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Fromscoot tocommute Riding trends have changed and if you add recent revisions to motorcycle licence legislation into the equation, it becomes clearer that small-to-mid-capacity bikes is the area we need to be concentrating our efforts on – and the feedback we have been receiving from you reflects that.

So we are opening up our pages in order to be able to do this.

This new look issue of T&G is packed to the gills with such information. We have expanded our coverage of machines to include anything and everything that can be ridden on licences up to – and including – the new A2 UK licence (and believe us, there’s some pretty unusual machinery out there). We also plan to keep you up-to-date with all the latest news, gadgets, clothing and accessories as and when they become available.

If all this isn’t enough, we will also offer advice and tips on various subjects such as what to look for when buying new or used machines and even top tips for surviving in an urban environment – in fact, if it’s a subject that is related to buying, running or riding a bike, then we will cover it in future issues of T&G. If you don’t want to miss out on anything, then I’d suggest that it’s time you took out a subscription. We are also doing a special deal at the moment and are offering three issues for £9.99 on direct debit – see page 18 for more information – don’t miss out!

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What’s on the cover?

It was a sharp and cold morning when Iggy and Mau took to the roads on a Rieju motorcycle and a WK scooter for this commuter cover shoot.

Find out more on page 26.

WHO’SWHO? Mau sPencer

Has been riding bikes since the tender age of 16 (hell that was a long time ago). Mau is a wise, old sage (well, more old than wise) and has been the editor of T&G since 2003. He is also the editor of Classic Scooterist and consequently has a foot in both camps.

sHaun Varga

Shaun has worked his way through all shapes and sizes of motorcycles and scooters since passing his test at the age of 17. He endures a regular 20 mile daily commute each way into central London (but still thinks it beats public transport by a mile!).

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ian ‘iggy’ grainger

Some say ‘The Ig’ started riding scooters at the age of 15 and never stopped, although his mum still hopes one day he’ll grow up and get a ‘proper’ bike – she’s likely to be disappointed.

He’s been a regular contributor to T&G and various bike and scooter magazines since 2003.

Joe dick

Is our staff photographer, so his ugly mug is normally hidden behind a camera, rather than in front of it. Joe has been an enthusiast of two wheels for a while, but has only recently taken his bike test (read about it on page 78) – and now we can’t keep his feet on the ground.

Pete HensHaw

Is the ex-editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure (MSL). Pete doesn’t own a car and is happily dependent on two wheel transport – anything powered by petrol, diesel, pedals or slight electrical assistance. He’s a sucker for anything eco friendly or out of the norm.

natHan Millward

Is one of our occasional contributors who has an unhealthy penchant for extremely long and enduring trans-continental rides that can be done on a tight budget (cheapskate). Give him any excuse and he’ll be off around the world at a moment’s notice.

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Up-to-date news and product information

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An inexpensive A2 licence friendly commuter

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A semi-automatic learner legal bike from Taiwan

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All the latest industry news

GOSSIp ‘n’ GAdGETS

SUZUkI InAZUmA 250

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YAmAHA YBR 125

There’s a style to suit all tastes

REnAUlT TwIZY

Is it a scooter? Is it a car?

No, it’s a quadricycle!

BIkE OR SCOOTER?

A look at two commuter options – the Rieju RS3 Naked 125 and the WK GTR300

InTERCITY 125

Bristol to Glasgow on a tenner

wIn A BAOTIAn ApOllO SCOOTER

An overview of our competition prize – and your last chance to enter!

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Making powered mobility more accessible

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A glance at four new scooters from the WK stable

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KYMCO’s Super 8 range gets a makeover

THE SUpERCUB 110

The Honda Cub’s Chinese cousin

£4000 mAxI SCOOTERS

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Editor: Mau Spencer mspencer@mortons.co.uk Publisher: Steve Rose Contributors: Iggy, Joe Dick, Mau, Pete Henshaw, Nathan Millward, Shaun Varga. Apologies to anyone we’ve forgotten.

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URBAn SURvIvAl SkIllS

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HElmETS – All YOU nEEd TO knOw

Things to watch out for

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Are they really safe for you?

Staff photographer Joe takes his test

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A pOSTIE CARd fROm AmERICA

A six thousand mile adventure, in six weeks, on a budget of £500

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Have your say on the topics you choose

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Our comprehensive guide to new scooters and motorcycles

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Scoot4kidscompletescharityride We mentioned Scoot4kids in our previous issue and as we go to print, 17 riders have just completed the 1000 mile charity ride from John o’ Groats to Land’s End… on restricted KYMCO 50s! They are raising funds for Manchester Children’s Hospital and the STEPS charity.

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Jim Lancaster set up Scoot4kids after his daughter, Fern spent time in the hospital following major surgery. He decided to give something back by getting mates together to raise funds.

The lads from Congleton, Cheshire are mostly novice

riders (half hadn’t even ridden a scooter before signing up for the challenge). Vale Motorcycles hired them 17 matching restricted 50cc KYMCO Agility scooters for the ride, lent them a back-up van and also supplied RST waterproofs, spare scooters and spares. The lads have been

raising funds themselves but it’s cost around £650 each for the scooters, fuel, food, accommodation, etc., needed to complete the trip. Donations are still welcome and they’ve got a Facebook page set up ‘Scoot4kids’, or you can donate by visiting http://goo.gl/Ye7Lt

LeoVince price restructure According to importer, VE (UK), the 2013 price restructuring exercise on the entire range of LeoVince scooter exhaust systems, guarantees better value for money without sacrificing the quality expected from the Italian brand. The LeoVince scooter exhaust range caters for automatic scooters from 50cc to 850cc.

As the official factory appointed UK importer, VE (UK) stocks the full range of scooter exhausts available from the Italian manufacturer.

Helmet loss survey The Transport Research Laboratory in Berkshire (TRL) is conducting a self-funded research project to try to determine what factors are taken into account by riders when purchasing a new helmet.

This survey is part of a wider study into the factors that may cause helmet loss in collisions, leaving the rider without this essential form of protection.

Both current and historic accident data suggests that this may occur in about 10% of collisions, and while some of this is due to riders failing to fasten their helmets correctly; there are clearly documented cases of fastened helmets coming loose.

Initial findings from the survey responses so far indicate:

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Only about 40% of riders have their heads measured at the time of sale – and some have bought helmets that they can pull off, even though they appeared to be a correct fit. This suggests a serious point of sale failure and a lack of understanding by sales staff and purchasers.

