Best of 2B bikes?

[RideAwayBoy]

Hi guys, just want to ask what is best of class 2B bike? cause dont mind me i am new and would be taking my liscence soon. The NSR150SP have captured my eyes. but would like to know your opinions from those who got great expericences and would like keep my options wide but i perfer a sports bike type. apperciate your help.

[kuroro3]

  RideAwayBoy said:

Hi guys, just want to ask what is best of class 2B bike? cause dont mind me i am new and would be taking my liscence soon. The NSR150SP have captured my eyes. but would like to know your opinions from those who got great expericences and would like keep my options wide but i perfer a sports bike type. apperciate your help.

 

I would like to say to do a search of other threads but might as well just give you my opinion while im at it.

 

Of all the 2B 2-stroke sport bikes the most common ones are SP and KR(kawa)

There is RS125 too but i will advice against it unless you have deep pockets. TZM fairly rare too.

 

So based on kawa and SP, both imo are quite equal in speed. Just that SP insurance will cost you alot less. around 800? Kawa 1.3k for the newly passed 18yo.

 

So just stick to your choice, its already quite a good one.

[RideAwayBoy]

  kuroro3 said:

I would like to say to do a search of other threads but might as well just give you my opinion while im at it.

 

Of all the 2B 2-stroke sport bikes the most common ones are SP and KR(kawa)

There is RS125 too but i will advice against it unless you have deep pockets. TZM fairly rare too.

 

So based on kawa and SP, both imo are quite equal in speed. Just that SP insurance will cost you alot less. around 800? Kawa 1.3k for the newly passed 18yo.

 

So just stick to your choice, its already quite a good one.

 

thanks but i heard that rs125 isnt that good as the maintenance is quite high with all the spare parts. and i would like to know if the YZF R125 or R15 are they good?

[kuroro3]

ya thats why i advised agaist it.

 

the r125 and r15 are both 4 strokes n they are quite ex cos they are new. not advisable because its very likely you will wanna upgrade next time.

[RideAwayBoy]

ouhk thanks for the advise. so shall stick to my decision on SP! btw do you know the petrol consumption for SP?

[scubasimon]

a sportsbike needs to look, sound and feel sporty. here are some to check out on top of those already mentioned.

 

mito, derbi, r125, r15, rwr.

 

enjoy!

[RideAwayBoy]

  scubasimon said:

a sportsbike needs to look, sound and feel sporty. here are some to check out on top of those already mentioned.

 

mito, derbi, r125, r15, rwr.

 

enjoy!

 

o wow all impressive bikes but sure expensive. i will keep them in mind for sure thanks!

[Kampfer]

SP's fc is around 20-23km/l it'll drop if you decide to mod it. Stick with your decision for SP, it has decent resale, 4 strokers bikes are also a wise choice but if you want some speed for 2b, they're not a way to go.

[RideAwayBoy]

  Kampfer said:

SP's fc is around 20-23km/l it'll drop if you decide to mod it. Stick with your decision for SP, it has decent resale, 4 strokers bikes are also a wise choice but if you want some speed for 2b, they're not a way to go.

 

thanks for the advise Kampfer! alright then i shall stick to SP! but one more thing should i get a 1st or 2nd hand SP?

[thenation]

  RideAwayBoy said:

thanks for the advise Kampfer! alright then i shall stick to SP! but one more thing should i get a 1st or 2nd hand SP?

 

Are you sure you've done your research? Production of SPs stopped ~8 years ago.

[NL27]

  RideAwayBoy said:

thanks for the advise Kampfer! alright then i shall stick to SP! but one more thing should i get a 1st or 2nd hand SP?

 

SP are out of production since around 2001. But you can still get some really well-maintained SP now. Just keep your eyes open:thumb:

[RideAwayBoy]

oh well then theres only 2nd hand around. shall keep a look out for some well maintain ones. thanks guys! :thumb:

[Kampfer]

  RideAwayBoy said:

thanks for the advise Kampfer! alright then i shall stick to SP! but one more thing should i get a 1st or 2nd hand SP?

