As user of this bike since April 2024, I would like to say it is highly accurate review. The smoking BBQ piping close to your feet & legs, having trouble with electric start, and big exhaust create bigger problem for side racks. Yet this cheap adventure cub available in Malaysian market while Honda and Yamaha doesn't. Using for daily commute on weekdays and offroad adventure on weekends.
Thanks Tom for the review of this bike. I have been waiting for a good professional review video regrading this bike in english for long time, and I were thinking to make one as I can not find any video in this topic. Aveta Ranger Max is Jialing Coco Cross 125x and it is a China bike. Hence, most of the accessories you can find are in Taobao, and you can not find anywhere else. For Pannier Rack especially, there will be much cheaper to import those accessories from China compare to local sources (and most of them import from China as well).
Interesting to know that. I've also seen a bike that looks identical appear in the Philippines. It did have a different name but also had that X on the tank too. Interesting to know that there are rack out there. I hope they're better than what we had welded up in a hurry. It was also a few months ago now so there should be more accessories coming out.
@@tomonabudget As far as I know, Jialing start to enter SEA market last year. They have signed an agreement with two distributors in Malaysia and Philippine. In Malaysia, they rebrand it as Aveta Ranger Max (which I agree with you that it is a crap name, it should be given a name with shorter model code name) and in Philippine, they rebrand it as Rato Monarch Axis 125. Since there are zero info in non-chinese internet media, it is less known by small motorbike enthusiast.
So, after thinking that this was a true Malaysian company, it's a big Chinese company that's producing their bikes in local markets. I wish I had known that. Thanks for the info! It almost follows "Cunningham's Law" where I wouldn't I'm not getting the answer after posting something on the topic :D I guess that explains how they managed to come up with so many models, so quickly. it might also explain some of the weird issues with Quality .Like the engine castings and the frame welds are actually really good. But then you find really "dumb" mistakes like the fork springs or the bad weld + bracket on the centre stand.
@@tomonabudget Not to be misunderstood. Aveta Ranger Max is a very reliable and well design "Scrambler kapcai". Although I have known all the possible production issues prior to my procurement of this bike, I never regret my decision. As long as all the known issues had been taken care, it will withstand high attitude terrain and from sub zero to tropical climate, which had been proven in many China vlogger's videos.
Thanks but no thanks for having one because it's not cheap and I won't want to spend me time fixed a New Bike that going to gave me problems. Thanks for your advice before I bought it! ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊🤦♀️🙏🏼
What a sensible review! Of course we don’t get this machine in UK 🇬🇧 but your comments make a lot of sense to me. I have a Honda Innova (ANF125, a carb model) which I’ve much modified. Strangely it looks a lot like this bike, even to the colour. And I’ve even had some issues with my mods which you have with this machine (dip-stick under the exhaust!… I’ve re-modified that one🤔👍). I really like this sort of bike, but can’t afford / justify spending Honda prices on my hobby. Will look at some more of your videos. Thank you! Les in UK 🇬🇧
It's certainly a good opportunity for Yamaha as Honda dropped the ball here. To everyone else's benefit. I've seen a few PG-1's in Thailand. My only complaint with the PG-1 would be the choice of wheels as they're rather small for a trail bike. Some people complain about the power, but I just haven't ridden one or any bike with that engine to provide good feedback. Reason: the power output per cc varies so much between engines it's crazy. I wouldn't be surprised if the piano company's 110cc engine pull harder than a 125cc Honda. The nmax 155 the I rode in Taiwan and showed in the video when I was talking about the seating position, was certainly pulling wayyyyyy above its weight! It felt more like a 200 to 250. I'm hoping that Yamaha might add CBS so it can be imported to Australia as we're truly starved for interesting small bikes there.
maybe try the zontes zt155g. that is a scrambler. with 20litre for petrol. euro 5. There is another one coming by MForce. looks something like the aveta
Nice seeing people who have seen the vids. I contributed my Wave video to the "around the world" series that Calum / Small Bike Stuff did and contributed a bit on his channel. I sent some parts before I set off and he did an interview with me about my trip and how I got into riding. ua-cam.com/video/mvYcqBdZp54/v-deo.htmlsi=jFo7jhsvuidednl4
Nc review seeing those pros and cons of that aveta 125 in my country (phil) its skygo monarch axis 125.. I guess i gonna choose on honda xrm 125 or the suzuki raider J crossover
I'd do the same today. I just don't know how good the quality assurance of a Chinese designed bike ks going to be in other countries. Honda tend to have more consistent quality regardless of country of manufacture. The XRM is an awesome little machine. I'd have to look up the Suzuki Raider J Crossover.
It's like a Wave 110i. The low gearing helps it. My partner who weighs less than me and carried less luggage, managed to keep up with my wave125i. However it does lose power relatively quickly once yoy start exceeding 1300m or so in Altitude.
