Gilly, thank you so much for putting this out. It's so difficult to find a modern review from the past 3 years of this bike and you putting out a 20+ min video about it has really been helpful in helping me decide how to proceed with getting a bike after CBT. Thank you!
@@GillyBikes im 18 st and was thinking of getting a cbt and a 125 but dont know if a 125 would be too underpowered for my build ? or it would make more sense forgetting 125cc and go for direct access. im 51 by the way.
Such a pity they stopped production of this model, it would be great with the upgrades the cb125r got in '21/'22. Fantastic little bike. And, typical of honda, modest spec numbers are rendered entirely redundant by real world performance.
Ideally for a dead accurate speed on these bikes, you'll need to get your phone mounted on your handle bars showing your true GPS speed, as all vehicle speedometers vary and generally read between 5-10% faster than actual GPS speed 👍
Nice little 125 sports bike , & it’s a Honda , I also couldn’t detect any popping , crackling & spitting on the overrun , which is good as the aftermarket can seems a good match for the engine . I reckon these Repsol logo bikes should have been cheaper to buy , as the rider is giving free advertising to Repsol . All 125 ‘s should easy hit at least 65 mph , even the old CG Honda 125 ‘s from the 1980 ‘s would do 66 mph & 70 + on clock with two valve push rod engine with standard fuel miser economy carburettor fitted . 👍
@@GillyBikes I reckon the Suzuki GP 100 two stroke 98 cc , I used for a commuter in the early 1980 ‘s , would have smoked most modern four stroke 125 ‘s including that 125 Repsol jobby . I saw 75 on clock in favourable conditions sitting bolt upright , Suzuki claimed 12 hp & 68 mph top speed . 😎👍
@@GillyBikes Yes I have no doubt it would build up to 70 plus in favourable conditions , but not with a hefty pie munching rider like me on board, unless it went off a cliff edge . 😎👍
@in2moto480 I actually said that in the edit but when I watched it back I thought 🤔 that seems to cheap. I thought I had it wrong so missed it out. It’s a bargain at that price.
My next video is on one of the lexmoto’s. I think they are good for the money, but if it was my money I would rather have a good, well looked after CBR. The orange one I went on is still for sale at £2799. I would have that before a new Lexmoto. 😎
I think this is the reason my channel is so unsuccessful... a lack of variety. Where I live you cannot take a 125 (or anything under 500cc) for a test ride and none of the Chinese dealers have demo machines.
no one generally has 125’s as demo bikes. I’m just very lucky to have the support of In2moto. But prior to them helping I was driving all over looking for demo bikes to ride. I’d never managed to test anything under a 350 prior to their help. Just keep going. The best advice I can give is Ride whatever you can get your hands on. Dealerships, your own bikes, mates bikes.
Gilly, thank you so much for putting this out. It's so difficult to find a modern review from the past 3 years of this bike and you putting out a 20+ min video about it has really been helpful in helping me decide how to proceed with getting a bike after CBT. Thank you!
You are very welcome. 😁
You got so excited getting to 60mph. 😂 I was excited for you 😂😂😉
I really was. It’s never happened before 😂
Suns out😮 , nice video keep them coming 👍
A rare dry day. 😍
Nice video
Like the speed test runs
Loved the excitement when you touched 60 miles an hour!
I’ve done this test so many times now. Always failed to get 60. I couldn’t contain my excitement with this one 😂
Love the typical British mechanic in the background using his Multifunction Universal Repair Tool ( Hammer ) , craftsmanship at its best 😎
😂😂. Some times you just have to hit it. 😂
AKA Scouse screwdriver .
😂😂😂
I love that orange. I remember my Taffy putting the fake tan on. He looked the same copy😂😂😂
Wow. I bet he looked like the tango man 😂😂😂
the fact that your a big guy too, that is impressive performance for the cbr.
100%. If you are a lightweight this would be like a rocket!
@@GillyBikes im 18 st and was thinking of getting a cbt and a 125 but dont know if a 125 would be too underpowered for my build ? or it would make more sense forgetting 125cc and go for direct access. im 51 by the way.
