[jkv357]

I personally would not buy a 125cc 4-stroke for the street for the type of riding I do and the area where I ride.

As others have mentioned, the current CBR250R or Ninja 250/300 is capable of getting very good FE numbers while still providing reasonable power output.

Also mentioned - scooters have that area of the market pretty well covered, especially for most casual riders that are looking for simplicity and good economy but aren't necessarily interested in the sport aspect of riding a cycle.

As a sport rider that commutes moderate distances in medium-density traffic, I like the performance available from my SV650. It will deliver 50+ MPG in-town or at Interstate speeds, and will get into the 60 MPG range when riding at a moderate pace on the backroads.

I like small cycles (I own a 75cc 2-stroke street bike) but any 125cc bike I bought would have to be a sport 2-stroke (Aprilia, Cagiva) just for fun.