Great bike for females (Yamaha SR125E)

Member Name: natox

Product:	Yamaha SR125E
Date:	07/08/07 (160 review reads)
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Advantages: Light, easy to ride

Disadvantages: Not fast, no storage space

The Yamaha SR125 is quite often the first bike people ride. Instructors love it for its ease of use and low saddle. The bike is aimed primarily at short distance commuters and is currently a favourite with London city folk.


The bike is styled to look like a cruiser, however, it still has a really good upright position making you feel very stable. The bike has a very ‘old world’ look about it and when I owned one, I would often get people asking how old it was, expecting to hear something like 1955. They would often jump when I said 2000! The classic look means this is not a bike for sport lovers, but somebody who wants to be noticed for looks rather than speed.

Its low centre of gravety makes it ideal for comfort and overall, this is a great bike for women. It is nice and low to the ground and doesn’t take much strength to steer. The seat is also very comfortable too, however, it doesn’t life to give boot space. A top box is recommended.

I had very few mechanical problems with mine and had it for five years. The chain needs regular lube and a service twice a year is a good idea. With a smooth 4-stroke engine, you will probably get 60 out of it okay and it pulls away fairly swiftly too. Does work hard on the up-hills though!


Price wise it is also very good and you can pick up a second hand one quite cheaply. They also run on fresh air! Tax is of course low and insurance is not too bad either.

Wish I hadn't let mine go.

Summary: A good reliable bike

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