Hard choice

[Lukasyno]

Will be looking to get 125 what would be recommended, two stroke preferred, mostly used for a 50 miles a day trek to work and weekend "blast"

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

For a 50 mile commute I would not recommend a two stroke. I'd be looking at one of the various Japanese built 125s available. Which one depends very much on your personal preferences, build and type of roads used.

The only common issue with many 125s is that they are overgeared and for riding any distance on faster roads I'd suggest dropping the front sprocket by one tooth. That will give you better performance and frankly won't lower your top speed other than when going downhill with the wind behind you .

[fastbob]

Can you even buy a road going 2-Stroke these days ? If you can I definitely wouldn't recommend using one for a 50 mile commute .

[megawatt]

Second hand JAPANESE four stroke.

[Fozzie]

Honda CBR125 post 2012.

Best commuter bike there is IMO.

[Phill]

You could look at a Varadero 125, they're bigger, and have a decent fairing, thing which you want if you gonna have to commute on it.

[Adam]

Honda NSR 125 RR

Aprilia RS 125

Wouldn’t recommend them for a 50-mile commute though. A four stroke will be far more economical and reliable.

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

RE are relaunching the ‘Flying flea’ as a 125

No idea if it’s any good but I want to see it.

[ThePhatomfart]

Echo whats been said, Honda CBR , CBF, CB 125 4 strokes, if your determined for a 2 Stroke ,would only recommend the DT125X 2004-07 , but got to remember 2 stokes need more attention to servicing than 4 strokes, and higher running costs

[fastbob]

Echo whats been said, Honda CBR , CBF, CB 125 4 strokes, if your determined for a 2 Stroke ,would only recommend the DT125X 2004-07 , but got to remember 2 stokes need more attention to servicing than 4 strokes, and higher running costs

 

I tried to ride a DT125 long distance once but it was a miserable experience. Every time you go over a bump you find yourself halfway up the tank due to the shape of the seat . Mind you this was a long time ago so maybe the design has changed .

[ThePhatomfart]

Echo whats been said, Honda CBR , CBF, CB 125 4 strokes, if your determined for a 2 Stroke ,would only recommend the DT125X 2004-07 , but got to remember 2 stokes need more attention to servicing than 4 strokes, and higher running costs

 

I tried to ride a DT125 long distance once but it was a miserable experience. Every time you go over a bump you find yourself halfway up the tank due to the shape of the seat . Mind you this was a long time ago so maybe the design has changed .

 

Yeh, the 04-07 was a better "on road" than "off road", suspension was better suited to on road

[Bianco2564]

I'm a big fan of 2 strokes, I have two; RGV 250 & GT380.

Properly looked after with good quality oil and warmed up before riding them can be a pleasure to own, nothing else sounds,performs or smells like them and guarantee to draw attention wherever you go.

However, I would hesitate in recommending one for a 50 mile commute, as been said they can be thirsty if flogged, quality oil is around £10 a litre and they are only one beat away from a seizure or crank failure if not set up correctly.Make sure your left hand covers the clutch and you have quick reactions

Is there any reason why you want 2 smoke?

[The Hitcher]

2 strokes are awesome!, although like others have said probably not ideal for a 50 mile commute.

I’m saving up for an RS250 at the moment, or an NSR250 but they’re even more stupidly priced unfortunately .

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Yes two strokes are brilliantly bonkers....but that's precisely why I wouldn't recommend one for a 50 mile commute. By the time you got there all your teeth would have fallen out and your brain would have been liquified.