refusing secondhand bike

[ddtwelve]

I got a bike from a reputable dealer secondhand it's already been back for a faulty gear lever and that said it would do about 65mph its a 125 for are lass it will only do 55 on a good day and struggle doin 40 with a headwind can I refuse the bike uneed lack of speed seening that we brought it under the guise of it doin that speed ?

[Grahamm]

I got a bike from a reputable dealer secondhand it's already been back for a faulty gear lever and that said it would do about 65mph its a 125 for are lass it will only do 55 on a good day and struggle doin 40 with a headwind can I refuse the bike uneed lack of speed seening that we brought it under the guise of it doin that speed ?

I'd say you've got a good case for arguing it's "not as advertised" and "not fit for purpose" if they sold it based on the premise that it would do "about 65mph" but struggles to reach 55.

However what I'd suggest first is that you see if they've got another similar bike and see if they'll do a swap for goodwill.

[mr self destruct]

To be honest I've not seen a 125 that'll easily do over 55. How does it compare with others of the same make and model?
I mean, it could be a fault with the individual bike, but if they all only do that, then you may not have such a strong case.


Can I ask why the top speed is important enough to choose that particular bike?

[ChristoT]

To be honest I've not seen a 125 that'll easily do over 55. How does it compare with others of the same make and model?
I mean, it could be a fault with the individual bike, but if they all only do that, then you may not have such a strong case.


Can I ask why the top speed is important enough to choose that particular bike?

My Varadero could cruise at 70. Just sayin'.

[Hedgetrimmer]

What bike is it?

[Doddsie]

Is this the little Suzuki you got pulled on for no insurance?

[AdieR]

More info - what bike is it, service history, previous owners, 2-stroke or 4-stroke, age of the bike?

Bear in mind that many 125s are owned by 17 / 18 y/o's, who often lack the tools / money / experience to maintain them fully, compounded by the fact that at 17 / 18, they tend to lack mechanical sympathy and give bike a hard time anyhow.

[Chillum]

nsr125r will do 75mph

[Hedgetrimmer]

But if it's some old GN125, it'll maybe only do 60 on a good day, so come on, give, what is it?

[ddtwelve]

its the susuki en125 -2a sport

[andybesy]

What do you weigh?

[mr self destruct]

its the susuki en125 -2a sport

Well according to www.motorbikespecs.net they have a top speed of 120kph, i.e. 75mph, so the guy wasn't lying about the model at least.


So, it makes me think there may be a problem with the bike itself, in which case you may have a reasonable argument.


Best of luck sorting it anyway.

[alexanderfitu]

nsr125r will do 75mph

nsr 125s will do 100+!

[stinch182]

My old nsr did 110 lol was mad little bike .

[ddtwelve]

Are lass weighs less than 65kg so weights not the problem

[BBROWN1664]

Most 125's will do 60mph without a problem and then some will be able to creep up beyond 70. The ones that generally will not reach 60mph are the Chinese jobbies as the engines are poor imitations of the originals. Take the bike back and report it as an engine is way down on power. It probably only needs a dam good service/tune up.

[jon]

My lads gn125 will do 70 eventually on a long straight, sits comfortably at 60 ish. My old tzr125 did 70ish when I got it, and an indicated 110 when I derestricted it (probably around 95 to 100 in real life). My mate had an rs125 that went like shit off a shovel.

[ddtwelve]

jon the gn and en are basically the same engine what gearing is he using as this one is 14 front 45 back ?