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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
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Yea pretty much every 125 is using either the Suzuki GN or the Honda CG derived engine. I’ve seen a few Sinnis need entire top ends in the hands of 17 years olds at my mechanics.
Of course, did those riders keep oil topped up and occasionally ride below the red line? We’ll never know.
The main benefit of brands like Sinnis is you can do like I did and buy a ‘cheap’ 90’s Suzuki and almost every single pattern piece to rebuild it comes out at £5.99 + postage.
pdlouche
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.