For a used bike a valid/current safety is an absolute must.
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A beginners bike is a beginners bike. I made more mistakes in the first couple of seasons than the rest of my riding experience. It will likely pick up scratches while you own it. I used a side stand on a hot day on a newish asphalt and the bike tipped over with no one with 10 metres of it. I dropped it coming up to a stop sign where there was sand.
If all you need is something to commute around town you will likely be satisfied with a 125, I speak from experience. I commuted to school for years on a 1971 CB100.
If you want to travel a little you will likely want something that can run 100+ KMH without strain and possibly with luggage of some sort. Once you have some experience you may want to take a passenger when you travel. It will need enough power to keep up on the highway That is a consideration for your next bike.
What mistakes ? (besides the hot asphalt and the sand) ?
I'm always interested in learning.
I don't really need this bike for commuting, though I may end up doing that.
I'm retired at the moment, but actually looking for work (being broke is not fun).
The primary goal, is to just have fun riding it.
If I do commute it won't be on highways, or the same roads as everybody else.
I can see myself zigging through detours, scenic neigborhood roads etc
Riding the grom in a "cattle yard" (~50 x 100 space was "kinda fun"
Zooming all the way up to ~15 mph before having to get on the brakes before hitting
the fence was a "thrill"
But I also really liked the smooth and no-brainer riding of the PCX150.
Getting a scooter might be another option.
I can see myself owning 4 or 5 bikes down the future,
From a 125, to maybe a sport 600.
Track days , racing school, something else definetly on the "bucket list"
I've "driven" CTMP on Iracing, will be doing that for real, for sure on a bike,
and maybe a race car.
Mike
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