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25 Nov 2012
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Derbi Terra / Adventure or standard
hi everyone,
Now I am back in the UK I would like to resume green lane riding. A little 125 would be fine for that. Everything bigger than 125 is way too tall for me. I came across the Derbi Terra and its sister the Derbi Terra adventure on the last What Bike magazine. Both look incredibly cool. The wee sister looks very much like a F650GS but so much lighter. ANd has low seat. Anyone has one of those and could post a review? Which one is best for off-road? Also I am really thinking at some point to do the Mongol Rally and one of those could be a good choice IF they are well built, simple and reliable. any thoughts? cheers 
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25 Nov 2012
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I have no experience of the Derbi, although it is a great looking bike, but have just bought a Honda XR125 which has the tried and tested CG125 engine in a trail bike chassis, it has a low, comfortable seat, spares available everywhere, does about 100 mpg and think it will be a suitable small bike for a trip to Mongolia.
I am planning a trip to Central Asia next year and may well take the little Honda rather than one of the usual choices. 
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25 Nov 2012
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Maria, somewhere on here I've posted a review of the Derbi, in fact I've raved about it across numerous posts, across numerous forums now I come to think about it, so you can guess that I'd say buy one.
For preference I'd recommend the Adventure, you get the 21" front wheel, better suspension, a bigger front disc and the tall front screen and personally I think it looks better. You mentioned the Mongol Rally, oddly enough a few years back someone did it on one, there's also a guy called Fernando Retor who has travelled across Europe several times as well as venturing into the Sahara, and a bunch of Singaporean owners who regularly venture into Malaysia and beyond. It's only the Anglo-Saxons who seem to reckon a 125cc is far too small. There's a small bunch of owners who frequent the Adventure Bike Rider forum, and a couple of Facebook groups, and a Spanish-speaking owners forum. And if you're in or near London feel free to get in contract if you'd like a look over mine.
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12 Dec 2012
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Derbi terra
I had one for 6 months brill bike wish I still had it... Would make a excellent choice for light touring, Tdmalcolm
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12 Dec 2012
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Thanks guy for the feedback.
Alex yes I am back in London now (Kingston borough) so I may some day go have a look at yours if you don't mind! The adventure is taller I think (85cm?) but I agree with you it looks better and I like the tall screen. I would like to inspect one and see if I can get way with scooping out the seat (the 1st thing I usually do to all my tall bikes!). Or maybe dropping the front forks a bit? What do you think? How fast can you cruise with it if you go for a trip? can you keep up at 60mph or settle at 50 only? What about vibrations? Not too bad? Thanks
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12 Dec 2012
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Cruising speed? I'd say 60-65mph is reasonable, on the A3 down to Portsmouth I can sit on 70 loaded with throwovers and a roll bag although the climb up and over Butser Hill will see me slowing down to 60mph and a strong head wind does take it out of the top speed. With that type of riding I'll usually see 75-85mph. Personally I think the Derbi is a smooth particularly for a Thumper. I seem to remember reading that Piaggio included a balancer shaft anywhere in there along with the four valves, so maybe that has made a difference? And if you'd like a look at mine drop me a message and we can meet up, I want to get across the river sometime to get some more boots from J&S in New Malden so a can always meet up somewhere. Alex
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