Advice needed - 125cc bikes

I'm planning on completing my CBT soon and then want to go on to do the Direct Access test so I can hopefully get an SV, but I will need a 125cc bike to practice on as a learner for a while before I take my practical test.

Is this the best thing to do, or should I do the CBT and Direct Access test together in one week rather than get used to a 125 and then end up on something more powerful?

If I get a 125 I'll be looking for something cheap just to practice on and then i'll sell it once I pass my test. What would be a sensible price for a 125 and which bikes would you recommend? TIA!

Cat

Honda CG125; the older ones you can get cheap (prob less than £500?) but they'll have drum brakes all round.

I enjoyed riding a yamaha YBR125 when i was training (passed my test on it) but they are quite a new model, so would be around...£900-£1000?

Dont get the chinese bikes, they fall apart quicker than crumbly cheese

Matt

[SoulKiss]

As this will be a "disposible" bike, dont fall for any of the Sportier styled 125's like a CBR125

Get a CG125 (or the Yamaha or Kwak equivilents)

Cost me ?300 for mine.

Or just do as you suggest (and as I did) CBT one weekend DAS starting the next.

However I did need the 125 as I failed my end of DAS test and still wanted something to be on the road on.

Would offer you the CG125 on loan, but hopefully it will be in use by Vixis at that time.

Oh and without a license it cost me ?120/year to insure.

[Luckypants]

I did CBT and DAS as one week course, was bally hard work (8 hours tuition a day) but ultimately worth it. It's nice to be able to have exactly the bike you want, without having to worry if it can be restricted etc.

Go do the DAS course, you'll love it!

[STRAMASHER]

I see Hursqrvana have a new 125cc supermoto 2-stroke out.

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I did CBT and DAS as one week course, was bally hard work (8 hours tuition a day) but ultimately worth it. It's nice to be able to have exactly the bike you want, without having to worry if it can be restricted etc.

Go do the DAS course, you'll love it!

I'd like to do my CBT and DAS in one week but I think I might be pushing myself a bit too much. However, if you get 8 hours of training each day that's probably more intense than the amount i'd be learning going out at the weekends for an hour, as a learner on a 125.

Presonally I would go and get a cheap little 125cc bike (honda CG125, Yam SR125, Suzi GN or GS125 are all great) and practice. I rode my 125 for a year before doing my test and it made such a difference. I hated the idea of going from never riding a bike to a 500cc and then a test all in one week. Even if you keep the little bike for 6 months I would do it.

Just my opinion.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Would offer you the CG125 on loan, but hopefully it will be in use by Vixis at that time.

ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

My house mate failed his test again. It would have been ideal for him to borrow a 125 for a couple of days to practice on.

You're 5' 2"?

Get an old Yamaha SR125. They're rubbish but have a nice low seat height to boost confidence. I had one!

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Would offer you the CG125 on loan, but hopefully it will be in use by Vixis at that time.

Actually, can I borrow it for a, um, little while - I don't fancy getting my bike dirty in the big, bad, outside world.....