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exige333

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Hey everyone!
The season is starting, and I’m looking at new bikes – here are my 3 options
Cleveland Cyclewerks Tha Misfit ($3499): http://clevelandcyclewerkscanada.com/bikes/tha-misfit/
Honda CBR125R ($2299): http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cbr125r
Sym Wolf 150 ($2650): http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...-SYM-Wolf-150cc-Motorcycle-W0QQAdIdZ478431260
Just wondering which one is the best and why - basically your opinions (from aesthetics to performance from test rides). Any input will be helpful.
Thanks
 
I'll take door # 2.

Reason is parts will be more readily available, unlike the first and last one's which i've never heard of before.
 
Out of those three, CBR125 is the only decent reliable bike. Wonder if you can even find parts for the other two.
 
TU250 is way way overpriced for what it is. But yeah for that standard look, much better than those two no name crapboxes mentioned by the OP.

CBR would be the most reliable definitely with highest quality, however I find that ergos on that bike disagree with my frame so make sure you sit on it first, preferably test ride it.

I agree with a suggestion of a used Ninja 250 for a first bike. You will find one in good shape for around $3,000 if that's your budget. Insurance is still fairly low for 250s if that's what you worry about.
Maybe consider a Rebel 250 as well? A little more cruiser-like but still kinda standard IMO.
 
The Sym is an interesting bike. From what I understand the company built Honda bikes under licence from Honda and the 150 cc motor in the Sym is essentially a larger version of the old 100-125 cc engine used in Hondas from the early 1970s. So, a very proven powerplant.

Some interesting reviews of the bike:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/17/13104/Motorcycle-Article/2012-SYM-Wolf-Classic-150-Review.aspx

http://www.twincitiesrider.com/symwolf012.htm

http://alliancepowersports.com/sym-wolf-classics-150/reviews.html

There is a dealer in Hillsburgh that sells Sym, Royal Enfield, and Ural:

http://www.uralontario.ca/sym.html

I have been meaning to take a ride over there to check out these different bikes that are sold there. You do not see these bikes around too often.
 
I wouldn't rule out the Sym, it's got pretty good reviews and they look kinda cool. The CBR if you prefer the sport styling but they are common as dirt.
 
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