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INCLUDING 317 BIKES & SCOOTERS RATED OR RIDDENINCLUDING 317 BIKES & SCOOTERS RATED OR RIDDEN
BIKE or SCOOTERWhat’sbestforyourcommute?
A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL... WIN! AN OXFORD JACKET... WIN! A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL... WIN! AN OXFORD JACKET...
No.92May/June2013
£3.85
*Competition closesMay 17, 2013.Other conditions apply – see entry form
PLUS ADD-ON PACKAGEworth around
£1200IN OUR FREE-TO-ENTERCOMPETITION*
SEE PAGE 45A BAOTIAN APOLLO50cc SCOOTER
AN OXFORD JACKET...
A BAOTIAN APOLLO 50cc SCOOTER
A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL... WIN!A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL... A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL... A HONDA CBF125 WORKSHOP MANUAL...
INTERCITY125
London toGlasgow on a tenner
CRASHHELMETSHow do theywork?What’sright for you?
YOUR GUIDE TOURBAN SURVIVALTop tips to make yourjourney safer
BIKEWhat’s best for your commute?
INTERCITY 125
London to Glasgow on a tenner
LASTCHANCE TO
ENTER!
Rieju RS3 125 Nkd vWK GTR300 plus 20 bike reviews
Riding trends have changed and if you addrecent revisions to motorcycle licencelegislation into the equation, it becomesclearer that small-to-mid-capacity bikes isthe area we need to be concentrating ourefforts on – and the feedback we have beenreceiving from you reflects that.
So we are opening up our pages in orderto be able to do this.
This new look issue of T&G is packed tothe gills with such information. We haveexpanded our coverage of machines toinclude anything and everything that can beridden on licences up to – and including –the new A2 UK licence (and believe us,there’s some pretty unusual machinery outthere). We also plan to keep you up-to-datewith all the latest news, gadgets, clothingand accessories as and when they becomeavailable.
If all this isn’t enough, we will also offeradvice and tips on various subjects such aswhat to look for when buying new or usedmachines and even top tips for surviving inan urban environment – in fact, if it’s asubject that is related to buying, running orriding a bike, then we will cover it in futureissues of T&G.
If you don’t want to miss out on anything,then I’d suggest that it’s time you took out asubscription. We are also doing a specialdeal at the moment and are offering threeissues for £9.99 on direct debit – see page 18for more information – don’t miss out!
What’s on the cover?It was a sharp and cold morning whenIggy and Mau took to the roads on aRieju motorcycle and aWK scooter for thiscommuter cover shoot.Find out more on page 26.
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WHO’SWHO?
WELCOME
Mau sPencerHas been riding bikes since the tender age of 16(hell that was a long time ago). Mau is a wise,old sage (well, more old than wise) and hasbeen the editor of T&G since 2003. He is alsothe editor of Classic Scooterist and consequentlyhas a foot in both camps.
ian ‘iggy’ graingerSome say ‘The Ig’ started riding scooters at theage of 15 and never stopped, although hismum still hopes one day he’ll grow up and geta ‘proper’ bike – she’s likely to be disappointed.He’s been a regular contributor to T&G andvarious bike and scooter magazines since 2003.
sHaun VargaShaun has worked his way through all shapesand sizes of motorcycles and scooters sincepassing his test at the age of 17. He endures aregular 20 mile daily commute each way intocentral London (but still thinks it beats publictransport by a mile!).
Joe dickIs our staff photographer, so his ugly mug isnormally hidden behind a camera, rather thanin front of it. Joe has been an enthusiast of twowheels for a while, but has only recently takenhis bike test (read about it on page 78) – andnow we can’t keep his feet on the ground.
natHan MillwardIs one of our occasional contributors who hasan unhealthy penchant for extremely long andenduring trans-continental rides that can bedone on a tight budget (cheapskate). Give himany excuse and he’ll be off around the world ata moment’s notice.
Pete HensHawIs the ex-editor ofMotorcycle Sport & Leisure(MSL). Pete doesn’t own a car and is happilydependent on two wheel transport – anythingpowered by petrol, diesel, pedals or slightelectrical assistance. He’s a sucker for anythingeco friendly or out of the norm.
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INDETAIL
06 mARkETplACEAll the latest industry news
08 GOSSIp ‘n’GAdGETSUp-to-date news and productinformation
56 wk’S fAB fOURA glance at four new scootersfrom the WK stable
60 A SUpER nEw lOOkKYMCO’s Super 8 range gets amakeover
64 TGB BEllAvITARetro styled 125cc and 300ccscooters from Taiwan
66 TOp 10 CITY RIdInG TIpSThe main threats to yoururban existence
68 URBAn SURvIvAl SkIllSHow to filter and survive
70 HElmETS – All YOU nEEdTO knOwThings to watch out for
74 USInG BUS lAnESAre they really safe for you?
78 ZEROTO fUll lICEnCE...In SEvEn dAYSStaff photographer Joe takeshis test
84 A pOSTIE CARdfROmAmERICAA six thousand mile adventure,in six weeks, on a budget of £500
90 HAYnESwORkSHOpHonda CB 125 pre-ride checks
92 REAdERS’ lETTERSHave your say on the topics youchoose
95 wHICH BIkE?Our comprehensive guide to newscooters and motorcycles
114 THE HOndA pAnTHEOnBlazing a technological trail tothe future
118 SAlES AndwAnTSFind what you’re looking for inour classified section
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NEXT ISSUE (93):Published on June 19, 2013EDITORIAL DEADLINE: May 17, 2013
According to importer, VE (UK), the 2013 price restructuring exercise on the entirerange of LeoVince scooter exhaust systems, guarantees better value for moneywithout sacrificing the quality expected from the Italian brand. The LeoVincescooter exhaust range caters for automatic scooters from 50cc to 850cc.As the official factory appointed UK importer, VE (UK) stocks
the full range of scooter exhausts available from the Italianmanufacturer.
LeoVince price restructure
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We mentioned Scoot4kids in ourprevious issue and as we go toprint, 17 riders have justcompleted the 1000 mile charityride from John o’ Groats toLand’s End… on restrictedKYMCO 50s! They are raisingfunds for Manchester Children’sHospital and the STEPS charity.