30% of users have had issues with helmet fit, often because a particular brand or range is the wrong internal shape.

About 15% of helmets are purchased through the internet, producing an enhanced potential for the purchase of a helmet that is the wrong shape or size.

The majority of riders have the chin straps loose and can pass either one or two fingers beneath the chinstrap and their chins.

The results of the helmet physical testing and the survey will be freely available from TRL later in the year. In the meantime, all motorcyclists are encouraged to contribute to the survey at http://goo.gl/n1b5s

PACT riders stay safe!

Get ready for the return of the ‘PACT’ campaign, designed to help bikers stay safe on the road in the months ahead.

Performance, Air pressure, Condition and Tread, is once again the central theme in a range of posters and other promotional materials which help to raise awareness about the importance of looking after bike tyres.

The message is simple – to get the best performance from the bike, whether it is improved handling, grip or fuel economy, riders should make a PACT with their tyres by ensuring they’re properly inflated, in a good condition and have plenty of tread.

Info: www.tyresafe.org

T&G getsTesco value If you aren’t a subscriber to Twist & Go and currently buy your copy in a shop, then this news could be of interest to you.

From this issue, you will now be able to purchase a copy while doing your weekly shop from any one of 169 selected Tesco stores scattered around the UK. You’ll need to be quick though, because it will only be on the shelf for four weeks after first being published.

Modded-upLambrettas Dorset company, all2wheelers.com, has come up with a patriotic union flag design to enhance the look of the new LN Lambretta.

Supplement this look with a few lights and mirrors and you could easily be transformed back to the 1960s.

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GOVECS launches Go! S series improvements German electric scooter manufacturer, GOVECS, has launched a new 2013 design for its GO! S series. As well as new colour and trim, improvements have been made beneath the GOVECS bodyshell.

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ESSENTIAL SERVICE

Induction day for the LEBBS volunteers

Blood bikes

Blood bikes have been running in some parts of the UK since the late 1960s, transporting essential medical items between hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Currently there are 13 groups covering 32 UK counties. This reaches more than 65% of the country’s population. With planned expansion, this will extend coverage to over 46 million people. The main aims are saving lives and the NHS money, at the same time as promoting a positive image of motorcyclists.

LEBBS The Lincolnshire branch of Blood Bikes is LEBBS (Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes). A recent addition to the Blood Bikes organisation, volunteeers have been working hard since January 2012, attending events and shows raising the funds to become a registered charity. With the help of local businesses they’ve now succeeded in raising enough money to obtain five motorcycles, a car, plus a PR show stand. They are currently in discussions with local NHS trusts to ensure that they understand the requirements for Lincolnshire and how to save the NHS as much money as they can.

With operational bikes already purchased, rider induction training courses have commenced with check rides for riders being done by qualified IAM/ROSPA observers; other training covered blood box handling and hospital familiarisation trips to NHS facilities. Boston-Grantham will be known as ‘Route One’, with the option to collect and deliver blood products or medical equipment to and from Lincoln County Hospital.

Once routes have been established, it’s envisaged that more county hospitals will jump at the chance of using the free service.

Initially, LEBBS will cover weekends from 7pm on Friday and will be ‘on call’ until 6am Monday morning. They will be using twothree riders (one on nights, one on days and a backup rider). dOnATIOnS Large donations have given LEBBS the luxury of four operational bikes plus a Pan European as a backup, along with a Vauxhall Vectra car and a PR stand. LEEBS is a voluntary group, so if you would like to help in any way, visit www.lebbs.org or call John Sharratt on 01507 529401.

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WHAT LICENCE DO I NEED? liGHT quadricycles:

Max power 4Kw (3bhp), max weight 350kg (without batteries), top speed 28mph. Licence category is AM (same as a moped). So you will need CBT, and after that you can drive one with L-plates for up to two years without taking the Theory and Practical tests. Renault isn’t offering the 45 in the UK right now, but it’s keeping an eye on developments.

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Heavy quadricycles: Max power 15kW (21bhp), max weight 400kg (without batteries) and no speed restriction!

These are treated the same as a car, so licence category B, minimum age 17 and you’ll need to take the car Theory and Practical tests before driving one solo.

Renault Twizy Is it a scooter? Is it a car? No, it’s a quadricycle, and it’s a cross between the two (and electric to boot).

e live in interesting times. Until now, there were scooters and motorcycles on one side, cars on the other. But we’re heading for a less certain, more fluid future, where these distinctions could become meaningless. Electric bicycles have already blurred the boundaries between push bikes and mopeds; now the same is happening to the border between scooters and full-size cars – welcome to the quadricycle.

The French have been making them for years, but newly standardised EU laws mean they’ve finally made it over here.

Legally, there are two types of quadricycles – ‘light’ and ‘heavy’ (see box) – and either way they open up whole new possibilities for electric power.

Electric cars are all very well, but they’re heavy and expensive, whereas lightweight quads (let’s call them that) are far more suited to battery power over short urban journeys.

But the Renault Twizy, which was launched in France a year ago, is different. Other quadricycles try to pass themselves off as miniature cars, but the Twizy is clearly intended as a halfway house between a scooter and a full-size four-wheeler. That’s why it doesn’t have any doors, windows (both are optional), not to mention a heater, carpets or radio. Now the average cosseted car driver would probably run a mile at such barbarity, but bike riders won’t. So does the Twizy maker a decent commuter alternative to a 125?

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DRIVING The Twizy I tested makes just 13kW (17bhp), which starts to look a bit feeble when you think that it weighs nearly half a tonne. This sounds like a recipe for escargot-like performance, but the good news is that it doesn’t work like that in practice.

Getting into the Twizy is unlike anything else. Hinge up the gullwing half-doors (£595 extra, but I can’t see many UK drivers doing without them), hop in and slip on the seat belt – no helmet of course. Turn the key one click and the dash lights up – there’s a digital speedo, clock and a graphic battery level indicator.

Turn the key again against a spring (like a conventional car) and it goes beep, which means it’s ready to go. Press the D or R button (forward or reverse) and release the handbrake by pressing quite hard on the brake pedal, and you’re off.

SPEC: Power:

13kW (17bhp) range:

42-45 miles Battery:

Lithium-ion, 6.1kWh transmission:

automatic L/w/H:

2337 x 1191 x 1461mm wHeeLs:

Steel, 13in tyres:

125/80-13 (f).

