125's for 6'1 ?

[Louise]

Finally the OH has decided to do her CBT and get a 125 Only took a year and a bit.
She is 6'1 and likes the look of the Rs and CBR but im sure she might be a bit too tall and would be uncomfy.
I said we will pop to a bike shop to sit on a few but what would you lot sugest!?
I mentioned maybe an enduro/off road type but she dont seem to keen.
Also I said a 4 stroke would sound better.
Any Idea please.

[stinkwheel]

It'll be fine. I'm 6'1" and I ride an H100 which is tiny. I also used the ride a C90. I have to stick my knees out to turn the bars to full lock though.

I put taller bars on my previous one which meant they went over the top of my knees rather than bashing into them but I have since realised it is only once in a blue moon you'd want to turn them that far anyway.

The old CB125TD series were fairly substantial motorcycles.

Actually, the Hyo-Sung 125s look like fairly large bikes too although I can't claim to have ridden one.
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[mrbluesbox]

i know its not a 4 stroke, but im 6' and got myself on a Derbi GPR 125 Nude quite comfortably.
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[Fahd]

The Hyosung is huge for a 125 and would probably suit her the most if she really wants a sports styled 125 that's 4 stroke. If she also wants a 125 that's fast though she should go for the Aprilia RS125, it's much bigger than the likes of the CBR 125 etc. and she will be able to give you a run for your money out in the twisties... At her height she'd find the CBR 125 absolutely tiny, so I'd definitely say that's a no-no! RS125 for the win!

I recommend you go to a few show-rooms, have her sit on the bikes and then see what she feels comfortable with, then buy the same bike from a private seller for much less...
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[Louise]

She really liked my old bandit, so the Sung Comet 125 dose look nice, and looks bigger then a 125. Shall wait and see.
Cheers for the replys.

[MarJay]

Varadero 125. Without a doubt.
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[Louise]

I just spoted the Varadero too and looks huge.
Again, shops it is but this is just to give her a small idea.
She is fussy, and would possibly only buy a sporty look, nothing old like the CG's - altho I have said they are good learner bikes.

[Mr Nice Guy]

Any chance of a pic?

Tall girls rock.

Tall girls on a little bike?

Hmmmmmm.



(am kidding...)

I'm 6'2 and can ride a CG comfortably enough, even if I do look goofy as freckle. That just might be me though
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[T-b0Ne321]

I am about 6 1 and i have the Van Van and find that perfect size with room to spare.
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[colin1]

another vore for the varadero
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[John C]

My first bike was a little NSR125 and at 6"3' I looked like a right twat.

[Louise]

Well I gave her all the bikes that would suit a tall person. Then also said about test riding some in Eastbourne, but when I said about me test riding for my next bike it came to a blunt end.
I think she might settle for the Varadero which is nice but pricey.

[Type_Mo]

DT125R / XR125 / MX125 maybe?
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[chris-red]

It doesn't matter to much what bike I found, I'm 6'5" and had an RXS 100, it was uncomfortable small by any means.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/photo001.jpg
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[chris-red]

Wow I just realised I looked pretty rediculous
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[Louise]

Chris, If you pass me in Ports I dunno how bad Id crash my bike laughing at you

No seriously, good photos - shows my point to her. But then, if your going to do your full test anyway then dont worry about what other people think

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[Mart_er6]

Another vote for the Honda Varadero.

It is more expensive than many other 125s but it feels like a proper bike which makes the step up to say a 600 more easy. At 6' I found the Varadero to be perfect and more comfortable than my ER6.. Engine's great for a 125 four stroke. The only possible downside is that it is a heavy 125 but that's good training for later on !
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[Ted]

Hhmmmm.... 6ft1.... blonde, long legs?

ANYWAY.... back to topic....

erm, could she suffer a cruiser? They get looks, and sound good

I'm 6ft3 and have a Gilera Coguar, no problems at all, good on long rideouts as well. A mate had a Kawasaki Eliminator, which was also good, but makes you're rear a tad numb on longer rides due to the posture....

Or there is always the Honda VT125 Shadow, in black and chrome... *drools*...

[Seb]

Just to chime in, I'm pretty sure the Varadero is as big as a 125 gets in terms of height, those Hyosung 125s are about the same size as typical 600 sports too.
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[Kal]

6'1??? I wasted years looking for your O/H (looking down your O/H's cleavage all the time looses it charm. After a few years you just want to look them in the face )

Back on track.

https://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/Kal_hybrid/Bike/cg125/000_0060.jpg

I am 6'4 and I loved my CG \m/

Anything about the same height with bench seat will be fine as she will be able to choose her own riding position.
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[killa]

Aprilia's 125 supermoto would fit nicely i think.
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[Azonicben]

Another vote for the Hyosung, same size as most 600`s
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[fatsamurai]

Another vote for the Hyosung. Those GT125R's are sweeeeet looking.