had mine just over 2 months now, 1300 miles on it, so much better than my cb125f i had. That little extra power makes a massive difference when it comes to keeping up with traffic. Done a 200+ mile trip with a friend and only used 2 bars of fuel. Highly recommend!
Either that speedo is really, REALLY optimistic or this is a very impressive little bike. Excellent review. Not just someone reading off the spec sheet, you make us feel like we're actually riding the bike. Thank you!
@@markpulling12 thanks for your reply! It's literally brand new so a bit sluggish atm I'm assured it'll be quicker after it's first oil change at 600 miles. Other than that it's a great fun whip it rolls round bends wonderfully and is great fun to ride. I think my only real bugbear is the 6 gears. While you're riding around town you need to click all the way up to fifth and then all the way down, you need to make a real effort to make sure you're in first at junctions which isn't something I've had on other 125s.
@@markd1328 nice one mark ...sounds great :). I've heard that one tooth bigger on the front sprocket and two smaller on the rear works well on these as they hit the rev limiter in top gear quite easily when run in Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 this is something I'm hoping to work on in the future, having put a few hundred miles in it in still genuinely enjoying it. I'm told after it's 600 mile service it should be a bit nippier. Just as a side note, did you find any difficulty using the controls while wearing boots? I'm a. Taller rider and wonder if there's a way to relocate the pegs to make the shift easier to use. I don't think this would be an issue for younger or smaller riders but for 6'3" me it's a bit awkward with the boots on
Enjoying your reviews Mark.... That is a cracking looking 125 and looks really well finished... ..Great effort.... Quite heavy though? although it seems to push on well enough. Look forward to your next ride👍
I got one new last September to replace my Honda CBR 125R,and I have to say I love it.Got it in that gorgeous green. Side note though the tank is ten litres,get 200 miles on a tank.
As your an owner i just thought i would ask hows the bike going any probs at all,i have just been offered a 2018 version in white and wanted to jus check out how they have been after a few miles are on the clock cheers mate ,peter from Newark Notts,
@@peterryan7827 I've had no problems at all,it really has surprised me just how good it is for such a small price.Just keep it clean and lubed you will be fine,also I use anti Corrosion spray on the metal work for added protection.Just something I've done to all my bikes.
I have passed my CBT & I am saving up for Keeway RKF 125cc in Lime Green so after watching this review I am happy to say am impressed & I will be getting Keeway 125cc thank you for making a review on the bike Mark Pulling
Nice video. The fuel tank is 10 litres,the top speed out of mine is 68mph GPS speedometer!! The bike speedometer was reading 76mph their is a deficit of 8mph.the gps seed is the more trusted speed,the limiter wouldn't let me go over 68mph its a shame,but i still love riding it.
I'm looking to get this motorbike soon. Just got to wait for my bank account to be looking healthy and I should be good to go. Thanks for the great review!
I have this bike (but in red) absolutely love it only thing is I find it slightly difficult to operate the rear brake. Bearing in mind I am 6’1” and have long legs compared to my torso
How are you finding it as a taller rider? I really want one but im worried about it being a bit small :( let me know if you can because it would really help
Great video 👍 Got my CBT coming up soon on one of these so good to get some background info on it What camera/mic setup do you use please? I’m new the biking and would like to invest in a decent one 🙂
I want to get this is there a black version of it and I’m not a bike guy I’m 18 6.4 do u reckon it’s suitable for a teen like me or do u recommend other bike I want something fun and cheap and maybe delivery sometime with in London. Thanks for the review u smashed it 👍
I bought one of these a few weeks ago and was really getting on with it ( have 350miles on it) it has its first service on Monday. Today taking it out stood up for a speed bump at 30mph and its sheared of the peg (that appears to be made of aluminium) on the gear changer side essentially making it unrideable.
@@markpulling12 I'm still waiting for it's first service! Because the peg snapped have had to wait, at about 450 miles, bought some replacements of amazon for £20. Cheers for your input BTW dude, its appreciated. There's a few other niggles I have too but I'm a new rider so I'll wait until the service to bring them up, from previous reading of forums the oil/filter change should make a significant difference. Fortunately I've been able to buy a car since so I might be able to sell the problem to someone else.
Mark if that little bike was painted bright orange 🍊 , you would be able to pass it of as a Ktm 125 from a distance. Great build quality too 👌. Cheers from Gary.
Hi Mark. Greetings Gustav from Slovakia. Thank you for a nice review of this really attractive bike. I want to ask you how the front fairing of the legs (knees) protects the knees from the onslaught of wind and so on: do you feel warm air flowing from the radiator while driving? I ask this because I am older and I like thermal comfort. I was very interested in this bike because of its design, parameters, price, weight and your review. I will be very grateful for your possible answer.
