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Road test of Cagiva125 SUPERCITY 1998 The first time, always intense

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Our tester's opinion on the 125 SUPERCITY from 1998

125 SUPERCITY 1998 test drive

riding the SuperCity was my 1st experience on a motorcycle. It came as quite a surprise: high up, you can dominate the road as if from a watchtower, and you soon feel at ease thanks to the natural riding position. The design is Italian, which is to say very pleasing, and the battle gear is astonishing for a 125: inverted fork, huge front brake disc, Brembo brakes, reinforced swingarm; it has to be said that the beast develops more than 35 horsepower unbridled. But you have to go and get it. The engine's power only comes into its own at higher revs, giving you a little kick in the butt at around 8,000 rpm, which isn't unpleasant. The machine launches easily and you reach 140 without difficulty. You'll have to get up to the next few km/h, but try to find a trail bike with a 170 speedometer. Once on the bends, the trail feels more like a sports bike, and its roadholding is highly effective (with a 160 rear wheel, it can hold its own on the pavement). In a duo, however, this enthusiasm is not shared by the passenger, who is not really comfortable. Comfort is precarious, the saddle slippery, and it's easy to get bloated. This little flaw aside, the SuperCity is an astonishing 125 - the best 125, I'd be tempted to say!

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Bikers' reviews (20)
French Jojo95 Model 1999
Superb bike, fragile engine if you pull on it all the time, otherwise it's a good tourer. I used to drive to work every day for 3 years, now I just go at weekends with 27,000 km on the clock, and of course it's unbridled Rating : 3/5
French momo69 Model 2001
hi
i've just picked one up, it's perfect, it makes 38 horsepower, it goes up the wall and the guys, I've got 50 pige, it's the best of the best, salut a tousse! Rating : 5/5
French momo69
i forgot to tell you the year is 2001 Rating : 5/5
French LaurentH Model 1996
I had this crazy bike from 1998 to 2008, in full power (I've got the license), and it was a blast!
Crazy braking (stoppies galore!), dragster acceleration if you hit the revs, sporty handling...
In winter, I'd cover up the radiator a bit to get it to heat up faster (short trips), and the trip from home to work and back felt like a Grand Prix qualifier.
But raw pleasure comes at a price, brake pads every 2,500km, chain and tire kit (front and rear!) 5,000km, I'd put a rear tire a hair higher and 1 tooth less on the sprocket, it didn't grind in 7th gear but still took the red even when not lying down! 165 on the clock...

All (yes ALL!) the gears pulled at over 12,000rpm on every outing ended in a broken linkage, but what bike would have stood the revs (pun intended) for almost 10,000km?

A 100% pleasure bike in full power mode! but absolutely not economical, you have to know what you want and assume it.

In bridled mode, it should be indestructible, provided it's maintained as a 2T should be. Rating : 5/5
French Blue
Hi this is my first 125cc and when I have the engine that I can't start it goes clack clack clack but nothing else will not start so if anyone has any ideas why I would love to know?
 Rating : 3/5
French jeanluc Model 1996
Bjr I have a 125 supercity sport cross. the problem is that the bike has trouble starting, it is long. the 4th to 6th and does not get up. besides the 5iem 6iem I have never passed, because it grazes at that speed
I'd like to know what it could be, please Rating : 3/5
French Dodolol57
Look at the carburettor, clean it and you must have the variable low speed diagram system which doesn't work anymore, sa+ the carburettor it's normal that it disconnects. Rating : 5/5
French Jacques Model 1996
I'm looking for sites selling spare parts
Thank you for coming to my rescue Rating : 4/5
French Dadamo Model 2001
Following the theft of my motorcycle, which the police found a week later, I no longer have any maintenance and operating instructions. Is it possible to obtain a copy via the Internet or any other system?
Thanks in advance. Rating : 5/5
French pascal p
hello
there is currently a leaflet on sale on e..y for not even 10â'¬ !!!!!"...\"................

