2001 Suzuki GN125
Summary:
Amazingly Comfortable!!!
Faults:
Well, I must say that they could install better mud guards so that the bike wouldn't get dirty so often.
And in just two years the key lock has also broken. Meaning I have to check once in a while if the key is still in the lock.
The tail light could also use a little styling and the seat for the pillion rider could be made a tad more comfortable.
General Comments:
With the GN, there's no compromising comfort. Its combination sports bike and cruise bike design make it one of the most outstanding and fun to ride bikes on the international market.
The gloss from the chrome and the absolutely stunning arrangement of lights in the front dash, reminiscent of those of the legendary Harley and the 125 cc compact Japanese power pack, make the GN what it is. Also, its long heritage dating back from the 90s also adds to the charm of this amazing rod.
But most importantly, it is the laid back design and shot saddle height that should appeal to most people. Be it while navigating through the narrow city lanes or cruising blissfully on a highway, the sense of security that comes with a GN is irreplaceable.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th January, 2005
5th Nov 2005, 14:58
I've been learning to ride on a GN125 today and must say it's quite a nice little bike. Unfortunately, it's not as comfortable for me as I'm six foot two, but I did find the handling confidence inspiring, the fork position making it not too quick to turn in, and the handlebars giving great confidence to lean over and to counter-steer.
The switchgear is nice quality, and easy to use with gloved fingers, although the training bike I'm using has a cracked speedometer. I've got it up to 60mph, but I had to drop it down a gear from fifth.
Because it's a small custom with no wind protection, it's hell when you get on the open road, especially in the windy wolds where I am learning. The combination of this and the seat height gives me backache after a while, but it's still huge fun, and the engine sounds meaty for a little bike.
18th Jan 2005, 05:51
Is this review meant to be a joke? A GN125 is about as useful on the highway as a ride on lawnmower. The bike is a sound design, but is certainly not part sports bike. Who has ever heard of a 10 to 15 year history as 'heritage'?
What is the international bike market like in Nepal anyway? Is it easy to acquire european or american bikes there? I once thought that my Yamaha Xs250 was the best thing sinced sliced bread, but after riding the guts out of it and reading about bikes and stopping most weeks at the bike shops on my way home from work, I now realise that it is what it is; an old japanese runabout that is great to blast around town on and keep as a spare bike or for others learners to have a go on.
Having said that, I am not currently riding as I am living overseas, so would love to get my hands on even a GN250. Keep on riding, whatever your steed.