Lovely looking bike and I'm torn between it and the benelli tnt 125. I've the tnt on order but it looks like the dealer is having trouble getting one . So I might go for this. Great vid btw I've just subscribed
I would up grade the chain and sprocket to a a bigger one de-cat the exhaust then chip the bike and put it on a dyno to see how much more power I can get from the bike I would even look to see if you could add a turbo or nos to the bike for more speed and hide the nos under the Ferring
Great Vlog Chris, what a great looking well thought out bike and sounds good too. What is the top speed on this as it sounds like it was not reving out at all in the lower gears.
I bought exact the same 1 week ago now i have 1000km and first oil change, no problems for now but vibrations give very bad sound on some plastic parts. I hope they will fix it now. for every 200km i feel BIG change on acceleration and speed i make max on flat without wind 115km/h stock with my 100km weight. If u wanna buy it JUST DO IT its amazing 125cc bike and u almost dont feel its chinese :) sorry for my bad english ;d
Thank you for you review 115 kmph is good im sure the vibration can be sorted this one i tested didnt vibrate but i didnt do that many miles dint worry about your english im english and mine is no better
Nice run round on a wet day around the back of New Bradwell Wolverton and Greenleys , 😊 old stamping ground it's changed some in 40 years , nice looking bike puts me in mind of my ole RD350LC back in the day , Those Chinese bikes have certainly come on leaps and bounds , might treat myself to a Sunday bimble toy for that money very nice.
Is this the best /most powerful engine int he 125 range from china? I wanted 14.5+bhp but they struggle to obtain it. Can aything be done to release more power? change the baffes? air filters? inlets?
Zontes are bringing out one this month it is a 18kw bike restricted to 14.4 hp this should be the bees nees www.zontes.co.uk/new/bike/5619/zontes/954608/zt125-u.aspx
im about to buy this bike with 2400miles on it, for just shy of 2k. looks very good condition. would you say this is a good price for the miles. any info appreciated thanks
If you buy one now new they are about £3400 all in so yes the price is fair but if you havent all ready try nocking the seller down a tad the worst they could say is no
If you using for camping and you can get one i would suggest the um adventure but the adventure and the scrambeler have been discontinued so probably go for the keeway rkf
this bike is made in the benelli factory and probably a bit cheaper retail price but it is more what you like you have to live with it but they should be made with the same parts
@@Ridingreviews thanks very much for your quick response I'll most definitely get one of these now do you k ow if there's an after market for these at all?
Have you ever done a review of the zontes 250 or 310(r) I ask as there's nothing out there in English or it just has someone riding it with music over the top which isn't helpful in the slightest, or in failing that do you know what the spares and back up is like for zontes motorcycles? I really want one but my first experience with Chinese bikes wasn't the best the dealer was unresponsive as where the brand themselves so it was like flog the bike and let the buyer get on with it, I don't fancy getting stung a second time (having said that I must admit I think all these Jap bikes look and sound the same and are a little boring you see one you've pretty much seen them all).
@@Ridingreviews righto, on the side of batteries, could it be replaced with say a yuasa for example? The spares I'd be looking for are like brake pads and cables being it'll be mainly used for commuting they'll get a good hammering, I suppose I could order them early so it won't pose too much of a problem. I'll check out the t310 review thank you, I've heard many many scare stories of lexmoto, they're great looking bikes but I don't fancy risking it, as it would be my only bike, if I had a bike already i would definitely have a lexmoto 250 as a toy but don't think I'd rely on one.
@@benl7070 if you use them they are fine it has a small lithium ion battery in it so if you put a leadacid of the same size it would be worse there is a charging point under the seat you just plug a charger in
@@Ridingreviews oh I didn't know that about the battery, that's quite useful being able to just plug it in if it pegs out, on the other note, granted like you say about treating a bike nice it'll treat you nice but its the overall build quality seems to be a lower par than other bikes for example zontes, like i say I'd def consider one as a toy but itd be kept ever so clean and only really come out in summer. I'll give them one thing, they've nailed the leaner bike scene, if you've just got your cbt you can pick them up new for dirt cheap prices and they look the business.
