My new toy

[loic2003]

Well, I just splashed out on a new toy. Unfortunatly I can only go for a light bike at the mo, but still, 0 -> 60 in 4.5 seconds isn't too shabby...

varooom!

Absolute steal as well! Heavy bike coming in 12 months.

 

[dug777]

very nice :beer:

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: dug777
very nice :beer:

 

[Sheepathon]

Proud to be an American?

 

[Brule]

Ever think about buying the human-sized bike instead of just a toy of it? That'd be way cool.

Nice bike.

 

[RobCur]

that's awesome man, my car does 0 to 60 in 45sec

 

[Xionide]

how much?

 

[ViciouS]

Wear a helmet

 

[Actaeon]

Awesome , hope you enjoy it! Give us some specs. Weight, power, price, etc

Like Vicious said, always wear a Helmet

 

[loic2003]

It's law to wear a helmet over here, there's no way I could get on a bike without one plus a jacket & gloves anyway.

So it's a 125 2T, I think the power's only about 35BHP but it red-lines at 11K. Weight is 110Kg.
Bought it from this rich family for £1200. Only got 4000 on the clock so it's barely run in.
Because it's a small 2T it has pretty low torque so top speed is only around 110Mph, although that's plenty enough to kill yourself The power comes in the revs so it screams up there. A blast to ride.

I have to start on a light bike. Not sure about the law elsewhere but you have to have a light bike (up to a 125) for 12 months before you can apply for the licence for a heavy bike (>125cc). I'm thinking of a 450 Duke or maybe a 748, see what happens...

There are a couple of faster bikes in the same range, namely the Cagiva Mito and the RS 125, but they have a tendancy to sieze/blow up (proper race engines). The honda is much more reliable apparently, which is why I went for it. When I was 16 I had a moped (50cc); I bought it for £750, but over £2000 was spent on it over the 18 months I had it (three engines!). Now I want something that'll last...

I'm thinking of strapping a camera to it and getting some footage of a dodgy nighttime burn, anyone know where I could host a movie?

 

[BillyBatson]

congrats!!
i would get it painted though