They take advantage of the fact that you can ride 125cc without extra license in many countries. (More people buy 125cc out of convenience because of this)
Considering that 125cc are for 16 years old, I think its not expensive or cheap. If it was cheap we would have a LOT of teenagers on roads. And ofc if u r 18+ it makes no sense spending 5k for a 125cc
I agree , they can have all the fancy tech but the bottom line is that they will only do 65-70 mph. You simply don't need that much tech to do those speeds , just a decent set of tyres. Spend a couple of grand at most then move on from a 125 a.s.a.p to something bigger. You can get a really nice used 600 for the price of one of these new 125's. The Honda CBR 600 would be my pick , ultra reliable and almost bomb proof !!
There Is no 2 stroke so you are wrong, 2 stroke are really too expensive 10k for a 125 Is wild, im italian and here there are so many 125 2 stroke but too expensive the medium price for an used One Is about 7k € if you want a 2016-2022 bike
Just bought my daughter the Kawasaki z125 with £500 off at the moment made it £3700 OTR, making it the cheapest new Japanese 125s other then the Honda CB125F. It is a fantastic looking bike and rides really nicely.
Personal choice and funds. Dont assume 125s are just for kids with limited money.Many older riders choose 125 for weekend fun on country lanes. To me, I'm lucky, and money wasn't too much of a consideration. I ride my XSR125 because it's great fun and great looking. So to me, best choice
Will there be a 2024 video for the retro 125cc. Seen some interesting concepts and prototypes from a year or 2 ago so wondering if they r coming in 2024??
I'm on a 2023 R125. Passed the CBT about 3 months ago and already done 1900 miles. Magnificent bike, comfortable to ride at 6'3 (a little bit cramped in full tuck), amazing to throw through corners (and if your balls are big enough you can keep up with bigger bikes through the corners). No motorways on Jersey so can't give comments on motorway journeys, but I have hit 78 on it with some room for more. Traction control seems to work quite well, had quite a few near-drops in the wet if it weren't for TCS
What I do need is not a 125 ccm bike, but a really light one. My Honda CB125R weights 130 kg. Perfect. It just runs about 105 km/h with all tricks applied. That’s bad. Now I want to upsize back to around 300-500 ccm but still be light.
Yeah mate they’re brilliant my quote for a 2023 Mt-125 was £1333 per year I phoned up the day I passed my cbt was suprised as bennets and the other main ones quoted 3-5k 😮
Herald Brat is exceptional value along with the Herald Classic. Love what the company is doing to help new riders. Great strategy and will encourage loyalty to the brand for larger bike ls after A licence pass.
@@FrancisJames95In downhill.Or if you want to kill engine. I did 130 kmh vmax in my Zontes U125.And engine was at 10K rpm,at redline. Healthy range of all these 125ccs are 70-80 kmh.
I can’t be the only one who thinks the new dukes are not as nice looking as the 2 generation 2017-2023 dukes I had the option between a brand new 2024 or a used 2023 and I chose the used 2023
Really disappointed that lexmoto isnt here at all. They've really established themselves at a good budget and its insane that they're not mentioned here
Honda should bring the CB125 as a trail bike. They showed a prototype at EICMA 2018, the CB125X and it looks crazy as hell ! Unfortunately, no news since 😢
I'm 6 ft 4 18 stone. Doing my cbt soon and going to start off with a 125cc bike before considering my full license.....you said your 6 ft 3 what bikes would you recommend for my size? I do like the cruiser style but traditionally all have low seats. I'm stuck at the moment haha.
You'll be surprised what you fit on comfortably, cruisers can be quite accommodating. Anything in mind? Best thing to do is go and sit on a few bikes at your local dealership
@@BikeMatters hyosung Aquilla 125cc or potentially Yamaha xsr 125 are on my wish list. Thank you. Going to local dealer this weekend think they have some keeway cruisers in.
Out of those two the Yamaha will be a far better choice in my opinion, didn't personally really enjoy riding the Aquila 125 when I tried it a few years ago - but it was okay! Did you find anything at the local dealer?
