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More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 10 125cc motorcycles. Here are the machines that topped your list of 125s: 10 - Suzuki RV125 Van Van (03-on) £460-£2695Overall rating: 80%Info: 60mph + 124cc + 12bhp + 7ftlb + Insurance group 5 Read the Suzuki VanVan review Find a Suzuki VanVan for sale Get a VanVan motorbike insurance quote 9 - Honda CBR125R (04-on) £795-£2995Overall rating: 81%Info: 70mph + 125cc + 13bhp + 7ftlb + Insurance group 6 Read the Honda CBR125R review Find a CBR125R for sale Get a CBR125 motorbike insurance quote 8 - Yamaha YBR125 (05-on) £999-£1999Overall rating: 81%Info: 70mph + 124cc + 10bhp + 7ftlb + Insurance group 4 Read the Yamaha YBR125 review Find a YBR125 for sale Get a YBR125 motorbike insurance quote

7 - Honda XL125V Varadero (01-on)£815-£3299Overall rating: 82%Info: 72mph + 125cc + 15bhp + 8ftlb + Insurance group 6 Read the XL125 Varadero review Find a 125 Varadero for sale Get a Varadero motorbike insurance quote 6 - Aprilia RS125 (95-on) £590-£3799Overall rating: 84%Info: 93mph + 125cc + 15bhp + 14ftlb + Insurance group 12 Read the Aprilia RS125 review Find an Aprilia RS125 for sale Get an RS125 motorbike insurance quote
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Find a GN125 for sale Get a GN125 motorbike insurance quote 4 - Honda CG125 (75-on) £140-£1999Overall rating: 84%Info: 65mph + 124cc + 11bhp + 7ftlb + Insurance group 3 Read the Honda CG125 review Find a CG125 for sale Get a CG125 motorbike insurance quote 3 - Honda CBF125 (09-on) £2200-£2850Overall rating: 86%Info: 70mph + 125cc + 11bhp + 8ftlb + Insurance group 6 Read the Honda CBF125 review Find a CBF125 for sale
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Read the Honda VT125 review Find a VT125 for sale Get a VT125 motorbike insurance quote 1 - Yamaha YZF-R125 (2008-on) £1999-£2999Overall rating: 88%Info: 75mph + 124cc + 15bhp + 9ftlb + Insurance group 6 Read the Yamaha YZF-R125 review Find a YZF-R125 for sale Get a YZF-R125 motorbike insurance quote Thinking of buying one of these 125s? Get motorcycle insurance quotes from lots of providers in one place with MCN Compare.
motorcycle helmet snap on face shieldsSkip to main content Visordown readers' Top 10 learner legal 125s © CMG Ltd 2016. This website is owned and published by Crash Media Group Limited. There's nothing like riding a motorcycle down a scenic road on a beautiful day. Motorcycles are fun to ride, but they have other advantages as well: they cost far less than cars and require less gas to run. As a result, drivers after chic, cheap, fuel-efficient vehicles often turn to these two-wheeled wonders.

With a motorcycle learner's course and an exam, anyone of age can quickly become a licensed motorcycle driver. Safety regulations require new motorcyclists to ride learner bikes, which are smaller and slower than other models. Regulations vary by country and even state, but learner bikes are anything but ho-hum. 125cc learner bikes are safe, comfortable, and attractive. Table of Contents Hide 1. Kawasaki Eliminator 125 2. Honda XL125 Varadero 3. Suzuki Van Van 125 4. Adrenaline Pulse 125 10. KTM Duke 125 The Kawasaki Eliminator is a solid learner bike. As a cruiser, it does not have the build to go fast, with a top speed of 65 miles per hour. This single-cylinder model weighs only 135 pounds. Undeniably stylish, it features a chrome finish, a large tank, and low seats. Users cite comfort and style as pluses for this model as well. The Honda XL125 is impressively roomy despite its small size. With the reliability of a Honda, this model features wide bars and a medium seat height.

It gets 65 miles per gallon and has a top speed of 72 miles per hour. Heavier than the average 125, users cite comfort and smooth handling, even for heavier riders. The vintage look of the Suzuki Van Van 125 is just one of the bike's many strengths. This lightweight model only gets up to 65 miles per hour, but its excellent handling and comfortable low riding feel work well on surface streets. Add in the integrated luggage rack and riders can enjoy their Suzuki Van Van 125 for years. The Adrenaline Pulse 125 is one of the few Chinese learner bikes to spark interest in the global market. Although most riders buy reliable Japanese models, the lower price of the Adrenaline Pulse 125, grouped with its good looks, reputation for reliability, and fuel efficiency makes it worthy of a second look. For shoppers on a budget who still want quality, consider one of the rarer bikes on the road. This Honda learner bike is a favorite because of its price, style, and handling. While it is not the most comfortable bike or the smoothest ride, it is an eye-catching motorcycle with a four-speed single engine and gets nearly 90 miles to the gallon.

The fuel efficiency alone could draw a considerable fan base among beginner riders. The Hyosung GT125R is a popular Korean model. The futuristic body and finish on the Hyosung make it look much larger and faster than it actually is. With a top speed of 70 miles per hour, the Hyosung is a fine ride on the highway as well as surface streets. A steel frame, smooth ride, and smoother looks make the Yamaha YZF-R125 a customer favorite. It gets up to 80 miles per hour, faster than most of its competitors, and has controlled damping for a fluid feel, even on rough terrain. The seat is higher than those of other comparable models, so this Yamaha learner bike may suit taller riders over others. The Aprilia RS125 looks slick enough to merit double takes on the road. The power-to-weight ratio makes for unparalleled handling, and the bike gets up to a respectable 70 miles per hour. It costs more to maintain than other learner bikes, but for those looking for great handling and better looks, the tradeoff may be worth it.