There wasnt much copatition for the lower cc market now they are heading for the bigger cc lexmoto do a 380 250 cc cfmoto do a 650 250 zontes have the 310 aparantly acording to motorcycle news is better than the bmw 310
Heyo - Firstly really appreciate your videos. Really not a lot of comprehensive bike reviewers around. I moved to the UK from India last year and have decided to purchase a motorbike this December. Although I've owned multiple back in India I've had to start from the very beginning at 125cc with a provisional here because the licenses don't translate (rightly so). Anyway - I'm currently split between the KeeWay SuperLight and the RKF. I don't believe "test rides" area thing ((do tell if they are)) but what do you recon would be ideal between the two for mostly City riding and maybe a trip out into the country once a month. I love cruisers and naked bikes but i really wanna try them before buying them. I've never ridden a motorcycle with a 125cc - The bikes I owned were from 450cc - 1000cc because license restrictions don't limit engine capacity in India.
There is no test ridr no one would offer any on these bikes the superlight is an older style bike and the rkf is very modern thy are a simuler price and the engine capacity is simuler but the rkf has a better engine and has 6 gears but at the end of the day you have to ride it so its what you like more than anything
@@Ridingreviews Thanks a tonne - Appreciate your Input and response - Currently I've also added WK Legand 125 (Looks pretty sweet - Just watched your video on it and was really happy with how it looked) And Lexmoto HAWK to the lineup of consideration. The insurance costs and the prices are pretty standard across the board. So I'm looking if i can get a used one and then new ones. Comparing insurance and delivery. Also yeah - Test rides are a thing for EVERYTHING in india. Things are very different there as as long as you have a license you can ride any bike irrespective of insurance. :P
Definitely rkf is way better than bn125. Rkf is benelli's S model engine which is more powerful and got more cool features. I rode the bn125 for 23k kilometres then sold it and brought the rkf for 2x the money. Rkf is a better bike.
@@Ridingreviews thanks Chris for confirming this. I’ve been doing a lot research on my first bike choice lately. I’ve slimed it down to the Lexmoto LXR 125 and this Keeway RKF 125. I think I’m going to go for the RKF just because it’s got the 6th gear which I think is important for high speed riding on dual carriageways.
Love the video,just wanted to ask about your feeling for a long ride , you did mention its designed for short journeys, my question is how many miles would you consider a long ride, and is it that you think it might overheat, at say roundtrip 200 miles in a day.I ask because i am serious about getting this very bike, cheers Pete from Newark, thank again,.I am 72 by the way with limited bike knowledge.
Thanks for watching is not that they will over heat i say that because it isnt going to be very comfitable and because you dont want to be riding them for long periods at full power its not heathy for the engine but on thery you should be able to go as far as you like
How does this compare in terms of top speed on a flat and it's ability to hold 65 on a flat when compared to say a KTM Duke 125. I'm aware it's doesn't have the full 15bhp and don't know if I should avoid this bike, my commute to work is on a fast a road hence the question
it has the 6 gears so the creaser speed should be 60 to 65 but it isn't a ktm and it hasn't got the power of ktm or the price tag but if you want something to wipe the floor with the ktm have a look at this one it is restricted to 15bhp www.zontes.co.uk/new/bike/5619/zontes/954608/zt125-u.aspx
@@Ridingreviews thanks for the reply. That zonte looks awesome, haven't seen one around I think I'll get one especially as it has abs and more power. Out of interest, what would someone need to do to remove the power restriction on it ?
It would the issue with that for me is every bike i ride is brand new 0 miles on them and you need to run them in to get the proper 0 to 60 time you need to frash and for a new bike that isnt good
Riding reviews Thx for taking your time. Nice review by the way )). I think I will buy the bike anyway. Hope, this motor is a positive invention. There are a few long term reviews but all in polish or spanish. Have you heard some experinces from owners that you could share?
Riding reviews, great vid mate thanks. Did the engine liven up at the top or was it smooth? Not that it matters on a 125 but a keen revver is always a plus!