It's amazing how everyone is an expert 😂. If there was no market for top spec 125s they wouldn't exist. There is also customer support, which from some agencies and importers is non existent. A cheap bike isn't cheap if it breaks regularly and takes months to get parts to fix it 😮😮
Doesn’t matter what comes out this year or in the next 20 years 125cc wise - the old 2 smoker road bikes are the BEST in their category, hands down. Honda NSR 125, Aprilia RS 125 etc.
@@RogueonepigeonSo what? I’m right in what I’m saying. lol. You can still buy the old 2 strokes (2nd hand of course), I ride one. I don’t give a fuck what “generation” you are from.
@@mako4772 yeah you can but it is clearly not an equal comparison since they had 33hp which is beyond the legal 125 limit for new riders, again this is nothing new.
you mentioned that the caballero bikes larger cc models use Yamaha engines, its funny that this 125 (that doesnt - apparently) has a 125 engine with VVA and a slipper clutch (the same as the xsr125 from yamaha)
Learning to ride, Fuel economy, Commuting, Can ride without a 'full' licence in most places. So yeah id say it does make sense in many scenarios to have a 125.
Sorry to sound old, but 125s used to be something you trolled around on with your teenage mates until you passed your test, then immediately dump for a 'proper' bike.
Ktm duke 125, less than 1000 miles and the electrics are shot, apparently it’s "very common" they failed to tell me that before blagging me out of just under 5 grand. I’d seriously avoid this bike. Struggles to hit 60 downhill, this is after its first service and had the rev limiter taken off. 2024 model and I’m already looking for another bike.
When you look at the price of any 125cc and look at the 400ccish market there on par price wise so why not do your DAS and go for the bigger bikes !! Cost effective?? You decide
i have allways wanted the yamaha xsr 125, but I found out that it would be smarter to try and find a cheaper one, that's why I came to this video, hmmm... maybe the Herald ore the Honda might be good?
Do you actually know what you are talking about 😂 it’s not a lexmoto,drives like a tractor 🤦♂️ there brilliant bikes for a beginner that’s why he’s placed it 3rd,try riding one before you talk rubbish @@DoorTechnicianRick
@@LukeElliott-j2z bro it's well known that Kawa 125's are far worse in acceleration and top speed than let's say Aprilia or Yamaha. Acceleration is key in 125cc because it can get quite tricky when cars around you are faster than your bike and the Ninja 125 just doesn't have neither the right acceleration nor topspeed
Great looking bikes, but a rip-off when you consider quality and performance. You’d be better off buying Herald, similar style and they’re branching out into making their own bikes in-house.
Mt 125, R1, suzuki gsx, all mega expensive to insure! Avoid these and buy an older, low theft risk bike, like a Honda cb125f, or YS125 ect. Most of the new Chinese bikes are unreliable due to being cheaply made. Just my wisdom of riding motorcycles for 43 years.
my Sinnis Hoodlum disagrees with you. 4500 miles and it hasn't put a foot wrong. I'm a distance rider, so none of that stupid 10 mile commuting for me. I'll do 200+ when it's sunny.
@BlokeOnAMotorbike great for you sir. The two I've owned, compared to say yamaha or honda are entirely rubbish in comparison over the years. Wait and see. You'll find out lad.
I have over the years from 9 years old been riding scooters 50cc, up to 650cc. Hondas, Suzuki, cz, condor , zontes and now also have a Suzuki vx shaft drive trike . I'm now 60 and it's my humble opinion and experience is Honda is the best bike but my 2019 zontes Scorpion 125 which I bought on a whim has ,apart from a failed rectifer been surprisingly good... certainly more reliable than a Suzuki ts 100 I once had...it was a nightmare. In the last few years the Chinese bikes have improved a lot , especially in the last 3 or 4 years and I would buy one again no question. I've had mine 4 years now and about £25 spent plus servicing costs.And I left it out under a cover and starts on the button.. Speed is 70 mph as is the speed limit so no issues there and economy is about 80+mpg as I'm nearly 6' and a good build...so it's a great bike all said and done. Only rust is the exhaust pipe... stainless steel complete exhaust under£200 which is reasonable and will look like a two year old bike when done.