😎👍🇺🇲 That how we do it in the US too. If we smell burning mayonnaise and hotdogs. We know some part of our body is on fire. We usually snuff it out, scrape off the goo and carry on. 🤣
It seems also that Honda forgot about Europe to import the CT125, from all the current small Honda's it's the one that I most wish to own. Unfortunately this one won't be available too😢 , I don't see any AbS or combined braking system which is a No no for europe.😢😢
As far as I know the CT125 is compliant with EU braking regulations as far as brakes are concerned. There dual channel ABS is only mandatory on bikes >250cc. Else Honda Germany wouldn't be selling the Dax an Monkey. Australia and New Zealand require Dual Channel ABS or CBS on anything >70cc. Why the CT125 was never imported into Europe? I have no idea. There's clearly demand for the bike and for some reason they refuse to bring it to many markets that really wan tit.
If we had kept it, we would have probably figured something out. Maybe a DIY heat shield. Maybe even re-routinf the exhaust using one off a Honda Wave?
I've done added some wrap onto an exhaust once. It's not something I'd recommend if there are alternatives. The reason is moisture. That wrap can trap water and cause the exhaust to rust, which I've read from a few people that found a lot of corrosion when they took the wrap off again.
I can only compare it to Honda Clone bikes, an Aldi pressure washer I used to own and a few impressions I got from people that owned Benelli's. I'd put it into the middle category when it comes to Chinese quality. Maybe on par with what I'd expect from a Benelli. It's certainly a lot better than the really cheap stuff which rattles, shakes, falls apart and has the clear plastics go all milky and yellow after 1 month.
Awesome video. Loved how comprehensive the info was about this tidy little machine. Wish they were in more countries!
Thanks a lot! I know I've been a bit critical on it.
All with the intend that they fix the issues as it does have a lot of potential.
Wow finally someone who actually goes over the entire bike properly and not just circlejerk bootlicking.
As user of this bike since April 2024, I would like to say it is highly accurate review. The smoking BBQ piping close to your feet & legs, having trouble with electric start, and big exhaust create bigger problem for side racks. Yet this cheap adventure cub available in Malaysian market while Honda and Yamaha doesn't. Using for daily commute on weekdays and offroad adventure on weekends.
We experienced that also here in the Philippines 😂😅
Any solution for this exhaust heat?
@@TheTruth70777 you could use some thermal wrapping but i dont suggest it. Because it might cause some rusting in the long run.
Pakai harian buat kerja ok x bang?
This is such an underrated video. What a well produced video shedding light on a much needed motorcycle. Thanks!
RCR fan? Subbed.
RCR "not a car" video mentioned. Notification on
Haya-Bro'sa!
Great to see someone who also warches RCR and some of the niche automotive channels.
I hope he gets to do more bike stuff again.
Thanks Tom for the review of this bike. I have been waiting for a good professional review video regrading this bike in english for long time, and I were thinking to make one as I can not find any video in this topic. Aveta Ranger Max is Jialing Coco Cross 125x and it is a China bike. Hence, most of the accessories you can find are in Taobao, and you can not find anywhere else. For Pannier Rack especially, there will be much cheaper to import those accessories from China compare to local sources (and most of them import from China as well).
Interesting to know that. I've also seen a bike that looks identical appear in the Philippines. It did have a different name but also had that X on the tank too.
Interesting to know that there are rack out there. I hope they're better than what we had welded up in a hurry. It was also a few months ago now so there should be more accessories coming out.
@@tomonabudget As far as I know, Jialing start to enter SEA market last year. They have signed an agreement with two distributors in Malaysia and Philippine. In Malaysia, they rebrand it as Aveta Ranger Max (which I agree with you that it is a crap name, it should be given a name with shorter model code name) and in Philippine, they rebrand it as Rato Monarch Axis 125. Since there are zero info in non-chinese internet media, it is less known by small motorbike enthusiast.
So, after thinking that this was a true Malaysian company, it's a big Chinese company that's producing their bikes in local markets. I wish I had known that. Thanks for the info!
It almost follows "Cunningham's Law" where I wouldn't I'm not getting the answer after posting something on the topic :D
I guess that explains how they managed to come up with so many models, so quickly. it might also explain some of the weird issues with Quality .Like the engine castings and the frame welds are actually really good. But then you find really "dumb" mistakes like the fork springs or the bad weld + bracket on the centre stand.
@@tomonabudget Not to be misunderstood. Aveta Ranger Max is a very reliable and well design "Scrambler kapcai". Although I have known all the possible production issues prior to my procurement of this bike, I never regret my decision. As long as all the known issues had been taken care, it will withstand high attitude terrain and from sub zero to tropical climate, which had been proven in many China vlogger's videos.
Thanks but no thanks for having one because it's not cheap and I won't want to spend me time fixed a New Bike that going to gave me problems. Thanks for your advice before I bought it!
❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊🤦♀️🙏🏼
Thanks, a really useful review, covering the actually important parts of such a bike.
In Philippines, its called Axis 125 Monarch Brand or Skygo.
Thanks for detailed review....in Turkey it is sold under the name of "Altai Tank 125 X" by the way....
now aveta ranger max have its own rival in Malaysia..yamaha pg-1..
