Rah78 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Hi Everyone. New to bikes after chipping away at my better half for 25 years to get her to finally agree that I can learn. I’d like to learn properly and safely on a 125 for a year or two before moving up to a bigger bike. Problem is I’m 6ft 3 and weigh 19 stones. Is there any 125 I could ride comfortably please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Honda Varadero 125 would suit a tall chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Why not do your DAS? .. Then after you have passed your test you can buy a 250 or 350 if you want until you're ready for something bigger! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinW Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Yamaha WR125x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Varadero 125. Great bike. Hard to find though; you'll probably have to travel to get one. If you can afford it, consider DAS. Given you're a big lad, a 125 is going to struggle, and you're going to be safer on mid sized bike like a 500 or 600 than a smaller one. And - even though its the opposite of what you expect - bigger bikes are a lot easier to ride, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 @Bungleaio might have something to add too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I would second the DAS comment. Having completed and got yourself a full license you'll have a much better selection of bikes. This doesn't mean that you have to go and get something big, but the option is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungleaio Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 13/10/2022 at 08:55, bonio said: @Bungleaio might have something to add too. I've never actually rode a 125 on the road, I struggled with the car park element of the cbt as it was like riding a kids bike. The instructor let me ride an mt07 for the road element which was way easier to ride. I'd say sack the riding a 125 around for a bit idea off and go straight into DAS after the cbt. As long as you're sensible rather than lairy you'll be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Do your CBT then decide if you want a 125cc. I would say yes but think 6 months not 2 years, if used regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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