Thread: Duel Use Bike - Aprilia ETX150?

Evening All,

Just wondering if anyone knew how these bikes go for an around town commuter and use on lighter off road, forestry roads, gravel maybe a little mud etc...

I initially thought they'd be ok, however checking reviews found there made in China and mentioned a few things to address if wanting them for longer term use reliable/durable use.

Was considering them for a duel road legal commute/off road bike?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...0?bof=kW0kivCl



Cheers!

Originally Posted by Dublin

Evening All,

Just wondering if anyone knew how these bikes go for an around town commuter and use on lighter off road, forestry roads, gravel maybe a little mud etc...

I initially thought they'd be ok, however checking reviews found there made in China and mentioned a few things to address if wanting them for longer term use reliable/durable use.

Was considering them for a duel road legal commute/off road bike?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...0?bof=kW0kivCl

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Cheers!

I've never found a chinese bike to be worth much. The suspension will have next to zero dampening, the springs will be over hard with little 'spring' in them and 17" wheels are small for off road. The motor may last a few years if the oil and filter is changed every 1000km, the fasteners will rust or fall out before they rust...the list goes on. A decent used Japanese 200 could be had for the price, but each to their own.

Wouldn't touch one of em with a 20 ft bargepole. Second hand Yap stuff will serve and last you much better than a new one of these. And its resale value will be less than a used nappy

Originally Posted by outlander

I've never found a chinese bike to be worth much. The suspension will have next to zero dampening, the springs will be over hard with little 'spring' in them and 17" wheels are small for off road. The motor may last a few years if the oil and filter is changed every 1000km, the fasteners will rust or fall out before they rust...the list goes on. A decent used Japanese 200 could be had for the price, but each to their own.

Didn't realise they made Aprillia's in China?

Just like KTM with their small wee bikes made in India, but the 'proper' bikes are still made in Mattagoffen. 'Proper' Aprillia bikes are still made in Italy.

Did someone say Brazilian, what, what argh bikes. as you where chaps, had me on the edge of my seat for a sec there.

go jap made eyti bikes are great style go like fuck if eyti made but parts can be a bitch with shipping and fuel injection abs are great you really need a name brand like bosch or magnetti marelli or seimens etc

Go Jap, 100%.
Get a nice little dual propose 250.
Not to heavy but lets you ride on the open road to further spots and enough power not to get buried by traffic round town.

DRZ250 used to cheap. less than 3k. they haven't changed in decades