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Hi all,
I just joined today.

I passed my CBT in december on a very coooolllld winter day lol

I had a suzuki gn125 but didnt really get on with it I dont like the styling but as a first bike i think it is a good idea. Also i had real trouble with the front brake it was a new bike but I either have weak fingers or something . I am however used to car brakes and the dealer told me theyll never be anywhere as sharp.
But the stopping distance was silly I do expect to stop somewhere near the area Im looking at.


Its been sold now but Im usure of where to go next I want a 125 that stylish but not to heavy and not to much of a handful as Im still learning .

Any Ideas?


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Hmm, would you consider a cruiser 125?

Something like a suzuki gz125, or a kymco zing (plenty of others) They weigh about 140-150kg, look like big bikes but are easier to handle (obviously)

I would say stuff like an rs125 and mito, but they're far too expensive and from the way you've put it across, I think you may drop it. As we all do. Really, you just want a 125 that you can learn quickly on, pass your test on then get a nice bigger 33bhp bike

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exactly that Ive sold my car so i can get a bit more cash to buy a buy aswell as another car.

But i seem to find with 125's second hand thier in terrible condition i sold mine it was pristine i cleaned it every couple of weeks and polished the chrome .

no one else seems to bother.
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Some people ride their bikes, rather than cleaning them .

Bike brakes can be /very/ sharp (try a modern sports bike).

However you will never have the 'jam your foot down' you can on a car; you do have to have some control.


If styling is your main concern; then only you can decide which bike you like. Personally I think a £400 old tatty GN a load more stylish for a learner than a £3k derbi 125 or whatever.

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Yes My partner keeps telling me off for going on looks hes been riding for 12 years

Have just looked the gz125 up on the net now that I like!
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