145/80-13 (r) insurance grouP:

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£6795 OTR contact:

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Given a gentle foot on the throttle, the Twizy will creep away, dead slow, but put your foot down and it takes off quite briskly. Renault claims 0-28mph in 6.1 seconds, and it feels about the same as an average 125, with plenty of acceleration around town, and not embarrassed coming out of 30 and 40 limits. In fact, it keeps accelerating at the same rate up to 50mph (top speed). On paper it’s fast because you’re so close to the ground and (unless you’ve paid for side windows) the wind whips past your helmetless head.

It’s great fun, because the Twizy has quick, precise steering and stiff suspension, so it reminds you of a go-kart or an old Mini (the original one – half the size, twice the fun of BMW’s version), backed up by a turning circle of just six metres. The brakes too work well, and put a little power back into the battery, though not enough to turn this into a perpetual motion machine.

SQUEEZING IN So far so good. The downside is that the stiff suspension gives a bumpy ride and you soon get adept at steering around potholes and speed cushions. Without a heater the Twizy gets chilly and wet, especially in winter. I wore most of the same gear I would on a bike plus a woolly hat, but in warm weather (if we ever see it) you can drive in normal clothes.

The interior gets wet, so take your waterproofs

Two seats and a wipe-dry interior

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Rare moment of sunshine in the Wye Valley

This little 125cc got to Scotland and back without complaining

The bike: Lexmoto Street 125

The Lexmoto Street is absolutely typical of the breed of naked 125.

Air-cooled overhead cam four-stroke single mustering 10bhp and driving through a fivespeed gearbox.

Carburettor, drum rear brake... this is motorcycling at its most basic.

There is room for a pillion, but even solo the performance is limited, to say the least. An indicated 50-55mph doesn’t strain anything and it’s possible to see 65mph on the speedo, given a following wind, but little bikes like this are best kept off motorways. Reasonable handling on the Duro tyres, the front brake is a

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bit wooden and the rear drum decidedly weak, but it all does the job and the Street does look less garish and cheap than some Chinese 125s.

Nor is it some dodgy Far East import sold over eBay. Importer Llexeter Ltd has been around for several years now, has a decent spread of dealers

and offers 12 months warranty plus full spares backup. How was the bike after its 1200-mile marathon? A bit grubbier with a flappy chain (which quick adjustment cured), the ignition switch was getting sticky and the right-hand mirror a little floppy, but apart from that all was well.

Intercity 125 1200 miles in three days on a Chinese 125... or Bristol to Glasgow on a tenner.

-ere’s an amazing fact with which to astound all your non-motorcycling friends. Ask them to name the most economical vehicle currently on sale in the UK and most will come back with a hybrid or two, a small diesel hatchback, or a Smart car. If pressed to include two wheels, they might acknowledge Piaggio’s MP3 Hybrid (if they know it exists) or ‘one of those little scooters,’ or a moped. Anyway, the message is that to save fuel you have to go a high tech route.

Well you don’t, because the most economical means of transport short of a bicycle is a four-stroke 125cc motorcycle. No hybrid drive, no fuel injection and (ignition apart) no electronics, yet it sips fuel slower than anything else. Yes, the Honda CG125 has a lot to answer for. The big H made millions of them.

You’d think no one seeking ‘go-to-work’ transport would choose a naked bike over an auto, but they do.

The ancient CG outsold plenty of 125 scooters and though it’s since been eclipsed by younger bikes, the 125 naked class is still pretty strong.

Who’s buying them? Returnee middle-aged commuters who want a ‘proper motorbike’, teenagers who don’t get along with scooters? Who cares? The point is that most of these 125 geared bikes will return more than 100mpg with careful riding and with decent-sized tanks they’ll also go a long way between refills – Honda claims 370 miles for its current CBF125. That’s twice as far as most proper touring bikes and more than a petrol Ford Focus.

The best way to demonstrate this fact would be to ride one a long way. So that’s why I was sitting on a 125 in Bristol at 7am one dark morning. The aim – to get to Glasgow on a single tank. The bike was a Lexmoto Street 125, a Chinese copy of Suzuki’s GS125, chosen because the importer isn’t far from me. I’m sure other geared 125s would have done just as well.

The tank supposedly holds 13 litres (just under three gallons) and I knew from experience that the Street would give just over 120mpg with mixed riding. Say a range of 340 miles. It’s 363 from Bristol to Glasgow (according to my Collins road atlas), so with some gentle riding we might just do it, especially if I cheat by filling up at Severn Bridge Services (14 miles north of Bristol) and call it River Severn to River Clyde.

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less than 200 miles on the clock when I picked it up.

Maybe it’ll loosen up.

The Street is small enough to make filtering through traffic a doddle, but you need your wits about you at the front of the queue. Why? Because on an auto scooter, you just whack the throttle open and zip safely away. A geared 125 is more complicated – first gear feels low enough to climb the side of a house, so by 15mph it’s given its all and you have to change up, which happens again at 25-ish, putting another dent in your acceleration. By this time the cars you’ve just overtaken are snapping at your heels,

Above: Pastoral scene in Monmouthshire

Wet start It’s drizzling as I set off, just as the rush hour gets into its stride. I’d already had a cold ride up from Exeter the previous night, which reminded me that 125s aren’t the best choice to get somewhere quickly. The bike managed a mere 109mpg, but then it did have

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BUYER’S GUIDE

£4000maxi scooters

You have £4000 burning a hole in your pocket and you want to buy a maxi scooter – which one do you go for?

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here’s plenty of choice available to suit all needs, but before you make a decision you may regret, there are several things you need to consider.

What is the main use going to be? Is storage space important? What’s the resale value? These are just a few questions you need to ask yourself before parting with your hard-earned cash.

If you want more guidance, take a look at the buying advice in our new-look Which Bike guide which features on pages 95 to 113 of this issue.

Shown here is a quick guide to some of the best maxi scooters for around £4000. There

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Peugeot sateLis 125 Price:

£3999

Weight:

160kg

insurance grouP:

7

seat height:

784mm

tank caPacity:

13.5 litres

We tested the revamped Peugeot Satelis in T&G issue 87 and commented that its new four-valve LFE engine had increased fuel economy over its predecessor; it also has a an REQUIREMENTS ABS/SBC braking system that will stop you in your tracks.

LICENCE

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are other model variants available for the same sort of money, but for the purpose of this article, we’ve concentrated on the mainstream choices.