I hate all of these bikes, especially considering 400cc bikes cost almost the same. But license requirements ruin everything, it's a giant pain in the ass to get a full bike licence in my country.
Could be another (parallel) top ten, with the new brands, cos those mainstream are references, since decades. I love my XSR, but i agreee numerous new bikes are looking great.
I bought last year a Zontes 125cc 15 HP.Full Bosch ABS standard,Gel Seat,12.5 L fuel tank,Slipper Clutch,High Compression Ratio,Stainless Steel Exhaust,USB Dual,Keyless,ect. 3000€ and way better looking than all these bikes.Trust me,whenever I went city,people would ask me that is a great bike,they could not believe it is only 125cc,it looked beautiful.I sold to a friend after being used by same 15 slow HP. Matter of fact all these are restricted to 15HP. I do not know what is the point selling these bikes? They are like snails,included my former Zontes. Beginner bike? So just throw some 4500 €,and then you need bigger bike. Some of these 125cc looks very good looking,but they are same path like 2005 Nissan Almera 1.5 dCi with 80 HP,grandma's car.They look good power to weight without driver? A 200cc with 15 HP would be more healthy and reasonable than a 125cc,engine size of a 2L coca cola!
A list of totally impractical bikes, mostly for boy racers fantasising they are on a more powerful machine, with uncomfortable riding positions, mostly way over-priced and clearly a list made by people who are desperate to appear trendy and with it. If you are new rider and want a practical motorcycle that is also fun, almost none of these are going to be useful and almost all are way over-priced. No mention of Zontes, Voges or other quality Chinese makes that now rival European and Japanese bikes at a fraction of the price.
Amazing how the nicer 125 bikes are about the same price as some of the bigger bikes!
they have almost the same tech as their bigger siblings
Oof
They take advantage of the fact that you can ride 125cc without extra license in many countries. (More people buy 125cc out of convenience because of this)
125s need to be cheap. Only the Herald comes close on this list.
Or you can just splash out 5k on a 23 plate Mt like me and not have a care in the world for 2 years until das time
Considering that 125cc are for 16 years old, I think its not expensive or cheap. If it was cheap we would have a LOT of teenagers on roads. And ofc if u r 18+ it makes no sense spending 5k for a 125cc
@@luisinhovilas7317 I have just bought one...and I will be 70 this year!
I agree , they can have all the fancy tech but the bottom line is that they will only do 65-70 mph. You simply don't need that much tech to do those speeds , just a decent set of tyres. Spend a couple of grand at most then move on from a 125 a.s.a.p to something bigger. You can get a really nice used 600 for the price of one of these new 125's. The Honda CBR 600 would be my pick , ultra reliable and almost bomb proof !!
Hässlich modern Motorrad.
Title should be: "10 best and most expensive 125"
Well you would expect the best to also be the most expensive
There Is no 2 stroke so you are wrong, 2 stroke are really too expensive 10k for a 125 Is wild, im italian and here there are so many 125 2 stroke but too expensive the medium price for an used One Is about 7k € if you want a 2016-2022 bike
I got an XSR as my little 125. No regrets.
Modern Motorrad 125 hässlich Form und mag nicht Wasserkühlung da stört Schlauchgummi Oh mein Gott. Mist. Deshalb kaufe ich nicht.
@@lutzrosi why is blud speaking german on an english channel du hater
@@lutzrosidas wieder typisch deutsch
Just bought my daughter the Kawasaki z125 with £500 off at the moment made it £3700 OTR, making it the cheapest new Japanese 125s other then the Honda CB125F. It is a fantastic looking bike and rides really nicely.
Love seeing clips in my county and hometown 😤
We are local 😂
Me watching just to see if my bikes on the list its not 😂😂
Personal choice and funds. Dont assume 125s are just for kids with limited money.Many older riders choose 125 for weekend fun on country lanes. To me, I'm lucky, and money wasn't too much of a consideration. I ride my XSR125 because it's great fun and great looking. So to me, best choice
Will there be a 2024 video for the retro 125cc. Seen some interesting concepts and prototypes from a year or 2 ago so wondering if they r coming in 2024??
