I'd agree with all that. It also avoids the common mistake of buying an overly expensive 125 and then selling it 3 months later, either because you don't like biking or because you do and want a bigger bike.
What do you want out of biking and where are you going, in 2019?
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Nah go full licence. A 125 is like messing around on a pedalo versus a jet ski, no way to compare the two. Sell your soul and get a big bike.
My advice is ride as many as you can and see what you like. I grew up on out and out sports bikes but now have 2 modern retros and a sports tourer. I get more joy out of my thruxton than I did my GSXR1000.
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It's entirely up to you mind, but I wouldn't bother with a 125. If you're over 21, or whatever it is for an unrestricted license, and can afford it - just go for a full unrestricted license. Trust me, you'll learn to respect a bike pretty quickly, and if you've been driving for a while, then confidence will come along pretty quickly too.
Personally I went from zero experience with bikes, to an unrestricted 636 Ninja, then onto a 1000cc R1
I did DAS, which I don't think exists any more, as there's a few more hoops to clear these days; but it really was a complete eye opener just how much better a 'big bike' is than a 125. They do everything better, and make your job as a rider much easier, so you get to work on those spidey senses - keeping an eye on all the ****s in cars!Whatever you decide, best of luck, and I'm sure you'll love it
