upgarding to a cbr 150.....

[8316]

hi all.
i've been riding my gs125 and thinking of upgrading. becuaseof my age (17). i'm thinking of getting only slightly bigger , like a cbr150. it costs 1900 pounds and makes 25 bhp ( one cylinder from cbr6). i'm wondering if anyone knows about it and how good it is. any imformation would be much appreciated
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[Shaun]

I know your not old enough to ride one unless you have passed your test. If you really want a CBR you would have to get the 125 version but if its speed your after then you would be best going for an RS125 or NSR125, either one of those or even the Mito will take you up to 100mph.

[8316]

thanks a lot mate , just not too keen on the strokers
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[Keith]

I believe all those 150's in the UK are imported from places like Taiwan, not officially launched over here, but I could be wrong.

The 125 barely puts out about 12bhp so I find it hard to believe that 25cc extra gives it about 13bhp more.

Just stick with the GS, get your test done, then get a 250 or something slightly bigger.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

The CBR150 is a grey import. Performance wise there is no way that it would make 25hp, although it does have a 4 valve head unlike the 125. My guess would be a true 18~20hp.

Also it is not learner legal, no more so than a CBR600RR. If you have passed your test then look at a bigger bike, if you are a learner and sticking with a 125 then look at the 2 strokes, which would be far quicker and have better parts availability.

All the best

Keith
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[stevo as b4]

Yeah i would say 16-18bhp max for a 150CBR, thats probably 85mph tops, so its not much more than the 125. If they bring out a supercharger or something for the CBR then it might become more interesting, but at the moment, its not any step up in performance from a GS125 that probably goes as well anyway. By the way does anyone else thing that from the side the CBR125 looks very much like an AR125. It's a shame kawasaki dont bring it back and sell it for £15-1600, they'd probably take over the 125 market instantly!

[The Tot]

My mate in Thailand has a CBR150 - it's made in Thailand and they are selling like hot cakes. Funnily enough, his version has spoked wheels (yuck). I don't think that there's much point getting the 150 as it's too compromised and filling an unncessary vacuum. Either get a 125 or pass your test and ride something much more exciting and bigger (not trying to say the 150 aint exciting, but there's a lot more fun to be had with UK spec bikes and not to mentione cheaper parts and insurance) Just a though though.

Titot
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