Bike decision

JackA · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Sep 2011 Karma :

Now i know this has probably been asked loads before but...

I passed my CBT last saturday Very Happy

and i've been searching for 125's for hours on end trying to find one i'd like. They all seem quite expensive though.

My budget is £1300 but that will need to include a helmet and boots. (i've got everything else)

What are people's suggestions?
I won't be doing mega mileage in it as i have a company vehicle, just mainly weekends.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions Very Happy

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

CG125.
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JackA · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Sep 2011 Karma :

FerretFing · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

Have you also figured in how much insurance will be? Seems to be commonly overlooked for some reason Thumbs Up

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

125s are over priced.

However, it's not like there's a shortage of them, if you're prepared to lower your standards a bit - the issue may not be price but "one that I like". If you and everybody else are only prepared to consider YBRs and CGs, then of course they're going to hold their value.

Have you had a look on Gumtree? The cheaper ones tend to appear there.
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J4mes · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Karma :

TZR 125? My brother had one when he was 17 (i was 15 at the time) and I was insanely jelaous of it!

JackA · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Sep 2011 Karma :

Well I've decided to pay a little bit more and buy a CBF125.
I fell in love with it and I think it's perfect for me to learn on.
Felt really comfortable too.

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Shall78 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Sep 2011 Karma :

Get down to a large dealers and have a look at a few, try them out for size and style. I liked the cbf125 it felt right for me and for what I wanted. Then get on bike trader and see what you can find in your price range. I got all my kit of eBay, boots £30 jacket £35 gloves £15 and a helmet £40 the helmet was ok but with hind site you are better off going to a shop and getting the fit right. The other stuff you can pick up on eBay, a lot of good gear which is last seasons that shops want to shift.