Small Capacity Bikes
 

I’m in the market for another bike, but I have a particular criteria to satisfy. Some might say it’s a slightly odd criteria but it makes perfect sense to me.

I’m after a small capacity bike that matches these simple criteria:

1. It must be cheap. I’m not buying new; a spares/ repair would be more than suitable.
2. Spares must be readily available.
3. Anything that’s tuneable gets a look; ease to work with and fettling are considerations.

Also the bike must meet one of these technical specifications either being:

1. Liquid-cooled 2 stroke with an engine capacity of 50cc or
2. Single cylinder 4 stroke with an engine capacity of 125cc

So what does the org recommend, what do we have experience of?

I’m thinking either an Aprilia RS50 or a Honda CG125, I prefer the idea of a two stroke and I can’t think of a better 50 than the RS but I am open to suggestions…

Re: Small Capacity Bikes
 

smoker ...but have a look at the old mito's Rg125 or tzr 125. would have thought they be a good restoration idea and actually rideable after.

Re: Small Capacity Bikes
 

i find the RS50's are utter CR*p

cg125 could only do 60 (unrestricted ) with me on it (16 stone) i never owned it and rode it for 2 days (under instruction) and i hated it more than my 50cc moped

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What sort of repairs are we talking.
I've got a XT125 2005 (4 stroke on/off road type thing) with mostly cosmetic damage:
Chrome rims been eaten at by the salt, Not been ran for a while, think the battery is just flat, also will need front brake bleeding and new front pads.

Open to offers if you fancy it.

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To the average 16 year old as a first bike, they look great.



Being honest, I doubt they were built with 16 stone and top speeds in excess of 60mph in mind;)

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haha I agree with all of the above

but its not all about looks i would want a bike to start when i actuly push the starter button

ohh and the drum brakes of the cg that i was on were awful

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any pics or more details on th xt ??

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And just where does the rs50 come from..?*




*Doesnt need answering, I know its Italian crap! ;)

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BBadger, I'll send you a pm later on today when I'm back home, Cheers.

Re: Small Capacity Bikes
 

cheers am im on the hunt for a winter hack/do up jobby.