best cbr 125 review. It's better than just riding the bike and talking. I love the way you first explain the specs of the bike and then you move to the practical part. Keep it like this!
OperationFoxley19441 Well ultimately you should go for the one you like the look of the most. But I bet you thought I'd say that haha. Hey I would love to do a review on the KTM 2014 model and even a comparison vid. The KTM is a different style, more of a naked or street fighter bike whereas the CBR125 is more sports or road race looking. The KTM is lighter and has a lower capacity fuel tank, it has ABS and has a little more horsepowers. However it is more expensive, has no fairings and no other wind protection. Have you also looked at the Yamaha MT-125? www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/mt/mt-125.aspx Having seen one in the flesh I think these two naked bikes just look like there is something missing, probably due to the lack of fairings. Also they are both approaching the £4000 mark which is pretty steep for a 125CC motorcycle. I would strongly recommend the CBR125R though but then my opinion is biased. Not because I rode one once, but because I owned one and used it everyday through four seasons with no problems. Honda is the biggest motorcycle company and for good reason, their reliability and service is top of the pile. Other than that you should try to see those bikes up close and maybe book a test ride. Good look with your decision, let me know how you get on.
I like the naked bikes because the insurance is less for me, but most of all I like the look of the naked bikes. For some reason they just grab my attention. The KTM has been my favourite all along TBH as they look cool but the Yamaha MT-125cc looks cool also with little between them. So I might have to follow your advice and do a test ride for both. I will let you know my decision, Nice channel and good videos! Cheers!
really good bike, and because it's Honda you know it will be extremely reliable!! my only problem with the pre 2014 models is how narrow they are! either way tho its still a lovely bike, enjoy! and ride safe mate
Cheers. I don't have the 125 anymore and the 2013,2014 and 2015 models are identical. They are all very narrow, even my 300 feels narrow, love the curves on my 600 though ;)
***** Will do man :P Hopefully getting it in Repsol or Matte black :). Also getting a Go-pro to mount on my helmet for insurance purposes (That's what I'm saying to justify buying it but in reality it's because they're awesome)
Xx 1R349Z xX Nice one. You've probably seen my Drift Ghost S review but that's what I use (obviously not for the video above). Good luck getting one in Repsol as they don't make them in that colour new anymore so they're limited. Hey you could buy mine off of CJBall.
On the dashboard there is a letter N, which turns green when you turned on the bike. When the light is on does it mean the bike is in Neutral? Is there an indicator saying what gear you are in? Thanks!!
well i had a crash on the 7th of September, broken right clavicle, two fractured ribs, two bruised lungs and minor ligament damage to my left ankle. don't remember how i crashed. insurance hasn't told me what state the bike was in but it's all fixed up now and back in my garage. I just can't ride for at least another two months. The bike itself has been great however i have had a fair amount of problems with false neutrals and not being able to get the bike into neutral also, the would sometimes randomly just hit the limit on the revs when i'm just cruising at 30mph. going from 2nd to third will cause a false neutral sometimes. when the bike had it's first service i let them know what was going on with it and they told me that the oil that was in the bike was a different oil that the bike would usually use because it was a brand new bike, so when they swapped that out i had no problems with the false neutrals and the bike hitting the rev limiter. i had done some research and couldn't find anyone else that had has this problem so it looks like it was just shit luck for me. so to cut a long story a little shorter... i love the bike it's perfect for what iv'e needed to use it for.
Pedro Bear That's great. But I'm thinking about buying second hand one. So it's kind of older, from 2005. I think it's gonna be just fine for me. I'm glad you like yours. How's it handling going uphill? Has enough power?
Don't suppose anybody would know where I can get this fairing kit for the cbr125r - I have one previous owners took some falls so I'm looking for a full new fairing set
Great review! This will be my first bike also ^^ I'll buy it in september. It does indeed look bigger in real life! I'm a small fellow. I was a bit intimidated by it. I hope I'll be able to handle it!
Thank you Nick. You're not the only one, I was intimidated too. You will be able to handle it and I hope it treats you well. Mine was a pleasure to own.
Bart van Eck You can’t go wrong with either of the two top Japanese brands. I never had a single issue with mine as they are built solidly. Depends on which one you find most comfortable and like the look of. They are both extremely reliable. Also depends on how easy it is to get to your dealer.
Great informative review! Did you buy the bike on the day you did the review? It looks very clean! I sat on the bike at the NEC in Birmingham and I can safely say that it was one of the most quality feeling 125's there (on par with the YZF R125).
Thanks for your comment. No like all of my reviews I like to really use a thing before I review it so that I can contemplate the pros and negs about it. I took delivery of the bike on October 31st 2013 and made the video on 26th Jan 2014. I had just cleaned it. Check out my cleaning video for tips on getting a bike this clean. It's an excellent bike, for the money the best 125cc, imo of course. The R125 is about £1000 more I think and at £4k for a 125 well you can almost get a 1 year old CB1000R for that kind of money. Anyway I had it for 6 months, clocked up 3k miles and not a single problem. Thanks again and take care. Oh and before I go the motorcycle live show footage will be up this week, depending on what day you went you might even spot yourself!
***** I did look up the price of the Yamaha YZF R125 a while back (I remembered it to be in excess of £4000) which is silly money for a 125 in my opinion, I will definitely check out your motorcycle live video once it has been posted, all the best. P.S Now I know that you have good experience with the CBR, would you recommend buying one new? I would have the necessary funds but I was wondering if a second hand model would be a better option (I am yet to purchase my first 125). Thanks again.
FuryRC I bought mine new. You pay about £400-800 more for a new one than a second hand one. You can't really go wrong either way but I prefer to buy new generally. You could save yourself £600 and spend that on gear quite easily and also get the 125 but with 5k miles on the clock and all the wear and tear that brings. Not much because these are Hondas we're talking about. It really depends on how well the previous owner has looked after the bike. It it hasn't been used over a winter then you're on for a winner. For the small bikes like the above I would either buy new or buy one that is about a year old with up to 5k mileage. New tyres, oil, oil filter, (optional is a new chain, sprocket, maybe brake pads) and all the other relevant maintenance checks. Now many people on here might well say that if it had 20k miles on the clock you would still be good but that's really up to you. My CBR600RR has 5,400miles and is still practically new. Hope that helps.
