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Posted 6 February 2020
Kawasaki Ninja 125 (2019) £3,799 @ Motorcycles Direct/Colchester Kawasaki
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2019. model. Blue Version: RRP £4,399. Deals on other Kawasaki bikes too.
The Ninja style is clearly visible in the new Ninja 125 with a silhouette and graphic treatment that owes much to Jonathan Rea’s three-time WorldSBK winning Ninja ZX-10RR. With the big bike look and feel, the 125cc machine surely fits well in the Ninja family.
The Ninja 125’s willing engine is wrapped in a tubular trellis frame, matched to a box section swinging arm. Top that off with the low seat height and the young Ninja package is complete and ready to take on those sporty adventures ahead.
The Ninja style is clearly visible in the new Ninja 125 with a silhouette and graphic treatment that owes much to Jonathan Rea’s three-time WorldSBK winning Ninja ZX-10RR. With the big bike look and feel, the 125cc machine surely fits well in the Ninja family.
The Ninja 125’s willing engine is wrapped in a tubular trellis frame, matched to a box section swinging arm. Top that off with the low seat height and the young Ninja package is complete and ready to take on those sporty adventures ahead.
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Edited by ssc1, 6 February 2020
292 Comments
sorted byIts not your money they are spending or as a lot of you would say, wasting, so who cares. (edited)
I'm old enough to remeber the 80s where you could ride unrestricted 250cc on a L plate, those where the days 2 stroke power valve LOL
Unless you are talking about 2 strokes? 125's are limited to 15hp and the 4 stroke engines are built for that so there's not a lot you can do to up the power on them.
Learn, pass test, buy bigger bike if you want anything faster. Tuning a 125 4 stroke is pointless and a waste of money.
I'd add a ground anchor to that list.
I was only saying to the wife the other day how much I would have loved to have had a 125 which looked like the 125s of today (I had an RG125 Gamma for 3 years and we'd just walked past a YZF125). They're physically much bigger, more comfortable and absolutely brilliant MPG - perfect for commuting. Personally I'm waiting for the new electric motorbikes to appear - until then I'll thrash the 50s and cruise on the Harley
Nice bike though.
But actually really slow
I only ever talk about 2 strokes...
No matter how smart 125’s look nowadays, after a year of owning one you’ll be wanting to upgrade and get a bigger bike.
No they can't. Modern bikes still can't break the laws of physics. You might get another 3bhp out of it if you waste a lot of money.
Speed limiter !
Only lasted about 6 months though, 125cc provisional license restrictions came in 1983, the first power valve equipped bike was the RD350YPVS which was released in 1983.
The previous LC's (and Gammas) were quick though, must have been a hoot on L plates waiting for the magical 6k rpm.
Might have to dig out my TS125R this weekend
58 MPH out of a Garelli Tiger Cross (50cc) in 1974. Happy days. Wish I had kept it as they are now worth loads. Paid 60 quid for it back in the day, now going for 5 grand.
agree - bought a decent condition YBR 125 custom to learn on for two years and sold it for the same price and moved onto a full license. A looked after learner bike will hold its value pretty well and if you do end up dropping it, you won’t be in tears
Completely disagree with what the other guy said, my personal opinion is that the assumptions you've made are perfectly correct. I made a lot of mistakes on my first one 125 that would have landed me in hospital on my 600+. Anyone who asks me about bikes, I say to try and ride a 125 for a year before moving up, although I wouldn't bother with the 250 or even 500 in between after that.
On a side note I would also tell them to never buy a first bike new (you're going to drop it at 0 mph or go down at 4 mph at some point) and the premium you pay plus the fact its more likely to be stolen just aren't worth it. (edited)
Sir-Bargain-A-Lot is spot on. A decent used CG125 is the business - there's a reason why lots of motorcycle schools use them. Cheap, comfy, easy to ride, easy to flat foot, reliable, easy to mend... and you won't want to cry when you drop it.
If you can't get a CG (or absolutely must have something that looks like a diddy sports bike), an older used CBR125 will do in a pinch (I paid £800 for mine just to learn on and sold it for the same when I was done learning).
Then you can save your money for the inevitable 600cc+ bike you'll wish you were riding within your first month of riding a 125. Or maybe some decent safety gear that will last you a few years.
And any learner who has the option of doing their DA instead of passing on a 125, just do it - you won't regret it. What nobody tells you is that bigger bikes (500cc+) are easier to ride and pass your test on than smaller ones.
Sorry this is a stupid comment if you want to get around town cheaply buy a 125cc scooter for £2k and not a 125 superbike wannabe with L plates on for nearly twice as much. All show and no go
You can't beat them
gotta be honest, though, everyone has to start somewhere but why would anyone in their sane mind pay just under 4k for a 125
Its trying to stop people wasting money on a silly 125 when they could wait save do a direct access and have a 400 or 650 for little more money which are ultimately safer as they can get away from traffic unlike this lawnmower
I think when you're looking at getting your first bike and you've never ridden before a 125 looks amazing. It's shortly after you buy and start riding that buyers remorse often sets in.
I managed to do it the right way around - £800 for a used 125 learner bike to practice on my own, passed DA using instructors bike, sold 125 for the same as I paid and then paid £6k for my first proper bike but you can see how people get sucked in, especially with some of the finance deals they have.
I'll never forget how much safer and more planted I felt the first time I got on a bigger bike. It was totally unexpected and totally awesome.
People say you never forget your first bike. For me, I'll never forget my second.
When I lookup TA58WAR it comes back as a Suzuki Swift car in white ...
Not a bike in black...green or red....
I SMELL BS......
Chainsaw!!
cash price.
I should add that I don't like roadbikes, never have, always been an off-roader since about 5 years old...
Agree this thread has brought out some right idiotic comments.
Yep, I’ve had all sorts of powerful bikes and cars. But when I was 17 my 13bhp restricted Aprillia RS125 was the nuts I loved it as much as I’ve loved any vehicle I’ve ever owned!
Spot on! Really is a pretend bike. Crazy amount of £ for what it is.
Anyone considering a career in motorcycles take the above poster's advice.
To add, I would suggest get a second hand Honda CG125 or Suzuki Van Van...because you will definitely drop it and these will never get nicked.
Ride this for 6-12 months while you take your big bike test...then sell it on your 125 for a price very close to what you paid for it.
Nothing wrong with the bike itself but coming from someone who didnt get into bikes till early 40s, youd be better off getting a cheap 2nd hand 125....getting some experience on it, doing your tests and then buying a bigger bike. Bigger bikes are more fun, obviously quicker and actually easier to ride.
I started off on a 125 and thought I'd stick on it and just do my CBT every 2 years.....after just 2 months I got bored, did my tests and ended up buying a CBR650F and then got bored of that after 6 months and bought a Street Triple RS.....then 2 years later a Ducati Panigale.
Trust me....whatever bike you have you always end up wanting newer and faster.
I kind of did...went from 125...and then a 650. I was going to get a 250 but test rode it and it didnt feel that much different to a 125. So glad I did as the 650 was a really good introduction to a larger bike...heavier and bigger engine but nothing too crazy in the power delivery. I loved that bike but wanted a new modern bike so went for a new street triple RS 765..which was an awesome bike too.
My last bike was a Ducati Panigale...only went with that as I've always wanted one and loved the looks. But it was a bit overkill for commuting on.
Whatever you choose just enjoy biking....theres nothing quite like it. (edited)