Jim Lancaster set upScoot4kids after his daughter,Fern spent time in the hospitalfollowing major surgery. Hedecided to give something backby getting mates together toraise funds.The lads from Congleton,
Cheshire are mostly novice
riders (half hadn’t even ridden ascooter before signing up for thechallenge). Vale Motorcycleshired them 17 matchingrestricted 50cc KYMCO Agilityscooters for the ride, lent thema back-up van and also suppliedRST waterproofs, spare scootersand spares. The lads have been
raising funds themselves but it’scost around £650 each for thescooters, fuel, food,accommodation, etc., needed tocomplete the trip. Donations arestill welcome and they’ve got aFacebook page set up‘Scoot4kids’, or you can donateby visiting http://goo.gl/Ye7Lt
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BloodbikesBlood bikes have been running insome parts of the UK since the late1960s, transporting essentialmedical items between hospitalsand healthcare institutions.
Currently there are 13 groupscovering 32 UK counties. Thisreaches more than 65% of thecountry’s population. Withplanned expansion, this willextend coverage to over 46 millionpeople. The main aims are savinglives and the NHS money, at thesame time as promoting a positiveimage of motorcyclists.
LEBBSThe Lincolnshire branch of BloodBikes is LEBBS (LincolnshireEmergency Blood Bikes). A recentaddition to the Blood Bikesorganisation, volunteeers havebeen working hard since January2012, attending events and showsraising the funds to become aregistered charity.With the help oflocal businesses they’ve nowsucceeded in raising enoughmoney to obtain five motorcycles, acar, plus a PR show stand. They arecurrently in discussions with localNHS trusts to ensure that theyunderstand the requirements forLincolnshire and how to save theNHS as much money as they can.
With operational bikes alreadypurchased, rider induction trainingcourses have commenced withcheck rides for riders being doneby qualified IAM/ROSPA observers;other training covered blood boxhandling and hospitalfamiliarisation trips to NHSfacilities. Boston-Grantham will beknown as ‘Route One’, with theoption to collect and deliver bloodproducts or medical equipment toand from Lincoln County Hospital.Once routes have been established,it’s envisaged that more countyhospitals will jump at the chanceof using the free service.
Initially, LEBBS will coverweekends from 7pm on Friday andwill be ‘on call’ until 6am Mondaymorning. They will be using two-three riders (one on nights, one ondays and a backup rider).
dOnATIOnSLarge donations have given LEBBSthe luxury of four operational bikesplus a Pan European as a backup,along with a Vauxhall Vectra carand a PR stand. LEEBS is avoluntary group, so if you wouldlike to help in any way, visitwww.lebbs.org or call JohnSharratt on 01507 529401.
Induction day for the LEBBSvolunteers
ESSENTIALSERVICE
The Transport ResearchLaboratory in Berkshire (TRL)is conducting a self-fundedresearch project to try todetermine what factors aretaken into account by riderswhen purchasing a new helmet.This survey is part of a wider
study into the factors that maycause helmet loss in collisions,leaving the rider without thisessential form of protection.Both current and historicaccident data suggests that thismay occur in about 10% ofcollisions, and while some ofthis is due to riders failing tofasten their helmets correctly;there are clearly documentedcases of fastened helmetscoming loose.Initial findings from the
survey responses so far indicate:
Helmet loss surveyThe results of the helmetphysical testing and the surveywill be freely available from TRLlater in the year. In themeantime, all motorcyclists areencouraged to contribute to thesurvey at http://goo.gl/n1b5s
Dorset company, all2wheelers.com, has come up with a patrioticunion flag design to enhance the look of the new LN Lambretta.Supplement this look with a few lights and mirrors and youcould easily be transformed back to the 1960s.Info: www.all2wheelers.com
Modded-upLambrettas
German electric scootermanufacturer, GOVECS, haslaunched a new 2013 designfor its GO! S series. As wellas new colour and trim,improvements have beenmade beneath theGOVECS bodyshell.Info:
www.GOVECS.com
GOVECS launchesGo!S series improvements
If you aren’t a subscriber to Twist & Go andcurrently buy your copy in a shop, thenthis news could be of interest to you.
From this issue, you will now be ableto purchase a copy while doing yourweekly shop from any one of 169selected Tesco stores scattered aroundthe UK. You’ll need to be quick though,because it will only be on the shelf forfour weeks after first being published.
T&GgetsTescovalue
Get ready for the return of the‘PACT’ campaign, designed tohelp bikers stay safe on the roadin the months ahead.Performance, Air pressure,
Condition and Tread, is onceagain the central theme in a rangeof posters and other promotionalmaterials which help to raiseawareness about the importanceof looking after bike tyres.The message is simple – to
get the best performance fromthe bike, whether it isimproved handling, grip or fueleconomy, riders should make aPACT with their tyres byensuring they’re properlyinflated, in a good conditionand have plenty of tread.Info: www.tyresafe.org
PACT ridersstay safe!
Only about 40% of riders havetheir heads measured at the timeof sale – and some have boughthelmets that they can pull off,even though they appeared tobe a correct fit. This suggests aserious point of sale failure and alack of understanding by salesstaff and purchasers.
30% of users have had issueswith helmet fit, often because aparticular brand or range is thewrong internal shape.
About 15% of helmets arepurchased through the internet,producing an enhancedpotential for the purchase of ahelmet that is the wrong shapeor size.
The majority of riders have thechin straps loose and can passeither one or two fingers beneaththe chinstrap and their chins.
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WHAT LICENCE DO I NEED?WHAT LICENCE DO I NEED?lliiGGHHTT qquuaaddrriiccyycclleess::Max power 4Kw (3bhp), max weight 350kg (withoutbatteries), top speed 28mph. Licence category is AM (same asa moped). So you will need CBT, and after that you can driveone with L-plates for up to two years without taking theTheory and Practical tests. Renault isn’t offering the 45 in theUK right now, but it’s keeping an eye on developments.
HHeeaavvyy qquuaaddrriiccyycclleess::Max power 15kW (21bhp), max weight 400kg(without batteries) and no speed restriction!These are treated the same as a car, so licencecategory B, minimum age 17 and you’ll need totake the car Theory and Practical tests beforedriving one solo.
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Given a gentle foot on the throttle, the Twizy willcreep away, dead slow, but put your foot down and ittakes off quite briskly. Renault claims 0-28mph in 6.1seconds, and it feels about the same as an average125, with plenty of acceleration around town, and notembarrassed coming out of 30 and 40 limits. In fact, itkeeps accelerating at the same rate up to 50mph (topspeed). On paper it’s fast because you’re so close tothe ground and (unless you’ve paid for side windows)the wind whips past your helmetless head.
It’s great fun, because the Twizy has quick, precisesteering and stiff suspension, so it reminds you of ago-kart or an old Mini (the original one – half thesize, twice the fun of BMW’s version), backed up bya turning circle of just six metres. The brakes toowork well, and put a little power back into thebattery, though not enough to turn this into aperpetual motion machine.