+Sup3rSaiy3n Hi again, thanks to your help I ended up going with a Honda cbr 125 (2014 plate with 1900 miles) and I couldn't be happier with my choice.
+prohit marker As Milo Simmons says this CBR is comfortable and doesn't have the typical position associated with a sports bike, neither does the CBR300 for that matter. Both very upright. Super sports bikes do tend to be for the shorter guy while riding but when stopped it definitely helps to be tall (depends on the seat height tbh). You're always best off having a demo on the bikes you like the look of. I'm 6ft and I looked too big for the CBR125.
prohit marker no worries mate, hope you find the right bike. Take a look at the new model cbr, it's bigger and the back brake and gear lever is further foward, you may find that more comfortable.
hmmm by the power of video editing it seems that I recorded the lights being on after I started the ignition but placed them the other way round for the video when edited. You can tell because when you view the display the engine temp is one bar but when I go to switch on the engine the temp is at 0 bars. When she started from cold she would peak at 2K and then steadily drop to 1.5K and then idle around 1K-1.5K. Hope that clears things up for you. Thanks for spotting it.
Kuma Kuma Nice one. Yeah over here in the winter it gets to below 0 Celsius (32F) and we have to wait a little while for the oil to warm up. Cars are ok but then they have different oil for different parts. I'm an all weather rider so I'm used to the different conditions seasons bring.
Dave Goldenstein Whoops. Must have missed your comment. Resale value was very good. Honda's usually are. I had done over 3K in 7 months and didn't lose that much off full price. I did keep it in very good condition. Depends on your mileage but they hold their value well. Hope that helps.
I'm 20 and have never rode a motorbike before but have grown up around Harley's and rode bitch on them a lot. I'm most concerned about cost of motorbiking. I know Harley's are expensive so I want this type of bike. Do you have to have a really good job to be able to afford a bike like this? And to pay for its costs?
schönling If you're 20 years old and work full time on minimum wage and work for a living, i.e. pay rent, council tax, food and bills then it is still an affordable hobby. It depends what Harley you want. There are plenty of younger guys with Harleys. Of course there are going to be high initial costs to get into motorcycling such as leathers, gear, helmet and the bike tests themselves. Hope that helps.
+Sup3rSaiy3n Yeah I work full time on minimum wage, pay my rent and council tax/bills and I actually gave Honda my MSX and in return got the price of that deducted off my finance which came in at £78 a month, it's very cheap really for what it is, anybody can get a bike on finance and running it literally doesn't effect my income whatsoever, you're talking about a fiver a fortnight for fuel, any lube n' oils last a long time. I still don't have a car and to be honest I can't see myself getting one anytime soon, even if it does get a bit wet over here in sunny England :D
Friad Hamakurshid You just need a cbt. It's a 125 so a cbt allows you to ride one. You will still have to have L plates. If you are between 17 & 18 years old you can opt to take the A1 test. - then you will be allowed on motorways, not have L plates and carry a passenger. If you only take the cbt you can still ride the bike just without those bonuses. Hope that helps.
Thank you Sup3rsaiy3n That's more then I need thanks your the best, I have another question. In 20yrs old, and with Just CBT can you ride on motorway and carry a passenger.
Friad Hamakurshid No you would not automatically have those freedoms because you are 20. You would have to do a theory test and Mod 1 and Mod 2. My friend waited till he was 24 due to this. I was much older with a full driving licence but still had the cbt only restrictions.
Sup3rSaiy3n my friend has a bike and she told me, you can ride 125cc on the motorway but you have to remove L plate. so I'm confused that's why all these questions are in my mind.
Ive got a cbr125r in white. The bike is a good bike although sometimes when going back down the gears e.g. at traffic lights, it decides it doesnt want to change gear and then i have to let the clutch forward and re-engage it. It is quite quick for a 125 though, got to about 86mph on mine
Never had any issues with mine other than slipping into N instead of second and it was a bit of a pain switching into 2nd gear middle of a turn but it's a lovely bike. 86mph!! Bravo sir. Not sure about stating in writing on a social website that you broke the law is a good idea tho. Just saying. Peace
***** When you down shift for example 3 gears but don't let the small thing with which you change gears come completely up again, then you have the problems like he described. The small thing needs to be in position like it is without pressing it after downshifting one gear before you can press it again down to shift down another gear
I do do that, its almost like it doesnt go completely up inside the gearbox. Sometimes i literally take my foot off the pedal completely and it makes no difference. I have to let the clutch out and put it back in Florian worldzocker
***** No it doesn't and it's not really needed either tbh. The bike is very lightweight and stops very quickly. The stock brakes are fine. The CBR300R does have ABS though, if you were interested.
It would be fine. The seat is low so no problems for your feet touching the ground. I would still recommend walking into a Honda dealer and sitting on one first though.
Its a beautiful bike I just ordered mine today, cant wait. Honda are doing 0% finance so its £97 a month which I think is unbelievable how can you not get one!?
I bought a 2015 model yesterday and I pick it up tomorrow with 0% finance but I'm paying it off over 12 months so it's still only 240 pounds a month. Can't really believe it
***** Thanks, It's brand new and i need to run it in i just wondered if i can go a bit higher than a third of the rpm. It's very slow and I'm supposed to do this for 600 miles.
***** Oh ok, I am looking to buy my first 125cc bike and was wondering what the max speed such a bike could travel at. Also, how long do you think it can manage at the speed required for highway/freeways? Would it be ok to catch highways on a daily basis such as to work?
