Honda Hornet

[ClydeGhost]

Eyy-uupp. I've been riding my CBF125 for about a month and a half now and after riding pillion on a Bandit600 and feeling the stability and power I have caught the bike bug. I thought to myself that I would stick to my CBF for about 2 years after I pass my full license but alas, that is now not the case.

My CBF feels too rickety and I feel unsafe when hitting 50+mph on a 60 road I just want to get rid of it as soon as possible. I was thinking that a Honda Hornet as a first big bike. I saw one in my neighbourhood and it looked lovely! And as I've read through 'New Bikers' people have suggested this as a first big bike to people (also Honda's reliability) BUT, I need to find bikes that are kind to small people D: I'm 5'3-4" (Around about anyway) and I was wondering whether Hornets would be okay for someone my height! Cheers for reading
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Honda CBF125 : Suzuki GS500

[parkmoy]

Have a look here https://cycle-ergo.com/ then go sit on one at a dealers. It's the only way.

[Kingstondavo]

How much do you have to spend...?
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Current Ride - 2010 Hornet 600

[ninja_butler]

There's the new restriction coming in January 2013 so it would be good idea to pass your test now but I wouldn't be so quick to move up to a 600 yet; you learn a lot from riding a rickety 125 learner bike because it doesn't correct for your mistakes in the way a full sized bike does.

[Alpha-9]

Nice choice, hornet's what i've got my eye on for a big bike, sexy

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3KJ8f4Wbq0w/TkZp1kxjCDI/AAAAAAAAE7g/DZrgpygqDx8/s1600/honda_hornet%2B%2525281%252529.jpg

I see you've got over your confidence woes then

Bigger bike, more weight better brakes, more stable more power to get out of bad situations, for the win
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[Kingstondavo]

Seat height on the monster is really low, perfect for short arses, not going to pretend its the cheapest bike in the world to buy/insure though, but at least worth a test ride
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Current Ride - 2010 Hornet 600

[Lyam]

look for a local honda or bike dealership hornets are everywhere.

[Slacker24seve...]

The Hornet seat height is actually pretty low and it's a bike you sit 'in' rather than on so it might be a good call.

For a more detailed answer, Bendy (I think) did a good post on riding bikes for short arses!!

Hornets are ace, great first big bikes but if not an ER5 or GS500, 400 sports or original monster could all be worth looking at.
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[trikeschick]

I love my Hornet but unfortunately I am 6' 2" and it's not comfy as I am more perched on. Am sure it must be great for someone smaller
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[MotorbikerTom]

Yeah Hornets are awesome Hornets do have a pretty low seat height but your best bet is to go and sit on one.

+1 For a GS500 though, if you didn't like the feel of the hornet or too pricey then a GS is always a safe bet. I had one for a year and it taught me well
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'97 GS500E > '03 Hornet 600 > '16 Street Triple 675

[anthony_r6]

I like the Hornet, have one myself. I can't find any faults with it, handles well, power is good, off the line quick. Mine is restricted to 33bhp, so it's got more potential!

One complaint, is that I've been trying to learn to wheelie on the damn thing, but can't get the front end off the ground AT ALL! Beginning to annoy me.
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[Lyam]

if by any chance your from glasgow (clydeghost) theres a few hornets at the victor devine dealership, and at the kawasaki triumph dealership at renfrew though there pretty overpriced least you can sit on them and check them out

[ClydeGhost]

Cheers guys! I'm not sure there are any honda dealerships nearby, may have to venture off a little further to sit on one.

[Alpha-9]

[Lyam]

Can i ask where you got the edf energy mascot in your profile pic?

[ClydeGhost]

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