Hi Gustav ....your knees sit well into the petrol tank and are well shielded from the wind if it's cold ....you won't get any wam air from the engine or radiator as it's only a 125 cc and these don't put out much heat from the small engine These are great bikes for the money and I recommend it Regards mark
Great review Mark ( Thumbs up ) I really like your 125cc reviews , no matter the manufacturer . I am thinking of buying a new 125 as a 3rd bike , just for town commuting on , so looking forward to more reviews , atm the Honda SuperCub gets me thinking , but i've not got blinkers on yet best regards Shaun
Loving the look of this bike and was wondering,if you have any idea about any probs that may come with these after they have done say 10000 miles or so , by then common probs should show,and the reason i am asking is that i have just been offered one,a 2018 model, and was a little wary, as it is 3 years old aprox ,any advice would be brilliant,Yes loved the video..
Hi Peter sorry I don't know about issues past 10000 miles but these are reliable well built engines and with regular oil changes and care should be good for many years ...with Chinese bikes you must service them regularly .... especially if you are riding constantly through wet cold winters ...I'd recommend this bike looks well built to me Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks mark so much i have been up and down as to whether to risk it , but as i say the Chinese bikes do seem to be getting better reviews all the time, so thanks again.
14:35 Insurance over here is ridiculous - almost £1,000 for me to insure a 125cc - they don’t seem to care if it’s a £1000 or £3000 bike... needless to say I was quite shocked to see that... (Edit: I live in an area with pretty low vehicle crime so this isn’t why)
In South East Asia, most of our 125cc bike can easily do well over 80-90mph stock. Kinda funny to see EU being so restrictive on the bike specs being sold over there. Those linked brakes is a horrible way to train new riders on how to use their bikes imo. Btw Benelli also sells the same bike here but with larger 150cc displacement. And we also have the largest engine moped in the world(185cc single) being sold here. Someone should try & import it into UK LOL.
Hi Mark hope your well have you ever rode the aprilia rx 125 ? There decent for 125 78mph I had out one.bike wasn't broken in tho give one a try pal see what you think would love to hear your review on that bike mate.great review on the keeway mate 15hp 11kw the aprilia rx mate
@@markpulling12 its a crosser type bike mark 905mm seat height cst knobbies I wasn't sure how good knobbies are in the rain until I watched your vids. kp the good work up pal they do a supermoto aprilia sx 125 I've seen that hit 82mph on UA-cam pal but think that was when the lady had already broken in her engine when you look on the net at there specs it says top speed 65mph but trust me there quite abit faster than that lol there both faster than the ninja 125
Great bike but do you think I would be ok on it cause I’m 6 foot 2 and 16 and I live in France and I’m allowed to drive a 125cc bike so I’m just wondering would it be good enough for me?
Hi yes definitely you could ride it but you will be big on it ...unless you get something like a herald maverick 125 or sinnis apache which are tall Best regards mark
That's a stunner but I suspect for that reason you'd need a garage for it and I'd even be concerned about leaving it absolutely anywhere in Glasgow - there's so many thieving gits around, they steal push bikes from the city centre with 100s of people walking about... but it looks great and sounds as nice as any 125 I've ever heard (I've owned 2, and an RS100).
id really like to get this but in full black, with its pricing aswell seems reasonable for Brand new at £2,400 mark, hopefully insurance wouldn't be that bad on this, tho i don't have a DL or CBT Certificate yet atm im only 17, if i decide to get a bike first before a car this would be my first option, hopefully next year. also did i hear no ABS? is that a problem i should look into?
Hi yes these cheaper Chinese 125 s don't have abs ...they have a linked braking system instead worked from the rear brake ...no need to worry it works well ...abs isn't essential...we did without it for years Good luck with your biking career 👍 Mark
Mark seen one over the town centre where I live mate very impressed hes reckons mate hes had mark 77 mph out of it and he's said a lot faster than the kawasaki ninja 125 nice looking bike mark in the green
Hi andy ...77 mph lol 😂....so many people forget the speedos massively over read on Chinese bikes especially 125 s ...I gps tested it and got about 65 mph true flat out ...these have 12 hp ish ...but they are very good bikes generally Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 just passed my mod 1 mate the other week the other lad failed first time round ready for the mod 2 Mark is that easy enough been looking at the kawasaki ninja 650 are there any good been offered one for £5.000 from a kawasaki dealer 2020 plate where can you get cheap bike 🚲 insurance
@@ANDY-we7mr yes the ninja 650 is a very good bike can't go wrong that's a fair price For insurance just go on compare the market and buy the cheapest quote Enjoy your biking well done 👍 with the test cheers mark
E10 fuel just has more ethanol in it ... apparently it's compatible with 95% of vehicles since 2011 ...I think the e5 will still be available as the suoergrade ...cheers mark
@@ukajali6503 you would think the zontes would feel more powerful 14.5 hp vs say 12 hp of the keyway but honestly you can't feel it ....the zontes are beautifully made but the keyway are nice too ...the zontes has a nice upright position the keyway has quite an agressive position Either one is a winner ...you can't go wrong cheers mark
Hey guys, it looks amazing and i am having the opportunity to buy a used one from a dealership at 2k€ with around 400km. I am wondering if someone has feedback on riding it with a passanger on - i am asking simply because i'd like to go on small road trips with my girlfriend which is around 170cm. Another option would be a scooter, the kymco agility 125 r16+. Would appreciate the feedback, cheers
hi friend. Ive seen a guy using this bike for road trips with a passanger and 3 storage units and he said it pulls very nicely and it only burns 2.7L/KM
The one thing that Really bothers me about this bike is the way they mounted the front caliper. That's going to get hit by curbs, rocks or anything else that's a little bumpy. For a normal motorcycle that's not such a big issue. But most who ride a 125 are very young (from 16 years old here in Norway) and they may not pay attention to small details like a curb. If the front break fails due to damaged, it gets dangerous fast.