Faizan Hussain Where do you live? I mean I live in the UK and our law states you cannot ride a 125cc on a motorway. I have been on a dual carriageway (two lanes) with the bike and it has managed the speed limit of 70mph. It is more of a commuter/city bike than a long distance/touring bike so if you are travelling on a highway going at 70mph every day I would get a bigger bike imo. How long do I think it can manage at those speeds? Could you be more specific please? Mileage, maintenance, tyres, oil, chain, brakes? It can reach the limit of the road (here it's 70mph) and stay there for as long as you have fuel in the tank.
***** Yeh, here in Australia, NSW, I believe I need a bike that can travel around 40km to and 40km back to work straight through motorway/highway. By manage, I mean't is it safe to say its not going to put too much strain on the bike, and would it provide a comfortable means of transport on this specific bike. (Around 1.5 hour to work)
Faizan Hussain If you're doing around 50 miles a day 5 days a week which is 1,000 per month or about 12,000 per year then it will be fine. The Honda CBF125 (the model down from this) was the best selling bike of 2013 in the world and Honda make them to last. They're extremely reliable engines. The only things you will need to keep an eye on is the chain, lubing the chain often and the oil level. Maintaining these items will increase how long your bike will last. It will be more than comfortable as it has more of an upright seating position unlike Super Sports bikes, so long as you're not well over six foot tall. The only issues while riding you may encounter is you won't have ABS, bigger tyres (so more grip) and power which means you won't have enough power to get out of trouble of overtake as safely as on a bigger bike. I would take a test ride at your local dealership. I hope that helps.
M N Dan Typically the needle should always be in the middle of those bars. If it starts to deviate from this then there is something wrong, such as insufficient oil OR a leak. With small engines like this bike it is paramount to keep an eye on this.
They're not that big IRL, and they don't come with ABS, SOHC, only 11.1 compression and it's got a generic steel box swing arm and don't even have USD forks :/ Not a lot of bike for £3.799. Spend a few hundred more and you can get a lot of bike for your money from KTM on either the Duke or the RC and they will be a lot more comfortable.
Made In England Always the case with sport 125s. You can pick these up for a decent price second hand with a couple of thousand miles on the clock. They hold their value really well. They're great starter bikes and have the potential to last the owner up to our silly age 24 big bike laws.
They're a very basic bike though. It's like the chinese crappers are Vaxhual corsas , honda and yamaha are your fords and mazdas and such. and then KTM and aprillia are your BMW's and audi's with the tech on haha. I had a KTM duke 125 that is a fairly big bike for a 125 and that was a fantastic bike for the mone. £2800 with and Akropovic exhaust and immobiliser, alarm and that was built like a tank until was in a head on haha but now I'm going to get the KTM RC next.
You're welcome thanks for watching. Could you re-phrase your question please as google translate said whether it would normally ride with increasing 190cm which makes no sense. Thanks.
***** Thank you. I understand now. I am almost 6ft so at 6ft 2" Yes you will be comfortable. The ride is not a traditional sport bike position it is more upright. I may do a video of the ride position if it helps.
matthew89461 I think it's an important aspect of any review. Sure it's obvious but I don't like to assume other peoples' depth of research into a product like you just have so I will continue to provide people with the full spectrum of information which includes the specs, lol. Also 'Most people', is that 41,000 or 43,012? Could you be more specific please?
If you're trying to make out the amount of views you have on the video means that, that's how many people like the video you have a long way to go in the RUclips world. If I was to click on your video then close then go back. Guess what classes as a view. List the full specs in the description and only read a few of the important ones. other wise you just have one boring video.
matthew89461 Firstly answer my question instead of putting words in my mouth. I'm not trying to make out views equal how many people like the video whatsoever. I think that's pretty obvious, to everyone. 'Long way to go in the RUclips world'? Are you serious? Could you please provide a link to your own vastly superior RUclips channel and the fountain of success and knowledge that spews from it? 'My journey' is as long or as short as only I decide and is certainly not determined, judged or effected by your actions. I also took an educated guess that if you click on a video it counts as a view. I mean is your real name Captain Obvious? Finally, I have listed the specs in the description and in the video. I talk about the specs in most of my reviews. If you don't like that format then no one is forcing you to watch, comment or heaven forbid contribute anything meaningful yourself. Here's a thought why don't you just surrender to you limited attention span and skip the specification section instead of writing the entire video off as boring? I mean next time could you just take a moment before you speak or write a comment and deduct some of your own precious time to think how much time that person has taken out of their life to make and put up a video to try and benefit people. You watch it for free and all you can do is complain about it.
Is it just me that doesn't like this bike? It feels boring to ride compared to a YBR. Also 40 on the CBR feels slow. Probably why so many people have accidents on sports bikes. Suspension is a lot more firm on the CBR, which makes me wonder why someone would want one on UK roads when councils are horrible at repairing roads.
I personally don't think people are looking for a thrilling ride on any 125s. That being said you I could take a guess that you get more excitement out of a YBR due to the upright riding position, fairing-less chassis, lighter weight, softer brakes and different type of suspension. I think your point on causation of accidents ill founded. What led you to that conclusion? I'm pretty sure bikers don't base their purchasing decision on their local road surfaces and their council's and highway maintenance teams are at repairing roads. For instance I purchased the CBR125R because I was new to riding, wanted a form of transport that was cheap and economical to run compared to a car and something that looked good. That little Honda was a great starting block for me to get into motorcycling proper. A YBR, cbf, YZF etc would all also be great starting blocks too.
Superior No1 Not difficult. Look at the words you're using. Oh and you seem to be super angry over nothing. Sad. I'll bet you live in a council house, too.
Superior No1 Haha I'm white and British. I just don't come across as uneducated and use profanity in every reply like a chav. I bet your parents are proud to have a son that's as much of a peasant as yourself. Also you act like you're no older than 19, so I'm guessing you live with your parents still. Go back to hanging around in town with your boyfriends. Maybe when we officially leave the EU people like you will have more access to better education.
