[39110]

I can remember when everybody started on 125s. Maybe history will repeat itself, and it certainly doesn't seem like a bad idea to package a bike with suitable riding gear--maybe fledgling squids will actually get in the habit of wearing it.

 

[pplassm]

I WANT ONE!

 

[pplassm]

Link to specs:

http://www.honda.ca/MotorcycleEng/CurrentModels/Sport/CBR125R7.htm?Year=2007

 

[acecycleins]

Every MFS course in America should press Honda to do the samething in the US. After the squids think their learning curve is over and they're ready to go get a Busa they can turn the CB125 into track bikes.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Nice looking bike. If it is at all close to the EX250 it could be fun around these parts.



Looks better than the Kawi, that's for sure.

 

[SmokeU]

It'd be cool if I didn't weigh as much as the bike.

 

[BrowningBAR]

How much do you weigh?!

 

[schizuki]

Fantastic idea. The two main problems against it are peer pressure ("A 125?!?") and stupid grognards ("You'll outgrow that in two weeks. Get a 600.")



It would be nice to see Honda launch a free riding club and internet forum for the 125-newbies to support each other against this. Get 'em defiantly mocking the cruisers and squids on their "porky, overpriced ego-strokers" and reinforcing their wisdom in starting small, cheap and light.

 

[23020]

I think he just told you how.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Alright, you got me.



I don't claim to be smart.

 

[mscuddy]

$3,500.00 for a one two bits? Egads. The article didn't mention how many cylinders it has, so I'll have to guess just one.



Would be neat if it is a 4 cylinder...

 

[SmokeU]

I'm just not very fat. Though I have gained a few pounds after finding out the wife's prego in January.

 

[49605]

LOL... Honda USA should put the same kind of package together for the CBR 600.



Then when newbs come into the showroom they can upsell 'em... "you'll just outgrow the 600 in a few months, get the liter bike"

 

[BrowningBAR]

Yeah, but that's $3500 canadian.



Comes out to about 3 grand. About the same as a EX250.

 

[58876]

I found out my wife's prego in January too. I've gained a few pounds too. I think it's from buying cheeseburgers when she feels too sick to eat real food.

 

[58876]

They have that package now. Just pay the thou 'dealer setup costs' and they'll throw in a KBC helmet and a Joe Rocket Jacket.

 

[mscuddy]

Maybe Honda has a warehouse full of SL125 motors, and needed to get rid of 'em. Oink.

 

[SmokeU]

Pizza and McD's is what she's usually craving.



It's perfect timing for her to not lift anything when we move in April.

 

[seruzawa]

Yeah, but for that premium you get Honda's legendary superiority! (snicker).

 

[3833]

They have sold this in the UK for a while...

Well, the bike at least. All of 13 hp from a 125cc, SOHC single...

If they made a CBR250 twin with ~30hp, then we can talk.