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@@tamaki9334on avrage roads its around 65-70 but if you lean down you would get to 70-80 but it will cut out at 82 because its restricted and the seat is very comfy but its classes as a sports bike so the insurance is very high for me because I'm 19 with 1 years noclaim
@@JackkClarke yeah all good so far mate, cant really complain on the whole, it feels and rides lovely (if not massively quick but its a modern day 125 so it is what it is) looks amazing, seems to run on air alone as the fuel lasts forever lol, started first time every time, some minor niggles like condensation in the TFT display, few squeaks etc but nothing really. I havent been able to ride it as much as i would of liked due to weather/time but summer is coming soon! Would recommend but cant comment on its capabilities vs the Aprilia rs125 or Yamaha R125 as ive not rode them and dont know anyone who has had the contemporary 4 stroke versions im afraid. Really want to do my full test this year but money is tight, dont know if i can justify it!
@@JackkClarke if you can get it for the same price id go for it. Have to factor in the service costs aswell so it does work out slightly more. Premier bikes in abingdon service is usually £180 a time. Unsure of Fowlers/Blades etc servicing costs
Thanks!@@simonh1791 So far the cheapest I can get it for is £3,499 + £200 OTR fee (£3699) so still cheaper than a MT125 or R125 but the insurance is throwing me off! £1300/yr! I've seen a few comments and videos about condensation in the display but not seen any major damage caused by it. Wont be a heavy ride just to/from work daily so 20 miles a week roughly. Having a hard time finding my first 125cc haha. decisions decisions... The SINNIS GPX 125 was my other choice for £2300K + £706/yr insurance.
They finally thought practical and made the rear subframe a bolt on rather than one whole piece like the older models - thats good for crashes, less likely to write off a bike With the brakes side, you'll probably find it was down to ABS, nothing wrong with ABS, but on a 125 it adds a couple KG in weight, they are better off with CBS (combined braking system) it keeps weight down and better feel in the lever And you forgot to mention the Aprilia RS 125... 😳 We need to have words about that 😂
@@bve7397 yup I completely agree, but given all 17yr olds who are new to biking won't know what the 2 stroke is, my first choice on the 4 strokes will always be the RS4 125, the frame from that is the same as the old 1999 RS50