The prices shown are importers’ guide prices, but you may be lucky enough to find a dealer who is doing a special deal – possibly on insurance, or even a clothing bundle – so it’s worth shopping around.

Some ‘on the road’ (OTR) charges may apply on top of the purchase price, so don’t forget to ask what they are.

All prices/offers we’ve quoted are subject to manufacturer/dealer variations and are published as a guideline only.

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Price:

£3999

Weight:

166kg

insurance grouP:

9

seat height:

775mm

tank caPacity:

12 litres

KYMCO is one of the few Taiwanese brands which has broken the mould and become accepted as a strong player in the scooter market. Our overall opinion is that it lives up to its name and could handle stop/start traffic with perfect manners and balance, REQUIREMENTS but was just as willing to have some fun out of town.

We’ve conducted various tests on the Downtown (T&G issues 78, 81, 82).

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Piaggio BeVerLy 350 sPort touring Price:

£4390

Weight:

177kg

insurance grouP:

8

seat height:

780mm

tank caPacity:

10.8 litres

The Beverly has been around in various guises – the latest being the 350 Sport Touring (it also happens to be the largest capacity scooter we’ve featured here). We tested it in REQUIREMENTS T&G issue 87 and our opinion was that as well as being well priced, it had the perfect blend of performance, quality and Italian style.

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other £4000 scooter aLternatiVes

As well as the scooters we’ve highlighted, there are a few other choices around the market within a £500 margin. Some of them are just model variations of those already mentioned, but here’s a list of other scooters you might want to consider: Aprilia SR Max 300 Honda Silverwing 125 Peugeot CityStar 125 SYM GTS Evo 300 TGB Bellavita 300i Vespa LXV 125 Vespa GTS 125 Super Vespa GTS 300 Super Yamaha X-Max 125

£3899 £3650 £3599 £3899 £3695 £3520 £3620 £4190 £3899

eLectric scooters

If you want to do your bit to save the planet, there here are a few eco scooters you could also consider: E-Max 110S E-Motive e5 Peugeot e-Vivacity

£3594 £3999 £3799

suZuki BurgMan 200i yaMaha X-MaX 250 Price:

£4499

Weight:

180kg

insurance grouP:

10

seat height:

792mm

tank caPacity:

11.8 litres

Tested in T&G issue 70, we said that the X-Max was an impressive package with a flexible engine, a superbly focused chassis and REQUIREMENTS strong progressive braking; its comfort and economy made it a pleasant ride for those longer commutes.

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£4085

Weight:

160kg

insurance grouP:

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seat height:

735mm

syM JoyMaX 300eFi

tank caPacity:

11 litres

Price:

£4299

Weight:

192kg

insurance grouP:

9

seat height:

760mm

tank caPacity:

12 litres

Believe it or not, we haven’t actually tested the Burgman 200i. However, it doesn’t really matter which version you look at, the Burgman has always been accepted as a benchmark class leader and has been credited by many as being the original modern day maxi scooter. The fact that it’s still around and going strong stands as a testament to its build REQUIREMENTS quality and the following it has with many dedicated clubs and forums means that if you need advice, you don’t have to look too far.

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SYM has two contenders in the maxi stable (the GTS Evo being the other). The Joymax - complete with auto headlights - has REQUIREMENTS superb linked brakes and well damped suspension, which makes it very stable; it also has a great turning circle. (Tested in T&G issue 87).

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AJS Crazy 50 £1049

AJS Digita 50 £799

AJS Firefox 50 £1049

AJS JSM 50 Motard £1599

AJS Bobber 125 £2929

AJS Daytona 125 £2929

AJS DD125E MK2 £1749

AJS Eco 125 £1299

AJS Eco Custom 125 £1299

AJS EOS 125 MK2 £2929

AJS JSM 125 Motard £1599

AJS NAC12 £1799

AJS Exactly 125 £1049

AJS EOS 350 £3409

AJS SPT 350 £2929

AJS Stellar 350 £2900

APRILIA SR 50 R £2120

APRILIA SR Motard 50 £1870

49cc/2T auto/AM licence/4bhp/4.7 ltrs A very trick looking scooter with MX bars, sports pipe with alloy muffler, digital clocks, double disc brakes, parts and labour warranty.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHIII We say: Budget sporty fifty.

49cc/2T geared/AM licence/5bhp/8.5 ltrs The JSM 50 is a great looking two stroke supermotard. It’s got 38mm forks, alloy wheels, LED lights and wavy discs.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Smart looking supermotard.

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrs The DD125E (Regal Raptor) looks quite tasty, or at least it does for a bike costing less than £1800!

Don’t expect Japanese levels of finish on the chrome and you won’t be disappointed.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Custom bike on a budget!

AJS – BAOTIAN

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrs Twin cylinder liquid cooled engine, twin front discs and the kind of styling usually reserved for bigger bikes, it’s an Orange County Shopper!

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHI We say: Proper custom style 125!

125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/6bhp/4.7 ltrs Smart modern style. Easy to ride with smooth torquey 4-stroke engine, comes with a back carrier.

Good fuel economy. 12 month parts & labour warranty.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHIII We say: Basic 125cc scooter from AJS.

320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/14 ltrs Sumptuous dual seating, fuel injected, liquid cooled engine, twin front discs and loads of Chinese bargain priced styling.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: A2 class 320cc cruiser.

HOW THE NEW Make and model

49cc/4T auto/AM licence/2bhp/4.7 ltrs Scootering for the budget rider, 4-stroke economical engine but only produces 2.1bhp so don’t expect much power!They don’t get much cheaper though.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHIII We say: Basic 50cc budget scoot.

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/8 ltrs Old school design, twin cylinder liquid cooled power, hard tail suspension and a sprung single saddle.The Bobber needs sitting on to appreciate how mad this 125 looks.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHI We say: How cool does that look?

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/10 ltrs With a claimed 75mpg and £15 a year road tax a bargain priced commuter bike like the Eco 125 makes a lot of sense.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Economical 4-stroke commuter

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/8.5 ltrs USD forks, Pro-shock rear suspension, anodised alloy rims, wavy discs, LED lights, gear position indicator and plenty of style.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Good looking 125 motard.

320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/14 ltrs If you’re looking for a budget custom bike then AJS is the place to go, they’ve got plenty in their range.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: More custom styling from AJS!

49cc/2T /AM licence/bhp/7 ltrs Aprilia’s SR 50 R is an out and out sports scoot with a good pedigree. It’s liquid cooled two stroke Minarelli engine gives good acceleration and a decent de-restricted speed, plus scope for tuning.

