Bike after my test

butterob · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 May 2006 Karma :

Im 17 and wanna know what sort of bike i should get when i pass... should i get a fast 125 (Such as the RS125) or should i restrict say a 400?

What will be the more expensive to buy, run etc
Which will be more reliable
Which will be easier to ride??

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

A 2 stroke 125 are expensive to maintain and service.

I'd get a 500cc restricted, something commuter style maybe that will take the restriction well.
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butterob · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 May 2006 Karma :

what would you recommend??

How fast do 33BHP bikes actually go on top end??

Because an RS125 can hit 110 and they are 33bhp!! Razz

Crumbso · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Karma :

Take it from a former owner of a 2-stroke NSR125, you'll want to go for the restricted 500. 2-strokes are smoky, buzzy and unreliable.

I've now got a "restricted" GS-500 and it's bullet proof and sounds the shit compared to the bee in a tin sound I used to have. There is some pretty good fairings you can get for the GS-500 as well.