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Derbi Terra (not adventure)

Overall rating: 
 
7.8
As a Long Distance Tourer:
 
7.0
Off Road Capability:
 
7.0
Around Town:
 
9.0
Additional Equipment Availability:
 
2.0
Reliability:
 
10.0
Handling:
 
9.0
Engine:
 
9.0
Value for Money:
 
9.0
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hodgerydoo Reviewed by hodgerydoo
July 26, 2012

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Last updated: October 23, 2012
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Had the bike several months now, turning out to to be a great commuter, riding sat up tall can see well above the traffic easily 2-3 feet higher than the average car and can see a long way into distance. Bike will easily out accelerate most cars at lights unless it's a woman in a new Astra or an old bloke in a white Mercedes >:( (sorry, I shouldn't tar with a brush). Bike seems to be built for off roading more than road riding, took some getting used to cornering with the high riding position but practice is beginning to make perfect.

Bike seems to have more grunt than ybr, cbr equivalents top speed a touch above 70mph (if I was on a motorway :-) )

All in all a great bike, starts every time, brakes are keen, seat is very very comfy,tank is large for a 125 and mpg is about the manufacturers claim of 75 MPG with me a heavy guy and a permanent top box fitted. You may get the funny looks from the police but they only have to wind down the window and listen to the engine to realise it's not a 650, it really is a 125 guvnor.

Review Information Motorcycles

Time owned 5 month
I liked Size of bike
I Disliked being stared at by police
Would you buy again Yes
In one line great big/little bike
Grin Factor (0=crap 10=I loved it) 9
 

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