AJS R7 2014

Danielus · L Plate Warrior Joined: 01 Oct 2014 Karma :

Hi, Im Daniel. Im preparing to buy my first bike. I find on the internet this one: https://www.morebikes.co.uk/new-learner-legal-ajs-r7-125/
befor i think about yamaha r125 or aprilia rs4 125. But i find this ajs for 2200 pounds ive got new motorcycles. But im not sure if is good. I try to find a opinions but i dont see nothing. Maybe someone on this forum has seen this motorcycles or riding. please all your opinions on this bikes, can anyone has a movie, whatever. And sorry for my language im not British. Thank You. Smile

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Nexus Icon · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Karma :

Welcome to the forum, Daniel.

I can't help with that specific bike, though I'm sure someone will be able to. I'd be interested to know what country you're in as it might help you choose based on local dealer support there.

Some Chinese bikes are quite poorly supported in the UK and it might be a similar story where you are.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

No. Just no.

£2200 for just 7.5kW / 10hp? And only 1 year warranty. Laughing

The moment that you turn the key, it will half in value, if you can find a buyer.

Just for example: Honda CBR125R, 2012, 480 miles, £2200.

You can do far, far better for that money.

If you really want to buy a brand new Chinese plastic bike, I wouldn't spend more than £1200 + OTR on a Lexmoto XTRS 125. Less to lose, decent parts support, a touch more power and less weight than the "AJS" (which will also just be some rebadged Chinese hack).

But again, your money would be far better spent on a used CBR, R125 or any other Japanese or Italian branded bike, as it will hold its value much better.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Listen to him ^^^^.

It really isn't worth the heartache.
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HotdogMcDraw · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Nov 2013 Karma :

As Rogerborg says (take his advice). Chinky bikes have a bad reputation for reliability and parts falling off, and it will lose value before you even part money for it.
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Wonko The Sane · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2013 Karma :

A friend had an AJS, had to kick start it as the electric start got waterlogged and packed up.

generally was an ok bike but was only used for enjoyment not for commuting etc.

best thing that happened for her was someone stole it and dropped a match in the tank otherwise she'd have lost a lot selling it on.
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skatefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Karma :

Am I the only one that noticed duel disks on the front?
Surely way overkill for a 125?
That Chinese tat is sure starting to look pretty though!

-Jvr

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CBFcarl · Nearly there... Joined: 29 Oct 2013 Karma :

I had the AJS JS125 before the bike I have now, and it was sold to me as a Yahama YBR125 but with a different badge, everything else was put together in the same factory as the Yam. I found it to be slightly underpowered (yup, even for a 125), the build quality was a bit poor (coming from the CBF owner) but as a bike it was ok.

My advice? Shop around and get something else. I bought a 2nd hand CBF, just under 2 years old for £1400 (when the AJS got nicked). I thought that it was a much better bike. Bigger tyres, bigger frame and generally felt more substantial.

With the R7, you are paying extra for a bike that *looks* like a supersports bike but is underpowered. It'd be like the nobs who put a fat noisy exhaust on a 1 litre Ford Fiesta.
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Charlie7411 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 May 2016 Karma :

I have bought an ajs r7 and when i was putting it on the stand the bike fell on it lefts side. The problem i have is where the left indicator is the body part of it has broken the indicator is fine but the body is not do you know if this is correct part to it... ?

https://www.ajs-shop.co.uk/acatalog/R7-LEFT-FUEL-TANK-COVER-BLACK-64510_R7_9000_BLACK.html#SID=279

If anyone know this it will help a lot