I just bought one for my 17th birthday it’s a brilliant bike
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! What a great first bike :)
@dadsdo2677
5 жыл бұрын
Be safe
@richardshilling2958
5 жыл бұрын
Lucky lad. Ride safe
@saadkhral5858
4 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, don’t know if you’ll see this but if you do what was the insurance like? Thanks dude
@stealthilyfps26
4 жыл бұрын
Saad Khral it’s reasonably cheap I spend little under £1k for fully comprehensive so it’s not bad for a young rider
@Rhyssneddon
2 жыл бұрын
Just got recommended this video after putting a deposit down for a new CB125R in January😁, gets me more excited watching this amazing review! Brilliant work 👏🏼
@RichRides
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And it's a great choice, enjoy it once January comes around. It will no doubt feel like a long few weeks 😂 It will be worth it though 👍
@stevenwandels8934
5 жыл бұрын
Great review Richard! Definitly helped me to chose the right 125 for me...this one :) Mine is arriving in 2 weeks, can't wait to get on it :)
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, you'll love it I'm sure :)
@crazyzoidberg1
3 жыл бұрын
How is it after 2 years lol thinking about getting one id love an opinion even if you don’t have it anymore
@stevenwandels8934
3 жыл бұрын
@@crazyzoidberg1 eventually I got my full motorcycle license, I'm currently riding a moto guzzi V85 TT. Still I loved everything about that little Honda: doesn't look like a 125, great fuel economy, great seat, a joy to drive with on little roads. Hope I have answered your question ;-) Take care
@vigilanteRider
5 жыл бұрын
I got this bike about 5 month's ago and I love it think it a brilliant bike. It a shame I was in a crash on the 18 November. Waiting to get it fixed now.
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your accident :( I hope both you and the bike are as good as new soon though :)
@Inquisitivemind97
Жыл бұрын
That white light flashing, you can change when it does that, increase the revs required, then it comes on a lot less, or only at it's top end. Check out the manual (although I know you just had it as a loan bike).
@RichRides
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I thought that may be the case so thanks for confirming 👍
@rhyswallis3512
2 жыл бұрын
You should hear this bike with a black widow exhaust without the baffle, sounds insane
@PaulNewtonMagic
5 жыл бұрын
Wow. I learned to ride on a Honda 125 - it was a bit older than that one though!
@GrasshopperKelly
4 жыл бұрын
I can say, on the M50 in Dublin/Wicklow my GF/Pillion did get a fairly loud wind stream at 100-110km/h. I grabbed the Givi front shield (at the time €40ish) and it's done a fairly good job of both keeping the dash clean during the rain, and a quieter ride for the pillion. Despite how tiny it is.
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Great! I had a Givi touring screen on my Vstrom and it made a huge difference.
@fourforaboy575
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this bike! I've sat on one and neither of my feet could touch the ground in both sides but it felt amazing and I got that excited feeling. I just need advice, how do I comfortably handle a bike with only one leg on the ground? I would NOT want to drop it!
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Did you try sitting on it with your motorcycle boots on as this does add a little more? As long as both your feet can be on toes you should be ok. I just checked and the seat height is a little higher than I expected at 816mm. For comparision, the Honda CB125F (there's a long term review of that on my channel too) is quite a bit lower at 775mm. I'd look up seat height specs of bikes you like and then go try sitting on some.
@fourforaboy575
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides Thank you! I've sat on a cb125f and my feet are flat on the floor with still a little leg bend! Have you reviewed the gsx s125? That's the other bike I've had my eye on, but I've not found one to sit on yet haha
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
@@fourforaboy575 No worries and sorry I've not tried a GSX S125 myself. Most manufacturers do list the seat height though so at least you should be able to put together a list of bikes to try that should be ok.
@58lp79
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thanks.
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and glad it was helpful!
@BOLTTHEHORSE
5 жыл бұрын
I'll be getting one in 3 days
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! They're a great bike so enjoy :)
@BOLTTHEHORSE
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides oh I will
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
@@BOLTTHEHORSE Hope you've collected it now and are enjoying it :)
@BOLTTHEHORSE
5 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides it got delivered Monday and I'm loving it
@picardy1907
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review thank you (looking at bikes for my granddaughter). One thing missing from many reviews is how the bike is at night-time - lighting, instrument panel, being seen etc. Just wondering what your thoughts are!
