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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Evilgoat on May 17, 2007, 15:10:23

Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Evilgoat on May 17, 2007, 15:10:23: After a small bike (<50cc) as the length of my commute is about to quadruple. Having had bikes on the past I'm happy with the idea but I'm being picky.

I want something small, reliable that doesnt look utterly horrid. Sadly this doesnt leave a lot of choice. Does anyone have any experiences to share about the above named bike. Else I might have to look at something bigger and thus harder to justify :)

I have been offered my TL back Muuuuuuussssstttt resissssssst!
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: TDi90 on May 17, 2007, 16:34:33: where you commuting to now?
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: richo on May 17, 2007, 16:49:13: Buy a honda it wont break down when it rains
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: RCRockCrawler on May 17, 2007, 16:54:46: I had a Senda, a few years back. It has the exact same engine in it, and for the time I had it it didn't miss a beat. Pretty solid engine, and not to painful to ride once it's de-restricted.
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Evilgoat on May 17, 2007, 17:04:02: Moving to Pompey but still working in Hamble :)

It has to look half decent, I refuse to get on a damn scooter :)
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: TDi90 on May 17, 2007, 17:09:06: why would you want to move to pompey ? :?:
southampton is a lot better :D
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Evilgoat on May 17, 2007, 17:12:45: Quote from: "TDi90"
why would you want to move to pompey ? :?:
southampton is a lot better :D

Cant afford to buy in Soton
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: bigedyant on May 18, 2007, 22:43:54: Get the TL back. You'll save a fortune on front tyres!!! :twisted:
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: waveydavey on May 19, 2007, 08:40:36: A bike does make a lot of sense for that run, the Gosport ferry saves a long way around.
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: TimM on May 21, 2007, 17:25:15: A collegues husband had one of the old shape ones, he liked it so much he's just bought the new shape one recently.

I don't know them well enough to have any more details, but if they have had one and bought another...... it must be good :wink:

I gather it is supposed to be one of the fastest bikes (50cc) there is.
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Evilgoat on May 22, 2007, 14:57:32: Gosport Ferry means the A32 = NO thanks :)

Its a good point though and I may most likeley go that way, A27 through Stubbington then on through to Warsash and back to the M27.

The TL was determined to kill me, although I think I know why now. And yes, I see the point for the front tyres :)
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Lord Shagg-Pyle on May 22, 2007, 15:01:13: Buy yourself an ex SBS rib and go by water! Less hold ups, but a lot more fun :lol:
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Highlander1 on May 22, 2007, 15:11:50: Honda CG125 110miles to gallon and never break down well unless your really really unlucky.
H1
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: Evilgoat on May 22, 2007, 18:27:02: Quote from: "Lord Shagg-Pyle"
Buy yourself an ex SBS rib and go by water! Less hold ups, but a lot more fun :lol:

I happen to know the MPG on them too :shock:

Used to do that the other way, Port Hamble to Fareham creek and walk to work. 2 1/2 hour trip.
Title: Derbi GPR50
Post by: wing nut on May 22, 2007, 18:41:39: Quote from: "Highlander1"
Honda CG125 110miles to gallon and never break down well unless your really really unlucky.
H1

mine was an ex police cg 125 and it didnt miss a beat 365 days a year ,a great bike no wonder all the training centres had them :wink: