Hey Rock chick well done , a honda CG125 , as you need to be able to put all your training in to easy practise , the rest is up to you , and go out riding in all weathers if you can to get the skill when you need in bad weather situtions , i am sure loads on bm will give there exampled help , just keep riding when you get on ..........
Hey RC well done on the CBT.
I used to have a CG125 found it a great ride, really comfortable for arms and back (well as much comfort as you can have on a bike). I'd originally got my heart set on a CBR125 but when I was looking and playing recently I actually prefer the CBF125 (one of the chappies in the bike shop said this had basically replaced the CG so everythings quite similar) and it's cheaper than the CBR. I found the CBR a bit chunky on the tank and a bit too arched for my back with the bars being that bit lower than the CBF.
Good luck and safe riding x
First bike for practice and learning, I'd recommend Honda coz of reliability and general ease of use. Good for all year round coz Honda's don't rust so much. If you're interested in sports bikes I'd recommend the CG125 and NOT..I repeat NOT the CBR125.
Getting a 125 sports bike, even if you're planning on getting a 600 sports bike when you pass your full test, is the biggest waste of money imagineable. Running costs, insurance, tax, maintenance...everything costs so much more. You're better getting an upright/streetfighter style bike and learning on that.
The reason for this is that the handling given by upright style on the CG125 isn't too different from the handling you get on the CBR125, so will give you appropriate experience...but the CG125 won't break if you drop it and won't cost hundreds to fix. Similarly, insurance on a CG125 is a lot lower and the performance of the CG125 compared to the CBR125 is, pretty much, the same.
If you're looking to buy new then I'd recommend the CBF125 (in Hondas) as this replaced the CG125, almost like for like.
I used to scrape pegs on every roundabout when I had a CG125...lovely little bikes. :)
Excellent news, welldone you lassie - I never bought a 125, I used one of the instructers so not best for me to advise - I learned on a Honda 125 custom, and never tried anything else. The very best of luck what ever you go for. Oh it's such exciting time, it will open a new chapter for you xx
Hey rockchick123 congratulations a new life starts here
As a number of people have said, you can't go wrong with a CG125 as used by many riding schools. The little sports bikes may look sexy but I would go for comfort and riding postion and thats what you get rom the CG.
Try not to get too confused!
Good luck
Rockchick. Test ride as many as possible around the same route. Work one out that shows you how it handles on bends, get some traffic lights and roundabouts in - for how it goes and stops - and make sure you're on each one at least half an hour. My dream bike - the down-pipe 'cooked' my leg standing at lights. One - the position of the gear peg to foot peg gave me cramp. Don't know how tall you are but most tanks are too long for me and after a while some gave me back ache. You simply have to ride them! Besides - it's great fun trying them out
Hi Alex, it depends on many things, including what style you are looking for.
I learned on a Yamaha SR, very similar to the Honda CM I bought after I earned my CBT certificate, both baby cruisers. I wouldn't be comfortable riding a sport bike.
The Varadero (Honda I think) 125 is quite a large bike if you want a small (engine) bike with a big look. If you have an inside leg measurement of 28" or less then the Varadero won't be any good, unless you're like Sumo and can ride a bike even if your feet don't touch the ground.
I don't recommend buying a NEW 125, if you're going to drop it a lot (most newbs do) second-hand is better.
There are sites on the net giving good advice about what to look for when buying a bike.
Obviously private purchase will be cheaper than the dealer.
Get the latest version of the UBG Used Bike Guide to check on prices for a particular bike, before you part with any money and take along someone who knows about bikes so they can see if your potential purchase is a beauty or a booby.
I agree with Riggy, test ride as many as possible.
You did indeed keep it quiet missus lol. Well done Alex!
I was quite alarmed to read about the cbr 125 as I've got one! But given it was the bargain of bargains I couldn't resist!
We'll both have to get to the Minx sometime even if it means chucking the bikes in a van to get there and then riding with Marg around her roads!
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