Great vid! thanks for the review of the bike. I live just below the hill you started on (Gilwern Hill) - quite a surprise when I stumbled on your vid! Great to see some of the local scenery. Keep posting, very enjoyable vid. All the best and stay safe.
Actually this bike isn't powerful, it's slow, very basic (you can't see how much fuel you have) tires of this size made for off road and on road aren't easy to find, front light is terrible, the seat is actually not that high, if you're tall that's not gonna be easy for your back, BUUUUT....... This is the best bike ever. That was my first motorcycle, I had so much fun on it, in my eyes it was a technological miracle that this little thing could carry me anywhere I wanted for so cheap. I had bought it for 800 euros, 30 000 kilometers, it was a good deal. I have so many good memories with that bike that I just had to buy it again, which I did recently. Sadly, now that I have gotten used of much bigger bikes, now that I have been spoiled, this little one feels boring. I can't find the same vibe again, but still I'm very happy to have it for short rides... and I forgot to say this bike is unbelievably reliable. It's just incredible. It can run even with no oil or very few.
It’s so cool seeing someone ride the bike I want around the roads I know! I turn 17 in less than a month so I’ve been scouring eBay relentlessly for this bike! Thank you for the video!
I got one when I first start riding. I got 50mph down hill with wind behind me. I commuted to work on it. Did so many miles over 12 months. It just spent more time in the garage under warranty than myself riding. Good luck with test and welcome to the family. PS Honda hornet 650 or Suzuki gsx650f are good first big capacity bikes.
My first bike, over 30yrs ago, was a 1986 Honda XL125RF- this bike's grandad. Was perfect for tearing up the New Forest... I currently have a Honda VTX1800S cruiser and a 125 tiny old school monkey bike, so quite polar opposites! I'm thinking of another little XL for light off road duties around the same area you're filming as I'm just down the road now. I used to get an indicated 80mph out of mine, so a realistic 72/75 I'd say? I got a Yammy DT125R after which would blow it away with the valve opened up, but nowhere near as reliable. How I miss old C464DVF.....
I just put a deposit on a new '22 red XR150L today. Not my first bike, but it's my first Philippines motorcycle. I'm 6'3" and I fit great. Good price ($1820 USD), big 12L tank, rear rack, good enough suspension for the bad roads here, wide comfortable seat. I like that I'm not passing myself every few seconds, most bikes are scooters and step throughs here. I get it next week..
@@SW-rides thanks, going to drive close to home first to adapt to the chaos of traffic here. I will have to outlaw it home from the dealer as I don't have a Philippines driving license yet. Fortunately there is stuff I can ride to that is very close and we have an e-trike (sloooooow) that has been conditioning me to the driving here. I'm working on my permanent visa, so getting a license will be added as a priority.
Good video. I've just bought an xr125 for my first bike. Thinking about getting an exhaust for it like you have, yours sounds great, do you know which size silencer it is? As there's a few options, and I don't want to make it obnoxiously loud lol
Thanks, this one is pretty loud even with the baffle in, not sure on the size was already on the bike when I bought it, I think it's about a 350mm can roughly
Hey love this one ! But how did u find it for £800 ?? I still cant see any under £1800-2000 used. Really been digging would appreciate your help ! Thanks
Hi, when I bought it it was off the road a few years after failing an MOT. Needed about £400 worth of parts (mainly a new swing arm) so it wasn't exactly the best example!
Just the bike im looking at. Like you never ridden before the cbt this month, been off road but thats different. Just done my theory today. But need a 125 to get me comfortable and relaxed more in my own time. On the cbt my hand where tingling and numb. Bloke said i needed to relax more its because i was so tense gripping the handles. So yeah i need a 125 these clean on ebay seem to be around 2k 2.5k . Tatty ones around a grand. And advice on what to look for on these and how to relax to get the feeling back in my hands 😂
Check the swingarm on the underneath/right in the middle by the wheel, mine was rotten and cost me a few hundred quid for a new one. But other than that I only changed chain sprockets etc and did fork seals etc mine was £800 without an MOT but cost me about £400 to get roadworthy doing all the work myself
Hi, I can't really speak about the DT as I haven't owned one but the XR is extremely reliable and just check the swingarm for rust ! I also have a new video with more details about the specs of the bike
Both are reliable, and almost the same in power. In the end, it's more about which one FEELS better in your opinion. That's what matters most, so try and test ride both before choosing, if at all possible. Cheers!