Tested:T&G Issue 35 Star rating: HHHHI We say: Great Italian 50.

49cc/2T auto/AM licence/3bhp/4.7 ltrs This nippy little Firefox was new in 2012, it’s a 50cc two stroke with LED lights, rear rack and quite nice styling. Just £1049 on the road so it’s worth a look.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Good looking 2 stroke fifty.

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/14 ltrs The Daytona 125 forms part of an impressive looking line up of out of the ordinary learner legal and A2 bikes from AJS. Liquid cooled, twin cylinder engine as well!

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Tasty looking learner legal custom bike.

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/10 ltrs Sit up and beg riding position, economical 75mpg (claimed) engine and an attractive price make this Eco Custom worth a look.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Budget naked AJS.

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/10bhp/18 ltrs You don’t get many liquid cooled twin cylinder 125’s and this one looks quite cool too with it’s rear exit exhausts.We’ve not ridden it but it should be quite torquey.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Twin cylinder naked 125.

320cc/4T geared/A2 licence/20bhp/10 ltrs A2 licence friendly bike from AJS, twin cylinder fuel injected, liquid cooled motor, twin front discs and a comfortable riding position.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Naked 320cc bike from AJS.

49cc/2T auto/AM licence/4bhp/7 ltrs The SR Motard is inspired by super motard styling, it’s powered by a two stroke engine so there’s tuning potential...

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHI We say: Nice looking two stroke.

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APRILIA RS4 50 £3099

50cc/2T geared/AM licence/bhp/14.5 ltrs A great introduction to the sportsbike world, the RS50 still retains the 2-stroke engine, rides perfectly and looks stunning.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHH We say: Perfect but pricey 50.

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APRILIA Sportcity Cube 125 £2820

APRILIA SR Motard 125 £2170

APRILIA RS4 125 £4299

APRILIA SRV 850 £8280

BAOTIAN BT49QT - 9 Speedy £829

BAOTIAN Eagle £1099

BAOTIAN Apollo 10 £899

BAOTIAN Apollo 12 £999

BAOTIAN Eagle 50 GT £1149

BAOTIAN Falcon 50 R £1299

BAOTIAN Monza 50 £1299

BAOTIAN Monza 125 £1399

BAOTIAN Citibike 125 £1399

BAOTIAN Evolution 125 £1229

124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/15bhp/9 ltrs Powered by the ever reliable Leader motor, this Italian large wheeler should give the competition a run for their money. Handling is good with plenty of ground clearance.

Tested:T&G Issue 63 Star rating: HHHHI We say: Good dependable 125.

125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/15bhp/14.5 ltrs The RS 125 was always the two stroke to own, it looks even sexier now but comes with a slightly dull 4-stroke engine. Still a great bike though.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHH We say: Fantastic looking learner bike.

49cc/4T auto/AM licence/3bhp/5 ltrs This excellent little scooter is lightweight, manoeuvrable and exceptionally economical, yet performs superbly for such a compact budget priced machine.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: You can’t grumble at this price.

50cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrs Well priced and stylish looking Baotian for less than £900, a bargain for entry level scootering. It’s based on the best selling BT49QT but has some added style and nicer paintwork.

Tested:T&G Issue 91 Star rating: HHHII We say: Tidy budget priced scooter.

50cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrs The GT has smooth lines, sharp headlamps, a profiled seat and angular mirrors, plus a sports style exhaust, wavy front brake disc, red calliper and sports graphics.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Baotian scooters are great value.

50cc/4T auto/AM licence/3bhp/5 ltrs The Baotian Monza is a comfortable and practical retro scooter, Italian styling at Chinese prices!Well worth a look if you’re on a budget.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: Tasty retro 50.

125cc/4T /A1 licence/9bhp/6 ltrs This‘big-wheeled’, full-size commuter is packaged with a learner-legal engine and fully automatic ‘twist-n-go’transmission.

Tested:T&G Issue 85 Star rating: HHHII We say: Quite a tasty little commuter.

124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/bhp/7 ltrs The SR Motard 125 is powered by an economical 124cc 4-stroke motor. It features 14”wheels, a powerful 220mm front disc and a sumptuous two-tone seat with white stitching.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHHI We say: Well built Italian 4-stroke 125.

839cc/4T /A licence/76bhp/18.5 ltrs This is the ultimate sports scooter, v-twin engine and 76bhp on tap, superb handling thanks to that twin beam frame, fantastic Brembo Gold Series brakes and super sexy Aprilia RSV styling.

Tested:T&G Issue 86 Star rating: HHHHH We say: The ultimate sports scooter.

49cc/4T /AM licence/4bhp/5 ltrs The lightweight Eagle 50 is mounted on 12”alloy wheels with low profile tyres, standard equipment includes rear parcel rack which will accept a top box.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHHII We say: A decent little budget scooter.

50cc/4T auto/AM licence/4bhp/5.5 ltrs This is the larger 12”wheeled Apollo 12, it’s basically the same as the Apollo 10 but with larger wheels for added stability. Not a bad little scooter for less than a grand.

Tested:T&G Issue 91 Star rating: HHHII We say: Less than a grand, you can’t go wrong.

50cc/2T auto/AM licence/5bhp/6 ltrs Designed to turn heads, the Falcon has multispoke alloys, carbon fibre finished mudguard, adjustable rear suspension a two tone seat, LED lamps, halogen headlights and a digital dash.

Tested:T&G Issue 86 Star rating: HHHII We say: Smart looking 2-stroke.

124cc/4T /A1 licence/bhp/6 ltrs Talk about Baotian scooters catching up on the design front!This Monza is gorgeous and comes at a great price. It looks just as good in the flesh and rides well too.

Tested:T&G Issue 80 Star rating: HHHHI We say: Stylish retro 125, not bad at all.

125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/9bhp/6 ltrs The Evolution is a streamlined machine with indicators integrated into the sleek bodywork to compliment the halogen headlamps and set the tone for this versatile scooter.

Tested:T&G Issue N/A Star rating: HHIII We say: A well priced commuter machine.

