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New Honda CT125 Review | 5-Speed, More Horsepower + More?
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2024
- New Honda Trail 125 / Hunter Cub CT125 Review! Today we're taking a look at this highly modified custom CT125 build and showing you all of the mods thrown at it. We've got everything from wider, more dual-sport oriented tires for the Trail 125 to help off-road to the Kitaco Neo 181cc big bore kit for this CT125 too! It doesn't stop there though as this Trail 125 / CT125 also has a new 5-speed transmission by Takegawa, added storage thanks to the GIVI trunk, LED pod lights for the CT and the list keeps going when it comes to mods for this motorcycle...
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0:00 New Honda Trail 125 / CT125 / Hunter Cub
0:17 The Speed Shop
0:31 Honda CT125 Dual Sport Shinko 244 Tires
0:52 Honda CT125 LED Lights / Baja Designs
1:13 Honda CT125 Headlight Tint
1:21 Honda CT125 Cargo Rack / Headlight Guard - Moto Skill
1:36 Honda CT125 Crash Bars - Moto Skill
1:55 Honda CT125 Custom Paint - Frozen Blue Metallic by Porsche
2:27 Honda CT125 Givi Outback 58L Trunk / Storage Box
2:38 Honda CT125 OPMID Gauge Display / Dash - M1204
3:01 Honda CT125 Engine Performance Modifications
3:10 Honda CT125 Kitaco Neo 181 Big Bore Kit
3:21 Honda CT125 Kitaco Oil Cooler
3:34 Honda CT125 Grom Fatherz Cam Chain Tensioner
3:38 Honda CT125 Roller Bearing Tensioner Arm - The Speed Shop
3:41 Honda CT125 Takegawa Oil Pump
3:48 Honda CT125 Koso 34mm Intake Manifold
3:53 Honda CT125 Takegawa 34mm Throttle Body
3:57 Honda CT125 Chimera Intake
4:02 Honda CT125 Over Racing GP Performance Exhaust
4:25 Honda CT125 Exhaust Sound - Stock
4:32 Honda CT125 Over Racing Exhaust Sound
4:45 Honda CT125 5-Speed Transmission - Takegawa
5:06 Honda CT125 aRacer Mini X ECU Tuner
5:14 Honda CT125 aRacer AF2
5:32 The Speed Shop
5:37 Custom Honda CT125 Owner
5:52 Thank you...
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Anyone else be too scared to ride this thing hard lol? It's just too nice to get dirty!
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do you do shaggy voice from scooby doo lol lol
Poin
The stock version like the monkey and Dax are to slow..... They should have done a upgrade with the five speed to at least 17 HP than it was the best fun bike ever ! I have a 2019 monkey and did 22000 KM and love it, but with a little wind oooh dear lord its just a moped😱
I would love to have it, but in the real world, I just go find a used 300 or 400cc scooter & get a fairing.
@@jediknight2350 LIKE ZOINKS❗
Another mini heart attack for me as I briefly mistook this for a new official release from honda
lol that'd be nice if it was! Hopefully you gave it a watch though despite it not being a new release from Honda ;)
Lol
I sure did. I swear I’m happy for the owner…
Same I was like: oh my goodness they brought back the trail series with a vengeance! Nice bike, shame it's not new from honda
Same I thought i was going to get a sweet new bike!! Damn Honda give us a trail 200!!
I would have liked to have heard how much the performance had improved, top speed , BHP, Torque and how much all these mods cost etc . I feel like I have only heard half the story.
Yes why do an engine build and not show the performance or HP differences?
125 typically gets a whopping 9.7hp with that kit installed I've heard the increase is a additional 15-20hp which could give that bike 30+hp potentially and a 5 speed transmission added i bet you could take that bike from a top speed of 55mph to more like 75mph so now it will go highway speeds
@@ironsoul80sadly that new 5spd trans has the same gearing in 5th as the stock did in 4th.... you just have more acceleration due to the spacing of the gears....a rear sprocket change though would most certainly get you at least up to 70mph with the additional power.