@RansomeDavis I’m 17 1/2 so you would be fine with a good 125.
Such a pity they stopped production of this model, it would be great with the upgrades the cb125r got in '21/'22. Fantastic little bike. And, typical of honda, modest spec numbers are rendered entirely redundant by real world performance.
Brilliant bikes. 👍
it is a nce bike ive hd one here ..i liked it ..
Loads of fun. I’ve been on a few sporty 125’s this week. At least the next 3 videos 😉. 1 of them was faster than this one!
Ideally for a dead accurate speed on these bikes, you'll need to get your phone mounted on your handle bars showing your true GPS speed, as all vehicle speedometers vary and generally read between 5-10% faster than actual GPS speed 👍
Hopefully as the channel grows I might be able to get some better kit to add on to monitor the speed.
Nice little 125 sports bike , & it’s a Honda , I also couldn’t detect any popping , crackling & spitting on the overrun , which is good as the aftermarket can seems a good match for the engine . I reckon these Repsol logo bikes should have been cheaper to buy , as the rider is giving free advertising to Repsol . All 125 ‘s should easy hit at least 65 mph , even the old CG Honda 125 ‘s from the 1980 ‘s would do 66 mph & 70 + on clock with two valve push rod engine with standard fuel miser economy carburettor fitted . 👍
I would bet this will easily make 70+ a very quick bike compared to most 125’s.
@@GillyBikes I reckon the Suzuki GP 100 two stroke 98 cc , I used for a commuter in the early 1980 ‘s , would have smoked most modern four stroke 125 ‘s including that 125 Repsol jobby . I saw 75 on clock in favourable conditions sitting bolt upright , Suzuki claimed 12 hp & 68 mph top speed . 😎👍
@maskedavenger2578 it probably would have. This is still good though. Given the run up this would easily go over 70
@@GillyBikes Yes I have no doubt it would build up to 70 plus in favourable conditions , but not with a hefty pie munching rider like me on board, unless it went off a cliff edge . 😎👍
@maskedavenger2578 😂. You would be surprised
That’s a really nice looking bike ❤
They really are. Especially in the Repsol colours
Cant buy it if we dont know how much it is. Great video, just missing the price
@@GillyBikes £2799, still available and will be photo'd and advertised very soon.
@in2moto480 I actually said that in the edit but when I watched it back I thought 🤔 that seems to cheap. I thought I had it wrong so missed it out. It’s a bargain at that price.
yes, but GPS speed next time before the awards? how's that sound? you know why/what I mean...
Of course. But I’m not quite set up for that yet. Hopefully in a few more months I can invest in something that will do that.
Currently looking at a used 2016 cbr125 but also a brand new lexmoto lxr 125 which would you personally recommend?
My next video is on one of the lexmoto’s. I think they are good for the money, but if it was my money I would rather have a good, well looked after CBR. The orange one I went on is still for sale at £2799. I would have that before a new Lexmoto. 😎
@@GillyBikes that 2016 cbr I'm looking at is £2400 with 11 thousand miles on it so I would most likely go with that
@ciaranMartin06 I probably would as well 👍
I've got one done 82 mph flat road
I can believe that. It just kept going. A great bike.
If I was 17 again that would be just the ticket.
What if you were 18?
I think this is a great bike for all ages. I had loads of fun.
@@GillyBikes It absolutely is. Gorgeous!
I agree. 😍
I think this is the reason my channel is so unsuccessful... a lack of variety.
Where I live you cannot take a 125 (or anything under 500cc) for a test ride and none of the Chinese dealers have demo machines.
no one generally has 125’s as demo bikes. I’m just very lucky to have the support of In2moto. But prior to them helping I was driving all over looking for demo bikes to ride. I’d never managed to test anything under a 350 prior to their help. Just keep going. The best advice I can give is Ride whatever you can get your hands on. Dealerships, your own bikes, mates bikes.
You never said the price of the cbr 125cc???
I thought I left it in the edit 🫣 I’m sure it was £3299 but I can’t see it on the In2moto webpage anymore so they might of sold it?
@@GillyBikes thank you
@@GillyBikes £2799, still available and will be photo'd and advertised very soon.