Probably one of the best looking 125s on the market plus 6 gears. I quite like this style of video.
I defanatly think so
@@Ridingreviews Hallo how I can buy a new yamasaki engine 125 for yamasaki ym50 i mean which Internet seit which one passt perfect 🥰
I love this bike. I have one, bought it 2 years ago and it has 13000km and i never had an issue
They are my favourite at the minute
Is it reliable
Got one 2 weeks ago brand new.. brilliant bike😍😍😍😍
I'm glad you are having a good experience with your bike this will help other riders thank for sharing
Great concise review! Subscribed! 👍🏻💯
Thanks for watching
Lovely looking bike and I'm torn between it and the benelli tnt 125. I've the tnt on order but it looks like the dealer is having trouble getting one . So I might go for this. Great vid btw I've just subscribed
these are available in September unless you want a red one and if it helps both bikes are made in the same place
Is it the same size as a Benili TNT
I would up grade the chain and sprocket to a a bigger one de-cat the exhaust then chip the bike and put it on a dyno to see how much more power I can get from the bike I would even look to see if you could add a turbo or nos to the bike for more speed and hide the nos under the Ferring
you could do all that to it but i dont think it will last long with nos
Great Vlog Chris, what a great looking well thought out bike and sounds good too.
What is the top speed on this as it sounds like it was not reving out at all in the lower gears.
There is a video on youtube and it hits the rev limiter at 130kmph so one of the fastest 125cc on the market
@@Ridingreviews Thanks, I thought by the sound of it that it was a fast 125, as they say if you listen to an engine it speakes to you : )
@@baldvale5418 sometimes they sing sometimes they mone
Got mine up to 73mph
I bought exact the same 1 week ago now i have 1000km and first oil change, no problems for now but vibrations give very bad sound on some plastic parts. I hope they will fix it now. for every 200km i feel BIG change on acceleration and speed i make max on flat without wind 115km/h stock with my 100km weight. If u wanna buy it JUST DO IT its amazing 125cc bike and u almost dont feel its chinese :) sorry for my bad english ;d
Thank you for you review 115 kmph is good im sure the vibration can be sorted this one i tested didnt vibrate but i didnt do that many miles dint worry about your english im english and mine is no better
Nice little bike. Looks like Milton Keynes where you’re riding. Wolverton shop by any chance?
yes our shop is behind Asda in Wolverton
Nice run round on a wet day around the back of New Bradwell Wolverton and Greenleys , 😊 old stamping ground it's changed some in 40 years , nice looking bike puts me in mind of my ole RD350LC back in the day , Those Chinese bikes have certainly come on leaps and bounds , might treat myself to a Sunday bimble toy for that money very nice.
Lol they defanatly have got better thanks for watching
Is this the best /most powerful engine int he 125 range from china? I wanted 14.5+bhp but they struggle to obtain it. Can aything be done to release more power? change the baffes? air filters? inlets?
Zontes are bringing out one this month it is a 18kw bike restricted to 14.4 hp this should be the bees nees www.zontes.co.uk/new/bike/5619/zontes/954608/zt125-u.aspx
That’s proper lovely motorbike 😍
The demon is good this is better
I think WK DEMON will win the race with this one
@@KG-oc5cl i have rode both not a chance
Just picked mine up yesterday great bike was out for 5 hours yesterday only came home because i was starving and it was getting pretty late
So 5 hours at 30mph is 150 miles lol
@@Ridingreviews lol was just going around town to get use to the bike as ive been riding a scooter past few years
@@chrisgemmell2742 what do you thinl to it
@@Ridingreviews great bike mate
@@Ridingreviews great bike cant fault it although only had it a day lol
im about to buy this bike with 2400miles on it, for just shy of 2k. looks very good condition. would you say this is a good price for the miles. any info appreciated thanks
If you buy one now new they are about £3400 all in so yes the price is fair but if you havent all ready try nocking the seller down a tad the worst they could say is no
good looking machine. how far chinese bikes have come.
yes defiantly
Chris mate, this or um scrambler classic? mainly for touring and camping trips.. Thanks in advance.