Thank you for saving me time I won't bother watching the rest of the video if there's no specifications
AND how much was all this......price of the bike again I'll bet.
Can’t get over this guys voice. Every word is the last word of a question.
This is how it should come stock! That look and sound is so good
100%!
Still missing the vital thing that made the original bike a legend...... the dual ratio box. Add that, and this would be unbeatable!
Yes, all the love for this new version must be coming from people who never had a 110. No matter what Honda or anyone else does to this bike it will always be a significant downgrade from the original without it.
I bought a CT125 to use when I am out camping. For my needs it is just fine. But, now you are talking with this build! That is cool.
Nice! That's what these little things are perfect for and really make getting out and exploring even more fun.
Appreciate it! That's why I try to get my hands on bikes like this, so you guys can see what's possible... if you want to crack open that wallet of course lol!
That bike is killer!🔥🔥🔥 color looks awesome, all the accessories compliment it, nothing is "too much". Great build!💯
You hit the nail on the head bud! It's easy to go overboard on these bikes and just throw everything at the moon on them but this is a nice, clean build for sure and another homerun to roll out of The Speed Shop!
Now, I just need to hit the lotto for a similar build lol!
Exactly. Like a special factory spec.
This is exactly like back in the day with the old Honda hatchbacks from the 90s. Cheap (but great) car with more mods into it than doubled the car's value.
I love it 😆
lol maaaan oh man does that hit close to home as someone that has modified way too many old Honda hatchbacks from back in the day! And you couldn't be more spot on with that analogy with these little mini bikes.
To say this is awesome would be the downplay of the year. I always love what some people come up with. The trail 125 is one of those bike that we Canadian don't get to enjoy... Yet. Hey HPK, mind meeting me at the boarder and if you could just lob one over, that would be GREAT!
Yessir, you hit the nail on the head there! Same here, especially with some of these mini bikes as people go ham on them and seeing what some of the possibilities are is just too cool. I just need to hit the lotto so I can go ham with about 10 of these minis and maybe throw one over the border for ya lol ;)
Fingers crossed with its latest round of emissions updates it'll finally make the trek over to Canada, Europe etc as you guys have really gotten the shaft on not getting this bike. If only we lived in a world where you could buy any new Honda that rolls off the production line, instead of this whole "this country gets this, that country gets that" crap that we have now. Maaaan oh man would that be awesome as Honda makes some cool stuff that most people have no idea about, since it's not imported into their home country and they're not on the internet digging around to see what else might be out there. I could ramble on about all of that for an hour but we won't go there as I'm already rambling on lol, appreciate ya watching bud ;)
Now we can have it 🎉
That thing is nuts. I can’t even imagine how much money he has in that thing.
Oh yeah, didn't even want to ask on that one so I wouldn't be too scared to touch the bike lol!
It would be nice to see the receipt from the shop if the owner would allow that to be shared.
its fine without all that trash
I paid $4800 for mine new, I’m guessing 12-15k in bs and labor.
@@5Tweezy g damn, that's a tenere 700 with a good amount of mods
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No trani lever to have that extra low geared transmission? No thanks.
Guys did an Awesome job with this...i remember my CT70 with 3 speed...first bike i started riding...💪 tuffer than nail
I almost bought one of these... But they wanted $6k+ so I bought a 2019 drz400s with 1k miles for less. Very happy with my purchase.
That's absolutely CRAZY! It's a shame so many dealers are gouging people like that and taking the fun right out of buying a new toy, which is supposed to be fun. Congrats on the DRZ though, one of the best platforms out there!
My last dual sport gave me the choice of drz or klr 250. I parked that 250 thirty miles from the store and 8 hours later it was ripped off. I still think someone at the dealership told someone and they got it.
@@danbrownellfuzzy3010 insurance claim?
@@keldonator i bought every extra except the one that covers theft. Every month i paid. 4952 i think in 2005
@@danbrownellfuzzy3010 Ouch, some people really suck
Only rear wheel drive 2 wheeler I find totally amazing as new 2023 and worth the price. Be nice to see Honda fully fit out this item and save their USA Dealership Network as well.
