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Recommendation for a new 2B bike

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Bouncetheking Newbie

Bouncetheking

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This is my first time buying a bike for transportation purposes.

 

Can anyone recommend a bike that is value for its money? I'm looking for a new bike with good performance and can last me as long as possible.

 

So far, I have noticed 3 bikes:

1) Varadero XL125

2) Phantom TA200

3) Aprilla Tuono 125

 

Anyone has any issues while using the bikes above? How much does the maintenance fees of these bikes cost? What should I look out for in a bike that I'm going to purchase?

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SparkerS1 Newbie

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My friend use Phantom TA200, he say that very difficult to u turn, need to polish chrome parts or not will rust but he really like the looks of phantom.

If u only looking for transport, there are still other bikes out there that u can add to ur list.

 

For the 2 other models u mention, i am not very sure about them :sorry:

Yamaha RXZ, Kawasaki ZX KR150, Yamaha Spark135, Honda CB400 REVO NC42, Suzuki DRZ400SMK8, Aprilia RS125, Suzuki GSXR600K9, Honda RS150R

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Bouncetheking Newbie

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I heard from my friend that this Phantom has more problems as compare to the earlier model of 150cc.

 

I also found out that Phantom comes with clutch, and I haven't touch a bike since I got my license 2 yrs ago.

 

I'm looking for a tubeless, clutchless bike.

 

Do anyone knows whether the bike shops open on holidays and weekends?

redbeacon Newbie

redbeacon

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Originally posted by Bouncetheking@April 04, 2007 10:10 pm

I heard from my friend that this Phantom has more problems as compare to the earlier model of 150cc.

 

I also found out that Phantom comes with clutch, and I haven't touch a bike since I got my license 2 yrs ago.

 

I'm looking for a tubeless, clutchless bike.

 

Do anyone knows whether the bike shops open on holidays and weekends?

I'm looking for a tubeless, clutchless bike.

 

You can rule out the Tuono and the Vara.

 

A 200cc scooter would be your best bet. Would a price tag of around $4000 & up be within your budget?

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Ohitsujiz Newbie

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Hey Guys

 

Am Pretty new to motorcycle and need your guidence along the way my question for today is in 2B bike catagory wad make and model is available for 200cc bike ??? till now i only can see Honda Phantom that have 200cc model.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Honda-ST1300Pb-small.jpg

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Me_No_Money Newbie

Me_No_Money

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roadwin

2005-2006 TA150 FR36XXL

2006-2006 CBR400 FL32XXE

2006-2007 CB400 PB1 FN18XXB

2007-2010 CITI ACE110 FZ38XXZ

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SparkerS1 Newbie

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Bouncetheking Posted on April 04, 2007 10:10 pm

I heard from my friend that this Phantom has more problems as compare to the earlier model of 150cc.

 

I also found out that Phantom comes with clutch, and I haven't touch a bike since I got my license 2 yrs ago.

 

I'm looking for a tubeless, clutchless bike.

 

Do anyone knows whether the bike shops open on holidays and weekends?

 

Bike shops open on sat.

Can call them to ask their operating hours and stuffs.

 

If u looking for clutchless, find spark/x1 auto clutch or wave or a scooter.

Yamaha RXZ, Kawasaki ZX KR150, Yamaha Spark135, Honda CB400 REVO NC42, Suzuki DRZ400SMK8, Aprilia RS125, Suzuki GSXR600K9, Honda RS150R

Click on the bike models for Information/Servicing/Maintenance on Kawasaki KR150, Honda CB400 Revo, Suzuki DRZ400SM and Suzuki GSXR

 

Facebook HONDA CB400 REVO

 

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SparkerS1 Newbie

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Ohitsujiz Posted on April 04, 2007 11:41 pm

Hey Guys

 

Am Pretty new to motorcycle and need your guidence along the way my question for today is in 2B bike catagory wad make and model is available for 200cc bike ??? till now i only can see Honda

 

almost 200cc bike: pulsar 180

200cc bikes: runner, phantom, GT200

 

I can think till there only :sorry:

Yamaha RXZ, Kawasaki ZX KR150, Yamaha Spark135, Honda CB400 REVO NC42, Suzuki DRZ400SMK8, Aprilia RS125, Suzuki GSXR600K9, Honda RS150R

