Bike advice for large lumox

sevenism · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Mar 2021 Karma :

I've got the mid life crisis for a bike in my life, plan was to buy a 911 this year but I keep calling in my local bike shop and drooling over Panigales,

I'm 48, 6'4" and am planning to do my test later this year,

Could I ask for some advice about a suitable bike please?

Tried a few bikes and they all sempt too small in the height area,

Figured I'd buy a new bike as I'm not short of a few quid and would like to avoid something that's been pre-owned and thrashed,

I did my CBT on some chinese bike and it was so small I got cramp in my shins after 20mins

Ideally I'd like an enduro/Supermoto styled bike,
Would something like a Husqvarna TE125 be legal to ride on my CBT licence?
Is there anything similar that would be reliable?

Thanks for any advice given as I don't know anyone else that rides and have no=one to ask!

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I wouldn’t exclude any bike on the basis of this on-line tool alone but it can be interesting to compare.

https://cycle-ergo.com/

Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

Well you could pay your dues on a 125 for a while or just skip to getting your full licence. Even if you find something to suit your height you'll probably be sick of it in less than a month.

After that then the ADV segment usually has the highest seat heights straight out the gate. A Himalayan is relatively tame but miles better than any 125. If you think you can handle more poke something like a Tenere 700.
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sevenism · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Mar 2021 Karma :

Thanks for all the replies,much appreciated,

Ordered a KTM 125 Duke yesterday along with an 890 Superduke R, as I'd sat on one mid-lockdown and it seemed the best of the bunch, seemed wider than most 125's, possibly with it being in the same chassis as the 390,
Did consider the Varadero but was nervous of buying something then it need fixing and tinkering with,

Figured the KTM was from a KTM dealer and they could handle servicing and any problems,

Plan is to ride the 125 over the summer and get my test passed, then probably trade it in as the deposit for the Panigale I've set my heart on,

Thanks again for all the help and advice.

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