First bike after CBT

[Birch Vand]

Super happy with this 22 plate XSR 125, beautiful! Bit nerve-racking riding back through traffic (only completed CBT on Wednesday). But made it home without incident,  a few lumpy gear changes aside. Had a good half hour bimbling around some side streets near the seller's house before braving the traffic. All good though.

 

As for grinning like a loon - 2 sets of two riders on big bikes all nodded at me as I was waiting to pull onto the main road! Awesome! 

 

[Fiddlesticks]

12 minutes ago, Birch Vand said:

Super happy with this 22 plate XSR 125, beautiful! Bit nerve-racking riding back through traffic (only completed CBT on Wednesday). But made it home without incident,  a few lumpy gear changes aside. Had a good half hour bimbling around some side streets near the seller's house before braving the traffic. All good though.

 

As for grinning like a loon - 2 sets of two riders on big bikes all nodded at me as I was waiting to pull onto the main road! Awesome! 

 

That's a lovely looking thing

[Birch Vand]

Just now, Fiddlesticks said:

That's a lovely looking thing

Isn't it great! Can't believe my luck! Really feels nice and big compared to the Honda CBF125 (which did also ride nicely) 

[Simon Davey]

Wow! 

That's one smart machine, you look so happy, good for you matey. 

[Birch Vand]

18 minutes ago, Simon Davey said:

Wow! 

That's one smart machine, you look so happy, good for you matey. 

Very happy,  first ride thru some nasty traffic,  no probs,  now to find some quieter roads! 

Its great isn't it,  brilliant for a 125

Edited June 22, 2024 by Birch Vand
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[Trooper74]

A bit late to the party …. But this is the best CBT bike I’ve seen and ridden … yet another mad GD on board ….no, It’s not hers ….! It’s her big brothers …

Aprillia Tuono 125 …. Physically big, the same size as the 600 series … just a small engine ….

 

Edited June 22, 2024 by Trooper74

[Trooper74]

6 hours ago, Birch Vand said:

Super happy with this 22 plate XSR 125, beautiful! Bit nerve-racking riding back through traffic (only completed CBT on Wednesday). But made it home without incident,  a few lumpy gear changes aside. Had a good half hour bimbling around some side streets near the seller's house before braving the traffic. All good though.

 

As for grinning like a loon - 2 sets of two riders on big bikes all nodded at me as I was waiting to pull onto the main road! Awesome! 

 

Outstanding bike … Welcome to the Brother and Sister hood … You’re one of us now ….

[Birch Vand]

4 minutes ago, Trooper74 said:

Outstanding bike … Welcome to the Brother and Sister hood … You’re one of us now ….

Thank you! Feels good,  looking forward to many hours in the saddle!

[Birch Vand]

42 minutes ago, Trooper74 said:

A bit late to the party …. But this is the best CBT bike I’ve seen and ridden … yet another mad GD on board ….no, It’s not hers ….! It’s her big brothers …

Aprillia Tuono 125 …. Physically big, the same size as the 600 series … just a small engine ….

 

That is awesome, another one that doesn't look like a little 125

[S-Westerly]

Nice tidy looking bike. Doesn't look like a 125 but I can guarantee it won't be long before you want something a bit bigger! 

[Trooper74]

34 minutes ago, S-Westerly said:

Nice tidy looking bike. Doesn't look like a 125 but I can guarantee it won't be long before you want something a bit bigger! 

[bonio]

Great grin on that pic @Birch Vand .

Bike looks great too. Well done.

Edited June 22, 2024 by bonio