There's a cobweb across my arsehole. I'm afraid that when I take my next shit, the turd will become entangled and will fester over the following days and months and I'll lose the respect of friends and colleagues due to the diabolical stench.
+siamakuk2004 That's a bit elitist.Try and rise above it. This and the CBF125 are great learner bikes for chaps wanting to build their motorcycling confidence and road craft before moving onto a big bike when they reach 24.
Well as a learner bike and one aimed at someone who has never ridden a motorcycle before, I would say it's fast compared to cars. These are the people predominantly watching this review. Non-vehicle owners (teenagers) may adopt a view that all 125s are slow (especially scooters) and are not worth having compared to a car as their primary mode of transport. I know I took this view when I was learning on a motorcycle. I could've easily stuck with the car and completed my big bike test as soon as I'd have liked. Instead I chose to buy a 125 with a big L on it and build up a few thousand miles experience and would thoroughly recommend this path to anyone getting into the hobby. You ride a big bike yourself and clearly know there are a lot more things going on than just it having gears - larger wheels, better brakes, better control, improved safety etc. If all the main manufacturers thought the same way you do they wouldn't bother making 125s at all. Which btw are all of their best sellers atmo and are driving improved motorcycle sales and pushing the industry to improve their bikes every year. - I support anything that improves what options we have to ride. I hope that answers your question.
KidFrom106 Oh right between those bikes. Well it is more expensive. But it's like comparing a BMW with a Mercedes. They're both top of their game. I sat on a yzf once and it was more uncomfortable, felt cheaper (plastic tank), did less mpg, slightly less reliable and was more expensive. So are you saying it's better overall because it has a higher top speed and faster acceleration? If so it's irrelevant as the bike's performance should not be taken into account apart from on a track imo.
The Yamaha has better build quality and better parts and it has the looks but the honda is easier to ride and better for beginners the yamaha 125 has a higher seat but that can be adjusted. you just past your cbt you still on L plates?
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204k now. Good for you
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AWESOME machine , have one myself absolutely love it!
Same here😂
"This motorcycle has two wheels" hahaha
best cbr 125 review. It's better than just riding the bike and talking. I love the way you first explain the specs of the bike and then you move to the practical part. Keep it like this!
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I'm looking at getting my first bike and I am considering this one along with the KTM Duke 125cc.
Any advice?
OperationFoxley19441 Well ultimately you should go for the one you like the look of the most. But I bet you thought I'd say that haha. Hey I would love to do a review on the KTM 2014 model and even a comparison vid. The KTM is a different style, more of a naked or street fighter bike whereas the CBR125 is more sports or road race looking. The KTM is lighter and has a lower capacity fuel tank, it has ABS and has a little more horsepowers. However it is more expensive, has no fairings and no other wind protection. Have you also looked at the Yamaha MT-125? www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/mt/mt-125.aspx Having seen one in the flesh I think these two naked bikes just look like there is something missing, probably due to the lack of fairings. Also they are both approaching the £4000 mark which is pretty steep for a 125CC motorcycle. I would strongly recommend the CBR125R though but then my opinion is biased. Not because I rode one once, but because I owned one and used it everyday through four seasons with no problems. Honda is the biggest motorcycle company and for good reason, their reliability and service is top of the pile. Other than that you should try to see those bikes up close and maybe book a test ride. Good look with your decision, let me know how you get on.
I like the naked bikes because the insurance is less for me, but most of all I like the look of the naked bikes. For some reason they just grab my attention.
The KTM has been my favourite all along TBH as they look cool but the Yamaha MT-125cc looks cool also with little between them.
So I might have to follow your advice and do a test ride for both. I will let you know my decision, Nice channel and good videos!
Cheers!
I've got a 600RR and am amazed at how similar these bikes are. Honda's build quality is really outstanding.
Funny you should say that. Honda's are very reliable. Not had a single problem with mine. 2600 miles so far.
One of the best motorcycles money can buy in my opinion.
I just bought a used one of these today, not the Repsol, but just the plain black one with just a little over 1,000 Km. Thanks for the review.
Your welcome Michael. Thank you for watching. Hope you like it, if you have any questions or queries once you start riding give me a shout.
best video ever for a demonstration!!!! i will have mine soon
really good bike, and because it's Honda you know it will be extremely reliable!! my only problem with the pre 2014 models is how narrow they are! either way tho its still a lovely bike, enjoy! and ride safe mate
Cheers. I don't have the 125 anymore and the 2013,2014 and 2015 models are identical. They are all very narrow, even my 300 feels narrow, love the curves on my 600 though ;)
Hopefully going to be getting one of these in the next month :) Gonna be much better then my 50cc I had last year :)
Nice one. Post a video when you get her.
***** Will do man :P Hopefully getting it in Repsol or Matte black :). Also getting a Go-pro to mount on my helmet for insurance purposes (That's what I'm saying to justify buying it but in reality it's because they're awesome)
Xx 1R349Z xX Nice one. You've probably seen my Drift Ghost S review but that's what I use (obviously not for the video above). Good luck getting one in Repsol as they don't make them in that colour new anymore so they're limited. Hey you could buy mine off of CJBall.
good review just sound a bit more enthusiastic gets a little boring! also i think im gonna get a cbr 125r should i buy new or used?
On the dashboard there is a letter N, which turns green when you turned on the bike.
When the light is on does it mean the bike is in Neutral? Is there an indicator saying what gear you are in?
Thanks!!
When the green light is on it is in neutral however there is no indicator for what gear you are in
Loved the detail of this video. Great vid!
