I bought mine in January up here on the border. The economy up here is hurting and I picked up my 125 for $4600. All the time I was at the dealership the four days I visited, there was no one else in the business. I sold one of my bikes after I saw a Trail 125 last summer and saved the cash for dickering. The dealer had 3 of them. I have ridden mine some when the roads are relatively dry up here. Next winter I will stud some tires. At 76, this bike will allow me to ride until God takes me off this earth.
I just got my 2022 trail 125 a week ago, and I'm so cheesed about it! I can tell I'll own this thing for the rest of my life. I can't wait to see where mine takes me.
Great thorough review of the Trail 125. Looks like a super fun bike to have around. If all goes well I will be buying one tomorrow to learn how to ride.
I purchased mine 3 weeks ago and I have started making money using it. Cheep to fill up and literally goes everywhere with no problem parking anywhere I choose. Side walks , hallways ect. Delivering food on DASHER . I make about 30 per in an hour and a half , it pays for my monthly payment. Plus it pays for the insurance. With plenty of money left over for extra cash. This thing is a money making machine. Most I made in one days time working 3 hours was 68$ . So happy I purchased this machine. It’s so much more than a trail bike !!!!! I never thought I would get to learn all the little side roads in my city, but this thing horses you to take every conceivable route you can think of including going over pedestrian bridges. Never thought I would do that but shit if it’s night time and nobody’s there, who’s to tell me no.😊
Thanks for your review. Pretty much sums up the goodness of a Honda Trail 125. I also have a 1969 CT90 with the dual range transmission. It does climb much better in difficult terrain than the 125. You can get the 125 for $5000 out the door, but maybe not everywhere the US.
Great review of the little 125 . I have a few bikes and also the 125 . Its a FUN bike and also an easy bike to get on and move around . I have made a few videos of my CT125 adventures if you would like to watch them. Good work on describing the gear changing too . a lot of new riders do not know about the revs and could quite easily come off in the wet.
The trail's sale figures are bundled into the Supercub because it is a variant of it but prior to the 21st century these two bikes racked up a total of 30 million vehicles sold. Then it continued to sell another 70 million in 17 years.
You don't need to rev-match when shifting down. Just step on the shifter lightly and it will disengage the engine from the wheel (like a clutch), then you can brake or freewheel until your speed matches the gear.
Well for that matter you don't need to shift down really since it's all centrifugal, but in the cases where you want to shift down to pass someone or engine brake, you should learn to rev match.
yeah, as i said in the video, i think those limitations can actually lead to more interesting rides. i'm planning on putting bona fide offroad tires on mine soon.
Believe it or not, I just picked up a 2022 leftover for $4793 out the door. I jumped on it. My friend also got lucky and snagged a Green 2023 for $4747 OTD. The MC Gods were smiling on us this week. BTW, where is this? It's beautiful country. Very nice video.
You can also change your gearing for your expected use. That’s what I do as it isn’t hard. I put on a larger rear sprocket and leave it, however the front being so easy to change that’s what I’ll swap and I have a speedometer healer I just input the percentage difference into that. One sprocket it’s a mountain goat and another sprocket I can run 55mph not to bad. Just an option for you.
If I had more time... I would try to design a working derailer to shift a two sprocket system from a taller sprocket and a shorter similar to a multi speed bicycle. Of course, I prefer the dual range transmission on my CT110 (105cc).
admittedly the traffic was light but i was doing 58 today... even hit 60 on the downhill {mind you plus or minus 2 on the speedo...] did about 10 miles i got trapped on the upper bridge accidentally so... hope they dont mail us the toll fee cuz its pay by plate. haahah our mower is a LOT louder then that. i love mines cant wait to pay it off and start accessorizing
whoa is there a clutch on the right handle bar? Seemed like you moved forward when you pushed 'Down' for the higher gears. Haven't ridden one and I know it different. Is ok boulder hopping and going through ruts? I need to ride one... dang.
The lever on the right is the front brake. Are you talking about me unloading the clutch by pushing the throttle forward? I just don't want to burn up the clutch.
i'd say the trail is a better trails bike, and definitely a better road bike for longer trips. the only situations where i prefer to be on my ebike are when i'm cutting through footpaths (like to get from one cul de sac to another) and bike trails where being on a motorcycle just isn't allowed.
I just found this review. I bought my '23 last week in Saint Helena for $5995 OTD. I am in Brentwood, not far from where I recognize you to be. Are those trails private? It would be fun to get my greenie up there to ride if it is allowed. What front rack is that? Great video!
