I am from India and an R15 (version 2) rider. Its got about 17bhp and the bike is so much fun. The fit and build quality are great too. I love it. Looks awesome, goes fast enough for the city and easy handling. Cheers!
LOVE it! When all the other MotoVloggers are doing bigger, newer and more powerful bikes, this is refreshing! I just did a little review of my dads '91 Zephyr! Who needs cutting edge!?!
I bet that bike is a blast in the city! When I had my cbr250r it was soooo much fun downtown, kinda miss that gas mileage now that I think about it... lol
First time i saw this vid was about a year ago, i was just about to buy a motorcycle, later on i bought my beautiful R125 and in about 2 weeks im getting my A1 license.. Im so thrilled to be out on the road
great video, nice to hear someone say something nice about the little yzf r125, i have ridden one for nearly 2 years and people on bigger bikes find it hard to take you seriously as a biker when you are on a 125, even if they are only on 250's themselves. BEST 125 on the market hands down!
I have been looking in to this bike for ages and you have basically sold me it having just completed my A1 in Scotland this is now the bike for me, Thanks
Fantastic choice of bike. I absolutely loved mine! Better handling than both the Aprilia and the Honda though a bit slower due to more weight, drag and fatter tires.
ooooh am saving and almost there cant wait to pick up the same blue color as yours love them cant sleep thinking where i can get more money faster to get this baby
This video makes me miss Melbourne so much. I was studying there for just 1 year, but those roads you were roaming, I walked them almost everyday cause I was studying in RMIT. Thanks for the video :)
I'm 54, got my bike licence in 1983... and I've got one of these bikes. Thought it was the best looking bike I'd ever seen so bought it just on its looks alone. Originally I wanted a Vespa PX200 to cruise down to the local pie shop on but this little bike get even more attention. Little kids pointing to it as they walk past. Sports bike riders nodding to me as they pass in the opposite direction. Unlike the Honda Grom which has the same size engine, the YZF R125 has twice the power. And also unlike the Honda Grom where the novelty factor wears off within a very short time frame, this bike is a full sized motorcycle that you can take out on the highway, into the country. It's just the perfect motorcycle for anybody who can't help wanting to wrench around the throttle the whole time. Reminds me an Mazda MX-5 in that it's not about straight line speed or acceleration, that it's more about the handling, working through the gears. Or to quote 'Cheech and Chong' it's not how fast you can get there, it's about how cool you look getting there.
Heya Tom! Such a cool little bike and that graffiti wall section is amaaaazing! That was funny when you went in front of the girl taking the picture and were like, 'That's a good shot' hehe. Crackin' vid as usual! The 125 really does look like a little R6 at first glance. Odd that it's so tall but I guess it's got plenty of clearance as a little race bike. Nice white Elise there too!
RidingWithTom heheh ***** You guys are setting a trend to buy smaller bikes :) I was like jawdrop eyepop when spacep0d got his ninja 300.. but hey seems the fun hasn't gone down a bit :D
Thanks for doing this video, mate! I m considering getting one second handed as well.. I ve had a Ninja 250 and bigger bikes and 6 months ago I ve moved to France. I think I m gonna get one of those to finally get back to riding something.. you gotta love the small bikes
One of my first bikes was a Yammy TZR125, absolutely loved that bike, loads of fun and handled like a dream :-) A few years ago now, in fact about 26 years :-)
It would be a fun bike on a 50 mph back-road; you can blast all the way though the gears without going 150 mph into the rocks! You are scary in traffic though; no way I would trust other idiot drivers in traffic with their electronic distractions, and Gawd knows what med they are on. I'm just waiting for a driver to open their door when you are splitting lanes! Small bikes are tough and should get more respect; I started out on small bikes way back in the '60s and they were a lot of fun for young guys with not much money.
