Hi! It's so satisfying to see that how you bought the bike, explain the features and rode back home👍 I am from Sri Lanka and before 20-25 we also had Honda dealership in my country and I can remember how my father bought Honda CD125 like you did in this video. Unfortunately now we don't have such 'luxury' as the country's economy drops day after another. People can't even afford a used Japanese motorcycle unfortunately. Instead we have poorly made Indian (Made in India) motorcycles. Because of their bad design and outrageous traffic practices in my country thousands of poor riders die in road traffic accidents. 😔 Your road users are well disciplined and it's also so satisfying to see how you drive. You guys are truly blessed people in this world 🙏 Wish you all the best!
I agree with you about Indian motorcycles and mopeds except royal enfield line of models and Himalayan (only this model of OEM) that would go almost anywhere in any weather conditions. Bad behavior of People is a reality in India but how does that impact Shri Lanka’s roads except that people in your country also behave like that? Your country is beautiful, I wish that would visit some day.
WooHooo!!! I finally get mine tomorrow !!! (2022) I've been waiting over 2 years 😅 !!! 4400 us out the door w/ tax,title, and tag !!! It's my best Christmas present that I ever got since 1978 😊 there is no way I'm going to sleep tonight... They took it out of the crate and built it yesterday so it's brand new with 0.5 miles. I got to find a riding club for Honda lovers :p
I like that the motorcycle manufacturers are going back to simple retro designs. Motorcycles in the last 20 years have got too big too complicated chunky and UGLY
Agreed! I have always liked the simpler, traditional aesthetic from the '60s to late '70s. Show off the machine and not the plastic cladding. Modern fueling and electronics are great, but the looks have gotten too "Transformer-ish" in my opinion. The other unfortunate side-effect of progress has been the ever-increasing seat heights and bike weights... many machines are just too damn tall or heavy for a lot of people to ride comfortably. Modern advancements in metallurgy, CAD/CAM design, and FEA should result in LIGHTER bikes, not heavier ones. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@kaikart123 The US-spec CT125 weighs 259 pounds wet (117 kg). That's not as light as a proper dirt bike, but there are no other smaller/lighter street-legal enduro or trail bikes available here in the USA. The last CT110 that we had in the states weighed ~210 pounds wet (97 kg), so the new CT125 has put on a few pounds. --QM
Got this one at 70. Loved them in my teens and killjoy father said NO! I’ve got the only one in my town. I’m always catching old guys (like me) checking it out when I park it at stores.
I still have my dads 1984 trail 110 he bought new in '84 & it still has under 2,000 miles on it.. I inherited from him after he lost his battle with alzheimers few years ago and I haven't ridden it since I was 10 years old its actually how I learned to street ride with a motorcycle I used to trail ride back then too it was always such an easy bike to ride and after I spent a few days going thru it and cleaning out the carburetor I rode it and man did it take back in time they're such an easy bike to ride and im so glad they brought them back to the states after seeing your video I have to say im going to go Monday & get me one cuz I don't wanna mess his up but look forward to trail riding I can do with the new one where and like I used to do with my dad back in the day
You have more restraint than I do... I would be out thrashing that CT110 at every opportunity! I had the CT90 and CT110 back in the 80's and had a blast riding them. You should search around to all of the Honda dealerships (particularly the Powerhouse dealers) to see how deep is their waiting list. Most of the dealers in Texas are advising that the next deliveries will be sometime in April, and many of those have deep waiting lists already. Good luck with your shopping and I hope that you can get out to explore some trails soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ya dont get me wrong I still have fun on it but not nothing like I used to is all but it'd be nice to get the newer model with the fuel injection and I could really get crazy on it
In Australia everyone recognises a CT as a "Postie Bike" because for decades the Australian Post Office has used the Honda CT to deliver mail. Until the 125 appeared recently, they were never available new to the public. The only way you could buy one was at auction when the Post Office was done with it, (usuallly with around 20-30 thousand klms on the ODO). Now you can choose from a CT125 or a Super Cub C125. Mail contractors can still buy the CT110 but Joe Public cannot. Strange but true! I was torn between the two but could only justify purchasing one so I opted for the Super Cub and after watching your excellent videos, I am happy with my choice. Thanks for the work you put into this.
Thanks for the feedback, Max! The Super Cub is definitely the better road bike between the two siblings. I just returned from a 300-mile (480 km) road trip on the CT125, and I can say that it's really out of its element on the highways. My top speeds hovered around 50 MPH (80 km/h) and frequently dropped below 45-ish MPH with slight hills or headwinds. The Super Cubs riding along with me could easily maintain 5-10 MPH higher speeds. The CT125 was designed for trails and gravel roads, so that's where it excels over the Super Cub. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardi just wish i didnt look like i lacked any more testosterone than i already did if i sat on a supercub. I also think the guages feel cheap. I almost perfer the anchient suzuki dr guages or the tw200 type guages just because they feel more classic and these grom style guages are just cheapo mass produced minimum quality.
Waiting patently up in Canada....gotta watch you guys enjoy your new ct125.....I ride the big bikes but dreaming of travelling on this new ct125 memories of childhood....enjoy your new ride EH!
GREAAAAAAT video!!! I am getting one of these soon. Thanks so much for all the details as I am 47 and haven’t rode any motorcycles since I was 16 on dirt bikes. Really appreciate all the details.
Picked up mine a week ago. It's a blast. I had to call over thirty dealerships before I found one that didn't have a deposit on it already. Drove seven hours to Louisiana from FL to get mine.
Nice... that's dedication right there! These bikes are definitely going to be scarce for a while because of the demand. I have a deposit waiting on second CT125, but I got bumped from the first slot... could be a while before I see that one. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! I owned the original CT90 and CT110 back in the 1980's... they were nearly un-killable! I didn't ride the CT125 much over the winter months, but I recently took it out for a 400-mile road trip and motocamping adventure. I have it torn apart right now to install the bolt-on upgrades... I'll be sure to post the videos on that soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
When I was in the market for the Africa Twin or equivalent KTM, I was leaning towards the better performing KTM until I looked up the warranty coverage on each. Honda gives you everything coverage not counting tires and battery and such for a year, then you can add another 4. KTM gives you like a month on drivetrain and engine. Tells me everything I need to know about how much confidence each company has in their product.
My only real complaint about this bike is the lack of top speed. If I bought one I'd change the front sprocket to get a little more top speed. Honda really should make a 200cc 5-speed version that tops out at around 65-70mph while still pumping out the low speed torque....now that would awesome!
It's so cool to pick up a new bike and it's funny as you ride it for the first time. You want to add this, change that and do other mods. However, by the time you get home you think...that wasn't a bad ride at all and you begin to reassess your thinking. I've done that countless times since owning bikes from age 19 to today at 74. The only bike I had no thoughts on changing or adding was my 1998 Honda Superhawk I bought in Maui, HI. That bike impressed the hell out me right off the showroom floor and the ride home. It took every ounce of strength to keep from throttling it almost immediately. Once broken in I did get it up to 136mph but became concerned as it was around midnight. Good thing, too, as a huge land tortoise was crossing the road a mile further on Haleakala Highway. When I bought my Harley Fatboy, I changed so many things and added chrome this and that, it looked more like a custom made chopper. I'm getting prepared to tour the lower 48, Canada and Alaska in my van and wanted a trail bike; too old now to be mountain biking.
The CT 125 looks so cool. About as close to a bicycle as you can get. And the thing I like about those engines is that if I were to live in Thailand everybody and his mother could work on the engine.
Agreed! I've seen people rebuild these motors on the side of the road with basic hand tools... they are really that simple to maintain. Replacement cylinders, pistons, rings and other top-end parts are dirt-cheap because this engine design has been around for 60+ years, and it has been copied and cloned by just about every Asian manufacturer since the 1960's. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Wow that thing is so quiet and very smooth love the video. That engine looks absolutely beautiful. I’m glad that Honda is incorporating some of there history into some of their newer bikes. Enjoy
Thanks for the feedback, Bryan! I haven't ridden much in the past couple of weeks, but I'm just about to take the CT125 out to continue the break-in miles this morning. Stay tuned for more CT videos coming soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I’m 63 now. Wow, waiting on mine to come in. Should be two or three weeks . Just like a kid at Christmas. Can hardly wait. So I can ride my sons 250 for now!!!
Your detailed, first impressions were appreciated. I may not be able to get one but your review was as close to having one for me. Maybe one of these days.
Thanks for the feedback! I will be doing some comparison videos soon with the CT125 vs Super Cub (and CT125 vs Yamaha XT250) so people can see the differences between the bikes for road and trail use. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I've had an old one sitting in my wood shed for years. I pulled it out and hit it with a power washer and penetrating fluid this morning. Now I come inside and find this video. Nice to see they're remaking it. It's good to know I'll have a source for new parts. Haven't come across any in the wild yet.
Thanks for the feedback, Noel! The crew at Eastside seems like a nice bunch... very friendly and the shop is clean & organized. I'll definitely be posting more ride and adventure videos on the CT125 soon... stay tuned! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I love the little Honda Trail so much. Keep looking at slightly more powerful bikes ranging from the TW200 to CRF300L but for some reason I keep looking back to this one.
If you don't need to do any significant distances on the highway to reach the off-road bits, then the CT125 is great fun. I recently took mine in a 350-mile trip on the back highways, and I'll be the first to say that the CT125 doesn't like highway duty at all. It was struggling to break 50 MPH most of the time. It's much happier on gravel roads and trails where the speeds are 45 MPH or lower. I will be editing and posting that video series soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! From the news on the grapevine, I think you're out of luck in the EU/UK regions this year because the CT125 doesn't meet the EURO-5 emissions requirements. I'm rooting for you guys... hopefully, Honda will fix the emissions for the 2022 model. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard my only hope is the new Honda Grom, its supposed to be available in EU, since it’s the exact same engine as the Cub and CT but with a bit more power it’s should be good to go on the CT.
