slugworth1987 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 http://www.hyosung.co.uk/detail.php?id=7it looks the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 They seem to have a good rep, partership with suzuki I think so you would'nt go wrong.Looks a bit expensive though as I would have thought the brand would be cheaper than the big four not dearer.You can pick up a brand new CBR125 on interest free credit at honda dealerships just now and they are about £300 cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Personally I'd go with a Honda. I am biased though... I have a Honda bike and a Honda car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpow112 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 that bike just screams "DEPRECIATION!!!!!!!"go for the solid Honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You can get a honda or yamaha anything 125, for that kinda money. Why get the hysoung? Which as mentioned will depreciate, i've also heard they can be less than reliable, and parts are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugworth1987 Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeatron Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Loved my cbr 125r - was 54 reg and bought and sold for £1200. Only had 1200 miles on it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 For that type of money you could get a yamaha R125 that will be more reliable, looks the dogs nuts and should hold its value rather good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 that bike just screams "DEPRECIATION!!!!!!!"go for the solid Honda Any new bike screams depreciation!Go for it - rep is good and solid bike. They look lovely too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 You arent going to believe me on this but though the Hyosung will depreciate more, they are very very good bikes. A DAS instructor told me that they will not blow up no matter how much of a thrashing you give them. They are much more stable and handle better than most rivals as most reviews point out and I have ridden the GT250R (the one to get) so I know. You can have a GT250R on a restricted lisence so why not get one of those instead???They have a growing rep at the moment as they have surprised alot of people with what they can actually do including MCN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 OK here is my 2 penneth worth£3k will buy you a brand new 125 from yam, honda or the hyosung(sp). I have ridden both the hoyusung gt125 and the cbr 125 so I can speak on both but the yam is new and I havent ridden one yet, but TWO did a test on the yam, honda and Aprillia and the yam did really well.So whats to chose between them, well from experience the hyosung is a bigger bike, it looks and feels a who lot bigger than the cbr which to be honest feels tiny. These 2 bikes performed about the same although the honda is much better around town but gets a bit asmatic around 65mph. The yam looks absolutly mint and is supposed to be a little faster top end, however this is just from reports though.If you have 3k available I would go see all three in the flesh, but also have a look around for second hand ones, I have found the gt 125 on auto-trader for £1500-£2000 for a one year old one! The CBR is cheaper second hand but thats purely becuase there are more available.If I had 3k available then I would go for a second hand hyosung as its a bigger bike and looks nicer than the cbr IMHO. If you absolutly have to have a brand new bike then go look at the yam before you buy, but if its because of finances then just look around as there are some second hand cbrs in dealers, but yamaha are doing some good deals on the YZR-f125 like 0% finance.http://cycleposers.com/images/stories/bike_pics/news/yamaha125.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I'd get a yamaha, cbr is solid too but it's tiny. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Nowt wrong with the hyosung and if your keeping it till it dies as you told me depreciation dont matter either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 If the Hyosung depreciates quickly but is actually quite a good bike it would make more sense to find a newish, low mileage 2nd hand one and save a packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 i would go 2nd hand jap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 i had a hyosung gt125r, never had a problem with it and would defo recomend it, they seem to be the exception to the dont buy chinese rule (maybe cos their korean ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugworth1987 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 or because they are really suzuki in a korian discise... (since 1978 anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 indeed they are, was always getting good comments about mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugworth1987 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 kinda got my mind set on one loljust wanna be back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 yeh, i dnt think u would have any probs sellin it either, i sold mine really quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaride Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I fully respect you getting any bike and any sized bike you want...but is AGE an issue here? Cuz I see a £3000 budget which to me equals £500 on a DAS and £2500 on any bike you want! Plus a good six months to get the easier and cheaper test. Just seen your DOB. You're 21 in about a month. That means DAS doesn't it? DAS DAS DAS DAS DAS, edit that, CHEAP DAS, EASY DAS, BIG BIKE, ANY BIKE, FAST BIKE, CHEAP DAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugworth1987 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 true BUT the budget is comming in the way as finance and i need 1 now for commuting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 anyone know what the top speed of the Hyo is? might make a difference to ya depending what you want it for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugworth1987 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 about 75-80 restricted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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