When u said "ur jealous arent you", im jealous. im 14 and now i want this as my first bike and this is what my dad would let me ride. he says 300 is too much and he rode a 125 in the philippines. now i want this so i can ride :D
I'm 25, and I've never driven (or even been on) a motorcycle before. I've always had a car but I've recently moved to Norway, and thought I could get by on public transportation but it's not lived up to expectations. Cars are ridiculously expensive here, and traffic is bad in my city, so I was thinking about a motorcycle. Legally it needs to be 125cc, and this motorcycle is one of three which I wouldn't be embarrassed driving to work in. The price is alright too. Do you think it's too much to jump from "never driven a motorcycle" to this thing, like do I need to get a scooter first or something, or would it be just the same? I'm not looking to do super fancy tricks, just get from point A to point B without dying.
This would be perfect it has very little power, just enough for the city and you won't get into trouble on it. Just make sure to take a rider training course before so you can learn to ride on someone else's bike
ive had this bike for 5 years in the uk and its a jem! u stick a good airfilter, exhaust and gear it up it will do 90mph flat out. plus playing catchup with big bikes is so much fun! still dream of getting an r6, next year! :D
I had a tuned 2003 Aprilia RS125.. Jim Lomas pipe, V Force 3 Reed Block, modded CDI unit, one or two other mods .Got clocked at around 116-117mph. Loved the little bike just as much as my Aprilia RS250 :-)
ahmed leo that cause almost all the States in the US are retarded as fuck to see that it is safer for motorcycle rider to ride between cars. i would still do it in any other state cause i see my life more importance then a stupid ticket. lol beside if i came to your state and got a ticket i would just not pay it and skip court date and just drive back to CA where i live lol
I used think the same , once I was riding between lanes around 30MPH and I hit some stupid fuck trying to cross the road and I fall and I hurt myself and the bike , now I don't do it now more with expansive 1000cc bike , here in texas most people have big trucks they don't really seen you and they don't give a shit about motorcycles so its not about the tickets my friend ;)
SlinKO PluSh A kawasaki H2R, i think this is a good bike im looking for one, a CBF125 in my country its almost the same price as a Wr125, Yzf R125, Cbr125
+Eggly Bagelface Get the 2015 Yamaha r3: Gear indicator, shift light, 42to 44hp 5 more than the ninja 300 also has a temperature gauge great for breaking in the engine (since you can't ride with cold piston rings)
@13:25 I literally laughed so hard at this point ! This guys performance/presentation is highly refreshing ! Finally a motor vlogger who has a sense of humour :) #instantsub!
Haha you haven't been to South Africa, here mini buses drive like its Bikes, they drive in between cars and yellow lines, on Gravel as well if there's traffic and no way to cut in.
I remember this. How did I not sub when I watched this last. Thank @danthetwowheeler for reminding me of this gem of a channel. Keep up the hard good work Tom 👊
Due to a new law in the Netherlands I have to ride a 125cc 11 kw for 2 years. Bought this bike, not sure if I ever want to sell it, it's just so much fun.
Yeaaaaaaaaaah!!! Now that's what I'm talking about. I'm new to motorcycling. When I saw the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2. I bought it.Absolutely love it. Perfect bike for anyone.Especially new riders. 😊
Nice that your lady is riding now. My wife rides a Honda CBR500r and she looooooooves it. She won't let me ride it, so I'm still commuting on my 1300 FJR :)
i have the same bike same year, love it, had it for 5 months waiting to pass my full test then maybe a r6 but still might keep this bike too as its that good in traffic and miles.
Авто/Мото
My dream motorcycle for someone like me, who only has the A1 drivers license
Also my dream motorcycle even I don't STILL have A1. Things will change man!
Me too
Also my dream
Mine too
Yea imma do A1 if im 16 maybe
"I would never sell the bmw" *gets stolen months later*
***** The same one
ToonedCBR he bought 2015 it's a lot diffrent and more powferful
OH! Nice still.
***** not the same
Thanks everybody! Thanks!
my knees hit the handlebars on turns when I tried the 125 sport bikes at the MSF course..lol
Thats because tall guys like you and me can't fit on those damn bikes hahahah.
I'm 4"s taller than you so I know that feel lol
RidingYamaha47 how tall are you in cm
BIG -B 193.04 cm.
