Sinnis Motorcycles have several 125 cc motorcycles to choose from as the brand competes against the big boys, such as Honda, Suzuki and Aprilia. One model that stands out is their GPX 125 Sports bike. In a lot of lousy weather, Jeremy Webb had fun leaning the bike through the bends of the South Downs.
Sinnis is a brand making a name for itself and competing against the bigger brands. You may have read my Sinnis Terrain 125 review. If not, check it out on Fueler.ca. I enjoyed riding that and was impressed with its looks and performance. When the GPX 125 was delivered, I was equally impressed with the design. It looks like a track Racer, and I am sure it will prove popular with Learners.
The Sinnis GPX 125 looks like a quality bit of kit, and at first, you think it is a larger cc bike. Everything feels good and solid, and you get a lot of machine for the money. When riding it, the size also meant it felt like a larger-capacity bike.
Two colours are available for the GPX 125 Ultimate Grey and Carbon Black; both look impressive and belie the price tag. You find some paint detailing from the cyan adorned around parts of the machine, and the rear forks are gold. The twin LED headlights give the GPX 125 street kudos.
The GPX125 has a 125cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine that is fully Euro 5 compliant. The engine produces 12.7hp but weighs 158 kilos, which is a tad heavy for this category. It means acceleration performance is restricted, so pulling away has to be planned, as does exiting junctions. The GPX 125 holds its own in the upper limits, with an excellent top speed of 74mph. From 30 to 60 is still relatively rapid for a 125cc, and the extra weight might be an advantage going downhill.
The fashion with most 125 cc bikes is to have raised bars for a more relaxed riding position and comfort, but the Sinnis GPX 125 rebuffs this. It has the full-on racer look, with low bars meaning you lean across the tank with your head lowered, especially when approaching the higher speed limits. The looks and position will appeal to many youngsters looking for a Learner friendly machine.
To get the performance you expect from a bike styled like a sports bike, you must ride it aggressively and watch the red lines on the rev counter. Gear change at the correct rev limit, and the GPX will push along impressively. You will have a good deal of fun with this machine.
As I mentioned, when the speeds increase, you want to tuck down, lean over the padded tank and grip it with your legs. You get a good amount of wind protection in this position.
The GPX 125 has superb agility, even with it being heavier than other 125 cc bikes. Exceptionally responsive, the handling means bends can be taken confidently, and you can throw the GPX around at will.
In this competitive market, you have to look at costs, running costs and what value for money you get. Sinnis is offering the bike at £500 off at the moment. £3,499 brand new and comes with a two-year warranty for those who may still be concerned about the reliability of a Chinese-built machine. Compare the GPX with some of its premium rivals; you will pay about a grand and a half-difference in price.
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Fuel economy, Sinnis claim the 12L tank will do 248 miles when ridden conservatively. But this is a sport bike, so most owners will rag it so that you can expect around 200 miles; it is still excellent and helps add to the overall value here.
The Sinnis GPX 125 has a clear LCD dash with a big speedo, gear indicator, and a handy rpm meter along the top. That is your lot regarding technology on the bike, except for the LED headlights. Buy this is a budget bike, and you are buying it for this reason, then pass your test and move on to a larger machine.
I think the Sinnis GPX125 stands out in the packed market, and although it won't be the choice of everyone wanting a 125 if you choose to test one, you will be hooked. It is easy to handle and easy to control. The acceleration from low speeds will struggle to keep up with most premium rivals, but the top speed is excellent, and the bike is sweet to ride.