Aprilia RS125, Hyosung GTR125, Yamaha YZF-R125, Honda CBR125r - ApriliaForum sponsored by AF1 Racing, inc.

jjstocky · 07-30-2008, 10:33 PM

I just got my motorcycle permit today, and I am taking the road test for my motorcycle license in 20 days. I live in New Jersey...

I am only interested in purchasing sportbikes, not the other kinds like the Honda Rebel, etc.

I do not want to kill myself on a bike, so I want to start slow and purchase one of these 4 bikes. They are smaller and better for beginners, as they are only 125cc engines.

Could anyone help me find the prices in USA Dollars of each of these motorcycles? I would be greatly appreciative. Also, I would appreciate some input, as to which one you reccommend. I have to purchase a bike this week, so some answers would really help. I am new to motorcycles and the forum, so please help me.

Thanks, JJ

williamr · 07-31-2008, 03:37 AM

The Aprilia RS125 isn't normally available foe the US. THere is a one off special import at the momenr - see your dealer - but the bikes won't be legal for road use.

Rob

bradders · 07-31-2008, 05:19 AM

As you're in US, I'd say go for the Honda. It's 4T and has enough power in it for a learner.

keeton. · 07-31-2008, 06:43 AM

get a 2 stroke and you'll get a decent speed out of it and decent accelaration
the others are 4 strokes and slow

the-heft · 07-31-2008, 10:59 AM

A Kawasaki ZXR250 might be a better option than those 125's

neal_ave · 07-31-2008, 11:01 AM

(here's a radical notion, given we're in the rs50 forum, but...)

Get an rs50. If you're really just starting out, the 50 will give you a good chance to get really familiar with turning/braking/shifting without having to worry about the bike getting away from you if you mess up. Ride it for a while, and then get something bigger a little later on.

rs50nut · 07-31-2008, 01:25 PM

they don't sell the rs125 in the USA! But they do have the rs250 but that's a big one 2 strokes have twice the power of a 4 stroke motor for the same displacement. I wouldn't recommend starting off on a rs250 look around for Kawasaki ninja 250 there cheap and not bad for a first bike.
Finding a rs50 here for sale is hard to come by because of such a small displacement.

Rs50_2007kris · 08-03-2008, 12:27 PM

Yamaha YZF-R125, really good new bike from yamaha, good top speed for a 4stroke aswell, and it reallly looks the part.

01dabreoo · 08-03-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rs50_2007kris

Yamaha YZF-R125, really good new bike from yamaha, good top speed for a 4stroke aswell, and it reallly looks the part.

Are you delusional?

bourney2007 · 08-03-2008, 01:15 PM

i didn't think they allowed 2 stroke 125's in america because of pollution laws??

i second the honda vote. Rode one before and they are poweful enough for a begginner, obviously won't beat a 2 banger but in the US you don't really have much choice.

You won't kill yourself on a powerful bike, unless you ride like an idiot (a.k.a have fun

lol

)

Rs50_2007kris · 08-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01dabreoo

Are you delusional?

no why are you?

http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimag...2008_st2pz.jpg

how is that not a good looking bike?

bourney2007 · 08-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rs50_2007kris

no why are you?

http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimag...2008_st2pz.jpg

how is that not a good looking bike?

it looks like it should be a 900+cc bike, not a 125.

luigi1991 · 08-03-2008, 05:39 PM

its not a real yamaha

bourney2007 · 08-03-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi1991

its not a real yamaha

so what is it excatly?

an import?

how do you know?

bradders · 08-03-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi1991

its not a real yamaha

He's right. I mean look at the picture, it's clearly not a Yamaha.

07-30-2008, 10:33 PM	#1
jjstocky apriliaforum newb Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Aprilia RS125, Hyosung GTR125, Yamaha YZF-R125, Honda CBR125r I just got my motorcycle permit today, and I am taking the road test for my motorcycle license in 20 days. I live in New Jersey... I am only interested in purchasing sportbikes, not the other kinds like the Honda Rebel, etc. I do not want to kill myself on a bike, so I want to start slow and purchase one of these 4 bikes. They are smaller and better for beginners, as they are only 125cc engines. Could anyone help me find the prices in USA Dollars of each of these motorcycles? I would be greatly appreciative. Also, I would appreciate some input, as to which one you reccommend. I have to purchase a bike this week, so some answers would really help. I am new to motorcycles and the forum, so please help me. Thanks, JJ

07-31-2008, 05:19 AM	#3
bradders apriliaforum expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ipswich, England Posts: 1,045	As you're in US, I'd say go for the Honda. It's 4T and has enough power in it for a learner. __________________ 91' NC30 97' Polo Mk4 6N

07-31-2008, 06:43 AM	#4
keeton. apriliaforum Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 274	get a 2 stroke and you'll get a decent speed out of it and decent accelaration the others are 4 strokes and slow __________________ 2005 Aprilia rs50 - Sold 1996 zxr400 - Rip 2002 zxr400 Micron headers and race slip on, R&G crash protectors, Kawasaki "ZXR" screen, Braided brake lines, 7x5 number plate, Arrow indicators, Matching green hugger. 1998 zx7r trackbike

07-31-2008, 10:59 AM	#5
the-heft apriliaforum expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crewe/Warrington Posts: 1,432	A Kawasaki ZXR250 might be a better option than those 125's __________________ 2006 RS125 Done: Full Power, CDI Mod, Ramair Performance Filter, Jolly Moto Pipe, 34mm Carb, Polished Exhaust Hanger, 16/40 Gearing, V-Force 3 Reeds, Dark Tint Double Bubble Screen. To Come: L.E.D Rear Light, Tail Tidy. Has for sale: Standard Reedcage, Standard Expansion Chamber, Standard Airbox.

07-31-2008, 01:25 PM	#7
rs50nut apriliaforum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 107	they don't sell the rs125 in the USA! But they do have the rs250 but that's a big one 2 strokes have twice the power of a 4 stroke motor for the same displacement. I wouldn't recommend starting off on a rs250 look around for Kawasaki ninja 250 there cheap and not bad for a first bike. Finding a rs50 here for sale is hard to come by because of such a small displacement. __________________ 2000 Aprilia rs50 <--- with a Suzuki rm250 motor in it 1990 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5l turbo 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse Lowrider 4 pump BlackMagic hydraulic setup

07-31-2008, 03:37 AM	#2
williamr apriliaforum expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 8,094	The Aprilia RS125 isn't normally available foe the US. THere is a one off special import at the momenr - see your dealer - but the bikes won't be legal for road use. Rob

07-31-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
neal_ave apriliaforum newb Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 4	(here's a radical notion, given we're in the rs50 forum, but...) Get an rs50. If you're really just starting out, the 50 will give you a good chance to get really familiar with turning/braking/shifting without having to worry about the bike getting away from you if you mess up. Ride it for a while, and then get something bigger a little later on.

08-03-2008, 12:27 PM	#8
Rs50_2007kris apriliaforum Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milton under wychwood,oxfordshire Posts: 430	Yamaha YZF-R125, really good new bike from yamaha, good top speed for a 4stroke aswell, and it reallly looks the part. __________________ --Rs50 2007-- De-restricted Arrow underseat exhaust Red neons 14tooth front sprocket Back on the road - I'll try and keep it in one piece this time - TOUCH WOOD.

08-03-2008, 05:39 PM	#13
luigi1991 apriliaforum expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: milton keynes Posts: 1,695	its not a real yamaha

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