@@anhtuuc7402 You can see the price on the buyers contract at 2:57 in the video. My price was about $4600 USD after the taxes and fees. It's not a "cheap" motorcycle here, and there are other bikes that are more economical for the performance. However, I wanted this bike for the nostalgia and to be a good trail bike for my off-road rides. Cheers! 👍 --QM
This just makes me wanna "RestoMod" an old CT90/110 using all those *glorious* Brand New OEM Honda parts. wow! Beautiful bike and even better presentation, man! Thanks! Edit: *That Front Disc* . wow wow wow. Now, I'm gonna commit sacrilege to my '78. That's it. -_-
Thanks for the feedback! I thought about digging around for a 1982-1984 CT110 to upgrade as well... fuel-injection, better suspension, and a big-bore kit. Unfortunately, the only CT110's that I could find in decent condition were all fetching $2500-3500, so it just made more sense to get the new model instead. I still miss my old 1984 CT110 that I owned decades ago... that low-range transmission was great for tractoring around in steep single-track forest trails. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I use Fleece lined blue jeans with FrogTogs on outside to block wind on colder days around town. My touring pants are leather perforated which I cover with different rain pants according to temperatures & rain conditions ,long johns inside. 90% of the time FrogTogs are my #1 Choice. Can’t wait to watch more RUclips videos on your CT 125 before you get your Aprilla.
I really wish that Honda would become available in Germany one day. For this machine alone I'd consider upgrading my driver's licence to include motorbikes.
You are one of the only riders, on you tube, that does not ride right down the oil slick in the center of the lane. Thanks for being a good example. Do they not teach road Hazard safety anymore, lol.
Yeppy!!! Retired Okie Living in Thailand. Has a lot of info on the CT 125, he’s the one that put on the Big Bore Kit 142cc. He put the 14 tooth Front sprocket back on ,took the 13 tooth off .He didn’t like the 15 tooth only good for flat in town. Those front racks & rack between legs seem really Cool / Useful. $$$$$ . ENJOY!!!!🛵🛵🛵. It’s a good thing your not into Flying Planes.
I just bought a used 2020 Super cub this week , I think i got a great deal on it. That aside, I am learning and thoroughly enjoying your videos!! Thank You from Florida
LOL! That's a good idea, but I would need to get the transaction on camera! I can't count how many conversations that my 2019 Super Cub has started... people always ask me where I found such a perfectly-restored original Cub! Then they proceed to recount their childhood or teenage years when they learned to ride on an original 50cc Super Cub... 🤣 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I get the same quizzical looks & commentary on my 2020 Monkey. People are amazed when I tell them it’s a ‘20. It has those awesome vintage looks that Honda is just nailing lately .
I hope Honda brings this great Bike to Europe.I Live in Germany and will take it for the Way to the Work.Congrats to you and all the Best.Thx for the Video.
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! I suspect that Honda might introduce the CT125 to the European markets with the updated 2022 Super Cub engine because that meets the EURO-5 emission standards. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I have the air hawk on my NC700X. It is a real but saver. The first time I took the bike out for more than an hour, my bottom was killing me. I got the air hawk and it is a great improvement. The key is keeping as little air in it as possible while still maintaining enough air to support your bottom.
Thx for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! March seems like a long wait, but it'll come soon enough... it'll be worth the wait! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! Wow... small world, eh? I also have a 2004 Honda SilverWing 600 in my stable with ~40K miles on it, but it hasn't been ridden in a while. The starter solenoid froze, so I need to tear into it and replace that part to get it back on the road. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard someday I’d like to meet you in person. I’m working on my stable. My eyesight is a bit compromised, but I ride very safely and never venture too far. I live in the Pasadena area, but sometimes stay at my GF’s here in Deer Park. There’s a few Parks I ride too during the day. Clear Lake is nearby too. Czonns03@yahoo.com. Drop me a line anytime amigo! & thanks for all the great videos!!! 👍🏿
So do I , but I'm in the U K , smaller machines like the little Honda 125 trail hunter looks great and I think you could go anywhere you want , light and fun , that's what biking is all about , Happy riding whatever you choose stay safe , what more do you need . ✋️👍
80 mile ride home on a new bike, soooo awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us. Once you get the heal/toe shifter where you like it could you include you shifting it in one of your videos? We will all most likely be following your lead on that immediate adjustment 👍
Thanks again for the feedback! The adjustment is very quick and easy... you can watch my video where I did the same adjustment on the Super Cub: ruclips.net/video/hi24CwhOGLU/видео.html . I plan to adjust the CT125's shifter exactly the same way... rotate one notch/spline counter-clockwise (toe down, heel up). That does two things: (1) it raises the heel to a position that is easier to fully depress it for a gear change, and (2) it prevents you from accidentally resting your heel on either the heel or toe portion, which disengages the clutch. That was my biggest complaint when I first started riding my SC, and many other owners have realized the same issue. Even CycleWorld's reviewers mentioned that problem in their recent video: ruclips.net/video/xtDejO2ImYk/видео.html . After a 2-minute adjustment, that problem is gone! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Excellent response. Watched the Super Cub gear shifter rotation video, perfect. Much thanks for sharing this very useful tip with us. Will be the first thing I do once I get mine.
Great little bike, probably the most eagerly anticipated new bike for a long time. Already available here in Australia but at Aud$7850 on the road, which is roughly USD$5940. Much more expensive than yours in the US.
This is a fantastic video! Really informative and well shot. I appreciate you talking about the Cub comparisons as well as mods you are planning on making. You even showed the pictures and names of the mods too which is really above and beyond. As someone who is considering either the Cub or Trail, this video really helped me out.
Thanks for the feedback! You might be interested in a few recent videos that I've done on the CT125. I took it on a 400-mile roadtrip earlier this year, and that highlighted the top speed differences and highway suitability of the CT125. You can find the first video in that series here: ruclips.net/video/bGYlhwbQTWs/видео.html . I also reviewed a bunch of accessories that I installed on the CT125 in these two recent videos: ruclips.net/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
The fuel capacity on this is dismal. For the extra $800 I'd go with the TW200. That's just me though. Thanks for uploading. Hope you have a million safe adventures on it.
Very good video as always. I was relieved to see the US price was under $5000. as the pre release estimates I had seen were in excess of $7000. (I think now that those were Australian prices though). I just can't see paying that kind of money for a 125.
Thanks for the feedback! I agree... $4000-5000 USD is quite spendy for any 125cc motorcycle. The CT125 is an ADDITIONAL bike for me rather than being my ONLY bike. There are certainly better values out there for "true" adventure or dual-purpose machines, but I really wanted the bike for the nostalgia factor and it's simplicity. I will be modifying it for adventure camping and my other off-road antics that will commence later this year. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! BTW... I really enjoy your channel. I found your content several years ago on the Honda CB500X... good stuff! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Cool new scooter! Before you get too deep with the new one, don't forget you still owe us the rear fender/shock absorber/new front tire installation on the Ryker and the ride that followed. Been waiting...……. Paul
Howdy, Paul! Yes... those videos are still in the editing queue. I have several ride series from earlier in the year that also need to be edited and posted. I'm hoping to get those out in the next week or so... probably whittle down the list of ~12 pending videos at the rate of 2-3 per week. 👍 --QM
Wow this really takes me back! I used to be a postie and we used these bikes to deliver mail, until they changed them to the Supercubs. But it makes sense, as postie if you do a lot of suburban low speed riding and the lack of clutch lever made it easier to stop and go and deliver mail. I think they were originally used for agricultural/off-road so they used to have side stands on both sides which was also really handy; not sure if these new models have side stands on both sides. And those models back then didn't have an electric start (so kickstart only). I miss these bikes! Wish I could ride one again.
Greetings from the USA! We haven't seen the CT-series bikes here in the States since the mid-1980's, so this is a big tug on the nostalgia strings for us. I owned the CT90 and CT110 back in the 80's, and I really enjoyed the simplicity and durability of those machines... lots of adventures and fond memories. The new bike seems to be better in all aspects (e.g. fuel-injection, LED lighting, better suspension, better brakes, etc), but it's missing the dual-range transmission. If this new bike had the low range, then we could play with the sprockets to give better highway manners without sacrificing the hill climbing and off-road grunt. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I saw someone who listed their used trail 125 for over what it would cost to go through the stealership and its like bro everyone buys used so thet DONT have to take the loss paying those fees. This guy is selling a 3500 scooter trying to get bear 6k its a joke no one should buy it 😂
Hell yeah, thank you for the ride along. Real talk stop using waze. Thats old school shit that isn't keeping up, I drive a scoot over half the time and use Google maps and put no highways. It follows that idea 90 percent of the time and auto updates well now if you turn off somewhere
Haha I think I am the person who bought that particular Honda Monkey. Your video is from December 2020 & I bought mine from East Side Honda in April 2021. I can't say 100% but if nobody bought one from E.S.H. in those cold 4 months (witch I highly doubt) then that is my actual bike. I can almost feel it, lol. Cheers.
Absolutely! I love riding the small-displacement bikes, and I have several in my garage right now. It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow. Riding slower on the back roads and rural highways lets you enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it to reach a destination. The journey is the fun part... not just reaching the destination. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
My father gave me an SL-125 back in 1975 ( I was 13 YO then) and I and my brother (who had the SL-100) did not use any type of protective gear (and we will usually ride our motorcycles as fast as 120 km/h). I have been about 30 years since the last time I rode a motorcycle but with gas prices going the way they are, I am seriously considering getting one.
Well, when you want something enough, then you just go for it. Being upset over the price won't accomplish anything except making yourself miserable. The demand for these bikes is extremely high right now, and the waiting lists are growing daily. There won't be any haggling on price if the dealers already have waiting lists of buyers ready to pay full price. I'll pay the few hundred extra bucks on this to have it now and enjoy the adventures... other people can wait for the deals and stress out about haggling for a "better deal" if that's their game. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard no, its your money... none of my business - just saying that if your read the invoice that justifies the MSRP, those charges are actually listed in the MSRP. Most places around here will sell motorcycles for considerably less than MSRP when given a take it or leave it offer. Nice bike, enjoy!
@@jeffsilver4730 Agreed and understood! I am a sucker for a deal, and I'm always shopping for bargain bikes... this isn't one of those, for sure. The 2021 Trail 125 and the 2019 Super Cub are both limited-release bikes, and they have huge cult-bike status... lots of nostalgia behind them. So, there isn't likely going to be any room to haggle on price. Maybe the 2022 model or the used market will be more forgiving. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You should get a basket at the front with flowers growing out of it ,can you ride it with your knees touching whilst hunched forwards like you are doing a world speed record. Great video brother.
LOL! 🤣👍 I actually took the CT125 out on a dirt circle track recently and set their track record for a 125cc single-cylinder motorcycle! It was so easy... it had never been done before, so I was the first one! 🤣👍 Stay tuned for that video coming soon. --QM
One last one. Been reading up. Has directional blinker indicator arrows, adjustable beep warnings for temp, speed, and clock too. Check engine lamp like original, Hi Beam. Basically, you lose nothing, but gain tach, clock, and better illumination, in my opinion. Hope it's right for you.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll have more content coming very soon. I'm hunting for some retro-styled bags for a couple of my bikes, so I'll be sure to check out the Viking Bags storefront first! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I addressed the heel-toe shifter position problem in my follow-up comparison video with the CT125 and Super Cub: ruclips.net/video/VqOb_8wZhtc/видео.html . The adjustment is very easy on the Super Cub, but takes a little more effort on the CT125 because the footpeg supports are too close to remove the shift lever easily. These bikes can still be toe-shifted for up/down, but the heel wasn't usable for me until I rotated the shift lever one spline counterclockwise. The factory position put the toe too high and the heel too low, so I was always resting on the lever and causing the clutch to slip. I wasn't able to bend my ankle at an acute enough angle to actuate a shift with the heel. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hi guy!! Thank you for responding, about my little XT250 Carb/fuel issues. What a little bike should be, fun!! Dying out out of know where has me baffled. I'm a decent mechanic, and I love performing maintenance. I do. So that my super low mileage, 2008 Yamaha XT250, decided to get finicky, just did not seem like Yamaha quality, I'm used to. Northern Wisconsin, big time Yamaha Snowmobile country. So I'm aquaintances with a Yamaha factory Race pilot up here. He is my age, and just in the game for his experience now. Expertise. B. D.,, Will I'd him as. So any way he believes strongly, this is EPA, related. They had to get these little single cylinder, single carb, bikes certified. Passages rediculously tiny. He said, if your wife is dusting the coffee table in living room, out in the garage, The Yamaha won't start, or stay running. Sad. They pick on these bikes, but the Cummins, and Power strokes, black clouds streaming, crazy trucks, and 4x4s are fine!! Sorry, got rambling there .
I remember lusting over the MB5 on the dealer's showroom when I was an early teen. I wanted one so bad, but I was only 12 at the time... and I needed more practical trail bikes at the time. I ended up purchasing a 1984 Honda XL125S brand new in cash when I was 14 years old. I earned every penny of the bike's ~$800 price tag, and I never had any regrets about spending it. I put over 35K miles on that little bike in its first 2.5 years and I only sold it to get something bigger when I turned 16 and could have an unrestricted license. I've been a loyal Honda owner since then. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Great story- thanks for sharing! Loved the XL series too. One of my neighbors had this XL75 they kept in a rickety shed in the woods, and I was granted permission to take it out and play as a teen. As long as I would leave it with a full tank of gas! What a fun fun minibike that was! Getting back to the MB5 - as you know it was imported to the U.S. for only one year, and they couldn't sell enough of them even at $600, so many dealerships lowered the price to $399! Talk about a steal! Feels like you're riding a larger displacement bike.... 80 to 100cc's, since it is so well engineered and quick for 50cc.
awesome bike you got there surely it'll never disappoint you, honda products are durable. i recently owned a honda wave 110R super reliable motorcycle, idk if it is available in the US. 1 of my dream project in the future is to restore a honda cub 50.
Thanks, Paul! I plan to let the bike get out of the break-in period (maybe wait until the 1-year warranty expires), and then I'll put a BBK and other performance parts into it. If I can get the motor up into the 11-14 HP range, then it should be able to handle the longer road trips to reach the trails and forests that I want to ride. We'll see! 👍 --QM
@@paulgreenfield1237 Oh, that sucks... sorry to hear about the illness. Get lots of rest and I hope you get well soon! I'll try to post some more of my road trip videos so you can have more virtual road therapy! 😉👍 --QM
Lovely little bike, i'm a big fan of the Honda 125 engine. Had a 2016 Grom which was fantastic fun, i do like the look of this Trail 125, only minor negative for me is the spoked wheels/tubed tyres when i mostly ride road i'd rather tubeless tyres. Like that you can buy a luggage rack to fit on the downslope of the frame as u look down. It's great Honda are knocking out these smaller bikes with the Grom, Cub and Trail.
All engines need break in, modern or not. They still have new piston rings and freshly honed cylinders that require mating. They do that best under load and that’s why cruising at a constant rpm is not good during break-in.
Agreed 100%! If Honda had included the dual-range gearbox, then we could play with the final drive ratios (quick sprocket changes) but still not sacrifice low-end grunt for off-road riding. Oh, well... maybe that will be brought back in a future model due to popular demand. 👍 --QM
@@arnoldzyphill3167 Yes... generally speaking, any drive (front) or driven (rear) sprocket can be changed as long as you have enough clearance for the new sprocket diameter. On the Super Cub, I had to order a new front chain guard (also called a "case saver") because the 15T front sprocket pushed the chain just a bit close to the inner diameter of the original guard. If you change to a smaller diameter sprocket on either end, then the original chain will usually still work fine... just pull the rear wheel back to take up the new chain slack. However, if you go larger on either end, then you are increasing the loop diameter and the original chain might not be long enough. As for transmission and/or final drive ratios, that's a bigger challenge. You need to remove the motor from the bike and disassemble the bottom end of the motor (transmission housing) enough to remove the gear sets. You can replace one or more cogs on the gear shafts to alter the ratios, but it's a LOT of work for trial-and-error testing... you need to KNOW that the new gears will work and not have interference or reliability issues. Changing the engine's primary drive reduction gears (crankshaft to clutch/transmission input) is also possible, but that usually involves replacing the primary input shaft, the clutch basket ring gear, or other related parts. Final drive parts on shaft-drive bikes and scooters can be changed by removing the rear-drive assembly and completely dismantling it. The swap usually requires both the ring and pinion gear to be replaced as a set due to the helical gears' spline/tooth spacing. I've done it on a few bikes in the past, but it's not fun. Chains and sprockets are so much easier! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Not only is it geared slightly lower for improved off road performance the engine is cammed for a little more mid range torque which sacrifices a small amount of top end horsepower that the Cub, Grom and Monkey have. Our Monkey bike is good for 58+ MPH.
I don't want one. . . I NEED ONE! But seriously speaking, I want it because the CT125 is such a classic. . . And I need it because it is such an all-terrain goodness. . .
Waiting for one too. Apparently It’s hard to get them in since China’s economy went up using all the shipping containers. No ship container, no restock.
Hi from Ireland, I am trying to buy a Ct 125 from japan, The bike is not for sale in Europe as yet, Love your site, keep up the good work, the camping is great.
I had a 1973 Trail 90. A great little bike for riding around town, going to work, shopping, etc. Never took it on the highway but plenty of adventures in the back woods trails. Ran perfectly for 12 years with only changing oil, cleaning air filter, changing tires, chain and sprockets. Eventually the motor needed an overhall, but traded it in at the dealer for a used XL 250. Loved this bike too. Had several other bikes since. But now, my wife won't let me have a motorcycle. So, I have an e-bike, which is also cool :-)
Howdy, Robin! I owned the CT90 and CT110 decades ago. All of my friends and l rode small bikes and 3-wheelers everywhere, and we abused those machines without mercy. We sunk our bikes in ponds, mud bogs, and sand many times. They were smashed into trees and cartwheeled down hills and cliffs (sometimes with us onboard) and ridden for miles on flat tires. We always just drained out the water, cleaned out the sand & mud, bent the handlebars back to straight, patched the tubes, and then kept on riding them. Those machines were almost indestructible! We could ride for days on just a few dollars, and that included our fuel and snack breaks at local filling stations. Ahhh... good times! 😉👍 --QM
I grew up owning and riding a 1974 CT70, a 1977 ATC90 and a 1974 ATC70. My dad bought me an Odyssey in 1979. Worst bike I ever own was a Honda ST90. It did not have enough power to pull itself. Any trail 70 would out run it. If you got that POS up to 25 MPH, you were revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night. I have a 1993 CT 70 at present. Too bad that Honda, in all in wisdom and cheapskateness, did not put a high and low ranger in this new CT125 like the CT90 and CT110, that what made those great bikes.
Agreed! The dual-range transmission would have been a huge bonus on this bike. The CT125 is already underpowered compared to the Super Cub, and the lower gearing really hurts its on-road performance. The top speed difference is ~10 MPH between the two siblings. If the CT125 had the dual-range transmission, then we could up-gear the sprockets for better road speeds and still have the low range for tractoring around on the trails. 👍 --QM
That , Opmid, replacement speedo/tach others are touting, is awesome!! Brightness, clock, gear indicator, temperature gauge, (Oil or, Cylinder head), quite impressive. Check it out guy.
I have my Opmid gauge sitting in the box just waiting to be installed. I'm swamped with work right now, but I hope to tackle that project later this week. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the unbox and ride review. Just got mine on Sat. 12/5.....been waiting awhile..dealer says it's one of the few to make it to Florida (Mckibben Powersports, Winter Haven). Pretty impressed with this little "glowing red" Trail 125. My other bike is a BMW GSA 1150. This 125 will go places I can't with the big GS! Very impressed so far....thanks again for your vids.
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your new CT125! I have lots of other bikes as well. I've been out on countless rides on my Yamaha XT250 when I encountered riders on big ADV bikes that were completely worn out from picking up their bikes in the woods. These smaller bikes have disadvantages for long highway trips, but they excel in off-road prowess... half of the size and weight allows you go lots of places that the big bikes can't (or shouldn't). The lower weight also reduces breakage for both man and machine. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
5k for a single-cylinder engine, made in Malaysia. 5k straight can buy you that? I don't know what you find satisfying about this, unless you are the one cashing in.
My first street-legal bike was a brand new 1984 Honda XL125S that I purchased (in cash) when I was 14 years old. I've been a loyal Honda owner since that purchase. My first Honda inline-4 was a 1992 Nighthawk 750... not the same sweet sound as that small-bore 350, but still a great sounding bike. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Congrats! I had one of the ADV150's reserved at my local dealer, but I decided to hold off for now. I already have two PCX150's, so I don't need another similar scooter in the stable. I'll bet that the suspension and tires are better on the ADV150 for light off-road use than the PCX's for sure. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I followed your Supercub series and was all set to purchase one - the apparent struggles with the tupperware to get access to the bike’s guts however put me off and I started looking at the CT125. A non Honda but Japan specialist bike importer here in the UK is bringing in a shipment of 25 units at the end of March. Not sure how they will cope with the engine emissions issue but the final price on the road is £4500 including the MSVA paperwork. I should have my Matt Fresco Brown delivered some time in June. Not sure what country spec they will be or what language the paperwork will be but fingers crossed I will be interested to hear more of the front brake conversion and am now researching possible conversions to tubeless rims. Not too many mountains in NW UK so this bike will be for road use - a possible change of front sprocket might therefore be on the cards All the best Tony Lough
Thanks for the feedback! Good luck on your upcoming CT125. It's definitely a pain in the a$$ to remove the plastics on the new C125 Super Cub compared to the original ones. Those issues aside, the C125 Cub is a fantastic little bike. I have ~5000 miles on mine and I haven't had any trouble with it (forgiving a few little glitches that might have been my fault). I haven't ridden my CT125 much lately because I've been swamped with work. However, I'm planning to take the CT125 on a 200-300 mile road trip and motocamping adventure next weekend. I'll post a few updates for anyone who is interested in following along. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thoroughly enjoyed your first road video. 80 miles was a good test for your maiden ride. Having researched some more I'm sad to report that you were right in that the Hunter Cub is not coming to the UK in the foreseeable future.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm sorry to hear that you won't see the CT125 there in the UK (at least for now). Maybe Honda will update the motor for the 2022 release with the upgraded mill that is in the 2021 MSX-125 (Grom)... apparently, that meets the EURO-5 emissions requirements. 👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! I live in the Houston, TX area... everyone around here drives pickup trucks or giant SUV's. It's not bike-friendly territory, but that won't stop me from riding. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Instead of trying to bend your foot down on the peg to get your toe under the shifter a lot of times when I wear different boots on my dirtbike I just pick my foot up off the peg completely point my foot down and then raise my knee up enough to where I can poke my toe down into the shifter and bang it up it all happens quickly and smoothly enough but the key is getting your foot off the peg and just jamming your toe under the shift lever with a quick upward yank I know that probably sounds confusing as hell when you read it but try it because sometimes adjusting the shift lever out of the stock position causes other issues.
I really wish my cub came with a regular key and a kickstart that would’ve been awesome. I’m not a big fan of those keyless start ignition things but for the cub I don’t think I have much of a choice in the states.
Sweet... congrats! I almost pulled the trigger on a 2019 CRF250L Rally last year, but I waited too long and someone else snagged it. I'm vertically-challenged at 5'7" with a 30" inseam, so those bikes are a bit of a pain for me to ride around town and commute... which burns most of my miles these days. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Yep, I love Hondas! I currently have 6 Thai-built Hondas in my stable right now, and all of them have been as reliable as hammers... no mechanical issues whatsoever! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for showing the full price, makes me feel a littler better about the out the door price on the supercub ! Didn't realize it had a Kickstarter on it, I can confirm you can "bump-start" the supercub if the battery is too dead to turn over the motor with the starter, 4th year and a few good hand spins fires right to life, even in 32* F weather.
Great info on the bump starting the Super Cub! I figured that it was possible because I've accidentally hit the kill switch while rolling down the freeway a few times. Just click it back to run and the engine fires right back to life as if nothing happened. I haven't tried it with a dead (or disconnected) battery, so that's awesome! I've had many fuel-injected street bikes that just wouldn't fire because the fuel pump wasn't giving enough pressure to fire the injectors from a low-speed bump start. Cheers! 👍 --QM
If wind is an issue on a motorcycle, the best remedy is to buy an automobile. If you ever work your way up to a Sportster, I have a brand new removable wind screen in my garage I'll sell you.
😂 Battling the wind is just part of motorcycling! I have several other bikes of all sizes and genres, ranging from 50cc scooters to 1100cc super-sports. Thanks for the offer on the windscreen! I had two H-D Sportsters back in the early 2000s... they were good bikes. I put over 40K miles on each of them before I traded for different flavors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the info! I already have a new set of OEM rubber lines for the Super Cub C125, and I"m waiting for the online parts catalogs to be updated with the CT125 so I can order a set of those as well. When I have both sets of OEM lines, I will send them out to a custom brake line fabricator to duplicate the OEM units (e.g. same lengths or slightly longer, identical fittings, bends, offsets, etc). I've ordered Galfer and Spiegler lines in the past that didn't match the originals closely enough and they caused fitment problems. I will definitely look up Apex in NY when I'm ready to do the upgrades! Cheers! 👍 --QM
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It's so satisfying to see that how you bought the bike, explain the features and rode back home👍
I am from Sri Lanka and before 20-25 we also had Honda dealership in my country and I can remember how my father bought Honda CD125 like you did in this video. Unfortunately now we don't have such 'luxury' as the country's economy drops day after another. People can't even afford a used Japanese motorcycle unfortunately. Instead we have poorly made Indian (Made in India) motorcycles. Because of their bad design and outrageous traffic practices in my country thousands of poor riders die in road traffic accidents. 😔
Your road users are well disciplined and it's also so satisfying to see how you drive. You guys are truly blessed people in this world 🙏 Wish you all the best!
I agree with you about Indian motorcycles and mopeds except royal enfield line of models and Himalayan (only this model of OEM) that would go almost anywhere in any weather conditions. Bad behavior of People is a reality in India but how does that impact Shri Lanka’s roads except that people in your country also behave like that? Your country is beautiful, I wish that would visit some day.
@@Wog68 agreed, Royal Enfield is a very good brand bike
WooHooo!!! I finally get mine tomorrow !!! (2022) I've been waiting over 2 years 😅 !!! 4400 us out the door w/ tax,title, and tag !!! It's my best Christmas present that I ever got since 1978 😊 there is no way I'm going to sleep tonight... They took it out of the crate and built it yesterday so it's brand new with 0.5 miles. I got to find a riding club for Honda lovers :p
I like that the motorcycle manufacturers are going back to simple retro designs. Motorcycles in the last 20 years have got too big too complicated chunky and UGLY
Agreed! I have always liked the simpler, traditional aesthetic from the '60s to late '70s. Show off the machine and not the plastic cladding. Modern fueling and electronics are great, but the looks have gotten too "Transformer-ish" in my opinion. The other unfortunate side-effect of progress has been the ever-increasing seat heights and bike weights... many machines are just too damn tall or heavy for a lot of people to ride comfortably. Modern advancements in metallurgy, CAD/CAM design, and FEA should result in LIGHTER bikes, not heavier ones. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I love the old school bikes, pretty cool 😎
And 50% plastic!
@@QuasiMotard The thing is, this bike is 130kg, so goddamn heavy despite how it looks...
@@kaikart123 The US-spec CT125 weighs 259 pounds wet (117 kg). That's not as light as a proper dirt bike, but there are no other smaller/lighter street-legal enduro or trail bikes available here in the USA. The last CT110 that we had in the states weighed ~210 pounds wet (97 kg), so the new CT125 has put on a few pounds. --QM
Got this one at 70. Loved them in my teens and killjoy father said NO! I’ve got the only one in my town. I’m always catching old guys (like me) checking it out when I park it at stores.
"I got a hat, it's on my head right now" could be a forest gump quote
Shopping for mods and accessories is part of the fun of getting a new bike.
I still have my dads 1984 trail 110 he bought new in '84 & it still has under 2,000 miles on it.. I inherited from him after he lost his battle with alzheimers few years ago and I haven't ridden it since I was 10 years old its actually how I learned to street ride with a motorcycle I used to trail ride back then too it was always such an easy bike to ride and after I spent a few days going thru it and cleaning out the carburetor I rode it and man did it take back in time they're such an easy bike to ride and im so glad they brought them back to the states after seeing your video I have to say im going to go Monday & get me one cuz I don't wanna mess his up but look forward to trail riding I can do with the new one where and like I used to do with my dad back in the day
You have more restraint than I do... I would be out thrashing that CT110 at every opportunity! I had the CT90 and CT110 back in the 80's and had a blast riding them. You should search around to all of the Honda dealerships (particularly the Powerhouse dealers) to see how deep is their waiting list. Most of the dealers in Texas are advising that the next deliveries will be sometime in April, and many of those have deep waiting lists already. Good luck with your shopping and I hope that you can get out to explore some trails soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ya dont get me wrong I still have fun on it but not nothing like I used to is all but it'd be nice to get the newer model with the fuel injection and I could really get crazy on it
In Australia everyone recognises a CT as a "Postie Bike" because for decades the Australian Post Office has used the Honda CT to deliver mail. Until the 125 appeared recently, they were never available new to the public. The only way you could buy one was at auction when the Post Office was done with it, (usuallly with around 20-30 thousand klms on the ODO). Now you can choose from a CT125 or a Super Cub C125. Mail contractors can still buy the CT110 but Joe Public cannot. Strange but true! I was torn between the two but could only justify purchasing one so I opted for the Super Cub and after watching your excellent videos, I am happy with my choice. Thanks for the work you put into this.
Thanks for the feedback, Max! The Super Cub is definitely the better road bike between the two siblings. I just returned from a 300-mile (480 km) road trip on the CT125, and I can say that it's really out of its element on the highways. My top speeds hovered around 50 MPH (80 km/h) and frequently dropped below 45-ish MPH with slight hills or headwinds. The Super Cubs riding along with me could easily maintain 5-10 MPH higher speeds. The CT125 was designed for trails and gravel roads, so that's where it excels over the Super Cub. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardi just wish i didnt look like i lacked any more testosterone than i already did if i sat on a supercub. I also think the guages feel cheap. I almost perfer the anchient suzuki dr guages or the tw200 type guages just because they feel more classic and these grom style guages are just cheapo mass produced minimum quality.
Waiting patently up in Canada....gotta watch you guys enjoy your new ct125.....I ride the big bikes but dreaming of travelling on this new ct125 memories of childhood....enjoy your new ride EH!
GREAAAAAAT video!!! I am getting one of these soon. Thanks so much for all the details as I am 47 and haven’t rode any motorcycles since I was 16 on dirt bikes. Really appreciate all the details.
I wish they would ship the tan color as well.
I’d really prefer the tan too.
Picked up mine a week ago. It's a blast. I had to call over thirty dealerships before I found one that didn't have a deposit on it already. Drove seven hours to Louisiana from FL to get mine.
Nice... that's dedication right there! These bikes are definitely going to be scarce for a while because of the demand. I have a deposit waiting on second CT125, but I got bumped from the first slot... could be a while before I see that one. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great review! I recently got a 1979 honda ct 90 and it runs beautifully. Crazy to see how bullet proof they are. Great buy!
Thanks for the feedback! I owned the original CT90 and CT110 back in the 1980's... they were nearly un-killable! I didn't ride the CT125 much over the winter months, but I recently took it out for a 400-mile road trip and motocamping adventure. I have it torn apart right now to install the bolt-on upgrades... I'll be sure to post the videos on that soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
No need for that warranty. you said it . It’s a Honda 👍
When I was in the market for the Africa Twin or equivalent KTM, I was leaning towards the better performing KTM until I looked up the warranty coverage on each. Honda gives you everything coverage not counting tires and battery and such for a year, then you can add another 4. KTM gives you like a month on drivetrain and engine. Tells me everything I need to know about how much confidence each company has in their product.
Congratulations Q! I am looking forward to the series of videos this Trail 125 will bring forth. Thanks for sharing on YT.
Thanks for the feedback! I will be vlogging and adventuring with the CT125 very soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
My only real complaint about this bike is the lack of top speed. If I bought one I'd change the front sprocket to get a little more top speed. Honda really should make a 200cc 5-speed version that tops out at around 65-70mph while still pumping out the low speed torque....now that would awesome!
. . . and with a manual clutch.
The 300 rebel engine and powertrain. Manual clutch.
It's so cool to pick up a new bike and it's funny as you ride it for the first time. You want to add this, change that and do other mods. However, by the time you get home you think...that wasn't a bad ride at all and you begin to reassess your thinking. I've done that countless times since owning bikes from age 19 to today at 74. The only bike I had no thoughts on changing or adding was my 1998 Honda Superhawk I bought in Maui, HI. That bike impressed the hell out me right off the showroom floor and the ride home. It took every ounce of strength to keep from throttling it almost immediately. Once broken in I did get it up to 136mph but became concerned as it was around midnight. Good thing, too, as a huge land tortoise was crossing the road a mile further on Haleakala Highway. When I bought my Harley Fatboy, I changed so many things and added chrome this and that, it looked more like a custom made chopper. I'm getting prepared to tour the lower 48, Canada and Alaska in my van and wanted a trail bike; too old now to be mountain biking.
The CT 125 looks so cool. About as close to a bicycle as you can get. And the thing I like about those engines is that if I were to live in Thailand everybody and his mother could work on the engine.
Agreed! I've seen people rebuild these motors on the side of the road with basic hand tools... they are really that simple to maintain. Replacement cylinders, pistons, rings and other top-end parts are dirt-cheap because this engine design has been around for 60+ years, and it has been copied and cloned by just about every Asian manufacturer since the 1960's. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Wow that thing is so quiet and very smooth love the video. That engine looks absolutely beautiful. I’m glad that Honda is incorporating some of there history into some of their newer bikes. Enjoy
Thanks for the feedback, Bryan! I haven't ridden much in the past couple of weeks, but I'm just about to take the CT125 out to continue the break-in miles this morning. Stay tuned for more CT videos coming soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I’m 63 now. Wow, waiting on mine to come in. Should be two or three weeks . Just like a kid at Christmas. Can hardly wait. So I can ride my sons 250 for now!!!
Your detailed, first impressions were appreciated. I may not be able to get one but your review was as close to having one for me. Maybe one of these days.
Thanks for the feedback! I will be doing some comparison videos soon with the CT125 vs Super Cub (and CT125 vs Yamaha XT250) so people can see the differences between the bikes for road and trail use. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I've had an old one sitting in my wood shed for years. I pulled it out and hit it with a power washer and penetrating fluid this morning. Now I come inside and find this video. Nice to see they're remaking it. It's good to know I'll have a source for new parts. Haven't come across any in the wild yet.
Thanks for posting. I used to work at Eastside Honda many moons ago. Have been very curious about this bike. Enjoy amigo!!! Keep me posted.
Thanks for the feedback, Noel! The crew at Eastside seems like a nice bunch... very friendly and the shop is clean & organized. I'll definitely be posting more ride and adventure videos on the CT125 soon... stay tuned! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Honda must love you. Trail 125, Super Cub, Rebel 1100…. They better sponsor you.
I love the little Honda Trail so much. Keep looking at slightly more powerful bikes ranging from the TW200 to CRF300L but for some reason I keep looking back to this one.
If you don't need to do any significant distances on the highway to reach the off-road bits, then the CT125 is great fun. I recently took mine in a 350-mile trip on the back highways, and I'll be the first to say that the CT125 doesn't like highway duty at all. It was struggling to break 50 MPH most of the time. It's much happier on gravel roads and trails where the speeds are 45 MPH or lower. I will be editing and posting that video series soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I was wondering about how much do you weigh ? I ride a Harley but those look like so much fun .
@@propblast82nd My riding weight is ~170 pounds (77 kg) with all of my riding gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots). 👍 --QM
Oh man I’m so envious! You got a real beauty, I hope you get the best adventures with the CT125. I really hope they come in EU☹️😢.
Thanks for the feedback! From the news on the grapevine, I think you're out of luck in the EU/UK regions this year because the CT125 doesn't meet the EURO-5 emissions requirements. I'm rooting for you guys... hopefully, Honda will fix the emissions for the 2022 model. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard could you please perhaps look into if the handlebars of the Cub could be modified?
@@QuasiMotard my only hope is the new Honda Grom, its supposed to be available in EU, since it’s the exact same engine as the Cub and CT but with a bit more power it’s should be good to go on the CT.
@@QuasiMotard how much for the bike in your country, in my vietnam 🇻🇳 it's about 5000 USD
@@anhtuuc7402 You can see the price on the buyers contract at 2:57 in the video. My price was about $4600 USD after the taxes and fees. It's not a "cheap" motorcycle here, and there are other bikes that are more economical for the performance. However, I wanted this bike for the nostalgia and to be a good trail bike for my off-road rides. Cheers! 👍 --QM
This just makes me wanna "RestoMod" an old CT90/110 using all those *glorious* Brand New OEM Honda parts. wow! Beautiful bike and even better presentation, man! Thanks! Edit: *That Front Disc* . wow wow wow. Now, I'm gonna commit sacrilege to my '78. That's it. -_-
Thanks for the feedback! I thought about digging around for a 1982-1984 CT110 to upgrade as well... fuel-injection, better suspension, and a big-bore kit. Unfortunately, the only CT110's that I could find in decent condition were all fetching $2500-3500, so it just made more sense to get the new model instead. I still miss my old 1984 CT110 that I owned decades ago... that low-range transmission was great for tractoring around in steep single-track forest trails. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I use Fleece lined blue jeans with FrogTogs on outside to block wind on colder days around town. My touring pants are leather perforated which I cover with different rain pants according to temperatures & rain conditions ,long johns inside. 90% of the time FrogTogs are my #1 Choice. Can’t wait to watch more RUclips videos on your CT 125 before you get your Aprilla.
"Like a true nature's child
You were born
Born to be wild
You can climb so high
You never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild"
I really wish that Honda would become available in Germany one day. For this machine alone I'd consider upgrading my driver's licence to include motorbikes.
190 mpg single rider unbelievable
You are one of the only riders, on you tube, that does not ride right down the oil slick in the center of the lane. Thanks for being a good example. Do they not teach road Hazard safety anymore, lol.
Yeppy!!! Retired Okie Living in Thailand. Has a lot of info on the CT 125, he’s the one that put on the Big Bore Kit 142cc. He put the 14 tooth Front sprocket back on ,took the 13 tooth off .He didn’t like the 15 tooth only good for flat in town. Those front racks & rack between legs seem really Cool / Useful. $$$$$ .
ENJOY!!!!🛵🛵🛵. It’s a good thing your not into Flying Planes.
I just bought a used 2020 Super cub this week , I think i got a great deal on it. That aside, I am learning and thoroughly enjoying your videos!!
Thank You from Florida
Congrats on your new Super Cub! Let me know if you have any specific questions or video suggestions and I'll be happy to oblige! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You should carry a $20 bill the first ride to give to the first person who recognizes the bike as the new CT125 !.
LOL! That's a good idea, but I would need to get the transaction on camera! I can't count how many conversations that my 2019 Super Cub has started... people always ask me where I found such a perfectly-restored original Cub! Then they proceed to recount their childhood or teenage years when they learned to ride on an original 50cc Super Cub... 🤣 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Yes the hondas are great conversation starters.
@@QuasiMotard
I get the same quizzical looks & commentary on my 2020 Monkey. People are amazed when I tell them it’s a ‘20. It has those awesome vintage looks that Honda is just nailing lately .
Well we can definitely tell you like the Super Cub much more than this :) - This is one of the best Super Cub reviews I’ve seen to date
I hope Honda brings this great Bike to Europe.I Live in Germany and will take it for the Way to the Work.Congrats to you and all the Best.Thx for the Video.
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! I suspect that Honda might introduce the CT125 to the European markets with the updated 2022 Super Cub engine because that meets the EURO-5 emission standards. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I have the air hawk on my NC700X. It is a real but saver. The first time I took the bike out for more than an hour, my bottom was killing me. I got the air hawk and it is a great improvement. The key is keeping as little air in it as possible while still maintaining enough air to support your bottom.
Agreed! I have the AirHawk pads on several of my bikes, and they make a huge difference in comfort for long rides. 👍 --QM
I've got a deposit on the first one at my dealer...not coming in till March. Thanks for the ride along...super stoked
Thx for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! March seems like a long wait, but it'll come soon enough... it'll be worth the wait! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I used to work there many moons ago. I was part time. I grew up in Baytown. I still ride my silver wing out there now & then! Love that Hunter Cub!!!
Thanks for the feedback! Wow... small world, eh? I also have a 2004 Honda SilverWing 600 in my stable with ~40K miles on it, but it hasn't been ridden in a while. The starter solenoid froze, so I need to tear into it and replace that part to get it back on the road. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard someday I’d like to meet you in person. I’m working on my stable. My eyesight is a bit compromised, but I ride very safely and never venture too far. I live in the Pasadena area, but sometimes stay at my GF’s here in Deer Park. There’s a few Parks I ride too during the day. Clear Lake is nearby too. Czonns03@yahoo.com. Drop me a line anytime amigo! & thanks for all the great videos!!! 👍🏿
The sweetest looking shop I ever seen wow
i need this in my life, id road trip with this thing, carry light and have fun!
So do I , but I'm in the U K , smaller machines like the little Honda 125 trail hunter looks great and I think you could go anywhere you want , light and fun , that's what biking is all about , Happy riding whatever you choose stay safe , what more do you need . ✋️👍
80 mile ride home on a new bike, soooo awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us. Once you get the heal/toe shifter where you like it could you include you shifting it in one of your videos? We will all most likely be following your lead on that immediate adjustment 👍
Thanks again for the feedback! The adjustment is very quick and easy... you can watch my video where I did the same adjustment on the Super Cub: ruclips.net/video/hi24CwhOGLU/видео.html . I plan to adjust the CT125's shifter exactly the same way... rotate one notch/spline counter-clockwise (toe down, heel up). That does two things: (1) it raises the heel to a position that is easier to fully depress it for a gear change, and (2) it prevents you from accidentally resting your heel on either the heel or toe portion, which disengages the clutch. That was my biggest complaint when I first started riding my SC, and many other owners have realized the same issue. Even CycleWorld's reviewers mentioned that problem in their recent video: ruclips.net/video/xtDejO2ImYk/видео.html . After a 2-minute adjustment, that problem is gone! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Excellent response. Watched the Super Cub gear shifter rotation video, perfect. Much thanks for sharing this very useful tip with us. Will be the first thing I do once I get mine.
I will be doing this too.
Oh I am so envious of you. Still no words if that bike will be introduced on the European market
Great little bike, probably the most eagerly anticipated new bike for a long time. Already available here in Australia but at Aud$7850 on the road, which is roughly USD$5940. Much more expensive than yours in the US.
This is a fantastic video! Really informative and well shot. I appreciate you talking about the Cub comparisons as well as mods you are planning on making. You even showed the pictures and names of the mods too which is really above and beyond. As someone who is considering either the Cub or Trail, this video really helped me out.
Thanks for the feedback! You might be interested in a few recent videos that I've done on the CT125. I took it on a 400-mile roadtrip earlier this year, and that highlighted the top speed differences and highway suitability of the CT125. You can find the first video in that series here: ruclips.net/video/bGYlhwbQTWs/видео.html .
I also reviewed a bunch of accessories that I installed on the CT125 in these two recent videos: ruclips.net/video/lCY8dh7uSC4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/VlGZHvnBHQ0/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Looking into buying one myself in Europe. Really enjoyed this review 😁👌
The fuel capacity on this is dismal. For the extra $800 I'd go with the TW200. That's just me though. Thanks for uploading. Hope you have a million safe adventures on it.
200+ miles on 1 tank of gas is not enough for you?
@@dsilva2012 159 per tank, and... No.
You are right. The reviewer i watched was innacurate. Yeah they coulda went w a larger tank if you wanna adventure
That is why the old CT90 CT110 had the spare gasoline tanks.
I've had a lot of bikes in my day and I have to say I've probably had the most fun on a TW200. I'm not a speed freak though.
Very good video as always. I was relieved to see the US price was under $5000. as the pre release estimates I had seen were in excess of $7000. (I think now that those were Australian prices though). I just can't see paying that kind of money for a 125.
Thanks for the feedback! I agree... $4000-5000 USD is quite spendy for any 125cc motorcycle. The CT125 is an ADDITIONAL bike for me rather than being my ONLY bike. There are certainly better values out there for "true" adventure or dual-purpose machines, but I really wanted the bike for the nostalgia factor and it's simplicity. I will be modifying it for adventure camping and my other off-road antics that will commence later this year. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Great audio!
Any day now I should get mine....
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming CT125! BTW... I really enjoy your channel. I found your content several years ago on the Honda CB500X... good stuff! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Cool new scooter! Before you get too deep with the new one, don't forget you still owe us the rear fender/shock absorber/new front tire installation on the Ryker and the ride that followed. Been waiting...…….
Paul
Howdy, Paul! Yes... those videos are still in the editing queue. I have several ride series from earlier in the year that also need to be edited and posted. I'm hoping to get those out in the next week or so... probably whittle down the list of ~12 pending videos at the rate of 2-3 per week. 👍 --QM
I have the 91' CT70 trail bike and am really impressed with this new 125cc Trail Bike. I want one but will wait! That is a great color!👍
Thanks for the feedback! I have really missed my old CT110 over the past three decades, so this new CT125 is going to be a lot of fun! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Wow this really takes me back! I used to be a postie and we used these bikes to deliver mail, until they changed them to the Supercubs. But it makes sense, as postie if you do a lot of suburban low speed riding and the lack of clutch lever made it easier to stop and go and deliver mail. I think they were originally used for agricultural/off-road so they used to have side stands on both sides which was also really handy; not sure if these new models have side stands on both sides. And those models back then didn't have an electric start (so kickstart only). I miss these bikes! Wish I could ride one again.
Greetings from the USA! We haven't seen the CT-series bikes here in the States since the mid-1980's, so this is a big tug on the nostalgia strings for us. I owned the CT90 and CT110 back in the 80's, and I really enjoyed the simplicity and durability of those machines... lots of adventures and fond memories. The new bike seems to be better in all aspects (e.g. fuel-injection, LED lighting, better suspension, better brakes, etc), but it's missing the dual-range transmission. If this new bike had the low range, then we could play with the sprockets to give better highway manners without sacrificing the hill climbing and off-road grunt. Cheers! 👍 --QM
What did you pay for dealer prep charges, I was quoted $899, that dealership can go out of business for all I care.
One of the mirrors are reverse threaded, you see... It needs a backwards wrench to install and those don't grow on trees!
Hahaha 899 is nothing 2023 they are 5k
I saw someone who listed their used trail 125 for over what it would cost to go through the stealership and its like bro everyone buys used so thet DONT have to take the loss paying those fees. This guy is selling a 3500 scooter trying to get bear 6k its a joke no one should buy it 😂
Hell yeah, thank you for the ride along. Real talk stop using waze. Thats old school shit that isn't keeping up, I drive a scoot over half the time and use Google maps and put no highways. It follows that idea 90 percent of the time and auto updates well now if you turn off somewhere
I think I'd need something with a highway cruising speed, 70 mph at least for exploring range while RVing. The 125 would be ok running to the store!
@everyday tenor Yes! The Ct125 seems great for people camping and getting out and exploring
The cargo rack on that bike is pretty awesome.
Just me but I think the cargo rack would look better if it was black. Lot of red with that rack
@@repsol6198 Just paint it black if that is your vibe. I am referring to the sheer amount of storage.
Haha I think I am the person who bought that particular Honda Monkey. Your video is from December 2020 & I bought mine from East Side Honda in April 2021. I can't say 100% but if nobody bought one from E.S.H. in those cold 4 months (witch I highly doubt) then that is my actual bike. I can almost feel it, lol. Cheers.
I'm glad to see an American come around to to this little engine that could.
Absolutely! I love riding the small-displacement bikes, and I have several in my garage right now. It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow. Riding slower on the back roads and rural highways lets you enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it to reach a destination. The journey is the fun part... not just reaching the destination. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
My father gave me an SL-125 back in 1975 ( I was 13 YO then) and I and my brother (who had the SL-100) did not use any type of protective gear (and we will usually ride our motorcycles as fast as 120 km/h). I have been about 30 years since the last time I rode a motorcycle but with gas prices going the way they are, I am seriously considering getting one.
1st time Ive seen anyone pay MSRP which includes freight and setup and then additional freight and setup and be happy about it......
Well, when you want something enough, then you just go for it. Being upset over the price won't accomplish anything except making yourself miserable. The demand for these bikes is extremely high right now, and the waiting lists are growing daily. There won't be any haggling on price if the dealers already have waiting lists of buyers ready to pay full price. I'll pay the few hundred extra bucks on this to have it now and enjoy the adventures... other people can wait for the deals and stress out about haggling for a "better deal" if that's their game. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard no, its your money... none of my business - just saying that if your read the invoice that justifies the MSRP, those charges are actually listed in the MSRP. Most places around here will sell motorcycles for considerably less than MSRP when given a take it or leave it offer. Nice bike, enjoy!
@@jeffsilver4730 Agreed and understood! I am a sucker for a deal, and I'm always shopping for bargain bikes... this isn't one of those, for sure. The 2021 Trail 125 and the 2019 Super Cub are both limited-release bikes, and they have huge cult-bike status... lots of nostalgia behind them. So, there isn't likely going to be any room to haggle on price. Maybe the 2022 model or the used market will be more forgiving. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You should get a basket at the front with flowers growing out of it ,can you ride it with your knees touching whilst hunched forwards like you are doing a world speed record. Great video brother.
LOL! 🤣👍 I actually took the CT125 out on a dirt circle track recently and set their track record for a 125cc single-cylinder motorcycle! It was so easy... it had never been done before, so I was the first one! 🤣👍 Stay tuned for that video coming soon. --QM
One last one. Been reading up. Has directional blinker indicator arrows, adjustable beep warnings for temp, speed, and clock too. Check engine lamp like original, Hi Beam. Basically, you lose nothing, but gain tach, clock, and better illumination, in my opinion. Hope it's right for you.
Which product are you researching? I'd like to add a tach and temp gauge to my bike. 👍 --QM
Yes exactly! Tach/Speedo combo! Has other great features, and lots of display brightness.
Great content! We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your videos! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the feedback! I'll have more content coming very soon. I'm hunting for some retro-styled bags for a couple of my bikes, so I'll be sure to check out the Viking Bags storefront first! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Buyers who have ankle problems should verify that they can actuate the shift treadle and front brake, when adjusted, if necessary.
I addressed the heel-toe shifter position problem in my follow-up comparison video with the CT125 and Super Cub: ruclips.net/video/VqOb_8wZhtc/видео.html . The adjustment is very easy on the Super Cub, but takes a little more effort on the CT125 because the footpeg supports are too close to remove the shift lever easily.
These bikes can still be toe-shifted for up/down, but the heel wasn't usable for me until I rotated the shift lever one spline counterclockwise. The factory position put the toe too high and the heel too low, so I was always resting on the lever and causing the clutch to slip. I wasn't able to bend my ankle at an acute enough angle to actuate a shift with the heel. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hi guy!! Thank you for responding, about my little XT250 Carb/fuel issues. What a little bike should be, fun!! Dying out out of know where has me baffled. I'm a decent mechanic, and I love performing maintenance. I do. So that my super low mileage, 2008 Yamaha XT250, decided to get finicky, just did not seem like Yamaha quality, I'm used to. Northern Wisconsin, big time Yamaha Snowmobile country. So I'm aquaintances with a Yamaha factory Race pilot up here. He is my age, and just in the game for his experience now. Expertise. B. D.,, Will I'd him as. So any way he believes strongly, this is EPA, related. They had to get these little single cylinder, single carb, bikes certified. Passages rediculously tiny. He said, if your wife is dusting the coffee table in living room, out in the garage, The Yamaha won't start, or stay running. Sad. They pick on these bikes, but the Cummins, and Power strokes, black clouds streaming, crazy trucks, and 4x4s are fine!! Sorry, got rambling there .
Hondas are built like tanks! I still have, and often ride, my vintage 1982 Honda MB5 2-stroke street bike! 50cc, 7.1 HP, 5-speed manual, and 53 MPH!
I remember lusting over the MB5 on the dealer's showroom when I was an early teen. I wanted one so bad, but I was only 12 at the time... and I needed more practical trail bikes at the time. I ended up purchasing a 1984 Honda XL125S brand new in cash when I was 14 years old. I earned every penny of the bike's ~$800 price tag, and I never had any regrets about spending it. I put over 35K miles on that little bike in its first 2.5 years and I only sold it to get something bigger when I turned 16 and could have an unrestricted license. I've been a loyal Honda owner since then. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Great story- thanks for sharing! Loved the XL series too. One of my neighbors had this XL75 they kept in a rickety shed in the woods, and I was granted permission to take it out and play as a teen. As long as I would leave it with a full tank of gas! What a fun fun minibike that was! Getting back to the MB5 - as you know it was imported to the U.S. for only one year, and they couldn't sell enough of them even at $600, so many dealerships lowered the price to $399! Talk about a steal! Feels like you're riding a larger displacement bike.... 80 to 100cc's, since it is so well engineered and quick for 50cc.
Hi . I love your video. Clean calm and honesty. We'll spoken. Ride safe and hard.
Howdy, G, and thanks again for the feedback! I will have more videos on the CT125 coming up soon! 👍 --QM
awesome bike you got there surely it'll never disappoint you, honda products are durable.
i recently owned a honda wave 110R super reliable motorcycle, idk if it is available in the US. 1 of my dream project in the future is to restore a honda cub 50.
Put a big bore kit on it . See a retired okie living in thailand . Runs great. Lve your stuff . God bless
Thanks, Paul! I plan to let the bike get out of the break-in period (maybe wait until the 1-year warranty expires), and then I'll put a BBK and other performance parts into it. If I can get the motor up into the 11-14 HP range, then it should be able to handle the longer road trips to reach the trails and forests that I want to ride. We'll see! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard sounds great mate .im laid up in bed with covid . Not to bad at moment.watching your stuff . Good luck in all you do .god bless
@@paulgreenfield1237 Oh, that sucks... sorry to hear about the illness. Get lots of rest and I hope you get well soon! I'll try to post some more of my road trip videos so you can have more virtual road therapy! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks so much 👍👍
Lovely little bike, i'm a big fan of the Honda 125 engine. Had a 2016 Grom which was fantastic fun, i do like the look of this Trail 125, only minor negative for me is the spoked wheels/tubed tyres when i mostly ride road i'd rather tubeless tyres. Like that you can buy a luggage rack to fit on the downslope of the frame as u look down. It's great Honda are knocking out these smaller bikes with the Grom, Cub and Trail.
All engines need break in, modern or not. They still have new piston rings and freshly honed cylinders that require mating. They do that best under load and that’s why cruising at a constant rpm is not good during break-in.
I want that even more than a Super Cub. Too bad they didn't include the High/Low final drive like the old CT 70's and 110's
Agreed 100%! If Honda had included the dual-range gearbox, then we could play with the final drive ratios (quick sprocket changes) but still not sacrifice low-end grunt for off-road riding. Oh, well... maybe that will be brought back in a future model due to popular demand. 👍 --QM
The 110 didn’t have it in 1980 when it came out and they brought it back in 1981. I only know that because I just rescued an old 81.
@@QuasiMotard can any sprocket be changed ? rear wheel or trans final drive ?
@@arnoldzyphill3167 Yes... generally speaking, any drive (front) or driven (rear) sprocket can be changed as long as you have enough clearance for the new sprocket diameter. On the Super Cub, I had to order a new front chain guard (also called a "case saver") because the 15T front sprocket pushed the chain just a bit close to the inner diameter of the original guard. If you change to a smaller diameter sprocket on either end, then the original chain will usually still work fine... just pull the rear wheel back to take up the new chain slack. However, if you go larger on either end, then you are increasing the loop diameter and the original chain might not be long enough.
As for transmission and/or final drive ratios, that's a bigger challenge. You need to remove the motor from the bike and disassemble the bottom end of the motor (transmission housing) enough to remove the gear sets. You can replace one or more cogs on the gear shafts to alter the ratios, but it's a LOT of work for trial-and-error testing... you need to KNOW that the new gears will work and not have interference or reliability issues. Changing the engine's primary drive reduction gears (crankshaft to clutch/transmission input) is also possible, but that usually involves replacing the primary input shaft, the clutch basket ring gear, or other related parts.
Final drive parts on shaft-drive bikes and scooters can be changed by removing the rear-drive assembly and completely dismantling it. The swap usually requires both the ring and pinion gear to be replaced as a set due to the helical gears' spline/tooth spacing. I've done it on a few bikes in the past, but it's not fun. Chains and sprockets are so much easier! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Not only is it geared slightly lower for improved off road performance the engine is cammed for a little more mid range torque which sacrifices a small amount of top end horsepower that the Cub, Grom and Monkey have. Our Monkey bike is good for 58+ MPH.
I don't want one. . . I NEED ONE!
But seriously speaking, I want it because the CT125 is such a classic. . . And I need it because it is such an all-terrain goodness. . .
So glad you got one! Ordered mine September 28th and still haven't heard much after putting down payment.
Waiting for one too. Apparently It’s hard to get them in since China’s economy went up using all the shipping containers. No ship container, no restock.
@@leotehlion4586 that is an interesting conundrum.
Hi from Ireland, I am trying to buy a Ct 125 from japan,
The bike is not for sale in Europe as yet, Love your site, keep up the good work, the camping is great.
