<aside> 1️⃣ Disclaimer: I’ve excluded bikes that are know as cheap china alternatives. Junak, Romet, Zipp, etc. I concider Zontes because it has many good reviews
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<aside> 2️⃣ Disclaimer: I also excluded cross bikes because they don't turn me on at all - the Yamaha TDR is the closest to a cross bike in this list.
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<aside> 3️⃣ Disclaimer: Hyosung also excluded because of lack of spare parts on the market.
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I don't think that sports motorcycles in this category make sense. None of the 125cc bikes can go below 10 seconds to reach 100 km/h, and their maximum speed is quite similar. The position on sports motorcycles is very aggressive and tiring over time, and Sports also have limited options when it comes to packing for a trip. 125cc bikes are mainly for admiring views and squeezing through the city, which is still achievable with sports bikes, but if you plan to go on trips outside the city (like me), this category should not interest you.
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<aside> 5️⃣ Cylinders - why am I mentioning this? Two cylinders are not always a sign of greater power, but the operation of a two-cylinder engine is characterized by greater smoothness and potentially greater durability. Often, motorcycles also do not have to be revved as high to achieve similar results to single-cylinder engines.
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<aside> 💡 if you want to check how you will look on a specific motorcycle in terms of height, I recommend: https://cycle-ergo.com/
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