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“Solid little runner”

★★★★★

written by Astandane on 31/03/2013

I purchased my 11 year old Suzuki to replace my 3 year old Kymco Pulsar which was a total loss through an insurance claim. Between owning these two bikes, I was riding a Yamaha YBR 125, and so have a reasonable base to review the GN. For one, despite being years old the build quality is much better than the Kymco. Not because the Kymco was poor, but because the GN is just built to a better standard, and that shows in it's age. The GN looks very nice and feels more compact and balanced than my old Kymco. The bodywork is indeed minimal,so less to damage. If looked after well the GN is very pleasant to look at. The most exciting thing for me was the ride. The engine is very smooth as is the gearbox, and compared to the Kymco the clutch is better. The Suzuki also sounds nicer, and seems to have a fair balance of power throughout the range of gears. On riding along the same roads as the Kymco, the ride was better and very comfortable. With 20,000 miles on the clock it's also doing well on reliability, something which was a large winning factor for me. Everyone I have met considers them bombproof. Would I have this or the newer YBR? I would have the GN on all accounts. The YBR had no character, and though a very well made machine, just didn't interest me. Pros: Solid, build quality, looks, all the mechanical parts work well. Cons: Prefers to take hills at it's own pace! No real issue.

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“Amazing bike”

★★★★★

written by dannyp887 on 07/10/2012

I have had my GN for just over a year and its been amazing. when I brought it it had 9,000miles on the clock and now has 13,000 and its never let me down. The bike feels very light and nibble in traffic and on the country roads. the tyres are not big fat road tyres but they have plenty of grip. The Suspension is very effective in taking sharp jolts from potholes and not to bouncy. The engine is great, slightly difficult to get going on a cold morning but once she's warm she's fine. Pulls well though all the gears and I get a top speed of about 65mph, though maybe more if I was willing to push the engine higher. Exhaust sounds great for a stock exhaust, really beefy sound though far from ear piercing. The body work is simple, 2 clip on panels housing the battery and the air filter. The chrome mud guards and exhaust look with a bit of polish. My overall conclusion of the bike is that it is great. a great first bike or a great bike for anyone! Handles great, sounds great, looks really good and engine is fantastic and does the job superbly. If you buy this bike you will not regret!

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“Had my Fym suzuki 125 gn for 8 months and she's a star!”

★★★★★

written by on 19/09/2012

Bought my Fym suzuki 125 gn 8 and a half months ago and iv =e never had to repair or rebuild a thing! im nearly 10 stone and im 5"9. on a long straight i hit 73(ish)mph without too much of a push. going down a hill with a slight negative gradient, i have had past the 80 mark without red lining. the bike has 5 gears but if you put a 6th gear into it she would SMASH the 90 marks and make it easier to cruise on. the bike ticks over very smoothly and is fairly quiet. everything is standard on it and works like a dream. ive had a lot of experience with 6 different 50cc's and 3 125's and i can honestly say that the suzuki has been the quickest and most reliable bike ive ever had. Very very economic! does and easy 95+mpg cruising. such a reliable enginge and is vertually bullet proof so dont worry about it being "hammered" around a little.

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“Great 125cc bike”

★★★★☆

written by on 07/09/2012

Hi, I'm a great fans of 2strokes bikes and previously hate 4strokes. I guess because of bad experiences I had riding 4strokes 125c bikes of some friends. They were sooo slow on the first gear and they reached 100km/h with big effort. As my 2stroke Suzuki A100 (yr 92) riding cost was becoming too high, decided to have a 125cc 4srtoke ( for low cost maintenance reasons) even if in the start I was not that excited. But now i'm happy riding my Suzuki GN125cc. Got bike since 8 month now and made a great deal. Its economic, reliable and great 125cc cruiser for cruising around the island (yes i live on a tropical island in the indian ocean) :) And srangely, compared to my friends 125cc 4stroke bikes, i can easily reach 100km/h with stock engine & parts. Oh...i forgot...even reached 125km/h without any mod made to the bike ^^

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“great little bike.”

★★★★★

written by rosey2578 on 22/03/2012

I`ve been riding bikes for over 14 years and have had everything from sports 600`s to a chopper (bad move) so like to think I know me bikes ! Been without a bike for a few months due to garage space so thought I would get a little 125 to commute on. Had my 2007 black gn for about a week now and I think its great, makes me smile just as much as my big bikes although in different ways. It handles great, its nippy in traffic and is great for a blast along country lanes. OK I except its never going to be great on the M6 but for day to day use is a great bike which I find as much fun as anything I`ve ever had plus it cost next to nothing to run !! Think it will be around for awhile, its a lot more than a learner bike its just a great bike full stop. Facts: more than happy to cruise at 55mph (Im 13 stone) had 65 out of it but thats not what im about ! Getting 100 plus mpg £16 to tax and £59 to insure (40)living the dream, get one !

