New Female Rider Scarborough - Birchmount & Steeles area

If insurance cost isn't an issue, I would also recommend the 250 as a beginner bike. It all depends on your type of riding, but the 250 would be a safer choice overall.

- If you do decide to take the highway, the 250 will give you approximately 100 more lbs in weight, which equates to stability from the wind. Even I get whipped around on my 250.
- 250s retain their value really well when it comes to reselling them.
- After a few weeks on my 250, I understood why people upgrade after a year. I need to shift to 3rd/4th gear just to keep cruising speed in the city.

Skipping the 125 step, may save you some time and money without any negative impacts to learning how to ride.

But of course, go with whatever makes you comfortable and satisfied. Good luck on your bike search!
 
chin.r said:
thank you for your advice, i know everyone is suggesting me to go for the 250, but upgrading is only a matter of time...i want to start off soft and easy, eventually the 125 becomes 250 then a 600cc!!
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You are right. If that's how you feel then go with your gut. you can always get rid of it with other beginners coming in. it is lighter and more nimble. If you outgrow it, you can always upgrade. I know someone who takes his cbr125 on the hwy, but doesn't mean that you have to ride hwys right away. You're better off building your skills right now and you can take the hwy when you feel comfortable enough doing so. Unless you've tried a 250 during your course, give the 125 a shot. Once you're confident, you'll be able to handle a 600 lb motorcycle with ease; Be it a SS or Cruiser.
 
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chin.r said:
price range is not a big issue, i want something that im comfortable with....im a small girl, H-163cm W-110lbs...u know, a bike where my toes can actually touch the ground at least.
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Hey and welcome!! FYI i am a 16 year old girl, i'm 5'5 and i ride a 600. I can touch with lots of room to spare! Go looking at a dealership and ask to sit on a few different sizes and see what fits you, then go shopping. You don't want to end up with something that doesn't have enough to get the job done, ie 125cc. If u wanna ride send me a msg and we can meet up, show the boys how the girls get it done.
 
I am going to have to go ahead and agree with most of this post. You will outgrow the capabilities of 125 in about a week and a half, at which point your learning curve will start to plateau. the 250 will at least sustain you for a season or two.
I started with an sv650, it left me with lots of room to grow into, easy to ride, very forgiving, ABS, lots of low end V twin grunt. I have definitely grown into the bike and its capabilities, third season on it and it isn't often when I feel like I need anything bigger. I can't see myself needing anything bigger for a few more years, or at all, bigger bikes just fall into that expensive want list now :lol:
 
Finally, my bike is ready to go. I somehow sticked with buying the 2008 cbr125R white and for some funny reason still only my toes touch the ground! At the training school, those were the same bikes i was trained on and more of my foot could touch the ground. I bought the same bike for the sake that i could keep my balance.

Just one more step is getting it lowered a bit. I seriously dont wanna take any risk in dropping the bike.
sigh....for now...just spinning around the neighbourhood...

I will be meeting all you guys and gals very soon!


***oh yeah, does anyone know how much it cost to get the bike lowered? or know anyone where i can get it done for free??!!?? i'll treat them to dinner!:lol:
 
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Could always just shave the seat as I don't think there are lowering links for the CBR125.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgMh5hPz44

I think you can also play with the suspension so that it sags more when you sit on it.
 
I have my bike for a week by now but only been riding in the neighbourhood blocks...trying to just get used to only my toes touching the ground....i havent hit the big streets yet eh....does it sound like im a wussy?!?...i dont want to embarass myself if i tip or drop my bike at some big intersection.....ANYONE WANNA COME RIDE WITH ME SO I CAN BUILD SOME CONFIDENCE ON BIG STREETS? i need someone who have a lot of patience for newbies...
 
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Lol.. Don't worry about it.. You need a bit of time to build up your confidence. As for tippytoeing it, that's another non-issue. You'll learn to 1-foot it soon enough.
 
chin.r u live in kennedy public school community or the terryfox/david lewis side?
 
hey, i'm around 404 and steeles ^^ i'm good to boot around town. i also started out on a cbr125, loved it! yah, you have to switch gears all the time, but that's the fun of it, rev it hard.
 
chin.r said:
Finally, my bike is ready to go. I somehow sticked with buying the 2008 cbr125R...
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Congratulations! Keep practicing; you'll get the hang of it. If you haven't done so already, may I suggest that you find at least one person who you trust and feel comfortable with to "mentor" you? Avoid anyone, male/female, who will push you beyond your level. Take *your* time.
 
Mavelick95 said:
... You don't want to end up with something that doesn't have enough to get the job done, ie 125cc. If u wanna ride send me a msg and we can meet up, show the boys how the girls get it done.
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It depends what "job" you want to get done. My 125 gets me from point 'a' to 'b' perfectly fine. I'm not out to prove myself to anyone. OP. You don't need to "show" anyone anything :) Enjoy your bike and ride safe!
 
skitta said:
It depends what "job" you want to get done. My 125 gets me from point 'a' to 'b' perfectly fine. I'm not out to prove myself to anyone. OP. You don't need to "show" anyone anything :) Enjoy your bike and ride safe!
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Very well said!

Enjoy your bike! I had a 125 and loved it, I miss those days of cheap gas fills and long distance range from a tank........
 
skitta said:
Congratulations! Keep practicing; you'll get the hang of it. If you haven't done so already, may I suggest that you find at least one person who you trust and feel comfortable with to "mentor" you? Avoid anyone, male/female, who will push you beyond your level. Take *your* time.
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you r right, having a mentor would better work things out for a women like me!...now who is available??..umm....*wink wink*
 
Welcome chin.r you are on the right track imo, the 250 would be ok for you but it is heavier which poses an issue if you are new + a smaller person. My 250 has been all over and I ride it daily (19K kms since last May) and it is fine for any 400 series highway.
You won't outgrow the 125 necessarily in a season, you will quickly get used to the acceleration in a straight line but that's a real small part of the riding skills equation. Take your time and learn the other more needed skills while you have a machine that will be forgiving of your mistakes.
PM me if you need a ride companion some time. Have fun and ride safe.

chin.r said:
thank you for your advice, i know everyone is suggesting me to go for the 250, but upgrading is only a matter of time...i want to start off soft and easy, eventually the 125 becomes 250 then a 600cc!!
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