@@peterryan7827 mate Do not buy the bike,I have so many problems with mine (gears getting stuck ,the spidometer vibrates I have changed it 1 time and the the shock is skulking
Would be around 200 or less for a full licence rider. For 17yr old would be close to 1k or more. Depending on location. Where its stored and how many miles in a year.n
You invest in paddock stands which is a key element for real bikers. They are great for when cleaning and doing chain maintenance. Also preserves the tyre aswell
@@JDMz modern bike makers do nothing to help you, it's all about cheap production. They don't even have a connector block for the bundle of wires coming from the alt. You have have cut the wires if ever you take out the motor. Instrument clusters are sealed so if a bulb goes you're screwed. Superdreams and 400/4s were a work of art compared to bikes now.
Hi dimis ...you will be big on the bike but you'll still be able to ride it ok 125s are generally quite small in their dimensions maybe look at the herald maverick or sinnis terrain etc as they are bigger , failing that get one of these for a year or two then pass your test and then get something bigger Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 thanks mate. Love your reviews on bike very well done. I’m having this keeway for a year then doing my full bike license when I sell my car and the I would like the gsxs 750
If you can find a workshop that will do the valve clearances on these for under £300 - if they'll touch it at all - I will eat my lid. They'll never be inspected, let alone adjusted.
pretty good price. looks much better than older model keeways. Performance is ok, but 3 spark plugs is rather silly. And 12BHP, its ok, but well down on market leaders. Wonder what the Euro5 makes. Hopefully future UK bike market will do away with euro 4/5 or worse.
@@markpulling12 no probs. you might like the original, and my tweaked version. But before the ride starts, strap in. The chin camera TT ride isn't seen in races as they are not allowed. ua-cam.com/video/p-zocHNM8DM/v-deo.html
Mark meant the price for his age. It'll be high price for you because younger drivers are more of a risk. Also location. Mileage and where the bike is stored plays a major factor in insurance costs.
Change the tyres they are cheap cordials, change exhaust cut it off and get a slip on with db killer, change gearing 1 up 1 down as they are undergeared to meet regulations for learners, do all this for around 300 extra (over time) you have a perfect all round bike that will do at least 80mph
@@markpulling12 These are great bikes, i have the RKR and it is of course same engine slightly better performance due to the aerodynamics, The only downside as i say are those areas mentioned above, top speed is limited by the rev limiter but if you notice how short the gearing is for at least the first 3 gears it shows that the bike has been purposefully restricted within a lower rev torque limit(likely to satisfy emissions targets for eu4) the change in gearing will lower only slightly mileage on petrol and a small drop in acceleration but the bike barely touches the first two gears anyway so you will notice it once moving at speed limits. Of course all this requires a mechanics touch and is altering the bike for personal preference
@@Rogueonepigeon yes the gearing mod sounds great ...I hit the rev limiter on it a couple of times in top ...so that makes good sense to do .. Cheers mark
does this bike have abs, i was looking at the k-light but my older brother advised against it because not having abs can be dangerous in wet weather especially living in the uk
Hi all Chinese bikes apart from the zontes g1 u1 etc have cbs which is combined braking system...it works well the back brake works the front aswell :)
@@adam2jz596cbs is fine. Just don't brake sharp or panic brake. Use the 2 finger method. Cbs is cheaper to service. With abs you can still slide. Plus if an abs module fails outside of warranty. They're an eye watering price. You also have to keep the abs sensors and abs ring clean from debris for them to work properly
That's because you aint Done proper maintenance. Regular washing with proper motorclcye cleaners. Polishing. Chain cleaning and lubrication. Plus drying the bike off thoroughly and a good coat of acf50 or xcp would prevent your rust and corrosion issues. Lmao
It hits the rev limiter in top at 76 mph ...I'm sure someone out there knows how to remove the rev limit on these but it is at 9.5 k rpm so maybe not a good idea lol BOOM !
had mine just over 2 months now, 1300 miles on it, so much better than my cb125f i had. That little extra power makes a massive difference when it comes to keeping up with traffic. Done a 200+ mile trip with a friend and only used 2 bars of fuel. Highly recommend!
