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Limited Production 125cc
While it's interesting that every Sachs motorcycle and scooter is "innovative by definition", it's also interesting that in the history of Sachs Bikes this may be the most unique design ever released by the historic German company. The Sachs MadAss 125 is an urban light-weight motorcycle designed to rock the perception of what a motorcycle should look like and ride like.
The MadAss has an exclusive Sachs engineered frame design that is the whole key to how the bike handles so well. The banana swing arm, the rear mono shock, and main frame all run parallel to each other. This allows jolts from the rear wheel to be sent forward into the front suspension, and not up into the rider. Fuel is carried in the frame, and together you get an incredibly light and nimble machine weighing just 209 lbs. Other design features include twin 55 watt headlights, dual disc brakes, low profile tubeless tires on 16" alloy rims, and 43 mm front forks.
The MadAss is being sold in the U.S. exclusively by Peirspeed Powersports Dealers. Bill Peirce, President of Peirspeed said, "The first shipment of 2010 Sachs MadAss 125's are now available on dealer showrooms. We're excited that the demand for the MadAss 125 has remained high ever since dealers started taking pre-orders a year ago. And despite tough economic times, dealers are reporting brisk sales."
The 2010 Sachs MadAss 125 has been available in a small number of Peirspeed dealerships starting the first of August 2009. More Peirspeed dealers are expected to receive their first shipments within 60 days.
"The MadAss is something that appeals to a group of riders that want to stand out in a crowd and draw attention everywhere they go," added Mr. Peirce. "Consumers are looking for fuel efficient alternative transportation like scooters and small displacement motorcycles. This SACHS product gives the customer a choice beyond the traditional."
"MadAss 125 riders are reporting 85 to 110 MPG's," adds Peirce. 'And while most riders buy a MadAss because of the design, it's a nice bonus to get such great gas mileage."
Peirspeed dealer Bill Weslow, owner of Moto-Scoot in Milwaukee says, "The MadAss is a bike that sets itself, and the rider apart from the crowd." Mr. Weslow adds, "People stop and ask MadAss owners about their bike every time they ride it. This gives MadAss owners a real pride of ownership, and the satisfaction of knowing they made the right choice."
Specifications
Engine: Air-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke
Performance: 11 BHP @ 7,500 RPM
Transmission: 4-Speed
Front Brake: Hydraulic disc, 260mm
Rear Brake: Hydraulic disc, 215mm
Tires (Front): 90/90-16 M/C 48J
Tires (Rear): 120/80-16 M/C 48J
Weight: 209 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 1.22 gallons
Colors: Black, Graphite, Yellow and Silver
MSRP: $2,699 (MSRP excludes tax, prep, and delivery fees.)
Comments
ja sam iz srbije,pre par dana sam kupio Sachs-MADAS,odusevljen sam njegovim izgledom i samim radom motora,medjutim,posle prvih 150 km.poceo je gas da se zaglavljuje i bocne gume za vazduh su popucale
There is no such thing as a 2009 MadAss 125 ever imported into the US. The first bikes were all 2010 models. Important to note that the quality of the 2010's is far superior than the original 49cc 4 stroke auto's and manuals imported by Tomberline. I love mine. I have not experienced the slightest problem. Maintenance is simple and easy. I have not had this much fun on a motorcycle in a very long time and have really enjoyed modifying it to meet my personal taste. I have voided my engine warranty with performance mods but the 2 year warranty from this reputable distributor is evidence enough that Peirspeed is confident the bikes are not junk. Name a $2600 new motorcycle that's better. Mine has been perfect but than again I only weigh 240lbs and don't whine if I have to zip tie a few disorganized wires or tighten a screw. That's called "owning a motorcycle". If you don't like that buy a BMW and spend your life crying about your bike while waiting for a certified technician to tighten the loose screw under warranty while your friends are all off riding. For actual owner experiences I would look at the owners group www.madassarmy.com A good bunch with some great positive information.
what the guy above said about madass's build quality is NOT exaggerated. I mhyself love these bikes, the design & feel are absolutely unique, but it is no secret that it will take at least another 2-3 years before these bikes are built decently. Being made in China, the quality still varies a lot from piece to piece (I myself have seen one in the neighbourhood which has passed 21,000 miles (!) without ANY problem) - yet there are various small niggles, and the build quality just ISN'T there. It helps a lot that the engineering behind it IS INDEED A GERMAN ONE (the author of the bike is Hartmut Huhn, a legendary Bike-engineer from Nuremberg). The engineering solutions are so good that the relatively shabby build quality is NOT so much of an issue.
Anyway, to anyone out there thinking about getting one - yes, get one, just enjoy its design & feel & practicality & fuel economy and DO NOT expect that it will be build/lasting as a Jap bike (the Madass is not even remotely close to Honda in terms of build quality, and it is even built worse than some top-notch chinese brands, such as Zongshen etc..).
But in spite of the build quality, IT IS INDEED great value for money. Let's put it this way: if it was built by Honda, and sold for a MSRP of 5,000 USD, it would be WORTH EVERY CENT.
did someone pay you to put a dent on the reputation of sachs madass? well, you're doing a pretty cheap and f'd up way of doing it... and/or you just weigh too heavy for this bike... please go on diet bud...
in the philippines, unlike our western country counterparts, when you traverse outside the city, you will see road conditions that test vehicles to their limit, mostly in terms of durability, basically, a lot of us use these road conditions in our daily commute...
vehicles here and this includes motorcycles dont get their asses bought by consumers if they easily break down... we dont buy fancy sh!t that turns out to be weak... since we are not a rich country, we value where we spend our money. western vehicle companies have a hard time catching up in sales here because basically they break down easily and parts are expensive in contrary to their asian counterparts (toyota, isuzu, honda etc.)
sachs madass 125 here is enjoying a steady growth in sales here... and i dont think your complaints apply...
I purchased the 2009 version. In less than a year, all four seat posts snapped, the odometer-speedometer went haywire, headlight burned up, passenger pedals fell off, muffler supports and exhaust supports fell off, the rear tire lost its bead, both rubber hoses on the air intake tore, the throttle stuck wide open and the carburetor had to be overhauled. "Innovative" is not the word I would use to describe it.
Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing a Sachs 125 and am wondering if they are good value for money?