 

Yah, there's no more new sp's, in fact you'll be extremely lucky if you could even find a 2nd hand one, normally there are 3-5 ex owners minimum. Used SP's there's quite a few for sale. If you have friends who ride ask them to go down and view the bike with you after you obtained your license Don't pin your hopes too high before you pass your TP, you'll be bummed out if you fail. If you don't want an old bike and your pocket's deep enough you can consider the R15, it's not as expensive compared to R125/CBR125, etc and You can get for around 7k on the road (I'm estimating). I predict you wouldn't lose more than $700 on the bike's cost when you sell the bike 1 year later, less insurance and servicing fees.

[RideAwayBoy]

  Kampfer said:

Yah, there's no more new sp's, in fact you'll be extremely lucky if you could even find a 2nd hand one, normally there are 3-5 ex owners minimum. Used SP's there's quite a few for sale. If you have friends who ride ask them to go down and view the bike with you after you obtained your license Don't pin your hopes too high before you pass your TP, you'll be bummed out if you fail. If you don't want an old bike and your pocket's deep enough you can consider the R15, it's not as expensive compared to R125/CBR125, etc and You can get for around 7k on the road (I'm estimating). I predict you wouldn't lose more than $700 on the bike's cost when you sell the bike 1 year later, less insurance and servicing fees.

 

ouhk thanks for the info and for being helpful. might consider the R15 if i have the cash. im going to make sure i take the TP once and pass it. haha

[barefoot]

if dont mind non sportsbike, ktm2, strongest pull in 2b bike i guess. rode sp before, total different league . . .

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2773283864_d05665fd5f_o.jpg

sadly, strongest maintance also =)

[RideAwayBoy]

  barefoot said:

if dont mind non sportsbike, ktm2, strongest pull in 2b bike i guess. rode sp before, total different league . . .

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2773283864_d05665fd5f_o.jpg

sadly, strongest maintance also =)

 

 

haha... thanks but im not really into ktm but my friend does and he is crazy for it.

[mohamedazri]

im riding honda sp too

good bike

easy maintenance so far..

fc, 22km/L

 

depends on how u set the engine tuning, for pickup or distance..

pickup wud cause fc reduce to arnd 160-180 per tank.

[RideAwayBoy]

  mohamedazri said:

im riding honda sp too

good bike

easy maintenance so far..

fc, 22km/L

 

depends on how u set the engine tuning, for pickup or distance..

pickup wud cause fc reduce to arnd 160-180 per tank.

 

 

sounds great to have reassurance. so ur sp u tune for pickup?

[scubasimon]

actually...i think maintenance will be about the same for most bikes unless something spoils and needs repair...also...when you actually put some of these bikes side-by-side and compare...it becomes very obvious which ones look more sexy than the others. so before you actually spend money to buy...go take a look at some!

[rxgn]

what about phantom ta200?

[KeraKing]

two strokes are easier to mantain and repair.

of the same cc, two strokes are generally more powerful and faster too.

[zyrofillica]

  KeraKing said:

two strokes are easier to mantain and repair.

of the same cc, two strokes are generally more powerful and faster too.

 

yup true. maintenance is easy. But generally it still faces more wear and tear compared to 4 strokes so parts have to be replaced more often. overhauling a 2 stroke is still cheaper than a 4 stroke though but 4 stroke engines last much longer with similar care.

[mohamedazri]

mines for distance btw, hence able to cover 220km

however i pump caltex plat..

 

does petrol really make a diff?? not sure abt tt.

 

2 strokes worry more abt 2t oni cos u dun wana get ure piston jam during ure ride.

[kuroro3]

And the biggest advantage is all 3 2 strokes maintaince+repair (tzm sp kr) can be done at jb for cheap(when i say cheap, really cheap!!).

 

R125 and R15, you bring there most likely they scratch head

[RideAwayBoy]

  kuroro3 said:

And the biggest advantage is all 3 2 strokes maintaince+repair (tzm sp kr) can be done at jb for cheap(when i say cheap, really cheap!!).

 

R125 and R15, you bring there most likely they scratch head

 

haha ye agreed just head to jb and it can be done