Thanks for the comment
Cheers mark
how is it a year on? top speed? how many mpg do you get?
Hi, how were you driving first 500-1000km. As my dealer said, no more than 60km/h to go.
Either that speedo is really, REALLY optimistic or this is a very impressive little bike.
Excellent review. Not just someone reading off the spec sheet, you make us feel like we're actually riding the bike. Thank you!
Thanks they are quick little machines ...the speedos do over read on all these by 5 mph or so but these should do about 70 mph flat out cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I'm a bit broad in the mid riff so that 5 might be optimistic!
Literally bought one yesterday and pick it up tomorrow, thanks for your review, can't wait to take it out!
Great choice ,:)
Enjoy your new bike
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 thanks for your reply! It's literally brand new so a bit sluggish atm I'm assured it'll be quicker after it's first oil change at 600 miles.
Other than that it's a great fun whip it rolls round bends wonderfully and is great fun to ride. I think my only real bugbear is the 6 gears. While you're riding around town you need to click all the way up to fifth and then all the way down, you need to make a real effort to make sure you're in first at junctions which isn't something I've had on other 125s.
@@markd1328 nice one mark ...sounds great :). I've heard that one tooth bigger on the front sprocket and two smaller on the rear works well on these as they hit the rev limiter in top gear quite easily when run in
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 this is something I'm hoping to work on in the future, having put a few hundred miles in it in still genuinely enjoying it. I'm told after it's 600 mile service it should be a bit nippier.
Just as a side note, did you find any difficulty using the controls while wearing boots? I'm a. Taller rider and wonder if there's a way to relocate the pegs to make the shift easier to use.
I don't think this would be an issue for younger or smaller riders but for 6'3" me it's a bit awkward with the boots on
I’m 5’10 and I’m quite heavy and mine hits a solid 77mph flat out it’s a really nice little bike and I do recommend for new riders
Enjoying your reviews Mark.... That is a cracking looking 125 and looks really well finished... ..Great effort.... Quite heavy though? although it seems to push on well enough. Look forward to your next ride👍
Had mine 6 months now....Great first bike hasn't let me down yet top speed 66mph so far cant fault it.
Just keep the revs up there and its amazing what these little bikes can do.
I’m a new comer to bikes and this is one I have gone for, your review really helped me out!
Thanks good luck with your biking career
Regards mark
I got one new last September to replace my Honda CBR 125R,and I have to say I love it.Got it in that gorgeous green. Side note though the tank is ten litres,get 200 miles on a tank.
Thanks for the comment Glenn
Cheers mark
As your an owner i just thought i would ask hows the bike going any probs at all,i have just been offered a 2018 version in white and wanted to jus check out how they have been after a few miles are on the clock cheers mate ,peter from Newark Notts,
@@peterryan7827 I've had no problems at all,it really has surprised me just how good it is for such a small price.Just keep it clean and lubed you will be fine,also I use anti Corrosion spray on the metal work for added protection.Just something I've done to all my bikes.
Hi , how does it compare to the cb125r.....
very nice test and very well timed- you pretty much sold this bike lol
I have passed my CBT & I am saving up for Keeway RKF 125cc in Lime Green so after watching this review I am happy to say am impressed & I will be getting Keeway 125cc thank you for making a review on the bike Mark Pulling
Many thanks good luck with your biking career 🙂👍
@@markpulling12 thanks might need it lol
Nice video. The fuel tank is 10 litres,the top speed out of mine is 68mph GPS speedometer!! The bike speedometer was reading 76mph their is a deficit of 8mph.the gps seed is the more trusted speed,the limiter wouldn't let me go over 68mph its a shame,but i still love riding it.
I'm looking to get this motorbike soon. Just got to wait for my bank account to be looking healthy and I should be good to go. Thanks for the great review!
Thanks great choice 😊
Selling my Honda cg and picking mine up today, felt a lot safer riding position wise compared to my Honda, can’t wait to get out on the road
Amazing review. Just bought one from the dealership in dorset. Looking forward to riding and trying her for myself.
Thanks James great choice 😊
I have this bike (but in red) absolutely love it only thing is I find it slightly difficult to operate the rear brake. Bearing in mind I am 6’1” and have long legs compared to my torso
Nice one james ... great bike .