The rack is made by Moto Skill. The trail isn't private and I don't appear to be bothering anyone when I'm there (hikers wave at me), but a bunch of dirt bikes ripping up the place would for sure bring the police. One or two honda trails seems to be no issue.
now that said, I have ridden up and down vasco road between livermore and brentwood before on the trail 125 and it isn't the most thrilling experience given the grade. you're lucky to hit 35 on the way up the hill. a much more pleasant route would be to come over morgan territory rd.
i love the concept of this bike, but the pricepoint is a big turnoff. For that price i expect a bike ready to go and from your review and that of many other there are quite a view thing that you really need to upgrade to have fun out of the bike. Seat for example is something everybody says that its unconftable.
Great review. I was wondering if you could tell me what the seat is made out of? I’m considering getting a bike, and this one has my attention, but there is no info on whether any bike uses leather seats or some type of synthetic material.
by the time i get home from my ride next week i should have 6000 miles on mine. and ZERO troubles. not even had to sdjust my chain. but thats because after i ride it all day or 250 miles i set it on the stand and oil my chain. most times i oil it every day when i park it for the night. and i use lucas chain lubricant. but anyway where did you get that box for the back of the bike. if you can please post a link to the site i would really like to look at getting one
I'm guessing you are quoting indicated mph off your speedometer. Compare to GPS on your phone and don't be surprised if your speedometer has a 5mph+ optimistic error. My TW200 is a 55mph bike, my CT110 is a 45mph bike. But I've heard of Alaskans hauling quartered game up hills and out of the woods with the dual transmission in LO.
with the stock tires, it was a bona fide 55 mph that i verified with a radar on one of the roads near me. with the shinkos, it's possible the larger radius of the tires is throwing off the speedo, but at least at 30ish mph, it's accurate as verified by the same radar. i also have a TW200, and for that, i really don't know whether i should believe the speedo, because that sometimes says i'm going 65, and i haven't heard anyone say theirs goes that fast.
@@tychomoto compared to the GPS on my phone my TW200 has the most accurate speedometer of any motorcycle I've ever owned. And very likely a one-off speedo.
I can maybe make a video about it, but simply put, there are 4 threaded holes in the cargo rack that M6 bolts fasten to. So I just drilled matching holes in the crate and screwed some M6 bolts with washers through the crate and into the rack.
I'm happy for all the buyers that have $5-6,000 to spend on a new Trail 125, it's only a matter of years before I can afford one. The more you all buy the better. For now, I'll keep my 45mph $1,200 CT110 with dual range transfer case, and my 55mph $1,650 TW200, and my 65mph $2,000 XT225, plus accessories all for under $5,500! 😁
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I bought mine in January up here on the border. The economy up here is hurting and I picked up my 125 for $4600. All the time I was at the dealership the four days I visited, there was no one else in the business. I sold one of my bikes after I saw a Trail 125 last summer and saved the cash for dickering. The dealer had 3 of them. I have ridden mine some when the roads are relatively dry up here. Next winter I will stud some tires. At 76, this bike will allow me to ride until God takes me off this earth.
Very cool.
Cool ass old man! Ride on!
Can I have it when you're done with it🤷🙋
I'd cherish it and give it to my grandchildren!
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️
Just got my 2023 for $3,999.00
I just got my 2022 trail 125 a week ago, and I'm so cheesed about it! I can tell I'll own this thing for the rest of my life. I can't wait to see where mine takes me.
Great thorough review of the Trail 125. Looks like a super fun bike to have around. If all goes well I will be buying one tomorrow to learn how to ride.
You got your channel all setup, but where are your videos, man?
I purchased mine 3 weeks ago and I have started making money using it. Cheep to fill up and literally goes everywhere with no problem parking anywhere I choose. Side walks , hallways ect. Delivering food on DASHER . I make about 30 per in an hour and a half , it pays for my monthly payment. Plus it pays for the insurance. With plenty of money left over for extra cash. This thing is a money making machine. Most I made in one days time working 3 hours was 68$ . So happy I purchased this machine. It’s so much more than a trail bike !!!!! I never thought I would get to learn all the little side roads in my city, but this thing horses you to take every conceivable route you can think of including going over pedestrian bridges. Never thought I would do that but shit if it’s night time and nobody’s there, who’s to tell me no.😊
Thanks for your review. Pretty much sums up the goodness of a Honda Trail 125. I also have a 1969 CT90 with the dual range transmission. It does climb much better in difficult terrain than the 125. You can get the 125 for $5000 out the door, but maybe not everywhere the US.
