GN125: China VS. Japan

[CookMySock]

I know what I want and I'm not here to be convinced otherwise. We just wanted to double check that the jap ones really were better than the Chinese ones.

Yes they are. Now go buy the one you want and ride it's wheels off. Hurry up!

Steve

[Dodgyiti]

My G/f has a Chinese GN but it's a 200cc not a 125 sorry, built at the same place though and it has been fine engine-wise, and the bike has been totally reliable but- the cosmetics like chromework failed after 3 years and the original tyres got thrown away after a month. The original battery suprisingly still holds a decent charge and it's 3 1/2 years old...
Better off with the Jap one as a whole package IMHO

[Joliet]

its for you and you know what you want but i would reccomend a vtr 250 over both of your choices, you will get 1 for the same sort of coin your looking at and it will have resale value unlike your choices

Is this meant to be ironic? :P yes, I know what I want, and it's not a VTR250.

[Joliet]

Yes they are. Now go buy the one you want and ride it's wheels off. Hurry up!

Steve

THANK YOU! Haha, consider it bought!

[Joliet]

My G/f has a Chinese GN but it's a 200cc not a 125 sorry, built at the same place though and it has been fine engine-wise, and the bike has been totally reliable but- the cosmetics like chromework failed after 3 years and the original tyres got thrown away after a month. The original battery suprisingly still holds a decent charge and it's 3 1/2 years old...
Better off with the Jap one as a whole package IMHO

Thanks for that info good to know! (and yours is one of the better replies to this thread, too .. )

[JimO]

Is this meant to be ironic? :P yes, I know what I want, and it's not a VTR250.

its your money, i dont really give a shit but you can do way better than the GN for the money

[nudemetalz]

This may help:-

http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/reviews/suzuki/gn125/
http://www.reviewcentre.com/review230149.html

[davebullet]

Another couple of links (one the same site as nudemetalz above).

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...5092051AAVtOBW
http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/revi...mments/page-2/

I presume apart from the country of assembly / manufacture (not clear which?) - both bikes have the same seat height.

Your partner needs to realise this is your decision and your responsibility. When you buy it tell him he needs to support you, not tell you what to do, drop little jabs / criticisms for your choice etc... Tell him this from me if he values the relationship he has with you. I've been down that road.

You've weighed up the options and made up your mind - go for it. Time is too precious to waste not riding a motorcycle! I only wish I started years ago.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

she obviously wants, likes the style of a small cruiser sit up right position, not a small sit forward sports style... she is obviously is not going to race it or to much worry about speedas she wants it for commuting, so why recommend a bike she doesn't need or require and or probably want. ????

The GN has been prooven to be a reliable bike over the years and is a good commuter as that is what they are designed for commuting. I would recommend the Japaness model as the the quality went down hill when the Chiness took over production. But I would recommend looking at a few other bikes like the Yamaha Virago etc. Take them for a test ride see if she is comfortable on them...

Now remember it is a 125 and as others have said not a lot of power, (as it is a commuter) I would look at even the GN250, or as suggested above the Virago 250 and test other bikes out as well before she makes a final decision...

[Joliet]

Thank you all for your input.

Purchased the beast today, $1800 for a 2005 model with 17000km on it. Tidy wee thing, fun to ride and it's not too scary to ride either (like that awful Bandit was).

Just thought I'd update you all

[nudemetalz]

Congratulations !!
Post up a pic of 3 of your new bike for us all to see

[miloking]

Thank you all for your input.

Purchased the beast today, $1800 for a 2005 model with 17000km on it. Tidy wee thing, fun to ride and it's not too scary to ride either (like that awful Bandit was).

Just thought I'd update you all

Bandit was scary?!?!, lol, its just the easiest bike to ride, like ever!.....i think you better do some more practice on a bicycle then before you hit the road on a motorized vehicle!!!

[SPman]

Different people at different stages of their riding career have different views on what is suitable for their circumstances! I see you ride a CBR1000...so a bandit SHOULD be easy as to ride! I had a friend who hated the bandit but loved the FZR she rode, so.........

[CookMySock]

Purchased the beast today, $1800 for a 2005 model with 17000km on it. Tidy wee thing, fun to ride and it's not too scary to ride either (like that awful Bandit was).

Good. Clearly you will be right at home on that, and that's the important thing.

Now there does come a time when you have to pay attention to the noisy opinionated boys' please, so do keep a proper balance between going your own way, and zipping lip and doing as your mentor says. Nuff said.

Steve

[miloking]

Different people at different stages of their riding career have different views on what is suitable for their circumstances! I see you ride a CBR1000...so a bandit SHOULD be easy as to ride! I had a friend who hated the bandit but loved the FZR she rode, so.........

My very first road bike was bandit GSF400!! Sweetas learner bike and would recommend to all (apart from the occasional speeding ticket)....iam not sure how some people can even ride 125cc etc., the other day when getting my restricted on borrowed 225cc scorpio i couldnt believe how scary that was compare to my CBR...no kidding! brakes were shit, suspension was floating like boat and not to mention how unstable the whole thing was! and you are supposed to learn and be safe on that?!

If it was up to me everybody would be ridding at least $8000+ bikes as learner, i would in no way allow inexperienced rider on a cheap shitty bike like the china/korea made crap people buy these days....unfortunately even from reputable company small CC bikes all have crappy components on them, unless its like aprillia RS125 or cagiva mito etc...

ok...my rant is over now.... but good luck and be safe (and PLEASE put some decent tyres on that thing!)