| I
bought this bike second hand and therefore cannot comment
on it as if new. My bike is two years old, although I've only
had it for a few months.
It appears to be a copy of the Suzuki GN125
as it is identical. However, the engine I believe is a Honda
engine. The
bike looks good and handles well, and is a good buy for the
price paid,
However
it does come with it’s problems in so much as it has
proved (for me) to be a pain to get parts for, and again
(for me) to find a motorcycle shop who will actually work
on it. I live in Scotland and have had great difficulty
with both these issues.
Getting
hold of any kind of a manual too is a nightmare and about
impossible.
EPBarrus
the importer will only take orders for parts direct from
dealers, which is okay if you can find one locally. They
take your order then send it off to Barrus and they then
send the part to you???? (if in stock) I tried to order
direct but they wouldn’t let me. Strange one!!!
So if
you are in a hurry for parts then forget it. My bike was
off the road for weeks just waiting for a £3.60 part
to arrive.
My first
problem was with the Cush drive rubber (back wheel), the
rubber totally disintegrated. After only 2000 miles on the
bike that is quite poor. It is apparently been high lit
to the manufacturers and the replacement rubbers are of
a better quality, however, something to be aware of.
With
all that negative stuff out the way, the bike really is
okay and an ideal commuter/learner bike.
Personally
I have some reservations in recommending this brand but
only because of the lack of back up support. The machine
it’s self is actually pretty good, such a pity it
isn’t given the back up it
deserves.
I think
I’ll sell mine and go for a better know make. However
if your budget is around the price for one of these machines,
then yes, I’d recommend it. A good sound bike and
good value for money.
Alan_
Edinburgh
allan@fenning.freeserve.co.uk |