SQUEEZING INSo far so good. The downside is that the stiffsuspension gives a bumpy ride and you soon getadept at steering around potholes and speedcushions. Without a heater the Twizy gets chilly andwet, especially in winter. I wore most of the samegear I would on a bike plus a woolly hat, but inwarm weather (if we ever see it) you can drivein normal clothes.
RenaultTwizy
Given a gentle foot on the throttle, the Twizy willcreep away, dead slow, but put your foot down and ittakes off quite briskly. Renault claims 0-28mph in 6.1seconds, and it feels about the same as an average125, with plenty of acceleration around town, and notembarrassed coming out of 30 and 40 limits. In fact, itkeeps accelerating at the same rate up to 50mph (topspeed). On paper it’s fast because you’re so close tothe ground and (unless you’ve paid for side windows)the wind whips past your helmetless head.
It’s great fun, because the Twizy has quick, precisesteering and stiff suspension, so it reminds you of ago-kart or an old Mini (the original one – half thesize, twice the fun of BMW’s version), backed up bya turning circle of just six metres. The brakes toowork well, and put a little power back into the
Renault Twizy
e live in interesting times. Until now,there were scooters and motorcycleson one side, cars on the other. Butwe’re heading for a less certain,more fluid future, where thesedistinctions could become
meaningless. Electric bicycles have already blurredthe boundaries between push bikes and mopeds; nowthe same is happening to the border between scootersand full-size cars – welcome to the quadricycle.
The French have been making them for years, butnewly standardised EU laws mean they’ve finallymade it over here.
Legally, there are two types of quadricycles –‘light’ and ‘heavy’ (see box) – and either way theyopen up whole new possibilities for electric power.Electric cars are all very well, but they’re heavy andexpensive, whereas lightweight quads (let’s call themthat) are far more suited to battery power over shorturban journeys.
But the Renault Twizy, which was launched inFrance a year ago, is different. Other quadricycles tryto pass themselves off as miniature cars, but the Twizyis clearly intended as a halfway house between ascooter and a full-size four-wheeler. That’s why itdoesn’t have any doors, windows (both are optional),not to mention a heater, carpets or radio. Now theaverage cosseted car driver would probably run a mileat such barbarity, but bike riders won’t. So does theTwizy maker a decent commuter alternative to a 125?
DRIVINGThe Twizy I tested makes just 13kW (17bhp), whichstarts to look a bit feeble when you think that itweighs nearly half a tonne. This sounds like a recipefor escargot-like performance, but the good news isthat it doesn’t work like that in practice.
Getting into the Twizy is unlike anything else. Hingeup the gullwing half-doors (£595 extra, but I can’t seemany UK drivers doing without them), hop in and slipon the seat belt – no helmet of course. Turn the keyone click and the dash lights up – there’s a digitalspeedo, clock and a graphic battery level indicator.Turn the key again against a spring (like aconventional car) and it goes beep, which means it’sready to go. Press the D or R button (forward orreverse) and release the handbrake by pressing quitehard on the brake pedal, and you’re off.
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Is it a scooter? Is it a car? No, it’s aquadricycle, and it’s a cross betweenthe two (and electric to boot).
The interior getswet, so take your
waterproofs
Power:13kW (17bhp)range:42-45 milesBattery:Lithium-ion, 6.1kWhtransmission:automaticL/w/H:2337 x 1191 x 1461mmwHeeLs:Steel, 13intyres:125/80-13 (f).145/80-13 (r)insurance grouP:11warranty:4 years/100,000 milesPrice:£6795 OTRcontact:www.renault.co.uk/Twizy
SPEC:
Two seats and a wipe-dry interior
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This little 125cc got toScotland and backwithout complaining
The Lexmoto Street isabsolutely typical of thebreed of naked 125.Air-cooled overhead camfour-stroke singlemustering 10bhp anddriving through a five-speed gearbox.Carburettor, drum rearbrake... this is motorcyclingat its most basic.
There is room for apillion, but even solo theperformance is limited, tosay the least. An indicated50-55mph doesn’t strainanything and it’s possibleto see 65mph on thespeedo, given a followingwind, but little bikes likethis are best kept offmotorways. Reasonablehandling on the Durotyres, the front brake is a
Thebike: LexmotoStreet125bit wooden and the reardrum decidedly weak, butit all does the job and theStreet does look lessgarish and cheap thansome Chinese 125s.
Nor is it some dodgy FarEast import sold overeBay. Importer LlexeterLtd has been around forseveral years now, has adecent spread of dealers
and offers 12 monthswarranty plus full sparesbackup. How was the bikeafter its 1200-milemarathon? A bit grubbierwith a flappy chain (whichquick adjustment cured),the ignition switch wasgetting sticky and theright-hand mirror a littlefloppy, but apart fromthat all was well.
Rare moment of sunshinein theWye Valley
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less than 200 miles on the clock when I picked it up.Maybe it’ll loosen up.The Street is small enough to make filtering through
traffic a doddle, but you need your wits about you atthe front of the queue. Why? Because on an autoscooter, you just whack the throttle open and zipsafely away. A geared 125 is more complicated – firstgear feels low enough to climb the side of a house, soby 15mph it’s given its all and you have to change up,which happens again at 25-ish, putting another dent inyour acceleration. By this time the cars you’vejust overtaken are snapping at your heels,
-ere’s an amazing fact with which toastound all your non-motorcyclingfriends. Ask them to name the mosteconomical vehicle currently on salein the UK and most will come backwith a hybrid or two, a small diesel
hatchback, or a Smart car. If pressed to include twowheels, they might acknowledge Piaggio’s MP3 Hybrid(if they know it exists) or ‘one of those little scooters,’or a moped. Anyway, the message is that to save fuelyou have to go a high tech route.Well you don’t, because the most economical means
of transport short of a bicycle is a four-stroke 125ccmotorcycle. No hybrid drive, no fuel injection and(ignition apart) no electronics, yet it sips fuel slowerthan anything else. Yes, the Honda CG125 has a lot toanswer for. The big H made millions of them.You’d think no one seeking ‘go-to-work’ transport
would choose a naked bike over an auto, but they do.The ancient CG outsold plenty of 125 scooters andthough it’s since been eclipsed by younger bikes, the125 naked class is still pretty strong.Who’s buying them? Returnee middle-aged
commuters who want a ‘proper motorbike’, teenagerswho don’t get along with scooters? Who cares? Thepoint is that most of these 125 geared bikes will returnmore than 100mpg with careful riding and withdecent-sized tanks they’ll also go a long way betweenrefills – Honda claims 370 miles for its currentCBF125. That’s twice as far as most proper touringbikes and more than a petrol Ford Focus.The best way to demonstrate this fact would be to
ride one a long way. So that’s why I was sitting on a125 in Bristol at 7am one dark morning. The aim – toget to Glasgow on a single tank. The bike was aLexmoto Street 125, a Chinese copy of Suzuki’sGS125, chosen because the importer isn’t far fromme. I’m sure other geared 125s would have donejust as well.The tank supposedly holds 13 litres (just under
three gallons) and I knew from experience thatthe Street would give just over 120mpg withmixed riding. Say a range of 340 miles. It’s 363from Bristol to Glasgow (according to my Collinsroad atlas), so with some gentle riding we mightjust do it, especially if I cheat by filling up atSevern Bridge Services (14 miles north of Bristol)and call it River Severn to River Clyde.