Yes! We will be making a 2024 retro video. Leave anything you're interested in below and we'll take a look 😉
My favorite is the Caballero …but the price….
I'm on a 2023 R125. Passed the CBT about 3 months ago and already done 1900 miles. Magnificent bike, comfortable to ride at 6'3 (a little bit cramped in full tuck), amazing to throw through corners (and if your balls are big enough you can keep up with bigger bikes through the corners). No motorways on Jersey so can't give comments on motorway journeys, but I have hit 78 on it with some room for more. Traction control seems to work quite well, had quite a few near-drops in the wet if it weren't for TCS
I’m tall too, any automatic suggestions?
What I do need is not a 125 ccm bike, but a really light one. My Honda CB125R weights 130 kg. Perfect. It just runs about 105 km/h with all tricks applied. That’s bad. Now I want to upsize back to around 300-500 ccm but still be light.
You need a Yamaha MT03. Only 167 kg wet, low seat height and 42 bhp. Had mine for two years now, would like to change but can’t find anything better.
@@user-rf9me7xm1w well, I have my eyes on a CL500 yet. It is 192 kg but even lower than the CB125R. Will try on monday at my dealer.
RS 457.
@@dIsAstErTR Oh yes, that’s worth a look.
Triumph 400
i use lexham insurance it gives u the cheapest and best deals specially for sport bike 125 like my yzfr125
Yeah mate they’re brilliant my quote for a 2023 Mt-125 was £1333 per year I phoned up the day I passed my cbt was suprised as bennets and the other main ones quoted 3-5k 😮
No Zontes GK/scrambler ?
Just to put things into perspective. The mighty Honda CBX 1000 6 cylinder was just
£2,900 on the road new back in the 80's!!!!
I have chosen the XSR 125, as I will take the license (hopefully if I pass) in late may this year.
I have the xsr125 from 2023 release and it is an excellent bike
good luck with the exams
@@harukaru84 thank you, the exam is on this wednesday. I believe I will pass. Thank you though!
XSR Legacy is my dream 🥰😁
Herald Brat is exceptional value along with the Herald Classic. Love what the company is doing to help new riders. Great strategy and will encourage loyalty to the brand for larger bike ls after A licence pass.
very surprised to not see the new keeway v cruise 125 on here !
Yeah, looks amazing, not as expensive as a MT125 just a little bit more power would be nice to get to some higher speedlevel :/
I am 6ft 5 what 125 cc would fit me , either a Moped or a Motorbike
Great video and as your a tall rider which would you recommend as I'm 6'4 with a bit of a belly
varadero 125
Just bought a 2021 kawasaki z125 for £1700 its an amazing deal cant wait to get riding :))
I cant believe how slow modern 125 bikes are,back in the day a 100 mph was reachable on a decent 2 stroke.Youre lucky if you see 60 mph nowadays.
The cheaper 125's will hit about 60-65mph ish. Top end ones like the Yamaha range, hit around 85mph.
@@FrancisJames95In downhill.Or if you want to kill engine.
I did 130 kmh vmax in my Zontes U125.And engine was at 10K rpm,at redline.
Healthy range of all these 125ccs are 70-80 kmh.
I've got the latest yzfr myself brilliant 😊
And it's my second one
For sure yamaha r125 is the best motorcycle from 125cc and my motorcycle is on top list ❤
What do you guys Think aBout the Honda xr125L from 2012? Is it a good and reliable bike?
What is your opinion on the Voge 125R motorcycle?
Very surprised the KTM RC wasn't mentioned.
is fast but most dont like the front design they kinda butcher'd it
I can’t be the only one who thinks the new dukes are not as nice looking as the 2 generation 2017-2023 dukes I had the option between a brand new 2024 or a used 2023 and I chose the used 2023
The 2 stroke aprillia RS 125 by far the best 125 you can buy
tbh suzuki gsx-r150 and suzuki gixxer sf150 are probably the best ones since they are fast enough and cheap enough and is trustable.