RidingYamaha47 im 185
I'm going to read every English sentence with an Australian accent in my head now, mate.
Pretty surprised at how good this bike looks. Also surprised it isn't hell to ride on the freeway
Finally, I wont be the only one dropping down 3 gears and revving the tits off to get an overtake.
Im riding a Yamaha TZR 50 because I can't get my motorcycle license yet. It's even worse for overtaking.
BackdraftNL Dan heb je hem wel helemaal standaard? Ik denk dat je met zo'n tzr wel wat sneller bent dan een 125 4takt
Yop Brookhuis
Mag m van me ouders niet harder als 60 laten lopen, maar heb ook andere uitlaat al en met de goede vertanding loopt hij ~110
hahahaha
BackdraftNL Mijn Rieju liep tegen de honderd met standaard uitlaat. Alleen grotere carburateur. Nog steeds leuk zo'n brommer.
That alley way has a lot of spray paint
Reminds me of old Detroit. IDK. Why?
yeah i mean i wouldnt wanna take my bike down a quiet backend alleyway thats absolutely CAKED in graffiti
I am from India and an R15 (version 2) rider. Its got about 17bhp and the bike is so much fun. The fit and build quality are great too. I love it. Looks awesome, goes fast enough for the city and easy handling. Cheers!
LOVE it! When all the other MotoVloggers are doing bigger, newer and more powerful bikes, this is refreshing! I just did a little review of my dads '91 Zephyr! Who needs cutting edge!?!
I bet that bike is a blast in the city! When I had my cbr250r it was soooo much fun downtown, kinda miss that gas mileage now that I think about it... lol
R125 has an acclaimed 2.14l/100km in mixed riding with a 14l fuel tank that comes out at roughly 650 km/ tank which is fuckin insane
Guys move to america
First time i saw this vid was about a year ago, i was just about to buy a motorcycle, later on i bought my beautiful R125 and in about 2 weeks im getting my A1 license.. Im so thrilled to be out on the road
great video, nice to hear someone say something nice about the little yzf r125, i have ridden one for nearly 2 years and people on bigger bikes find it hard to take you seriously as a biker when you are on a 125, even if they are only on 250's themselves. BEST 125 on the market hands down!
I can't believe the Baron actually sold his BMW... I will never forgive him!
Great video! :)
''I'd never sell the BMW''
Honda's probably laughing their way to the bank
His newest superbike pickup is a Honda.
I have been looking in to this bike for ages and you have basically sold me it having just completed my A1 in Scotland this is now the bike for me, Thanks
Watched this review over and over before I got mine , was not disappointed and this review was spot on!
I'm 17, and this is the motorbike I have. Great fun with my mates, and funny to see them making stops on their 2 strokes haha. Awesome vid!
i got the same absolutely love the thing, handles like a dream and just yeah great for a 17 year old like me and you. :P
How much is your insurance?
Fantastic choice of bike. I absolutely loved mine! Better handling than both the Aprilia and the Honda though a bit slower due to more weight, drag and fatter tires.
You are by far the most fun to watch motovlogger i have ever had the pleasure of watching
Finally getting mine.... TOMORROW, so stoked.. Honestly cant wait to test it
ooooh am saving and almost there cant wait to pick up the same blue color as yours love them cant sleep thinking where i can get more money faster to get this baby
cosmic bono me too :D
Same 😂
Take it to the drag strip!
this was the funniest thing ive seen all day, no lie. ive never seen someone so happy on a little 125. great vid bro
I love your reviews sir, it's what brought me to your channel in the first place. The R6 review that is!