My first bike was a Honda CT 70. Got a set of keys in a small box for Christmas when I was eleven. My neighbor owned two Honda shops and bored it out. I could pop wheelies with a twist of the wrist. An angry old man kept calling the cops on me every time I would go ridding on the giant field across the street. Ended up arrested and had to get rid of the bike. Still the best present I have ever gotten in my life.
I love this build! I want one exactly like it👍
I just ordered a new one from Japan today! Can't wait for it to arrive 😁👌
Nice! Wish I could get my hands on some Japan spec bikes, you guys get all the cool stuff! What color did you end up going with?
you sure its from japan? they make most of these 125's in Thailand nowadays.
Wow, this is the bike Honda SHOULD HAVE built! I find myself wanting on too... :)
100%!
Same here, let's go rob a bank! Seems easier than winning the lotto, right? lol!
@whiteAfrikkkanNun who knows? They never built a bike like this.
Wow. What a build. Looks great.
This will be the video I refer to for when I want to upgrade my trail 125 when I get it. Thank your sir, I'm now going bankrupt😂✌️
lol right! It's easy to go bankrupt real quick with these things if you really want to go ham with customizing them. Thankfully you don't have to go crazy to have fun with modifying them though ;)
I was thinking of putting in the 185 on my monkey but it might be to much work for me. So maybe I'll have the speed shop do it.
Oh yeah, installing them without a lot of experience can definitely lead to some potential headaches! Wayne over at The Speed Shop has done countless builds like that and some absolutely wild horsepower setups so I'd give him a shout. If you're bored, here's a few of his Monkey builds I've shot in the past with some mild and rather wild setups:
☆ ua-cam.com/video/X0XXBGpxnYY/v-deo.html
☆ ua-cam.com/video/X0SushVTI2g/v-deo.html
☆ ua-cam.com/video/902yhg9mq64/v-deo.html
Really hope the original style of the exhaust stayed or at least put a larger similar style exhaust cover on it. Other than that, looks pretty nice 👌.
I was really disappointed to discover this is a custom build and not an upgraded factory offering. It is a very nice-looking bike though and the modifications look well-built and compliment the factory design.
Oh yeah, it'd be cool to see Honda offer up a factory upgraded unit like this!
Too cool! I just bought the CT125 and absolutely love it!! Love this take on it and giving it a lil more power. Nice!
So after all that work, how much power over stock does it make?
1st let me say I love your channel I was waiting for this review but she dropped the ball man you didn't tell us how fast a new bike with the 181 and it goes we got to know how fast the big bore kit gets it have a Is great day
Appreciate the kind words and support!
He's still breaking the engine in as it's a brand-new bike and new build too so I didn't dive too much into trying to figure out top speeds etc but maybe we'll link back up in the near future and get some shots of it in action to show how fast it accelerates, top speeds and all of that fun stuff ;)
What is the out the door cost of this bike?
Brilliant upgrade with one exception- the paint job. I’d use matte desert storm or matte military green. CG500 with that exhaust.
I like your thinking, that'd be cool to see!
The traditional Honda 90 colors would make it a sleeper.
Yes, the stock red color is much better than whatever blue that is... But a great build.
Absolutely awesome build thanks so much for the share. Even though I’m in my senior years one of my biggest requirements in bikes is they have to be more fun than anything else and I got a feeling this thing would scream fun. Great job all round. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
These are perfect bikes for beginners and also kids going to college and then to put on your camper when you go camping they are absolutely the perfect machine
I love the bike but disappointed that this did not come from Honda. Congrats to the builder of the bike it looks so cool. I wish I could have one off the floor. Specially the exhaust that looks sweet.
I rode this thing and it was amazing
Such a beautiful build and beautiful camera work! Glad to see how many views you got on this one!
Thanks a million bud, really appreciate the support and kind words! ...and oh yeah, she's a beauty for sure!
lol same here! It's amazing what the algorithm can do when my regular viewers show a lot of love towards a video and then UA-cam starts to serve it out to more and more eyeballs as a "recommended" video. Now if only I can keep that kind of view count coming, or close to it and all of this will be sustainable. I've got a few more months worth of savings and things to sell to keep this train chugging along, fingers crossed it works out so I can keep making videos about what I love and sharing it with you guys!
