YBR and practicing

[Synre]

I'm thinking about getting a Yamaha YBR 125 and I was curious if being slightly on the taller side would make that bike a bit awkward, from what I've seen it looks to be a very small bike and taller people on it tend to look very out of place.

Also I haven't ridden in a while since I got my CBT certificate and I was wondering if anyone has any tips of practicing by yourself, like what times to do it, where to do it, what to practice etc etc. I was thinking it'd be best to it at night since that would mean the roads are quite empty and it'd also give me more confidence with night riding, I also haven no wide open place to practice near me either, so any tips?
Thanks

[NJD]

[Synre]

Not old enough to ride anything but a 125, the reason i'm wanting to try practicing alone because riding with other people when I'm prone to messing things up drives my anxiety through the roof.

My main issue is mainly height concerns on the YBR 125 and wondering if dirt bikes are good starter commuting type bikes since they look like they're good heights but I don't see people riding them at all really.

[NJD]

[KnightsFall]

How all is tall?

I'm about 6'1" (33" ish inside leg) and around 16 stone and change. The YBR feels like a decent size for me, though I have found the seat really uncomfortable on a longer ride, which may or may not be size/weight related. No issues up to about an hour in the saddle regardless. Caught sight of myself in a shop window and, whilst a YBR will never be the coolest thing to be seen on, I can't say as I looked like too much of a plonker.

Thing is, the seat height is the same as some bigger bikes and the pegs are quite low, so I think it is pretty tolerant of slightly taller riders. As above, go sit on one and see for yourself.

[adam277]

YBR always felt decent for me and I am about 6footish

Could always get a Varadero if you have the cash for it.

Imo you drive any bike long enough you're gonna get some pain somewhere.
You seem to be over thinking the whole driving thing. Just jump on it and learn as you go. When I first got my CBT at 18/19 I think... I jumped straight onto a scooter and drove 30 miles on a dual carriage-way into London everyday having never driven before. Was probably quite stupid but jumping straight in is the best way to learn.

I've always found when I'm with a instructor I get quite nervous but when I am on my own and left to do what I think is right I get on fine. I've been driving about 2 years and haven't killed myself yet.
You're gonna fuck up and there is nothing you can do to stop that.
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Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
Current Bike: Honda CBF 125: current

[Stobo91]

Im 6ft and can't fault the YBR at all.

As mentioned, you'll never rock that cool biker look whilst riding one but its a solid bike perfect for learners.

Ive been riding it about 15 months now nearly everyday on my 7 mile each way commute