125's are AWESOME. KTM RC125 vs Aprilia RS125

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Just to clarify as there seems to be a little confusion on the RS pulling away fail. The bike was a race shift pattern gear box, which kindly, Fagan neglected to tell me - so, i was basically trying to pull away in 6th... on a 125... up a hill. Hence the confusion.

[@winistan]

Awesome .. makes perfect sense now .. even awesomer videos .. keep em coming !!!

[@potnudles]

Nono, just admit that when your leg was broken you might of had a few too many pork pies! ;) lol only joking. Great video, thanks for posting! :D

[@TONYMENACE]

i think you should try a 2 stroke 250 or 500 before making any rash judgements,you've got to rev em harder.still a fun video.

[@MattyTheHDGamer]

Anthony Dale he would be bricking it xD power wheelies in every gear!!

[@Twinzh]

Anthony Dale i think he have a 250 2 stroke dirt bike :P

[@JBSCZ]

I have an Aprilia RS 125 and I absolutely love it. Agreed the sound isn't to everyone's taste but as a riding experience it's great fun, at least compared to 4 stroke 125's anyway. Just turned 19 though so going to be taking the A2 test shortly.

[@NTKLife]

So... much... engine braking :( poor 2stroke

[@POkSoLOX]

But isn't the ktm 4 stroke? Atleast duke 125 is.

[@doitwithhalle0076]

NTK brooo

[@maj0mi23]

its the motor as in the duke

[@Lunaticstunter]

Rs isn't premix so no damage to cylinder engine braking

[@nobba255]

it doesn't work like that dude

[@tombreen7927]

Great to see you riding the smaller bikes and not slating them for being underpowered and giving a decent and honest review of them

[@tjallaballa]

You can't really compare a 125 2t with a 125 4t. If that aprilia was derestricted it probably made 30+ hp. And the ktm makes 15...

[@zachburton2143]

4 stroker trys a 2 stroke bike - he will fail 2 stroker trys a 4 stroke bike - he will be bored haha;) nice

[@aippirulz5647]

I've always been wondering, can someone explain what makes driving a 2 stroke harder than 4 stroke? Like what's the difference?

[@user-qw3wh5fy4n]

Aippirulz engine braking on 4 strokes, and theyre slow

[@ikbendusan]

in a rev range of 12000 rpm, the power only really _starts_ coming on around 7000. it was the same for my rs50 when i had it

[@xukxgaming1116]

2 strokes have to be high in the revs to make any power, they have shit power until the reed valves open and the powerband kicks in, 4 strokes have more torque making them easier to ride, personally I can ride a 2 stroke with no issues though

[@dorrocrafter5618]

It's the powervalve that opens.

[@acceleratefaster46]

125cc two stroke = 250cc four stroke..

[@karlstrugnell1001]

Accelerate Faster my ktm 125 exc was a match for the exc 350 4banger 👌

[@b1akjak]

Two strokes do not only have more power, but they are also lighter.

[@ehand03]

This rs 125 is faster then a ktm duke 390

[@i_dodge_trees]

@@karlstrugnell1001 my '17 350 SX-F is a fair bit quicker than any 250-300 2 stroke I've ridden. The exc-f bikes, especially older ones, are in a pretty mild state of tune.

[@evanelias-rees7872]

125cc 2t = stupid fast death machine;)

[@leepape3237]

I love the Aprilia Rs and I will never stop loving her

[@thereferee5547]

Same I love the rs125, it's my favourite 125 so I was so disappointed when he said he hates it :(

[@Martinnc30]

Takes me back to the good old days on my RS80, and you guys were even riding my local road! Bear power.

[@freddieparrydrums]

Hahaha I’m on one now 😂

[@AlfaAddict]

2 stroke 125 ~= 4 stroke 250 power wise. I used to have a cr 125 from 94 and that developed 39 hp with only 89kg weight. What a machine, still felt faster than my buell.

[@Supermofools]

It's a good thing you had those learner plates on the Aprilia! ;-) Do you need them on the supermoto as well? Because than I will prepare the bike for you

[@BigG3RM4N]

Supermofools The baron needs learner plates on every bike! :D

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Supermofools haha, yes please! ;)

[@castielharvey5109]

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[@skylarmarcus2]

@Castiel Harvey instablaster =)

[@castielharvey5109]

@Skylar Marcus Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@bakerXderek]

That 125 2 stroke sound dont fit that mean looking body lol

[@nick123el]

bakerXderek true, it fits the Aprillia supermotos better.