Great review of the little 125 . I have a few bikes and also the 125 . Its a FUN bike and also an easy bike to get on and move around . I have made a few videos of my CT125 adventures if you would like to watch them. Good work on describing the gear changing too . a lot of new riders do not know about the revs and could quite easily come off in the wet.
I am scaling back from a Harley and a Kawasaki Versus , to this bad ass machine as my new therapist :) can not wait to get him.
Great review. I have 150 miles only on mine. Live in East Bay. You are spot on about pricing for CA. I still love it.
The trail's sale figures are bundled into the Supercub because it is a variant of it but prior to the 21st century these two bikes racked up a total of 30 million vehicles sold. Then it continued to sell another 70 million in 17 years.
Your most valuable toy & most practical toy too 😁. I LOVE the fake tank thing, a shame I couldn't find a vid of one
You don't need to rev-match when shifting down. Just step on the shifter lightly and it will disengage the engine from the wheel (like a clutch), then you can brake or freewheel until your speed matches the gear.
Well for that matter you don't need to shift down really since it's all centrifugal, but in the cases where you want to shift down to pass someone or engine brake, you should learn to rev match.
Look beautiful, but I'm impressed mostly by the collapsible box.
"I'm sure she's great, but dat ass tho!"
Does it hold your intlate-a-mate?
I have a Honda trail 125 and have over 2700 miles on it. I've had it just over a year. It is fun , but has limitations.
yeah, as i said in the video, i think those limitations can actually lead to more interesting rides. i'm planning on putting bona fide offroad tires on mine soon.
Believe it or not, I just picked up a 2022 leftover for $4793 out the door. I jumped on it. My friend also got lucky and snagged a Green 2023 for $4747 OTD. The MC Gods were smiling on us this week. BTW, where is this? It's beautiful country. Very nice video.
you guys need to teach the rest of us how to negotiate! grats on the new bikes. i live in norCal in the East Bay.
I was thinking about riding my honda trail around the bay area. That trail seems like a fun road to ride.
You can also change your gearing for your expected use. That’s what I do as it isn’t hard. I put on a larger rear sprocket and leave it, however the front being so easy to change that’s what I’ll swap and I have a speedometer healer I just input the percentage difference into that. One sprocket it’s a mountain goat and another sprocket I can run 55mph not to bad. Just an option for you.
If I had more time... I would try to design a working derailer to shift a two sprocket system from a taller sprocket and a shorter similar to a multi speed bicycle. Of course, I prefer the dual range transmission on my CT110 (105cc).
@@papatorr3669I got a better idea!……. How about…get a hobby?!?
@@jaywinters2483 I'm sure you made a very funny joke... The problem for me is, I just don't get it.
Thank's for the Review ! I'm at 1000 Miles on my 2020 Grom , What FUN Bike's !!!!
I like that seat. I went and looked at them, the stock seat is like a cinder block.
admittedly the traffic was light but i was doing 58 today... even hit 60 on the downhill {mind you plus or minus 2 on the speedo...] did about 10 miles i got trapped on the upper bridge accidentally so... hope they dont mail us the toll fee cuz its pay by plate. haahah our mower is a LOT louder then that. i love mines cant wait to pay it off and start accessorizing
whoa is there a clutch on the right handle bar? Seemed like you moved forward when you pushed 'Down' for the higher gears. Haven't ridden one and I know it different. Is ok boulder hopping and going through ruts? I need to ride one... dang.
The lever on the right is the front brake. Are you talking about me unloading the clutch by pushing the throttle forward? I just don't want to burn up the clutch.
Oh, I see, Yep. It was funny. Pardon the rant. I took it too serious for a minute.
How does this compare to your ebike for trails or general use? I keep thinking about one or the other..
i'd say the trail is a better trails bike, and definitely a better road bike for longer trips. the only situations where i prefer to be on my ebike are when i'm cutting through footpaths (like to get from one cul de sac to another) and bike trails where being on a motorcycle just isn't allowed.
I'm thinking of getting one. It's to match my mother's / grandfather's 1977 honda ct125 trail.
Did his name happen to be Joe?
I just bought this motorcycle in Thailand for the equivalent of $2300 USD including tax, license, and insurance.
well that makes sense since they are all built there.
I just found this review. I bought my '23 last week in Saint Helena for $5995 OTD. I am in Brentwood, not far from where I recognize you to be. Are those trails private? It would be fun to get my greenie up there to ride if it is allowed.
What front rack is that?
Great video!
