Derbi SM 125 4T

czowner · 02-10-2009, 05:43 AM

Do you guys in the states get Derbi motorcycles (they're Spanish)? I've just seen a SM 125 4T. It has a Chinese OHV motor, and maybe of more interest a stainless steel exhaust. It doesn't look like it will need much adjustment to make it fit the generic GY trail bike.

Jonathan.

culcune · 02-10-2009, 09:28 AM

In theory we get them, but if so, they are in the same league as Gas-Gas--very exotic for the US. I bet we only get limited products, such as their scooters (which does sound familiar in the world of scooters), and not that way nice looking supermotard

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katoranger · 02-10-2009, 12:01 PM

They are like culcune said an exotic in the US. I have never seen one in person.

Allen

culcune · 02-10-2009, 02:21 PM

A little bit more light on their "exoticness" here in the US...

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ges-16154.html

Derbi's relationship with the US market has been on-again and off-again for the last 40 years. Rental companies loved Derbi's mopeds in the 70's, as they made a model with collapsible pedals that could be rented to non-licensed riders, as well as other models popular during the 70's moped craze. However, Derbi never fully established itself in the U.S. as a series of small importers would bring in a few containers at a time and then abandon importation of bikes and parts.

Sounds like the Chinese bike business here in the US, too!!

02-10-2009, 05:43 AM	#1
czowner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North East England Posts: 313	Derbi SM 125 4T Do you guys in the states get Derbi motorcycles (they're Spanish)? I've just seen a SM 125 4T. It has a Chinese OHV motor, and maybe of more interest a stainless steel exhaust. It doesn't look like it will need much adjustment to make it fit the generic GY trail bike. Jonathan.
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02-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	They are like culcune said an exotic in the US. I have never seen one in person. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	In theory we get them, but if so, they are in the same league as Gas-Gas--very exotic for the US. I bet we only get limited products, such as their scooters (which does sound familiar in the world of scooters), and not that way nice looking supermotard .
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02-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	A little bit more light on their "exoticness" here in the US... http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ges-16154.html Derbi's relationship with the US market has been on-again and off-again for the last 40 years. Rental companies loved Derbi's mopeds in the 70's, as they made a model with collapsible pedals that could be rented to non-licensed riders, as well as other models popular during the 70's moped craze. However, Derbi never fully established itself in the U.S. as a series of small importers would bring in a few containers at a time and then abandon importation of bikes and parts. Sounds like the Chinese bike business here in the US, too!!
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