Cheers mark
How are you finding it as a taller rider? I really want one but im worried about it being a bit small :( let me know if you can because it would really help
RKF is a very good motorcycles and you have described about the motorcycle very nicely.I love to own a keeway RKF🏍️🏍️🏍️ Motorcycles💛💛💛
Many thanks 😊
Great video 👍
Got my CBT coming up soon on one of these so good to get some background info on it
What camera/mic setup do you use please? I’m new the biking and would like to invest in a decent one 🙂
Hi Adam ....nothing too flash
Gopro hero 7 black and purple panda mic cheers mark
Great looking small bike with great fuel economy would prefer this over a scooter so easy to ride
I want to get this is there a black version of it and I’m not a bike guy I’m 18 6.4 do u reckon it’s suitable for a teen like me or do u recommend other bike I want something fun and cheap and maybe delivery sometime with in London. Thanks for the review u smashed it 👍
Hi yes you will be big on it at 6 ft 4 but ok . Bigger alternatives are herald maverick 125 or sinnis terrain
Cheers mark
I bought one of these a few weeks ago and was really getting on with it ( have 350miles on it) it has its first service on Monday. Today taking it out stood up for a speed bump at 30mph and its sheared of the peg (that appears to be made of aluminium) on the gear changer side essentially making it unrideable.
Oh ...hope you get it fixed ok under warranty
You was standing on the peg and it broke, that is a serious fault, hope you did not injure yourself?
@@markpulling12 I'm still waiting for it's first service! Because the peg snapped have had to wait, at about 450 miles, bought some replacements of amazon for £20. Cheers for your input BTW dude, its appreciated. There's a few other niggles I have too but I'm a new rider so I'll wait until the service to bring them up, from previous reading of forums the oil/filter change should make a significant difference. Fortunately I've been able to buy a car since so I might be able to sell the problem to someone else.
Lucky u we’re not injured 🤕
Keeway bike looks awesome super review mark like very much 👍
In my country it was Benelli 150s se it was same at this one design.. and I will buy it soon 🥺
Just curious if you’re going to be doing some bigger cc bikes soon and not the 125cc’s. Thanks
Yes definitely in a month or so :)
Have a look at my channel ...bigger bikes are what I usually do
Regards mark
Keeway really need to put that engine in the Superlight & K-Lite.
This green RKF would look better with black wheels , but with green rim tape .
Very nice review 👌 brother
keep it up good information for beginners
especially who are thinking about any 125 cc . God bless 🙌 you .
Mark if that little bike was painted bright orange 🍊 , you would be able to pass it of as a Ktm 125 from a distance. Great build quality too 👌. Cheers from Gary.
Yes gary agreed ....the build quality is great regards mark
Smart little bike. Great vid as always, keep well.
Thanks ....it's very impressive for the money cheers mark
Hi Mark. Greetings Gustav from Slovakia. Thank you for a nice review of this really attractive bike. I want to ask you how the front fairing of the legs (knees) protects the knees from the onslaught of wind and so on: do you feel warm air flowing from the radiator while driving? I ask this because I am older and I like thermal comfort. I was very interested in this bike because of its design, parameters, price, weight and your review. I will be very grateful for your possible answer.
Hi Gustav ....your knees sit well into the petrol tank and are well shielded from the wind if it's cold ....you won't get any wam air from the engine or radiator as it's only a 125 cc and these don't put out much heat from the small engine
These are great bikes for the money and I recommend it
Regards mark
Great review Mark ( Thumbs up )
I really like your 125cc reviews , no matter the manufacturer .
I am thinking of buying a new 125 as a 3rd bike , just for town commuting on , so looking forward to more reviews , atm the Honda SuperCub gets me thinking , but i've not got blinkers on yet
best regards Shaun
Thanks Shaun...yes great idea getting a 125 as a run around ...you can't beat them for town work
Regards mark
Very nice review. Would you take this one over the Zontes 125?
It's nearly as nice but alot cheaper .. so probably yes :)
Cheers mark
Loving the look of this bike and was wondering,if you have any idea about any probs that may come with these after they have done say 10000 miles or so , by then common probs should show,and the reason i am asking is that i have just been offered one,a 2018 model, and was a little wary, as it is 3 years old aprox ,any advice would be brilliant,Yes loved the video..
Hi Peter sorry I don't know about issues past 10000 miles but these are reliable well built engines and with regular oil changes and care should be good for many years ...with Chinese bikes you must service them regularly .... especially if you are riding constantly through wet cold winters ...I'd recommend this bike looks well built to me
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks mark so much i have been up and down as to whether to risk it , but as i say the Chinese bikes do seem to be getting better reviews all the time, so thanks again.
I have a TNT125 benelli been looking at rkf really nice bike 🏍
Just seen this video and I have just brought the keeway rkf and there awesome bike and in the same colour green
Great choice jay !
14:35 Insurance over here is ridiculous - almost £1,000 for me to insure a 125cc - they don’t seem to care if it’s a £1000 or £3000 bike... needless to say I was quite shocked to see that... (Edit: I live in an area with pretty low vehicle crime so this isn’t why)
Mine was 1500...
@@jezzaenglish8411 London?
