cbr 125

skeeter 185 · 04-19-2008, 6:04 PM

Hey, been out for awhile. Sold the 929, thinking about returning to the non cager world. What do you guys think about the 125cc?

Twincam · 04-19-2008, 7:53 PM

Its a good starter bike - if your used to riding the 929 then the 125 is a BIG step down.

Why are you deciding to go back to the life of cars? and more importantly, why the 125 - could try a CBR400/RVF400...?

skeeter 185 · 04-20-2008, 10:52 AM

I heard the 125 get somewhere near 100 mpg. I just wondered if anyone has ridden one, maybe some insights on the good, the bad, etc...

evan · 04-20-2008, 11:06 AM

I have one, rode it last year, don't think you would enjoy it coming from a bigger bike, really only good for learning or commuting through slower traffic, gets up to a 100km but thats full out. Is cheap on gas though $5-$7 would last me 2 weeks driving every day to work and some weekend riding.

ptlcb1 · 04-20-2008, 2:15 PM

The CBR125 is not sold here in the States. It is in Canada though...

LoopyLee · 04-21-2008, 1:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Its a good starter bike - if your used to riding the 929 then the 125 is a BIG step down.

Why are you deciding to go back to the life of cars? and more importantly, why the 125 - could try a CBR400/RVF400...?

I had to keep switching between my CBR400 and my 125 while I was sorting out my Baby Blade and I really noticed (hated) it.. It was horrible on the 125, no power, no acceleration, didnt corner as well.. no where near as much fun...
I cant imagine going from a 929 down to a 125!!!

skeeter 185 · 04-21-2008, 6:22 PM

ok im convinced, no little 125. i sure wanted to save some gas

lanbrown · 04-21-2008, 6:47 PM

How about a scooter?
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/AN400K8

ptlcb1 · 04-21-2008, 7:19 PM

If its gas you want to save, a scooter would be your best bet.

skeeter 185 · 04-23-2008, 9:50 AM

Well i bought a 2005 civic so i could stay out of my truck(gas guzzler). But i really miss the 929. I love the look of the lil 125. I feel like me+scooter=hate!!

ptlcb1 · 04-23-2008, 10:12 PM

If your goal is to save money, why hate on a scooter? It will go longer on a gallon of gas than the civic... Sure the performance isnt going to be there with the scooter, but your wallet will get fatter. Do this, if you get a scooter, for every time you fill it up, think of what it would have cost you just to put a half a tank of gas in the truck... Save the different, and see how much it builds to at the end of the summer...

lanbrown · 04-25-2008, 12:42 AM

You can get a 400 or 650cc scooter that will run and hide from a Harley. A buddy had a 650cc scooter and pulled away from a pack of HD's that were trying to keep up. This guy also raced before and has a trophy for a very long wheelie; on a HD too.

blue1000rr · 04-25-2008, 1:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

You can get a 400 or 650cc scooter that will run and hide from a Harley. A buddy had a 650cc scooter and pulled away from a pack of HD's that were trying to keep up. This guy also raced before and has a trophy for a very long wheelie; on a HD too.

most people dont buy harleys to go fast. if it's speed you want you buy a v-rod or a rocket.

Surffrog · 04-28-2008, 4:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

You can get a 400 or 650cc scooter that will run and hide from a Harley. A buddy had a 650cc scooter and pulled away from a pack of HD's that were trying to keep up. This guy also raced before and has a trophy for a very long wheelie; on a HD too.

We've got a few of those big scooters over here and they are bloody fast. All appear to be automatic, though, so I don't suppose a 650cc combined with a auto box is going to be very good economically!

If you want to get back on the road just for fun, then don't worry about the fuel efficiency. However, if economy is what's driving you back to the biking world don't dismiss 125s or small scooters out of hand. I'm sure you would get used to them.

But an excellent compromise would be the 400 CBRs or VFRs. That way you get a healthy dose of both performance and economy.

Twincam · 04-30-2008, 5:57 PM

I have a VFR currently, there is a good power curve all through-out the revs and is comfortable too. They do return good fuel mileage when driven correctly - how about looking at the Hornets 919 if they have them over there?

A scooter isnt a bad bike either... but dont forget, it will be you that will be riding it.

Gothy · 05-01-2008, 4:09 AM

get a 400, they keep up with 600's. and busa's.

and they are much better on fuel than a blade.
And their are plenty to choose from;
bandit 400
gsxr400
cb400
cbr400
vfr400
rvf400
gpz400
zxr400

Hornhonker · 05-11-2008, 2:13 AM

He is in the States, very very few 400s there unless he can find a grey import.

lanbrown · 05-11-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

We've got a few of those big scooters over here and they are bloody fast. All appear to be automatic, though, so I don't suppose a 650cc combined with a auto box is going to be very good economically!

If you want to get back on the road just for fun, then don't worry about the fuel efficiency. However, if economy is what's driving you back to the biking world don't dismiss 125s or small scooters out of hand. I'm sure you would get used to them.

But an excellent compromise would be the 400 CBRs or VFRs. That way you get a healthy dose of both performance and economy.

47/54 MPG for the big

650.
Suzuki Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

They also have a 400cc version as well.

taurag · 05-11-2008, 2:36 PM

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get a 400, they keep up with 600's. and busa's.

now that's a bold statement or understatement of the year!!!

lanbrown · 05-11-2008, 3:10 PM

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Originally Posted by taurag

now that's a bold statement or understatement of the year!!!

They could in the corners, but with newer and newer tech in the current bikes and the new RR having 600 handling, the 400's are still using technology that is 15 to 20 years old. So they could many years ago, but these days if you put the same rider on both, there will be a difference.

Surffrog · 05-12-2008, 3:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

47/54 MPG for the big

650.
Suzuki Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

They also have a 400cc version as well.

It don't believe those figures for the 650 for one second. They're big, heavy vehicles. I reckon someone was smoking something funny when they typed that out!

Surffrog · 05-12-2008, 3:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

They could in the corners, but with newer and newer tech in the current bikes and the new RR having 600 handling, the 400's are still using technology that is 15 to 20 years old. So they could many years ago, but these days if you put the same rider on both, there will be a difference.

I'm not too sure I understand what you're saying here. I think that a 400rr might stay with the bigger bikes on very tight, twisty circuits, but on anything like a straight the modern bikes are going to leave it behind like the USS Enterprise racing a mini (the old mini at that!).

Gothy · 05-12-2008, 5:49 PM

yeah well when i say keep up, i meant on the road riding not racing.

I totally agree that on a racetrack then the bigger cc bikes will go faster.
I mean i've been out on a ride with some mates on busa's.
And I had my 400 out, and we didnt go as fast as when i have my blade out. But it keeps up with them around the road on the corners and if you really scream her she keeps up on the straights.

taurag · 05-12-2008, 7:04 PM

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but on anything like a straight the modern bikes are going to leave it behind like the USS Enterprise racing a mini (the old mini at that!).

That's a fact. my pal has a genesis 400 with race cams, his pull away is quite strong, but after that, he gets left behind rather quickly and then fades into oblivion....

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