What 125cc to get?

[DowsoNN]

16 right now riding my RS50, gonna do my test to get my L plates off when I'm 17, but not sure what 125 to get?

Leaning towards RS125, Derbi GPR or Cagiva Mito

[Nandonian]

Are you looking for speed or reliability? Two strokes like the RS125 and Mito are fast top end when unrestricted (illegal) and can probably get into three figures on the speedo. Problem is you'll have to let it warm up every morning and it won't be as reliable as a four stroke. You will also probably need engine rebuilds every so often where as a four stroke you wouldn't.

Four strokes like the YBR, CBR, CBF are very reliable. They can get up to about 70 (from what I've heard CBR will do 80ish) and to drive legally, you don't need any more speed than this. They don't look as big as the RS but you have to remember they're small 125's.

IMO, I'd rather have the reliability of a four stroke under my belt than an extra 25mph. If you're looking for a 2 stroke, I'd suggest an NSR, for a four stroke, I'd say a CBR or YBF. A CG is the most reliable 125 you can get, the engine is bulletproof and perfect for commuting, but it feels like driving a brick.
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[DowsoNN]

On my RS50 I have to warm up but it always breaks and is expensive but I love the speed of my RS50! I'm not really sure, I think of rather a 2 stroke and hit the 3 digits

[Nandonian]

That's your call. You have to remember, by driving it unrestricted 33bhp, you're not legally complying with your licence, therefore if you get pulled you could be done. Also, if you're involved in an accident, there's a chance you might not be paid out as insurance companies look at things like this.
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[Az]

Tbh i'd buy a Yamaha YZF-125R if i was in your position. It'll be muchhhh more reliable than the 2stroke's and is still reasonabley fast for a 125, topping out around 80-85.

If you're adamant you want a 2stroke that goes over 100mph, get a Honda NSR125, most reliable 2stroke sports bike and does about 110mph derestricted and does 0-60 in about 6sec's when derestricted. But it'll still need rebuilds and it drinks alot of 2stroke oil and petrol (expensive to run). Nice bikes though, you could pick a decent one up for around £1,500-£2,000.

From past experience, owning a derestricted nsr125 and now a slow cbf 125, i'd pick my cbf125 every time because it's a better commuter, more comfortable to ride, less time spent at the mechanics, almost as enjoyable to ride and A LOT cheaper to run. I'd go for a sporty 4 stroke 125 if i was you like the new cbr's (2011+) or a yzf.

Good luck picking a bike

[Az]

Tbh i'd buy a Yamaha YZF-125R if i was in your position. It'll be muchhhh more reliable than the 2stroke's and is still reasonabley fast for a 125, topping out around 80-85.

If you're adamant you want a 2stroke that goes over 100mph, get a Honda NSR125, most reliable 2stroke sports bike and does about 110mph derestricted and does 0-60 in about 6sec's when derestricted. But it'll still need rebuilds and it drinks alot of 2stroke oil and petrol (expensive to run). Nice bikes though, you could pick a decent one up for around £1,500-£2,000.

From past experience, owning a derestricted nsr125 and now a slow cbf 125, i'd pick my cbf125 every time because it's a better commuter, more comfortable to ride, less time spent at the mechanics, almost as enjoyable to ride and A LOT cheaper to run. I'd go for a sporty 4 stroke 125 if i was you like the new cbr's (2011+) or a yzf.

Good luck picking a bike

[Teflon-Mike]

[DowsoNN]

Well my 50 is quick enough to keep me up with my all my friends 1.2l cars as I'm born in August and everyone's already driving.

Your talking like a coppa and basically just gave me a bollocking.

It's between a YZF-R125, RS125 or a NSR125

[HJM]

Whatever you choose.......Just make sure its red.

Pretty common law that red bikes add a good 10mph onto your top speed.

HTH
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[Andy_Pagin]

Actually Tefs giving sound advice, you only need to get caught once and you can say goodbye to your illegally modified ped and hello to a fpn for driving without insurance and years of insurance premiums about ten times higher than the norm, assuming you can find an insurer willing to take the risk.
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[Teflon-Mike]

I was actually hinting that IF he's prepared to live with a notoriousely fickle, highly strung, high cost, high maintenence, sub 100mph motorcycle, to 'cheat the system' and get.... ooohh... maybe an extra 20mph of illegal speed....

Getting a LICENCE first.... makes more than a little sense.

Loose the L-Plate, and a coppa just sees another power-ranger.

WITH an L-Plate, coppa see's bike going 'a bit fast' for something that ought to be chugging along, barely able to do the National Speed Limit.... and is going to think "Ey oop! Easy colla, there, by looks!" and go try his luck.

But hey, I'm just a moaning old git, out to spoil the kiddies fun, ent I?
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[DowsoNN]

Well I'm probably gonna go with the YZF-R125 as its reliable and I will be able to keep up on dual carriage ways and its also stunning

[Matt94]

[P.]

Varadero. Does what all the other 4 strokes do without pretending to be a sports bike will lolworthy power.

[Rogerborg]