New Biker looking for a decent 125.

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Sorry, just going back to the height issue.

I'm 6' 3" with long legs, and I look and feel silly on an RS50/125

I've never sat on any of the other bikes in question, but I don't think I could seriously ever ride an RS, even though they are so very sexy.

I'm probably going to end up with a CG just while I learn, my dad being the same height says he's ok on them..

Gaz

Jalas7 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Karma :

Get yourself a Hyosung Cruise 2, feels quite big for a 125.
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

The XR125 will suit a person with long legs... i just purchased mine today and delivery is due on saturday (will post pics)... It's a CG with off road styling and moderate top speed of 65mph to be realistic... Quite grunty low down mind and a very good learning tool.
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malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

Tobyr depending on how much you want to pay I'd consider a Hyosung Comet GT125. I'm after one, they are one of the nicest looking 125's and they sound good too, as its a 4 stroke V-twin.

But I'm thinking of staying on it for a while, if you just want something to learn on, then do as the others say.. get a cheap CG or something.

Also the Hyosung is a big bike.. seat height is something like 749mm so you won't look like a git. I'm 6.1' and I was comfortable.

As for insurance I got a quote on a provisional license from bennetts for £350. And that was kept outside.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

I was liking the look of the comets, but I prefer faired bikes Sad

malb · Spanner Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

Well thats fair enough.. the only thing is that faired bikes tend to be expensive to insure.
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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Plus yes, It's going to be a long term bike, but I really can't stand CG's (No offence to any CG owners Razz

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Inno · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Before I passed my test and got a CBR600 fx, I was ridind an RS125, deresricted... This thing went like sh1t off of a shovel.

My top speed was about 104mph, it was screaming like a b1tch though !!! Confused

With the speed that 125s can do now a days, full leathers are a good idea.

As for insurance, I was with Norwich union and they insured me without a CBT ( which I told them ), that was cool until i got stopped by the cops for not having L plates......DOH Wink

One thing about the RS and maybe with all small engine race bikes... dont red line them all the while, I shagged the engine on mine and it cost about 600 quid to fix.... Thumbs Up

Inno · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Before I passed my test and got a CBR600 fx, I was ridind an RS125, deresricted... This thing went like sh1t off of a shovel.

My top speed was about 104mph, it was screaming like a b1tch though !!! Confused

With the speed that 125s can do now a days, full leathers are a good idea.

As for insurance, I was with Norwich union and they insured me without a CBT ( which I told them ), that was cool until i got stopped by the cops for not having L plates......DOH Wink

One thing about the RS and maybe with all small engine race bikes... dont red line them all the while, I shagged the engine on mine and it cost about 600 quid to fix.... Thumbs Up

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

You double posted mate. Razz

Yeah I'm definately going for full leathers, I'm going to get them over a bike if I don't have as much money as I thought because I ride pillion sometimes, and I can always save for a bike, rather than get a bike and no leathers.

Definately having some Sidi Vertebrae 2's though, no matter what. Very Happy

I've pretty much got my heart set on the NSR though, just need to find one in my area that's reasonably cheap, on biketrader they're all like '01 models that cost about 2 grand. I mean, if I have the money I'll probably end up buying one because I'll be using it for over a year so it's pretty important I get a nice one that's been well looked after, will also teach me a lot about looking after bikes in general if I have a long term 2 stroke.

Thanks for the advice guys, You've been really helpful Very Happy