125s similar to CBF500

[T1z3R]

are there any of a similar shape size and style?
i know the varadero is big but thats a trail/enduro style.

i doubt there is but just wondering thanks.
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[Rookie]

Varadero isn't trail/enduro style...

https://www.liikennekoulut.fi/kuwat/mopo.jpg
Also the Hyosung Comet is pretty big for a 125. Both fairly similar.

[T1z3R]

hmm...it is IMO mate at work had one and thats what it reminds me of...like a BMW

i though the comet was kinda CG sized? someone selling one in the E&M but its on ebay.
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[lilredmachine]

comet's are massive for a 125. similar to a gs500 sort of size.
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[T1z3R]

thanks for the tip...may have to try and see one in the flesh as it were
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[mchaggis]

Almost all 125's are bikes built to 2/3 scale. It's why a normal sized person looks so silly on one (not that that stops me. )

They simply don't have the power to lug that extra weight about, and mostly don't need the wheelbase, weight and stability for long distance touring. Above all, they need to cost a lot less, and the primary importance seems to be fuel efficiency and never breaking down for a lot of the tiddly Hondas.

If you want a CBF500, pass your test and get one. As it is, the Aprilia RS125 and the Varadero 125 are the only 125's I've seen which I thought were larger machines.
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[lilredmachine]

for comparison:

the comet 125 is a similar size frame to the 650 bandit rivalling 650 comet.
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[T1z3R]

the last pic actually makes it look kinda small to me but may just be my wee tired eyes
still fancy having a look at one though.
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[lilredmachine]

sure, best way to see what is going to work for you is to have a sit on one. They do tend to be the learner bike of choice with those a little longer in the leg though. However, apparently build quality maybe isn't as robust as it should be, and second hand they depreciate rapidly. However, that didn't stop me from wanting one.
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[T1z3R]

did you get/have you got one?
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[short1uk]

My YBR 125 is not a bad size have a look in the photo section have put a few in there. Looks like a smaller bandit!

Cath

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[Jack_Cheese]

someone in exchange/mart is selling a comet 125 Good sized bikes, and economical, if a little slow (65mph)

The cagiva planet looks like a decent sized bike, too. I saw one in the flesh, and from the front it looks like a hornet kind of size. It's a 2t, too, so 100 mph fun...

Jack
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[T1z3R]

yeah i'm keeping my eye on the comet on ebay.

i love bikes but having to choose one is the hardest thing on earth
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[Yoshi]

Those hyosung comets are awesome 125's... and they're v-twins

They're 4 stroke so you get reliability, buy they will still do 70mph I think and that's all you need!

It's probably a better choice of 125 than a RS125 or Mito etc, if you don't mind it not looking like a sports bike (which is cool untill you pull away, or until they see the little exhaust, or the thin tyres... )

Plus the V-twin and quite large exhaust look nice

Matt
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[yorkshirelad3]

i ride a comet and im 6'1 and not the smallest lad in the world, and i find the comet very comfy and i dont look massive on it.

nice bike but as people say, if you want the 500, spend that money on getting the test done and then go searching for your 500

[T1z3R]

im resitting my test in january but i dont have a bike right now.
my instructors school have CBF500s for DAS lessons/tests and i like the comfort of its size.

i want a bike now cos i think i failed my test on the u-turn just because i hadn't ridden a geared bike for 6 weeks previous (been stuck on this damned scooter) and only had about 20 mins on the 500 before my test started so wasn't adjusted to it.

i would actually prefer a 600/750 after i pass my test but a 125 like the comet would be good for now.

may end up getting a trail bike that im going to see in the morning.

anything to get back on a bike
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[mr.z]

The varadero is actually quite big, i'm 5'8 (not tall but not midget like) and it would have been a struggle if i'd been shorter it would have been a struggle..

Its got a road presence most 125's don't have which makes them allot safer imo.

They aren;t a bad bike to start with at all, very easy to lear on and extremely easy to handle, cg125 is a deathtrap compared
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