Absolutely incredible. I had no idea the complexity of the upgrades you can do to one of these simple, cheap motorcycles. I'm also blown away by that custom ECU. Can someone please tell me how much horsepower the engine makes after this engine swap and all the mods?
alot a real alot. Have a great day
All it takes is money… how fast you wanna go??? 😎
The mods cost more than the original bike price 😢
Cheap? $7k for a 125 that can’t go on the highway unless you have a death wish? Try finding one for under $7k.
@@jeromebullard6123what are you crazy? They're under 4k all day everywhere, a simple Google search will find dozens of them new and a few used.
This video is the reason I bought my 2022 trail 125 thanks for inspiring me!
Your comedy edits were exceptionally on point this time around. Much appreciated as per usual. 🙌
lol ya know, I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one amused by some of them ;) Some people don't care for those little bits but it breaks up the monotony of editing when I can try to crack myself up a bit and hopefully someone else finds a hint of humor in it as well.
I love feedback so thank you for sharing that and for the kind words as well as support, much appreciated!
Maybe he could put in the line "It's alive" from Toy Solders.
Man that classic Japanese Over Racing exhaust is killer 👌 I almost sourced one for my Honda CBR1100XX but ended up with a much rarer, still Japanese, Technical Sports Racing (TSR) full titanium exhaust. Over Racing makes sick parts though, especially their classic stuff.
Your video clip inserts are hilarious !
Appreciate it bud! I know I'm not the most entertaining person to listen to so I try to throw some clips in there to hopefully make someone crack a smile. I just wish I knew when they actually worked on people or if it was a flop of a joke lol!
Absolutely Gorgeous! Honda, please pay attention to this!!! More power and capabilities for the North American market!
QUALITY VIDS EVERY TIME, UK
Trying my best to improve from where we were not that long ago so I really appreciate the kind words and support, means a lot ;)
Great little Fun Bike , love the chunky tyres .
100%!
Same here, it's amazing what tires alone can do! I'd love to see a Fat Cat style build out of one of these, it might look a little odd but then again, it might look pretty flippin cool!
Just bought one, a -23 yellow color. Superhappy..!
Killer edit and a beautiful bike!
Thanks man, really appreciate it!
...and ohhhh yeah, she's a beauty! I'd be too scared to even think about taking it off road lol!
Yeeeah! Love seeing some fellow mini moto enthusiasts in Georgia!
Koguma and Reiko definitely watched this
Oh man 🏍! I’m in. I know the Porsche blue so well I can see it with my eyes closed. That bike re-do is the bomb 💣. I would love 💗 to have one. I tried to order a new Honda 500 CBR from the local dealer and they’ve only received 1 bike, a 1000cc cruiser or something because of the supply chain parts issues so far this year. I would much rather have that tricked out Trail bike. I can ride my Ninja on the road but it won’t do what that fabulous little bike will do. Thanks for sharing. 👍☮️🌞❤️
Deamn, love how quiet it is.
My son bought one of these two weeks ago in a bright orange red!
I had the stock CT125. I'm not sure I would have wanted to go any faster. It was tiring having the wind on your legs at speed. A fairing sure helps with this. It was a fun bike and it was my first bike, but honestly buying the CB500X was a huge step up and a lot more enjoyable to ride.
You made the right jump. The CB500X and the CB500F are perfect motorcycle's. I have the F. It's so much fun, I never stop smiling.
Grow a pair, Nancy!
With the CB500X what have you done to cure the tiring caused by the wind at speed?
@@georgewashington687 The 500x was fine at speed the CT was the one that got tiring.
What the hell 😅
Honda needs to up their game and reintroduce the dual range transmission on that bike.
Very well done! I love that cool kind of babyish blue.
So freakin awesome , bring it big time to a CT! All the right stuff with a 5 speed daddy want!
lol yeaaah buddy!