It's also a good bike for old farts who've had big ones and little ones and just want something to tootle about on and run a few errands as well. Mine was made in Brazil of all places.
Absolutely, it's a great little bike. Been owned by two of my friends as their first bike since I made this video! This one was also from Brazil the new swingarm I got from honda had "made in Brazil" on the box as well
Ahhh man this brings back such good memories, the XR125 was my first bike when I was about 18, I'm now 29 and miss the adventures I had on it!
It was a great first bike to have
As a beginner rider I rode the slightly bigger engined XR150 around northern Vietnam. Absolutely brilliant machine. Handled everything very well.
I've just bought a XR125 2004... Will be my project bike for this summer!
Keep us posted for future updates please 👍🏻
Bike has moved on to my friend now as I passed my test and bought something a bit different! I'm sure you will have great fun with the XR
Great vid! thanks for the review of the bike. I live just below the hill you started on (Gilwern Hill) - quite a surprise when I stumbled on your vid! Great to see some of the local scenery. Keep posting, very enjoyable vid. All the best and stay safe.
Thank you very much for the comment,. Will be posting more soon once the weather improves a bit. Have my full licence and a new bike 👀
Actually this bike isn't powerful, it's slow, very basic (you can't see how much fuel you have) tires of this size made for off road and on road aren't easy to find, front light is terrible, the seat is actually not that high, if you're tall that's not gonna be easy for your back, BUUUUT....... This is the best bike ever. That was my first motorcycle, I had so much fun on it, in my eyes it was a technological miracle that this little thing could carry me anywhere I wanted for so cheap. I had bought it for 800 euros, 30 000 kilometers, it was a good deal. I have so many good memories with that bike that I just had to buy it again, which I did recently. Sadly, now that I have gotten used of much bigger bikes, now that I have been spoiled, this little one feels boring. I can't find the same vibe again, but still I'm very happy to have it for short rides... and I forgot to say this bike is unbelievably reliable. It's just incredible. It can run even with no oil or very few.
How much did you pay for it now?
I'm just wondering what is the realistic value of them these days
@@PipeOPhile It had 20 000 km I paid it 1300 euros
I recently came across one for sale for 4000€😮 and now that ur telling me the prices you got it i think its a bit overpriced 4000€@@SimarDesign
It’s so cool seeing someone ride the bike I want around the roads I know! I turn 17 in less than a month so I’ve been scouring eBay relentlessly for this bike! Thank you for the video!
Beautiful sound
I got one when I first start riding. I got 50mph down hill with wind behind me. I commuted to work on it. Did so many miles over 12 months. It just spent more time in the garage under warranty than myself riding. Good luck with test and welcome to the family. PS Honda hornet 650 or Suzuki gsx650f are good first big capacity bikes.
Good video m8. Great wee bikes.
They are!
I Have a honda xr 125 also. I Have traveled far on the road also used off road. I love it. Great bike.
great vlog! Can you also kindly vlog the future upgrades on the bike? watching from Philippines
Tha k you very much appreciated the comment for my first vlog.
I am uploading a new video today with some more details on the bike
Dziękuję za prezentację
Thank you for watching
My first bike, over 30yrs ago, was a 1986 Honda XL125RF- this bike's grandad. Was perfect for tearing up the New Forest... I currently have a Honda VTX1800S cruiser and a 125 tiny old school monkey bike, so quite polar opposites! I'm thinking of another little XL for light off road duties around the same area you're filming as I'm just down the road now. I used to get an indicated 80mph out of mine, so a realistic 72/75 I'd say? I got a Yammy DT125R after which would blow it away with the valve opened up, but nowhere near as reliable. How I miss old C464DVF.....
