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New or used Honda CBR125?

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Hey guys new rider here just got my m2 last fall looking to purchase my first bike sometime in the next month for the season start. Just wondering if I should buy new or used? Honda is offering a big promotion on the 125's, like $1200 off LINK http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/cbr125r which looks nice because the prices I've seen on kijiji are almost the same, but I'm still not sure. Any advice?
 
I'd go for a 250 but if your stuck on a 125 I'd go new. The new design is way better and they have a bigger gas tank.
 
^Agreed, the new 125 is much nicer than its predecessor, but a 250 is the better starter bike imo. The price difference is a big factor though if you're looking at new.
 
See I was also looking at the CBR250 as well as the Ninja 250 but I was worried the insurance would be too much because its a bigger bike.
 
Insurance shouldn't be much different. The 2011-on cbr125 is a much improved bike over its predecessor.

I have a 125. I didn't want the 250. (Not a new rider ... far from it.)
 
Seriously... I would get the new 125..simply considering the fact that people are not so kind to their 1/8th litre bikes.They thrash them around just to get them going any where. How much money do you think you are saving by buying a used 125??
 
I ran into a similar situation when I bought my bike, a KLX250. Used prices were a bit less but with no warranty and some general wear and tear even on a "perfect" :rolleyes: bike it just made sense to buy new. In my case I picked up a left over bike for a great price. The only thing with buying new is that you are subject to the various fees and charges that every dealer want to charge.
 
get used...that $2300 will come out to about $3000...
A an older model used one can be had for as little as 1200-1500 bucks. Keep it for a season and sell it for the same price or a few hundred less and get at least a 250. a 250 can last you many seasons you'll have a hard time going more than a few months on a 125...
 
LoneRonin said:
get used...that $2300 will come out to about $3000...
A an older model used one can be had for as little as 1200-1500 bucks. Keep it for a season and sell it for the same price or a few hundred less and get at least a 250. a 250 can last you many seasons you'll have a hard time going more than a few months on a 125...
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Except I'm content with my 125 going on my second season. If I had more money, yes, I would probably upgrade, but not to a 250.
Planning on the CBR500 when I finish school and get a job.

Although if you have some extra $$ to spend, I heard the newer 125 is more stable than the older cbr 125 counterparts.
You would probably be spending around $1300 less by buying a used CBR125 though (they go for around $1700 now).
 
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I seem to recall that Humber College would only administer the M2 Exit test if you were on a 250 cc or larger bike. I'm not sure if this is a school or Ministry requirement, but you may want to consider a 250 if you don't plan on upgrading before doing your M2 exit.
 
Most people who go for a 125 tend to upgrade really quickly. They are cheap, but they are cheap for a reason. People tend to trade them in about 10 minutes after they get them. My suggestion is start with a 250. That will last you a season or 2. Kawasaki has a 300 now, that I have heard is a little quicker then a 250, and it will at least last you the season.
 
I'd say go new. I bought an '07 125R last season and I do love it, Its a fun bike and I plan to hold on to it for another season and probably more, I also prefer it's styling over the newer model. However now that a brand new one is 2,300$, and most used sellers seem to be asking 1800-2100$, for used ones, I'd say go new, unless you're like me an prefer its looks and can deal with a slightly smaller fuel tank. Additionally, since it is an affordable entry level bike, many newbies may not be up on their maintenance/ taken good care of the bike, as I noted when shopping around.

However it could be hard to find a new one, because it may be a case where it's on the Honda website, but doesn't mean they have them readily available at your local dealer.
 
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I'd say go new. I bought an '07 125R last season and I do love it, Its a fun bike and I plan to hold on to it for another season and probably more, I also prefer it's styling over the newer model. However now that a brand new one is 2,300$, and most used sellers seem to be asking 1800-2100$, for used ones, I'd say go new, unless you're like me an prefer its looks and can deal with a slightly smaller fuel tank. Additionally, since it is an affordable entry level bike, many newbies may not be up on their maintenance/ taken good care of the bike, as I noted when shopping around.

However it could be hard to find a new one, because it may be a case where it's on the Honda website, but doesn't mean they have them readily available at your local dealer.
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I think they have a retarded amount of surplus since no one bought them. At the Rock The Red event last summer we rode the crap out of 20 of them. A couple hit the ground too. Never saw someone highside a 125 before lol.
 
I have had my 125 for two seasons going on my third. I love it because you can ride the crap out of it everywhere and I hear the motors can last quite a while. I do have some desire to upgrade but I am happy with the 125. For me [23 male] the new ninja 300 and the Honda 250 are only a few extra bucks to insure but I hear the 250 is not much of an upgrade and the OTD price of the new ninja in quite high.

Stick with the 125 IMO it is a good starter and great fun for experienced riders too as Brian P has already mentioned. I might even look into the newer ones as the prices are quite low, cheers for the link.

Now that being said, I do have access to my brothers SV1000 whenever I want [and I do borrow it at least once a week in the summer] so maybe that's one of the reasons why I stick with the 125.
 
get a 250. especially if you plan on ever going on the highway.
 
^ I take my 125 on the highway all the time, and I'm not all that small, either. It'll do it, you just have to work for it.
 
That CBR125 looks like a bunch of fun on the right roads. Yorkshire Dales would be a hoot. Ontario? Kinda spotty. Pity.
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