The rack is made by Moto Skill. The trail isn't private and I don't appear to be bothering anyone when I'm there (hikers wave at me), but a bunch of dirt bikes ripping up the place would for sure bring the police. One or two honda trails seems to be no issue.
now that said, I have ridden up and down vasco road between livermore and brentwood before on the trail 125 and it isn't the most thrilling experience given the grade. you're lucky to hit 35 on the way up the hill. a much more pleasant route would be to come over morgan territory rd.
i love the concept of this bike, but the pricepoint is a big turnoff. For that price i expect a bike ready to go and from your review and that of many other there are quite a view thing that you really need to upgrade to have fun out of the bike. Seat for example is something everybody says that its unconftable.
Can u tell me about that collapsable basket?
ha. yeah, it's this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N12GLCZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great review. I was wondering if you could tell me what the seat is made out of? I’m considering getting a bike, and this one has my attention, but there is no info on whether any bike uses leather seats or some type of synthetic material.
the stock seat seems to be some kind of vinyl.
Great review!!
Where do you live? It looks like the UK.
I live in the East Bay near San Francisco.
by the time i get home from my ride next week i should have 6000 miles on mine. and ZERO troubles. not even had to sdjust my chain. but thats because after i ride it all day or 250 miles i set it on the stand and oil my chain. most times i oil it every day when i park it for the night. and i use lucas chain lubricant. but anyway where did you get that box for the back of the bike. if you can please post a link to the site i would really like to look at getting one
oh and my top speed on flat ground with the wind just right i hit 63 mph. but it loves 45 to 55 mph with no trouble. now that its broke in.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N12GLCZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm guessing you are quoting indicated mph off your speedometer. Compare to GPS on your phone and don't be surprised if your speedometer has a 5mph+ optimistic error. My TW200 is a 55mph bike, my CT110 is a 45mph bike. But I've heard of Alaskans hauling quartered game up hills and out of the woods with the dual transmission in LO.
with the stock tires, it was a bona fide 55 mph that i verified with a radar on one of the roads near me. with the shinkos, it's possible the larger radius of the tires is throwing off the speedo, but at least at 30ish mph, it's accurate as verified by the same radar. i also have a TW200, and for that, i really don't know whether i should believe the speedo, because that sometimes says i'm going 65, and i haven't heard anyone say theirs goes that fast.
@@tychomoto compared to the GPS on my phone my TW200 has the most accurate speedometer of any motorcycle I've ever owned. And very likely a one-off speedo.
What's the name for the collapsible box on the rear rack? Super cool addition!
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N12GLCZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice review!
The countryside where you are is charming. Where is it?
San Francisco bay area
In what state are you riding it?
California.
What did you use to attach the box to the rear rack? Can you do a video of that?
I can maybe make a video about it, but simply put, there are 4 threaded holes in the cargo rack that M6 bolts fasten to. So I just drilled matching holes in the crate and screwed some M6 bolts with washers through the crate and into the rack.
I was really excited until $7000. That was my initial worry. It's a shame that the bike the whole rest of the world gets is hard to get here.
at least we *can* get them. they're banned in the UK since they only have front ABS.
@@tychomoto wow that's silly... I don't even expect any ABS on a bike this small
I just bought mine for 4620 drive out the door price in the Houston, TX area. They even included a free oil change with the deal.
@@globaltraveler2381 at that price point I'd jump on one!
They don’t sell them in Europe 😞
The Trail weighs 260 lbs. What kind of E-bike are you riding?
a juiced hyperscorpion. it's 110 lbs without the extra battery and everything i've thrown on it.
I'm happy for all the buyers that have $5-6,000 to spend on a new Trail 125, it's only a matter of years before I can afford one. The more you all buy the better. For now, I'll keep my 45mph $1,200 CT110 with dual range transfer case, and my 55mph $1,650 TW200, and my 65mph $2,000 XT225, plus accessories all for under $5,500! 😁
my tw200's speedo 'claims' I'm hitting close to 70 on it, but I've never verified for sure how fast it actually goes.
@@tychomoto Check your speedo against the GPS on your phone! I hardly ever see accurate speeds claimed on YT videos!
Sounds like the crank balance is off
Honda Trails just vibrate a lot, and the slimmer seat was broadcasting that vibration.
Highway yes
Freeway no 😂
I must admit, as a Californian, I don't actually know the difference :P. I used "highway" to sound less Californian.
@@tychomoto
West Virginia here. Most highways here are 55 mph or less. But freeways are all 65-70