Wet startIt’s drizzling as I set off, just as the rush hour gets intoits stride. I’d already had a cold ride up from Exeterthe previous night, which reminded me that 125saren’t the best choice to get somewhere quickly. Thebike managed a mere 109mpg, but then it did have
Intercity125 1200miles in three days on a
Chinese 125... or Bristol toGlasgow on a tenner.
Above: Pastoral scenein Monmouthshire
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There’s plenty of choice available tosuit all needs, but before you makea decision you may regret, there areseveral things you need to consider.
What is the main use going to be? Isstorage space important? What’s the resalevalue? These are just a few questions youneed to ask yourself before parting withyour hard-earned cash.
If you want more guidance, take a look atthe buying advice in our new-look WhichBike guide which features on pages 95 to 113of this issue.
Shown here is a quick guide to some of thebest maxi scooters for around £4000. There
The Beverly has been around in variousguises – the latest being the 350 SportTouring (it also happens to be thelargest capacity scooter we’vefeatured here). We tested it inT&G issue 87 and our opinionwas that as well as being wellpriced, it had the perfect blend ofperformance, quality and Italian style.
£4390
177kg
8
780mm
10.8 litresKYMCO is one of the few Taiwanese brandswhich has broken the mould and becomeaccepted as a strong player in the scootermarket. Our overall opinion is that itlives up to its name and couldhandle stop/start traffic withperfect manners and balance,but was just as willing to havesome fun out of town.We’ve conducted various tests onthe Downtown (T&G issues 78, 81, 82).
We tested the revamped Peugeot Satelis inT&G issue 87 and commented that itsnew four-valve LFE engine hadincreased fuel economy over itspredecessor; it also has a anABS/SBC braking system thatwill stop you in your tracks.(ABS = Anti-lock Brake System)(SBC = Sensotronic Brake Control)
£3999
160kg
7
784mm
13.5 litres
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kyMcoDoWntoWn300i
£3999
166kg
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12 litres
PeugeotsateLis 125
PiaggioBeVerLy350 sPorttouring
You have £4000 burning a hole in your pocket and you want tobuy amaxi scooter –which one do you go for?
are other model variants available for thesame sort of money, but for the purpose ofthis article, we’ve concentrated on themainstream choices.
The prices shown are importers’ guideprices, but you may be lucky enough to finda dealer who is doing a special deal –possibly on insurance, or even a clothingbundle – so it’s worth shopping around.Some ‘on the road’ (OTR) charges mayapply on top of the purchase price, so don’tforget to ask what they are.
All prices/offers we’ve quoted are subjectto manufacturer/dealer variations and arepublished as a guideline only.
£4000maxiscooters
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BUYER’SGUIDE
Tested in T&G issue 70, we said that theX-Max was an impressive packagewith a flexible engine, asuperbly focused chassis andstrong progressive braking; itscomfort and economy made it apleasant ride for those longercommutes.
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yaMahaX-MaX 250
£4499
180kg
10
792mm
11.8 litres
Believe it or not, we haven’t actually tested theBurgman 200i. However, it doesn’t reallymatter which version you look at, theBurgman has always been accepted as abenchmark class leader and has been creditedbymany as being the original moderndaymaxi scooter. The fact that it’sstill around and going strongstands as a testament to its buildquality and the following it haswithmany dedicated clubs andforumsmeans that if you needadvice, you don’t have to look too far.
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suZukiBurgMan 200i
£4085
160kg
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735mm
11 litres
SYM has two contenders in the maxistable (the GTS Evo being theother). The Joymax - completewith auto headlights - hassuperb linked brakes and welldamped suspension, whichmakes it very stable; it also has agreat turning circle. (Tested in T&G issue 87).
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£4299
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eLectric scootersIf you want to do your bit to save the planet,there here are a few eco scooters you couldalso consider:
aLternatiVesAs well as the scooters we’ve highlighted,there are a few other choices around themarket within a £500 margin. Some of themare just model variations of those alreadymentioned, but here’s a list of other scootersyou might want to consider:
Aprilia SR Max 300 £3899Honda Silverwing 125 £3650Peugeot CityStar 125 £3599SYM GTS Evo 300 £3899TGB Bellavita 300i £3695Vespa LXV 125 £3520Vespa GTS 125 Super £3620Vespa GTS 300 Super £4190Yamaha X-Max 125 £3899
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AJS Crazy50 £104949cc/2T auto/AM licence/4bhp/4.7 ltrsA very trick looking scooter withMX bars, sportspipewith alloymuffler, digital clocks, double discbrakes, parts and labourwarranty.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHIIIWe say: Budget sporty fifty.
AJS JSM50Motard £159949cc/2T geared/AM licence/5bhp/8.5 ltrsThe JSM50 is a great looking two strokesupermotard. It’s got 38mm forks, alloywheels, LEDlights andwavy discs.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Smart looking supermotard.
AJSDD125EMK2 £1749124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrsThe DD125E (Regal Raptor) looks quite tasty, or atleast it does for a bike costing less than £1800!Don’t expect Japanese levels of finish on thechrome and youwon’t be disappointed.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Custombike on a budget!
AJS EOS125MK2 £2929124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrsTwin cylinder liquid cooled engine, twin front discsand the kind of styling usually reserved for biggerbikes, it’s an Orange County Shopper!Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHIWe say: Proper custom style 125!
AJS Exactly 125 £1049125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/6bhp/4.7 ltrsSmartmodern style. Easy to ridewith smoothtorquey 4-stroke engine, comeswith a back carrier.Good fuel economy. 12month parts & labourwarranty.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHIIIWe say: Basic 125cc scooter fromAJS.
AJS Stellar 350 £2900320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/14 ltrsSumptuous dual seating, fuel injected, liquid cooledengine, twin front discs and loads of Chinesebargain priced styling.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: A2 class 320cc cruiser.
