If you want a stylish, economical and reliable ride for your daily commute, then take a look at KYMCO’s new fuel-injected VSR 125i Naked Sports motorcycle.
The first thing that stands out on the VSR 125i is the bike’s sharp & modern styling, and it’s this edgy ‘street bike’ that makes it a popular choice for younger riders looking for an alternative to the traditional style of learner-legal commuter bike.
Powered by KYMCO’s ultra-efficient 4-stroke air cooled OHC 125cc fuel-injected engine, the VSR is also impressively cheap to run, making it one of the most affordable 125 commuter bikes on the market today. With a comfortable top speed of 65mph, the VSR can achieve well in excess of 100 miles per gallon. That means based on average petrol prices, £10 worth of fuel could, in theory, cover more than 160 miles.
Not forgetting you can ride a 125 on L-plates, the VSR is not only a stylish proposition for young learners, it’s also a very affordable one for more mature riders too.
The Euro-4 compliant VSR 125 is available to order in three exciting colours – Matt Blue, Flame Orange and Bright Green Metallic, with a 2-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer’s warranty......
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Rickardo to Hardawan
23 Jun 175#22
Open packet, stick it on, I think.
peter1969uk
23 Jun 173#8
For this kind of money, I'd go for a Honda CB125F a much better bike. On the road price is £2700 but shop around and you will get a better deal especially for cash.
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m5rcc
2 Jul 17#31
Oh dear - what a ridiculous statement.
volksdub
24 Jun 17#30
It does sit comfortably at 70 you are right. But they are not discontinued no more, Honda have released them again recently.
eraldo
24 Jun 17#29
Its not just the size of the the bike its the build quality, honda made them so well they didnt make much money off them which is why honda discontinued them. They are also very popular because they are one of the fastest 4 stroke 125cc bikes on the market if not the fastest because of its very uncommon v-twin engine, these can apparently cruise at 70mph all day long, most 125s cant even reach that speed and the ones that can sound like you are revving the absolute bollo*** off of it.
damonb1
23 Jun 17#28
ive had Honda cg cm and cb 125s over the years but only as winter hacks. as soon as id passed my full bike licence I traded in fir a biggun. only lost a little in the p/x. in the learner class I found the 125s handy commuters in winter when the big bike was laid up. I miss the RXS100 I had. so small yet so fast compared to the 4 stroke 125s. The there was my rd350lc.....my rg250.....the 350 ypvs...the dumb but fun gt380.....god I miss my 2 strokes!
volksdub
23 Jun 17#27
The Varadero is a great 125 I have one sat in my garage. Just never get around to using it. It has the look and riding height of a big bike, that's why they are so popular.
futura
23 Jun 171#13
Better than a CG125 as they aren't built like most Hondas and at least this has some big bike features so you don't look like a learner or pizza delivery rider. However the sensible money is on a nearly new.125 Honda Varadero instead
eraldo to futura
23 Jun 17#26
I have my full licence and i still want a 125 varadero but the price people want for a decent one is insane and they are so dam hard to find!
eraldo
23 Jun 172#25
Kymco isnt a crappy brand, they used to make bikes for honda and were partners with honda for over 50 years before they brke away to make their own stuff and they are noted by those who actually know what they are talking about as only a notch below the japanese bikes and are certainly a cut above the current generation of chinese bikes by the lieks of sinnis and lexmoto which of course arent too bad but still suffer in the electrics area.
mas99
23 Jun 171#24
The other thing is that loads of young people are getting suckered into the deliveroo etc **** so there is demand for bikes that can be ridden without needing a proper test.
toiletseatlicker
23 Jun 17#23
Motorcycle news has a good short piece on current best 2nd hand 125's for learners.
Hardawan
23 Jun 17#5
how does the L plate work please?
skip112 to Hardawan
23 Jun 171#6
You would need to have a CBT one-two day course. It's over 50cc and so not eligible for older drivers to use on their existing licence.
Rickardo to Hardawan
23 Jun 175#22
Open packet, stick it on, I think.
xeroc
23 Jun 17#21
Interesting thanks for clarifying!
