The new GEN 2 CT125 Honda
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- The new 2023 Gen 2 Honda ct125cc Hunter cub (THAILAND IMPORT) gets some fab upgrades from Honda .
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Honda. Make more of these for us all to enjoy!
Come on Honda, you could sell about 3 million to food delivery people here in the UK besides people like me who would really like to buy one, your definitely missing out on a potentially huge market. Just import a few hundred and see how quick they sell, please Honda 🙏
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I grew up with the old trail 90s. Love those bikes. They had a huge advantage and that is low range. You could creep those things anywhere and somehow not over heat the engines.
Great but if kit the old model
The new longer stroke engine is the same as we have in the Super Cub and Dax 125 in the UK. This is quite frustrating as it's unclear why Honda has opted not to bring the Trail 125 over here and I believe it would sell in greater numbers than the Cub or Dax as we are very limited in terms of lightweight machines with off-road capability.
Great Video, Amazing Bike. I lived in Thailand for 16 years and had a number of new Honda there which included 2 x 125cc and many other bigger bikes also. I came to Ireland 6 years ago and have bought 2 Hondas here (both 125cc) and here is what I have learned now. The quality of the Thai built ones is better (in my subjective opinion) than that quality of the Italy built Honda sold in UK. Soon after arriving in Ireland I bought a PCX to replace the PCX I left in Thailand, I was surprised on collection to see that the UK PCX was built in Italy. The engine was defiantly absolutely louder than the Thai built bike, and the chrome on the handlebars started to become pitted after less than a year and I never saw that on any Thai built model. The engine on the Thai ones are smoother and feel faster, and before anyone suggests it’s down to emissions regulations I will tell you that Thailand has the highest emissions regulations on new motorcycles in the world. So in my opinion, the Thai built Hondas that are approx half the UK price when purchased in Thailand, are unbelievable quality that is indistinguishable from Japanese built. Also in Thailand nobody pays any attention to the list price, you can always shop around and get a much better price unless it’s a model with a waiting list or a new model just released in the last month.. also you can walk into any Honda dealer for the first time and ride away on your new bike 2 hours later.. none of this pay a deposit and come back in a week nonsense!
well why dont you import them to ireland from thailand and make some money ill buy 1.
@@jediknight2350 I just bought and imported a 125 Honda to Ireland last month, the process Is a bit more complicated and I actually got caught out with more cost than I expected.
@@andrewstones2921 so how much was import tax?
That is a beautiful color! Wish we had it in the States.
Really nice bike, like the upgrades Honda have made. I've come close to buying one on several occasions. I really wish Honda would bring it to the UK market.
Maybe one day Honda will , definitely a lot of interest 😁👍
What are you complaining about? We got the Dax! Everyone wanted the Dax right?
I've just bought a VanVan (Had 2 before) for fun & cheap touring but if these were available then l'd buy one tomorrow.
@@Geshmaal It does make you wonder doesn't it just what Honda marketing are drinking?
OMG I love that color. I ordered mine in the states (WI) in the fall of 2021 and I’m still waiting.
in the 1960s honda were wanting to break into the North American market and approached Harley Davidson as a potential partner to sell the cub (it would have made importing a foreign machine easier and cheaper if partnered with an American firm) but HD said they didn't think the cub would sell in sufficient numbers and wasn't what they wanted to associate with, dang that was a great marketing decision, the cub went onto be the biggest selling bike ever, no other machine even comes close, HD partnered with the Italian firm Aermacchi instead, that worked out well didn't it NOT. who makes the decisions at HD, some old duffers in cowboy boots and stetson hats smoking cigars FFS
I would say without a doubt they're smoking but it ain't cigars....
It is possible though, that if Honda partnered with HD on the Cub, it would have been a failure.
The Aermachis were fine machines, but not marketed as cleverly as Honda did the Cub, and weren't much developed by HD.
HD had small bikes in the 60's, but it was sort of putting their logo on something they got from someone else, and seeing if it sold. They did run magazine ads so it wasn't like they didn't try at all.... however Honda understood sales and marketing much better than they did... especially when it comes to racing, a motorcycle brand that wins on the track sells at the dealer...
Excellent choice of machine, we appear to share the same purveyor of fun.
Yeh 😁👍
Outstanding. Delivered & straight in to the house! 😂
Yup ! No pissing about Tom 🤣👍
Yes honda start selling in the uk I would buy one.
Congratulations nice bike . I was going to go a ct 125 and I moved to Thailand as well where they are supper cheap I ended up buying a Suzuki van van 200 . I’m still kicking myself.
Glad you moved to Thailand...more here for me.
Ooo.. he has an ACE on the side of his van!
You’re a very lucky man! I’m trying to build one (!) with an Innova plus some tele forks🤣 It’s a long and tedious job🤷♂️ Les in UK
Post it up on small bikes big Adventures, Facebook , we would love to see your progress
1:14 I have one! Metal grab bar on front of rack is a tailbone breaker. Lot of guys cutting them off. Installation of longer seat better then too.