Take a look at the Bluroc 125 Tracker. 15hp and 110 kg. Belgian design.
Do one for 250s too
I have my Rieju on order i went for the 1942 version after my Varadero got written off.
is the Rieju equally fitting for tall riders tho?
1942...🙄😵💫
does anyone know the insurance cost for herald bike compared to the yamaha xsr125
I've a 21 plate ninja,absolutely cracking bike although i was after an RC but the more i looked at the ninja i just had to have one..
Really disappointed that lexmoto isnt here at all. They've really established themselves at a good budget and its insane that they're not mentioned here
Lexmoto it's a crap ! ! Not worth even oenny
@@tomaszpakua2457but who else is gonna insur us?
whats your idea on the Hyosung bobber 125?
Honda should bring the CB125 as a trail bike.
They showed a prototype at EICMA 2018, the CB125X and it looks crazy as hell !
Unfortunately, no news since 😢
Cbr125r amd it is really good but it was discontinued
XSR 125👍
Tebrıkler=Harika Tanıtım Ve Ayrıntılar Açıklıyorsunuz Bızde Abone Olduk Beğen Yaparak Devan Ediyoruz
honda cbr125r is a great learner bike
Will you please do another video for 150 cc bike's
do any of these get sold in the US? i want one because im too scared to wheelie and lean over my 1000 :/
No mention of the YS125cc?
Not sure you can buy one new in 2024... at least, it's not on the Yamaha UK website (and the MT is a better shout in any case)
@@BikeMatters okay other than the top speed which is a bit higher what else does it better it with?
@@pufkishaa Its a 125, speed is the most important
@@Kit-yv7ob Of course! That's what the 125's are for! Everyone buys them for the speed! Definitely not to learn on them 🤣
Should I get Yamaha yzf 125R I am 1.90 cm / 6’3
In Spain there r macbor and mh tray touring I don’t know which one is better I’ll really appreciate ur help thx
I'm 6 ft 4 18 stone. Doing my cbt soon and going to start off with a 125cc bike before considering my full license.....you said your 6 ft 3 what bikes would you recommend for my size? I do like the cruiser style but traditionally all have low seats. I'm stuck at the moment haha.
You'll be surprised what you fit on comfortably, cruisers can be quite accommodating. Anything in mind? Best thing to do is go and sit on a few bikes at your local dealership
@@BikeMatters hyosung Aquilla 125cc or potentially Yamaha xsr 125 are on my wish list. Thank you. Going to local dealer this weekend think they have some keeway cruisers in.
Out of those two the Yamaha will be a far better choice in my opinion, didn't personally really enjoy riding the Aquila 125 when I tried it a few years ago - but it was okay! Did you find anything at the local dealer?
It's amazing how everyone is an expert 😂.
If there was no market for top spec 125s they wouldn't exist. There is also customer support, which from some agencies and importers is non existent. A cheap bike isn't cheap if it breaks regularly and takes months to get parts to fix it 😮😮
I got the Honda grom best bike for learners
were is the Ktm Rc 125?
Doesn’t matter what comes out this year or in the next 20 years 125cc wise - the old 2 smoker road bikes are the BEST in their category, hands down. Honda NSR 125, Aprilia RS 125 etc.
I don't know what gen you were born in but 2 strokes disappeared about 15 years ago anybody who follows anything about bikes knows this
@@RogueonepigeonSo what? I’m right in what I’m saying. lol. You can still buy the old 2 strokes (2nd hand of course), I ride one. I don’t give a fuck what “generation” you are from.
@@mako4772 yeah you can but it is clearly not an equal comparison since they had 33hp which is beyond the legal 125 limit for new riders, again this is nothing new.
@@RogueonepigeonI can’t argue with you on that. Have a nice weekend.
I'll stick with my Sinnis Hoodlum.
I'm almost 16 and I've really wanted to buy an R125 since I was 14
It has to happen!
