John
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OK, well, I think I have another prospect to go and look at, it’s a GV125 though.
The bike is a 2004 carburettor model, ridden 14k km, and it’s been parked in a barn for 11 years. asking price is around €600, owner has no idea if it starts or not.
I wonder – I’m doing my A2 licence and had really been thinking about a 250 (hyosung, kymco venox or a virago) but perhaps as a 60 year old beginner the 125 would indeed be a reasonable option as previous replies to this thread would suggest. I weigh about 95 kilos but might be able to get this down 😅.
I was wondering of course if people here had any thoughts? I realise that I’ll need to replace the fluids, tyres, battery…
With thanks in advance
-J
Edited to add what kind of mpg could I expect from the 125, would it be less than the 250?
Hi John The GV250 is the frame same etc size as the GV125. I am 6’4″ with a 34 inside leg and size 14 feet, I find my GV a lovely fit. I did play with the back brake pedal to make it a bit lower (put a longer adjuster bolt in). Go for it, a GV250 is easy to work on and a joy to ride for the taller rider. At 950 Euros you will make money when you sell it on.
I wonder if the Aquila 125 has changed over the years, as I’ve just read a couple of reviews of newer (2020-ish) GV125’s being a bit cramped for longer legs?
Very good to know, thanks, especially that the 125 has the same size frame. A 125 could well also be adequate for my needs.
Thank you both very much for your replies, unfortunately while I was away on my work gig the bike was sold, so now the plan is to seek out another. With hindsight I should have put a deposit on it, but we live and learn.
Thanks again!
J