This is like the Corvette to Chevy. They won't make enough to meet demand but make a boatload of other models that sit around.
Congrats on the new bike. I sure wish the colors were universal. In the US we are stuck with the Red but i would pay more for the Green or Silver if i could.
On the Honda official website show the 2023 model is available only in green
Thailand 🇹🇭 2023 Gen 2 models that are imported into the uk are , Reb , silver , Green . 👍🏆
How do you like the new Yellow for 2024 in the US?
@wanderinggeri8477 nice 👌 lucky US
Nice review mate.
My CT from SS will be ready in June and as you expressed they are an excellent company to deal with.
The mod I'd like to do first is either paint or powder coat the exhaust shield black plus fit some trials tyres.
Well done, what a lovely usable bike, hope you thoroughly enjoy it... Be safe....Andre..
Thanks 😄👍
Jealous that you guys can get them.
Australia which had a long history with the CT (popular as postie bike) can't even them through importers :(
I was curious to hear what the second gen difference was. Oil filter sounds like a great addition.
Some nice updates they've added to the bike. Maybe I'll get myself one if I move back to Thailand.
The rotary semi automatic gearbox on Thai models is just epic. So easy to push start. Just get a little run-up, click backwards and wroom.
Forgot to downshift when you arrive at the traffic light? Click forwards into neutral and once more to get into first.
Hey 👋 yeh that gearbox function goes way back to the early Honda c90 days , thanks for pointing this out to viewers 👍 there are a few aussie postie bikes in he UK 🇬🇧 mostly in Devon where nathan millward runs tours on them , thanks for watching and your input grateful received 😄👍
I got one before they were banned because of no rear abs. I love it and after 2 years I still haven’t seen another here in Perth.
You are definitely the coolest person in Perth 😄👌🏆
nice work mate. love in increased production value! shame it didn't have an outro or intro though like all these big UA-camrs do :P
Funny 😆
Happy for you but it's a bird in the hand for me. I finally was able to aquire my gen 1 after a couple years of searching. Happy trails !
Great news 😄👍
Congratulations on the new bike! I can't wait to see the adventures you take it on.
The new green is nice too 👍🏽
Sweet ride bro
Sweeet 🤙
Mate, I think the lever for the low box is broken off on your one? Can’t see it anywhere 🤔. 😂. Great bike, stunning colour, liking the oil filter, enjoy 😘👍😎
Yes the only thing missing , could put the double rear sprocket on like the early US models 😄👍
@@KIWIMEDIA 👍. I run a ‘68 -90 and an ‘84 -110, hand on heart, how many times have I flicked the lever here in the UK 😂🙈. Not many. I bet I’ve done 3 miles on each in low box 🙈☺️
I might be buying one of these as my first bike. I'm 34. Honestly though I'm a bit scared to ride.
My friend had dirt bikes growing up so I'm not inexperienced, but when we were 26 he unfortunately got into an accident and lost his life. He was going way way too fast around a bend in the road and that was it, made me really afraid of any kind of motorcycle. I saw the CT125 in green though and feel in love with the little bike, I would love to be driving it around town Spring-Autumn. I know these aren't the most powerful, and I'd be driving extremely safe at all times...I've still always wanted to get a bike for the road but that fear has never really gone away.
I'm on the fence about it. A dealer about an hour away has one in stock. I already talked to them and explained my contemplation, said they'll get it out of the crate and get it together for me next week and to just let them know if I want it by then.
1 step at a time , you are on the right track and seem bright enough to be able to know what your limitations are 😊 good luck and keep us posted on your progress 👍
The best feature of the old versions is the over/under transmission, the low setting would be useful for slow trail work. And the rack. The best ones were around the early '70s. Folding handlebars? Nope.
I'll take an older model and build up the top end to get my 125 ccs.
When they put low range back in the machine, I'll buy one that day.
What does low range add to performance?
@@wanderinggeri8477 When you get into really rough stuff where you need response and power at the speed of a walk, you need low range. Also, on steep hills where it is too rough, or too wooded, to use speed and momentum, its the only way you are getting up that hill.
Can see d happiness in ur face. My side also not yet launch. Super sad...
Still a 4 speed or they switched to a 5 speed?
Glad they upgraded the engine, it was my only concern with the CT125.
Perfect, I'm going to buy one as soon as I can 😂
4 speed 👍
@@KIWIMEDIA well, I'm still buying one. We only get the red one in Canada, love the color you got.
@@thepab3072 I heard that the green one would be available in the United States for 2023 so maybe Canada will have that option also.
@@Edward-Norton I checked , only red ones in 2023. Won't affect my purchase next year 😂
christmas came early.