[@buca9696]

bakerXderek They sound pathetic, like a gay scooter, which is a pleonasm.

[@Adam-og3sm]

bakerXderek Yeah but the 2 stroke way is faster!

[@danc1138]

Ummm....cheah!

[@harishkumarko]

bakerXderek Derek you should get a 125 man!

[@Gerbilsftw]

I can see why you don't like the RS. It was my first bike, and it's very fiddly to ride. But it has so much character I personally, like everyone else, loved it to bits. The way the power comes in at 7k, the sublime handling, the fat rear tyre and the way it has to warm up before you ride it. It's like being able to ride it is a reward for all the work you put into it. It's one of the greats, up there with the 916 and the BMW GS.

[@ErikLosLobos]

Great to see you on my local roads. Watched this and the 44 Teeth. Splitting the same subject matter in 2 different styles works well. Enjoyed both. Good work!

[@Nek0a]

You're right do we have mountain runs?! looked amazing never expected to see anything like that in the uk! Where was that?

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Josh Griffiths Cheddar Gorge

[@azrielss]

Cheddar gorge think he said

[@Nek0a]

I take it, thats up north? still need to come and head down to norfolk!

[@Bhong666]

Josh Griffiths Lmao... South West buddy!

[@azrielss]

Bah commented after watching video. Made me look like a dick :D gotta go visit cheddar gorge once I'm off this 125

[@EyebrowsMahoney]

I thought it was absolutely hilarious hearing those sounds come out of that bike. Good on ya for taking this on! Love your vids. Keep it up!

[@bikeguy3034]

Tip for siphoning gas out of a tank. Lower tube fully into fuel as far as you can, put thumb over end of tube, lift tube end out (wiping fuel off) and place end in bucket (tube will be full of fuel..gasp!), lower bucket below tank level, remove thumb :-) Wierds me out seeing people sucking on tube full of fuel lolol.

[@LambChopRides]

Great vid matey! But where did you find a carbon / Kevlar fuel hose to match the jizz machine?? :)

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Lamb Chop Rides i imported it from a specialist in Eastern Europe ;)

[@TheBarnz91]

I noticed that, very fitting.

[@SuburbanDelinquent]

Awesome as usual!

[@kieranJo70]

Baron... I love this video, as 47 year old man, I have very fond memories of 125’s. Biggest giggles ever. Thank you for the share.

[@RiderMark]

So you choose a verry slow bike in stead of a real quick bike...? What? I've got a KTM Duke 125 and the RS125 and I like the RS 10 times better because you can drive it propperly on public roads..

[@declang9567]

Rider Mark what do u mean

[@daan-6734]

Jo mark als je een ktm 125 exc heb dan is die veel sneller dan deze 2 takt in de video toch

[@Trumplican]

he obviously cant ride a 2 stroke for shit...

[@tygo9500]

@@daan-6734 nein, De Rs heeft een Rotax blok, dat zijn mooie blokken. Met de goeie onderdelen en juiste afstelling loopt deze sneller dan een ktm. Daarnaast is de versnellingsbak van ktm ingesteld op optrekken en niet op topsnelheid. Bij een RS trekt ie qua versnellingsbak ietsje minder hard op maar loopt ie wel harder

[@ItsXaPz]

Baron you should try a 125cc 2 stroke supermoto like KTM EXC 125 or a Husqvarna SM 125. Greets from Finland. Great video once again! Sorry for my bad English! :3

[@TheENxis]

Dumled Yup, try facing one of those up against 4-stroke enduro/supermoto 125cc and feel the power difference.

[@Candesce]

Dumled Bad English? I would have thought English was your first language compared to a lot of the illiterate kindergarteners posting on KZbin.

[@pousk]

Dumled Im pretty sure he has (or had) a WR 250Z, its 2stroke so he must know how its like! :)

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Dumled English is sound apart from you should say greetings from Finland instead of greets in this context.

[@Candesce]

DukeOfWellington What's wrong with "greets"? Pretty commonly used in informal contexts.

[@Crana]

Aren't them rs125's 30bhp? I had a dtr125 chav bike that destroyed any 4 stroke 125, did about 85mph pretty cool for an L plate bike.

