?????KSR MOTO GRS 125??????

[Tinkz]

Went to see a Varadero today at AAA motorcycles in Paisley, any way whilst there me and my mate noticed all the nice lookin bikes in the show room, the one that really caught my eye was KSR MOTO GRS 125. Had a sit on it height was perfect for me to have both feet on the floor (short arse) and nice up right riding position. 2 year warranty.
Thing is that for the price of a 10 year old Varadero, I could have a brand spankin new bike with a 2 YEAR WARRANTY, only intend keeping it for about a year n a bit till I sit my DAS so seems like a good deal. Guy in the shop wasn't pushy and answered all I asked him, nice chap.

Any one had any experience of these bikes I know its made in china with Austrian design, can only find good reviews on the net, just wondered your thoughts on them.
Cheers
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[Snop Doog]

Hmm, KTM Duke 125 clone... Chinese... Insurance companies may not want to touch it... Spares may be hard to find if they're ever necessary despite the warranty... Resale value may be an issue... Website reviews sound good, it's a shame I can't find any research reviews... I'd say Varadero because of the Japanese 125 or nothing mentality that BCF has injected into my brain.

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[Rogerborg]

Only 'first ride' reviews rather than ownership stories. 11hp. £2000?

The upside would be that I believe AAA actually do warranty work - they were bawwwing about the costs of doing so last time I was in.

These guys seem a lot ropier...

https://www.portman-motors.com/

... but they do stock Lexmotos which will set you back at least £500 less. That's a lot of spares, and less depreciation.

https://www.lexmoto.co.uk/motorcycles.php
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[Rogerborg]

I had a good long (non sales) chat with Mr and Mrs AAA and they do seem straight-up. They were saying they don't stock bikes that create warranty work, as it's their main cost - they have to eat the labour. For example, they aren't touching the Sinnis Apache 250 as it's fuel injected and diagnosing FI problems is a pain in the arse.

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[Rogerborg]

It is only money, but the turn-key depreciation would pay for your DAS.

Actually, I'd be impressed if you manage to lose less than £1K on it.

Sorry for being Buzz Killington.
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[Northern Monkey]

As is my role on BCF, I feel I should use the opportunity to point out how low the depreciation is on an MSX. Find a 200 mile 6 month old version for £2200, and it should hold 85% of its value for the next 12 months
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[quote="Northern Monkey"]As is my role on BCF, I feel I should use the opportunity to point out how low the depreciation is on an MSX. Find a 200 mile 6 month old version for £2200, and it should hold 85% of its value for the next 12 months[/quote

I would look like Donkey Kong on that
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[Rogerborg]

Well, fair play. We won't find out how good KSRs are unless someone takes the plunge.
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[WD Forte]

KSR ?
Dey is like Austrian innit

https://www.ksr-group.com/index.php/history_ksr_en.html

Just did some quick googling not sure if Austrian made
or a Chinese cloney type thing and badged for KSR
How good? who knows
Edit:
Spares 'n shit mentioned here
https://www.ksr-group.com/index.php/services_ksr_en.html

Personally if I wanted a 125 only until I upped my license
I'd go the cheap shitter route
Well maybe not shitter, but just a modest reliable bike that kept going.
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[Rogerborg]

[deadwolf]

And here I was thinking you were all yammering on about the Kawasaki KSR, which has been plying the roads years before Honda's MSX/Grom even popped up

https://onlytruecars.com/data_images/gallery/01/kawasaki-ksr-110/kawasaki-ksr-110-02.jpg

With Chinese or other bikes of suspect origin/manufacture IMO the best approach is to curb your enthusiasm.

Chinese bikes lately seem to be nailing it in the looks department with their USD forks and whatnot and I suppose that combined with the price is what's drawing people in. Personally I still think they all look like shite (and probably made of shite too). Still rather go 2ndhand Japanese.
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