True Honda CG125 or import impressionist CG125?

[antv119d]

Hi there,

This is my first post and i am asking for some help here. I am looking to do my CBT in the near future but do not know which 125cc bike to get whilst i get the experience to take either my A1 or DAS.

I'm 24 and weigh 15st. I am concious of the young racers on sport versions of race bikes, yes the bikes are nice but i want to learn how to ride safely, not flash. My dad rides cruiser style bikes now after owning a suzuki GT750 (which i used to ride on the back of) which is very nice.

I have already decided that i do not want a sports bike so early in my riding lifetime and like the look of the CG125's mainly because the reviews of them say that they are cheep to run (good thing as i'm a student). I have noticed that there are many japanese or chinese CG125 replica's available out there for around £700 new.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these imports and what would you lot advise me to do?
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[tomkapsalis]

I personally would go for an old cg as everyone has told me they are bulletproof and you are bound to get much more use out of it before it dies.
Incidentally I have a chinese 4 stroke scooter that I aquaplaned this morning and there nice little runners as long as there peds but bikes makes like lifan, kinroad, hongdou arent too good when it comes to 125 cg copies. Hope this helps
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[DynamiteBoy]

A second hand CG should hold its value better than a cheaper copy...I bought my cg last winter and sold it on in spring with £50 profit...

Overall cheap to run and highly enjoyable entrance into biking for me...

Also im sure i read somewhere that the Korean bikes are built with better quality parts (bolts etc) than the chinese equivalents. Good luck with whatever you choose...
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