2002 MZ reviews

Picked up the 125R yesterday after 3 weeks to get here from the ship/customs in FL. First day I put 100 km on it and enjoyed every minute. Pleasingly quick and handles very well. Performs as well as it looks. It does have a sort of flat spot in acceleration before the belt/trans shifts up, but it's not really an issue. The seat is a little harder than I like and wish it was back a couple of inches more, but overall I am very happy with it. On local highways I was able to run with the traffic at 55 mph. It seemed to pull 60 easily and I saw 65 once on a flat without really trying. Their 53.5 spec seems quite conservative. I want to see how it acts once it is broken in. Show less

Excellent bike 6700 miles in 14 months 70 mpg. I now also have a 1995 mz saxon tour 500cc(rotax motor)it is like new. Went almost 1000 miles in one weekend on it. 500 has the power and runs sweet but rt125 handles better. Show less

I have owned a new black 2002 MZ RT125 for two months, ridden 1000 miles. Previously owned BMW-R80 and Honda CB450 on which I crossed US from California to New York. RT125 is light and nimble with adequate acceleration (I weigh 190 lbs) even with two up. Runs on regular gas and gets 75 mpg with top speed of 65 mph. Still breaking in six speed, neutral and first gear sometimes difficult to find. Seat is high (32"), wide, firm and accommodating over time. Rear shock is factory set for 165 lbs and needs adjusting for greater weight, which raises seat above 32" and changes head light angle. Engine vibration is well controlled (tighten nuts connecting exhaust to engine block every oil/filter-$10 change, 2000 miles) and braking good. Signal light is not self cancelling and you drive for miles with light flashing. I have added a SlipStream Spitfire windscreen which is well proportioned to this size bike. I would like to add panniers but have not found a system that fits. I am generally pleased with the bike's performance thus far. Show less

almost 3000 miles in 6 months and doing great if you need a small one that gets good mileage this is a nice one i even take long weekend trips and 300 and 400 mile days on it I went 220 miles in 5 hours coming back from a bike rally in aug of 2002 Show less

Light and easy to ride, good acceleration and brakes. A superb six speed gearbox, very little vibration even at high revs, a pleasure to use. Th paint and finish are the BEST I have ever seen, on any bike at any price in 30 years of motorcycling. Comfortable to ride and totally reliable, a good value for money. I would recommend the RT 125. Show less