next bike after 125

hi i've been riding a cg125 for a few months and am wondering what the
next step up will be

I am only a slim 5 ft 6 so i dont want anything too big or heavy

what kind of upgrade would be best? I was thinking maybe a 400cc???

something that would be more comfortable at 60/70mph and a bit more
stable

any suggestions really welcome, as I have no idea of what models are
available, cheers

 

The common suggestion is one of the 500cc twins.

Honda CB500
Kawasaki ER500 or GPZ500
Suzuki GS500

 

beno said...

Sounds like sir should wait until next year and buy the all new Suzuki
GSX-R 1000 K7 with traction control etc.

 

Traction Control?! Wouldn't that take the fun out of it all?

 

You've not tried the K5/K6 gixxer in the wet yet... have you

 

thanks for those 500 suggestions i will have a look at those,

i was just wondering is there anything in between as it seems like a
big jump, and 500 bikes look pretty daunting to me (the size and weight
of them)!!!

maybe i just need to get to the gym and get a bit stronger LOL

are there any like 250, 350, 400 that are any use?

 

Monz said...

The K1/K2 are bad enough, TYVM.

 

beno said...

Don't be daft. My girlfriend is a slim and small size 10 at 5 ft 6, she
rides a Bandit 650 very quickly. Bandit 650s are not light and not the
easiest things to ride fast but if she can manage it then anyone can.

I wouldn't bother, go straight for a nice easy to ride 500 or 600.
Something like a CB500 or a Bandit 600 would be ideal.

 

They aren't all that much larger than a 125 and you shouldn't notice the
weight once you are on the move.
It's worth checking them out for size at a dealer.

How old a bike do you want to go for?
If you want something less than 5 years old then there is very little at all
between them and a 125 in a normal road bike style. There are a few off road
styled bikes (a DR350 for example) that may suit you but they all favour
taller riders.

If you are happy to go for something older then there's plenty more choice
of smaller bikes but I'm no expert on what to pick and they can be just as
heavy as a newer 500.

One that could be worth a look is a Yamaha SRX400.
I had one for a couple of years and was pretty happy with it and it is every
bit as narrow and low as a 125 , but they are imports and all 12+ years old
now

 

Something like a Bros or an SRX would fit the bill.

 

A Suzuki SV650 would be a lighter choice.

 

I had a TZR 125 for two years, then replace it with a Yamaha R6!
Once it was run in, i had no problems with the bike, it was light, quick and
loads of fun.

Dazzler

 

GS500.

 

thanks for all the replies i now have some models to check out! cheers!

 

beno:

Ride a ZZR 1400. Just don't rev it over 6000.