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Originally Posted by JSH
A 100 kg weight limit is going to be a problem for a highway capable bike
The KTM 200 might be an option. KTM claims 99kg dry but ready for the road it is 150 kg. The KTM 390 is basically the same chassis with a more powerful but A2 legal engine. The problem will be the high seat more than weight. (At least it was for my brother who is about your height)
Something like a Honda Rebel 500 or 300 is A2 legal and freeway capable but heavier than you want. However, the low seat height will help a lot.
The Honda CB125R is lighter but has a high seat.
For an out of the ordinary suggestion there is the Piaggio MP3 300, 350, or 500. They are heavy but the tilt lock means you never have to put a foot down. My 2009 Piaggio 500 weighs almost as much as my 2011 BMW R1200RT but is SO easy to roll around with the suspension locked. I can roll it around the garage with one hand.
I would buy a 300 HPE in a heartbeat if it was offered in the USA
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The KTM EXC 200 is not at all an option with 925 mm seat height, that's wayyyy too tall for me to comfortably ride.
The seat height of the Rebel is better, but with ~200 kg it's very heavy and it's also very wide since it's a parallel twin.
The CBR125R seems to be interesting, but the CB125F seems more suited for the job as it has a lower seat height as well as lower weight.
And a fuel consumption of only 1,5L/100km or 157 mpg makes it very interesting.
However it is pretty low powered.