Aprilia MX125 vs Yamaha DT125X vs KTM 200EXC vs Suzuki DR125SM vs Husqvarna SM125

[darrell1506]

Hi Bros,

 

I'm a noob here and currently taking my Class 2B. Decided to take the plunge. I guess I'm going through mid-life crisis. Anyways, I need some advice and views on a few bike models that I have shortlisted for my virgin supermotard bike.

 

Aprilia MX125 ($8,500):

One of the few legal motards out there. Handles very well and powerful 2 stroke engine when derestricted. Looks chio too with the oversize disc brakes but heard quite a few negative things about it.

1) High FC

2) Left kick start

3) Exhaust tends to rust (Saw a couple at Mah and the rust is quite bad)

4) No fuel cap lock

5) Parts and support not readily available

 

KTM 200EXC ($13k+ and $1.5k for motard conversion):

Can convert to motard legally. Powerful engine and tons of street cred. But friggin expensive when new together with the conversion. Looks damn sweet but high FC and maintenance cost.

 

Yamaha DT125X (Not sure of price. Around same price as MX125??)

Have not really seen much reviews or post on this bike. Not sure if its available locally also. (Any bros know where to buy this bike?) But from what I have read so far a good simple bike and easy to maintain. Electric start a plus. Parts and maintainance easy to find. Not as powerful but FC good

 

Suzuki DR125SM (Forum quoted $10k+???)

Least favourite bike of the lot based on looks. Does not look as garang as the rest. New bike from Suzuki so it should be quite good tho. Also Jap brand so maintenace and reliability should not be a problem. Damn ex tho.

 

Husqvarna SM125 (Est $10k)

One of my top choices together with the Yamaha. Checked with Mah and they are bringing this model in Feb. Of the whole lot listed, the most chio. Not many reviews too but heard its damn powerful and handling very good. A bit reserved with the Husky cos not many reviews.

 

What do you bros think of the bikes above. I know some of you will advice me to get a second hand bike cos I would want a more powerful bike later. But I plan to keep the bike for sometime so I'm willing to buy new rather than second hand. I own a car too so this will be my second mode of transport. Note its second and not secondary! I still will ride the bike quite a bit (50-50 with the car. Maybe to work too!).

 

Any comments and views is greatly apprciated to help me make a final decision.

 

Thanks bros!

[Kleivard525]

............... not again... good luck.

[darrell1506]

Sorry lah bro. I put disclaimer already that I noob.

 

I have to start somewhere so just trying to get views on the bikes thats all.

 

Everyone seems to have a 2A/2 licence. Damn sad lah me, so old already now then try to get bike licence...

[GuiNNeSS]

get a normal dirt bike with sticky street tyre

 

is good enuff.

[trial-sin]

yeapz.. get used to riding on da rd ferz.. no pt gettin such a powerful bike juz fer da rd.. if u`re talkin abt racing.. den its a different case.. u dun need too much raw power on da rd..

 

if u wan sumtin powerful.. reliable.. cheap to maintain.. not so bad f/c.. da answer will.. n always be da yamaha wr2.. diz topic has been discussed many times though.. if u haf da money.. get a ktm2.. u cant compare a 125 wif a 200.. let alone a 125 4-stroker wif a 200 2-stroker..

 

newayz.. no pt motarding a 2b bike if u ask me.. a 2a bike will make a better motard.. more engine brakin power so u can slide into corners.. all da best in ur selection~.. =)

[darrell1506]

yeapz.. get used to riding on da rd ferz.. no pt gettin such a powerful bike juz fer da rd.. if u`re talkin abt racing.. den its a different case.. u dun need too much raw power on da rd..

 

if u wan sumtin powerful.. reliable.. cheap to maintain.. not so bad f/c.. da answer will.. n always be da yamaha wr2.. diz topic has been discussed many times though.. if u haf da money.. get a ktm2.. u cant compare a 125 wif a 200.. let alone a 125 4-stroker wif a 200 2-stroker..

 

newayz.. no pt motarding a 2b bike if u ask me.. a 2a bike will make a better motard.. more engine brakin power so u can slide into corners.. all da best in ur selection~.. =)

 

 

Hi trial-sin,

Agree with your logic. No point motarding a 2B bike which means the KTM solution is not a consideration. However I simply love the looks of a supermotard thus why I insist on getting a motard even if its 2B. Haha...call me stubborn. Supermotards are wicked lah!

 

Anyways, looking at the replies, I'm still torn between getting a brand new Husky SM125, Yamaha DT125X or a second hand motard-converted WR2. What do you think? I can't seem to find much on the DT125 though. Not sure if they sell locally?

[StingRhea]

wr2 motard is good for a start.

 

i got myself a ktm because i wasn't really satisfied with wr2's lack of upgrades.