 Rating : 5/5
French gege90 Model 1999
very happy to own this bike
breathtaking starting performance for a 125
impeccable handling Rating : 5/5
French jio Model 1999
very good bike . easy to climb the hills nervous powerful brakes good road holding respect the engine cold and hot it's gone what to have fun Rating : 5/5
French fopadékoné Model 1991
i'll add to that, gentlemen: I'm announcing that mine shoots at 182 km/h on the odometer Rating : 5/5
French Nicolas Model 1991
180km/h top speed? It's physically impossible!
it's full power 34hp for 165km/h maximum... Even the Aprilia RS125, which has 34hp but is fairing, goes up to 174km/h.... I challenge anyone to do 180km/h with their Supercity! Rating : 5/5
French arno Model 1991
i bought this becane a month ago with 7000km i don't think that's a lot it's a bomb it works like a charm guys buy one it's the best Rating : 5/5
French Duf Model 1991
I've had a Supercity for 3 years, bought new. It's THE QUEEN of the city and not afraid of out-of-town rides, the best 125 on the market. You have to maintain it properly, and warm up the engine before pushing it. Luxury chassis, reasonable maintenance costs
I have excellent memories of it
I'm a fan of exotic motorcycles
Avis au lecteur je recherche un CAGIVA 750 ou 900 elephant lucky explorer Rating : 5/5
French Stefi Model 1991
I've just sold mine after two years of loyal service. In urban traffic, it was better than my 600FZR, snif..
Maintenance isn't that expensive, if you look after it a bit. Hi to all Supercity owners! Rating : 5/5
French cbeel Model 1991
hello i have just bought a super city but i have to restore everything because the property is not maintained at all, i wanted to know how to de-bride and i am looking for a technical book
thanks Rating : 5/5
French MPH Model 1991
Tough exhaust corosion... Otherwise, it's a very good machine indeed. The fork withstands violent braking without flinching and, above all, without talloner (at this level of the range, that's important). Almost timeless in terms of aesthetics and performance. Rating : 5/5
French arnaud Model 1991
If anyone sells one in the 13 department, please send me an e-mail. thank you Rating : 5/5
French vinchou Model 1991
SAns mythos , Pures sensations, mais surtout le plaiz est au guidon car les tdr ne sont pas si loin en perf! Maintenance not too high I took it to 40000 milestone with an engine rebuild what about those who claim to have to do it at 10 000!!!! The 7-speed gearbox makes all the difference. Rating : 5/5
French Batty Rida Model 1991
I've had it for 2 years and 18,000 km. So there you have it, a very good bike in terms of handling, equipment, riding pleasure... The only well-known drawback is that it's a fairly advanced 125 2-stroke, and an Italian one at that, which means rigorous maintenance and frequent parts changes. I'm talking about 3,500 francs a year for maintenance and 10,000 km a year. To put everyone in agreement on performance: * Supercity 6-speed, 28mm carburettor (the latest) - 31Ch - 155Km/h odometer - 4.5-5.0 l/100Km * Supercity 7-speed, 34mm carburettor (the earliest) - 34Ch - 165Km/h odometer - ? l/100Km For engine speeds, the max for these 2 strokes is 11500Tr/min, so Manolo 14000TR is impossible!!! Even in GP, max power arrives at 12500 TR !!! Mine is for sale in 91. V to all Rating : 5/5
French Manolo Model 1991
I've had a SUPERCITY for 3 months now and I think it's PHENOMENAL! With lightning acceleration after 7/8,000 rpm, and eye-catching looks, you can't go unnoticed on it. Quite comfortable for my taste, it doesn't shy away from long journeys (I sometimes do 150 km in one go) and even at over 130 km/h it retains a good reserve of power for easy overtaking on fast lanes and a top speed of 160 mph. The only drawbacks: I find the suspension a little soft for ultra-sporty use, and the lack of storage space is a nuisance in everyday use (backpacks are a must). What's more, in the free version, fuel consumption soars to a maximum of 200km. Otherwise, it's an ultra-fun and super-exclusive bike. A quick question in passing: it's impossible to exceed 11,000 rpm... whereas the same block on the Mito peaks at 14,000 rpm... is it possible that my Supercity isn't totally unbridled??? Rating : 5/5
French Lounch Model 1991
It's an excellent bike for beginners, with a top speed of 180 km/h on the odometer! Rating : 5/5
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