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Ref riding at night then this isn't something I did on this bike. However, I've ridden other Honda's with a very similar LCD display and these work great at night. Much better than analogue instruments imo.
@adamgladwin8067
4 жыл бұрын
mine arrived yesterday and was out around crosby and liverpool area today. excellent bike loved lane splitting and ease of journey, but it struggled around parbold area when i got there i taped up the light indicator so i was all fine!!
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@Aciimov
3 жыл бұрын
They just launched th new one, Honda Europe YT channel
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a few tweaks have been done but the main differences are a bit more power and Showa front suspension. This should make it even better than the 2018 version I reviewed in this video.
@vexoclast5786
5 жыл бұрын
What are the chances you went past the cow and calf, i live in ilkley and its so strange how i click on this video of a bike im wanting to buy. Knew i recognised they area haha
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Haha! Let's call it fate then :) If I were you I'd go for a test ride on this very bike then, as they have it as a demonstrator at Craigs Honda in Shipley.
@stef4310
4 жыл бұрын
I am thinking avout getting this bike. But is it ok for a 21 year old to ride a 125. Just for fun (thinking about doing +-50km tours) and driving to work. I feel like 125 are underrated. Like people say that you cant have fun on a 125. Looking forward to see a reaction. Greets from Belgium
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Stef. I had loads of fun on my first bike which was a 125cc Suzuki VL125 Intruder. I think you can have fun on anything myself and proven so last summer with a 50cc Babetta (look back through my videos) for a few months. In the UK you can ride a 125cc without a full motorcycle license (which is expensive to get these days) which is another reason lots of people ride 125's. The CB125R has a better top speed than most though (officially 80mph) so is fine for most riding but it wouldn't be my choice for big week long tours.
@jpmagalhaes7
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, i love the looks of the bike, would you say that is "short" for a 6ft1 (1.85m) guy? Greatings from Portugal
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Unlike some 125's it is a full size bike. I'm 6ft tall and it didn't feel cramped or that the bike was small at all so I'm sure you'd be fine too.
@dilano.a6866
5 жыл бұрын
Rich Rides on the other hand, is it too big for a 5’7 guy?
@dazbart7265
4 жыл бұрын
I sat on one yesterday and I'm 5' 10 and didn't feel it too tall at all
@Orthodox_mang
3 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides cool! I’m also 6’2 I want this bike in the future as my first bike, I’m glad to know it’s not going to be too small :))
@thevegan7327
5 жыл бұрын
11:48, 'who do I think the bike's aimed at' rich kids who can afford it lol
@0Turbox
5 жыл бұрын
I would say, that's the standard price for a proper 125 since 20 Years at least. My former 2001 Varadero did cost the same back then.
@derweiehelge9087
5 жыл бұрын
It's actually quite cheap for a modern 125cc bike... The Duke and MT125 both cost about 300€ more and anything that's a "Sports" Bike in this class costs upwards of 5000€ (RS4 125 Replica costs ≈5.400€) Honestly I don't really see why they cost so much though..
@straightupoldies1991
4 жыл бұрын
Its called saving im not rich i live on a council estate and i can buy it in cash and I work that's probably because I don't have kids or a girlfriend who wants me to buy her a jimmy choo handbag for her collection.. That's the best part of being single money to my self or yeah couple of toys for my dog but they don't want anything just your company best friends ever 🐶🐕💞
@fenrir7969
2 жыл бұрын
I know you didn't spend that long with the CB125R but any idea how its fuel consumption might compare to the CB125F? I hate to rely on official figures as it rarely reflects real world use.
@RichRides
2 жыл бұрын
It will be very similar. I've ridden many Honda 125's now (both bikes and scooters) and they typically all return just over 100mpg.
@pauljosephhealy
Жыл бұрын
I get 111mpg on a 15 mile round trip commute to work. The tank is small 10.1 litres 135kgs weight. The CBF is less heavy so will probably get 150mpg. Euro 5 reduced tank size to 10 litres instead of say 13 to 15.
@fenrir7969
Жыл бұрын
@@pauljosephhealy I've heard the CB125F can get 200mpg if mostly driven around on 30mph roads, otherwise it plummets. I ended up getting the CB300R which is averaging 90mpg on Sainsbury's super unleaded, though I am not riding regular routes so it will fluctuate a bit.
@MRTPR
5 жыл бұрын
The Retro look is good, however in Australia all of the new CB retro bikes are very expensive unfortunately, otherwise they are very nice bikes.