AJSDigita 50 £79949cc/4T auto/AM licence/2bhp/4.7 ltrsScootering for the budget rider, 4-strokeeconomical engine but only produces 2.1bhp sodon’t expectmuch power!They don’t getmuchcheaper though.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHIIIWe say: Basic 50cc budget scoot.
AJSBobber 125 £2929124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/8 ltrsOld school design, twin cylinder liquid cooledpower, hard tail suspension and a sprung singlesaddle.The Bobber needs sitting on to appreciatehowmad this 125 looks.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHIWe say: How cool does that look?
AJS Eco125 £1299124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/10 ltrsWith a claimed 75mpg and £15 a year road tax abargain priced commuter bike like the Eco 125makes a lot of sense.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Economical 4-stroke commuter
AJS JSM125Motard £1599124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/8.5 ltrsUSD forks, Pro-shock rear suspension, anodisedalloy rims, wavy discs, LED lights, gear positionindicator and plenty of style.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Good looking 125motard.
AJS EOS350 £3409320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/14 ltrsIf you’re looking for a budget custombike then AJSis the place to go, they’ve got plenty in their range.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say:More custom styling fromAJS!
APRILIA SR50R £212049cc/2T /AM licence/bhp/7 ltrsAprilia’s SR 50 R is an out and out sports scootwitha good pedigree. It’s liquid cooled two strokeMinarelli engine gives good acceleration and adecent de-restricted speed, plus scope for tuning.Tested:T&G Issue 35Star rating:HHHHIWe say: Great Italian 50.
AJS Firefox50 £104949cc/2T auto/AM licence/3bhp/4.7 ltrsThis nippy little Firefoxwas new in 2012, it’s a 50cctwo strokewith LED lights, rear rack and quite nicestyling. Just £1049 on the road so it’s worth a look.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Good looking 2 stroke fifty.
AJSDaytona125 £2929124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrsThe Daytona 125 forms part of an impressivelooking line up of out of the ordinary learner legaland A2 bikes fromAJS. Liquid cooled, twin cylinderengine aswell!Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Tasty looking learner legal custombike.
AJS Eco Custom125 £1299124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/10 ltrsSit up and beg riding position, economical 75mpg(claimed) engine and an attractive pricemake thisEco Customworth a look.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Budget naked AJS.
AJSNAC12 £1799124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/18 ltrsYou don’t getmany liquid cooled twin cylinder125’s and this one looks quite cool toowith it’s rearexit exhausts.We’ve not ridden it but it should bequite torquey.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Twin cylinder naked 125.
AJS SPT350 £2929320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/10 ltrsA2 licence friendly bike fromAJS, twin cylinder fuelinjected, liquid cooledmotor, twin front discs and acomfortable riding position.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Naked 320cc bike fromAJS.
APRILIA SRMotard50 £187049cc/2T auto/AM licence/4bhp/7 ltrsThe SRMotard is inspired by supermotard styling,it’s powered by a two stroke engine so there’stuning potential...Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHIWe say: Nice looking two stroke.
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APRILIARS450 £309950cc/2T geared/AM licence/bhp/14.5 ltrsA great introduction to the sportsbikeworld, theRS50 still retains the 2-stroke engine, rides perfectlyand looks stunning.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHHWe say: Perfect but pricey 50.
APRILIA Sportcity Cube125 £2820124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/15bhp/9 ltrsPowered by the ever reliable Leadermotor, thisItalian largewheeler should give the competition arun for theirmoney. Handling is goodwith plentyof ground clearance.Tested:T&G Issue 63Star rating:HHHHIWe say: Good dependable 125.
APRILIARS4125 £4299125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/15bhp/14.5 ltrsThe RS 125was always the two stroke to own, itlooks even sexier now but comeswith a slightlydull 4-stroke engine. Still a great bike though.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHHWe say: Fantastic looking learner bike.
BAOTIANBT49QT - 9 Speedy £82949cc/4T auto/AM licence/3bhp/5 ltrsThis excellent little scooter is lightweight,manoeuvrable and exceptionally economical, yetperforms superbly for such a compact budgetpricedmachine.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: You can’t grumble at this price.
BAOTIANApollo 10 £89950cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrsWell priced and stylish looking Baotian for less than£900, a bargain for entry level scootering. It’s basedon the best selling BT49QT but has some addedstyle and nicer paintwork.Tested:T&G Issue 91Star rating:HHHIIWe say: Tidy budget priced scooter.
BAOTIANEagle 50GT £114950cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrsThe GT has smooth lines, sharp headlamps, aprofiled seat and angularmirrors, plus a sports styleexhaust, wavy front brake disc, red calliper andsports graphics.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Baotian scooters are great value.
BAOTIANMonza50 £129950cc/4T auto/AM licence/3bhp/5 ltrsThe BaotianMonza is a comfortable and practicalretro scooter, Italian styling at Chinese prices!Wellworth a look if you’re on a budget.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: Tasty retro 50.
BAOTIANCitibike125 £1399125cc/4T /A1 licence/9bhp/6 ltrsThis‘big-wheeled’, full-size commuter is packagedwith a learner-legal engine and fully automatic‘twist-n-go’transmission.Tested:T&G Issue 85Star rating:HHHIIWe say: Quite a tasty little commuter.
APRILIA SRMotard125 £2170124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/bhp/7 ltrsThe SRMotard 125 is powered by an economical124cc 4-strokemotor. It features 14”wheels, apowerful 220mm front disc and a sumptuoustwo-tone seatwithwhite stitching.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHHIWe say:Well built Italian 4-stroke 125.
APRILIA SRV850 £8280839cc/4T /A licence/76bhp/18.5 ltrsThis is the ultimate sports scooter, v-twin engineand 76bhp on tap, superb handling thanks to thattwin beam frame, fantastic Brembo Gold Seriesbrakes and super sexy Aprilia RSV styling.Tested:T&G Issue 86Star rating:HHHHHWe say: The ultimate sports scooter.
BAOTIANEagle £109949cc/4T /AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrsThe lightweight Eagle 50 ismounted on 12”alloywheels with low profile tyres, standard equipmentincludes rear parcel rackwhichwill accept a topbox.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHHIIWe say: A decent little budget scooter.
BAOTIANApollo 12 £99950cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5.5 ltrsThis is the larger 12”wheeled Apollo 12, it’sbasically the same as the Apollo 10 butwith largerwheels for added stability. Not a bad little scooterfor less than a grand.Tested:T&G Issue 91Star rating:HHHIIWe say: Less than a grand, you can’t gowrong.