Good day to you.
I am a senior rider on HONDA from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Full supported !
Have a nice day my friend!!
Wow 58L top box as well?! That’s the biggest I know of you can buy! I think Charlie Borman needs to do another Long Way Down on this!
It would be so much nicer if Honda just put a 250 cc engine in one and make it a 5 speed.
Nice! I have almost the same combo of engine and mods on my 2019 Grom.
Love those Trail 125! 👌🏽
Thank God I will buy one for myself
Now that’s what a postie bike should be.
now this 181cc is talking!! this is great resolution for real adventure mini bike
I like the 125 because I can pack it for travel in my truck
Oh yeah, these mini bikes are a lot easier to tote around from spot to spot!
One of these manufactures need to step up and build a trail bike with fat tires like a TW200 with a 250cc fuel injected engine.
100%! I'd love to see a modern Fat Cat from Honda, that'd be too cool and I think it'd sell like hot cakes - if done right!
And water cooled!
With the cost of all expensive Takegawa, Kitaco part i can make it to 246cc with machine shop made 68mm piston, 68mm stroker, big 2 or 4 valve head, also 5 speed or 6 speed can too.
Here in South East Asia already does a lot of customized engine of 100cc and 125cc Honda Cub.
Just search on youtube "4v 66/5" you'll see a lot of Thailand people do customized 125cc engine
What size are the tires you put on the bike?
Great video man!
Did I miss it? What did all those upgrades cost in the end and would it be worth it?
Love it! 181 CCs is perfect! I was riding Hondas when the Beach boys came out with that song in 1968. I was 16. How much, 8k?
That's a great looking mini-bike with go anywhere ability. I would rock something like that to do did deliver apps with!
amazing custom 👍👍👍👍
Super little custom. It would be great in the UK with out overcrowded and potholed roads.
Where the heck can I buy a trail125 hunter cub with those amber lights and aggressive tires etc?!!
So Enlighten us how much does it cost to put all these added feature on to the bike? I want to hear some cost dollar amounts. How much does it cost?
I'm sorry but I didn't dive into the price tag on this bike with the owner or builder as that can open up a can of worms that if I'm being honest, I don't want to open. It's a lose lose situation in my opinion.
Why? Well, if I said it cost $2k or $5k - there's going to be a TON of people saying how dumb this or that was to spend that kind of $$ etc. Whereas if I don't discuss numbers, then there's no controversy and if someone wants to discuss a build and its price tag, the builder's contact info is in the description.
If the builder / owners want to discuss pricing and don't care if I share, then I'll share. I know that's not the answer a lot of you want to hear but hope you understand where I'm coming from ;)
i love it but i cant seem to find anything on how long the new engine last. how many miles they can last. i dont want to spend 5k or more to only last 1000 miles.
Wow that 🔵💙 blue bike is quality tyres spots nice job . I don't mind paying for something like this good .
Seems like adding a big bore kit to it and using a newer grom 5 speed transmission would be considerably cheaper and would yield similar results. No need to add the separate radiator either.
It's nice to see a Honda not dressed in plastic. All the mods are necessary for today's traffic. Exceptional build that should be available at your local dealer.
Kevin, time for you to get yourself a 5 point safety harness before you break a belt loop and eat asphalt. 😉
100% bud! Haven't put much thought into it as the trip down there with you guys was the first time doing this and then this one being the second, with them having a small harness for me thankfully since they're rock climbers and were thinking more of my safety than I was lol, which showed me that I really need to start taking safety into account if I'm going to keep doing this. Appreciate ya ;)
I saw a prelude in the background, honda family! 💪
Wouldn't it make more sense to buy a CRF300L than this Honda CT125 and modify it?
...but what if you love the CT125's styling and want a mini bike to play with instead of a full sized dual-sport bike?
