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Derbi GPR125 Racing (2010-current)

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New price	£3,819
Used price range	View Derbi GPR125 bikes for sale to see current asking prices
Engine size	124cc
Power	13bhp
Top speed	78mph
Insurance group	4

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Sadly, the two-stroke 125 is all but dead. The recent advent of credible, easy to ride and cheap to run four-strokes is killing sales of fickle, expensive smokers. Derbi’s learner sportsbike gets an all-new design with a four-stroke engine for the first time, going head-to-head with Yamaha’s YZF-R125.

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What we say here is relative – in general motorcycling terms, the Derbi GPR125 is slow and buzzy. But back-to-back with other four-stroke 125s it’s right up there with the quickest (we saw 83mph on the digital dash), and once you get used to having to rev it hard all the time, it’s loads of fun to thrash everywhere. It even holds speed up hills OK, but it’s still only got 13bhp – don’t expect too much.

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125s have to be built to a price – teenagers usually have a limited budget. So the chassis usually suffers. The Derbi has a chassis that looks tricker than it is (the aluminium beam frame is two parts bolted together at the headstock!), but it works OK. The suspension is firm – sometimes too firm over potholes, but it steers and holds a line better than bouncy rival machinery. The radial caliper looks good, but lacks bite – squeeze it hard.

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In terms of bling, the Derbi is the king of the 125s. It has a digital race-look dash that records highest top speed as well as more useful information, upside-down forks, radial calipers and an underslung exhaust. There is a pillion seat – it’s small, high and fitted to a bike not powerful enough for passengers anyway. Compare and buy parts for the Derbi GPR125 in the MCN Shop.

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Because it’s so new we’re unable to give a full appraisal of reliability – our test Derbi GPR125 dealt with nearly 300 miles flat out without complaint, but the finish isn’t the nicest. The brake master cylinders and other bracketry is a bit cheap and nasty, and the whole bike feels a bit plasticky. That’s the pay-off for having the trick bits at a reasonable price.

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Cheaper than an R125, but more expensive than a Honda CBR125R with better spec than both, the Derbi is decent value on paper, but you are getting a less durable product that isn’t likely to retain as much value and desirability as the sought-after Japanese machines. Find a Derbi GPR125 for sale.

Insurance group: 4

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2010: New model

Derbi GPR50: Very similar in design, but with a 50cc two-stroke engine for 16 year-olds. Buy the 125 unless you’re 16 – it’s easier to get on with and holds safer speeds out of town

Specifications

Top speed	78mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Power	13bhp
Torque	7ftlb
Weight	129kg
Seat height	810mm
Fuel capacity	13 litres
Average fuel consumption	65mpg
Tank range	miles
Insurance group	4

Engine size	124cc
Engine specification	Liquid-cooled, four-valve four-stroke. Six gears, chain drive
Frame	Twin spar aluminium beam with double-sided swingarm
Front suspension adjustment	none
Rear suspension adjustment	none
Front brakes	300mm disc
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	100/80-17
Rear tyre size	130/70-17

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My first bike. . .

dan thompson

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...and it's a cracker! I looked at all the 125s on the market, and was put off by the Aprila and Yama's price tag. A review last summer had the Derbi as a dark horse beaten only by the Aprila, and I picked mine up nearly new, pristine for £2k. I have been riding bikes for 3 days now, and I love this bike. 0-30mph is rapid, and the 4th gear is a laugh out loud grin fest. I pulled up at work (motorcycle insurance!) and had a flock of people surround me, all very positive in praise of the looks and sounds (the bike, not me). I plan to ride this for a year, so I am super confident by the time I move up to my next bike, a GSXR 600. This will definately do for now.

08 February 2011
its the best

brian johnson

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this is the best 125 bike on the market its fast easy to ride briliant handling i have had 77mph out of it atm and i ahve not took it back for its service yet so you shold be looking at bout 85mph not 78mph just make sure you run it in probly need any thing eles just ask??

26 November 2010

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harteonline says

Good Bike

I got the Derbi GPR 125 about 2 months ago, its a really good bike its got the looks, acceleration and kit, only thing bad about it are speed up hills max I can get is about 30 (not worn in yet thaw) and the quality on some of the body work (abit ruff on the edges) but apart from that all good, defo worth the money, great for a tall guy like me I'm 6,2 and can ride this bike with out braking my back and wrists

04 May 2011 09:40