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AJS Regal Raptor DD125E
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Average Ratings for AJS Regal Raptor DD125E

  • Build quality4 stars
  • Reliability4.1 stars
  • Value for Money4.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.2 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

19 Reviews For AJS Regal Raptor DD125E

  • Guest 26th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i love my AJS when she actually works!!! her battery keeps dying, her fuse keeps blowing, and its a bit embarrasing when i indicate i sound like a reversing lorry because the indicators broke!

    Apart from those things when she gets going she is brilliant have had her in rain, sunshine, wind,

    Although the place i got it from i dont trust at all when they work on her she always comes back with the same or more problems!!! so if anyone knows a qualified AJS mechanic nearer swindon than oxford please email me?

    speedway_freak@hotmail.co.uk ( i would really appriciate this) and as shes still under warranty its a wee bit annoying!

    but i would reccomend an AJS to people just make sure you get it a bit closer to home so you dont have to ride back in awful conditions when the people refuse to drop it back off!

  • bigwheels 28th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Hi . i have just brought a regal rapter dd125e (new 2009 model)as a commuter to go to work over the winter while my triumph hibernates.I have had a suzuki marauder 125 previously so i can compare the two.I don,t know about the old water cooled engine but this new two cylinder air cooled engine is far superier than the single pot suzukis however the ajs choke has little or no effect and can be a problem as you can,t start the engine with the kick stand down therefore unable to let the beastie wa ...

  • geordie20082008 Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The AJS Regal Raptor DD125E is a good comfortable machine,reliable yes,problems consist of ,anything rubber e.g battery strap,all gators,side panel grommets etc perish & fail quickley.Head lamp poor not strong enough,indicator switch prone to fail when weather is wet,poor quality of chain stretches quickly.No center stand.Chrome work poor.

  • Guest 9th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had this AJS Regal Raptor DD125E bike for a year now and I have to say, it's awesome. I have lost count of how many times I have been asked how big the engine is, and every time that person has gone away surprised to learn it's only a 125cc.
    I have had a couple of problems, but it's all basic wear and tear that you would expect over time (chain stretching, problems with air filter, electrics, etc) - it is 3 years old after all.
    I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking to buy a c ...

  • yetster 6th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Aside from the fact that the company I bought the bike off was useless in customer care, the indicators being a bit dodgy and dropping it (nothing damaged that can't be replaced!), I've loved owning my AJS Regal Raptor DD125E bike. Granted that it is the only bike I've ridden since my cbt, I don't feel the need to pass my test and save up for a faster bike yet, after 6 months of ownership.

    It struggles somewhat when going up hills and doesn't like heavy rain, but, I've found that, despite the ...

  • weetam201946 Rank: Lance Corporal 13th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i like my 125 regal raptor and always looking for bits and bobs for mine.
    I think its a good bike for price and for learner,s.
    would like to have larger front sprocket on driveside of engine.as it over reves asnd i think this would solve the problem

  • assassins creed 27th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    AJS Regal Raptor DD125E. well part from the 2 bad points i have on mine its an all round nice bike i have the black one with the silver flames on the tank and the guards and allways turn heads with if any person wanting a first time bike should add this bike to there wish list.just wish i could get a better exhaust system for it .ive added pannyards t bar decal crome hand grips .but cant find a custom exhaust for it .
    bad points alarm lights .reason being lights not bright anough.alarm drains ...

  • mcnelist 19th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Always looking for acessories to add to mine. Has a lot of good points and good looks great road bike and draws a lot of attention great we bike to sit on.

  • VaraDave Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Terrible, Terrible machine. Bought mine 6 months old, hateful in the wet, scary in the wind. I'd 24000 miles on 2 wheeled bikes when i bought this. In the time i had her it completely failed. 1st to go was neutral sensor in gear box. next was kick stand cut out, next was HT leads, next was chain, next was headlamp, next were sprockets, then engine mounts, the cam chain, then fork seals (my mechanic worked for an importer of these he gave the new seals a 400mile expectancy) then forks (bent) this ...

  • Guest 14th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My AJS Raptor is awesome! The electrics are weak on it though, low beam keeps flashing on and off, my indicators dont work, the water temp light keeps coming on even tho its not over heating and the lights onthe dash bored keep flickering, but part from that its all gravy!

  • Mandiedunning Rank: Lance Corporal 22nd Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The AJS Regal Raptor is an excellent looking bike for a 125, a head turner. Cheap to run. Handles well, comfortable. Nice cheap bike on the road. Probably the best of the chinese imports because AJS, the british company, still have control over the build of the bike. I love my AJS.
    I had a bigger sprocket - 15 tooth - fitted to the front in the gearbox. This works wonders, stops it revvin so hard at around 50-60mph. Have done around 1200 Kms so far and it sits nicely at 60 mph, with plenty of r ...

  • Mikefaescotland 8th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    For a learner I suppose it's an alright bike, I personally wouldn't go throwing money into a top of the range 125cc motorcycle, when you pass your test you're going to want something bigger, not to mention how heartbroken you'd be if you dropped it. You know what they say, there's two kinds of motorcyclists; one's who've been in a crash and one's who are going to be. On my DD125e I'm now the former.

  • ajsdisheartened 26th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    If it weren ' t for the problems this bike has given me and the cost it has added to the initial purchase(yeah it was second hand but only 6 months old and barely any miles) I would gladly recommend it to new riders who appreciate the cruiser style, however I cant do that simply because of the trouble it has had, I ' d say save up the extra 500 quid and get yourself a stronger brand name and plump for an Intruder or Marauder.

  • kinky1223 3rd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    it is a fantastic bike! the speed may not be fantastic but the sound of the engine, among the way it looks if unbelivable, the people at ajs really are fantastic designers!

  • lfclol132 21st Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Having had several bikes from gsf600 to trials bikes, I was blown out of the the water with the build quality and the size (being a 125) its a big bike. Being so big you would think its slow, well that where you wrong, OK it does 65mph tops but the gearing is just right AJS have got it spot on. In a nut shell a bike for under £2000 its the best quality bike out there! its a must see before you buy anything else.

  • mattwlky 11th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    A good bike would recommend to anyone who wants a good ride.

  • sparky6321 4th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    For the money I cannot believe how good this bike is. It is a head turner and the economy is great. The guys at AJS were really helpful and quick to respond to queries. The bike is not as quick as my 2 stroke Vespa T5, but then you don't buy a custom-cruiser style 125 to win any races. The bike has a lot of road presence so is good for learners. Mine is still running in so I can't really comment on the full potential but I did squeeze 65 out of it.

  • beam 26th May 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The AJS Regal Raptor DD125E has got good road handling low seat, nice braking, 70mph, cheap insurance, as well know as the lookalike Harley.

  • Megan04 Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I use my AJS Regal Raptor DD125E for commuting and pleasure. I am pleasantly surprised by the good quality, considering how little the bike cost. I've seen similar bikes from China but nothing I've seen comes close to this in terms of quality. Recommended +++++