Progressing onto a bigger bike...

crusa

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I passed my CBT two weeks ago, and have been driving a 50cc peugeot kisbee to work and back. It's limited to 32mph :( and is really slow to accelerate, which is a pain when you have people waiting behind you in traffic (especially on hills).

I don't know whether to carry on using it until next year and just put up with it, to gain more experience on the roads, or to go ahead and buy a new bike (125cc).

Is the jump from a twist & go 50cc scooter to a 125cc bike as big as it seems?

What would you suggest I do?

Thanks! ;)
 
I did my CBT on a 50cc scooter as well, so more worried about using the clutch/gears etc... due to not having any experience with them at all.
 
Sagalout said:
What do you want out of the bike? If its just transport and you want a bit more power, then a 4 stroke 125 would be best, something like a Yammy YBR125 or Honda CBF125. Or just get a 125 scooter, which is probably the most practical solution.

If you want a screaming 2 stroke, which will definitely be more fun and powerful but is a race rep riding position and require a lot more maintenance, then the RS is probably the pick of the 2 strokes.
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It's mainly just getting to and from work, which includes many steep hills on the journey home, which it struggles to get up when stopping and starting due to traffic.

I was thinking of getting a 125 scooter, but they seem to be in the same price range as the 125cc bikes.

How about a Yamaha yzf r125?
 
YarwoodUK said:
I personally went from a Yamaha Aerox 50cc to a Honda Varadero 125 (Similar to Yamaha R125), and it really wasn't that bad at all.

Spend a few hours watching videos on youtube on how to change gear etc (link below).

Only problems I had was the quick acceleration (cause obviously you're used to using all the throttle on the 50cc), and a couple times of stalling. But after the first week I was fine.

Do you mind me asking your age, and if you're planning on getting full bike license too btw?

A lot of guys here will recommend a YBR125 as would I, but if you're like myself and prefer "sportier"/quicker bikes, then a R125 would suit you perfectly.
A YBR125 is good for about 60-65mph and after that it just doesn't feel "safe" riding it (vibration), not to mention wind..



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMxKMa-WPvo
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Thanks for the advice. I'm 17 btw.
 
In the mean time, I can get used to riding with gears on my dad's bike (1972 Yamaha 100cc LT2).
 
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