Yeah, I hope this guy gets hold of one for a review, as this is exactly the kind of review I like :)
I’d be interested to see a review on this bike in three years time with 20k on the clock.
Oh boy this review is gold.
What a sensible review! Of course we don’t get this machine in UK 🇬🇧 but your comments make a lot of sense to me. I have a Honda Innova (ANF125, a carb model) which I’ve much modified. Strangely it looks a lot like this bike, even to the colour. And I’ve even had some issues with my mods which you have with this machine (dip-stick under the exhaust!… I’ve re-modified that one🤔👍). I really like this sort of bike, but can’t afford / justify spending Honda prices on my hobby. Will look at some more of your videos. Thank you! Les in UK 🇬🇧
best reviews❤
hopefully Yamaha PG1 will be available in Malaysia soon
It's certainly a good opportunity for Yamaha as Honda dropped the ball here. To everyone else's benefit.
I've seen a few PG-1's in Thailand. My only complaint with the PG-1 would be the choice of wheels as they're rather small for a trail bike.
Some people complain about the power, but I just haven't ridden one or any bike with that engine to provide good feedback. Reason: the power output per cc varies so much between engines it's crazy. I wouldn't be surprised if the piano company's 110cc engine pull harder than a 125cc Honda. The nmax 155 the I rode in Taiwan and showed in the video when I was talking about the seating position, was certainly pulling wayyyyyy above its weight! It felt more like a 200 to 250.
I'm hoping that Yamaha might add CBS so it can be imported to Australia as we're truly starved for interesting small bikes there.
its launched already
maybe try the zontes zt155g. that is a scrambler. with 20litre for petrol. euro 5. There is another one coming by MForce. looks something like the aveta
Are you from Small bike stuff NZ?
Nice seeing people who have seen the vids. I contributed my Wave video to the "around the world" series that Calum / Small Bike Stuff did and contributed a bit on his channel.
I sent some parts before I set off and he did an interview with me about my trip and how I got into riding.
ua-cam.com/video/mvYcqBdZp54/v-deo.htmlsi=jFo7jhsvuidednl4
Hi from Russia .I also use this moped👍👍👍
Best review
Nc review seeing those pros and cons of that aveta 125 in my country (phil) its skygo monarch axis 125..
I guess i gonna choose on honda xrm 125 or the suzuki raider J crossover
I'd do the same today. I just don't know how good the quality assurance of a Chinese designed bike ks going to be in other countries.
Honda tend to have more consistent quality regardless of country of manufacture.
The XRM is an awesome little machine.
I'd have to look up the Suzuki Raider J Crossover.
Hey brother. Just want to ask about its performance in uphill or steep roads.
It's like a Wave 110i.
The low gearing helps it. My partner who weighs less than me and carried less luggage, managed to keep up with my wave125i.
However it does lose power relatively quickly once yoy start exceeding 1300m or so in Altitude.
Eto po ba ung Monarch Axis 125 dto stin?
😎👍🇺🇲
That how we do it in the US too.
If we smell burning mayonnaise and hotdogs. We know some part of our body is on fire.
We usually snuff it out, scrape off the goo and carry on.
🤣
I've also heard it called a Thai or Vietnamese tattoo 😎
It seems also that Honda forgot about Europe to import the CT125, from all the current small Honda's it's the one that I most wish to own. Unfortunately this one won't be available too😢 , I don't see any AbS or combined braking system which is a No no for europe.😢😢
As far as I know the CT125 is compliant with EU braking regulations as far as brakes are concerned.
There dual channel ABS is only mandatory on bikes >250cc.
Else Honda Germany wouldn't be selling the Dax an Monkey.
Australia and New Zealand require Dual Channel ABS or CBS on anything >70cc.
Why the CT125 was never imported into Europe?
I have no idea. There's clearly demand for the bike and for some reason they refuse to bring it to many markets that really wan tit.
Do we have a solution for the exhaust heat?
If we had kept it, we would have probably figured something out. Maybe a DIY heat shield. Maybe even re-routinf the exhaust using one off a Honda Wave?
Remove the shields wrap the pipe with exhaust wrap and then put the shields back on it'll make a world of difference
I've done added some wrap onto an exhaust once. It's not something I'd recommend if there are alternatives. The reason is moisture. That wrap can trap water and cause the exhaust to rust, which I've read from a few people that found a lot of corrosion when they took the wrap off again.
Do you have the address for the seat upholstery company please ?
Look on Google Maps for "Has Cushion" in the South of Kuala Lumpur.
maps.app.goo.gl/9jE7xAiwbCQNi1hr5
My motorcycle camping 🏕️❤😊
These are just cheap and crappy chinese bikes basically. 😅
I can only compare it to Honda Clone bikes, an Aldi pressure washer I used to own and a few impressions I got from people that owned Benelli's.
I'd put it into the middle category when it comes to Chinese quality.
Maybe on par with what I'd expect from a Benelli.
It's certainly a lot better than the really cheap stuff which rattles, shakes, falls apart and has the clear plastics go all milky and yellow after 1 month.
Same design with Monarch Axis 125
yes because it's from RATO Motorcycle, haha