First bike questions - Honda CBR125R

[whatusername]

Hi there I'm a new rider and considering getting a Honda CBR125R ( https://bikes.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/125cc/cbr125r-2013/overview.html )
I just had a few questions I was hoping someone could help me with

1) I'm 5'7 and 16 stone, will there be any height/weight issues?
2) Is there an owners manual anywhere online that I can read for this bike?
3) I might be moving house in a few months and would have to travel about 200 miles in one go, would this bike handle that or would I need to get someone to transport it for me?
4) Are there any most recommended insurers for bikes?
5) Are there any modifications that would be recommended? Nothing major, mostly just crash bungs or new tires if they seem to be needed

Thanks for any help in advance.

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They appear quite a diddy bike (I was sat behind one over Easter at some point) so your height should be ok. Your weight is going to be a hindrance to any 125 , without being rude, but it's not that excessive, tbh.

Try sitting on one in a showroom. Unless you have ridiculously long legs for your height, I think you'd fit ok.

Google should find you a manual.

Your arse will give out before the bike does on a 200mile trip.

Use lots of comparison sites. There seem to be no fixed rules on insurance.

I wouldn't spend money modifying a 125, tbh. Put your cash towards taking a full test in the future.

All that said, there are better ways to spend your cash with regards to a 125 but it's your money and hopefully you'll get the best out of it and enjoy biking. Welcome to the club.
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[finchy95]

I've got a new CBR125R and its a cracking little bike. I'm about 5'10" and 10 stone but I have a friend about your build and his pulls him around just fine. They are tiny little bikes (especially the older shape ones) as said, don't waste money on mods. It's a commuter bike not a racer. Sure I'd love an aftermarket exhaust and some bits and bobs but I'd love an A2 licence more. Go sit on one, see if you can test ride it hopefully you'll love it and buy one. If not then try a different bike.
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[finchy95]

Also just as a personal suggestion don't get a repsol one. Orange wheels are the bane of my fucking life.
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2005 suzuki van van - Sold. -> 2015 honda cbr 125 r - current bike.
Now's not the time for fear. That comes later.

[c_dug]

I'm a bit taller than you, same weight though, I've been commuting on a borrowed cbr125 for the last week or so as my diversion 900 is off the road.

In all honestly it's not too bad on town roads, if you red line it in every gear you'll get up to 40mph in not too many seconds, I've not quite touched 80 on the speedo yet despite trying pretty damn hard too, it'll do 75 though on a flat road tucked properly in with the wind behind you, or 50 with a strong headwind.
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[stirlinggaz]

hi,
forget the cbr 125, its a budget commuter bike with fairings. its slow, boring & very overrated.
its made in thailand where even the thais wont touch it & would laugh at anyone who would..
a guy your size? actually any size : if you don t want a 2 stroke get a honda varadero, theres a reason they keep their value.
a big bike feel, excellent build quality (unlike the cbr) excellent if over engineered engine but bullet proof.
theres guys in here with varaderos that have done 70000miles. never seen a cbr do half that.
of course they are expensive, but if you buy a decent 2nd hand example & dont crash it, you can sell it for pretty near what you paid for it.
cheers,
GAZ