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READERS’ FREE ADS APRiLiA RS50

2006, (56), t&t till Aug 2013, vgc, low mileage, 9000 kms, two owners from new, still restricted, not been messed with, £950 ono Tel. 07747 732138. Morecambe

HONDA 90

Y reg, 11,000 miles, used till last year, now Sorned. £500 Tel. 01865 779442. Oxon

HONDA CBF125

2010, tax end August, first service at 600 miles in Sep, only 2100 miles from new, both keys & service book, 116 mpg, tax is £16 a year, £1650 Tel. Tony 07868 843489. Kent

HONDA CBR125R

2011, newer chunkier looking model, vgc, 5900 miles, no service history as done privately, both keys, toolkit & service booklet, £1900 ono Tel. 07547 180901. London

HONDA SiLVERWiNG

Superscoot, Dec 12, extras, unwanted Xmas gift, cost £6800 + plush comfy ride, 100mph, mint save £1200 £5600 Tel. 07500 163078; 077890 61218. East Yorks

SUZUKi BURGMAN

400cc, 2008, black, heated grips, hand shields, 2,900 miles, t&t, excellent condition, reason for sale disability, £2850 Tel. 01132 771364. W Yorks

APRiLiA SPORT

City Cube, 2012, 300cc, white, excellent condition, garaged, year’s manufacturer’s warranty remaining, top box, heated grips, 2,064 miles, £2750 Tel. 07929 317009. S Yorks

HONDA ANNOVA ANF

125cc,2003, 4,700 miles, excellent condition, t&t, screen, top box, commute or fun bike, mature owner £850 Tel. 01803 327832. Devon

HONDA CBR 125R

2010, only done 1117 miles, lovely condition, £2250 Tel. Adrian 07825 267080. Lincs

HONDA CG125

2007, 10,768 miles, MoT May 2013, vgc, garaged winter svc/health check 10,740 miles, econ commuter/learner, £1150 ono Tel. 0161 8656653. Gtr Manchester

KAWASAKi 500 EX (GPZ)

1988, Sorn, since 2007, 34,000 miles, new tyres, plugs, battery, good condition, £500 Tel. 01507 527264. Lincs

SYM JET SPORT

X 50cc, 2800 miles, never dropped and in super condition, V5 present, any inspection welcome, £800 Tel. 07837 677615. Wiltshire

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DERBi GPR 50

Brilliant, no scratches or dents, vgc, t&t, tested till Jan 14!, only 5441 miles which is great! beginner/ commuter bike needs new starter motor. £950 ono Tel. 07590 555091.

HONDA CB400 NB

1983, black, t&t May 13, new C&S good tyres, ideal commuting bike, (No canvassers) £600 ono Tel. 01594 837502. Glos

HONDA CBR125

Limited Edition Repsol 2007, £1450 ono Tel. 07508 514614. West Midlands

HONDA CG125

2006, 10,500 miles, MoT til June, tax end of Feb (only £16), 2 previous owners, always garaged, great learner bike/commuter £1150 ono Tel. Emma 07766 838363. Gtr London

KTM 125 DUKE

Sep 2011, still six months warranty, excellent condition, 2400 miles, £2400 Tel. 01805 804615. Devon

SYM JET 4

125cc, 2010, black, white and gold, one previous owner, vgc, no tax, £1200 ono Tel. 0777 3136697.

Staffs.

HONDA

49cc scooter, 2002, t&t, clean, no rust, no cracks on panels, gc, good tyres, starts & runs ok, two keys, jacket, helmet & gloves almost new if required. Tel. 01952 462750.

HONDA CBF 125

Learner legal, reg Apr 2012, one lady owner from new, 4,300 miles, full s/h, two keys, £1900 ono Tel. 07821 711891. Devon

HONDA CBR125

RW-9 Super Sport 2008, black/red, December 2008, vgc, no scratches, never been dropped, genuine 1386 miles from new, MoT, fsh, £2000 ono Tel. 07515 647156. Norfolk

HONDA iNNOVA

ANF 125, November 2008, 12 mths’ MoT, 3k miles, learner friendly, super economic 140 average mpg, eco friendly, vgc, one owner, £1225 ono Tel. 07850 432892. Mid Lothian

NECO ABRUZZi

50cc learner legal, no L plates required, very low mileage, retro looking styled on the Vespa VBB, under 300 miles, t&t, 2011 plate, £1200 Tel. 07596 743408. Hamps

VESPA ET4

automatic scooter, 125cc, 7400 miles, blue, MoT & tax Nov 2013, £895 ovno Tel. 07772 797112.

Derbyshire

HONDA 400RR

stripped, cleaned, rebuilt, using Honda RVF400 USD f/forks, bodywork by TYGA using Honda NSR 250/500. Can email more details Tel. 07985 644859. Herts

HONDA CBF 125MB

Reg April 2012, 500 miles, taxed, £2200 Tel. 078100 44724. S Yorks

HONDA CBR125

2010, fsh tax, great ride, starts first time, vgc, under 7000 miles, garaged, two owners from new, grab yourself a bargain, £1850 ovno Tel. 07935 338663. Wiltshire

HONDA SH300i

57 plate, red, only 8,500 miles, one previous owner, ABS, top box, all history, year’s MoT, excellent commuter, mint condition, £2350 Tel. 07546 963739. London

SUZUKi BURGMAN

AN400Y, 1999, 25k miles, great condition, fsh, tax & MoT, great commuter all year round, £1099 Tel. 07570 807151. Northants

VESPA GTViE

retro scooter, Jan 2009, Portifino green, comes with loads of extras, excellent condition, lady owner.

Tel. 07971 482229. Somerset

For Sale 125 GTS 2009, red, MoT and tax, 20k km on clock, full crash bars and front and rear carriers, new front shock and water pump, swap/px for classic Lammie/Vespa, cash e/w, £1450. Tel. 07875 736180. Cheshire. aJS CSr 250 1963, tax, MoT, runs very well, new mudguards, fresh paint, CSR is the rare model, also selling BSA Bantam, £1650 ovno. Tel. 07963 054007. Worcs.

APRILIA SR125 V reg, black & orange, runs & rides spot on, owned 7 years, new rollers & grips, little bit rough here & there, but still good condition, no t&t but will test no probs, £425 ono. Tel. Ray 0798 6771691. W Yorks.

BENELLI K2 100cc scooter, Y, 2001, MoT and tax till Oct, new battery, fair cond, £350 ono. Tel. 0113 2886167 (night); 07783 865919 (day). Leeds.

BETA EURO CUSTOM Italian Suzuki DR350 single engine, 5k miles, one owner, Smart bike, brakes, lights, everything works, been standing some time, fuel problem, might break, offers around £400. Tel. 01767 692234. Beds.