[@RedLineRevsRLR]

Crana I have one now, it's like a 250cc 4 stroke...

[@markhill8590]

Think there around 33bhp

[@itzajdmting]

Yep. The RS125R derestricted is about 33hp. If memory serves.

[@frido15]

Crana The old ones around 30 at the wheel, the one he was riding around 27hp

[@universalgaminguk1818]

Crana Also illegal unless you have a higher license.

[@gizzmo84]

The RS125 was tuned but still had L plates on - you think maybe the number plate needs blurring?!

[@ZzzPandaZzzzz]

Believe it or not that aprilia can go 200km/h IF you install all the tuning parts like arrow exhaust system and new carburator.

[@julianb105]

Nosmec Yes, but you have to change the piston all 10.000km with tuning parts

[@CajunGreenMan]

BTW, you can siphon without sucking on the tube. Use the same principle of vacuum, just pinch the tube or put your thumb on the end of it. Push the hose in as far as you can (no pun intended), pinch the end, and then pull the tube out as fast as you can, without pulling the tube completely out of the gas tank, and release the pinched tube at the same time you stop pulling the tube out. Might need to try several times. But the momentum should eventually allow the gas to flow through the tube, just as if you were sucking the end of it to make the vacuum, to get the momentum of the gas in the tube going.

[@lucapistellato3498]

Comparing a 125 4 stroke with a 125 2 stroke it's obvious that the 2 strokes wins. It's like comparing a 125 cc with a 250cc. Modern 125 4 stroke engines can do 13-15 hp, while some 125 2 stroke are able to make 35 hp.

[@federruchi6147]

like parillas

[@turbo311]

Luca Pistellato which is exactly why I don't understand the 125cc A1 license restriction. Obviously it needs to be amended for modern bikes. Weren't two strokes the majority of the 125cc class when that law took effect?

[@MrPunkassfuck]

IIRC, if you look at the definition of a motorcycle in a 1930s encyclopedia what you get is: 125 cc engine bike. Times move on.

[@N0nManfiold99]

My friend has a Yamaha YZR125 and he's got 35BHP under his ass (unrestricted).

[@riisituning7660]

You mean the 2 stroke yz 125? or the yamaha yzfr 125 (which has nowhere near 35 hp, that thing is slow af.

[@metaomicron72]

Best 125cc review ever!! I really enjoyed bro! Try the 125 Duke and the WR125x! Awesome to see grown up dude with proper superbikes trying to give a try to small bikes! And in a simple way review them and say all the pros and cons! Good day sir!

[@LouSkunt44]

"little two stroke wankers doing this everytime" Subbed. sooo true hahahaha

[@binks4147]

I don’t know if you will see this ever. But this was super helpful. I’m 17 and 6’2 and I was stuck between this and another bike. And I have chosen this one thanks to your video

[@JamWheel]

hahaha in tears at you discovering it's a race shift box, brilliant!

[@JackOEllingham]

I've started out on a 50cc scooter. Now on a Honda CBR 125R (2014) now just to wait a few years into I can get my 600cc!

[@SkyRider365]

Baron the dash on the KTM was showing 0 a lot of the time. What was that about?

[@johnkinchella9186]

It's a KTM

[@SkyRider365]

John Kinchella so it's a special feature? The big number I thought was meant for speed but clearly you were doing more than 0mph. The only KTM I have driven is the new 1050 adventure. doesn't have that digital dash though.

[@johnkinchella9186]

It's a special feature KTM include in a few of their bikes. I'm not sure what they call it. But the people that have these bikes are known as the 'unlucky KTM owners' quite a few exist.

[@SkyRider365]

John Kinchella oh dear. have you been an unlucky KTM owner before John? I'm sure all bikes (and cars) these days are quite good. I do drive a Citroën and Fiat and have heard people saying don't buy a french or Italian car lol.

[@johnkinchella9186]

KTMs are notoriously know for bad quality. I myself have not experienced this 😔😄. I ride an MSX. Best 125 ever!!

[@Raindown93]

great to see you in my local area! awesome video!

[@JackSwatman]

why does the speedo keep going to 0?

[@RidingJapan]

baffled me took

[@glensnoir]

Baron said that KTM speedos were a bit iffy, maybe it's just a bit shit?