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“I got this bike as my first bike, it was a gift from...”

★★★★☆

written by on 16/05/2011

I got this bike as my first bike, it was a gift from my parents so naturally I am thrilled with it! I completely stripped mine to clean it up and fix any issues as it is second hand. The bike is very very easy to work on and service so its a perfect introduction to bikes! It also looks great. Parts are easy and cheap to obtain if needed. It only needs a litre of oil for a full change!

The riding position of the bike is upright and comfortable, you could sit on it all day. Basically its as easy to ride as wiping your behind. Its really REALLY cheap on fuel I've clocked over 250km on a full tank and still didn't need to go to reserve. The engine itself is absolutely bulletproof and will handle any abuse you give it. Change the oil every 2500km is plenty to keep it running well. Besides that the filter, plug, cam chain and valve clearance are good for alot more mileage. I weigh 9 stone about 52kg and I have gotten 110km/h on a slight downhill but that's pushing it. It will cruise all day at 80-90km/h no problem.

All in all a brilliant starter bike and a great alternative to a scooter.

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Written on: 09/07/2011

hi there i have an suzukign125 sins 1999 and yes it is still going to this day and in very good condition and it is a very good and never let me down and a good commute bike and a good first bike you can tweet me on [email protected] or tweet (@suppermike1)

mike

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“im gonna say just 1 thing bout my bike i love you ”

★★★★★

written by on 05/05/2011

im gonna say just 1 thing bout my bike i love you
no really....its a brilliant bike good on fuel looks gorgous rides like a dream id say deffo first riders bike :)

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“My first bike, perfect for me beging a girl. But even...”

★★★★★

written by on 15/02/2011

My first bike, perfect for me beging a girl. But even me standing at 5ft 5 thinks its a bit small. But i couldn't have bought a better bike. I've fixed loads of things up on it and being 17 and not knowing anything about mechanics i'm pretty chuffed with that :) CHEAP, RELIABLE, FUN, perfect for learners. I recommend this bike to every learner out there!

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“well is a good bike for begginers and is cheap and...”

★★★★★

written by on 22/04/2010

well is a good bike for begginers and is cheap and free maintenance.

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“The GN125 is great bike to ride, had 70mph out of it...”

★★★★★

written by on 05/12/2009

The GN125 is great bike to ride, had 70mph out of it along a strait (after going downhill) and that was pretty much it, few revs more but wouldnt trust going that much futher (atlest for now)

great for around town, great thing to learn on, has enough power to pull a wheelie (done one, didnt mean to, was trying to pull away)

great for the money as well, cheap on fuel (10litre tank/2.2gal)

cheap to repair as well (even though it is a bit of a pain to find parts, but when you do, they are pretty cheap) also easy to work on when needed to.

cheap to insure as well, so a big thumbs up from me! (and im 17yrs old, still cheap for a 125)

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“Suzuki GN 125 is a great bike for learning how to...”

★★★★★

written by on 29/07/2009

Suzuki GN 125 is a great bike for learning how to ride. I am 155 lbs. and 5'8". The bike is a tad small for me, but is a lot of fun and cruises nicely up to 55 mph. Extended riding at 60-65 mph is possible (except up hills and when riding into the wind) but is pretty well maxed out at 65 mph. I've had it up to 75 mph when going down a hill. This is a great bike for riding around in small towns or out of town on roads with a 45-55 mph speed limit. At 90 mile per gallon, it is cheap fun. Even the guys on bigger bikes think it is a cool looking bike.

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“have a Suzuki GN 125 2003 model just starting off and...”

★★★★★

written by on 26/06/2009

have a Suzuki GN 125 2003 model just starting off and find it a great bike to learn on

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“I've had my Suzuki GN 125 for nearly 2 years. Its a...”

★★★☆☆

written by on 09/06/2009

I've had my Suzuki GN 125 for nearly 2 years. Its a 1998 and has done around 35k miles.
In my eyes its been an absolute trashmonkey. It seems every week something else goes wrong, most recently a complete engine refurb which cost a lot and was only done because I thought it would be cheaper than a new bike entirely. I'm not sure it will. The wiring started to fail and numerous other repairs have eventually left me with a bike costing more on repairs than it did on the price of buying it in the first place. And that wasnt cheap.
But its still a lot of fun and apart from having to walk everywhere, and i live in the country, when it breaks down I dont have much of a problem with it. Just dont expect too much on the power front; its definitly a cruiser, not a sports.

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“I have a 2000 Suzuki GN125 (I have owned it for 3 yrs)...”

★★★★★

written by Alicia2 on 09/04/2009

I have a 2000 Suzuki GN125 (I have owned it for 3 yrs) and think it is totally ACE! Fair enough, newer bikes might be more 'punchy' BUT you have to admit, aesthetically this bike is just gorrgeous! Spoked wheels, lots of chrome, dead cheap to run - retro styling without the retro price. I am totally in love with it and if forced to choose between it and the husband, it would be a tough call! These bikes are the 'classics' of tomorrow, so if you have one, hang onto it!