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bought my Honda CBR125R Black on Saturday and i pick it up this Friday / Saturday after my CBT this Friday! :)
MotoVlogging With Jimmy Nice one. Congrats.
thanks :)
+MotoVlogging With Jimmy how is the bike going? Im thinking of doing my CBT and looking at bike options
well i had a crash on the 7th of September, broken right clavicle, two fractured ribs, two bruised lungs and minor ligament damage to my left ankle. don't remember how i crashed. insurance hasn't told me what state the bike was in but it's all fixed up now and back in my garage. I just can't ride for at least another two months. The bike itself has been great however i have had a fair amount of problems with false neutrals and not being able to get the bike into neutral also, the would sometimes randomly just hit the limit on the revs when i'm just cruising at 30mph. going from 2nd to third will cause a false neutral sometimes. when the bike had it's first service i let them know what was going on with it and they told me that the oil that was in the bike was a different oil that the bike would usually use because it was a brand new bike, so when they swapped that out i had no problems with the false neutrals and the bike hitting the rev limiter. i had done some research and couldn't find anyone else that had has this problem so it looks like it was just shit luck for me. so to cut a long story a little shorter... i love the bike it's perfect for what iv'e needed to use it for.
cool. Sucks about the crash. Would you recommend this bike as a 1st bike (after a cbt)?
this might be my first bike :D
+zoe matt Same mate xD
+Pedro Bear Same here. Just sailing through the youtube watching reviews.
Darko Ristanovic Well I can help you because since then , I bought it and damn she's good , believe me it's a really good bike
Pedro Bear That's great. But I'm thinking about buying second hand one. So it's kind of older, from 2005. I think it's gonna be just fine for me. I'm glad you like yours. How's it handling going uphill? Has enough power?
Yep a little bit more than 50 km/h uphill on first gear and it goes to 0 to 100 in less than Thirteen second , mine is from 2014 with only 670 km
Don't suppose anybody would know where I can get this fairing kit for the cbr125r - I have one previous owners took some falls so I'm looking for a full new fairing set
Great review! This will be my first bike also ^^ I'll buy it in september. It does indeed look bigger in real life! I'm a small fellow. I was a bit intimidated by it. I hope I'll be able to handle it!
Thank you Nick. You're not the only one, I was intimidated too. You will be able to handle it and I hope it treats you well. Mine was a pleasure to own.
best review so far :D
Love your video, love your insight and having just done my CBT am going to buy this bike.... are you still on it or have you moved up> Best Stuart
Stuart Gallacher thanks. Yeah I moved up to the 600RR and an S1000R. Can become quite the expensive hobby but so enjoyable. 😃
Seat height 173mm, Normal for Norfolk yes, Us Suffolk folk need something a little bigger.
Have you still got this bike?
Would you suggest this bike or a older/same year yamaha yzf-r125?
Bart van Eck You can’t go wrong with either of the two top Japanese brands. I never had a single issue with mine as they are built solidly. Depends on which one you find most comfortable and like the look of. They are both extremely reliable. Also depends on how easy it is to get to your dealer.
Looking at one of these bikes, also a Norwich local, however at uni so not much money
Your camera is very good! Nice Video!
Great informative review! Did you buy the bike on the day you did the review? It looks very clean! I sat on the bike at the NEC in Birmingham and I can safely say that it was one of the most quality feeling 125's there (on par with the YZF R125).
Thanks for your comment. No like all of my reviews I like to really use a thing before I review it so that I can contemplate the pros and negs about it. I took delivery of the bike on October 31st 2013 and made the video on 26th Jan 2014. I had just cleaned it. Check out my cleaning video for tips on getting a bike this clean. It's an excellent bike, for the money the best 125cc, imo of course. The R125 is about £1000 more I think and at £4k for a 125 well you can almost get a 1 year old CB1000R for that kind of money. Anyway I had it for 6 months, clocked up 3k miles and not a single problem. Thanks again and take care. Oh and before I go the motorcycle live show footage will be up this week, depending on what day you went you might even spot yourself!
***** I did look up the price of the Yamaha YZF R125 a while back (I remembered it to be in excess of £4000) which is silly money for a 125 in my opinion, I will definitely check out your motorcycle live video once it has been posted, all the best.
P.S Now I know that you have good experience with the CBR, would you recommend buying one new? I would have the necessary funds but I was wondering if a second hand model would be a better option (I am yet to purchase my first 125). Thanks again.
FuryRC I bought mine new. You pay about £400-800 more for a new one than a second hand one. You can't really go wrong either way but I prefer to buy new generally. You could save yourself £600 and spend that on gear quite easily and also get the 125 but with 5k miles on the clock and all the wear and tear that brings. Not much because these are Hondas we're talking about. It really depends on how well the previous owner has looked after the bike. It it hasn't been used over a winter then you're on for a winner.
For the small bikes like the above I would either buy new or buy one that is about a year old with up to 5k mileage. New tyres, oil, oil filter, (optional is a new chain, sprocket, maybe brake pads) and all the other relevant maintenance checks. Now many people on here might well say that if it had 20k miles on the clock you would still be good but that's really up to you. My CBR600RR has 5,400miles and is still practically new. Hope that helps.
+Sup3rSaiy3n Hi again, thanks to your help I ended up going with a Honda cbr 125 (2014 plate with 1900 miles) and I couldn't be happier with my choice.
+FuryRC Nice one. Excellent choice. Congrats!
Would this bike be comfortable for tall people? I'm 6 foot 2 and I've heard for people of that height this bike could be abit cramped?
prohit marker since i posted my last comment i had the chance to ride a honda cbr and it is very comfortable and I'm 6"5 so you'll be fine on it mate
+prohit marker As Milo Simmons says this CBR is comfortable and doesn't have the typical position associated with a sports bike, neither does the CBR300 for that matter. Both very upright. Super sports bikes do tend to be for the shorter guy while riding but when stopped it definitely helps to be tall (depends on the seat height tbh). You're always best off having a demo on the bikes you like the look of. I'm 6ft and I looked too big for the CBR125.
prohit marker no worries mate, hope you find the right bike. Take a look at the new model cbr, it's bigger and the back brake and gear lever is further foward, you may find that more comfortable.
prohit marker anytime mate
Great video. Think I am going to get one!
hmmm... shouldn't the idle be on 1.5k rpm? isn't 2k a bit high... or is it just me?
hmmm by the power of video editing it seems that I recorded the lights being on after I started the ignition but placed them the other way round for the video when edited. You can tell because when you view the display the engine temp is one bar but when I go to switch on the engine the temp is at 0 bars. When she started from cold she would peak at 2K and then steadily drop to 1.5K and then idle around 1K-1.5K. Hope that clears things up for you. Thanks for spotting it.