@@BikeMatters I believe
you mentioned that the caballero bikes larger cc models use Yamaha engines, its funny that this 125 (that doesnt - apparently) has a 125 engine with VVA and a slipper clutch (the same as the xsr125 from yamaha)
Yeah, Minarelli engine on the 125cc models - so says the UK Fantic site anyway!
zontes needs to be there.
Best 125 EVER.....HUSQVARNA Svartpilen !!!
It is awesome!
Does it even make sense to get a 125ccm motorbike?
Learning to ride, Fuel economy, Commuting, Can ride without a 'full' licence in most places. So yeah id say it does make sense in many scenarios to have a 125.
IM SUPRISED NO MENTION OF ZONTES I HAVE A 125 HYPER TRAIL AND ITS BRILLIANT GOT TONS OF EXTRAS AND REAYLY GOOD PRICE
Where is voge 125R ??
Which bike would you switch out for the Voge 125R?
@@BikeMatters KTM Duke 125 for sure
Yeah, that's fair... KTM Duke 125 didn't quite live up to the hype in my review!
Have you seen the company lexmoto personally I think half them bikes look better then this list
It's not the looks that matter lad...
A piece of sh*t with a bowtie and hat is still a piece of sh*t
Sorry to sound old, but 125s used to be something you trolled around on with your teenage mates until you passed your test, then immediately dump for a 'proper' bike.
La rieju aventura 125cc développe 11CV, j'en possède une
Way,way to expensive for 125cc bikes!there pricing younger riders out of the game.Rediculous
Really surprised me the hyosung gv125s isn't on this list. The bike is amazing and really good
It s amazing AND really good? 😮
Ktm duke 125, less than 1000 miles and the electrics are shot, apparently it’s "very common" they failed to tell me that before blagging me out of just under 5 grand. I’d seriously avoid this bike. Struggles to hit 60 downhill, this is after its first service and had the rev limiter taken off. 2024 model and I’m already looking for another bike.
Interesting, similar concerns in my 2024 Duke 125 review on top speed... Was expecting a bit more. What do you think you'll go for as an alternative?
I can’t chose between the Kawasaki ninja 125 and the Yamaha r125
A tough choice...
Expensive without performance,
The prices are stupid those bikes shouldn't exceed 1500$
Man..... where are the 2 strokes?
When you look at the price of any 125cc and look at the 400ccish market there on par price wise so why not do your DAS and go for the bigger bikes !!
Cost effective??
You decide
I don't want any bike with tube tires because if you pick up a nail you cannot plug them and keep going like you can s tubeless tire 😐
Cb125r smashes the lot....😂 they do 30,000 miles minimum, last ages
R125 all the way
Kawasaki GTO 125 old is the best ..17 HP top speed 160
i have allways wanted the yamaha xsr 125, but I found out that it would be smarter to try and find a cheaper one, that's why I came to this video, hmmm... maybe the Herald ore the Honda might be good?
Best 125 honda grom
Kawasaki or KTM
I hope you got payed well for placing Chinese bike on the list.
😊😊😊😊😅😅😅😅😅 good thinking
Davis 😊
No Lexmotos? Really?!
Nope, not this time. Plenty of Lexmoto bikes to pick from if you're a fan though.
@@BikeMatters So what keeps them off your list in your opinion? Cos everyone seems to be impressed with no downsides which I find unbelievable.
Kawasaki ninja 125 green looks the best
Yeah but drives like a tractor
@@DoorTechnicianRick hahahaha
Do you actually know what you are talking about 😂 it’s not a lexmoto,drives like a tractor 🤦♂️ there brilliant bikes for a beginner that’s why he’s placed it 3rd,try riding one before you talk rubbish @@DoorTechnicianRick
@@LukeElliott-j2z bro it's well known that Kawa 125's are far worse in acceleration and top speed than let's say Aprilia or Yamaha. Acceleration is key in 125cc because it can get quite tricky when cars around you are faster than your bike and the Ninja 125 just doesn't have neither the right acceleration nor topspeed
Voge 125r
Mutt's line-up for 125cc should also be considered.
Great looking bikes, but a rip-off when you consider quality and performance.
You’d be better off buying Herald, similar style and they’re branching out into making their own bikes in-house.
