cbf125 with 60k kms!

[magos]

Hello all,

I have recently found a honda cbf125, model 2009 with 60,000 kilometres (more than 80kms per day). Normally, I wouldn't think of buying a bike 125cc bike with that many kilometres but the price is really appealing, its condition is impeccable and from what I hear the cbf125 is of good quality.

What do you think? Does it have a chance to last for a couple of years more?

Thanks

[P.]

Yeah thats OK. Got a 2007 Varadero 125 with 71,900 miles on it and its still going strong

[UnspeedySam]

If it's been serviced properly and the engine still sounds nice and sweet then go for it
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[magos]

Thanks guys for your answers. Any advice on what should I check before buying it? Any common problems of the model?

[ScaredyCat]

[Shinigami]

Over 70k on the hornet and it sounds fine (now its running)
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[magos]

I will ask for the service manual. I doubt though that he did all 15 services (I think I read that it needs one every 4000 kms). Well, at least now I know that high mileage with most honda bikes is not an issue.

[magos]

OK guys, I eventually put my self in a dilemma here. Though I am still considering the 2009 Honda cbf with the 60K kms, at the same price I have found a 2006 Yamaha ybr 125 with 20k. Appearance wise I prefer the Yamaha and as I read they both seem to be equally good (or equally bad) bikes. So Yamaha would be my definite choice. The problem is that the Yamaha bike sits in a garage for the last year. Moreover, the guy won't let me test-drive it since it has no insurance. The Honda on the other hand is in full use. What do you suggest?

PS. They both seem to run properly, but none has a service history, though the owners say the did everything, I imagine at a local workshop.

[Carl_steveo]

I've ridden both. Neither seem appealing or none appealing over the other. Like you I prefer the stylings of the Yzf.
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[kramdra]

Whats the asking price? both are good learner bikes, but they are made to a budget, they are not the best. You can't compare big bikes to small, they are not made to the same standard! For high milage you should check what parts will need replacing.. tires, chain/sprockets, fork seals, head/wheel bearings. It took a lot of effort to keep my CG125 roadworthy after 40k miles. CBR600 takes no effort except when I crash her


I dislike drum brakes becuase once the drum is worn, you need a new wheel. On my CG125 that was around 40k miles. It does not cost much to make a disk brake, they just cut every cost they could, so I refuse to buy a bike made with that design philosophy, unless its really cheap.


Would recommend the chinese Sinnis Stealth 125. Its not perfect but it does have a proper rear disc brake that should last the life of bike with little maintence. The tank is the same size as proper bike, so it feels more like one. It also has wider 140mm rear tire, YBR is 90mm 140mm gives the option of stickier radial tires.

The last reason to buy chinese is cost, this 2009 bike was £200. I spent some money on parts but I belive its now a better bike than if I got the £1250 CBR125.

[magos]

In British pounds it would be something like 650 pounds. Indeed, I wouldn't like to pay another 500 pounds just to keep it running. Anyway, in this price range I could get either one of these two or a Daelim roadwin. Honestly, I tested it a couple of days ago and it seemed like a rolling bucket. At least quality wise. Whereas the quality of both the ybr and the cbf seems far better.

The sinnis you mentioned, doesn't seem to exist in Spain.

[kramdra]

Never heard of Daelim, but they look ok. Interesting to see they have 250cc bikes. All 125's are rolling buckets

Sinnis is one importer, its also known as "Qingqi 125-2d"
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=qingqi+125-2d&tbm=isch

[magos]

[kramdra]

If you want a faster engine CBR/YZF have more horses, but the engine still feels like its made of plastic compared to a 600.

Id go for a 250/300 twin. waiting for a cheap one on ebay.

400 should get more than 30mpg even my 600 gets 45.

[Rogerborg]

I'd go for the YBR. There have been far too many issues reported with CBFs. Although if it's done that distance, then it's likely to have been well looked after.
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[tom_m]

Id go for the ybr. Great bikes, had mine since new 8 months ago and touching 10,000 miles now, not a single problem. Aslong as its been serviced regular it will last a lifetime. Hoping to get 100k out of mine . Have heard of a few problems with the cbf's, thats my opinion but each to their own. Only you know which bike you want
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[DMCpro]

60,000 km is only like 35k ish miles which is nothing for a Honda engine aslong as its been looked after
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[magos]

Thank you all guys for your answers, I am not getting either the cbf or the ybr, since both guys didn't show up (!) to the appointment we had to see the bike (in two different occasions). I think for a 125 and especially these kind of bikes the individual sellers are not very reliable so I will maybe try a professional this time.

[Rogerborg]