To buy or not to buy? Zing 125cc

[MrZing]

Hi All,

I’m a newbie who is thinking of buying a 2001 Zing 125cc as my first bike. Would you recommend this... is the zing an easy bike to learn on?

Any advice would be much appreciated or any tips on what to look out for when buying a zing?

Thanks

[axy]

Hi All,

I’m a newbie who is thinking of buying a 2001 Zing 125cc as my first bike. Would you recommend this... is the zing an easy bike to learn on?

Any advice would be much appreciated or any tips on what to look out for when buying a zing?

Thanks

Personally, I would not buy it, but the reasons are not Kymco-related, rather "125 cc custom related".

I would rather buy 125 cc scooter than 125 cc custom bike. Even 125 cc "cross" or "offroad" bike like Yamaha TW125 (had it before...) would be a better option.

125 cc customs are slow, have weak brakes, you have to shift all the time (and there is no need for a manul gearbox @125 cc), they handle poorly and they are even worse if you drive a passenger. In fact, they share a lot of traits with bigger custom bikes too.

Yet, the people are different, "your mileage may vary".

[MrZing]

Axy...thanks for your advice. anymore advice from other members would be great

[zombie]

I have followed axy's posts for several months, and have not seen him to post what he does not KNOW. Look for more forums, and keep asking. Most important DO NOT LISTEN to a "blind" comparison. He lives in a far away country so I am not backing him up to prevent a but wooping. Just a respect thing. 

[winginman]

Amen to zombie, if axy says stay away from it ... run.

[axy]

Guys, guys... I am not saying to run away... they say that Zing125 is one of the best and cost-efficient small custom bikes.

It`s just that I would not, for a myriad of reasons.
Perhaps someone else would for sure, but I think (personal opinion!) that 125cc scoot is much better option.

In Croatia quite a number of driving schools use Zings, my gf passed her motorcycle driving license driving Zing.

[MrZing]

axy... advice taken and ive opted to go down the scooter route now. I need a hassle free bike for the commute to work and constantly changing gear would do my head in.

Bad news is guys I have got myself a Peugeot Speedfight 100cc so I probably wont be on here much anymore.

Thanks to everyone for their help and advice.

Matt

[axy]

axy... advice taken and ive opted to go down the scooter route now. I need a hassle free bike for the commute to work and constantly changing gear would do my head in.

Bad news is guys I have got myself a Peugeot Speedfight 100cc so I probably wont be on here much anymore.

Thanks to everyone for their help and advice.

Matt

I feel guilty now for scaring away potential Kymco owner!

[zombie]

I think you stated the facts VERY well. Everyone has different taste's but facts are facts. Actually for a moment I thoufgt about selling mine, and buying a scoot. at Home Depot! The advert. said it is compatible with ALL Ebay parts. 

[wordslinger]

I think you stated the facts VERY well. Everyone has different taste's but facts are facts. Actually for a moment I thoufgt about selling mine, and buying a scoot. at Home Depot! The advert. said it is compatible with ALL Ebay parts. 

 ...now that's just too damned funny....