Go Big and Ride Small

[catcitrus]

launch date end of the month--proper job!

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bike ... 4_7xO2s0_M

[macvisual]

A pic from a leisurely ride out to Culross, Fife last week;

Culross - Scotland by APM - Photography, on Flickr


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[Godspeed]

Spending my spare time at the moment getting my XR125L back to a roadworthy manner.
I’ve let stuff slip a bit, relegating it to my winter bike when in fact it’s an amazing all-round 125.

It’s done a fair few off road routes and taken me fully-loaded on 2 x 1000 mile French adventures. It’ll pootle along nicely at 45mph with enough road presence to use the motorway of you need to. The 13 litre tank - at 100mpg+ -is good for about 300 miles between fill ups. Seat is a bit firm but nothing an airhawk wouldn’t solve.

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[Brenhden]

Spending my spare time at the moment getting my XR125L back to a roadworthy manner.
I’ve let stuff slip a bit, relegating it to my winter bike when in fact it’s an amazing all-round 125.

It’s done a fair few off road routes and taken me fully-loaded on 2 x 1000 mile French adventures. It’ll pootle along nicely at 45mph with enough road presence to use the motorway of you need to. The 13 litre tank - at 100mpg+ -is good for about 300 miles between fill ups. Seat is a bit firm but nothing an airhawk wouldn’t solve.

I keep looking at 125s and I think the XR is the best of the bunch for my needs. All I need is to find one when I have some cash. That said the new Hunter Cub looks awesome.

[Godspeed]

I spent ages researching which 125 to get and eventually chose the XR125L. It’s basically got the tried and trusted CG125 engine in a slight off road frame.
It’s easily adaptable as well, road tyres or off road (choices are limited), luggage can be fitted too. I adapted some givi side pannier frames size could have secure luggage when travelling.
Parts are also cheap which is good.
Rear suspension can be pretty soft but can be upgraded

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[macvisual]

Your XR125L looks the business Godspeed, cheap and cheerful to run and own I'm sure.

I love those the look of the Honda XL125V Varadero's, they kick out 14bhp with a 17litre fuel tank. Nice...!

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[Godspeed]

I love those the look of the Honda XL125V Varadero's, they kick out 14bhp with a 17litre fuel tank. Nice...!

mac

I looked at those but the weight threw me off scent. I think Wet they are 150kg + and for me the small bike appeal is something lightweight that you can sling around yourself

[macvisual]

Took this photo a while ago at a local Motorcycle dealership;

Motorcycle dealership by APM Photography, on Flickr


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[Coppice]

[Godspeed]

Take my money!!!!