'75 Honda XL125 vs Yamaha AG100?

[brucebayliss]

I'm looking at an old XL100 with an SL125 barrel on it. Looks a bit rough but seems mechanically sound. I want it for a bit of fun and to get my licence on. It will mostly see road use and the off-road abilities aren't important to me. Love the 70's styling.

Now, I see a tidier AG100 for similar money ($700-800). Of course, there's 2 stroke vs 4 stroke but I wonder how well the AG might go on the road compared to the XL? What is the gearing like with that extra-low first gear. Any opinions?

Thanks in anticipation, Bruce

[NordieBoy]

The XL wins for style points.

[brucebayliss]

Yep, I'm thinking the same thing. I don't think the AG will do the same thing for my sorry Steve McQueen fantasy.

[NordieBoy]

Make sure you get an open face helmet and some flying goggles.

[brucebayliss]

Anything else seems wrong.

[yachtie10]

had one of those hondas
gets my vote

[RDjase]

I'm looking at an old XL100 with an SL125 barrel on it. Looks a bit rough but seems mechanically sound. I want it for a bit of fun and to get my licence on. It will mostly see road use and the off-road abilities aren't important to me. Love the 70's styling.

Now, I see a tidier AG100 for similar money ($700-800). Of course, there's 2 stroke vs 4 stroke but I wonder how well the AG might go on the road compared to the XL? What is the gearing like with that extra-low first gear. Any opinions?

Thanks in anticipation, Bruce

Sounds like a article from a Two Wheels from the 70's.................

I have got one here with a test of the "New" TY250a (just like I own)

I will have a look in my old mags and see what they said in the day

As much as I like my Yamaha 2T's and a AG100 is a reliable farm bike and will go forever I would still go with the Honda

[itsnotarace]

Hey Bruce
I think Fred Dagg would have had an AG100. But then, I'm not from up your way.

[brucebayliss]

Thanks guys...the Honda has the votes. Itsnotarace; you might tell from my handle that I don't mind a bit of Fredd Dagg...but he's not a motorcycle hero of mine...even up here :facepalm:

[Skinny_Birdman]

Yeah, I'm an AG fancier from way back, but the 100cc edition is puuuuurty slow. The 175cc version, on the other hand.... is also quite gutless. Get the XL.

[Oscar]

Get an open faced helmet with no peak, a red, purple and pink ski jacket and a pair of yellow plastic leggings.

Very stylish...

[CRM]

Get an open faced helmet with no peak, a red, purple and pink ski jacket and a pair of yellow plastic leggings.

Very stylish...

Hey that was me in 1976 - but on an XL175. The helmet was yellow and it started out with a peak - my flatmate loaned it to his mate that was the last I saw of it :facepalm:

[DR650gary]

FFS buy a modern cheapie. You wanna ride or fix the bugga. Get your license then get a project bike. You wanna be fixing the bugga on the southern motorway in the rain.....it always rains in Auckland.:facepalm:

[brucebayliss]

Thanks all....think I may be taking the sensible advice and going for something a little more modern...the daydreams were fun tho'