height 1,135 mm

Cbr overall length 1,920 mm Width 675 mm Height 1,070mm
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 10 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's still a huge bike, everyone who's got one loves them, quite expensive though. I'd kill for one!
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PostPosted: 00:44 - 11 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't.
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PostPosted: 01:22 - 11 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nothing wrong with RS125's, I had mine 3 good years, ragged the hell out of it and had no major problems... apart from the time some goon tried to steal it.
People say they are crap and unreliable? well it all depends how you take care of it, use shitty 5 quid oil then yes expect the worse.

And don't forget it came 2nd for the best handling bike!!! plus its Italian and has the ultimate daddy RSVR Hmmmm

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PostPosted: 11:13 - 11 Aug 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Josh|RD125LC wrote:
I wouldn't.


I would Wink
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