ih8hndles

The bike was boring for me due to the lack of acceleration. Not that I want to ride fast, but just to keep up with the vehicles next to me. If you plan on going on the highway at all I wouldn't choose this bike (unless you're 100lbs). It lacks the passing ability to get you out of trouble.

kIeRaN

ive had my 125 for about a month now, great little bike and fun to motor back and forth from work on. Seems like your purpose is exactly what mine was, I was starting to get frustrated with the amount of people that told me to man up and get a bigger bike. The 125 is perfect for the beginner rider, you will be happy with it.

deckard

never what everybody says about the 125
just buy and ride
way faster than a bicycle, ebike, scooter, transit
it is a motorcycle!!!!

si_sol

i had a cbr 125 for a season. It was awsome $4.00 to fill it up lasted me about 200kms or more. perfect bike for booting around in the city with i took it to work everyday (35kms one way) rain or shine. it is a bit to of a stuggle on the highway. especially if theres a head wind. i got it when i was 24 with my m1 and it cost me 1300 a year. the honda 600RR was 5500 a year with one speeding ticket on my record. Maintenace was easy, exactly 1 liter of oil and no oil filter. if you end up getting one i recommend changing the rear sprocket to a 14 tooth. it shortens up 1st gear but takes off like a bat out of hell. i upgraded to a cruiser just because the girlfriend wanted to ride on the back. its a blast to ride i never got bored of it i took this thing everywhere. check out www.cbr125r.ca great site for used bikes and parts and lots of info.
cheers