In South East Asia, most of our 125cc bike can easily do well over 80-90mph stock. Kinda funny to see EU being so restrictive on the bike specs being sold over there. Those linked brakes is a horrible way to train new riders on how to use their bikes imo. Btw Benelli also sells the same bike here but with larger 150cc displacement. And we also have the largest engine moped in the world(185cc single) being sold here. Someone should try & import it into UK LOL.
Thanks for the great comment . Cheers mark
Hi Mark hope your well have you ever rode the aprilia rx 125 ? There decent for 125 78mph I had out one.bike wasn't broken in tho give one a try pal see what you think would love to hear your review on that bike mate.great review on the keeway mate 15hp 11kw the aprilia rx mate
No never tried that aprilia but they sound great and quick for a 125
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 its a crosser type bike mark 905mm seat height cst knobbies I wasn't sure how good knobbies are in the rain until I watched your vids. kp the good work up pal they do a supermoto aprilia sx 125 I've seen that hit 82mph on UA-cam pal but think that was when the lady had already broken in her engine when you look on the net at there specs it says top speed 65mph but trust me there quite abit faster than that lol there both faster than the ninja 125
If you buy the bike which I really recommend you do it’s amazing service it every 2000 miles because it’s a busy little engine
Great bike but do you think I would be ok on it cause I’m 6 foot 2 and 16 and I live in France and I’m allowed to drive a 125cc bike so I’m just wondering would it be good enough for me?
Hi yes definitely you could ride it but you will be big on it ...unless you get something like a herald maverick 125 or sinnis apache which are tall
Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 thank you very much👍
Very nice little bike the kids today are spoilt
Thanks Kevin ....I had a yamaha rxs 100 in 1987 ....not bad but nothing like this ! :)
@@markpulling12 I had a 1989 Honda CG125 certainly not the fastest bike in the world
nice review by the way,how much is tha price if we convert into philippine money?
Hi thanks for the comment it's about £3100 gbp which is
212,767.15 peso
Thanks mark
That's a stunner but I suspect for that reason you'd need a garage for it and I'd even be concerned about leaving it absolutely anywhere in Glasgow - there's so many thieving gits around, they steal push bikes from the city centre with 100s of people walking about... but it looks great and sounds as nice as any 125 I've ever heard (I've owned 2, and an RS100).
id really like to get this but in full black, with its pricing aswell seems reasonable for Brand new at £2,400 mark, hopefully insurance wouldn't be that bad on this, tho i don't have a DL or CBT Certificate yet atm im only 17, if i decide to get a bike first before a car this would be my first option, hopefully next year.
also did i hear no ABS? is that a problem i should look into?
Hi yes these cheaper Chinese 125 s don't have abs ...they have a linked braking system instead worked from the rear brake ...no need to worry it works well ...abs isn't essential...we did without it for years
Good luck with your biking career 👍
Mark
this is a very informative review. Thanks
I have same bike love it
Great review Mark, just ordered a black 1 👍
Great choice Lesley ...these are great :)out of interest where did you get it from ?
@@markpulling12 bought it from Motorbikes 4all in Malvern, very helpful with a great choice of bikes.
@@lesleydavies2988 brilliant sounds great
@@markpulling12 thanks for your great review 👍
Is there any chance of a Herold Brat 125 review? I'm doing my cbt when lockdown is over :)
Yes the brat is cool....Ill see what my dealership has available when the lockdown ends cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Cheers Mark, love the vids :)
This is a very informative review, the best one for this bike. thank you Sir.
My pleasure thanks
Mark seen one over the town centre where I live mate very impressed hes reckons mate hes had mark 77 mph out of it and he's said a lot faster than the kawasaki ninja 125 nice looking bike mark in the green
Hi andy ...77 mph lol 😂....so many people forget the speedos massively over read on Chinese bikes especially 125 s ...I gps tested it and got about 65 mph true flat out ...these have 12 hp ish ...but they are very good bikes generally
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 just passed my mod 1 mate the other week the other lad failed first time round ready for the mod 2 Mark is that easy enough been looking at the kawasaki ninja 650 are there any good been offered one for £5.000 from a kawasaki dealer 2020 plate where can you get cheap bike 🚲 insurance
@@ANDY-we7mr yes the ninja 650 is a very good bike can't go wrong that's a fair price
For insurance just go on compare the market and buy the cheapest quote
Enjoy your biking well done 👍 with the test cheers mark
Getting one of these in a few weeks looks brilliant and will be a nice first little bike
This might be a stupid question but when you say the insurance price do you mean monthly or yearly
Hi joshua ...i meant yearly for me at 51 years old but for younger riders its going to be alot more cheers mark
Amazing bike. Thanks Mark........Sal : )
Hello, do you think this would be a good choice for me since i am 165 cm tall?
Hi yes it should be fine ...it's quite a light bike and the seat height is low
Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 Thank you Mark !
