Looking for advice on bike purchase.

[zenkizero]

I'm 25 and I passed my CBT a month ago. I decided to get a YBR125 off ebay. It turned out to be in very bad condition and I didn't feel safe riding it.

Now i'm looking at getting a new honda cbr125r on 0% finance over 3 years. I think it could be a good/fun bike to learn on but i would want to trade it back in after a year/18 months for something faster. Do you think this would be a good option or should i just do DAS and buy something faster right away?

[Itchy]

DAS all the way baby because:

#1 The test is only going to get harder and more expensive.

#2 125CCs have a learner premium because learners want them.

#3 £2000 for a typical new OTR 125cc bike will buy an early 00 100bhp missile. £1000 will buy a mid 90s 80bhp missile.
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[SpicyBlimp]

Do your DAS and get something faster straight away. The bike is only as fast as you want it to be

If you look at used bikes you get a lot more for your money on anything above 250cc compared to sub 250cc. The 125 market is always seems strong in the UK.

[P.]

25, as above, do DAS.

I wouldn't buy a new 125. At all. No point, its slow and loses money like mad. I'd probably give a used 250 a go if its a new step for you are just go out and buy a nice 600 and get used to that.

DAS all the way

[zenkizero]

Do you think i dont need to get another 125cc at all then? Just have a few lessons and do the DAS? I can't really afford to buy another bike and do the DAS.

[Musketeer]

DAS
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[clancy]

[zenkizero]

just booked my theory, looks like i will go the DAS route, Probably get an import 400 or 600 after i pass.