If you using for camping and you can get one i would suggest the um adventure but the adventure and the scrambeler have been discontinued so probably go for the keeway rkf
@@Ridingreviews thanks mate 👍
@@Ziadalabbady no problem
I personally prefer the looks of the LXR but in saying that the RKF is still a very good looking machine!
the lxr is a very large and weighty bike this is about 30kg less on the weight and has a bit more HP and an extra gear
Riding reviews I’m actually deciding whether to buy the LXR or the RKR, really like them both just can’t decide!!
I'm stuck between getting g the superlight and this bike do u have any advice
The superlight is most populer i woulds say the rkf is a better bike
@@Ridingreviews mint thank you need know fast I've just sold my 50cc I'm 17 in 3 days
@@alexjames8240 kool im glad i could help
Can u tell how to tighten the mirror please my left side one loose but i dont see a way of how to tighten
The nut on the arm of the mirrors is a 14 mm put the mirror to wear you want it and tighten it up
@@Ridingreviews cheers
I’m looking at getting my first bike and I’m stuck between this one and the benelli
this bike is made in the benelli factory and probably a bit cheaper retail price but it is more what you like you have to live with it but they should be made with the same parts
Fantastic looking bike...
it is a really nice bike to ride and it looks the part
is there any difference between the 2020 model and the previous one, besides the stickers?
The green is 2020 but the actual bike is the same
@@Ridingreviews thanks!
Apologies for this but what is the top end of this bike and what was your weight at the time of trying as I'm around 100 kg and 5.10 at best
I am 5.9 and way 92kg at the time 88kg now i rode a rkr and a rkf new last week rkr 70 rkf got 73mph
@@Ridingreviews thanks very much for your quick response I'll most definitely get one of these now do you k ow if there's an after market for these at all?
Have you ever done a review of the zontes 250 or 310(r) I ask as there's nothing out there in English or it just has someone riding it with music over the top which isn't helpful in the slightest, or in failing that do you know what the spares and back up is like for zontes motorcycles? I really want one but my first experience with Chinese bikes wasn't the best the dealer was unresponsive as where the brand themselves so it was like flog the bike and let the buyer get on with it, I don't fancy getting stung a second time (having said that I must admit I think all these Jap bikes look and sound the same and are a little boring you see one you've pretty much seen them all).
@@Ridingreviews righto, on the side of batteries, could it be replaced with say a yuasa for example? The spares I'd be looking for are like brake pads and cables being it'll be mainly used for commuting they'll get a good hammering, I suppose I could order them early so it won't pose too much of a problem. I'll check out the t310 review thank you, I've heard many many scare stories of lexmoto, they're great looking bikes but I don't fancy risking it, as it would be my only bike, if I had a bike already i would definitely have a lexmoto 250 as a toy but don't think I'd rely on one.
@@benl7070 if you use them they are fine it has a small lithium ion battery in it so if you put a leadacid of the same size it would be worse there is a charging point under the seat you just plug a charger in
@@benl7070 smae with ny bike you look aftet it it will look after you if you store them outside they will rust but so will any bike
@@Ridingreviews oh I didn't know that about the battery, that's quite useful being able to just plug it in if it pegs out, on the other note, granted like you say about treating a bike nice it'll treat you nice but its the overall build quality seems to be a lower par than other bikes for example zontes, like i say I'd def consider one as a toy but itd be kept ever so clean and only really come out in summer. I'll give them one thing, they've nailed the leaner bike scene, if you've just got your cbt you can pick them up new for dirt cheap prices and they look the business.
There wasnt much copatition for the lower cc market now they are heading for the bigger cc lexmoto do a 380 250 cc cfmoto do a 650 250 zontes have the 310 aparantly acording to motorcycle news is better than the bmw 310
Is the gear lever's hight adjustable?
