Piaggio Carnaby 125 Review

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carnabyrider's Review of Piaggio Carnaby 125

29th Dec 2008

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    9 months
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2008
  • Build quality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Handles well, feels secure, has good brakes and a strong engine


Bad Points

Stiff ride even with the damper at the softer setting


General Comments

Very happy with my Carnaby, it always starts first time and gives me more miles than official figures suggest. I refuel every 200 miles (I get the maximum 9 litres in everytime ... and a drop more). The running costs is also kept down by stretching the recommended service frequency, especially if the bike is driven in a civilized manner. Note that a full service every 3,000km at a cost of £60/ £70 means a cost comparable to that of servicing a car every 10,000 miles. Understandably manufacturers err on the safe side in their recommendations. Bear in mind that stretching the service frequency may invalidate the guarantee but I accept the gamble. To soften the ride make sure the rear tyre is not overinflated (ie beyond 30 psi). One other small concern is with the weight of the bike combined with the height of the seat. Someone under 6ft is unlikely to rest both feet flat on the road to stabilize the machine if necessary. Riding the machine over snow or ice would be ... dicy I suppose. That's when a lighter machine with a slightly lower seat might be an advantage. Here I am thinking of the Honda 125 HS.

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  • carnabyrider Rank: Lance Corporal on 6th Jun 2009

    One year and 5000 happy miles with the Carnaby didn't prevent me from itching for something more gutsy. When I spotted a nearly new Honda SH300 I couldn't resist to have it. I have loved my Carnaby but the Honda is in an altogether different league. It really flies and is so smooth. The Rolls of the scooter world I guess. And I get both feet squarely on the ground as well when stopping. The penalty for this is a smaller underseat compartment. That copes just about with a semi-jet helmet but not much else. And the Honda will not allow me 100 mpg for sure. But the riding is so good that I am prepared to forgive a lot.