I am new to bikes...can't make my mind up which one to buy. Honda CBR125R or Yamaha YZF-R125? Which one is better for the complete beginner? I am relatively short also, 165 cm.
Test ride both and decide if either one feels safe and comfortable for you. If neither feels good, then keep looking and test riding. Don't let a sales person, or anyone else, tell you what you should buy - only you know what feels comfortable to you.