Looking for a 125cc bike

[doctor_prox]

Im wondering if anyone can recommend some bikes that would interest me because im after a 125 (sick of that 50cc crap).
Im looking for a 4 stroke, which can do plenty of miles to the gallon and may be available quite cheap (i am a student). I would also like it to look quite decent unlike a CG (although that is one im looking into).

Any suggestions?

[Shad]

My mate's got a Cagiva, tis quite nice if you're into that sort of bike. He's trying to sell it too... where abouts are you?

[Rave]

Hrm, decent looking four stroke 125s didn't really start appearing until recently, if you wanted something stylish 5yrs ago it pretty much had to be a two stroke. I believe Honda have been selling a four stroke trail bike for a while now, you could see if one of those is in your price range- (I'm assuming you want to buy secondhand?). Apart from that the Suzuki GS125 looks a bit more stylish than a CG125 but it's still pretty much a commuter looking bike. You could also consider the Honda CB125T which looks a bit more meaty than your average 125 as it has a twin cylinder engine.

If you're buying new there's plenty of choice, although the new Honda CBR125 (or XLR(?)125 if you want a traily) are nice (but very small, you'll look a bit silly if you're 5'10"+ ).

Shad, the Cagiva is a two stroke.

Rich :¬)

[5lab]

what about an aprilla?

[doctor_prox]

The only reason i said 4 stroke is everyone i know with a 2 stroke has blown it up, and they get crap mileage. But that may just be me.
Ive seen a Yamaha SR 125 and a Yamaha TW125 which are nice.

[doctor_prox]

Anyone had experience with a Cityfly?

[Shad]

Shad, the Cagiva is a two stroke.

And this is why I drive a car

[Angus]

Whatever you do DO NOT touch Baimo.

Do not even look at the things.

Something reliable - go for a CG, does up to about 70 get one for about £1000 (Charlotte has and hasn't looked back )

[Rave]

I rode an SR125 once, I didn't like the riding position, I chose a CG125 to do my training and test on. Plus I think trying to style a little 125 up as a custom is a bit sad. Suzuki do a similar model, the GN125.

The TW125 is probably a good laugh, looks a bit stupid though.

How old are you- have you passed your test yet?

Rich :¬)

[doctor_prox]

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