Back home after 1200 miles over 6 days riding, on my trip up and down the UK on my Forza 125.
It certainly fulfils my needs for a slightly quicker 125 version of a long distance tourer. With 50litres space under the seat, a cruising speed of 60mph, and an average 117 mpg means sometimes I was filling up after 270 miles. Brilliant for long days in the saddle.
Go Big and Ride Small
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The Meandering Moustache
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Honda PCX125 (sports tourer)
Honda Innova ANF125 (Adventure bike)
Going Big and Riding Small
Honda PCX125 (sports tourer)
Honda Innova ANF125 (Adventure bike)
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My normal ride is my KTM 1290 SA T
On the odd day, Husky Svartpilen 401 - love it! Looks like a 125, then genuinely surprises people.
On the odd day, Husky Svartpilen 401 - love it! Looks like a 125, then genuinely surprises people.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure T - Power!
KTM 690 Enduro R - lighter to pick up
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 - Fun.
Even our dogs are orange.
Only bikers understand why dogs put their heads out of car windows.
KTM 690 Enduro R - lighter to pick up
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 - Fun.
Even our dogs are orange.
Only bikers understand why dogs put their heads out of car windows.
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Those 401’s are nice looking bikes but must say that’s more mid range than a ‘riding small’ bike.
I’d stick anything in the under 250cc as a small ‘un
I’d stick anything in the under 250cc as a small ‘un
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Going Big and Riding Small
Honda PCX125 (sports tourer)
Honda Innova ANF125 (Adventure bike)
Going Big and Riding Small
Honda PCX125 (sports tourer)
Honda Innova ANF125 (Adventure bike)
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Yeah, agree with you there God. 250 should be the limit really. So I'd go for one of these:
About 50 bhp and 80 kgs.
Go small and ride FAST...
About 50 bhp and 80 kgs.
Go small and ride FAST...
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Yep indeed. Actually most of those who get to ride a Moto3 bike are under 20 !
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For those that don't tend to follow YouTubers three vloggers took a trip on 125's, two on Honda Super Cubs and one on a Sinnis. Its well worth a watch.
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The most confidence inspiring bike I think I've had in a long while.... Just end up riding up/over everything, they lift the front wheel like a trials bike.
We've had a beta alp 200,serow 225, scorpa t ride, 250l etc in the past and these deffinitely feel the most like a 'toy' (in a good way) .. Somewhere between an e-mtb and a trail bike.
Best bit is, i was getting a bit weary of maintenance/ washing/ modding bikes and all the costs/kit that go with it... Haven't really ridden this year at all... These scorpas are £80 insurance, £15 tax, 100mpg, tools go under the seat, they barely make a noise and you can lift them up one handed...already messed around on these more in the last 2 weeks than I rode my big bikes in the last 12 months