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Thank you. That's my thinking too. If I can get him thinking gears then he's less likely to buy a former delivery bike.
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There are a few lesser-known brands that use a Suzuki block and are generally pretty trustworthy. Sinnis is based round me and there are loads of them running around, a work mate used to be the brand manager and doesn't have much negative to say about them aside from it not being the most exciting thing in the world.
pdlouche's suggestion is definitely the right answer but if a different aesethetic makes the difference of going for gears or not, Sinnis, Mutt etc are worth a look
jackbepablo
China 125’s are best for people who are young and need ‘cheap’ finance. But you’ll pay the value of the bike twice over in repairs and parts as it dismantles itself.
Occasionally you get a good one but generally they’re a disposable vehicle.
If you can stick to the Japanese brands (Honda, Suzuki etc) you’re in for better quality control and lifespan.
A 90’s 125 well-looked-after will keep going another few years (like my unkillable ‘93 GN125) whereas a 5 year old modern Lexmoto isn’t even good for spares.