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Yes the Neo Sports Cafe range are a lot more expensive than the "normal" Honda 125 range in the UK too. The CB125R here is nearly double the cost of the CB125F!
@aarongreenfield6142
3 жыл бұрын
I cant decide between a cb125f and cb125r. Is the cb125r worth the extra £1400? Itll be my first bike after passing my cbt.
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Both are great first bikes so it's really down to your budget. If you're planning on doing your full bike license then personally I'd go for the CB125F, ride that for 6 months and get some good miles of riding experience, and then go for your full license. If you're looking to stay on a 125 for longer, and you have the initial funds, then the CB125R may be a better longer term option. Both are great first bikes and they both hold their value really well. Whichever you decide to go for, I'm sure you'll be happy anyway 👍 P.S. I'm assuming you've also seen my long term review of my wife's CB125F here? kzitem.info/news/bejne/26Vt1WuvfZmUhpg
@purabpannalal9800
5 жыл бұрын
What about KTM 125?Is this better?
@EEscapeTheMatrix
5 ай бұрын
Im 31 years old and getting this as my first bike. I have done my mod 1 but not mod 2 yet. Do you think its a good idea for me to just learn on this for 6 months or so before upgrading to the cb650R or just get the 650r straight away?
@RichRides
5 ай бұрын
Personally I think it's a good idea to ride a smaller (and much lighter) bike for a few months to get to grips with riding and gain some decent experience.
@EDProductionsYT
4 жыл бұрын
When do you think they will discontinue the bike
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Honda tend to keep their models going a while so I can't imagine it will be anytime soon really.
@EDProductionsYT
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@straightupoldies1991
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 6ft 8 would I fit on it or should I just get a Peugeot speedfight 4 scooter
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
I think you'll struggle on any smaller bike really. But for a 125 bike this is full size rather than some. I think the only way to really see what suits you is to go and sit on a few different options.
@0Turbox
5 жыл бұрын
Really good few with the rear mirrors? I have the cb300 and can't see anything with them.
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
I've not ridden a CB300 so can't really comment but yes I found the 125R mirrors to work well. I'd expect the actual mirrors to be the same but maybe different position and bars.
@shanonfontaine1594
4 жыл бұрын
You can set the revs up to 10
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for letting me know :)
@robertarrows7156
4 жыл бұрын
Is this bike a twist and go or a geared bike ?
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
It's a traditional geared motorcycle, not a twist and go.
@bjs6447
5 жыл бұрын
You tuned the muffler?
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
No, the bike just had the standard exhaust and still sounded good :)
@jasonburgess9890
4 жыл бұрын
How do you rate the ktm duke 125
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I've not had chance to ride one so can't really comment.
@PwnstarUK
5 жыл бұрын
its so painful to watch this video! why is the camera pointing down?? we need to see a horizon or it makes you feel sick.$ now the bike is amaze balls it looks so much better in real life than in a video .. go to your honda dealer and have a look its really modern looking not as retro as it looks on video. so i was interested about the ride but the floor cam means i cant watch this.
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry the new helmet camera wasn't adjusted correctly when I first got it. I thought it was still worth publishing though for the info to help people.
@peterryan7827
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask is there a massive difference between the neo, and the standard cbf 125 you mentioned, I mean power and comfort i realize the looks may be somewhat classier,but do i need to spend those extra hundreds of pounds ,to get a honda 125 that will give me a similar quality ride ,
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Riding the Neo and the 125F back to back you can notice the difference. The Neo felt to have a bit more power, better suspension, and just felt a more premium product. For most people (in the UK at least), a 125 is often a short term bike before doing a full unrestricted bike license and the 125F is still a great bike and suits that need perfectly. If you were looking for a 125 as a long term bike with no desire for anything bigger than a 125 (or budget wasn't an issue!) then the Neo is worth the extra imo. If you haven't seen it already, there's a full long term review of the 125F on my channel as my wife had one before she did her full license.
@peterryan7827
3 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides Firstly let me just say thank you very much for your very comprehensive reply, it was exactly what I needed to hear,i am 73 next month and, just need a reliable little fun bike and very much liked the look of the neo, but is it worth the extra money for the time I will spend on it probably not so thanks again and yes I will check out your video on CBF as you have mentioned it once again thanks, and stay safe.
