What Bike?

goldilox · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

I'm a new recruit, so please be gentle with me Rolling Eyes

Passed my CBT a few months ago & just itching to buy my first 125...but which 1?!

Been taking lessons on a little Suzuki GN.

p.s. have a 30 inch inside leg!!
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jcbiker · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Karma :

rs125 or a cagiva mito. or a 125 crosser.
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goldilox · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

A crosser is out of the question...me legs are too short heheh.

Also, would feel safer on a 4 stroke me thinks?
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simon1221 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

If your short get something small like a cbr125.

Honda NSR is what most people choose.

Basically most people either have:

A nice lookin 125 (RS125, mito etc) for a year then pass the test

or

A basic 4t 125 like a CG for a few months then pass the test and get a 33bhp bike (any size)

Which one are you? Im number 1
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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Depends what sort of price range your looking at.

Obvious solution would be to get a cheap CG as a run around, get through your test then move onto something bigger. You wouldnt lose much money on a CG after a few months of riding either.

If your looking for something more stylish and sporty, the CBR125 would be a pretty good idea, but they dont come cheap! Pretty small machines so you wouldnt have any trouble getting your feet down. Very reliable and still quite quick for what they are, only they are rather overpriced brand new, something like £2,300 from a Honda dealership and around £1700 second hand.

Depends how much your looking to spend, how long you plan to keep the bike and if you plan to get your full license in a few months time.
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mattfuzzy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Karma :

goldilox · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

The CBR has always turned my head as a first bike, price doesn't come into it, as I would like a bike that will sell as soon as I'm confident enough to upgrade.

Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Theres many people who have a hate for the CBR.

Personally, I dont hate it, but it could of had much more potential. I mean, for a start, it could of actually been a bit taller and wider, so that anyone above 5 foot 7 wouldnt look out of place.

If you like the CBR, then go for one second hand. I wouldnt put a lot of money into something, which, to be frank, would probably be dropped at some point or another. Find one for 2nd hand, get used to riding for a few months then sell on when your ready. You'll find you wont make much loss on the bike either.

I've heard they are good confidence builders, very light and extremely easy to ride. Thumbs Up

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mattfuzzy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Karma :

houlsby · Traffic Copper Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

Im selling my rs125 if your interested?

goldilox · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

To Mattfuzzy...just cos ya tall doesn't mean you have to have a personal hate for the bike...its gonna help a little un like myself to get started & work my way up! Laughing

To Keith...cheers for the advice, having dropped a 125 on my CBT I have 1st hand experience heheh! Shocked

To Houlsby...price please (checked ya profile...is it still selling for over £2,500?)
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houlsby · Traffic Copper Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

yes it is, interested?? if you would like more info on the bike pm me

goldilox · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Nothing personal cos its a beautiful looking bike, but its not the ideal 1st bike for me...looking for a 4 stroke (yeah, there I said it!!) & something a little cheaper, especially being 2nd hand.

Thanks anyway.
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houlsby · Traffic Copper Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

f you want a four stroke then i would go for the sachs xtc. its the best looking four stroke by far (at 125cc anyway) although i cant understand why u want a 4stroke other than they arn't as high maintanance,

Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Frosty · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Karma :

I used to have an NSR125RR and i'm over 6 feet tall and i didn't look stupid on it
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