Would you say it is for people over 1,80m? Because im 1,83 and i think it might me a littlebit too small
Hi you will be big on it but you will be able to ride it ok
The seat isn't that low on these like say a cruiser :)
Regards mark
Both seats look better padded and more comfy than my ninjas !
They aren't lol! They're well firm so you need to be packing some booty to ride this whip.
Will the linked brakes affect slow speed manoeuvring practices for mod1 ? Also, how does it perform for emergency braking?
Hi arnie ...the linked brakes work very well for your mod 1 , rear does front and rear and they stop very well in an emergency ,:)
All the best mark
Might wonna consider reviewing the lxr 125
Thanks I'll check it out :)
Do you know if it will be good on e10 with this new fuel change coming in summer
E10 fuel just has more ethanol in it ... apparently it's compatible with 95% of vehicles since 2011 ...I think the e5 will still be available as the suoergrade ...cheers mark
Don't use e10. Especially in winter. Use e5 fuel like shell v power. Esso synergy plus 99..
I am 6 foot and danglely would this bike be a good fit
Hi Mathew...it would be fine ...another tall 125 is the lexmoto RSS or lxr cheers mark
Hi! What is your height i am 194 cm that is 6feet 3 and i don t know if i fit this bike. Can u help me?
Hi I'm 5ft 7 you'll be big on this bike but will still be able to ride it ok
You might want to look at tall bikes like the Sinnis smr 125
Cheers mark
This Keeway or Zontes U125? What do You thing?
Hi I'd go with the keyway ...it's nearly as nice as the zontes but alot cheaper here in the uk ... thanks Mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks, but isn’t there a difference in power felt in favor of Zontes? Zontes allso has ABS.
@@ukajali6503 you would think the zontes would feel more powerful 14.5 hp vs say 12 hp of the keyway but honestly you can't feel it ....the zontes are beautifully made but the keyway are nice too ...the zontes has a nice upright position the keyway has quite an agressive position
Either one is a winner ...you can't go wrong cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thank You. Kind regards from Poland!
I like this bike very much. In holland i cant buy it.. :(
Hey guys, it looks amazing and i am having the opportunity to buy a used one from a dealership at 2k€ with around 400km. I am wondering if someone has feedback on riding it with a passanger on - i am asking simply because i'd like to go on small road trips with my girlfriend which is around 170cm. Another option would be a scooter, the kymco agility 125 r16+. Would appreciate the feedback, cheers
hi friend. Ive seen a guy using this bike for road trips with a passanger and 3 storage units and he said it pulls very nicely and it only burns 2.7L/KM
Just thought I should let you know. You're riding on the wrong side of the road, mate! 😂 just kidding
The one thing that Really bothers me about this bike is the way they mounted the front caliper. That's going to get hit by curbs, rocks or anything else that's a little bumpy. For a normal motorcycle that's not such a big issue. But most who ride a 125 are very young (from 16 years old here in Norway) and they may not pay attention to small details like a curb. If the front break fails due to damaged, it gets dangerous fast.
Thanks for that very good point i have just been offered one and am glad of any advice,.
@@peterryan7827 mate Do not buy the bike,I have so many problems with mine (gears getting stuck ,the spidometer vibrates I have changed it 1 time and the the shock is skulking
@@edwardciura699 Thanks foir rhis so can i ask how many miles on the clock before you got all these probs,
£200 insurance for a 17yr old Naaaaaa!(I take it that's without L plates?)
Would be around 200 or less for a full licence rider. For 17yr old would be close to 1k or more. Depending on location. Where its stored and how many miles in a year.n
Is the size of this bike similar to a ktm duke 125? I m afriad that the bike will look small when i ride it
Hi yes it's a similar size ...it's quite a nice size and great fun to ride :)
@@markpulling12 would you pick this one over an yzf 125 or a cbr 125?
Yes I'd go for this ;)
@@markpulling12 do you know how fast is it 0-100 ?
@@swifty954 o-100 k pH would be something like 10 seconds :)
Is this bike for a women? I em short 165cm..
Hi Ivana yes it will be fine ...it's small and light
Best wishes mark
Three spark plugs plus lean burn just says to me that euro emissions regs are getting stupid.
Are you able to do a video on lexmoto vendetta 250cc plz
I'll have a look into these donald and see what I can do regards mark
Which year model is this 20 or 21
Hi it's a 20 e4 but the new 21 e5 is the same but more money lol
Regards mark
Can i buy it in India and what's the price in indian rupes
autos.maxabout.com/bikes/dealers/keeway
Oil sight glass and no mainstand. So how's that meant to work?
Just hold the bike upright and have a glance down at the oil level tom
It's quite easy once you get the hang of it cheers mark
You invest in paddock stands which is a key element for real bikers. They are great for when cleaning and doing chain maintenance. Also preserves the tyre aswell
@@JDMz modern bike makers do nothing to help you, it's all about cheap production. They don't even have a connector block for the bundle of wires coming from the alt. You have have cut the wires if ever you take out the motor. Instrument clusters are sealed so if a bulb goes you're screwed. Superdreams and 400/4s were a work of art compared to bikes now.