BAOTIANFalcon50R £129950cc/2T auto/AM licence/5bhp/6 ltrsDesigned to turn heads, the Falcon hasmultispokealloys, carbon fibre finishedmudguard, adjustablerear suspension a two tone seat, LED lamps,halogen headlights and a digital dash.Tested:T&G Issue 86Star rating:HHHIIWe say: Smart looking 2-stroke.
BAOTIANMonza125 £1399124cc/4T /A1 licence/bhp/6 ltrsTalk about Baotian scooters catching up on thedesign front!ThisMonza is gorgeous and comes ata great price. It looks just as good in the flesh andrideswell too.Tested:T&G Issue 80Star rating:HHHHIWe say: Stylish retro 125, not bad at all.
BAOTIANEvolution125 £1229125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/9bhp/6 ltrsThe Evolution is a streamlinedmachinewithindicators integrated into the sleek bodywork tocompliment the halogen headlamps and set thetone for this versatile scooter.Tested:T&G IssueN/AStar rating:HHIIIWe say: Awell priced commutermachine.
APRiLiA RS502006, (56), t&t till Aug 2013, vgc,low mileage, 9000 kms, two ownersfrom new, still restricted, not beenmessed with, £950 ono Tel. 07747732138. Morecambe
DERBi GPR 50Brilliant, no scratches or dents, vgc,t&t, tested till Jan 14!, only 5441miles which is great! beginner/commuter bike needs new startermotor. £950 ono Tel. 07590 555091.
HONDA49cc scooter, 2002, t&t, clean, norust, no cracks on panels, gc, goodtyres, starts & runs ok, two keys,jacket, helmet & gloves almost newif required. Tel. 01952 462750.
HONDA 400RRstripped, cleaned, rebuilt, usingHonda RVF400 USD f/forks,bodywork by TYGA using HondaNSR 250/500. Can email moredetails Tel. 07985 644859. Herts
HONDA 90Y reg, 11,000 miles, used till lastyear, now Sorned. £500 Tel. 01865779442. Oxon
HONDA ANNOVA ANF125cc,2003, 4,700 miles, excellentcondition, t&t, screen, top box,commute or fun bike, mature owner£850 Tel. 01803 327832. Devon
HONDA CB400 NB1983, black, t&t May 13, new C&Sgood tyres, ideal commuting bike,(No canvassers) £600 ono Tel.01594 837502. Glos
HONDA CBF 125Learner legal, reg Apr 2012, onelady owner from new, 4,300 miles,full s/h, two keys, £1900 ono Tel.07821 711891. Devon
HONDA CBF 125MBReg April 2012, 500 miles, taxed,£2200 Tel. 078100 44724. S Yorks
HONDA CBF1252010, tax end August, first serviceat 600 miles in Sep, only 2100 milesfrom new, both keys & service book,116 mpg, tax is £16 a year, £1650Tel. Tony 07868 843489. Kent
HONDA CBR 125R2010, only done 1117 miles, lovelycondition, £2250 Tel. Adrian 07825267080. Lincs
HONDA CBR125RW-9 Super Sport 2008, black/red,December 2008, vgc, no scratches,never been dropped, genuine 1386miles from new, MoT, fsh, £2000ono Tel. 07515 647156. Norfolk
HONDA CBR1252010, fsh tax, great ride, starts firsttime, vgc, under 7000 miles,garaged, two owners from new,grab yourself a bargain, £1850ovno Tel. 07935 338663. Wiltshire
HONDA CBR125R2011, newer chunkier lookingmodel, vgc, 5900 miles, no servicehistory as done privately, both keys,toolkit & service booklet, £1900ono Tel. 07547 180901. London
HONDA CG1252007, 10,768 miles, MoT May 2013,vgc, garaged winter svc/healthcheck 10,740 miles, econcommuter/learner, £1150 ono Tel.0161 8656653. Gtr Manchester
HONDA CG1252006, 10,500 miles, MoT til June, taxend of Feb (only £16), 2 previousowners, always garaged, great learnerbike/commuter £1150 ono Tel.Emma 07766 838363. Gtr London
HONDA iNNOVAANF 125, November 2008, 12 mths’MoT, 3k miles, learner friendly,super economic 140 average mpg,eco friendly, vgc, one owner, £1225ono Tel. 07850 432892. Mid Lothian
HONDA SH300i57 plate, red, only 8,500 miles, oneprevious owner, ABS, top box, allhistory, year’s MoT, excellentcommuter, mint condition, £2350Tel. 07546 963739. London
KAWASAKi 500 EX (GPZ)1988, Sorn, since 2007, 34,000miles, new tyres, plugs, battery,good condition, £500 Tel. 01507527264. Lincs
KTM 125 DUKESep 2011, still six months warranty,excellent condition, 2400 miles,£2400 Tel. 01805 804615. Devon
NECO ABRUZZi50cc learner legal, no L platesrequired, very low mileage, retrolooking styled on the Vespa VBB,under 300 miles, t&t, 2011 plate,£1200 Tel. 07596 743408. Hamps
SUZUKi BURGMANAN400Y, 1999, 25k miles, greatcondition, fsh, tax & MoT, greatcommuter all year round, £1099Tel. 07570 807151. Northants
SUZUKi BURGMAN400cc, 2008, black, heated grips,hand shields, 2,900 miles, t&t,excellent condition, reason for saledisability, £2850 Tel. 01132771364. W Yorks
SYM JET SPORTX 50cc, 2800 miles, never droppedand in super condition, V5 present,any inspection welcome, £800 Tel.07837 677615. Wiltshire
SYM JET 4125cc, 2010, black, white and gold,one previous owner, vgc, no tax,£1200 ono Tel. 0777 3136697.Staffs.
