CPI Suv for first bike?

[culcune]

The SUV is manufactured by Yinhe/ Galaxy.

I like the Galaxy idea, and Keeways seem solid (don't know if you read the thread on chinariders.net from a guy named irishbiker125 doing a photo rally all around Ireland on his Keeway 125), but Sinnis's headquarters is in the same town as him, which would make them my first choice if I was in the same position.

MJH, I think you would appreciate Sinnis's Trackstar 125 and Retrostar 125 due to their styling.

[MJH]

Most of what that is offered in the UK is fairly well supported, and the distributors are all pretty much screening for quality. Its a stretch for me to relate to the “L” class, however if I was to buy one I would look at lowest prices first and move up from there. I do not think there is much “performance” difference in these 125’s.


That said…the Sinnis all have the K157FMI engine, that’s the Suzuki 125. That being the case I’d be smart and get a Lexmoto Street 125 with the same bloody engine for $1,079.00, that my advice if you want to save money.


http://www.lexmoto.co.uk/

[culcune]

however if I was to buy one I would look at lowest prices first and move up from there.


That said…the Sinnis all have the K157FMI engine, that’s the Suzuki 125. That being the case I’d be smart and get a Lexmoto Street 125 with the same bloody engine for $1,079.00, that my advice if you want to save money.


http://www.lexmoto.co.uk/

Actually, that would probably be the perfect bike for a first time rider, and at a good cost compared to some of the others, such as the supermotos/enduros offered by all these British brands. At 40 years old, and a short commute, this could just be the bike for a long time. My 200cc TMEC is a commuter only (15 miles each way), and until/unless it falls apart in a catastrophic way, I will continue to ride it. If it breaks, and I need a new bike, I would seriously consider another one at $1600 for a brand new 2013 model (I bought my used 2009 model for $800). For about the same cost in the UK, taking economies of scale into account, these standard bikes are about the best "bang for the buck" for the intended purpose for a more "mature" rider like myself (I am 43 years old).

I noticed on the Lexmoto page the 'Arizona' 125 offers the reliable and common CG125 Zongshen engine vs. The Suzuki-cloned 125 on most others.