Any interest in Aprilia's?

[wildcat_lgf]

I posted this in the general section but thought you guys might have some valid opinions

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23914

Is there much of a market for 125cc? I'm not interested in going insanely fast, it would keep up with a 250cc for what I need it for and looks fantastic...but would anyone else buy it and what would you pay for it?

Cheers

[Pathos]

6-probably grand at least until it was devalued by that honda symbol :pinch:

WHY?????? Not that I don't like hondas but its an aprillia...

Wouldn't touch it myself, sure its as fast the 4strokers but its still more likely to cause trouble if it hasn't been looked after. I wouldn't buy it, be too scared to ride it properly in case I crashed.

how much longer will it take to afford your 600 if you chuck 6000+ at a 125? Keep your money until you get the full and get a cbr/gsx/636 etc

[LXS]

hi wildcat, I'd say go for it, if you can keep up with the relatively high servicing, also be prepared to lock it up EVERYWHERE you go!

I'd pay 3-6 grand for it? I'd buy it just to be different, but then I own a gpx so what do I know? haha


Good luck.

[unhingedlizard]

having owned an RS125 Aprilia 1995 model, I may have some insight.


The bike was the shitz for a 125. It handled amazingly, was suprisingly comfy (i'm 6foot and 115kgs) and is still the best looking bike on the planet (bar a 916).

However, I found out to my cost even if minor things go wrong they cost a fortune to replace, e.g. a powervalve was eighty pounds and took three weeks to arrive, in the UK! Any engine parts cost a mint as it is a rotax. Other parts are expensive and take ages to arrive.
Cost a lot to run too. Buy only the best (read, expensive) oil you can find.

It was a fabulous bike to ride but very expensive. Put me off RS125s but not Aprilias.

If you really want one, i would suggest an RS250 instead. At least parts for the suzuki motor should be easier to come by.

[vtec]

Most people who ride 2 strokes get burned by the engine work costs. I'm another one. And I'll never own another 2 stroke again. Don't think it won't happen to you, cause it will if you keep it for more than 6 months.

Go for a fast 250 fourstroke, and you won't regret it.

[Karma]

They look pretty sweet... but 125cc is stizzill pretty smiznall.

[flash]

isnt your cagiva a 125?

[wildcat_lgf]

He he he...yes it is. I get it Fri or first thing next week so that should be pretty exciting! Looks gorgeous, lets hope I'm still in love with it in a couple of weeks...