I just put a deposit on a new '22 red XR150L today. Not my first bike, but it's my first Philippines motorcycle. I'm 6'3" and I fit great. Good price ($1820 USD), big 12L tank, rear rack, good enough suspension for the bad roads here, wide comfortable seat. I like that I'm not passing myself every few seconds, most bikes are scooters and step throughs here. I get it next week..
Bet you can't wait, enjoy it
@@SW-rides thanks, going to drive close to home first to adapt to the chaos of traffic here. I will have to outlaw it home from the dealer as I don't have a Philippines driving license yet. Fortunately there is stuff I can ride to that is very close and we have an e-trike (sloooooow) that has been conditioning me to the driving here. I'm working on my permanent visa, so getting a license will be added as a priority.
Where did you buy it? And where are you from? Cause where I’m from it 2,322.27 brand new
I’m looking at one of these as a second off road bike 👍🏻
Wondefull machine
nice biKE and watch there nice combo
Thanks for watching
Do you have link on covers on from sunspension (the black one)
Good video. I've just bought an xr125 for my first bike. Thinking about getting an exhaust for it like you have, yours sounds great, do you know which size silencer it is? As there's a few options, and I don't want to make it obnoxiously loud lol
Thanks, this one is pretty loud even with the baffle in, not sure on the size was already on the bike when I bought it, I think it's about a 350mm can roughly
Cheers mate 👍
Just collect money and buy better bike)
Hey love this one ! But how did u find it for £800 ?? I still cant see any under £1800-2000 used. Really been digging would appreciate your help ! Thanks
Hi, when I bought it it was off the road a few years after failing an MOT. Needed about £400 worth of parts (mainly a new swing arm) so it wasn't exactly the best example!
Just the bike im looking at. Like you never ridden before the cbt this month, been off road but thats different. Just done my theory today. But need a 125 to get me comfortable and relaxed more in my own time. On the cbt my hand where tingling and numb. Bloke said i needed to relax more its because i was so tense gripping the handles. So yeah i need a 125 these clean on ebay seem to be around 2k 2.5k . Tatty ones around a grand. And advice on what to look for on these and how to relax to get the feeling back in my hands 😂
Check the swingarm on the underneath/right in the middle by the wheel, mine was rotten and cost me a few hundred quid for a new one. But other than that I only changed chain sprockets etc and did fork seals etc mine was £800 without an MOT but cost me about £400 to get roadworthy doing all the work myself
How does it compare to the XL varadero? What would you think is better for daily riding on dirt and asphalt?
Haven't ridden a varadero but I imagine it would be better on road withe the twin engine but definitely not as good offroad
im 14 i want to get it is it a good choice? im getting a beat up one for 1k
can you tell me which exaust you have. great video.
It's a black widow exhaust
@@SW-rides thx
Love the XR. I have just got one in my 50`s. That exhaust sounds terrible.
Wouldn't have been my first choice but was on the bike when I bought it and I wasn't keeping it long enough to worry about changing it.
Hi, I'm hesitating out of getting a honda xr 125 or a yamaha dt 125. What would you recommend me?
Thanks
Hi, I can't really speak about the DT as I haven't owned one but the XR is extremely reliable and just check the swingarm for rust ! I also have a new video with more details about the specs of the bike
Both are reliable, and almost the same in power. In the end, it's more about which one FEELS better in your opinion. That's what matters most, so try and test ride both before choosing, if at all possible.
Cheers!
Prawdopodobnie taki sobie kupię
Let me know how you like it 👍
@@SW-rides Ill let you know
What’s the max speed you get out of it
62mph/100kmh on GPS but that shows over 70 on the clocks which are a bit optimistic
Wo hast du deinen Auspuff her?
It is from black widow
Are you selling this bike ??? Im after one
sold it a while ago to a friend after I got my full licence, he's sold it on to another friend now, its a great first bike!
It's also a good bike for old farts who've had big ones and little ones and just want something to tootle about on and run a few errands as well. Mine was made in Brazil of all places.
Absolutely, it's a great little bike. Been owned by two of my friends as their first bike since I made this video! This one was also from Brazil the new swingarm I got from honda had "made in Brazil" on the box as well
@@SW-rides I guess Honda maintain tight control of the build quality - no carnaval week slip ups....🤣