125 for a Tall guy

Wighty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Karma :

Hey guys,

I'm approx 6"5 and I'm looking for what will be my first bike.

I'm looking at spending £1000 give or take £250. (So I'll be buying second hand)
I like the aesthetics of the Honda CBF125, but it doesn't look very suitable for people with long legs, am I correct?
If so is there any similar bikes which may be suitable for a tall person?
(The Honda Varadero get's a lot of praise however it seems that it will be out of my price range.)

Is there anything out there? Or does it look like I'll have to go down the trail bike route?

Cheers.

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

Varadero.

Wighty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Karma :

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

It depends on what the long term intention is
Trail type bikes seem to have steal me! written all over them
If you can't afford a canyonero just get cheap shitter to practise on
pass test then the world's your lobster.

I'm 6'3" well endowed in the midriff and have ridden manys a 125 Ok and still ride my lads Kymco 125 (with L plates!)
but then, I'm past caring what others think.
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

Wighty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Karma :

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

It's a honda... it will never die.

Derbyshire isnt that far from you right?
Get train there, ride bike back.

Wighty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

sutty86 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 30 Jan 2015 Karma :

Derbi Terra in the Mix

TomKenn · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2015 Karma :

I am 6'4" and bought myself a cheap honda CG125 for a few months until I'm 24 in July and then I'm doing my DAS. I look ridiculous on it but I don't care as its giving me good road experience!

https://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj608/tommkenn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150525_150520_zps7ggnz1mz.jpg

Beehive Bedlam · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

Derbi adventure 125 if you can not afford the mighty Varadero.

You will be better DAS A2 though.

Tony Danger · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 19 Jun 2015 Karma :

I'm 6ft6. I had the same issue. I was looking at the Varadero, but it was too expensive.

I picked up a Honda XR 125 6l for £1100. Fits really well, is comfy and is really fun to ride on the rural roads up here.

https://i.imgur.com/irfuBTL.jpg
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

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vanderbale · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Jan 2014 Karma :

I'd recommend the Suzuki dr125 sm, I'm 6ft3 and it's the right size for tall people. The Yamaha wr125 also decent but more expensive.

As others have pointed out don't waste to much on a 125 though, better to save it for a proper bike once you pass the test.

Garu98 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Jun 2015 Karma :

Im 6foot5 and i have a yamaha wr125x it is a very tall bike and i feel that it is made for people my height also a very good bike overall
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Wighty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Karma :

Hey Guys OP here.

I bought a Varadero yesterday, there was no competition really. Beautiful bike but very comfortable.

Cheers Everyone Very Happy

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

He liiiives!

He liiiiiistened! Shocked

Nice one.

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