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Originally Posted by oHenry
In my opinion owning a bike can be just as expensive as owning a car. Aside from the bike itself, there's gear and insurance.
If you're wondering if a 125 is right for you, you need to ask yourself what do you foresee yourself using the bike for. Is it to commute? If so, do you need to take any highways? Also, depending on your build, a 125 may be too small for you. In addition, many people out grow a 125 very quickly, and would upgrade in a few months.
I would personally recommend starting on a 250, as you can still go on the highway, its more forgiving than most 600's and when it comes time to move on, it'll retain it value very well.
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I will be using the bike pretty much to commute from my home in Burnaby to work in downtown Vancouver and vice versa. Other than that I'd be riding mainly in Vancouver downtown and eastside.
I am 5'9, 160lbs with a fit build so I think the CBR 125 would fit me just fine if I do choose to get it.
I don't need to use the highway for travelling and I don't really care about speed.
What I do care about is the look and sound of the bike I choose to get. I don't want to be riding a dinky ass bike so my friends can make fun of me, then again none of them are riders. And I'd prefer my bike doesn't sound like a scooter.. I have checked out pictures of the 2007 Honda CBR 125 and it looks decent, a little skinny but whatever, it's only a first bike.
That all being said, getting the 2007 (BTW, I didn't mention it before, but yeah it's a 2007) Honda CBR 125, colour black, about 3000kms for $1500 is something I'm really interested in. You guys say it's a steal and I just checked CL and they go for about 1800-2000 and so I agree.
So.. Anything else I should be aware of?
Thanks again for all the feedback
Oh and what's the insurance like for a new rider if I do get the CBR 125? I need numbers
EDIT: Yes, I'll definitely be taking the riding school course and getting protective gear.