Hey all

I've decided since I'll be travelling a further few miles every day soon to upgrade from my moped and the bike in mind is the famous Honda CG125. My moped just isn't gonna cope with 10 miles downhill, 10 miles uphill every day!

My question is, I'm 6'2" and about 19 stone... am I going to find the CG125 uncomfortable or difficult?
I know ideally I'll sit on one and try it out before buying but I'm just interested in your thoughts?

i have a honda shadow VT125 and its a very comfy ride. Really enjoyable. I took CBT at weekend and the CG's don't look very comfy. Get a test ride booked!!!

Do not get a CG125 - its a bag of crap, very cheap and very undesirable. Depending on you budget you could get a Honda Varadero 125 - my brother had one of these, and its big and solid and very comfy, not much smaller than the 1000cc varadero. Its a nice bike but you may have to pay that little extra. Otherwise if you want something with a bit of grunt go for the RS125, its like **** of a shovel and very light. Cos ur a big lad the Valadero would be better.

http://www.cub90.co.uk/Resources/xl125v.pdf

Do not get a CG125 - its a bag of crap, very cheap and very undesirable. Depending on you budget you could get a Honda Varadero 125 - my brother had one of these, and its big and solid and very comfy, not much smaller than the 1000cc varadero. Its a nice bike but you may have to pay that little extra. Otherwise if you want something with a bit of grunt go for the RS125, its like **** of a shovel and very light. Cos ur a big lad the Valadero would be better.


Hi

Not sure where you're getting your info from about the CG125's but they are one of the best bikes out there for durability, cheap parts and easy to work on. I've researched these pretty extensively, they're very popular and there are tons of excellent reviews all over the web!
I just wasn't sure if I'm too big for one!!
I've also looked at the Varadero and it just isn't me, I'm not into sporty/racing fast bikes. they might go like s*** off a shovel, but sooner or later that same shovel will be used to shift me and my guts off the road...

I much prefer the cruisers/choppers, that Honda Shadow looks a dream!! Unfortunately they seem few and far between.

Thanks for the input though! :thumbsup: