Yamaha XSR 125 First Ride Review 😎 // UK Launch with Ruby Rides, Tomboy a bit and Motobob! 🏁

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  • Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
  • Well hello there you sexy bunch.
    I was fortunate enough to spend a day on some some lil Yammy XSR 125s with some of my pals - Ruby, Deimonte and Bob!
    we have such a fun day, the weather was 30 degrees and we had a great time getting out everything the XSR had to offer power wise on the back lanes 🤣
    What do you guys think of the XSR?
    Thanks for watching!
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Комментарии • 232

  • @andrewgibbs5135
    @andrewgibbs5135 3 года назад +44

    Wow, that looked so much fun !
    The older I get, the more appealing 125’s are. Pure motorcycling……..
    Great video 👍

  • @hankmccoy272
    @hankmccoy272 3 года назад +17

    “I’ve got music on, I can’t hear sh!t”, Ruby cracks me up she’s awesome!

  • @michaelscott9773
    @michaelscott9773 3 года назад +43

    Do we really need to be a leaner to have one of these 125's -- No -- Just enjoy any bike that suits you no matter what Size.

    • @keithdainton6043
      @keithdainton6043 Год назад +2

      In 50 years riding I had plenty of 125s had more fun on them than the bigger bikes.

    • @diveguy4291
      @diveguy4291 Год назад +3

      I've never wanted more than a 125cc, in Europe most people ride scooters and 125cc is seen as big, personally I feel a decent 125cc is adequate for uk roads and far more practical in terms of fuel consumption price, maintenance etc. Once you get into big bikes you are just getting closer to wanting a car in my opinion. I'm not saying big bikes don't have their benefits but I just don't see the point.

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog 3 года назад +17

    Smaller cc light bikes are a whole different kind of fun to ride.

  • @cambrabrownr
    @cambrabrownr 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for the video. I am an older late learning rider and have booked this bike/moped???.
    So many people in the comments have it so wrong¡ I only have a car driving licence and can't and don't want to ride higher cc bikes (for now). Likewise, people with an A1 licence can't ride higher cc bikes and max power of 125's has to be 15 hp for them.
    That also explains the price (somewhat) because it is not a question of engineering or build cost but of the market they are aimed to.
    I am going to buy this bike because I like the brand, I like the looks, I like the technology and I can afford it.

  • @feel.the.need.
    @feel.the.need. 3 года назад +11

    Probably the most influential bike of the decade.
    Yamaha are on to a real winner here, it's going to appeal to both new rider's & older rider's with a distinct look of the old RD's of the 80's.
    Components and performance for an A1 bike are spot on.
    Although I've read reports that the brakes need a bit of a handful to stop in a hurry, which might put off a few who like myself just use a couple of fingers.
    Hopefully Yamaha can address this soon though 👍

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 3 года назад +16

    A fantastic looking bike, if I was learning to ride, I would definitely get one of these. Love the honk honk as you lea e on the start of the ride

  • @C64SX
    @C64SX Год назад +3

    I got myself one of these earlier this year, as a commuter bike. It's a nice little machine, good looking if you're into the retro style (as I am).
    Previously I had a Husqvarna Svartpilen 125, and that one felt more premium. Better brakes and suspension, nice backlit controls, but a little bit heavier unfortunately which matters when you only have 15hp to play with. Engine feels a little bit better on the XSR though. But overall I do prefer the Husqvarna over the XSR, it just feels better to ride.
    A funny detail is the LCD panel. Everybody complains about the one on the Husqvarna (and yes it feels a bit cheap) but not many complain about the one on the XSR. The main difference is that the XSR LCD colour is inverted, mostly black with light numbers and text while the one on the Qvarna is classic Casio watch style with light background and black numbers and text. Otherwise pretty similar. Interesting how such a small design choice makes such a huge difference in how people perceive them.
    I traded the Svartpilen 125 for a Svartpilen 701, but still wanted a cheap commuter bike so that's why I bought the XSR. Wanted to try something different.
    Thanks for a nice review :)

  • @Ruroc
    @Ruroc 3 года назад +9

    Love this! The styling of the XSR is awesome 😎

  • @johncourt9580
    @johncourt9580 3 года назад +4

    Hi Kate, a great review, and I really enjoyed the ride, and what a beautiful day! The bikes look really classy for 125's, and great starter bikes. Lovely to to see you girls together, and enjoying each others company, and some very interesting chat on your experiences.🌹💗🌹

  • @deanharris9331
    @deanharris9331 3 года назад +8

    For a small package they look a bit of a handful and rather expensive..........the bike's are not to bad either .😀
    I honestly thought that you would have picked the black bike though. Lol 😆
    Awesome review as always Kate . Looking forward to your next bike video, great job......thanks for sharing. 👍😊

  • @Fernando90054
    @Fernando90054 3 года назад +3

    The bike looks bigger than what it really is. And by your impressions seems it feels like You’re riding a machine with a Higher engine power. Nice. Yamaha is a truly big motorcycle brand with a permanent seat at the table in the motorbike’s Market.

  • @jayc1116
    @jayc1116 3 года назад +1

    I agree,it does look bigger than a 125,Stylish and not all angular,good instrumentation.BTW those sausage and bacon rolls looked really nice, drop of brown sauce and a nice cup of tea ,lovely job.! Enjoyed watching you girls enjoying yourselves.

  • @1976themattyb
    @1976themattyb 3 года назад +3

    I've got a Gen 2 Hayabusa, but I absolutely love riding my Mrs' 125, I would definitely have one of these for pottering around the countryside.

  • @pollekepmtb
    @pollekepmtb 3 года назад +2

    Nice one Kate, looks like you galls had a blast and luckily good weather too.👍👍

  • @dsimon9s29
    @dsimon9s29 3 года назад +6

    Thanks for posting. The bikes look nice, but imho, Yamaha should consider making a scrambler version of this bike. I think it would be a hoot and a half on a dirt trail.

  • @andrew675
    @andrew675 3 года назад +7

    Good review. I saw one at my local bike dealers and made a bee line for it, couldn’t believe it was a 125. Would love to see it with the 300 engine in it!

  • @MotorcycleRiderUK
    @MotorcycleRiderUK 3 года назад +1

    😂...."secret ginger" cracked me up. Another great video thank you. Impressed with the 125's. They look pretty good!

  • @andy5786
    @andy5786 2 года назад +1

    Yamaha xsr125 classic really cool bike for a first bike great review thanks Kate 👍💙😄

  • @ChrisMcEvoy72
    @ChrisMcEvoy72 3 года назад +7

    Great looking bike for a 125, love the retro styling and very in-keeping with the other XSRs - but it is a little pricey. Looks a lot of fun tho. Great vid!

  • @firbyd
    @firbyd 3 года назад +2

    That was awesome! You and your girls kicked ass on those bikes! Almost sounded like 2 strokers! Nicely done! :)

  • @Renzu-ZG
    @Renzu-ZG 2 года назад +2

    I got the 155 variant and yep, enjoying it

  • @saab93contdi
    @saab93contdi 2 года назад +2

    Love the yellow …..ps. Your not an amateur! Been years since I’ve ridden a 125cc …..ill lookup this professional Moto Bob! Lol…stay safe Kate.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад

      Haha his videos are top tier! He is defo a professional 😁

  • @OntarioAndrews415
    @OntarioAndrews415 3 года назад +4

    Wow! All the lovely ladies ....plus Bob. :)
    For some reason I like it when you were riding behind Ruby. I can't quite put my finger on why I like it, but oh I do so very much. ;)

  • @headrace4863
    @headrace4863 3 года назад +1

    Kate, fantastic work. Really enjoyed that. What a kick-ass little bike. I’m tempted, I must say…. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @j0rzeh
    @j0rzeh 3 года назад +1

    That looks wicked for a 125 Kate :O blown away by it.

  • @maddog-qt7zk
    @maddog-qt7zk 3 года назад +2

    got to love the girls day out and bob hahaha

  • @betnikstv9177
    @betnikstv9177 3 года назад +2

    we have here in the philippines yamaha xsr 155...nice classic looking bike...my dream bike

  • @davem3008
    @davem3008 3 года назад +2

    Great review... looks like a cracking wee bike 👍

  • @FNobody
    @FNobody 2 года назад +1

    3:35 thanks holly devil I survive this first 3 and a half minutes and now it's looks like the actual review is about to start.
    14:09 - The most pleasurable part of the video. Probably.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад +1

      3.5 minutes shouldn't kill you 🤣

    • @FNobody
      @FNobody 2 года назад +1

      @@UsernameKate it's makes me stronger! :)

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад +1

      @@FNobody 💪💪💪

  • @EpicAdamMotovlogs
    @EpicAdamMotovlogs 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful looking bikes. I recently learnt that a lot of people learn to ride late in life & a bike like this definitely suits older new riders. I can't imagine many 17 year olds riding one because of the cost but I could be wrong.

  • @lorentzinvariant7348
    @lorentzinvariant7348 3 года назад +2

    Nice crew! You guys should do more stuff. Slow bike fast!👍🏻

  • @XV250
    @XV250 3 года назад +2

    Those little XSRs look like a lot of fun to ride on the back roads.

  • @markullyett
    @markullyett 3 года назад +1

    They nailed the styling

  • @soraia180593
    @soraia180593 3 года назад +2

    They look class I'd love to test one out and the fact it shows you what fear it's in is such a great feature that I think most if not all bikes should come with 😄

  • @aidens04
    @aidens04 3 года назад +2

    Even over took a van! Brave on a 125! 😂 Brilliant video.

  • @Lew699
    @Lew699 3 года назад +9

    If i bought this bike i would definitely get a custom tank and seat

  • @frazerlove9076
    @frazerlove9076 3 года назад +1

    Only 30 degrees it was more than that at 7 am here in LA !
    In other worlds its bloody hot says the English man in California
    Stay cool ,Nice review keep up the good work

  • @stanleyknife1967
    @stanleyknife1967 3 года назад +7

    ‘Learner’ riders are so spoilt for choice these days. Great looking bike and excellently reviewed.

    • @daniellacko6620
      @daniellacko6620 3 года назад +1

      R125 / YS 125/ MT 125 / XSR 125 - CB125R - MONKEY - GROM -CB125F / Z125 / NINJA 125 GSXS 125/ GSXR 125 / DUKE 125 /RC 125 and 40 other bike atleast crazy

    • @forsaken7161
      @forsaken7161 2 года назад +1

      Spoilt Not really. 125ccm Bikes are really expensive these days.

  • @kierannicholas6933
    @kierannicholas6933 3 года назад +1

    Looked like a super fun day out.. You should get the 18stone man on the 125 to give it a review too (Yes Im 18 stone).. Defo needs a bigger pipe as I know this would gurgle..
    Keep the reviews and the vids coming, its such a laugh watching your vids.. :-)

  • @justmejohn773
    @justmejohn773 3 года назад +1

    Nice review Kate 🐊. Looks like you girls had fun.

  • @kentower
    @kentower Год назад

    You girls look amazing! Have a nice weekend!

  • @bradleyalexander5821
    @bradleyalexander5821 3 года назад +2

    The fit and finish looked pretty good. I’d say ya get a lot of bang for your buck on this one. 👍🏼

  • @findingneutral
    @findingneutral 3 года назад +1

    Wow. Yamaha raised the 125 bar with this. Excellent.

  • @ianwatkins9260
    @ianwatkins9260 2 года назад +1

    I’ve just come across this video while looking around for reviews of what to get for for my first bike after I do my CBT. These look quality and the riding position looks to suit me more compared to the YZF-R125. Good fun vid, thanks for sharing Kate. Hope you are on the mend and can get out on the bikes again soon.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ian, still no change for me I'm afraid 😕 the XSR 125 is a lovely bike!!

    • @ianwatkins9260
      @ianwatkins9260 2 года назад +1

      @@UsernameKate I'm sorry to hear that Kate :( Hope it clears up soon, can't be any fun. XSR125 or MT125 is my shortlist but got a few months to decide, CBT is Nov, bet it rains 🙂

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад +1

      @@ianwatkins9260 if it rains and you complete it, you're ready to tackle ANYTHING 💪

  • @davetaylor5501
    @davetaylor5501 2 года назад +1

    Great review of what we can only say is a fantastic bike but I'm shocked to see it's over six and half grand specced up with an Akropovic exhaust, sounds nice too!

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  2 года назад

      I remember when you could pick up a brand new gsxr1000 for £8000!

  • @philipfreeman72
    @philipfreeman72 7 месяцев назад +1

    I liked the little cruiser .

  • @kennypool
    @kennypool 3 года назад +7

    Same price as a kawasaki Z400. How do you justify that?

  • @Random_Tangent
    @Random_Tangent 3 года назад +3

    Those bikes look the business, I can see the XSR900 styling cues, but I feel like I'd rather have 250cc's than inverted forks at that price point.... and I wondered where Motobob had disappeared to until he whizzed by near the end.

  • @jeroendenhertog4975
    @jeroendenhertog4975 2 года назад +1

    Lovely roads to ride there! 😍

  • @deanthompson88
    @deanthompson88 3 года назад +1

    £4,400?, fuuuuucking hell, poor kids these days!. I remember paying £3000 for my brand new Aprilia MX 125 back in 2007 and that thing was a fucking beast!, 33hp and got over 100mph out of it, looked amazing too, I used to go off road on it and ride up and down stairs and shit haha, i still miss it all these years later.

  • @difficultytweak1
    @difficultytweak1 3 года назад

    If I’m honest these are great looking bikes, and decently punchy for all the emissions regs now. But, I’m still drooling over the new MT-09. Great vid by the way, keep it up!

  • @BigChill73
    @BigChill73 3 года назад +1

    Those bikes look like a blast to ride!!!

  • @grossi46
    @grossi46 3 года назад +2

    First. That's a good looking bike. Have you got a link to Ruby rides channel? 🏍👌

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  3 года назад

      She's just on insta @_rubyrides_ 👍

  • @garthwaters5756
    @garthwaters5756 3 года назад +2

    Haha lucky your not in Australia then Kate, i dont think you would survive lol but love ya Vids :-)

  • @DatOldeBiker
    @DatOldeBiker 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Kate, this looked so much fun it nearly made up for my poor year of biking (thx covid) :>)

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas 3 года назад +1

    Tempting but not gonna spend 4k on my first bike when want to upgrade in a year or so. Well I have no clue how the second hand market works! (Been looking for a 125cc and seems like buying new is the best idea). Great vid n bikes though!
    P.s Dont complain about the Uk weather or we will get a cold wet winter and I have my CBT soon😉. That said I dont mind the cold. (But wet as a learner not ideal)

    • @hayyoujimmy8560
      @hayyoujimmy8560 2 года назад

      Just going for full big bike licence I've been riding yamaha125 wrx there great first bike

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 3 года назад +2

    Great little bike...nice review too!..You guys (girls!😀) should do a ride out together sometime..Cheers, Steve

  • @trevormartin5459
    @trevormartin5459 3 года назад +1

    Excellent Kate.Loved it.Just need to find £4450 and I'm away.

  • @giannisossai7312
    @giannisossai7312 3 года назад +1

    Brave tutte! Complimenti…grazie

  • @Screamifyoumeanit
    @Screamifyoumeanit 3 года назад +1

    Hi Kate, just found your channel... Recognise you from MCN... They look like fun little bikes.

  • @tinkertime7165
    @tinkertime7165 3 года назад +1

    This looks like a quality built bike. If I was in the market......

  • @grachoderunwiderstehlichen
    @grachoderunwiderstehlichen 3 года назад +1

    🤯 at 1.53min. She was filmed by Backy Evans -amazing sometimes i wish i were a Rockstar only to "lead a group of Superbikemodels" ...Kate is this all connections in RUclips-Socity?
    -great conntend👍

  • @maddog-qt7zk
    @maddog-qt7zk 3 года назад +1

    god I normally don't like this style of bike but god the red looks sexy

  • @friarpesel5646
    @friarpesel5646 3 года назад +1

    Looks like you might have been Username Late but it didn’t look like you missed anything too critical at the event! Thanks for sharing with all of us! 😇🙏

  • @stephenchapman8344
    @stephenchapman8344 3 года назад +1

    Great looking bike ! 👍

  • @rocfella
    @rocfella 2 года назад

    best looking 125 atm

  • @TheDays-xm1do
    @TheDays-xm1do 3 года назад +2

    Nice bike and the bikers

  • @ianallen6748
    @ianallen6748 3 года назад +1

    You three girls ride well I would love to ride with all three of you 💕, I will check out tomboy and ruby. I must admit the bikes look good but a lot of 💰

  • @rgthomson100
    @rgthomson100 3 года назад +6

    They all seem to have a decent back end on them, bikes are ok too

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  3 года назад +3

      Even Motobob? 😅 he will be flattered!

    • @garys4756
      @garys4756 2 года назад

      @@UsernameKate 😃😃

  • @andydixon1698
    @andydixon1698 3 года назад +1

    Great video review, are you still track riding too

  • @stevetaylor8698
    @stevetaylor8698 3 года назад +2

    The thing is, for most riders a 125 is a means to an end. You learn your basics, hopefully pass your test and then move upwards and onwards. So why spend £4.5k when you can by a Chinese item for less than £2k?

  • @Soji48
    @Soji48 2 года назад +1

    Wow

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 3 года назад +1

    What a threesome ... you young women gave, probably, the most honest reviews around.
    Especially with the different bikes in your stables.
    Nice chat & interview Kate. Your riding commentary has to be rated top notch.

  • @jontyg9112
    @jontyg9112 3 года назад +1

    Good video Kate but too much money for a 125.
    Think I'd buy a Royal Enfield Meteor and save myself £900 which I'd spend on some decent bike kit.

  • @richardsracingmad
    @richardsracingmad 3 года назад +2

    Overtaking an OpenReach van is nothing to shout about, they took 3 1/2 weeks to get to my place...

  • @WestyorkshirestRS
    @WestyorkshirestRS 3 года назад +1

    #teamyellow at minute for me 💪🏻

  • @habibqayoom1965
    @habibqayoom1965 2 года назад

    I really like your good review Yamaha xsr 125 girls very nice video

  • @racheltaylor6578
    @racheltaylor6578 3 года назад +1

    I’d like to get one of these.My 125 isn’t great.

  • @davelee9527
    @davelee9527 2 года назад +1

    💖✌

  • @matt-zr6zs
    @matt-zr6zs 3 года назад +1

    This cheered me up ,just cm out of having covid (sucks) lovely 125 ,why are 125cc so blummin expensive 😢.

  • @babikerider
    @babikerider Год назад

    Superb !!!! :))

  • @191213HOVO
    @191213HOVO Год назад

    👍👍👍👍

  • @abhijeetughade2581
    @abhijeetughade2581 Год назад

    The Yamaha company has announced that this bike will be available in India this year.

  • @edwingumasingdeguzman7650
    @edwingumasingdeguzman7650 3 года назад +1

    I like your video mabuhay ka from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🥰

  • @jonahhex9620
    @jonahhex9620 Год назад

    Cheers 🍻 from the states

  • @1954Antony
    @1954Antony Год назад

    Motobob had some nice lines round those bends.

  • @fjnavarro22
    @fjnavarro22 2 года назад +1

    you might come or visit in south east asia try to test ride the xsr 155 its even more nimble and powerful than the xsr 125...nice videos gorgeous lady 😉😁

  • @d.cylvear3737
    @d.cylvear3737 3 года назад +1

    125 woow...like u n y'r bike

  • @franciscouchoa762
    @franciscouchoa762 2 года назад +1

    Motocicleta muito show 👍🇧🇷🙌

  • @oliviermeunier1594
    @oliviermeunier1594 3 года назад +1

    Same price in € and half of it outside europe for the 155 version. This is milk and sugar with the tea

  • @mindcave
    @mindcave 3 года назад

    I wish they would have put their 321cc into that frame. Would have bought one in a heartbeat.

  • @janegrieve
    @janegrieve 3 года назад +1

    Nice wee bike

  • @goutham1554
    @goutham1554 3 года назад +1

    We still don't have them in India.. Waiting for it..

  • @weemt07biker74
    @weemt07biker74 3 года назад +1

    Nice bikes.

  • @markpragnell2711
    @markpragnell2711 3 года назад +1

    Hi Kate, when will you be showing your adventures from your Scotland adventure. .Cheers Mark

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  3 года назад

      Need time to edit it I'm afraid. It takes sooooo long, there's hours of footage each day and 8 days to go through. Team that with work and filming, it feels like an impossible task at the moment :(

    • @markpragnell2711
      @markpragnell2711 3 года назад +1

      @@UsernameKate appreciate you replying, keep up the great work and I will be patient 👍

    • @markpragnell2711
      @markpragnell2711 3 года назад

      Hi Kate
      I think you should know that your video on the R18 was the final straw that made me decide to buy one. And the more I ride it the more I appreciate the quality.
      His name is Milo😂 awesome review and truly respect the effort that goes into what you are doing . Thank you for funny educational reviews. I must say you episode with the electric bike shopping in Lidl just made my week.

  • @99ninne
    @99ninne 3 года назад +1

    Hi hihi,, good riders, with 125,,enjoy

  • @Rick-ve5lx
    @Rick-ve5lx 2 года назад +1

    These bikes look really good, but I’m hoping they’ll put the MT03 through the XSR treatment.

  • @chris53small
    @chris53small Год назад

    I like your reviews Kate but a clip on mike would have worked better because one minuet i turned all the volumes to full on my computer and next im getting super loud Kate in my ears
    other than that i like the presentation and the Bike

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Год назад

      Oh set up has come on alonggg way since this was flmed, dont worry :)

  • @airwavetiti
    @airwavetiti 2 года назад

    Merci les filles . je veux une XSR125 maintenant 😍😍.a bientot 😉.