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
@@peterryan7827 No worries at all and glad it helped. I just had a quick look at current prices, for a 2018 CB125F prices seem to be £2-2.5k and £3-3.5k for a 2018 CB125R (Neo). From what you've said above, I'd be tempted to save some cash and get the CB125F. Here's a link to my long term review of that which I mentioned kzitem.info/news/bejne/26Vt1WuvfZmUhpg
@peterryan7827
3 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides Many thanks again most helpful, yes that quite a big jump for the neo, but have to admit it has great, looks
@mili.0255
5 жыл бұрын
Sir please tell me about CB125r when launch for india,.
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure it will and couldn't find any info saying it would be. It does look like India will get the CB300R though :)
@tommymician121
5 жыл бұрын
Hey did you prefer this to the mt125?
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
I've not actually ridden a MT125 but having looked as one closely before, they are great looking bikes and really good quality. I've ridden an MT07 though and that rode as well as it looked :)
@tommymician121
5 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks and what about the duke 125? Have you ridden one already? If yes, how does it compare?
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
@@tommymician121 Sorry, I've not ridden one of them either :(
@guydekel2571
Жыл бұрын
Would you dare ride on a duel carriageway ?
@RichRides
Жыл бұрын
Most 125's aren't really suited to that kind of riding but for short stints it would be ok as this bike would sit at 60 ok as long as not too hilly!
@guydekel2571
Жыл бұрын
@@RichRides yeah would only be around 10-15 minutes or so on one. Issue is where I live that’s the only real option to then get to some back roads. Assuming even less so for the 125f? Thanks for the reply !
@md-tl2so
5 жыл бұрын
Top speed??
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
The top speed is listed as 80mph flat out (and it felt like it would do it) so excellent for a 125!
@sebastian_dogboy2311
5 жыл бұрын
It weighs 126kg
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sebastian_dogboy2311
5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@phillipsharpe6459
4 жыл бұрын
Put some black tape over that light, 😂👍
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! I've since been told you can change when it comes on :)
@rossco010
3 жыл бұрын
@@RichRides Yeah, you can configure the dash and set at which rev range you want the light to flash.
@vishnujith3877
4 жыл бұрын
❤👌
@benjieladja160
5 жыл бұрын
How much?
@RichRides
5 жыл бұрын
Just under £4,000 in the UK
@benjieladja160
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@richardspeed1271
5 жыл бұрын
hello what is the top speed?
@JDMz
3 жыл бұрын
70
@kinofharbinger
4 жыл бұрын
From Craig's honda by any chance? 🤣
@rhaynhillyard9772
3 жыл бұрын
Looking for the 21 model reviews but its to new 🤣
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm not sure it's even hit showrooms yet. The biggest changes are a new engine (slightly more powerful) and better front suspension.
@rhaynhillyard9772
3 жыл бұрын
I'm on the waiting list for it
@RichRides
3 жыл бұрын
@@rhaynhillyard9772 Nice! Any idea when you'll get it?
@rhaynhillyard9772
3 жыл бұрын
6 to 8 weeks also have the fun of living on a remote island
@davidspears1452
3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine in the uk 👍🏻
@GrasshopperKelly
4 жыл бұрын
You can turn that rev counter light on, using the dash settings. Here's a helpful video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/t62b2GFronWdhqg
@ajitoraon7338
4 жыл бұрын
poor ground clearance
@rohitvishwakarma7984
3 жыл бұрын
Milege??
@royritesh751
3 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for the lounch of this bike in India ❤️
@classyharsh5302
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@nigelh2
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like everything the CB125F should be, but the ugly single digital display and the rediculous looking tank with 2 protruding horns stuck on it put me off.
@dazbart7265
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review,picking mine up tomorrow swapping my msx for it,really looking forward to it :)
@RichRides
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, and you'll love it! How did you find the MSX? It's one bike I've not ridden that I really want to try!
@dazbart7265
4 жыл бұрын
In the bike shop by me by Cardiff Wales (thunder road) there's a few of them and the monkey bikes they got, fun bikes but want a bigger one now
@drawnbody51
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I'm basically looking to buy either the msx or the CB, what's your take on both bikes what do you prefer? It won't be for commuting in my case, purely just a hobby / toy / transport for weekends and maybe through the week
@dazbart7265
3 жыл бұрын
@@drawnbody51 love them both,wish I had stayed with the msx now though,small but great little ride and speed picked up after a while on it
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