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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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Actually my tires are very fat on my scooter..
http://www.gaalauto.hu/images/aprili..._ditech_04.jpg

The thing can be tuned, with a new controller computer, to do about 115kph with an upgraded muffler.
Its a 12.5:1 49cc 2 stroke with a compressor is why it can rip like that.

The thing is, I regularly get it up to about 85 and even at that mediocre speed the small diameter of the wheels combined with the scooter's mediocre suspension makes for a rather bouncy ride. Perfectly controllable, but kinda lame.

A friend has one tweaked out do do 130kph with a 70cc cylinder.

The main thing I'm looking for is a combination of 110kmh+ speeds with a very smooth ride that is suitable to long distances of 100 or so kilometers.

I honestly would prefer something in the 250 range- but it has to be a sportbike, and that pretty much sticks me with either the CBR 125R, the ZZR, which is crapp, or the Ninja250R which is hard to find.

I could also get an Aprilia RS125 2T, which is freaking rediculously powerful for what it is (0-100kph in about five seconds or less). It's also built like a tank, and costs over $12 000... whereas a Ninja250 can be had for just over $4000US with everything included... Not that the N250 is as good a bike...

Basically, 115kph is cool with me- but I wanna be able to do it into the wind, going up hill. Honestly I'd like something that has about 25-30Nm of torque and weighs less than 350lbs in a sportbike configuration...

If there are any models I've missed please lemme know...
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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http://www.extrememotorsales.com/pho...csportbike.htm


http://www.amazon.com/Super-Pocket-R.../dp/B000FVZ96E

 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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The Honda CBR125 will cost you about $4000 USA while those links I provided only costs $600 - $1500.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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I just bought a cbr 125 2 months ago just passed my course and have only been out on my a couple of times they are great bikes to learn on shifting gears on them is really jerky though. Does not handle well in the wind especially for me because I only weigh 105 pounds. I think I might sell mine because it doesn't feel comfortable to drive. The seats are very uncomfortable for me I just touch flat foot on the ground standing or sitting my legs are in the same position on the bike. The 250 ninja's are a really nice bike you can find them eveywhere here. I live in St thomas ontario Canada. I see them everywhere. I'm not a short person 5'6 I'm a little scared to ride in the rain because they are such a light bike and don't get stuck behind a big truck it will blow you everywhere. My husband drove mine on the highway on a windy day and he weighs 185 pounds and he had problems keeping it from blowing around. I would suggest going with something with more weight to it. I hope this helps a bit
 
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Actually my tires are very fat on my scooter..
http://www.gaalauto.hu/images/aprili..._ditech_04.jpg

The thing can be tuned, with a new controller computer, to do about 115kph with an upgraded muffler.
Its a 12.5:1 49cc 2 stroke with a compressor is why it can rip like that.

The thing is, I regularly get it up to about 85 and even at that mediocre speed the small diameter of the wheels combined with the scooter's mediocre suspension makes for a rather bouncy ride. Perfectly controllable, but kinda lame.

A friend has one tweaked out do do 130kph with a 70cc cylinder.

The main thing I'm looking for is a combination of 110kmh+ speeds with a very smooth ride that is suitable to long distances of 100 or so kilometers.

I honestly would prefer something in the 250 range- but it has to be a sportbike, and that pretty much sticks me with either the CBR 125R, the ZZR, which is crapp, or the Ninja250R which is hard to find.

I could also get an Aprilia RS125 2T, which is freaking rediculously powerful for what it is (0-100kph in about five seconds or less). It's also built like a tank, and costs over $12 000... whereas a Ninja250 can be had for just over $4000US with everything included... Not that the N250 is as good a bike...

Basically, 115kph is cool with me- but I wanna be able to do it into the wind, going up hill. Honestly I'd like something that has about 25-30Nm of torque and weighs less than 350lbs in a sportbike configuration...

If there are any models I've missed please lemme know...
Get the Kawasaki Ninja 250. It is a much praised bike. About 80miles per gallonI think. You'll get 200 kph out of it at least, though the thing is geared to be comfortable at highway speeds and lower. Very comfortable. The Ninja 250 has been around forever and has not changed its design in like a decade. New ones are only 3 grand US. Used ones can often be found in good condition for $800-$1500 US.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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They just redesigned the Ninja 250 for the first time in like 20 years and it looks pretty nice. I don't know if they're in showrooms yet, but you can see it on Kawasaki's website
 
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