Considering getting a bike....

Soldato
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I'm considering my options to get a bike, primarily, and almost exclusively as a commuting tool.

Currently work for a London based firm, but working for 2 years out in Gloucestershire, so an ideal time to get a bike, get confident, and decide if I can really do it into central London come rain or shine.

I've never ridden a bike before, so I don't know what options I have to give it a go. I got the impression I could rent everything (gloves, jacket, lid, bike etc) for a CBT, so this seems like a sensible starting point.

I'm not the tallest guy in the world, so I'll look hilariously stupid on plenty of bikes, I also don't really fancy some MotoGP leathers setup or bike as I'll just not make use of it. I'd do this if I was tracking the hell out of it.

I saw a KTM Duke 125 the other day that looked ideal (decent size, riding position, and more than quick enough for my requirements) so if anyone has one of these or knows much about reliability I'd be really interested. MCN apparently have one on long term test, and the articles I've read all basically say its brilliant but also devastating that it doesn't have 20 more BHP.

Open to ideas...
 
I'm 27, 28 in June... I've done a fair few car based track days, and tbh, I know this will bite me in the arse down the line, but I have no interest in using the bike as a means to go fast. For me it will be nothing more than a commuting tool. However, if I only do the CBT I can't take the bike on the motorway can I?

Anyone here ridden one of these KTM Duke 125's?
 
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