Pioneer Nevada 125 Cruiser

 

Inspired by the cruisers of the latter part of the  20th century, the Pioneer Nevada 125 is a whole load of fun in a great package. Now don’t think the company is paying me to say that, it’s not (though a few quid wouldn’t go amiss lads).

 

Why do I think it is a great package? For the price, cheaper than a Jinlun and way cheaper than anything the land of the rising sun has produced recently, the Pioneer is a great bundle of bike.

 

Firstly, it has the looks, now the importers have got rid of some of the plastic bits that used to adorn this model such as pretend air filter covers, that a mechanic at one of the UK’s biggest importers described as extra weight that’s only use was to add weight so the overseas shipping company could charge more.

 

I must declare an informed bias here as I used to own one (see pic). Nice a weighty, like a bike, sounded meaty, like a big bike, very, very, very economical, not like a big bike. Even Harley riders used to nod their heads (I’m not saying they thought it was a Harley). 

 

As I said much of the plastic crap has gone, and the bike is much better looking for it. I used to commute to work, about 15 miles away and enjoy the ride over the moor. Town riding was good, and travelling any longer distance was as good as any other 125cc bike, but a lot more comfortable than most due to the excellent saddle and riding position.

 

I only got rid of it once I’d passed my test and wanted something bigger. I really wish they’d bring out a 400cc or larger version. The Suzuki I ride now is a lot faster, but it’s not as reliable. Parts are cheap, very cheap. I bought a front brake disk for the Suzuki and it cost me £120 for the Pioneer it is less than £30.

 

Now that’s value. I’ve posted a few of the spec below, but to view a fuller spec sheet take a look at the www.chinesemotorcycledealers.co.uk website.

 

 

4 Stroke
Air Cooled
124cc
90kph
11.12bhp@9,500rpm
Clutch Type: wet type,multi-plate
Chain
Electric / Kick Start
Tank Capacity: 14litres
Front Brake: Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake: Drum
Max Load: 160kg
Seat Height: 720mm
Wheelbase: 1400mm
Ground Clearence: 150mm
Weight: 168kg

Single Cylinder,