Yes to a sertain amount
I have just bort my first bike it is the keyway 125 2022 model thay say its got 5 gears but when I came on hire u say its got 6
yes i did tell them that but they didn't change it all of the keeway rk range have 6 gears
Heyo - Firstly really appreciate your videos. Really not a lot of comprehensive bike reviewers around. I moved to the UK from India last year and have decided to purchase a motorbike this December. Although I've owned multiple back in India I've had to start from the very beginning at 125cc with a provisional here because the licenses don't translate (rightly so). Anyway - I'm currently split between the KeeWay SuperLight and the RKF. I don't believe "test rides" area thing ((do tell if they are)) but what do you recon would be ideal between the two for mostly City riding and maybe a trip out into the country once a month. I love cruisers and naked bikes but i really wanna try them before buying them. I've never ridden a motorcycle with a 125cc - The bikes I owned were from 450cc - 1000cc because license restrictions don't limit engine capacity in India.
There is no test ridr no one would offer any on these bikes the superlight is an older style bike and the rkf is very modern thy are a simuler price and the engine capacity is simuler but the rkf has a better engine and has 6 gears but at the end of the day you have to ride it so its what you like more than anything
@@Ridingreviews Thanks a tonne - Appreciate your Input and response - Currently I've also added WK Legand 125 (Looks pretty sweet - Just watched your video on it and was really happy with how it looked) And Lexmoto HAWK to the lineup of consideration. The insurance costs and the prices are pretty standard across the board. So I'm looking if i can get a used one and then new ones. Comparing insurance and delivery. Also yeah - Test rides are a thing for EVERYTHING in india. Things are very different there as as long as you have a license you can ride any bike irrespective of insurance. :P
@@shyamprakashm3935 lol yes lot of rules over here
Do you prefer Bn125 or the rkf?
they are very simulate even have the same engine it looks like
Definitely rkf is way better than bn125. Rkf is benelli's S model engine which is more powerful and got more cool features. I rode the bn125 for 23k kilometres then sold it and brought the rkf for 2x the money. Rkf is a better bike.
Thanks for shareing your opinion 👍
Only thing I dont like and wish I could change is the position of the footrests, for me there to high and to far back
I agree i lile a full commuter bike
I might look into making new footrest hangers
@@ianrycroft1523 if you have the capability you could do
Yes I use to always make my own on my classic racing bike
@@ianrycroft1523 kool
even the way they put rkf on the panel looks like duke at first glance
Lol i think that is probobly the pount lol
Great bike only problem i have is my mirrors keep coming loose no matter how much i tighten them
Tighten the bottom haf first then the top bolt that should stop it
@@Ridingreviews yeah i done that how do u find it mine is quite vibraty at the front
@@chrisgemmell2742 i didnt notice vibration on the front
@@Ridingreviews nothing actually vibrates it just sounds very vibraty
@@chrisgemmell2742 maybe it is the break pads vibrating a bit
I regret to have bought LEXMOTO LXR 125 then Keyway RKF125. This bike are way better option for the price.
What cheap A2 bike would you recommend ?
The best i have rode under the a2 is the cfmoto 250 that is a greate bike and alot of fun i think it comes as a 300 now
Does it really have the sixth gear ? The official website says only 5 gears
I know i told there rep it is rong it has 6 gears
@@Ridingreviews thanks Chris for confirming this. I’ve been doing a lot research on my first bike choice lately. I’ve slimed it down to the Lexmoto LXR 125 and this Keeway RKF 125. I think I’m going to go for the RKF just because it’s got the 6th gear which I think is important for high speed riding on dual carriageways.
@@theyangrider5905 it is a nice bike
Love the video,just wanted to ask about your feeling for a long ride , you did mention its designed for short journeys, my question is how many miles would you consider a long ride, and is it that you think it might overheat, at say roundtrip 200 miles in a day.I ask because i am serious about getting this very bike, cheers Pete from Newark, thank again,.I am 72 by the way with limited bike knowledge.
Thanks for watching is not that they will over heat i say that because it isnt going to be very comfitable and because you dont want to be riding them for long periods at full power its not heathy for the engine but on thery you should be able to go as far as you like
Can you review the beneli one.
