I had one of these as my first bike and put around 3500 miles on it commuting daily and riding at the weekends in the space of 4 months before I passed my full test and got an XSR900. It was a joy to ride throughout and I find myself missing it often as it had bundles of character. You're spot on about the lack of power and the front mudguard. I'm 6'4, 100kgs and it did struggle to hit 60 with me on board. I think the fastest I did was 68 down a big hill laid on the tank. If money weren't so tight I'd 100% get another one with the 250 engine to commute on.
Mutts aren’t known for being overly quick they claim about 75mph on the website I’m pretty sure but, these bikes are more back road heroes than motorway work horses
My mutt akita has 11.000km. i never felt so much regret spending 4000euros on this piece of garbage. If you planing to buy mutt forget it. Look and other options likrs ZONTES wich has 125cc with 15hp. Or just buy japanes.
125s are never fast or powerful my guy. I learnt to ride on a mutt and it’s definitely not the quickest 125 but, it was a good little bike. Why do you say it’s garbage?