honda cbr 125r and/or honda varadero xl 125 - starter bike

[Ludwig van Beethoven]

Originally Posted by Slaon

they are not a bad first bike, but you already have "some" two wheeled experiance I doubt you would be out of your depth or uncomfortable on something a little bigger either. Especially if you get some training

Shop around, sit up on a few bikes and buy whatever you feel comfortable with, Dont limit your options to 125 when you are in the buying stage, you have a whole host of options so explore them all.

If you plan to move up the bikeing ladder, then every step you take on that ladder is going to cost you money in lost value. If you can comfortably cut out one of those steps then dont rule the option out

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Makes a lot of sense. And yes I have some two wheel experience, just with little power and no gears (I do have gear experience for years in cars).

I'm meeting to sellers this weekend, one a CBR125r and the other one a Varadero XL 125. Hence my asking about this here
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As you advice, I will see how they feel and if I they don't fall through and I keep looking I don't limit myself to 125. Next week I checked out a Honda VT250. So my range is 125-250cc.

[macormo]

Few examples for ya!

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[Ludwig van Beethoven]

I looked at both bikes today. The CBR was in much better condition and I prefered the weight of it a lot more. Varadero is too big for me.

I'm already falling in love with my new sexy cbr125r.
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Photos of me with my new bike soon in the "Intros" section
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[DarkAngel13]

Hey Everyone,

I'd like to ask if you guys know witch one is more confortable. CBR 125 or Varadero 125 or anything else for that matter but only 125 - 250.

Thx JJ

[MrJoeSoap]

What height are you JJ? If you're over 6ft then I'd say a Varadero. Comfort has never been an issue for me on mine, and I've driven Dublin-Waterford numerous times over the past year.

[Dinefred]

I'm 25 so age should be no problem. I prefer my first proper bike to be a 125cc (I used to drive a 50cc scooter when I was a teenager).

33bhp normally means more than 25kW. Isn't 25kW the limit for the first two years of A1? I've had a car driving license for over 5 years, this restrictions feel stupid to me but oh well, I can cope with them.
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I was in the same situation as you starting out, back then I bought Hornet 250. Check one out.

[scanocbf]

Originally Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven

getting my first bike, looking into
honda cbr 125r and
honda varadero xl 125

pros? cons?
in general?
for a biker newbie?

I feel more comfortable when overinformed
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Alright man, Go for the varadero.....CBR is physically way too small for most riders and being a much bigger bike I can say it is much safer on the roads. I rode a TDR 125 for two years and the bigger bikes look more impressive too! Hope it helps!

[Ludwig van Beethoven]

Originally Posted by scanocbf

Alright man, Go for the varadero.....CBR is physically way too small for most riders and being a much bigger bike I can say it is much safer on the roads. I rode a TDR 125 for two years and the bigger bikes look more impressive too! Hope it helps!

Already got the CBR125... it was in waaaay better condition than the Varadero and since I'm not that tall nor heavy, it fits me well.

Thanks!
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[mixerD1]

the two year restriction still applies after you pass yer test on a 33bhp bike...and while your wondering about bike sizes and power etc. its what your learning and experiencing on the roads in the meantime that counts far more..driving experience and the confidence that comes with it is incalcuably more important than what your driving. having said that have fun and welcome to biker.ie and biking.Enjoy!

[Ludwig van Beethoven]

Originally Posted by mixerD1

the two year restriction still applies after you pass yer test on a 33bhp bike...and while your wondering about bike sizes and power etc. its what your learning and experiencing on the roads in the meantime that counts far more..driving experience and the confidence that comes with it is incalcuably more important than what your driving. having said that have fun and welcome to biker.ie and biking.Enjoy!

very true, learning and experience is what counts.

thanks mixerD1

[paddy-irishman]

if i were u, and i was 25, id get a ninja 250, thats wat my friends bro got for a first bike at 25

[zindicato]

Originally Posted by paddy-irishman

if i were u, and i was 25, id get a ninja 250, thats wat my friends bro got for a first bike at 25

oi noob look at the date of the thread before you post
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... this fella drives a zxr400 now
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[paddy-irishman]

Originally Posted by zindicato

oi noob look at the date of the thread before you post
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... this fella drives a zxr400 now
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i kno i realised after i posted lol, shows how much i pay attention anyway lol

[dt125x-supermoto]

wouldnt go for the cbr they have nothing in em any wind will blow you al over the place and the varadero have a good rep and hold value well even with recession

[Murzy]

ok well im 6' 2", also buyin 1st bike, wud a cbr 250 b bigger then a 125? and if so would i fit on it? or would i be better off stickin ta a varadero?
and should i really get a 250 if im still gettin a varadero, r would i be sound wit de 125?