Click on the bike models for Information/Servicing/Maintenance on Kawasaki KR150, Honda CB400 Revo, Suzuki DRZ400SM and Suzuki GSXR

 

Facebook HONDA CB400 REVO

 

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Ohitsujiz Newbie

Ohitsujiz

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:sweat: icic...cos due to my height and mass finding a 2B bike that suits me is rather a challenge as am 6 feet 4 tall (190cm) and 100kg in mass that y am asking your recommendation :cheeky:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Honda-ST1300Pb-small.jpg

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Pplater Newbie

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Run a search on African Twin in the Garage Sale Section. Its the largest 2B bike. With mounted side box or saddlebags it almost fools others into thinking it is a class 2 bike. Until you move off lah. Scrambler is also a tall enough and you'll look good on it.

P-plate should be an attitude to safety and riding. There's always more to learn.

 

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Me_No_Money Newbie

Me_No_Money

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my mistake. roadwin is 125cc not 200.

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2006-2006 CBR400 FL32XXE

2006-2007 CB400 PB1 FN18XXB

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SparkerS1 Newbie

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Ohitsujiz Posted on April 05, 2007 08:53 am

icic...cos due to my height and mass finding a 2B bike that suits me is rather a challenge as am 6 feet 4 tall (190cm) and 100kg in mass that y am asking your recommendation

 

Okie, scambler or phantom will do, u will look fierce riding those.

 

:cheeky:

Yamaha RXZ, Kawasaki ZX KR150, Yamaha Spark135, Honda CB400 REVO NC42, Suzuki DRZ400SMK8, Aprilia RS125, Suzuki GSXR600K9, Honda RS150R

Click on the bike models for Information/Servicing/Maintenance on Kawasaki KR150, Honda CB400 Revo, Suzuki DRZ400SM and Suzuki GSXR

 

Facebook HONDA CB400 REVO

 

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ZzGaNgStErzZ Newbie

ZzGaNgStErzZ

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can go ubi there. dunno e bike shop name, but u can see e bikes outside all auto de. look big 2.

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BlackDawn Newbie

BlackDawn

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Originally posted by Pplater@April 05, 2007 11:50 am

Run a search on African Twin in the Garage Sale Section. Its the largest 2B bike. With mounted side box or saddlebags it almost fools others into thinking it is a class 2 bike. Until you move off lah. Scrambler is also a tall enough and you'll look good on it.

African Twin is a class 2 bike. 750cc

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ZzGaNgStErzZ Newbie

ZzGaNgStErzZ

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Originally posted by kiamh@April 05, 2007 10:29 pm

African Twin is a class 2 bike. 750cc

nv see properly til u quoted him. tot he say a look alike african twin.

btw until move off still a Class 2 performance leh. u nv stop wif a african twin b4?.

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squallgoh Newbie

squallgoh

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PGO GMax 200!

Gilera Runner SP!

similar.. clutchless gearless.. fast n nimble..

but both machine ex.. and gilera maintainence oso abit more ex than normal bikes.. Gmax i not sure..

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pyro13 Newbie

pyro13

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best is a gilera if u wan auto.. or u wan semi auto, a wave??

 

but i recommend a phantom..

 

and please dun listen to wat ur frens say??

 

its u whu is riding..not ur frens..

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2007 jan - 2007 sept -spark 135 FBA3986G

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Echo Newbie

Echo

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yes, listen to ur urself and advices given to u. But if u want a bigger bike, wont x9 200cc is ur best choice?

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boofeng Newbie

boofeng

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lots of 200cc scramblers around... xr200, dr200, wr200, ktm200. you might need to work on the suspension a bit if you're that heavy, but with your height a scram would be a very natural choice (gilera runner is also quite a tallish bike). if you get a phantom it might be rather weird because it's quite a low bike.

 

the wr and ktm are 2-stroke bikes, and taller... the xr and dr are 4-stroke bikes and shorter.

 

take your time and find out more, or even take some test rides, before buying :)

Running_Man Newbie

Running_Man

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Originally posted by Pplater@April 05, 2007 11:50 am

Run a search on African Twin in the Garage Sale Section. Its the largest 2B bike. With mounted side box or saddlebags it almost fools others into thinking it is a class 2 bike. Until you move off lah. Scrambler is also a tall enough and you'll look good on it.

:lol: :lol:

 

Well, it sure fooled you.

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