Herald / Bullit / Mutt / Mondial / AJS 125's - any good?
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Hello
I'm contemplating getting a bike to do my short commute on. I quite fancy the look of the Herald / Bullit / Mutt / AJS / Mondial bikes, but as they're relatively new I'm wondering if they are any good?
I like the look of the scrambler style ones. There is a few dealers local, but after much googling I can't find any information of whether they're like the Chinese bikes of old (rubbish/rusty) or the British/Italian tinkering makes them better?
Thanks!
I'm contemplating getting a bike to do my short commute on. I quite fancy the look of the Herald / Bullit / Mutt / AJS / Mondial bikes, but as they're relatively new I'm wondering if they are any good?
I like the look of the scrambler style ones. There is a few dealers local, but after much googling I can't find any information of whether they're like the Chinese bikes of old (rubbish/rusty) or the British/Italian tinkering makes them better?
Thanks!
They look good, but surely a lightly-used Grom would be a better bet?
Not quite as cool, but still great fun.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Not quite as cool, but still great fun.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Personally, I'd forget about a geared 125 unless it had a 2 stroke engine in it. Get a scooter, forget about what you look like and how people on here might judge you and enjoy the better weather protection and zippiness. Bigger wheel scooters are better for longer distance so maybe something like an SH125.
The problem with those bikes is that while they look quite good they won't be particularly well built. If you must have gears, get a CG 125 or something like that. You won't look cool but you'll never look cool on a 125 anyway, at least it will be virtually indestructible.
The problem with those bikes is that while they look quite good they won't be particularly well built. If you must have gears, get a CG 125 or something like that. You won't look cool but you'll never look cool on a 125 anyway, at least it will be virtually indestructible.
What about a Suzuki RV125?
Her indoors had one when she was learning to rids and it was a hoot.
She used it in all weathers and it was utterly reliable.
Some of the fasteners went a bit scabby faster than I had hoped, but that could easily have been prevented with the application of some WD40.
And it would stretch chains as though they were made of knicker elastic.
Apart from that, it was faultless. Big wide bars, big comfy saddle and even a little rack on the back.
It was quite a sizeable bike, so I didn't feel like a complete spanner when I rode it.
It always generated loads of positive attention and people were falling over each other to buy it after she had passed her test.
To be honest, I quite regret selling it.
Her indoors had one when she was learning to rids and it was a hoot.
She used it in all weathers and it was utterly reliable.
Some of the fasteners went a bit scabby faster than I had hoped, but that could easily have been prevented with the application of some WD40.
And it would stretch chains as though they were made of knicker elastic.
Apart from that, it was faultless. Big wide bars, big comfy saddle and even a little rack on the back.
It was quite a sizeable bike, so I didn't feel like a complete spanner when I rode it.
It always generated loads of positive attention and people were falling over each other to buy it after she had passed her test.
To be honest, I quite regret selling it.
Pat H said:
What about a Suzuki RV125?
Her indoors had one when she was learning to rids and it was a hoot.
She used it in all weathers and it was utterly reliable.
Some of the fasteners went a bit scabby faster than I had hoped, but that could easily have been prevented with the application of some WD40.
And it would stretch chains as though they were made of knicker elastic.
Apart from that, it was faultless. Big wide bars, big comfy saddle and even a little rack on the back.
It was quite a sizeable bike, so I didn't feel like a complete spanner when I rode it.
It always generated loads of positive attention and people were falling over each other to buy it after she had passed her test.
To be honest, I quite regret selling it.
Good bikes other than the chain but that's no big deal.Her indoors had one when she was learning to rids and it was a hoot.
She used it in all weathers and it was utterly reliable.
Some of the fasteners went a bit scabby faster than I had hoped, but that could easily have been prevented with the application of some WD40.
And it would stretch chains as though they were made of knicker elastic.
Apart from that, it was faultless. Big wide bars, big comfy saddle and even a little rack on the back.
It was quite a sizeable bike, so I didn't feel like a complete spanner when I rode it.
It always generated loads of positive attention and people were falling over each other to buy it after she had passed her test.
To be honest, I quite regret selling it.
or original MSX125 should be a few used ones about?
rat840771 said:
Don’t really get why they buy these historical names and brand up a bike that’s completely unrelated like that. The original Mondials were gloriously detailed lightweight sports and GP bikes. Would any of the current potential buyers of the ‘hipster’ new one know of the heritage?
Can’t really see the point of using the name unless you’re going to use the heritage, as Triumph have...
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