I had an NSR 125 before I got my Varadero and I found the riding position cramped with too much of my body weight on the bars which made my wrists ache after a short while. I know another activity that makes my wrists ache but, I can´t mention it here. I was also fed up of attracting the unwelcome attentions of the boys in blue. Since I have had the Varadero with its big bike feel and comfortable riding position I haven´t looked back apart from the lifesaver look back of course. Apart from the expensive cost of parts I would recommend the Varadero 125 to everyone, its a fun bike.