learner biking got way more expencive?

speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

ok so my housemate has recently decided that he wants to join me on 2 wheels and ive been looking for a few weeks at reliable commutable 125s sub 1k
it looks like the choice is newish jap makes are 1,5-3k
old japs 1,1-1,8k
Chinese 800-1,5k

in fact to meet his cash and also find something he finds aesthetically pleasing the only real option is a 2t, however im not sure itll be up to the use it will get and his riding skills

any one have any advice for me?

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

A two stroke will be fine as long as he goes for an NSR125 and not an Aprilia or Cagiva IMO.

Bikes are expensive at the moment, which is why there are so many chinese ones out there. Why spend £500 on a secondhand chinese bike when you can have a brand new one for £800?
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Plenty of jap 125s between 800 and 1000.

150 for CBT tops.

Then gear... looking another 100-200 really.

Az · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Apr 2013 Karma :

Is the bike for leisure or commuting?

If it's for leisure and he's up for rebuilding a top end once in a while, then a 2 stroke isn't a bad option.
As for riding ability and 2 strokes, he'll be fine, they're not ridiculously fast, people jump on 600cc bikes such as Hornets and Fazers without any real previous experience and are still breathing.

If it's for commuting, maybe a 4stroke may be more suitable and you can find CG's and YBR's for under a grand.

As for aesthetically pleasing, it all depends on what he likes?

125 in a sporty frock?
Cruisers?
Large presence? (such as Hyosung GT)
Tourer-ish looking bike like a Derbi Terra or Varadeo?

Does this £1k budget include gear, CBT and insurance or just the bike?

speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

well his cbt is done and ive got an unused helmet which fits him pretty well my main issue is transport i can get cheaper bikes but theyre a little far out and delivery costs an arm and a leg
also with regards to usage the plan will be for him to use it for his 13 mile each way commute and then ill probably take him a little further on nice weekends see if he can hone his skill
with regards to maintenance its not soo much a problem i had 2 stroke autos when i was younger and the engines are simple to me so shouldn't be too hard
ill have a look at some nsr's

looks wise he likes the he likes the sumo style of bike so the dt's xr's xt's however he accepts a ybr, cg etc etc may not look cool but itll do him until hes 24 and can do direct access

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speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

how are the dt's, nsr's on service intervals etc ive caught wind of an 09 cbf for 1100 with loads of papers and some riding gear and also a 08 cbr for 850 so im looking into those however i must admit i wouldnt mind him getting an nsr or a dt for me to have a fool about on, been a while since i had an pokey 2t bike

i did read on here cbfs are a bad bet due to rusting is there anything specific i should be looking at on these other than the norm?

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speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

thanks or all help, fingers crossed a month long battle may come to an end this weekend

sabian92 · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Karma :

I paid 900 quid for my 57 plate YBR with 9k miles on it. Bit tatty and I haggled down from 1100 as he was flogging the gear with it but I didn't want it.

You can get bikes under 1k as long as you go private (not much point going to a dealer on a 2nd hand 125, they'll just rape you on price) and are willing to haggle. Thumbs Up

mivster · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

if hes going for a 2t get a nsr dtr or mito
ive had them all them 3 were the most reliable without a doubt
i didnt thrash them i used them for work only look after them they will last well
plenty of jap cruisers about for a good price
or going for road presence go for a varadero hyosung gt or sachs xtc if you can find a good one Surprised

if you must go chinese at least go for the 2 main ones kymco or lexmoto

i say this from experience most 125s worth having ive had
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speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

ive found a cbr hes accepted so were going to have a look at it the weekend, fingers crossed!

j.silvs · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2012 Karma :

These any good? They may be up for a deal. Who knows

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-xt125x-supermoto-2009-/281303961360?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item417f05cf10

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/yamaha-xt-125cc-supermoto/1056265916

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hyosung-rx-125-supermoto-genuine-1050-miles-tax-and-mot-till-end-of-year-oil-cooled-recent-serv/1056105489

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speedy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Karma :

well something popped up on ebay last night and we picked up his honda nsr today will throw some pics up tomorrow, i think im possibly more excited than he is but anyway well looked after plenty of old mots and service receipts bran new mot and all for under 1k apparently it was up for sale for an hour and a half and had loads of offers for it