I was talking to someone who runs a riding school and her take on the matter was, "If I could make a viable business out of it, I would only teach CBT as part of DAS, not a standalone. I'd only take people over 21, with a full car license already..."
Experience is important, no doubt- but I think training does matter too. Someone who has passed a test after CBT->125 is relatively untrained. They could then wait for 2 years (perhaps not even riding a 125 in that time)and get a full bike license, without ever having any tuition on a bigger bike. Personally, I'm glad I had already had a go on a "big bike", before I drove off the garage forecourt, into the middle of a city centre.
I've also noticed a mate who did cbt->125 more reckless on a big bike to begin with; he was used to being able to wind on full throttle in the middle of town, etc. Someone who has already had a go on one (hopefully in a car park, etc. first), will at least have a healthy respect for the differences between the two.
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