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OK I know to most of you 'Best 125' will be something of any oxymoron, but I only took my CBT last week and am now after something to get me around on my very short 3 mile commute.
Any suggestions? So far been looking at the Sachs X-road but cannot find a single dealer with one in stock to take a look at.
Cheers
Luke
Any suggestions? So far been looking at the Sachs X-road but cannot find a single dealer with one in stock to take a look at.
Cheers
Luke
Cant say best as I’ve not ridden the competition but the CBR125 is a very good learner bike. Good build quality, user friendly handling, nice little motor and not too tediously slow.
I heard bad things about Sachs reliability when I was looking but I never actually rode one so I cant say what they are like from first hand experience.
I heard bad things about Sachs reliability when I was looking but I never actually rode one so I cant say what they are like from first hand experience.
I've also heard good reports about the CBR125.
Its a 4 stroke so will be tuned for the 12 or 15 so bhp that a learner legal 125 should have.
On the other side of the coin i guess you have the Cagiva Mito 125 (i think its still around) and Aprilla RS125 which are your typical 2-stroke screamer which when derestricted can churn out over 30bhp.
Bit costly to run with the synthetic 2-stroke oil but quite mental in derestricted form.
I've not followed the 125 scene too much recently so things may have moved on a bit. Dont Derbi do a decent 125 too?
Its a 4 stroke so will be tuned for the 12 or 15 so bhp that a learner legal 125 should have.
On the other side of the coin i guess you have the Cagiva Mito 125 (i think its still around) and Aprilla RS125 which are your typical 2-stroke screamer which when derestricted can churn out over 30bhp.
Bit costly to run with the synthetic 2-stroke oil but quite mental in derestricted form.
I've not followed the 125 scene too much recently so things may have moved on a bit. Dont Derbi do a decent 125 too?
How about one of the Yamaha DT series? Nice and light, good high riding position for town and good for practicing your wheelies on! Not that I'd ever do that of course... 
A stroker might not be a good idea if you are after low maintenance commuting however. The CG125 is probably as good a bet as any for the more sensible side of things, and they have a top reputation for reliablity.
A stroker might not be a good idea if you are after low maintenance commuting however. The CG125 is probably as good a bet as any for the more sensible side of things, and they have a top reputation for reliablity.
Cheers for all the replies so far. Anyone had any experience of the Sachs X-Road at all? Want to stick in an order today, but without ever even seeing one, feeling slightly hesitant about it.
And for those who don't know what they are, here's a little piccie
www.mcjournalen.no/Sachs05/sacxroad12505.jpg
Ta
And for those who don't know what they are, here's a little piccie
www.mcjournalen.no/Sachs05/sacxroad12505.jpg
Ta
Try posting a thread on this site, its 125 specific so they might be able to give more advice.
www.125ccsportsbikes.com
www.125ccsportsbikes.com
I had a KTM Sting 125 on L-plates when I was 18.
The engine is actually a Yamaha.
It had the biggest front disc I've ever seen on a 125. Great for stoppies!
Steer clear of Aprilia and Cagiva unless you are organised and prepared to keep up with maintenance. They need a fair bit of looking after.
Here's a KTM Sting...
>> Edited by flurbyjim on Wednesday 3rd May 09:18
The engine is actually a Yamaha.
It had the biggest front disc I've ever seen on a 125. Great for stoppies!
Steer clear of Aprilia and Cagiva unless you are organised and prepared to keep up with maintenance. They need a fair bit of looking after.
Here's a KTM Sting...
>> Edited by flurbyjim on Wednesday 3rd May 09:18
Sounds like you already have your heart set on the Sachs.
My advice... Just get anything that will be low maintenance (especially if you have a 3 mile commute - a four stroke may be the best option) Then take your bigger test and get something bigger, it really is pointless spending money on a 125, whether its a good one or a bad one. You'll only want/need it for a year and you'll be crying out for a big capacity bike by then. If that's what you want.
My advice... Just get anything that will be low maintenance (especially if you have a 3 mile commute - a four stroke may be the best option) Then take your bigger test and get something bigger, it really is pointless spending money on a 125, whether its a good one or a bad one. You'll only want/need it for a year and you'll be crying out for a big capacity bike by then. If that's what you want.
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