Will it be to small for me??? ( I'm 1.93cm)
Hi dimis ...you will be big on the bike but you'll still be able to ride it ok
125s are generally quite small in their dimensions maybe look at the herald maverick or sinnis terrain etc as they are bigger , failing that get one of these for a year or two then pass your test and then get something bigger
Best regards mark
Pick mine up Sunday
Great choice !
@@markpulling12 thanks mate. Love your reviews on bike very well done. I’m having this keeway for a year then doing my full bike license when I sell my car and the I would like the gsxs 750
If you can find a workshop that will do the valve clearances on these for under £300 - if they'll touch it at all - I will eat my lid. They'll never be inspected, let alone adjusted.
pretty good price. looks much better than older model keeways.
Performance is ok, but 3 spark plugs is rather silly. And 12BHP, its ok, but well down on market leaders. Wonder what the Euro5 makes.
Hopefully future UK bike market will do away with euro 4/5 or worse.
Thanks for the comment
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 no probs. you might like the original, and my tweaked version. But before the ride starts, strap in. The chin camera TT ride isn't seen in races as they are not allowed.
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Why am I watching this again, I already bought one 🤣
Haha 😂😆
200 pounds insurance?? I’m 20 and mines coming back at 1000…
Mark meant the price for his age. It'll be high price for you because younger drivers are more of a risk. Also location. Mileage and where the bike is stored plays a major factor in insurance costs.
Any one know valve clerance for this model?
Looks like it has borrowed design ideas from a few manufacturers.
Change the tyres they are cheap cordials, change exhaust cut it off and get a slip on with db killer, change gearing 1 up 1 down as they are undergeared to meet regulations for learners, do all this for around 300 extra (over time) you have a perfect all round bike that will do at least 80mph
Cheers thanks for the info :)
@@markpulling12 These are great bikes, i have the RKR and it is of course same engine slightly better performance due to the aerodynamics, The only downside as i say are those areas mentioned above, top speed is limited by the rev limiter but if you notice how short the gearing is for at least the first 3 gears it shows that the bike has been purposefully restricted within a lower rev torque limit(likely to satisfy emissions targets for eu4) the change in gearing will lower only slightly mileage on petrol and a small drop in acceleration but the bike barely touches the first two gears anyway so you will notice it once moving at speed limits. Of course all this requires a mechanics touch and is altering the bike for personal preference
@@Rogueonepigeon yes the gearing mod sounds great ...I hit the rev limiter on it a couple of times in top ...so that makes good sense to do .. Cheers mark
That foot break looks a bit low.
The E5 versions are more expensive due to the increased VAT due yo brexit.
It’s great fun! Lol
does this bike have abs, i was looking at the k-light but my older brother advised against it because not having abs can be dangerous in wet weather especially living in the uk
Hi all Chinese bikes apart from the zontes g1 u1 etc have cbs which is combined braking system...it works well the back brake works the front aswell :)
@@markpulling12 thank you for the response i appreciate it and with correct use of the brakes this should be safe in all weather conditions?
@@adam2jz596 hi yes it will be fine in bad weather ...no probs 👍
@@adam2jz596cbs is fine. Just don't brake sharp or panic brake. Use the 2 finger method. Cbs is cheaper to service. With abs you can still slide. Plus if an abs module fails outside of warranty. They're an eye watering price. You also have to keep the abs sensors and abs ring clean from debris for them to work properly
This is obviously ECU restricted . My carburated Chinese air cooled 125 do top 66 mph
Not 66mph gps😂. It'll show 66 on the clock but won't do 66mph gps😂
@@JDMz I'll upload a video of me burning it
Dont waist ur money. Get the new zontes.. much better build quality more power more reliable.. keeway are good looking bikes but thats it.
12,8 horse power*
i HAVE ONE, IT'S NEVER BEEN OUT IN THE RAIN BUT IS STARTING TO RUST, GO FIGURE AND 60MPH ON THE CLOCK IS 55 MPH TRUE SPEED.
The rust is probably cause by road salt if you've ridden it through the winters
Thanks for the comment
Cheers mark
Bollocks
That's because you aint Done proper maintenance. Regular washing with proper motorclcye cleaners. Polishing. Chain cleaning and lubrication. Plus drying the bike off thoroughly and a good coat of acf50 or xcp would prevent your rust and corrosion issues. Lmao
Top speed 76mph because I limited
It hits the rev limiter in top at 76 mph ...I'm sure someone out there knows how to remove the rev limit on these but it is at 9.5 k rpm so maybe not a good idea lol
BOOM !
Back mudguard is bloody hideous.
Definitely needs a tail tidy !
Copy of Benelli 180s