Hi =] I'm in a 2 months I am eligible to obtain my motorcycle Ls and I’ve decided to get myself a Honda CBR 125. I've heard it's a good beginner’s bike so I just wanted to know if I’m physically able to ride it... I'm not the tallest, in fact I’m quite short roughly 166cm – 168cm, any thoughts? Oh and also I was curious how much would a 2007 model would be? I checked it out on a couple sites and it ranged from 3.5 - 4.2. I don't want to buy a brand new one, first bike after all.
Thanks
Go to any motorcycle rider's club where you live, and ask them to help you find a bike that fits you. A small person shouldn't ride a huge bike, just as a huge person shouldn't ride a small bike.
Getting the right size will make it more comfortable and safer.
(Some of the club members might also have good used bikes to sell, just right for you and much cheaper even than normal for used bikes.)
(They should also be able to help you learn to ride.)
Yeah i've been doing a bit of research on the CBR 125, a good starter bike and it's not too big either. What are your thoughts on this bike?
| Denvis wrote: |
| Yeah i've been doing a bit of research on the CBR 125, a good starter bike and it's not too big either. What are your thoughts on this bike? |
ocalhoun gave some excellent tips on choosing the right bike but I doubt he would have an informed opinion (not to say he wouldn't) since it has been many years since Honda has offered a road bike this small in the US. The licensing structure in the US gives no advantage to the 125. People tend to start with the low seated cruiser style 250 Rebel. Rebels have a good reputation for reliability but they are a dated design. | ronbonzo wrote: |
| but I doubt he would have an informed opinion (not to say he wouldn't) since it has been many years since Honda has offered a road bike this small in the US. |
You doubt correctly. ^.^
I have no experience at all with that particular bike.A 125cc road bike is underpowered unless you're into road racing in the 125cc class. You will lose a bunch of money if you buy a brand new CBR 125 just to learn on. Resale will be pretty low.
I'll let you in on a secret, all bikes will fall over. So you're going to bust a mirror or two, bend up clutch/brake levers and scuff up the end of the hand grips. That CBR even has lots of painted fairing to scratch up.
Do you plan on just staying in your home town with it? I wouldn't want to ride a 125 more than about 10 miles at a time. The smaller a bike is the smaller is it's effective comfortable range.
A road bike is not going to be very effective on dirt or sandy roads either.
I would suggest looking at enduros. They are like a dirt bike with a headlight and turn signals to be street legal. A 125 enduro will take more abuse than a road bike and after you've learned how to ride you will still have a good bike to take off-rode in the country. 125cc is a good size for off paved road use and crossing creeks.
http://www.hondampe.com.au/repository/motorcycles/learner.aspx
Looks like the Australians have a tight set of rules pertaining to which kind of bike they can have as student riders. But, some of the bikes allowed go up to 400cc in most states. Remember Denvis is only 5'6" tall. What does rider height and cc ratings have to do with each other? Nothing.
Inseam length influences seat height and styling choices. You have to be able to put your foot down when you stop without tipping over. That's the only limitation.
Physical strength has a bigger corrallation to cc. Generaly the bigger the cc the more it weighs. You need to be able to pick it up off it's side when it falls over and be able to put it on the center stand.
There is no corrolation between cc and seat height. A 125 motocross bike has a seat that is much taller than any Harley.
I've known guys much smaller than 5'6" ride every thing from 650 to 1340cc's.
jwellsy got some pretty goot tips. I think You should go with his tips.
And I hate CBR 125. It is a disgrace to the CBR family. No one should Ever buy that stupid bike <_<
