The 2011 CBR125R is a significant improvement over the earlier models, that's the bike I would recommend to lightweight novices, as for growing out of it I'm a veteran rider and still want one in my stable. For not too much more cash the new CBR250R is a beauty, they are too new for test ride yet, but I butt tested them all at the motorcycle show yesterday and CBR250R felt superior to the Ninja 250. For much bigger riders, I was very impressed with the comfort and euro style of the Moto Guzzi Cafe Classic.