Oh... so that's why. I didn't consider the temp. XD
It's always hot where I live
Kuma Kuma Nice one. Yeah over here in the winter it gets to below 0 Celsius (32F) and we have to wait a little while for the oil to warm up. Cars are ok but then they have different oil for different parts. I'm an all weather rider so I'm used to the different conditions seasons bring.
How's this bike resale value? planning on buying it and then selling 2 years later so I can buy a bigger bike after I get the A2 licene
Dave Goldenstein Whoops. Must have missed your comment. Resale value was very good. Honda's usually are. I had done over 3K in 7 months and didn't lose that much off full price. I did keep it in very good condition. Depends on your mileage but they hold their value well. Hope that helps.
Arap müzik
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I'm 20 and have never rode a motorbike before but have grown up around Harley's and rode bitch on them a lot. I'm most concerned about cost of motorbiking. I know Harley's are expensive so I want this type of bike. Do you have to have a really good job to be able to afford a bike like this? And to pay for its costs?
schönling If you're 20 years old and work full time on minimum wage and work for a living, i.e. pay rent, council tax, food and bills then it is still an affordable hobby. It depends what Harley you want. There are plenty of younger guys with Harleys. Of course there are going to be high initial costs to get into motorcycling such as leathers, gear, helmet and the bike tests themselves. Hope that helps.
+Sup3rSaiy3n Yeah I work full time on minimum wage, pay my rent and council tax/bills and I actually gave Honda my MSX and in return got the price of that deducted off my finance which came in at £78 a month, it's very cheap really for what it is, anybody can get a bike on finance and running it literally doesn't effect my income whatsoever, you're talking about a fiver a fortnight for fuel, any lube n' oils last a long time. I still don't have a car and to be honest I can't see myself getting one anytime soon, even if it does get a bit wet over here in sunny England :D
ayy I finally got this same bike yesterday finally ahahaha
How old were you when you got that bike
im thinking of getting one of these ..im just over 6ft tall..would this bike be too small for me
Cameron Cowan it would be fine
what age is the bike? might be getting a 2014 :-)
Just after 4 mins "This motorbike has two wheels......."
+Tim Berry Thanks for watching!
Sorry just made me smile but great video on bike cleaning :-)
My humour is sometimes very dry :) I need to make an updated bike cleaning video.
Honda cbr 125cc do you need A1 licence or Just CBT, and if cbt can yoy ride one motorway? plz help
Friad Hamakurshid You just need a cbt. It's a 125 so a cbt allows you to ride one. You will still have to have L plates. If you are between 17 & 18 years old you can opt to take the A1 test. - then you will be allowed on motorways, not have L plates and carry a passenger. If you only take the cbt you can still ride the bike just without those bonuses. Hope that helps.
Thank you
Sup3rsaiy3n
That's more then I need thanks your the best, I have another question. In 20yrs old, and with Just CBT can you ride on motorway and carry a passenger.
Friad Hamakurshid No you would not automatically have those freedoms because you are 20. You would have to do a theory test and Mod 1 and Mod 2. My friend waited till he was 24 due to this. I was much older with a full driving licence but still had the cbt only restrictions.
Also these might help: www.artmotorcycletraining.co.uk/a2-motorcycle-licence.htm and lightningpass.com/light-a1-motorcycle-licence
Sup3rSaiy3n
my friend has a bike and she told me, you can ride 125cc on the motorway but you have to remove L plate.
so I'm confused that's why all these questions are in my mind.
Ive got a cbr125r in white. The bike is a good bike although sometimes when going back down the gears e.g. at traffic lights, it decides it doesnt want to change gear and then i have to let the clutch forward and re-engage it. It is quite quick for a 125 though, got to about 86mph on mine
Never had any issues with mine other than slipping into N instead of second and it was a bit of a pain switching into 2nd gear middle of a turn but it's a lovely bike. 86mph!! Bravo sir. Not sure about stating in writing on a social website that you broke the law is a good idea tho. Just saying. Peace
You need to let the foot come completely up before shifting the next gear down
Florian worldzocker I am confused now
***** When you down shift for example 3 gears but don't let the small thing with which you change gears come completely up again, then you have the problems like he described. The small thing needs to be in position like it is without pressing it after downshifting one gear before you can press it again down to shift down another gear
I do do that, its almost like it doesnt go completely up inside the gearbox. Sometimes i literally take my foot off the pedal completely and it makes no difference. I have to let the clutch out and put it back in Florian worldzocker
hopefully getting mine within 2 weeks :)
Does the CBR125 have ABS available for it?
***** No it doesn't and it's not really needed either tbh. The bike is very lightweight and stops very quickly. The stock brakes are fine. The CBR300R does have ABS though, if you were interested.
Very good watch!
nice review I just got this bike today...
Thank you. I hope you get some awesome rides in.
I'm looking for a price, can Somebody tell me it? 😍🥰
Out of production now but i found one for $3000 CAD
You measure battery capacity in Ah, or amp hours.
What about speed ?
Would this be suitable for a 5ft 6 rider?
It would be fine. The seat is low so no problems for your feet touching the ground. I would still recommend walking into a Honda dealer and sitting on one first though.
Is the bike manual or automatic?? :D like the review
Shaun Basil Manual. It is not a scooter or moped which are typically automatics.
first
Hey, can you drive a 125cc from 16 or 17 in uk?
+Crazy Lion Yes you can from 17 years old. Look here for more details: www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/annex-2-motorcycle-licence-requirements
Its a beautiful bike I just ordered mine today, cant wait. Honda are doing 0% finance so its £97 a month which I think is unbelievable how can you not get one!?