[@JackSwatman]

Mine works fine

[@craigblack788]

JackSwatman loose speedo cable

[@buca9696]

For the siphoning to work, the vessel which you're siphoning into must be below the container you're siphoning from.

[@haddimoto]

only hear the 2 stroke 😂😂

[@willsherriff3711]

haddi why complain then?

[@jaggerdfletcher1618]

Good I don't want to hear that piece of shit 125 4 stroke.

[@LordTimelord]

Awesome review Baron! Thanks for uploading it!

[@wombot2406]

is the RS125 a good starterbike if 125cc is the biggest bike i can get atm?

[@wombot2406]

i have a 2-stroke moped so i wont have issues with that

[@nabouanuku1789]

+TheDuckSaysQwack yes

[@monkeyboy17]

I had a two stroke moped, then a Ktm125sx, they are not the same. The engines in mopeds are weak compared to a real two stroke. Don't think they are like the four stroke jump (50 to 125), it will kill you.

[@PixelGalleries]

+Monkey Boy, Kill you? a 125 has like 10 HP. I'd be surprised if you get killed on that little thing. If a 125 is the biggest bike you can get at the moment I suggest you just wait it out until you can at least get a 250. If you already have a moped I really don't see the point in a 125.

[@monkeyboy17]

+PixelGalleries the four strokes have about 15hp. However my two Stroke puts out 30hp. Combin that with a light bike they still are quick. If you don't believe me look at what motox uses, 125 2 Stroke, and they are racing bikes.

[@BikesDrones]

Big smiles on little bikes. Love it. Different strokes for different folks.

[@nataliaseweryn]

What is this beautiful place in the mountains? 😱 I want to go there!

[@benbray4982]

It's in the southwest, Devon and Somerset way. Nice place.

[@RMCCLAN360]

Natalia Seweryn 10 min ride from where i live

[@billyevans1573]

yea same haha there is a nice fish and chippy down that way :)

[@liamshaw6615]

+Natalia Seweryn Go to Wales, Plenty of Mountainous roads.

[@SuperTechno2012]

Its the town of Cheddar!!! Surprised no one has told you till now!

[@Daniel-xg1cl]

Im from GER and I really enjoyed your video! (This was the first video ive ever seen from you until yet) :))

[@sondre5103]

Don't engine brake whit the 2-stroke, it dosen't have oil injection.

[@karlstrugnell1001]

Sondre exactly so it doesnt effect it Pre mix and engine brraking is an issue

[@louisgordon4388]

RS 125's do have oil injection though

[@HalJikaKick]

I usually hate videos of blokes riding along while narrating a bunch of crap but you sir made one entertaining video! Watched the whole thing and really enjoyed it!

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Every real biker/motorcyclist/rider/greatdude... whatever you want to call us started and appreciated 2Stroke engines... FACT ! I miss my GasGas

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Just for the story... 500cc where THE motorbikes!

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

agreed. these 4 stroke "fast in straight lines" mummy's boys get all nervous when the back wheel gets lively or when it's time to take a turn and get their elbows down. only comfortable on straights and at angles less than 30 degrees. haha. wimps

[@mramsterdam1000]

+Craig G lol wtf? strokes have nothing to do with lean angle, I can ride my r1100rt flat out full 50 degrees

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

David Visser I don't see where i said it does?! i was highlighting the fact that a lot of people that cant actually ride properly get bigger bikes and are only able to go/interested in going fast in a straight line... nothing to do with bigger bikes not being capable. i've had 125 2 strokes and gsxr600/R1/gsxr1000

[@BScalesguitar]

Yo Baron, PLEASE do a garage tour of some sort it'd be really awesome to see all the bikes/cars that you have now as I and I'm sure others have kinda lost track haha :D

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

What is wrong with that KTM speedo? Keeps showing 0 while riding.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

***** dunno - it was pretty annoying!

[@buaan]

***** I thought on the 44teeth vid that you disconnected the speedo to hide the epic 125 speed madness... haha.

[@rookiestance5343]

Baron. Do you think you could get hold of the RC390 and review it? Quite interested in buying one!

[@Acestarish]

baron could you do the yamaha r125 vs honda cbr 125 next pleasee??

[@SzilardDaroczi]

Baron, where's that "lovely scenery"? Looks awesome!

[@SzilardDaroczi]

Never mind, got it. In case anyone's interested it's B3135, Cheddar Gorge

[@francescofoti4534]

2 stroke is awesome.. You don't know at all how to use the Aprilia.