Thanks for the feedback! I will be taking more Super Cub and CT125 trips very soon, so I'll be sure to record and share the adventures. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I had a 1973 Trail 90. A great little bike for riding around town, going to work, shopping, etc. Never took it on the highway but plenty of adventures in the back woods trails. Ran perfectly for 12 years with only changing oil, cleaning air filter, changing tires, chain and sprockets.
Eventually the motor needed an overhall, but traded it in at the dealer for a used XL 250. Loved this bike too.
Had several other bikes since. But now, my wife won't let me have a motorcycle. So, I have an e-bike, which is also cool :-)
Howdy, Robin! I owned the CT90 and CT110 decades ago. All of my friends and l rode small bikes and 3-wheelers everywhere, and we abused those machines without mercy. We sunk our bikes in ponds, mud bogs, and sand many times. They were smashed into trees and cartwheeled down hills and cliffs (sometimes with us onboard) and ridden for miles on flat tires. We always just drained out the water, cleaned out the sand & mud, bent the handlebars back to straight, patched the tubes, and then kept on riding them. Those machines were almost indestructible! We could ride for days on just a few dollars, and that included our fuel and snack breaks at local filling stations. Ahhh... good times! 😉👍 --QM
I grew up owning and riding a 1974 CT70, a 1977 ATC90 and a 1974 ATC70. My dad bought me an Odyssey in 1979.
Worst bike I ever own was a Honda ST90. It did not have enough power to pull itself. Any trail 70 would out run it. If you got that POS up to 25 MPH, you were revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night.
I have a 1993 CT 70 at present.
Too bad that Honda, in all in wisdom and cheapskateness, did not put a high and low ranger in this new CT125 like the CT90 and CT110, that what made those great bikes.
Agreed! The dual-range transmission would have been a huge bonus on this bike. The CT125 is already underpowered compared to the Super Cub, and the lower gearing really hurts its on-road performance. The top speed difference is ~10 MPH between the two siblings. If the CT125 had the dual-range transmission, then we could up-gear the sprockets for better road speeds and still have the low range for tractoring around on the trails. 👍 --QM
That , Opmid, replacement speedo/tach others are touting, is awesome!! Brightness, clock, gear indicator, temperature gauge, (Oil or, Cylinder head), quite impressive. Check it out guy.
I have my Opmid gauge sitting in the box just waiting to be installed. I'm swamped with work right now, but I hope to tackle that project later this week. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the unbox and ride review. Just got mine on Sat. 12/5.....been waiting awhile..dealer says it's one of the few to make it to Florida (Mckibben Powersports, Winter Haven). Pretty impressed with this little "glowing red" Trail 125. My other bike is a BMW GSA 1150. This 125 will go places I can't with the big GS! Very impressed so far....thanks again for your vids.
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your new CT125! I have lots of other bikes as well. I've been out on countless rides on my Yamaha XT250 when I encountered riders on big ADV bikes that were completely worn out from picking up their bikes in the woods. These smaller bikes have disadvantages for long highway trips, but they excel in off-road prowess... half of the size and weight allows you go lots of places that the big bikes can't (or shouldn't). The lower weight also reduces breakage for both man and machine. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Awesome feeling paying cash! Congrats.
5k for a single-cylinder engine, made in Malaysia. 5k straight can buy you that? I don't know what you find satisfying about this, unless you are the one cashing in.
@@vahehatch2800 Re-read my comment - he paid cash, not financed.
Dig the Honda 350 twin, my first road legal bike was a 1972 Honda cb350-four, a 4 cylinder that small sings a sweet sweet song lol
My first street-legal bike was a brand new 1984 Honda XL125S that I purchased (in cash) when I was 14 years old. I've been a loyal Honda owner since that purchase. My first Honda inline-4 was a 1992 Nighthawk 750... not the same sweet sound as that small-bore 350, but still a great sounding bike. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Me too! Way back in 1975.
That's funny, first real bike i road was a 73 cb350, and my first road bike i owned was a 91 nighthawk 750
I live in Crosby and bought the adv 150. It’s been great for all around lake Houston area. Storage, suspension, speed ~67.
Congrats! I had one of the ADV150's reserved at my local dealer, but I decided to hold off for now. I already have two PCX150's, so I don't need another similar scooter in the stable. I'll bet that the suspension and tires are better on the ADV150 for light off-road use than the PCX's for sure. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Good Health to enjoy your new bike, looks fun
Thanks for the feedback! Good health and happy holidays to you as well! 👍 --QM
That's an amazing video. Good luck on the roads with your new toy.
Thanks for the feedback! 👍 --QM
It's nice to ride small, simple bikes. I still ride the Honda Rebel 250.
When you buy Japanese, I wouldn’t worry about an extended warranty
I followed your Supercub series and was all set to purchase one - the apparent struggles with the tupperware to get access to the bike’s guts however put me off and I started looking at the CT125. A non Honda but Japan specialist bike importer here in the UK is bringing in a shipment of 25 units at the end of March. Not sure how they will cope with the engine emissions issue but the final price on the road is £4500 including the MSVA paperwork. I should have my Matt Fresco Brown delivered some time in June. Not sure what country spec they will be or what language the paperwork will be but fingers crossed
I will be interested to hear more of the front brake conversion and am now researching possible conversions to tubeless rims. Not too many mountains in NW UK so this bike will be for road use - a possible change of front sprocket might therefore be on the cards
All the best
Tony Lough
Thanks for the feedback! Good luck on your upcoming CT125. It's definitely a pain in the a$$ to remove the plastics on the new C125 Super Cub compared to the original ones. Those issues aside, the C125 Cub is a fantastic little bike. I have ~5000 miles on mine and I haven't had any trouble with it (forgiving a few little glitches that might have been my fault). I haven't ridden my CT125 much lately because I've been swamped with work. However, I'm planning to take the CT125 on a 200-300 mile road trip and motocamping adventure next weekend. I'll post a few updates for anyone who is interested in following along. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thoroughly enjoyed your first road video. 80 miles was a good test for your maiden ride. Having researched some more I'm sad to report that you were right in that the Hunter Cub is not coming to the UK in the foreseeable future.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm sorry to hear that you won't see the CT125 there in the UK (at least for now). Maybe Honda will update the motor for the 2022 release with the upgraded mill that is in the 2021 MSX-125 (Grom)... apparently, that meets the EURO-5 emissions requirements. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard the CT125 already meets the EURO5 requirements in Japan afaik
Not sure where you live but everybody has a pick up truck!! Thanks for the tour !! Living in Miami I never go North.
Thanks for the feedback! I live in the Houston, TX area... everyone around here drives pickup trucks or giant SUV's. It's not bike-friendly territory, but that won't stop me from riding. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Instead of trying to bend your foot down on the peg to get your toe under the shifter a lot of times when I wear different boots on my dirtbike I just pick my foot up off the peg completely point my foot down and then raise my knee up enough to where I can poke my toe down into the shifter and bang it up it all happens quickly and smoothly enough but the key is getting your foot off the peg and just jamming your toe under the shift lever with a quick upward yank I know that probably sounds confusing as hell when you read it but try it because sometimes adjusting the shift lever out of the stock position causes other issues.
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I really wish my cub came with a regular key and a kickstart that would’ve been awesome. I’m not a big fan of those keyless start ignition things but for the cub I don’t think I have much of a choice in the states.
Awesome little bike! I picked up a 2020 CRF250L this summer
Sweet... congrats! I almost pulled the trigger on a 2019 CRF250L Rally last year, but I waited too long and someone else snagged it. I'm vertically-challenged at 5'7" with a 30" inseam, so those bikes are a bit of a pain for me to ride around town and commute... which burns most of my miles these days. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Congratulations u r a passionate gentlemen all d best
Thanks for the feedback! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Welcome to the world of reliability.
Yep, I love Hondas! I currently have 6 Thai-built Hondas in my stable right now, and all of them have been as reliable as hammers... no mechanical issues whatsoever! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for showing the full price, makes me feel a littler better about the out the door price on the supercub ! Didn't realize it had a Kickstarter on it, I can confirm you can "bump-start" the supercub if the battery is too dead to turn over the motor with the starter, 4th year and a few good hand spins fires right to life, even in 32* F weather.
Great info on the bump starting the Super Cub! I figured that it was possible because I've accidentally hit the kill switch while rolling down the freeway a few times. Just click it back to run and the engine fires right back to life as if nothing happened. I haven't tried it with a dead (or disconnected) battery, so that's awesome! I've had many fuel-injected street bikes that just wouldn't fire because the fuel pump wasn't giving enough pressure to fire the injectors from a low-speed bump start. Cheers! 👍 --QM
If wind is an issue on a motorcycle, the best remedy is to buy an automobile. If you ever work your way up to a Sportster, I have a brand new removable wind screen in my garage I'll sell you.
😂 Battling the wind is just part of motorcycling! I have several other bikes of all sizes and genres, ranging from 50cc scooters to 1100cc super-sports.
Thanks for the offer on the windscreen! I had two H-D Sportsters back in the early 2000s... they were good bikes. I put over 40K miles on each of them before I traded for different flavors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Apex brake lines can make any size length color you want in braided line. They are in new york, next day shipping.
Thanks for the info! I already have a new set of OEM rubber lines for the Super Cub C125, and I"m waiting for the online parts catalogs to be updated with the CT125 so I can order a set of those as well. When I have both sets of OEM lines, I will send them out to a custom brake line fabricator to duplicate the OEM units (e.g. same lengths or slightly longer, identical fittings, bends, offsets, etc). I've ordered Galfer and Spiegler lines in the past that didn't match the originals closely enough and they caused fitment problems. I will definitely look up Apex in NY when I'm ready to do the upgrades! Cheers! 👍 --QM