Very true David. I wish I had not sold mine. I'm leaning towards an MX10 atmo.
I bought a 2015 model yesterday and I pick it up tomorrow with 0% finance but I'm paying it off over 12 months so it's still only 240 pounds a month. Can't really believe it
Peter Griffin Nice one. Any questions, you know where I am. Congrats!
***** Thanks, It's brand new and i need to run it in i just wondered if i can go a bit higher than a third of the rpm. It's very slow and I'm supposed to do this for 600 miles.
Peter Griffin Yes you are fine to do up to 8,000 rpm. Just don't red line it and make sure the engine is fully warmed before setting off.
looks like a good bike indeed. like honda a lot. but maybe i get a aprillia i still doubt
is this a good starter bike
EpicCyanide Blast Yes. Either the CBR125 or CBF125 are great starter bikes. Both extremely reliable. It depends which one you like the look of more.
ok thanks alot
Hey, may I ask, what year is this bike?
Yeah it's the 2013 model.
***** Oh ok, I am looking to buy my first 125cc bike and was wondering what the max speed such a bike could travel at. Also, how long do you think it can manage at the speed required for highway/freeways? Would it be ok to catch highways on a daily basis such as to work?
Faizan Hussain Where do you live? I mean I live in the UK and our law states you cannot ride a 125cc on a motorway. I have been on a dual carriageway (two lanes) with the bike and it has managed the speed limit of 70mph. It is more of a commuter/city bike than a long distance/touring bike so if you are travelling on a highway going at 70mph every day I would get a bigger bike imo. How long do I think it can manage at those speeds? Could you be more specific please? Mileage, maintenance, tyres, oil, chain, brakes? It can reach the limit of the road (here it's 70mph) and stay there for as long as you have fuel in the tank.
***** Yeh, here in Australia, NSW, I believe I need a bike that can travel around 40km to and 40km back to work straight through motorway/highway. By manage, I mean't is it safe to say its not going to put too much strain on the bike, and would it provide a comfortable means of transport on this specific bike. (Around 1.5 hour to work)
Faizan Hussain If you're doing around 50 miles a day 5 days a week which is 1,000 per month or about 12,000 per year then it will be fine. The Honda CBF125 (the model down from this) was the best selling bike of 2013 in the world and Honda make them to last. They're extremely reliable engines. The only things you will need to keep an eye on is the chain, lubing the chain often and the oil level. Maintaining these items will increase how long your bike will last. It will be more than comfortable as it has more of an upright seating position unlike Super Sports bikes, so long as you're not well over six foot tall. The only issues while riding you may encounter is you won't have ABS, bigger tyres (so more grip) and power which means you won't have enough power to get out of trouble of overtake as safely as on a bigger bike. I would take a test ride at your local dealership. I hope that helps.
How to get one of those in Serbia...
What does temperature thing in dashboard mean in this bike?
M N Dan oil temp
@@Sup3rSaiy3n how many bar does indicate high temp or danger?
M N Dan Typically the needle should always be in the middle of those bars. If it starts to deviate from this then there is something wrong, such as insufficient oil OR a leak. With small engines like this bike it is paramount to keep an eye on this.
@@Sup3rSaiy3n I rode 245 miles in 6 hours and it was 3 bars all the way..I'm safe. Thanks dude
They're not that big IRL, and they don't come with ABS, SOHC, only 11.1 compression and it's got a generic steel box swing arm and don't even have USD forks :/ Not a lot of bike for £3.799. Spend a few hundred more and you can get a lot of bike for your money from KTM on either the Duke or the RC and they will be a lot more comfortable.
Made In England Always the case with sport 125s. You can pick these up for a decent price second hand with a couple of thousand miles on the clock. They hold their value really well. They're great starter bikes and have the potential to last the owner up to our silly age 24 big bike laws.
They're a very basic bike though. It's like the chinese crappers are Vaxhual corsas , honda and yamaha are your fords and mazdas and such. and then KTM and aprillia are your BMW's and audi's with the tech on haha. I had a KTM duke 125 that is a fairly big bike for a 125 and that was a fantastic bike for the mone. £2800 with and Akropovic exhaust and immobiliser, alarm and that was built like a tank until was in a head on haha but now I'm going to get the KTM RC next.
but I do agree the age thing is stupid, only used to be up to 21 years to ride a litre.
did you buy it new?
+Nazgûl Yes
hey supersaiyen, i was wondering if it was worth buying new on finance?
Whatever works for you financially. Depends on the APR. If it's 0% then it might work out easier for you than a loan.
yeah its 0%APR around £100 per month /3 years, which isnt too much for me really :D
And if you hit 24 within those 3 years you could pass your big bike test and trade it in for a Fireblade.
thankyou, very well review
You're welcome. My Honda CBR600RR review will be up soon.
found a same look honda CBR 125R just 4 575$.... I'll buy a cheaper 1 and repaint it I guess...
ok i want that bike
Привет, спасибо за обзор:)
Скажи пожалуйста нормально ли на нём будет ездить с ростом 190cm?
You're welcome thanks for watching. Could you re-phrase your question please as google translate said whether it would normally ride with increasing 190cm which makes no sense. Thanks.
*****
My height is 190 cm I will be comfortable on the bike?
***** Thank you. I understand now. I am almost 6ft so at 6ft 2" Yes you will be comfortable. The ride is not a traditional sport bike position it is more upright. I may do a video of the ride position if it helps.
*****
It would be perfectly:)
the jc50 really looks bigger when u slap my 2006 jc34 next to it.
god this was boring hearing you read the spec sheet mate
Sorry mate. I find it difficult to make any product specifications sound interesting lol.