125s generally are very ‘overpriced’ because they know new entrants to the market will have to pay it I guess!
ollie87
23 Jun 17#20
Resale value on 125s are pretty high across the board as demand is high. I know because I've been trying to bag a cheap 125 bike/scooter for commuting on for a while now and prices are crazy. Ten year old 125cc scooters are going for the same price as 600cc bikes!
xeroc
23 Jun 17#19
Given that many will ditch their 125 quite quickly after gaining road experience, surely buying one with the best possible resale value (CBF125/YBR125 etc.) is the smart move?
bma1445
23 Jun 17#18
The "lack of deal" is that for £200 more (or about the same if you haggle) you could have a brand new Honda...
SpragClutch
23 Jun 17#1
Where's the deal here?
dealfinderwanter to SpragClutch
23 Jun 17#17
Its a great buy for a method of cheap transport, its one of the best value bikes in its class, its the cheapest price for that bike unless you have found better? = Deal
bma1445
23 Jun 171#16
Not sure why this is hot. This crappy brand at good brand money.
If you want a cheap bike, get a Sinnis. I picked up a Sinnis Max II for £1k brand new, including the first service and the same 2 year warranty. Hasn't missed a beat.
haritori
23 Jun 17#15
I had a Honda CG 125 in the early 90's, £7 was the cost to fill my tank to full loved it to bits!.. but of course remember motorcycles no matter how clever or immune you think you are, are very dangerous, its the other drivers on the road who you need to watch out for.
DSantini
23 Jun 172#14
Just because a price is the RRP, it doesn't detract it from it being a deal.
cd20
23 Jun 17#12
is this not the normal price though? ?
Zontes
23 Jun 172#11
This is all about opinions, not real research. Horses for courses. The Kymco will suit some, the Honda will suit others. I have owned several 125 bikes, including two Honda 125, and a Kymco 125. This particular Kymco, in my opinion, looks a much cooler bike, but again it is all about opinions. Many people buy a small bike like this as their first bike, and generally looks can be a deciding factor. Other buy on the perceived better reliability of Honda.
limegreenzx
23 Jun 17#10
In my opinion the Honda is a far better option. Better bike, better resale value.
peter1969uk
23 Jun 173#8
For this kind of money, I'd go for a Honda CB125F a much better bike. On the road price is £2700 but shop around and you will get a better deal especially for cash.
Zontes to peter1969uk
23 Jun 17#9
In your opinion the Honda is a 'much better' bike. In my opinion it is not.
Houstieboy
23 Jun 17#7
This is RRP. There's no deal here
Hardawan
23 Jun 17#2
can you ride this on normal full uk driving licence?
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If you want a stylish, economical and reliable ride for your daily commute, then take a look at KYMCO’s new fuel-injected VSR 125i Naked Sports motorcycle.
The first thing that stands out on the VSR 125i is the bike’s sharp & modern styling, and it’s this edgy ‘street bike’ that makes it a popular choice for younger riders looking for an alternative to the traditional style of learner-legal commuter bike.
Powered by KYMCO’s ultra-efficient 4-stroke air cooled OHC 125cc fuel-injected engine, the VSR is also impressively cheap to run, making it one of the most affordable 125 commuter bikes on the market today. With a comfortable top speed of 65mph, the VSR can achieve well in excess of 100 miles per gallon. That means based on average petrol prices, £10 worth of fuel could, in theory, cover more than 160 miles.
Not forgetting you can ride a 125 on L-plates, the VSR is not only a stylish proposition for young learners, it’s also a very affordable one for more mature riders too.
The Euro-4 compliant VSR 125 is available to order in three exciting colours – Matt Blue, Flame Orange and Bright Green Metallic, with a 2-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer’s warranty......
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Latest comments (31)
125s generally are very ‘overpriced’ because they know new entrants to the market will have to pay it I guess!
If you want a cheap bike, get a Sinnis. I picked up a Sinnis Max II for £1k brand new, including the first service and the same 2 year warranty. Hasn't missed a beat.