First bike?

[MTbikergirl]

Hey guys, so I passed my cbt yesterday after never riding before! Very happy right now:) My next step is finding my first bike!

I've had my eyes on an MT-125 for a long time and found a pretty good deal paying monthly for one, also during the 3 year period of paying monthly, when i pass my big bike test i can swap it for a different bike..

But I'm also tempted to buy a cheaper bike for year, saving money in the long run? Anyone know any another good 125's? and advice on the MT? Thanks guys!
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[M.C]

Howdy!

How old are you? Just asking as it doesn't make sense buying an expensive 125 on finance if you're going to take your test in a year.

Depends what you want in a 125. Standard learner bikes are the Honda CG (probably a bit old now), YBR 125. Personally don't think the MT125's that special, but I know what it's like when you have your heart set on a bike

[MTbikergirl]

[linuxyeti]

Hi

Yeah, depending on what you use a 125 for, you coulkd end up keeping it for quite some time. Despite hsaving big bikrs, I'm now only wityhout a ,125 for the first time in 11 years !!
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[MTbikergirl]

[M.C]

You will get bored of a 125, there's a satisfaction from riding a slow bike quickly, but there's also pleasure from having a bike that accelerates/stops well & is a lot more stable.

Seeing as an MT-07 can be had for the price of a new MT125, getting a cheap(ish) learner bike, then your license would be my choice.

[Rogerborg]

[Alan1986]

Hi,

Looking for my first bike also and going the 125 route,

I was originally going to buy new with finance but completely against the idea now, I am just waiting for the right used cheap cbf125 to come up and I'll buy that,
Ride it for a year and then do the tests,

No point in spending 3 grand on a new bike that won't hold its price, let other people take the initial hit and buy it from them used, you could likely sell the used bike for the same or slightly less than what you paid for it, keep it for a year and get most of your money back,

Got advice like that from this forum it's bloody right though
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[Val]

£2500 will buy you used KTM 125 Duke. You can sell it two years later for more or less the same price.

Much better bike than good old CBFs and YBRs. Much cheaper than MT.

My 2p
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[Rogerborg]

[Cronik]

MTbikergirl's Public Bio

British lady, 19 years old. massive bike fan just recently passed my cbt! I'm currently looking for my first bike! hard decision, MT 125 will always be my first love Razz just need the moneys. Apart from bikes, I enjoy outdoor activity's and the gym.

yet,


"Hey thanks for the reply! I'm 18, yeah I know, your right! but I might just keep it for longer if I love it "




Help me understand.

[Pjay]

Stalker alert!

[Cronik]

[Pjay]

And so it begins...

[M.C]

[Val]