Getting back on a bike!

[Logsi]

I'm really after some advice and what route to take to get a full bike license.

I had a Aprilia RS50 when i was 16 and loved the damn thing. It was fantastic. Went pretty fast for a 50cc and i liked the fact it was a geared bike. I rode it for nearly 2 years even when i passed my driving license.

I'm now nearly 23 and wish i'd gone for my bike tests when i was younger. I need to get a cheaper form of transport for commuting as my circumstances may be changing soon and started to look at bikes again.

I'm just wondering as to what route to take. Even though i had 2 years road experience on a geared bike when i was 16/17 i don't feel i would be ready to go for a big bike test or even a all intensive course to get the bike license. I'm leaning towards the route of get my CBT again and purchase a Aprilia RS125 (which i'd always pined for when i was 17) to learn on and get confident on then take my test when i feel i'm ready.

Is this the most sensible thing? The reason i want a RS125 is because i actually like 2 strokes and never had an reliability issues with my RS50. I feel the 4 strokes are just too slow.

 

[Logsi]

It's illegal to derestrict a two stroke 125 on an L plate.

Of course. I understand that. But getting up to speed is an issue in my opinion.

What sort of 4 stroke 125s rival the RS125 with regards to speed? I'm open to any sort of bike and not specifically a sports rep.

 

[Logsi]

Thanks for the info guys!

Didn't realise the tests were changing again!

I definitely want to get a 125 and regain my confidence riding before doing anything. I'll take a look at the YZF's. CBR's are an absolute no, they looks too small. Being 6'3" and a skinny build i'd look ridiculous.

 

[Logsi]

Wow. Ok, i'll be doing it this year for definite then.

EDIT- What's the general consensus with buying a 4 Stroke CBR or YZF? Anything to look out for. I remember buying a RS50 over 8k miles was to be avoided? What's it like with 4 strokes with their more reliable engines?