Derbi senda drd r (whats wrong with this one then)

sweep123 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

Do you think a derbi senda drd r is a good first bike for a 16 year old.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

It's a geared 50cc without fairings, so a better choice than things like the RS50. I don't consider it worth buying new with learner bikes as it will get dropped and with a shiney expensive new bike it will have a greater financially impact than on an older one.

It might be only be at £820, but it hasn't met the reserve price and in the advert they talk about RRP being in excess of £2000 so would expect the reserve to be about £2000. Also they charge you £75 extra for it to be registered and £100 for delivery. Wonder what other bits they'll charge you for, tax etc etc. And its a new user on eBay with 0 feedback so would be quite careful.

sweep123 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

Thanks you have been a lot of help Thumbs Up

. One other thing, do you think as it does not have road tyres on it that it would not ride well on the road.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Road tyres (ones without lots of knobbly bits) are generally better on the roads, but the ones on that bike will still offer plently of grip.

Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9923&item=2488688624&rd=1

I'd be willing to say thats a scam. For one, its the Senda-R and not the Super Motard. Also the guy has no feedback and is a new user. The description follows the same pattern as other scams.

Check bike trader for an older model (much cheaper) and stay clear from that auction.

I agree with Ste, its not worth getting a brand new 50cc.
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sweep123 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

True. They seem to have got the name of that bike a bit wrong. How can it be a gilera and a derbi, surely its just a derbi senda drd r.

sweep123 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

I looked on ebay again. and there are two of the exact same bike on ebay, same picture same description, exactly the same. Apart from its a different user name for the person whos selling it. that seems a bit strange to me. Take a look for yourself.

Lee_367 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 22 May 2004 Karma :

I've got a derbi senda sm, all i can say is that its a great bike. Cool

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jayluvmito · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 May 2004 Karma :

preety sure drd's are ment tohave twin discs up front
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