You made me buy this thing. Thanks for the good review :)
Tom the first 60 seconds you gave me a heartattack :p
This video makes me miss Melbourne so much. I was studying there for just 1 year, but those roads you were roaming, I walked them almost everyday cause I was studying in RMIT. Thanks for the video :)
I'm 54, got my bike licence in 1983... and I've got one of these bikes. Thought it was the best looking bike I'd ever seen so bought it just on its looks alone. Originally I wanted a Vespa PX200 to cruise down to the local pie shop on but this little bike get even more attention. Little kids pointing to it as they walk past. Sports bike riders nodding to me as they pass in the opposite direction. Unlike the Honda Grom which has the same size engine, the YZF R125 has twice the power. And also unlike the Honda Grom where the novelty factor wears off within a very short time frame, this bike is a full sized motorcycle that you can take out on the highway, into the country. It's just the perfect motorcycle for anybody who can't help wanting to wrench around the throttle the whole time. Reminds me an Mazda MX-5 in that it's not about straight line speed or acceleration, that it's more about the handling, working through the gears. Or to quote 'Cheech and Chong' it's not how fast you can get there, it's about how cool you look getting there.
Heya Tom!
Such a cool little bike and that graffiti wall section is amaaaazing! That was funny when you went in front of the girl taking the picture and were like, 'That's a good shot' hehe.
Crackin' vid as usual! The 125 really does look like a little R6 at first glance. Odd that it's so tall but I guess it's got plenty of clearance as a little race bike. Nice white Elise there too!
You've got the right idea spacep0d, small bikes are the bomb!
the famous spacep0d. I am attempting your helmet mount this week. Btw, i"m on the 300 forum with you.
phatrides222000
Oh sweet! Yay for the 300 forum! :) Nice to see ya here.
RidingWithTom heheh *****
You guys are setting a trend to buy smaller bikes :)
I was like jawdrop eyepop when spacep0d got his ninja 300.. but hey seems the fun hasn't gone down a bit :D
My 1st bike, loved it. I'm 6'2, and it was fine for me. Riding a Z1000sx (Ninja 1000) now. Which i'd kept this aswell!
Thanks for doing this video, mate! I m considering getting one second handed as well..
I ve had a Ninja 250 and bigger bikes and 6 months ago I ve moved to France.
I think I m gonna get one of those to finally get back to riding something.. you gotta love the small bikes
One of my first bikes was a Yammy TZR125, absolutely loved that bike, loads of fun and handled like a dream :-)
A few years ago now, in fact about 26 years :-)
i had one and i love my yzfr 2013 - 8 1/2 months old and 14.200 km :-)
the engine is from italy and the bike is from MBK ( France)
It would be a fun bike on a 50 mph back-road; you can blast all the way though the gears without going 150 mph into the rocks! You are scary in traffic though; no way I would trust other idiot drivers in traffic with their electronic distractions, and Gawd knows what med they are on. I'm just waiting for a driver to open their door when you are splitting lanes! Small bikes are tough and should get more respect; I started out on small bikes way back in the '60s and they were a lot of fun for young guys with not much money.
One of the most enjoyable/fun video's about anything ive seen recently :p
RidingwithTom reviews are the best!
If I ever meet a girl who rides I'm gonna wife her so hard.
Did u ever find one?
Yes did you find one finally?i would like to know too
Well?
My gf is learning now , bought a gn125
um, hi
Love the Video :)
How tall are you Tom?
What an awesome looking first bike! Perfect for the city. I weigh 55kg and managed to top speed 178 km/h on a Suzuki gsx250f across.
Can't wait I'm getting one of these next year in May after my birthday... Woop woop can't wait
"Still got plenty of gears" :DD
You actually got me for a sec ! And awesome bike for gf :)
Moved away from Melbourne for uni and your videos help cure some of the home sickness :P
not sure how you fell off my subscription but good thing i found you again. great, fun video as usual. Looking to get a bike soon.
the graffiti is beautiful man, wish i lived there
I always knew a 125 would kick the arse of a GS
Probably a ktm to!
I've just recently bought one of these for a first bike myself looks and sounds unreal can't wait till I get on the road 😁🤘
Full credit to you for admitting it was too powerful for you, a lot of guys would have made up an excuse.
Full respect xx
When u said "ur jealous arent you", im jealous. im 14 and now i want this as my first bike and this is what my dad would let me ride. he says 300 is too much and he rode a 125 in the philippines. now i want this so i can ride :D
Did you get that bike mate?