Don't get me wrong, I understand 100% where you're coming from but most of the time, we don't make decisions based on what makes sense, but rather what sounds more fun in our own heads. You wouldn't believe how many people told me back in 2013 when I picked up the first Grom that came in, before they were as hot as they are today. I was constantly told "why don't you just get a bigger bike" but when I said I have one and that I have more fun on this thing, most couldn't wrap their heads around it. The funny part is though, I lost count at how many of those people I let rip my Grom around at the dealership back then, that fell in love with the whole mini bike scene because of the fun factor behind it and ended up buying one for themselves. It's weird lol but goes to show we're all wired differently and this mini bike scene is on another level where people will spend big $$ to modify them for no other reason than the fact that they enjoy it. At the end of the day, as long as we're having fun on 2-wheels, that's all that matters ;)
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My bucket list honda nothing else for me
Love this build. Gives the trail the slight boost on hp it needs. What I’m wondering though is how the new engine affects the mpg. I might try to do this myself and I love the trails high mpg, so I don’t want it to get too low, especially with it’s small fuel tank.
Would have been nice to know performance difference---hp, torque, speed etc.plus what is the cost. you really said a lot with out giving any real information.
Really improves the CT125, no question. Hard to believe you can get all that for only $299 extra. ;-)
sweet looking bike now that i have mine, my neighbors want one
I would think with all those modifications they would mount good suspension also
Awesome bike. But I have to ask is this $4000 bike now a $7000 bike?
Just like the CT125, the PG-1 cannot be had in the US. I do not want to wait two to three years before I see one on the west coast
So its got extra lights added for more light output but then the lights are tinted.
Maybe it's my earphones, but I couldn't tell any significant difference in the exhaust note. I guess you had to be there. Also, no mention of fuel consumption for the modified versus factory rig. I'm betting the range of this modified bike has been significantly reduced unless they also increased the fuel capacity, although no mention of fuel capacity was mentioned.
I have a ct110 and love it, I think then new trail 125 looks awesome too, but when I want more power I just ride a bigger bike. I don't completely understand modifying these little bikes. Maybe if I lived in a country where I was being taxed based on displacement and I was attempting to fly under the radar.
Dang Sweet!
Nice! Did the guy increase the fuel capacity?
No sir, still stock on fuel capacity but that's the #1 thing that most guys wish Honda would address - whether they're left stock or modified and needless to say, the modified guys are really wanting more lol!
It really depends on how much you ride though as most don't even come close to logging 100 miles in a single trip. Whereas some guys really eat up the miles on these things, so it just depends.
Appreciate ya watching and hopping in the conversation bud ;)
This bike seems like it would be the perfect urban commuter. With all the pot holes and bad roads here in NYC, riding a Vespa is sketchy. This custom Honda CT181, with its bigger wheels and narrow body is much better. What's it like to ride? Can you take this on short highway jaunts?
When I clicked on the video and heard the voice of this guy, I thought I clicked on a Engineering Explained video 😂
I had a 1700cc aircooled vtwin, so I’m thinking a 181 can stay cool enough. More recently I had a 78 CB125s cafe build which is a helluva fun way to ride a 125 Honda! The Cub always seems to me like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. I guess if you can’t decide between a scrambler or a moped it’s a scram-ped?
But would it stay cool if riding off road at low speeds?
Ohlins rear fully adjustable shocks would rock it.
“ Perfection”👍🏼
Beautiful build!
DAMN !!! Ashame it ain't from the factory like that and at an affordable price point for the working class bloke !!!
That blue hue has caught my eye, beautiful. Great video thanks again.
Oh yeah, that blue is absolutely B-E-A-UTIFUL and maaaan oh man was it beyond difficult to capture its true color on camera, without the rest of the shot being too light or dark etc. Definitely testing my limited skillset with a camera and its settings lol!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words and support as always, Jim ;)
@@HondaProKevin When I go to car shows I see photographer use a gray or white piece of cardboard, maybe that would help the camera get the correct hue.
I'd like to take that to Baja and tell the stadium trucks to catch me if they can. 😀
lol I like your thinking!
Not that this applies because this is a mod video but a new CT 125 is selling for $4,000 and I've been shopping around and found a cherry original CT 90 for $2,000. That's a no brainer.
Very nice Honda Trail 181! 💯