***** Most people came here to hear a review on the bike not listen to someone read the specs that we can get online lol
matthew89461 I think it's an important aspect of any review. Sure it's obvious but I don't like to assume other peoples' depth of research into a product like you just have so I will continue to provide people with the full spectrum of information which includes the specs, lol. Also 'Most people', is that 41,000 or 43,012? Could you be more specific please?
If you're trying to make out the amount of views you have on the video means that, that's how many people like the video you have a long way to go in the RUclips world. If I was to click on your video then close then go back. Guess what classes as a view.
List the full specs in the description and only read a few of the important ones. other wise you just have one boring video.
matthew89461 Firstly answer my question instead of putting words in my mouth. I'm not trying to make out views equal how many people like the video whatsoever.
I think that's pretty obvious, to everyone.
'Long way to go in the RUclips world'? Are you serious? Could you please provide a link to your own vastly superior RUclips channel and the fountain of success and knowledge that spews from it? 'My journey' is as long or as short as only I decide and is certainly not determined, judged or effected by your actions.
I also took an educated guess that if you click on a video it counts as a view. I mean is your real name Captain Obvious?
Finally, I have listed the specs in the description and in the video. I talk about the specs in most of my reviews. If you don't like that format then no one is forcing you to watch, comment or heaven forbid contribute anything meaningful yourself. Here's a thought why don't you just surrender to you limited attention span and skip the specification section instead of writing the entire video off as boring?
I mean next time could you just take a moment before you speak or write a comment and deduct some of your own precious time to think how much time that person has taken out of their life to make and put up a video to try and benefit people. You watch it for free and all you can do is complain about it.
Heroes 💪💪💪💪🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️
getting one next week :P
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gotta wait till Thursday to pick mine up ill be sad saying bye to my cbf 125 :'(
Aw how many miles had she done? It was sad parting with my cbr125.
+Sup3rSaiy3n well when i had it valued it was 3069 a good number for me just under 2 years old, fancied a change lol
Im doing the same whats the difference is it way better mate
what was dat song @startup?
It's bad to the bone. Think they used it in Terminator 2.
Is it just me that doesn't like this bike? It feels boring to ride compared to a YBR. Also 40 on the CBR feels slow. Probably why so many people have accidents on sports bikes. Suspension is a lot more firm on the CBR, which makes me wonder why someone would want one on UK roads when councils are horrible at repairing roads.
I personally don't think people are looking for a thrilling ride on any 125s. That being said you I could take a guess that you get more excitement out of a YBR due to the upright riding position, fairing-less chassis, lighter weight, softer brakes and different type of suspension. I think your point on causation of accidents ill founded. What led you to that conclusion? I'm pretty sure bikers don't base their purchasing decision on their local road surfaces and their council's and highway maintenance teams are at repairing roads.
For instance I purchased the CBR125R because I was new to riding, wanted a form of transport that was cheap and economical to run compared to a car and something that looked good. That little Honda was a great starting block for me to get into motorcycling proper. A YBR, cbf, YZF etc would all also be great starting blocks too.
Superior No1 Struck a nerve I see. Did you buy a CBR125 new and realized how dumb you are? Or haven't you got to that stage yet?
Superior No1 Not difficult. Look at the words you're using. Oh and you seem to be super angry over nothing. Sad. I'll bet you live in a council house, too.
Superior No1 Haha I'm white and British. I just don't come across as uneducated and use profanity in every reply like a chav. I bet your parents are proud to have a son that's as much of a peasant as yourself.
Also you act like you're no older than 19, so I'm guessing you live with your parents still. Go back to hanging around in town with your boyfriends.
Maybe when we officially leave the EU people like you will have more access to better education.
whats your intro song tho? :)
George Thorogood - Bad To The Bone
Nice😊
There's a cobweb across my arsehole. I'm afraid that when I take my next shit, the turd will become entangled and will fester over the following days and months and I'll lose the respect of friends and colleagues due to the diabolical stench.
0,25l/ mil, nice
"Its Bigger in Person..." 😳
Heelllloooooo
Seat hoght 173mm😂😂
''fast'' my ass,its a ped with gears lol
+siamakuk2004 That's a bit elitist.Try and rise above it. This and the CBF125 are great learner bikes for chaps wanting to build their motorcycling confidence and road craft before moving onto a big bike when they reach 24.
I appreciate that,thing is I owned one of these back in the day,its just a supped up cbf with fairing on,fast compared to what?walking?a ped?
Well as a learner bike and one aimed at someone who has never ridden a motorcycle before, I would say it's fast compared to cars. These are the people predominantly watching this review. Non-vehicle owners (teenagers) may adopt a view that all 125s are slow (especially scooters) and are not worth having compared to a car as their primary mode of transport. I know I took this view when I was learning on a motorcycle. I could've easily stuck with the car and completed my big bike test as soon as I'd have liked. Instead I chose to buy a 125 with a big L on it and build up a few thousand miles experience and would thoroughly recommend this path to anyone getting into the hobby.
You ride a big bike yourself and clearly know there are a lot more things going on than just it having gears - larger wheels, better brakes, better control, improved safety etc. If all the main manufacturers thought the same way you do they wouldn't bother making 125s at all. Which btw are all of their best sellers atmo and are driving improved motorcycle sales and pushing the industry to improve their bikes every year. - I support anything that improves what options we have to ride. I hope that answers your question.
yamaha is better
Better how?
between the 125cc the yamaha yzf is better
KidFrom106 Oh right between those bikes. Well it is more expensive. But it's like comparing a BMW with a Mercedes. They're both top of their game. I sat on a yzf once and it was more uncomfortable, felt cheaper (plastic tank), did less mpg, slightly less reliable and was more expensive. So are you saying it's better overall because it has a higher top speed and faster acceleration? If so it's irrelevant as the bike's performance should not be taken into account apart from on a track imo.
The Yamaha has better build quality and better parts and it has the looks but the honda is easier to ride and better for beginners the yamaha 125 has a higher seat but that can be adjusted. you just past your cbt you still on L plates?
that exhaust though lmao did you change the stock exhaust?