17 = CBR125R or VARADERO

CrazyPassenge... · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

My situation im in is this, im 17 next year and im trying to decide which one of these to get! Its either the CBR 125R as i like love the looks, its a sporty type, which still is a 4stroke which goes 70mph! This is also a good option as i like to go on long rides (adventures) and this bike being a 'sit up' it will be comfutable!

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The Varadero, ive seen this on hondas website and it looks 'great' Its again a 4stroke 125 which again does 70mph, but this looks more "adventure" and more comfutable too! Which would be great on long journeys! But ive read that there quite big and heavy? im wondering do you think this would affect me, i fairly tall so i dont know!

But im stuck on which one to get, as i love going out and trashing my bike about, getting my knee down etc! Which would suit the CBR 125R, but i also love going on long journeys (adventures) which would suit the Varadero! Could anyone give us some help? Any advice and opinions would be greatfull!

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

The Varadero is an excellent bike... You will just look like a wannabee and get laughed at on a CBR125 imho (Not trying to be insulting, just is the general consensus over here that CBR125's aren't that good)

I'd have a Varadero if I have the chance! Smile

Try a CG125 as well, but try and get a later model with disc front brake and electric start. These are comfy bikes, don't pretend to be something they're not and are light as hell! Smile

CrazyPassenge... · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

retro · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Karma :

I took my cbt on the cg125, defo a very nice comfy pratical bike but the nsr feels more safe (naturally due to lower c of g and riding pos etc). I'd go for whichever you feel most comfy with...

lumphammer · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Karma :

Had my Varadero just over 2 weeks now Very Happy

. Brilliant bike. Thumbs Up

It is heavy though - in fact I think it's the heaviest 125 produced (140kg dry weight). Also it's a twin so nice and smooth running.

Went from Surrey down to the Isle of Wight and pottered around the Island for a few days and then back to Surrey. Really comfortable on long journeys - mind you I was pleased of the weight coming back in the high winds yesterday. Shocked

Getting about 84 mpg but she is still running in. Cool

CrazyPassenge... · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

lumphammer · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Karma :

Didn't get it much above 60 but as I said it is running in and I did not want to blow it up too soon. Shocked

Corners well but I'm not one for getting my knee down - too old for that malarky. Rolling Eyes

In fact the biggest problem I have is getting my leg over it Embarassed

(carefull folks - I mean the bike Wink

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It came with Trail type tyres which are a bit lumpy on corners.

CrazyPassenge... · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

i had a varadero for 5 months, passed my test on it would recomend one great for u turns, not to heavy, just as fast as the cbr125 when i raced along dronfield by pass with my mate on his i had 80 indicated on the varadero its great for distance i found went to the coast a few times.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i like the cg125, i dont like the cbr125
i have recently devloped a liking for road going trailie type bikes, so id go for the varadero
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Both bikes are underpowered and over priced in my opinion.

If you don't mind that you're paying possibly £1k or so for the sake of looks and will be getting reduced performance, then go for which ever you prefer the looks of, seeing that you're paying for the looks mostly Smile

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Personally I'd look at something like a DT125 or similar.

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

i paid £1600 for my varadero, top box on a 03 plate 10k, meta system alarm did 5k on it and sold it for the same price. I wouldnt buy one new though.

levi · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Karma :

personally at 17 (which i am) i would get a bigger power bike maybe a 400+ im on a 750 which is suposed to be restricted but isnt Confused

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but out of the bikes oyu have listed the VARADERO all the way, cbr125 looks pap, and is pap Very Happy

get a cbr400

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spitfire · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

I would get something that is a 2 stroke, I had a KMX 125 and once derestriced (removed washer from the expansion pipe) it put out a healthy 24bhp. I could embarrass some much bigger bikes at the lights Laughing

Disclaimer: Desrestricting your bike will probably invalidate your insurance (if they found out) and is against the law, probably, but I didn't give a toss when I was 17 !