Your opinion on Cagiva Mito 125cc as 1st bike

[aall034]

what do you guys think about cagiva mito 125cc as a first bike priced at 8,000 . its a great looker :cool:

i heard italian bikes are a pain in the ass for maintainence parts and insurance . :crybaby:

i only plan to use it max for 2 years , does it have a good resale value

thaks heaps

[SARGE]

what do you guys think about cagiva mito 125cc as a first bike priced at 8,000 . its a great looker :cool:

i heard italian bikes are a pain in the ass for maintainence parts and insurance . :crybaby:

i only plan to use it max for 2 years , does it have a good resale value

thaks heaps



very quick 2 stroker with a 7 speed transmission.. very Ducati-ish in appearance.. not many 250's or 400's will leave you in the dust

[Mental Trousers]

Get something you can drop because you will definitely drop whatever you buy.

[SARGE]

Get something you can drop because you will definitely drop whatever you buy.


fact of life #34098

[marty]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=29076

have a look at this - just as quick, cheaper, and you won't loose any sleep WHEN you bin it.

and for $8k? i'd get an rs250

[aall034]

is the rs250 u are speaking off an aprilia

by the way thaks for the reply guys

[Coyote]

I think you should get it purely for its looks. However, since it sounds like you have a bit of cash to even consider the Mito as a first bike, might be wise to get a cheap crap bike just to learn the basics on then buy the Mito for your restricted if you felt confident that you weren't going to crash. Also you might find riding isn't your thing and a Mito will depreciate more than a cheaper bike if you choose to sell it.

And marty, that RGV150 is air-cooled so won't be just as quick. But they would make a good first bike to learn on.

[Mr. Peanut]

My opinion is that you're dreaming. Try flicking light swtiches on and off and check the time, thats usually a good indicator. <_<

I'd get a sorted Suzuki Bandit 250. Just as fast, no fairings + easier to ride.

Sounds a shit load better too.

[Madness]

hello everyone,

how do i start ...., i am new to the country and dont know how to ride a bike (but know how to drive a geared scooter, if its helpful).

i am planning to buy a bike by the months end , after getting my learners licence , what do you reckon is good for starters

wanted to buy a honda vtr250 , but then changed to hyosung gtr250r.

please post your opinions guys , would be greatly helpful for newbie idots like me.

:rockon:

Considering that only weeks ago you were new to the country and didn't know how to ride a bike, The Cagiva might be a bit of an ask. I'd look for a used Suzuki GN250, or a Trail Bike and go somewhere remote so there's nobody there to watch you learn. With learning new things often comes failiure. Failing at riding a motorcycle can be expensive, painful and sometimes embarrasing (sometimes all 3 at once). We've all done it in some form at some time. Bin a cheap shitter and it's more than likely going to make you laugh providing you don't hurt yourself.... Bin something that cost $8000 could put you off biking and we don't want that, do we?

[aall034]

the thing is i want a first hand bike be it 250cc or 150cc.

there arent many to choose from , the list is

vtr250
hyosung comet 250
cagiva mito 125
aprilia rs125

i went for the comet first now thinking of mito.

i am a bit confused

in reply to above post

ive got my learners now, ya u are right. now am using my mates bike to learn on

[Ixion]

What do you want it FOR?
Commuting? How far?
Learning, with a few to upgrading once you're past the falling off stage?
Long rides?
Shorter group rides?
Racing?
Cruising?

All perfectly valid uses, but the best bike depends on which and what proportion of each.

And how much can you afford each week for fuel oil maintainance etc ?

[aall034]

mainly for commuting(uni and work).

can afford 50 a week.

[Madness]

the thing is i want a first hand bike be it 250cc or 150cc.

there arent many to choose from , the list is

vtr250
hyosung comet 250
cagiva mito 125
aprilia rs125



Suzuki GN250 advertised in April MCT&N magazine - Haldanes Mt Eden $3295

You are going to lose money on any new bike, lose less on a cheaper bike. The GN is well respected (hmmmpfh) as a good learners bike, with surprising capabilities.

To be honest, and not trying to offend... The thought of a newbie to the country, let alone bikes on an Aprilia RS125 scares me just a little. I'd rather you got the GN, so later on you're still around to enjoy our fair country on a big bike.

[pritch]

what do you guys think about cagiva mito 125cc as a first bike priced at 8,000


There was a recent similar thread about an Aprillia 125. I'd make a similar comment this time . Its a fragile, temperamental bike, requiring fastidious maintenance. Highly impractical and totally unsuitable for a beginner.
Buy something sensible...

[Ixion]

mainly for commuting(uni and work).

can afford 50 a week.

If it's mainly commuting you want (I'm assuming "city" commuting not some 300km commute) , don't waste your coin on anything like the Aprilia or Cagiva (not knocking the bikes - I'd love a fang on either, but they're NOT commuters).

And $50 is a tight budget to run a two smoker on.

Mr MAXIMUS DEMERITUS is right. GN250. Best commuter around, save yourself $5000, and $20 per week. Then if you decide you really like motorcycling, you'll be perfectly placed to upgrade to whatever rocks your boat.