@@GO-fd6rm I concur.
putting the duke at 2nd place is a crime
30 SECONDS AGO?!
Impressive
Hell isn't cool, probably the opposite. Nice vid though.
One problem. This motorcycles are the price of 300cc so its a no for a 125cc.
Mt 125, R1, suzuki gsx, all mega expensive to insure! Avoid these and buy an older, low theft risk bike, like a Honda cb125f, or YS125 ect. Most of the new Chinese bikes are unreliable due to being cheaply made. Just my wisdom of riding motorcycles for 43 years.
my Sinnis Hoodlum disagrees with you. 4500 miles and it hasn't put a foot wrong. I'm a distance rider, so none of that stupid 10 mile commuting for me. I'll do 200+ when it's sunny.
@BlokeOnAMotorbike great for you sir. The two I've owned, compared to say yamaha or honda are entirely rubbish in comparison over the years. Wait and see. You'll find out lad.
I have over the years from 9 years old been riding scooters 50cc, up to 650cc. Hondas, Suzuki, cz, condor , zontes and now also have a Suzuki vx shaft drive trike . I'm now 60 and it's my humble opinion and experience is Honda is the best bike but my 2019 zontes Scorpion 125 which I bought on a whim has ,apart from a failed rectifer been surprisingly good... certainly more reliable than a Suzuki ts 100 I once had...it was a nightmare. In the last few years the Chinese bikes have improved a lot , especially in the last 3 or 4 years and I would buy one again no question. I've had mine 4 years now and about £25 spent plus servicing costs.And I left it out under a cover and starts on the button.. Speed is 70 mph as is the speed limit so no issues there and economy is about 80+mpg as I'm nearly 6' and a good build...so it's a great bike all said and done. Only rust is the exhaust pipe... stainless steel complete exhaust under£200 which is reasonable and will look like a two year old bike when done.
I hate all of these bikes, especially considering 400cc bikes cost almost the same. But license requirements ruin everything, it's a giant pain in the ass to get a full bike licence in my country.
Royal Enfield?
They don’t do any 125s- sadly!
They seem to have high seat heights and look a bit ugly, I guess I'm old and into more traditional styling like the Royal Enfield
Yamaha
CBT sounds diggity
suzuki gsx r125 is the best , the yzf is onlt good if u want to die, u can barely turn that thing, and the ktms have horrible electrical problems
All Mainstream crap...So many New and alternatives compared to the likes of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha 🤔😒
Could be another (parallel) top ten, with the new brands, cos those mainstream are references, since decades. I love my XSR, but i agreee numerous new bikes are looking great.
Just buy a grom for a laugh
Dont think KTM would be a good idea at present seeing that they have just entered self administration
I bought last year a Zontes 125cc 15 HP.Full Bosch ABS standard,Gel Seat,12.5 L fuel tank,Slipper Clutch,High Compression Ratio,Stainless Steel Exhaust,USB Dual,Keyless,ect.
3000€ and way better looking than all these bikes.Trust me,whenever I went city,people would ask me that is a great bike,they could not believe it is only 125cc,it looked beautiful.I sold to a friend after being used by same 15 slow HP.
Matter of fact all these are restricted to 15HP.
I do not know what is the point selling these bikes? They are like snails,included my former Zontes.
Beginner bike? So just throw some 4500 €,and then you need bigger bike.
Some of these 125cc looks very good looking,but they are same path like 2005 Nissan Almera 1.5 dCi with 80 HP,grandma's car.They look good power to weight without driver?
A 200cc with 15 HP would be more healthy and reasonable than a 125cc,engine size of a 2L coca cola!
A list of totally impractical bikes, mostly for boy racers fantasising they are on a more powerful machine, with uncomfortable riding positions, mostly way over-priced and clearly a list made by people who are desperate to appear trendy and with it. If you are new rider and want a practical motorcycle that is also fun, almost none of these are going to be useful and almost all are way over-priced. No mention of Zontes, Voges or other quality Chinese makes that now rival European and Japanese bikes at a fraction of the price.
Who would pay that amount for a 125cc lol, waste of money