[trial-sin]

u can nvr get da sm-ready husqvarna sm125 anymore.. s`pore doesn`t brings dem in nemore.. da only option is u wan a sm-ready bike cud be da aprillia mx125 n suzuki dr125sm.. but price-wise i heard is close to da drz400sm.. its not worth it if u asked me.. =)

[darrell1506]

u can nvr get da sm-ready husqvarna sm125 anymore.. s`pore doesn`t brings dem in nemore.. da only option is u wan a sm-ready bike cud be da aprillia mx125 n suzuki dr125sm.. but price-wise i heard is close to da drz400sm.. its not worth it if u asked me.. =)

 

I asked Mah about the Husky SM125 and they said they will be bringing in the new one in Feb. Abt 10K.

 

I'll check back with them then. Hopefully its the SM-ready one.

 

The Suzuki is not my cup of tea. Too soft looking.

[Midnight SoN]

get an off road bike first.enjoy trailings and stuff then once u have yr 2a,get a motard and enjoy the tarmac. best of both worlds.

[x_quizit08]

Suzuki is "Too soft looking"??..hahaha..

its still a dirt bike lah...dun think soft is the word..hahaa.

gd luck dou...

[aStroBOi]

bro..jz a qns to ask. izit possible to convert XR125 to mortard set up? cos i plan to get myself a XR125... if its possible, how much will it b to make it legal? thankz guys

[raden]

bro..jz a qns to ask. izit possible to convert XR125 to mortard set up? cos i plan to get myself a XR125... if its possible, how much will it b to make it legal? thankz guys

 

hi bro...just to let u know that if u really wanna change to motard, the cost will be high lah bro...if i not mistaken it will be more than 1K....

 

[smalldidi]

me have the same prob too..sm below 200cc..hard to find la..any suggestion ? wr200 ?can ? if change to sm conversion..probably how much? new bie..btw..how much for the drz125..?

[airtime]

hi,darrell/

1st off,its cool u r getting a bike licence at dis pt of yr life! i understand yr concerns abt fc but lets be objective here 4 all future motard 2b riders!

1)power = poor fc

2)good fc = lower power

 

once u understand dat it makes things easier 4 u 2 think things tru.

 

the most macho,meanest 2b motard bike is the ktm 200!

bikes r not like cars- 3mths service 1 time!

bikes offer the luxury or setting the machine up 2 yr liking/riding style etc

so dat means until u r happy with the bike set up,regular visits 2 the shop!

hi maintenance,how hard r u going 2 push the bike?

the harder u push,the hi-er the costs esp on yr tyres!

 

so,pls weight all dis info n think tru it carefully!

+ point of buying a new ktm is dat u have the stock wheels n u can go off road 2 improve yr riding skills.

 

hope dis helps u out!

[chicadeelz]

our bro here already has a werx wr2.. suh-weet as hell ride i muz say.. =)

[airtime]

our bro here already has a werx wr2.. suh-weet as hell ride i muz say.. =)

 

hi,the original poster doesn't have a ride yet,my dear!!!!

[sunset_125z]

hi btw im asking for a fren.... who happen to just got 2b... and he's not sure which scrambler bike to buy... he is looking a reasonble n easy maintenance bike.... care to share ur opinions?? pls help me on this one.... thanks bros!!!!

[sunset_125z]

hi btw im asking for a fren.... who happen to just got 2b... and he's not sure which scrambler bike to buy... he is looking a reasonble n easy maintenance bike.... care to share ur opinions?? pls help me on this one.... thanks bros!!!!

[airtime]

hi,sunset!

my pick would be a honda 125/200 or a suzuki dr 200. good n easy 2 ride!

[smalldidi]

hi brother air,,honda 125 XLR ? 200 is ? but really rare to c ppl post Dr200 anyway if getting a Wr200 then change the front wheel rims w/o hub la..n trye ...can ar? sorry ar newbie hope to get into SM anyway 2b ..sigh..

[airtime]

hi,smalldidi.

 

i have seen some motard wr 200 ard. well 2b can still motard 2! get the bikes,get the riders n i will help u make it happen ( a motard race 4 2b bikes)

[smalldidi]

hi air time..so u mean still able to get the maybe like front 17 inch then dont need to change hub..n get a widen trye for rear n front ? btw estimated how much ler?

[airtime]

hi air time..so u mean still able to get the maybe like front 17 inch then dont need to change hub..n get a widen trye for rear n front ? btw estimated how much ler?

 

well.dat my frenz is where u start riding yr bike n check out the shops that can do it 4 u! LOL!

[smalldidi]

haha..i tot u stated "i will help u make it happend" thus i ask more detail la..ahha..actually riding for few yrs..but for sp moto..still have to ask some expert here..ekke