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As a owner of a 2022 CT125 here in the USA. I wish it could keep up with my 2019 SuperCub 125. It's about 5mph slower across the range over my SC. Slight hills and headwinds really slow it down when compared to the SC. I am curious if the new long stroke give the 2023 a bit more oomf. Even on down hills my CT125 barely makes it to 55mph. My SC does over 60 on the same spot. (GPS measured). Same motor with lower gearing but uphills its not holding speed better than my SC. I hope the got the new CT to at least keep up with the SuperCub 125. How about finding one and having a race?
I'm jealous of the lane filtering. It's illegal where I live 😢
That’s a shame because there’s what a bike is good at 👍
@@KIWIMEDIA absolutely!!!
Would that be Canada.. i was pulled over for filtering there when i was on a 3 month work trip Lol
@@marks-0-0 no USA ..Commie fornia is the only state in the USA where you can split lanes ..which is ironic because you're not free to do anything else in that state unless you're a criminal or drug addict
Congratulations on the beauty. Did you get any warranty with it considering it’s an import?
1 month 👍 but it’s a Honda
I'm wondering how it lost 2kg, it has an oil filter plus its also has that bar above the motor now .. Has more Plastic or Alloy been added instead of the metal.
engine lighter & exhaust internals redesigned.
Why, why Honda??? Why don't you release these bikes in Europe!!!???
Well done Kiwi, looks gorgeous, I bought a red one from Mark at SS about 15 months ago, extremely happy with the bike and service but I am thinking of getting a new silver one, any thoughts?
Hey 👋
Silver is definitely a great colour 👍 but if you want to modify the engine you are limited with the new spec engine ( same as the new Honda Dax ) , when buying engine parts and exhaust you must get JA65 otherwise they won’t fit ,
Oil filter is a plus on the Gen 2 and adjustable shocks , the OPMID speedo is a great upgrade but again on the JA65 the temp sensor clips are different and you need to do extra fine tuning on reduction ratio as they are different from the JA55 and speed value goes up from 100%to 120% to make it a true read . Top speed and acceleration? Still not breaking any records there 🤣
nice video, nice bike!
Excellent ,,,
Why don't honda dealers sell them in the uk.
Good question 👍
My heart wants this but my pocket can only afford the clone one made by Rato Motors. Rato cross x 125 aka Monarch 125 in my country.
Not jealous at all
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I still cannot comprehend why Honda doesn't want to sell these in Europe, I'm sure they would outsell the monkey and 125Cub.
I think the kick start lever is now more low profile or closer to the side of the bike and the meter stay has changed in order to accept OEM Honda accessories like the front wind screen and rack. I would like a set of the adjustable rear shocks on my first gen and the black rack certainly looks better as well but both of those are easily fixed. Did y'all get the Green one over there for the '23 MY as well?
Yes Gen 2 in uk 🇬🇧 green red and silver , yes front dash mount different than Gen 1 , black on rack looks very good 👍
These bikes have not been widely available in Michigan for years. What’s the point of Honda releasing a popular model yet, not having nowhere near the stock to meet demand ?
I would pay $1000 more for dual ranges trans. Why don't they realize this?
Good point 👍
What does the Long Stroke modification add to the performance?
1bhp and slightly more torque
@@KIWIMEDIASo it climbs hills slightly better?
how much was it in £GBP. Did Seven Seas sort out all the registration, importation taxes etc
£4900 all up 👍 Gen2 CT125
Put some eye protection on ! Mod your doorway to 4 foot door.
The helmet has a drop down visor
Bike fits on now with adjustable mirrors installed , Thanks mum ❤️
Hi, can anyone tell me how to bye an new one. I am living in Berlin/ Germany. Many thanks and Regards, Ralf
Rear Pneu, need more pression.
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Are these 125 learner legal
CT125cc ✅👍
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Thanks a million 😄🤙🏆
I love it!.. But, I will like to have the gears 1st down.. the rest up as all bikes. Enjoy it! 🙂
It’s the opposite to the original CT , must admit I have missed a few changes and nearly gone over the handle bars 🤣
I don't understand why anybody would buy this back when for less money you buy the ADV 160
some poeple like moppets yknow
hallo, ich möchte eine ct kaufen in deutschland bitte bitte
Dose the bike have rear ABS ?
Only single ABS on front
@@KIWIMEDIA cheers, untill it dose we won’t be getting them in Australia
Can hardly even find one to look at. Let honda stick them ! They are all over the world except the USA. Creating artifical shortage to keep price up.
your tires are flat
Low profile tyres 80/90/17 , they look flat and I get told this everyday 🤣
@@KIWIMEDIA 🤣when you came out of your house and off the curb they looked awfully squishy
I get yelled at “ oi ya tyres flat “ most days , nice to be noticed but I’m over it now 🤣
Bet your ass is happy! Congrats
Yeh man 😄🤙