125cc Racing - SV650.org

jamesterror · 13-04-09, 02:49 PM

Me & a friend are seriously considering it (hence my stingy budget for buying an SV).

We're looking at getting 125's and start racing, but are curious to know the seasonale budget private racers go by and how much it generally costs? If there is anyone on here which can give me some direction before we go and buy ourselves 2 RS125's..

We'd probs buy an old shagged out van then get some RAC cover for it to drive to tracks.

As we both have no race experience, sponsors would probably be out the window for our first season.

james

yorkie_chris · 13-04-09, 03:29 PM

I think the cheapest racing you'll find anywhere is hillclimbs. I could be wrong...

Red Herring · 13-04-09, 06:58 PM

Are we talking Honda RS 125 here or Aprilia? Either way there are cheaper ways to get into racing. If you want to do big proper tracks then things like a 5/6 year old 600 are about the best way to go with loads of competitive bikes on the market and a ready supply of cheap spares. At club level it will be all you need. If you fancy something different then Supermoto racing is even cheaper as crash bills are virtually non-existent and tyres last longer....ish

jamesterror · 13-04-09, 09:05 PM

RS125, me and a mate are just gonna look about for some CAT C + D bikes, have a see, or what is going cheap on fleabay.

I'm waiting till I've bought something for the road first

Well Donnington is near by, Mallory Park is nearer so if we can arrange some days there to practice it'd be good as neither have us have raced before, and you have to start somewhere.

yorkie_chris · 13-04-09, 09:11 PM

Aye RS125 ... but honda or aprilia?

fizzwheel · 13-04-09, 09:13 PM

have you looked at Mini-twins, always seemed a cheap way to get started and if you already have an SV then your halfway there already...

jamesterror · 13-04-09, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Aye RS125 ... but honda or aprilia?

Oops, Aprilia.

Mini-twins maybe, but I don't know whether it'd be best to start on a lower powered bike for racing then build up.

The curvys can be picked up for fairly cheap so might be tempting...

fizzwheel · 13-04-09, 09:27 PM

Have you done any track days yet ? With zero experience maybe you oughta try a track day or two, you might find people there that might help you get started a well.

jamesterror · 13-04-09, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Have you done any track days yet ? With zero experience maybe you oughta try a track day or two, you might find people there that might help you get started a well.

Not yet.. planned to do a Ron Haslam one after my exams in June, was looking to get building and testing this year and maybe ready for next year.

yorkie_chris · 13-04-09, 09:32 PM

Why an aprilia? Why a 125?

A steelie 600 would be a sight cheaper and more reliable.

13-04-09, 02:49 PM	#1
jamesterror Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 588	125cc Racing Me & a friend are seriously considering it (hence my stingy budget for buying an SV). We're looking at getting 125's and start racing, but are curious to know the seasonale budget private racers go by and how much it generally costs? If there is anyone on here which can give me some direction before we go and buy ourselves 2 RS125's.. We'd probs buy an old shagged out van then get some RAC cover for it to drive to tracks. As we both have no race experience, sponsors would probably be out the window for our first season. james

13-04-09, 03:29 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 125cc Racing I think the cheapest racing you'll find anywhere is hillclimbs. I could be wrong... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

13-04-09, 06:58 PM	#3
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: 125cc Racing Are we talking Honda RS 125 here or Aprilia? Either way there are cheaper ways to get into racing. If you want to do big proper tracks then things like a 5/6 year old 600 are about the best way to go with loads of competitive bikes on the market and a ready supply of cheap spares. At club level it will be all you need. If you fancy something different then Supermoto racing is even cheaper as crash bills are virtually non-existent and tyres last longer....ish

13-04-09, 09:05 PM	#4
jamesterror Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 588	Re: 125cc Racing RS125, me and a mate are just gonna look about for some CAT C + D bikes, have a see, or what is going cheap on fleabay. I'm waiting till I've bought something for the road first Well Donnington is near by, Mallory Park is nearer so if we can arrange some days there to practice it'd be good as neither have us have raced before, and you have to start somewhere.

13-04-09, 09:11 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 125cc Racing Aye RS125 ... but honda or aprilia? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

13-04-09, 09:13 PM	#6
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: 125cc Racing have you looked at Mini-twins, always seemed a cheap way to get started and if you already have an SV then your halfway there already... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-04-09, 09:27 PM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: 125cc Racing Have you done any track days yet ? With zero experience maybe you oughta try a track day or two, you might find people there that might help you get started a well. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-04-09, 09:32 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: 125cc Racing Why an aprilia? Why a 125? A steelie 600 would be a sight cheaper and more reliable. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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