Motorcycle125cc First Bike Ideas?
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I have currently just passed my CBT Test, and am looking for ideas for a first bike?
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I cant tell you what to get, but i can suggest what NOT to get. Don't go with any Chinese brand, like Tao Tao. I got a 125cc bike, and the day i got it, the back tire spun on the wheel, and I have had nothing but trouble with it since

personally i like dual sport style bike, so that you can ride anywhere, on road and off. I'd suggest a Honda bike. they run forever.
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Frube wrote I have currently just passed my CBT Test, and am looking for ideas for a first bike?


my mate has a suzuki GSXR it sounds pretty good with aftermarket exhaust
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Fountains wrote
I cant tell you what to get, but i can suggest what NOT to get. Don't go with any Chinese brand, like Tao Tao. I got a 125cc bike, and the day i got it, the back tire spun on the wheel, and I have had nothing but trouble with it since

personally i like dual sport style bike, so that you can ride anywhere, on road and off. I'd suggest a Honda bike. they run forever.


Should I start with a semi automatic, or just go straight for gears?
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My first bike was a r6 despite everyone telling me it was to much bike for a first bike. Honestly if I would have gotten anything smaller I would of been over it in a week. That's just my experience though.
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Frube wrote
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I cant tell you what to get, but i can suggest what NOT to get. Don't go with any Chinese brand, like Tao Tao. I got a 125cc bike, and the day i got it, the back tire spun on the wheel, and I have had nothing but trouble with it since

personally i like dual sport style bike, so that you can ride anywhere, on road and off. I'd suggest a Honda bike. they run forever.


Should I start with a semi automatic, or just go straight for gears?


Go straight with gears, no point slowly learning
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LSX wrote
Frube wrote
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I cant tell you what to get, but i can suggest what NOT to get. Don't go with any Chinese brand, like Tao Tao. I got a 125cc bike, and the day i got it, the back tire spun on the wheel, and I have had nothing but trouble with it since

personally i like dual sport style bike, so that you can ride anywhere, on road and off. I'd suggest a Honda bike. they run forever.


Should I start with a semi automatic, or just go straight for gears?


Go straight with gears, no point slowly learning


Exactly, better to just learn clutch
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I'd go with straight gears.

When I passed my CBT I looked at bikes like the Yamaha WR125 X as I'm a taller guy and being on the smaller bikes didn't look right. However due to the cost of the WR I ended up going with a Yamaha XT125 X, was a great bike. I'd agree with the above comment of avoid the cheap brand bikes and stick to the main brands.
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Aprilla Rs125 would be the choice for me maybe KTM125 depending on what style you want
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Aprilla rs125 or sx125 if you like supermoto. Be prepared for them powerbands. You'll be the coolest kid on the block with these.
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