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“just bought my first bike Suzuki GN 125 its a...”

★★★★★

written by jazzer255 on 29/03/2009

just bought my first bike Suzuki GN 125 its a fantastic bike to learn on as im 5 6 so not the tallest but can easily touch the ground with both feet while on bike ude be surprised how important this fact is love my bike think the looks of the gn are superb lashing of crome mine is a o3 model but is spotless and only 8ooo miles on it

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“A friend a I just crossed South America from North to...”

★★★★★

written by EricLB on 01/12/2008

A friend a I just crossed South America from North to South (12,000 km) with those two little Suzuki GN 125 and they were amazing! Everybody told us we were crazy not to buy a big BMW as every rider does but we did not regret at all! We bought them new in Quito, Ecuador and the only problems we had during those 3 months were burned candles (mainly due to the altitude in Peru).
In addition, the GN125 is incredibly easy to ride for beginners: I had never ride before this road trip and I mastered the moto after 2 or 3 days.

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“I bought my Suzuki GN125 18 months ago for £300 ”

★★★★★

written by on 26/09/2008

I bought my Suzuki GN125 18 months ago for £300
It is a M plate on a 1994, done just over 26,000 miles and is still running strong. Not bad on acceleration but tops out at 55-60. Overall I am very pleased with it.

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“I bought a brand new 2008 Suzuki GN125 back in June...”

★★★★★

written by on 28/08/2008

I bought a brand new 2008 Suzuki GN125 back in June and I have to say I absolutely adore it! I'm about 5"4ft and female so I'm by no means strong. I've found it to be very easy to handle, on road and generally moving around on foot. As for the speed of the bike, it takes off very quickly, extremely nippy! Top speed for me is near abouts 75mph, not sure if that's due to my weight or not but either way, I have no problems whatsoever keeping up with fast traffic.
Very comfortable for longer journeys, I usually go for an hour or two at a time, as well as using the bike for commuting to work (20min journey) and I've not had a problem.
Engine heats up nice and quick, gears change smoothly and it looks pretty!
I can't flaw it really - I'll update if something goes wrong.

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“Started learning on a GN125 which I purchased...”

★★★★★

written by Dru Baker on 25/07/2008

Started learning on a GN125 which I purchased privately on ebay for £500 (1998 S plate with 9000 miles on the clock in good order though not pristine).
Normal 125 budget motoring applied. £15 road tax, £56 Third Party F&T and about 85 mpg by my reckoning, bearing in mind I'm 6'3" and 14 stone. A lighter rider would get more no doubt.
The GN ran like a dream and never once gave me any problems. Needed a new battery but that was all I ever replaced on the bike prior to selling it on after DAS. It's by no means fast but it will sit mid 50s - 60 all day long and would sprint up to mid 60s - 70 so I'm informed, but I followed the advice of a chap who managed 60,000 miles out of one of his and it's still going, that being setting a limit of 7000rpm to your motoring - which gives you near the 60mph mark in top and allows for plenty of acceleration through the gears.
Comfortable little bike too. I took it for many 60 - 100mile journeys and never felt tired or saddle sore. It even responds to a little chuck around when you're on the country lanes.
You will be blown about in the strong winds due to the low weight of the bike, but just 'free up' and let the wind blow through you and it's no big deal. The advantge being that the bike is easy to manouvre around when switched off and stabalizes quickly after setting off.
Maintainance is a doddle, even for the novice, but even if you prefer to send it to the garage it's cheap to service and parts are available online, especially ebay, for buttons.
Overall, for it type and style, it's hard to fault this little workhorse. I run a divy 600 and an XJR1300 now and believe it or not I miss the GN for all it's charms and quirks, especially as the fuel price continues to rocket!
Pick one up for £500 - £1000, look after it and you'll not lose much. I passed mine on for £50 more after some elbow grease and TLC.

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“Overall a great bike, if you find the 125 a bit...”

★★★★★

written by nieuwe on 19/07/2008

Overall a great bike, if you find the 125 a bit lacking, the 250gn engine slots straight in the frame!

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Asked by Bikingmike on 14th May 2023 Report this content
I bought a GN 125 for my wife to learn on. Although the bike is in fairly good condition it's very slow on acceleration and struggles to reach 70KM/h on a flat road. I know this is not a sports bike but most people get upto 100km/h. Any suggestions please?

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Asked by BrianCronin on 26th August 2022 Report this content
I am considering buying a GN 125 (2012), but see that the model was 'discontinued' in 2001. Was a new version of the GN 125 launched after 2001, and are there significant differences between these models?

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Asked by kasun85 on 23rd June 2014 Report this content
Does anyone know how to identify an original GN125 bike?

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