I'm 25, and I've never driven (or even been on) a motorcycle before. I've always had a car but I've recently moved to Norway, and thought I could get by on public transportation but it's not lived up to expectations. Cars are ridiculously expensive here, and traffic is bad in my city, so I was thinking about a motorcycle. Legally it needs to be 125cc, and this motorcycle is one of three which I wouldn't be embarrassed driving to work in. The price is alright too.
Do you think it's too much to jump from "never driven a motorcycle" to this thing, like do I need to get a scooter first or something, or would it be just the same? I'm not looking to do super fancy tricks, just get from point A to point B without dying.
This would be perfect it has very little power, just enough for the city and you won't get into trouble on it. Just make sure to take a rider training course before so you can learn to ride on someone else's bike
lol yeah this is only 125cc its perfect n slow
Nice review ! I want one for a year to learn on before getting a 600 or something. Loved the little drag race 😁
Great review Tom, thanks once again!
gonna get one in 2 years when im old enough :D
I have it and it is nice im 16y now
@karvanoppa lankinen On ajettu päälle 50tkm eikä pahmmin kuoleman merkkei oo:D
Me too
Correct progressive r125 --> ninja300 --> R6 o 636 --> s1000rr or zx10
Exactly the same for me!
Yamaha XJ6N --> S1000RR. I couldn't resist it :(.
Great review, I've laughed through it, love your style, keep it up! :D
those graffittis are awesome dude, that street is awesome
dude you freaked me out. i love the bmw hahaha
For a 125 they are gorgeous,
ive had this bike for 5 years in the uk and its a jem! u stick a good airfilter, exhaust and gear it up it will do 90mph flat out. plus playing catchup with big bikes is so much fun! still dream of getting an r6, next year! :D
I had a tuned 2003 Aprilia RS125.. Jim Lomas pipe, V Force 3 Reed Block, modded CDI unit, one or two other mods .Got clocked at around 116-117mph. Loved the little bike just as much as my Aprilia RS250 :-)
is it legal to ride like this between lanes in UK ? in Texas you get big ass ticket for that
Yes its legal in the UK but in case you couldn't tell, he's Australian. Also legal to lane split in California.
XxXTitsmcgeeXxX oh ok thanks , I assumed he is from UK coz he riding on the wrong side of the road :D
ahmed leo that cause almost all the States in the US are retarded as fuck to see that it is safer for motorcycle rider to ride between cars. i would still do it in any other state cause i see my life more importance then a stupid ticket. lol beside if i came to your state and got a ticket i would just not pay it and skip court date and just drive back to CA where i live lol
I used think the same , once I was riding between lanes around 30MPH and I hit some stupid fuck trying to cross the road and I fall and I hurt myself and the bike , now I don't do it now more with expansive 1000cc bike , here in texas most people have big trucks they don't really seen you and they don't give a shit about motorcycles so its not about the tickets my friend ;)
ah
beautiful. looks good fun... and that ripping it ... thats how it should be ridden anyway .. high rpms :)
Awesome job man! Hopefully she enjoys the ride!
Set her up with some nice gear and she's good to go! Hope to see a vid soon.
I'm getting this but in red 2014 should I sell it and get the 2016? As it has abs and I know your friend came off it as the brakes are to strong?
No point
You don't need ABS lmfao
Mind Faq i think its still the best thing to have
TROY You don't need it at all...
Don't get the ´16 version only because of ABS, because ABS is really not needed lol
Mind Faq i mean the new one has a diffrent red then the old i dont like it i like the old red so think ima stay with it
started out looking like a video game
Gta 6 confirmed
im 16 and im loving this bike, i got the 2017 matte black version and i love it
It is great to see a review on this bike from you. I m buying this bike and you made me want it even more :)
I LOVE all the graffiti... Do they allow that?
That bike is hot!! Even hotter now with a chick riding it!
Hey tom, saw a s1000rr with my own eyes and that thing is killer!!
So nice you are so lucky. Love your vids and keep it up :)
Great review and great machine, CONGRATS, DUDE!!!
