Fantastic Bike But...

I can't give this bike five stars for the following reasons:

1. The small petrol tank is a pain. 80 miles before I got the flashing warning. Then, down to the petrol station again. I was there so often the staff knew me by name lol.

2. The amount of hassle it takes to change a headlight bulb (but that's typical of all plastic 'scooters').

3. Other road user treat you like you're the lowest form of transport on the road.

Criticism number three has nothing to do with the bike as such, but was ultimately the reason I traded it in for a more modern-looking 125. On British roads there is absolutely zero consideration from other road users simply because this bike is styled almost for a pensioner. Each time I rode it I was bullied, tail-gated and once almost randomly dragged off it for no reason by some idiot teens who attacked randomly. I'm not a learner rider so I can't blame an "L" plate. A Suzuki Bandit rider wouldn't get that kind of treatment on the road.

The plus side to the ANF Innova 125i:

1. Astonishing fuel economy. I got 80+ miles for around £3.00 of fuel. At the current rate of 113.9p per litre, that's well over 130mpg. The best I had was 149mpg. You can't argue with that. I worked out that's actually cheaper than riding a bicycle. After ten miles on my bicycle I need to buy a Mars bar to keep myself going. 10 miles on the Innova is cheaper than that Mars Bar.

2. The Innova started first time, every time on the button. There is no problem with reliability in any weather. After a nuclear war I reckon the only things living will be cockroaches and ANF Innovas.

3. The enclosed chain. All bikes should have one as standard. They keep your chain in lovely condition. Parliament should pass legislation on this :)

If you're not bothered about road bullies, and you're prepared to fight in the street every second time you go out, then buy one. Personally, I'd rather have a quiet life. I now ride a Suzuli EN 125. As yet, no one has bothered me on it.