Bike to learn on??

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Hi Guys,

I have done a few overland trips by Land Rover but have recently been inspired to have a go on a motorbike.

As is the case with all good ideas there are a few hurdles:

1. I have never ridden a motorbike :-)

I am looking at local training schools to do my CBT and a bit of further training.

2. I dont own a motorbike (kind of obvious if you take into account point 1)

I have spoken to a few people who have some rather nice bikes and quite liked the look of a 600 XT i have spotted recently on my travels. Obviously I will need something a little smaller at first but the plan is to progress up to something that size as soon as I am able to.

So any recomendations on a good 125 that would be similar to ride as a bigger enduro/overland bike?

I am assuming that I am 6'3" and 16 stone might be a deciding factor.

Thanks a lot.

Jon