Should I get this or the CBR125R as my first bike?
Hayabusa
andy viveen Fuck that, 1199 Panigale R!
***** I'd get this. Have owned one.
Personally, i'd buy a CBF125, and then save the money towards a bigger bike.
SlinKO PluSh A kawasaki H2R, i think this is a good bike im looking for one, a CBF125 in my country its almost the same price as a Wr125, Yzf R125, Cbr125
+Eggly Bagelface Get the 2015 Yamaha r3: Gear indicator, shift light, 42to 44hp 5 more than the ninja 300 also has a temperature gauge great for breaking in the engine (since you can't ride with cold piston rings)
7:20 46 oreo loops LOL my sides
The best review on the web!
I was learning on a 125 not too long ago, so much fun!
here in the netherlands u have to be 20 to ride a 250... so i guess im going to start on this
+ReM[i]X nah, when you're 18 you can ride 125 cc max or 11kW max, 20 years old has no restrictions and is max 35kW and 22 years old is all bikes
+Christiaan van Arum Nee, daar heb je A2 voor nodig toch?
+Christiaan van Arum I'm 13 and i ride a 150. I'm Indonesian.
RaphaelLee Peters
Indonesia has no laws.
Maarten van Rossem Lezingen Why do you think that way?
You seem so suprised to have brembo brakes on a 125 yet my little 50cc sports scooter has brembo's lol.
Everything has brembos :D
+JeliLiam there're also low price brembos
@13:25
I literally laughed so hard at this point !
This guys performance/presentation is highly refreshing !
Finally a motor vlogger who has a sense of humour :)
#instantsub!
Thanks so much for the nice review! this makes me thinking about a 125. Great for in the city and cheap in fuel. and still alot of power
BMW = Bob Marley and the Wailers
Looks like downsized 2003 yzf r1 :)
just from what i could see on the video, thats the coolest little bike ive seen.
Tom, You are such a brilliant man to forget what everyone else says to get what you want. You're right, it is absolutely beautiful.
cutting between cars like that is illegal is the US :(
Not in California ^ ^
Haha you haven't been to South Africa, here mini buses drive like its Bikes, they drive in between cars and yellow lines, on Gravel as well if there's traffic and no way to cut in.
ZeeDeeLicious im from SA to . . . :)
Fully legal in Cali. Not legal in any other state. Well it's legal, as long as the cops don't see you
OMG MY BIKE lmfaooooooooooo
Im LMFAO at 13:20!!
I remember this. How did I not sub when I watched this last. Thank @danthetwowheeler for reminding me of this gem of a channel. Keep up the hard good work Tom 👊
I'll be getting this bike in 4 days!!! I've watched this video like 5 times already, and I'm watching it again :D
I wish they had 125's like that in the US. I would get one in a heartbeat. It would be super handy for jamming around town with cheap gas.
The color is just gorgeous.
Jeez, after this guys review of this bike I'm going to get rid of my R6 and get one of these. Dang I want it NOW..
Sweet little bike and review...
Huge F1 fan here, and awesome ur going...
I hope to make the Austin race this year
;)
Yo that place where you are in the beginning looks sick !
This video just made my day. You're awesome Tom! :D
Due to a new law in the Netherlands I have to ride a 125cc 11 kw for 2 years. Bought this bike, not sure if I ever want to sell it, it's just so much fun.
Yeaaaaaaaaaah!!! Now that's what I'm talking about.
I'm new to motorcycling. When I saw the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.
I bought it.Absolutely love it. Perfect bike for anyone.Especially new riders. 😊
Nice that your lady is riding now. My wife rides a Honda CBR500r and she looooooooves it. She won't let me ride it, so I'm still commuting on my 1300 FJR :)
I wish more people would make reviews like this! I want one to have one awesome like this on the Aprilia RS125
great learner bike. and a fun change of pace for an experienced rider. good choice.
i have the same bike same year, love it, had it for 5 months waiting to pass my full test then maybe a r6 but still might keep this bike too as its that good in traffic and miles.