GILERA NEXUS 500 05 reg, silver, 12,800 miles, MoT 19/6/13, Sorned, new f/r tyres/pads, battery, HPI ok. £1250. Tel. 07977 986730; 01924 505401. W Yorks.

GTS 300 SUPERSPORT 2010, 14,000 miles, Ltd Edition, titanium grey, large screen, smoked short screen, floor rack, rear sprint rack, rare matching top box & back rack; also matching top box interior leather bag, 12v socket, wavy discs, smoked lenses, Vespa cover. Tel. 07843 416277.

HONDA 600 Silver Wing, reg 08, 2011, silver top box, 2,000 miles, unmarked, as new, £4200. Tel. 07908 425308.

Middx.

HONDA CB600 F/A Hornet, ABS, combined brakes, H.I.S.S., 07 reg, 7,000 miles, full Honda s/h, gold colour, tax Feb 14, MoT Mar 14, vgc, dry miles only, £2950. Tel. 01228 670233. Cumbria.

HONDA CG125 2007, 10,768 miles, MoT May 2013, vgc, garaged winter svc/health check 10,740 miles, econ com-muter/learner, £1150 ono. Tel. 0161 8656653. Gtr Man. HONDA DREAM 50 New, unreg’d, Honda Dream 50R, black racer, still in-wraps, £7650, suit office on living room, £4650. 07971 306511; 01302 858083. S Yorks.

HoNDa CB 350 Twin, 197373, bike being rebuilt, all expensive work done, paid £800 for bike, new tank £400; resprayed tank and side panels green, £150; seat recovered black round the sides with Honda badge at rear, top part green to match tank and panels, new rear tyre.

Offers Tel. 01226 781807; 07535 245788. S Yorks.

HONDA CG125 2006, 10,500 miles, MoT til June, tax end of Feb (only £16), 2 previous owners, always garaged, great learner bike/commuter and very cheap to insure, perfect. £1150 ono. Tel. Emma 07766 838363. Gtr London.

HoNDa CB 500 Twin 2000 reg, tax 31/10/13, MoT 15/10/13, new tyres, screen, rear rack, crash bars, any trial, immac cond, £1650. Tel. 07535 245788; 01226 781807.

S Yorks.

HoNDa CBF 125 2012, red, black, 578 miles, scuff to rear fairing, £1600 ono. Tel. 07758 516696. .

HoNDa CBF 125 2012, only used few months, had £900 spent on it following minor accident, £1800. Tel. 01424 813227. East Sussex.

HoNDa ForeSIGHT 250cc scooter, 2001, silver, low miles, very clean, £1599. Tel. 01751 4301409; 07817005441. N Yorks.

HoNDa SeS Dylan 125, 2006, 1400 miles, metallic red, excellent condition, one mature owner, £1200 ono. Tel. 07597 811046. Bucks.

HoNDa SIlVerWING 600cc, want to try a Superscoot, here' a cheap one, 2001, silver, MoT/tax, owner bought new, £1275 ono. Tel. 01603 867274.

Norfolk.

HoNDa SIlVerWING 600 Plush superscoot, ABS extars, 62 reg, Dec 12, cost £6800 + unwanted Christmas gift, mint, comfy 2-up, 100mph, machine save £1200 'not to be missed' £5600. Tel. Pete 0778 9061218; 07500 163078.

Yorks.

HoNDa VISIoN SCooTer 80cc, 1995 model, full MoT and tax, 6k miles only, new rear tyre, as new, £475. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

JaMeS SUPer SWIFT 250cc, 1962, with 4T engine, in stunning condition, infact concours, V5 and old log book, £2750. Tel. 01270 781235.

Cheshire.

KAWASAKI ZXR400 1993, 35,000 miles, MoT June 2013, vgc, head recon at 34k, many bills & MoTs, on the button, £1150. Tel. 07803 015180.

Bedfordshire.

KAWASAKI NINJA 250R black, 6400 miles, two owners, brilliant condition, 33bhp legal with no restrictions, £2995 ono. Tel. 07794 673307. Flintshire.

KAWASAKI ZXR 400 1993, 35,000 miles, MoT June 2013, vgc, head recon at 34k, many bills & MoTs, on the button, £1150. Tel. 07803 015180.

Bedfordshire.

MZ ETZ 125 1988, black, 235 miles, yes 235, standing for years, runs, new battery, V5, on original tyres, £200 or new Dunlops, £300, spare engine condition unknown, £50 if required. Tel. 01293 410976.

HONDA PS 125i 2008, black, excellent condition, one owner, s/h, 7,400 miles, £1250 ono. Tel. 01773 852748. Derbys.

KYMCO Super 8 125cc, mint condition, not a scratch or a scuff, nothing, spotless, electric start, starts first time, every time, kept garaged under dust sheets, £1395 ono.

Tel. 07837 065750 or 07753 249379.

KYMCO AGILITY 50cc 4stroke, 2011 Oct, one owner, tax December, 2,300 miles, economical, lovely, £680 Tel. 07809 417260. Middx.

KYMCO NEXXON 125 red, tax and MoT, top box, 2008, excellent condition, 8,000 miles, £550 Tel. 01604 812680. Northants.

LAMBRETTA SX 200 or TV 175 Series 2, anything considered please. Tel. 01744 884998; 01744 884998.

Lancs.

MOPED 50cc for sale, taxed until 31 Jan, MoT until Feb 2013, £400 ono. Tel. 07595 418235. Dorset.

PEUGEOT ELYSTAR 150 fuel injected four stroke, 2002 plate and Eleyseo 100 two stroke W plate, both with V5 & Sorn, fix up or break, £400 the pair, buyer collects. Tel. Pete 07766 144998.

PIAGGIO X8 125, beautiful black, 06 reg, a substantial, comfortable super scooter with loads of boot space, less than 7000km done, t&t, only £1500 ono. Tel. 07986 487299. Surrey.

PIAGGIO VESPA GT Vie Della Moda, 300cc, Dec 2011, 1200 miles only, screen, matching top box/rest, chrome side protection, WXX61 GXP, burgundy cover, made to fit this bike FOC. £3350. Tel. 01454 310276. Bristol.

PUCH 50 MAXI MOPED 1974, not running, no V5, complete bike, £250 ono. Tel. 01753 869566. Berks.

PIAGGIO MP3 400 2007, 10,070 miles, taxed Sept, screen, top box, fair condition, needs front tyres, £2000. Tel. 01622 670979. Kent.

