Is there an automatic version of the Suzuki GN125?

Swift66

Hello,

Can someone please confirm that there is an auto version of the Suzuki GN125? A link to the auto model would be even better.

Appreciate the help.

Thanks

goblin59

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058256276/is-there-an-automatic-version-of-the-suzuki-gn125

pretty sure its a moped at that point

Miscreant

There is no auto GN125 available. At that point, you are looking at buying a scooter like the Suzuki Burgman 125cc (if you want to stick with Suzuki). I had one for 10 years and it was great. Plenty of 125cc scooters around the place if you are after an automatic but I think the Honda Monkey might be an automatic. At nearly €5k though, you would really want to want one: Honda Monkey 125 (megabikes.ie)

D3V!L

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119395016#Comment_119395016

The Monkey is a manual 5 speed

Miscreant

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119395135#Comment_119395135

So it is. Scratch that one off the list then. :)

Bluefoam

The Honda Navi is an automatic and costs less than the Monkey... But for the money, I'd rather ride a Vespa...

https://megabikes.ie/motorcycles-for-sale-ireland/new-motorcycles/honda/honda-msx125

D3V!L

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119395428#Comment_119395428

Thats a Honda Grom, the Navi is only available in the US as far as I know. The Grom is tiny though.

shuyin1

Honda Super cub 125 is semi automatic - could be an option.

https://megabikes.ie/motorcycles-for-sale-ireland/new-motorcycles/honda/honda-super-cub-125

Swift66

Thanks for the replies. I want to do my IBT for A1 on a twist and go as I have no intention of ever buying a geared bike. The contact in the school I emailed insists this is an automatic bike so wanted to double check. The website says they have mopeds for A1 IBT.

Can you do your IBT for A1 on a 50cc moped?

Thanks

Bluefoam

I think you're focusing on the wrong things... Using gears isn't very difficult, I'd concentrate more on roadcraft and the technicalities of passing the test, rather than sticking strictly to automatic.

While you've no intention now of riding a geared bike, you never know what the future holds and you may benefit from it later on.

Miscreant

Nothing stopping someone from doing the A1 test on an auto bike and then the full A on a geared one though. Might be an issue if using the "progressive" access method down the line.

galwaytt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400964#Comment_119400964

I think you're conflating automatics and 'mopeds'.

If you only want an automatic (like I do these days), then do it on a bigger one: 125 at least.

Are you doing it on A1 for a reason (age ?)..If you're over 16, do it on the biggest you can get/afford, and you'll hold on to it longer: cheaper than chopping & changing it down the road, once your test is done.

In this house, we have a bunch of automatic bikes: 250 Vespas, and 750, 1000 & 1800cc : you'll wonder why you ever needed gears at all...........