Torn between the sensible and the silly...

[RabD]

Finally got my CBT done and out the way and I'm planning to buy a 125 to gain riding experience on. Now I find myself torn between a nice quiet, cheap, unassuming, sensible bike like a CG125 or a mean, more expensive, good looking, and non sensible bike like a CBR125.

The sensible side of me says buy the cheap, boring bike but every other part of me says buy the sports bike (even if it is only a 125)

The choices, the choices.

[Rubin215]

Don't bother with either.

Pay for some more training and pass your test; then use the money you would have wasted on a 125 on a decent sized bike instead

[Jimmy5]

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't the CBR and CG use the same engines? So theres not much besides looks between them

The silly choice would be an RS125 - expensive to buy, expensive to run, unreliable, difficult to start, uncomfortable BUT a proper mini race rep with a 2 stroke powerband that handles well and are loads of fun. If after your full test your planning on a proper sports bike there a great intro

[Chilli]

Rubin215 said:

Don't bother with either.

Pay for some more training and pass your test; then use the money you would have wasted on a 125 on a decent sized bike instead

Totally agree.

[Ace-T]

Chilli said:

Rubin215 said:

Don't bother with either.

Pay for some more training and pass your test; then use the money you would have wasted on a 125 on a decent sized bike instead

Totally agree.

Although IMHO having a year on a smaller bike gave me a better chance of passing my test. I guess you could still go for the big bike test but get something a little bigger like this:



Ebay linky

until you built up a years no claims then go to something bigger/more sporty. Depends what you want it for really doesn't it? But I think that would make a nice commuter

Ace-T

Edited by Ace-T on Saturday 15th March 16:54

[FeatherZ]

I would get the cbr, dont go mad but you can teach yourself alot on a 125 sportsbike without the huge power... i.e corner speeds, can even get ya knee down on a cbr125 i know someone who gets there knee down on a rs50,

[RabD]

Well today I put a deposit down on a CG125. I was seriously considering a CBR but in the end the sensible side of me won out. The reason behind getting a 125 to practice on is lack of confidence. The instructor who did my CBT said that I was smooth enough and all that as long as I wasn't trying to think about what I was doing and that I basically needed to just go out on a bike and chill. So there we go. Should be taking delivery of it in about a week and a half. Can't wait.

[TheCarpetCleaner]

I had a CG125 when I was 18 as my forth bike

I called it Maude