Im sorry i dont have access to that bike at this time
Just a quick question. I live in Belgium, is it possible to get it shipped to my adress or something else? Can't find a dealer here.
Have a look for a moto gb dealer but because of the eu rules we cart ship them to you from the uk
@@Ridingreviews I will thnx for the respons. Keep it up.
@@GEIT-Sammy no problem
What is the fuel supply of this bike ??
95 obtain unleaded
@@Ridingreviews No i mean like carburettor or fuel injection?
@@mistergaming9528 fuel injection
How does this compare in terms of top speed on a flat and it's ability to hold 65 on a flat when compared to say a KTM Duke 125. I'm aware it's doesn't have the full 15bhp and don't know if I should avoid this bike, my commute to work is on a fast a road hence the question
it has the 6 gears so the creaser speed should be 60 to 65 but it isn't a ktm and it hasn't got the power of ktm or the price tag but if you want something to wipe the floor with the ktm have a look at this one it is restricted to 15bhp www.zontes.co.uk/new/bike/5619/zontes/954608/zt125-u.aspx
@@Ridingreviews thanks for the reply. That zonte looks awesome, haven't seen one around I think I'll get one especially as it has abs and more power. Out of interest, what would someone need to do to remove the power restriction on it ?
@@big_gooch1601 i dont know about the restriction and they are brand new model comming this month
@@Ridingreviews thank you🙂 I've done a little bit of research and understand what they have done with the engine. No word of a lie I am ordering one❤️
@@big_gooch1601 lol we are getting some in as soon as they are in the country they are allready ordered
Would be great if you include a 0-40 or/and 0-60 mph time 👍🏻
It would the issue with that for me is every bike i ride is brand new 0 miles on them and you need to run them in to get the proper 0 to 60 time you need to frash and for a new bike that isnt good
@@Ridingreviews fair play. I didn’t know that! Keep up the great work bud !
@@shepon23 i will domate
Does this bike have an USB-Port for a Smartphone?
I dont think it does i know the rkr doesnt
Riding reviews Thx for taking your time. Nice review by the way )). I think I will buy the bike anyway. Hope, this motor is a positive invention. There are a few long term reviews but all in polish or spanish. Have you heard some experinces from owners that you could share?
D R you can get USB ports that hook up into the battery area
My uncle told me he has the bike
Is it worthit?
I'm scared because I don't want to have problems in the first kilometers
We only had one problem with these and that was the customers fault it is defiantly one of the best chinese bikes out there
@@Ridingreviews do you prefer this one or the sym nh x 125
@@dimisgkats4701 i would say the keeway is better and the zt125u is better again
@@Ridingreviews I think I will be the keeway because I can't afford the zontes
@@dimisgkats4701 fair enough they are both good bikes
Please. How to reset engine light
I will find out i dont know of the top of my head
turn the key on and off 5 times then start your bike or if not it needs to be plug it in to a obd2 reader and be reset
LC and 6 speed box, under £2.5k - chinese moving things on again... 👍
and it does 80mph to
Riding reviews, great vid mate thanks. Did the engine liven up at the top or was it smooth? Not that it matters on a 125 but a keen revver is always a plus!
This bikes only competition is the mto3 and the ktm125 duke
yes the thing it has going for it is the price it is a lot cheaper
Don't know why but cost me £3800
+ £475 insurance & £237 rare box setting extra cost
And well all I can say is keep smiling 😁
The price of this bike went up alot your insurance is about right the rack is a bit expensive
@@Ridingreviews so far Bikes rolling Good. 👍🏼
Its 700 a year insurance for me for some reason 🤯
Who is that with
@@Ridingreviews Third party only on compare the market, fully comp I daren't even look at !
@@twowheelguy4235 dont use compair the market try bikesur or lexham insurance but actually ring them you should get a better deal
@@Ridingreviews thanks!!!
Straight ktm copy wtfff
China doent have copy right they do what the want most of the time
just a shoddy version of a ktm duke. ktm should sue their ass
lol no such thing as copy right in china