Cagiva Mito 125 (1991-current)

Ive had this bike now for a few months, has good acceleration in the lower revs and when it hits 8000 rpm it just explodes and leaves most other things a good distance behind. The handling is also very good, big chunky tyres (specially the rear) which helps with stability and cornering and also makes the bike look alot better. They are abit pricey to buy from new, but you can get a decent second hand one between £1300-£2000. The only concern ive ever had with this bike is the reliability. The first month that i had got it its engine blew up and i had to pay for a top end rebuild, and make no mistake, the engine WILL blow up. Its just a matter of time, every 8000 miles is a good bet (if its de-restricted) around 12000 miles if its still restricted, if you can buy one which has just had an engine rebuild, then you have got yourself a great bike for a long time, but otherwise, you just never know when its going to go.

actually its not any smaller just lighter, this bike is amazing i loved it, the only downside was knowing it was two stroke i was never reassured i'd actually get home, is not cheap on fuel and the good oil required aint cheap either. if you can afford to run one and dont rely on it then you cant go wrong, fast acceleration, excellent handling, excellent forks and suspension, not skinny tyres for a 125, you get all the looks and probably faster through the corners than a gsxr750. I might get another and put a single 500 or 660 engine in as only need to engine brackets and fits straight in, that way i can have the fun with a little more reliability. also dont forget i dont know another bike with a 7 speed box.

yes 5/5 for overall is alot, but for a 17yo there's nothing better!! I had 2 mito's in my time as a learner and i've had 8 other motorcycle's since from KX250 with daylight MOT to my current 00'R1. of all my bikes the Mito is still the favourite, realiabilty was never a problem, i ride year round and used the mito for commuting ( I was a daft 17yo with no other transport!) but so long as you warm them for 5 mins they'll never let you down, i covered over 30k on mine handling is superb and rock steady (for a 125) compared to the flighty RS125, the RS might just have it on the track but on the road i the beefy forks and over engineered frame helps soak up the bumps a bit better and i never had another small bike pass me. on a good day and the right road often used to be able to hunt down and shame many a weekend warrior on there bigger bikes. I never had a problem with parts and in this day and age of flee bay its even less of a worry. Buy it, rag it, break it, buy another - you won't regret it.

Great bike very fast for 17 yr old, brakes are really good it handles well in most conditions, the only problem is th reliability which is poor but added up for by the great looks and fast speeds.

I really love this baby Duke when she's on form.Yes it's like a woman!If you don't treat it right it can go quiet on you for a while,So when she's happy you'll really be happy.It's quite big for a 125 and has the power to go faster than the National limit with a pillion too!(Sorry Officer I wasn't trying!).When the chain is adjusted and the battery is full of life all the water,oil(Good stuff!)and fuel(Vpower from SHELL)is working in harmony this bike can really go!.I've had mine for 2yrs(3 on Aug 21st)And had it's 2stroke probs but a few due to neglect from me as I don't know the insides of a bike just how to ride it!So it's taught me to learn as I go and she's well looked after now.Ducati916 looks and handles a dream even 2up what more can I say apart from bring on the 500!!!!.