VESPA ET4automatic scooter, 125cc, 7400miles, blue, MoT & tax Nov 2013,£895 ovno Tel. 07772 797112.Derbyshire
VESPA GTViEretro scooter, Jan 2009, Portifinogreen, comes with loads of extras,excellent condition, lady owner.Tel. 07971 482229. Somerset
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For Sale125 GTS 2009, red, MoT andtax, 20k km on clock, fullcrash bars and front and rearcarriers, new front shock andwater pump, swap/px forclassic Lammie/Vespa, cashe/w, £1450. Tel. 07875736180. Cheshire.aJS CSr 250 1963, tax, MoT,runs very well, newmudguards, fresh paint, CSRis the rare model, also sellingBSA Bantam, £1650 ovno. Tel.07963 054007.Worcs.APRILIA SR125 V reg, black &orange, runs & rides spot on,owned 7 years, new rollers &grips, little bit rough here &there, but still good condition,no t&t but will test no probs,£425 ono. Tel. Ray 07986771691. W Yorks.BENELLI K2 100cc scooter, Y,2001, MoT and tax till Oct,new battery, fair cond, £350ono. Tel. 0113 2886167 (night);07783 865919 (day). Leeds.BETA EURO CUSTOM ItalianSuzuki DR350 single engine,5k miles, one owner, Smartbike, brakes, lights, everythingworks, been standing sometime, fuel problem, mightbreak, offers around £400. Tel.01767 692234. Beds.GILERA NEXUS 500 05 reg,silver, 12,800 miles, MoT19/6/13, Sorned, new f/rtyres/pads, battery, HPI ok.£1250. Tel. 07977 986730;01924 505401. W Yorks.GTS 300 SUPERSPORT
2010, 14,000 miles, LtdEdition, titanium grey, largescreen, smoked short screen,floor rack, rear sprint rack, rarematching top box & back rack;also matching top box interiorleather bag, 12v socket, wavydiscs, smoked lenses, Vespacover. Tel. 07843 416277.HONDA 600 Silver Wing, reg08, 2011, silver top box, 2,000miles, unmarked, as new,£4200. Tel. 07908 425308.Middx.HONDA CB600 F/A Hornet,ABS, combined brakes,H.I.S.S., 07 reg, 7,000 miles,full Honda s/h, gold colour, taxFeb 14, MoT Mar 14, vgc, drymiles only, £2950. Tel. 01228670233. Cumbria.HONDA CG125 2007, 10,768miles, MoT May 2013, vgc,garaged winter svc/healthcheck 10,740 miles, econcom-muter/learner, £1150ono. Tel. 0161 8656653. GtrMan.HONDA DREAM 50 New,unreg’d, Honda Dream 50R,black racer, still in-wraps,£7650, suit office on livingroom, £4650. 07971 306511;01302 858083. S Yorks.HoNDa CB 350 Twin, 1973-73, bike being rebuilt, allexpensive work done, paid£800 for bike, new tank £400;resprayed tank and sidepanels green, £150; seatrecovered black round thesides with Honda badge atrear, top part green to matchtank and panels, new rear tyre.Offers Tel. 01226 781807;07535 245788. S Yorks.
HONDA CG125 2006, 10,500miles, MoT til June, tax end ofFeb (only £16), 2 previousowners, always garaged,great learner bike/commuterand very cheap to insure,perfect. £1150 ono. Tel.Emma 07766 838363. GtrLondon.HoNDa CB 500 Twin 2000reg, tax 31/10/13, MoT15/10/13, new tyres, screen,rear rack, crash bars, any trial,immac cond, £1650. Tel.07535 245788; 01226 781807.S Yorks.HoNDa CBF 125 2012, red,black, 578 miles, scuff to rearfairing, £1600 ono. Tel. 07758516696. .HoNDa CBF 125 2012, onlyused few months, had £900spent on it following minoraccident, £1800. Tel. 01424813227. East Sussex.HoNDa ForeSIGHT 250ccscooter, 2001, silver, low miles,very clean, £1599. Tel. 017514301409; 07817005441. NYorks.HoNDa SeS Dylan 125,2006, 1400 miles, metallic red,excellent condition, onemature owner, £1200 ono. Tel.07597 811046. Bucks.HoNDa SIlVerWING 600cc,want to try a Superscoot, here'a cheap one, 2001, silver,MoT/tax, owner bought new,£1275 ono. Tel. 01603 867274.Norfolk.HoNDa SIlVerWING 600Plush superscoot, ABS extars,62 reg, Dec 12, cost £6800 +unwanted Christmas gift, mint,comfy 2-up, 100mph, machinesave £1200 'not to be missed'£5600. Tel. Pete 07789061218; 07500 163078.Yorks.HoNDa VISIoN SCooTer80cc, 1995 model, full MoTand tax, 6k miles only, newrear tyre, as new, £475. Tel.0116 2877574. Leics.JaMeS SUPer SWIFT250cc, 1962, with 4T engine,in stunning condition, infactconcours, V5 and old log book,£2750. Tel. 01270 781235.Cheshire.KAWASAKI ZXR400 1993,35,000 miles, MoT June 2013,vgc, head recon at 34k, manybills & MoTs, on the button,£1150. Tel. 07803 015180.Bedfordshire.KAWASAKI NINJA 250R
black, 6400 miles, twoowners, brilliant condition,33bhp legal with norestrictions, £2995 ono. Tel.07794 673307. Flintshire.KAWASAKI ZXR 400 1993,35,000 miles, MoT June 2013,vgc, head recon at 34k, manybills & MoTs, on the button,£1150. Tel. 07803 015180.Bedfordshire.MZ ETZ 125 1988, black, 235miles, yes 235, standing foryears, runs, new battery, V5,on original tyres, £200 or newDunlops, £300, spare enginecondition unknown, £50 ifrequired. Tel. 01293 410976.HONDA PS 125i 2008, black,excellent condition, oneowner, s/h, 7,400 miles,£1250 ono. Tel. 01773852748. Derbys.
KYMCO Super 8 125cc, mintcondition, not a scratch or ascuff, nothing, spotless,electric start, starts first time,every time, kept garagedunder dust sheets, £1395 ono.Tel. 07837 065750 or 07753249379.KYMCO AGILITY 50cc 4-stroke, 2011 Oct, one owner,tax December, 2,300 miles,economical, lovely, £680 Tel.07809 417260. Middx.KYMCO NEXXON 125 red,tax and MoT, top box, 2008,excellent condition, 8,000miles, £550 Tel. 01604812680. Northants.LAMBRETTA SX 200 or TV175 Series 2, anything consid-ered please. Tel. 01744884998; 01744 884998.Lancs.MOPED 50cc for sale, taxeduntil 31 Jan, MoT until Feb2013, £400 ono. Tel. 07595418235. Dorset.PEUGEOT ELYSTAR 150 fuelinjected four stroke, 2002plate and Eleyseo 100 twostroke W plate, both with V5 &Sorn, fix up or break, £400 thepair, buyer collects. Tel. Pete07766 144998.PIAGGIO X8 125, beautifulblack, 06 reg, a substantial,comfortable super scooterwith loads of boot space, lessthan 7000km done, t&t, only£1500 ono. Tel. 07986487299. Surrey.PIAGGIO VESPA GT Vie DellaModa, 300cc, Dec 2011, 1200miles only, screen, matchingtop box/rest, chrome sideprotection, WXX61 GXP, burg-undy cover, made to fit thisbike FOC. £3350. Tel. 01454310276. Bristol.PUCH 50 MAXI MOPED
1974, not running, no V5,complete bike, £250 ono. Tel.01753 869566. Berks.PIAGGIO MP3 400 2007,10,070 miles, taxed Sept,screen, top box, fair condition,needs front tyres, £2000. Tel.01622 670979. Kent.PIAGGIO TYPHOON 125 2-stroke mid 90s for sale as ascraper, ready to break or sellwhole, good condition, noMoT or tax, any reasonableoffers considered. Tel. 07450404186. Devon.PIAGGIO X9 2002, 500cc, 12kmiles, top box, body blanket,new MoT, blue, selling due tohealth, £1400. Tel. 07512553141. Herts.PIAGGIO X9 250 2001, 13k,new clock, tyres, red, t&t, vgc,mature rider. £600 ovno. Tel.01922 644988. W Mids.POLINI VARIATOR newWhitewall tyres, top box, manynew parts, MoT, taxed,immac, £2175. Tel. 01202890704. Dorset.SYM SYMPLY 125 60 reg,only 3,828 km, silver, top box,excellent condition, boughtnew, selling as I prefer a car,£1150 ono. Tel. 07956303487. Herts.VESPA 250 GTS Black, 6kmiles only, chrome front mud-guard and horn, panel, flyscreen, crash bars, Leo Vinceexhaust. Tel. 01202 890704.Dorset.