PIAGGIO TYPHOON 125 2stroke mid 90s for sale as a scraper, ready to break or sell whole, good condition, no MoT or tax, any reasonable offers considered. Tel. 07450 404186. Devon.

PIAGGIO X9 2002, 500cc, 12k miles, top box, body blanket, new MoT, blue, selling due to health, £1400. Tel. 07512 553141. Herts.

PIAGGIO X9 250 2001, 13k, new clock, tyres, red, t&t, vgc, mature rider. £600 ovno. Tel. 01922 644988. W Mids.

POLINI VARIATOR new Whitewall tyres, top box, many new parts, MoT, taxed, immac, £2175. Tel. 01202 890704. Dorset.

SYM SYMPLY 125 60 reg, only 3,828 km, silver, top box, excellent condition, bought new, selling as I prefer a car, £1150 ono. Tel. 07956 303487. Herts.

VESPA 250 GTS Black, 6k miles only, chrome front mudguard and horn, panel, fly screen, crash bars, Leo Vince exhaust. Tel. 01202 890704.

Dorset.

SUZUKI GSR600 K6, blue, only 3995 miles, many extras alarm etc, £3250. Tel. Gary 07811 134244. Kent.

SUZUKI GT250B 1978, t&t, ready to ride away, call for details, £1600. Tel. 01254 237704. Lancs.

VESPA GTS300 on a 60 plate, in red, with less than 2000 miles, full chrome kit, tax, both keys, all paperwork & reg in my name, £2700 may take p/x Tel. 07901 656348. S Yorks.

VESPA PX 125E crank case slightly damaged, rebuild or number, £100-£50; set of side panels, good condiiton, no filer, £100 p&p.

Tel. 07852 595453. S Cumbria.

VESPA S50 08, 4k miles, Zaffarano orange, good condition, just serviced, 11 mths' MoT, Vespa screen fitted. £1295 ono Tel. 07906 574445. B'ham.

XEVO 400 Dec 11, 3500 miles as new condition, garaged, S/S exhaust, smoked screen, £3000 ono Tel. 01992 414619.

Hertfordshire.

YAMAHA JOG 50cc scooter, 2009 model, full s/h, just 4k miles from new, mint, MoT, c/w workshop manual and service book, £995 ovno. Tel. 01246 203303. Derbys.

YAMAHA XJ 600N 1999, 15k miles, exc cond, £1200 or p/x for 250cc/400cc scooter. Tel. 01723 373272. N Yorks.

YAMAHA 350 YPVS 1991, 20k miles, fully professionally restored, finished in black with silver decals, will have 12 months MoT, must be seen, £2650. Tel. 01664 565778; 07836 251850. Leics.

YAMAHA SLIDER 50 2000, just been rebuilt and with new parts, oil, the fluids have been changed, great scooter for someone that has passed their CBT, c/w t&t. £600. Tel. 07985 644859. Herts.

YAMAHA YBR 125 2011, red, 4670 miles, full service history, superb condition, great bike to learn on, I used this bike to pass my test, but now I have a bigger bike. £1550. Tel. 01507 601899. Lincs.

YAMAHA YBR 125, silver, immac, with only 2,818 genuine miles, great little commuter, £1650 ovno. Tel. 01225 400424. Wilts.

YAMAHA YBR 125 Excellent condition, red, 3,300 miles, bought from new, Sept 2011 (61 reg), has been kept indoors all winter! No need for MoT, but needs service. Great learner bike or commuter bike! £1600 ono. Tel. 07963 720650. W Sussex.

YAMAHA YBR 125 Custom, 2012 (12), excellent condition, 1,998 miles, red, top box, heated grips, 1 lady owner, good learner bike, 13 months warranty left, £2199 ono. Tel. 07983 557627. Suffolk.

YAMAHA FJR1300 genuine Yamaha top box with three locks, small mark on the front, £250, FJR1300 Bagster tank cover, blue and grey, £45 all + p&p. Tel. 01925 730068.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA DRAGSTAR 125 t&t till Nov 2013, very tidy condition for age, £1500 ono.

Tel. 07734 190700. Somerset.

YAMAHA RD 350R, 1994, red and white, 12,700 miles, good condition, Hagon monoshock, Renthal higher handlebars fitted plus original handlebars, etc., to return to standard £1750. Tel. 01642 491594; 07816 340143. N Yorks.

YAMAHA YBR 125, 06, excellent condition, 12k miles, red, new tyres, sprockets, chain, bat, clocks, used daily, reliable tidy bike, first to see!

12 months' MoT, 5 months' tax, top box, £1400 ono. Tel. 077960 29925. W Yorks.

YAMAHA YBR 250, silver, May 2010, top box, 1500 dry miles, as new, £2950. Tel. 01268 799133 or 01268 692394. Essex.

ParTS For Sale COMPLETE HEADLIGHTS assembly, lens, reflectors, wiring and bulbs (damage to backplate lugs), plus owners manual, £35 ono. Tel. 02380 892606. Hampshire.

HONDA CB 250F Jade, monoshock model, spares, engine may suit 250/6 build, bought to make replica, no time Honda NTV 650, bodywork gold/grey, custom paint job, ie tank - tail unit mudguard - side panels, £150.

Tel. 07954 248611. Durham.

MISCellaNeoUS 6 YEARS OF TWIST 'N' GO 2006 until 2012, anyone want them? Buyer collects. Tel. 0141 9590457. Glasgow.

APRILIA JACKET as new, size M, £5. Tel. 07941 423097.

Cambs.

BACK ISSUES OF TWIST & GO: Nos: 1-34 plus Issue 47.

Would prefer to sell as 1 lot & for pick up only due to weight of items. Offers. Tel. 07766 450836. Wilts.

BURGMAN AN400 SCREEN as new, Tewkesbury area, £50 Tel. 01684 296394. Glos.

SELECTION MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING inc jacket, trousers, helmet and child's helmet, never worn. Tel. 07989 984989 for details. N Yorks.

WaNTeD BURGMAN 400 K6 model, or Honda Silverwing, or T Max with low mileage and good condition. Tel. 01706 212870 anytime. Lancs.

CAN YOU HELP? I'm searching for Lambretta Jet 200, reg no PKA 698M, last seen in the late 1970s in the Lancs area. Any info would be appreciated please, Tel. 0777 5575538 or text. Lancs.

SEAT WANTED for 2002 Beverly 500, condition not a priority. Tel. 07737 979780.

Kent.

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