If you think the GN is too "boring" (though I'll guarantee I could wring a truck load of fun out of one), then the Hyosung.

EDIT - Or the FXR150 , if you want fairings.

[Madness]

Mr MAXIMUS DEMERITOUS is right.

Ixion, call me Max. Less typing allowing you more beer-time. :drinkup:

[aall034]

may be u are right, i shouldn't be going for the cagiva

but gn250 has boring looks. i think hyosung comet is a good bike but has low resale value.

i will try finding a fxr 150 if i cant ,may be i should go with vtr250 or hyosung comet250

[Jantar]

what do you guys think about cagiva mito 125cc as a first bike priced at 8,000 . its a great looker :cool:

i heard italian bikes are a pain in the ass for maintainence parts and insurance . :crybaby:

i only plan to use it max for 2 years , does it have a good resale value

thaks heaps
This same question keeps coming up again and again. The Cagiva is a bloody good bike in the right hands, but like the Aprilla, it is a bike for experienced riders.

You are a learner. That means you are still learning to ride. You will drop your first bike, and you will suffer some damage. That is not a threat, it is simply a fact. Any bike with plastic bits (fairings etc) will cost more to repair than a naked bike, and may even be off the road from something as simple as rolling forward off the stand. In most cases with a naked bike you just pick it up. wipe off the dirt, and ride away.

For your first bike get something that is mild mannered, not prone to damage, and easy to repair and maintain.

Once you have been riding for six to nine months or so move up to something a little more challenging. Then when you have your full licence and have a few thousand kms of varied riding under your belt, decide what style of bike best suits your requirements.

I started off on small bikes and gradually progressed to more and more powerful road bikes, then when I progressed to owning one of the quickest and best handling large road bikes available in New Zealand, I bought a 125 cc rocket ship as a fun bike. You want to start on the rocket ship. I would say learn to ride first.

[N4CR]

I wouldn't do it, you WILL drop it. Great bikes though wouldn't mind one myself.

Don't get an rs250, pretty stupid for your choices really, bit too unmanageable in the wrong situations for ya first bike and NOT a commuter. Tis a road legal GP replica as such. Hehehe.

FXR is a good bike bit slow over 120-130 though when merging or something, cheap as HELL to run, 300kms on 9-10L or something like that, (can't remember cus it cost me almost nothing...). They also do wheelies and stoppies with ease :devil2:

VTR250 or whatever it is, the nakid honda 250's are pretty good check out the hornet as it's nakid and has a down tuned cbr250rr motor in it.

Also check out getting a zxr/cbr250 and taking all the fairings off first few months so you can drop it and get that outta the system :D That will be plenty quick and you won't get bored for ages in a straight line. Corners are amazing on those 250's (and the mito...) :cool: \

Good luck anyway, check the 250 cc section of the main forums I think there is a sticky there with 250 bikes etc, zxr cbr the works all summarised up (I did it... posted 4th down or so) CHeck it out.

[Flyingpony]

Since you have $8,000 to spend. Have you considered a Vispa? Notice it wasn't on your list and they can be bought brand new since that is what you're looking for.

According to some fliers I've seen recently, the retro style are $5,900 and the mordern style came in at $8,900 (or something close to that).

So on top of your $8k spend, are you still going to be buying protection gear etc?

[ZorsT]

Cagiva Mito is a bad idea.

they are prone to cold siezures. If they sieze, you have to replace not only the piston and rings, but also the barrel (cannot be bored out to oversize) The main bearing must also be replaced, and the crankcase cleaned out. This is both expensive and annoying.

http://www.bikez.com/bike/index.php?bike=20742 states 34 HP, and RG150 will do about that (rated at 35). They cost less to buy, and cost less to rebuild if thigs go wrong

[sefer]

I would have loved to get a Cargiva or Aprilla and actually seriously considered it when I saw 125s of both come up with not too bad price tags reciently....then I looked at the price of parts, and the comments that said 'hey, there great bikes..but I wouldn't want to commute on one.' From what I can understand from the bit of research I did they're both very highy strung 2 strokes, and as a result need very good regular maintainance, and are prone to not lasting that long mechanicly. (and did I mention the parts cost? :p )

Looking at your price range I'd be looking at a VTR. Very cool looking bikes and everone I've asked says they're great. Actually I really wanted a VT Spada as my first bike (still do ;) ).

[awesker]

I saw one of these at a party a few years back.. and they look so awesome!!! but the guy paid 11k for it .. I nearly died... and I still think 8k for a single cylinder, 125cc 2-smoker is a bit much, I dont think 8k is right for a rs250 either, if I were you Id get something in a smaller price bracket, cause 8k is alot of money =/

but boy oh boy, they do look nice eh!

[idleidolidyll]

those little 125's are bloody awesome!

i've ridden bigger bikes all my life but when i tried a cagiva raptor 125 i was sold. it was the biggest laugh i've had for ages.
and if the 15hp version was this much fun, imagine what the 30hp version is like!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1237359#post1237359