What's up all? I am going to start saving for my first bike after next month and I am wondering what the best bike 125 would be for a big person like myself?
I am 6'2 and weigh about 16 stone, so I know my options are limited if I don't want to look like a complete fool. I have been looking at the XL125 (Varadero) and have been very interested by them, are there others like the Varadero in the 125 category, or is it a one of a kind?
Best 125 for a big person?
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Hey there Bryn... I'm thinking that I like to reply to posts that aren't getting replies. Makes you feel better doesn't it even if it's a couple of words.
Don't really know about 125's much. I has an MZ 125 to start out with which as you may know is a two stroke and was described to me by one mechanic as the Lada of the motorcycling world. I didn't agree at the time and loved riding it when it finally started (very difficult to start when hot and then left a while).
All I can say is that there seems to be a concensus amoungst most motorcyclists I know that if you want reliability then Honda is always right up there. I don't think that I've ever heard a seriously bad report about a Honda, although no doubt there are one offs in terms of problems.
If you carry a few pouns then you'll probably want something with a bit of power as well to keep up with the traffic etc.
What's the deal with the XL125 you mention?
Toby
Don't really know about 125's much. I has an MZ 125 to start out with which as you may know is a two stroke and was described to me by one mechanic as the Lada of the motorcycling world. I didn't agree at the time and loved riding it when it finally started (very difficult to start when hot and then left a while).
All I can say is that there seems to be a concensus amoungst most motorcyclists I know that if you want reliability then Honda is always right up there. I don't think that I've ever heard a seriously bad report about a Honda, although no doubt there are one offs in terms of problems.
If you carry a few pouns then you'll probably want something with a bit of power as well to keep up with the traffic etc.
What's the deal with the XL125 you mention?
Toby
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Re:Best 125 for a big person?
My girlfriend is 5'11, and we recently bought her a Honda Varadero 125. She prefers the more 'sat up' style of bike and this feels much more like a big bike than a 125. Seems to be popular with larger learner riders.
Might be worth a look.
Might be worth a look.
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Bryn, if you spent a bit more time in work and less on the road you'd have earned enough for a couple of Varaderos by now. What is it....4 days and then you're off cycling round Europe for as month? I'm jealous.
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Deffo a Vara, having said that what about a Jinlin, my friend did The Longest Day (www.thelongestday.org.uk) on a 125cc Jinlin, and apart from the electrics breaking down, no lights, and a cracked oil breather tube, (which was fixed with gaffer tape), he made it there and back. He brought it for 50 quid, and its now worth about 3p ! But if you want something that will hold its value get a Vara
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Re:Best 125 for a big person?
Do your Direct Access instead.
We know to a redundent Tiger 895 you could use.
We know to a redundent Tiger 895 you could use.
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Looking like it's going to be a Varadero then! I've always liked the look of them though, i remember when i first saw one in the shop, it was like love at first sight .
Well yeah Alun, that's why i can't buy a bike this month, too busy on my month long cycle tour of Europe, those Alpine passes you went up last week, we'll be doing on bicycles, i think i might die!
I wish i could do my direct access Treadtrader, i'm only 19 though so if i end up passing my test anytime soon i'll have to wait 2 years till i can ride a big bike!
Well yeah Alun, that's why i can't buy a bike this month, too busy on my month long cycle tour of Europe, those Alpine passes you went up last week, we'll be doing on bicycles, i think i might die!
I wish i could do my direct access Treadtrader, i'm only 19 though so if i end up passing my test anytime soon i'll have to wait 2 years till i can ride a big bike!
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As 125's Go , the Vara is a great choice .. biggest looking and holds its value well .. Has good road presence ..
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Re:Best 125 for a big person?
Point of order - the Tiger is an 885. And far from being redundant the old girl with be making a comeback this week whilst I have a few dents sorted on the 955.
It can't be easy being 19 Bryn, I mean a month off cycling round Europe sounds like hell when you could be enjoying life sat at a desk buried in a computer screen.
Oh, and look after my MSR pocket rocket, I've some deeply emotional attachments to that camping stove.
It can't be easy being 19 Bryn, I mean a month off cycling round Europe sounds like hell when you could be enjoying life sat at a desk buried in a computer screen.
Oh, and look after my MSR pocket rocket, I've some deeply emotional attachments to that camping stove.
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Re:Best 125 for a big person?
Bought a varadero 125 and used it for commuting. Imam 6ft 4in and 16+ stone. It was perfect- so much so I bought a 1000 version soon after passing the DAS
Great bikes both of them and cover great number of miles in comfort.
Great bikes both of them and cover great number of miles in comfort.
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