SUZUKI GSR600 K6, blue,only 3995 miles, many extrasalarm etc, £3250. Tel. Gary07811 134244. Kent.SUZUKI GT250B 1978, t&t,ready to ride away, call fordetails, £1600. Tel. 01254237704. Lancs.VESPA GTS300 on a 60 plate,in red, with less than 2000miles, full chrome kit, tax, bothkeys, all paperwork & reg inmy name, £2700 may takep/x Tel. 07901 656348. SYorks.VESPA PX 125E crank caseslightly damaged, rebuild ornumber, £100-£50; set of sidepanels, good condiiton, nofiler, £100 p&p. Tel. 07852595453. S Cumbria.VESPA S50 08, 4k miles,Zaffarano orange, goodcondition, just serviced, 11mths' MoT, Vespa screenfitted. £1295 ono Tel. 07906574445. B'ham.XEVO 400 Dec 11, 3500 milesas new condition, garaged,S/S exhaust, smoked screen,£3000 ono Tel. 01992 414619.Hertfordshire.YAMAHA JOG 50cc scooter,2009 model, full s/h, just 4kmiles from new, mint, MoT,c/w workshop manual andservice book, £995 ovno. Tel.01246 203303. Derbys.YAMAHA XJ 600N 1999, 15kmiles, exc cond, £1200 or p/xfor 250cc/400cc scooter. Tel.01723 373272. N Yorks.YAMAHA 350 YPVS 1991,20k miles, fully professionallyrestored, finished in black withsilver decals, will have 12months MoT, must be seen,£2650. Tel. 01664 565778;07836 251850. Leics.YAMAHA SLIDER 50 2000,just been rebuilt and with newparts, oil, the fluids have beenchanged, great scooter forsomeone that has passedtheir CBT, c/w t&t. £600. Tel.07985 644859. Herts.YAMAHA YBR 125 2011, red,4670 miles, full service history,superb condition, great bike tolearn on, I used this bike topass my test, but now I have abigger bike. £1550. Tel. 01507601899. Lincs.YAMAHA YBR 125, silver,immac, with only 2,818genuine miles, great littlecommuter, £1650 ovno. Tel.01225 400424. Wilts.YAMAHA YBR 125 Excellentcondition, red, 3,300 miles,bought from new, Sept 2011(61 reg), has been keptindoors all winter! No need forMoT, but needs service. Greatlearner bike or commuter bike!£1600 ono. Tel. 07963720650. W Sussex.YAMAHA YBR 125 Custom,2012 (12), excellent condition,1,998 miles, red, top box,heated grips, 1 lady owner,good learner bike, 13 monthswarranty left, £2199 ono. Tel.07983 557627. Suffolk.YAMAHA FJR1300 genuineYamaha top box with threelocks, small mark on the front,£250, FJR1300 Bagster tankcover, blue and grey, £45 all +p&p. Tel. 01925 730068.Cheshire.
YAMAHA DRAGSTAR 125 t&ttill Nov 2013, very tidycondition for age, £1500 ono.Tel. 07734 190700. Somerset.YAMAHA RD 350R, 1994, redand white, 12,700 miles, goodcondition, Hagon monoshock,Renthal higher handlebarsfitted plus original handlebars,etc., to return to standard£1750. Tel. 01642 491594;07816 340143. N Yorks.YAMAHA YBR 125, 06,excellent condition, 12k miles,red, new tyres, sprockets,chain, bat, clocks, used daily,reliable tidy bike, first to see!12 months' MoT, 5 months'tax, top box, £1400 ono. Tel.077960 29925. W Yorks.YAMAHA YBR 250, silver,May 2010, top box, 1500 drymiles, as new, £2950. Tel.01268 799133 or 01268692394. Essex.
ParTS ForSaleCOMPLETE HEADLIGHTS
assembly, lens, reflectors,wiring and bulbs (damage tobackplate lugs), plus ownersmanual, £35 ono. Tel. 02380892606. Hampshire.HONDA CB 250F Jade,monoshock model, spares,engine may suit 250/6 build,bought to make replica, notime Honda NTV 650, body-work gold/grey, custom paintjob, ie tank - tail unit -mudguard - side panels, £150.Tel. 07954 248611. Durham.
MISCellaNeoUS6 YEARS OF TWIST 'N' GO
2006 until 2012, anyone wantthem? Buyer collects. Tel.0141 9590457. Glasgow.APRILIA JACKET as new,size M, £5. Tel. 07941 423097.Cambs.BACK ISSUES OF TWIST &
GO: Nos: 1-34 plus Issue 47.Would prefer to sell as 1 lot &for pick up only due to weightof items. Offers. Tel. 07766450836. Wilts.BURGMAN AN400 SCREEN
as new, Tewkesbury area, £50Tel. 01684 296394. Glos.SELECTION MOTORCYCLE
CLOTHING inc jacket,trousers, helmet and child'shelmet, never worn. Tel. 07989984989 for details. N Yorks.
WaNTeDBURGMAN 400 K6 model, orHonda Silverwing, or T Maxwith low mileage and goodcondition. Tel. 01706 212870anytime. Lancs.CAN YOU HELP? I'msearching for Lambretta Jet200, reg no PKA 698M, lastseen in the late 1970s in theLancs area. Any info would beappreciated please, Tel. 07775575538 or text. Lancs.SEAT WANTED for 2002Beverly 500, condition not apriority. Tel. 07737 979780.Kent.
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