2000 Gilera Cougar 125 review from United Kingdom
"Nasty learner killer"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Horrible!
Battery flat.
Chain and sprockets, carburation problems.
General comments?
Burn it! Burn IT!
The bike's handling is atrocious and two up, border line lethal. Very soft suspension and a feeble engine for what is, a big bike.
If you like the chopper look, then you might call it pretty. Ersatz Harley Davidson without the cred'.
Grip it's almost completely absent, especially in the wet.
Low speed riding is a real chore but, if you're a learner, if you can master this weasel, it'll make you the most expert bike handler on the road.
Should you live long enough to pass your test. You will pass 'top of the class'. You'll be a low speed God!
Watch out for 30mph speed traps/cameras. The speedo bounces madly, so average speed has to be guessed at 20-50 30-60 Quick quick... do the the maths, over? under? FLASH! Too fast. 3 points and £60 lighter, Drat!
Nasty bike, very nasty.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 2/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Handling marks | 0/10 |
| Braking marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2008 |