[@gowengetter4599]

I just bought an RS125. Had the carb off. Re jetted. 8 spark plug chops later, she runs like a charm :)

[@DangleVonBallbag]

Try out an RS250 Baron. Trust me, it's the most amazing bike. Especially if you can get your hands on one of the RS500 conversions.

[@mozer30]

DangleVonBallbag I agree, i always fancied and RS after i owned an RGV 250......But i think he would only say the same....He's acustom to 4 strokes and the lazy riding style that goes with it.....Not the precise riding style that is needed to keep a 2 stoke on the pipe....Like he said "its too much faff".

[@Finn-nt3jc]

Yep if been riding the aprillia rs 125 ( absolutely love this bike) for 4 years now and got a r6 this year and i gotta say the r6 is so much easier to ride (even though its a lot faster) and i think its better for the road than a 2 stroke I would still love to get the aprillia rs 250 for the race track Ps: the rs 125 is a very good first bike because it makes you a good rider and it has 34 hp instead of 15....

[@Dstructeur1]

+mozer30 You did have a 250RGV (y) What model, the VJ22 ? What great bikes they are, but had so many problems with it back in the days (cylinders were always eating powervalves damn, and then the gearbox finally exploded at 180kph under the rain and between trucks and cars, thanks to that asshole Mister Roca which told me to "ride it harder" while I was always at 200-210kph.. My exhausts were even hitting the ground in roundabouts exits woaw). So I went to a dynojet kitted cbr900rr 96' model, which was going all the way to 310kph, what a beast haha :) I still miss that RGV btw

[@Roger101Watson]

What was gong on with the KTM clocks? I thought I noticed it showing 0mph on a number of occasions. Great fun video as always.

[@rct2]

Call yourself a biker and you cant even ride a 2 stroke? Sad very sad.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

rct2 i never call myself a biker - i'm a motorcyclist.

[@rct2]

***** ok call yourself a motorcyclist and you cant even ride a 2 stroke?

[@BaronVonGrumble]

rct2 I never call myself a motorcyclist - i'm a biker.

[@rct2]

***** either way you cant ride a 2 stroke....lolz

[@HaCkErZ931]

rct2 Haha OWNED.

[@StormRunnre]

Next time if you wanna get some gas outta the jizz machine just use two hoses. Make one hose go completely into the tank, and another a bit higher. Then blow. (this only works because of the pressure in the tank, so you're going to need to put a rag or something so little to no air will escape) Forcing air through the short tube increases the pressure of the air above the gas in the tank, causing it to flow through the longer tube at the bottom of the tank and into the gas can.

[@redliner6940]

Bullshit. i`ve owned a rs 125 and i still got it. It is the best fucking 125 you can get out there. Ktm can eat dust and get smoked

[@TheKnightsShield]

Hedge trimmers go pretty fast once you put them on wheels. Who knew?!

[@PajamaLlama]

6Foot4Grumble

[@Esperitz8280]

Does all Aprillia RS 125 have the same exhaust sound or does it matter what modifications you make to it?

[@streetdave]

This is a 2 stroke Sound... yes it Sounds like this

[@winistan]

So much difference in acceleration when both bikes are 125 is just bonkers ...I mean who in their right mind would buy a ktm after witnessing something like this .. sure you didn't leave the choke on?? :)

[@BaronVonGrumble]

ermistan its of course just my opinion, but its horrible to ride - always in the wrong gear, no power at all below the small power band, and ultimately - a pain. Plus the gear lever fell off and the accelerator cable snapped...! I would recommend just cracking on and getting a licence for a bigger bike.

[@ettorefassina356]

***** but is it a fullpower rs125, with rave kit and all? that would explain the performance gap

[@ettorefassina356]

ettore fassina sorry, hadn't seenthe whole video. the owner probably removed the block that covers half the exhaust port (which is the thing that keeps the power under the EU legal limit of 15 hp) without substituting it for a rave valve, which moves up and down with the revs, increasing the port size as you accelerate and leaving enough torque to set off, even if you are a big fella.

[@Candesce]

ettore fassina The performance gap is explained by the fact that it's a two stroke. Two strokes just tend to produce more power per CC than four strokes do. Just like how a four cylinder bike tends to make more power than a two cylinder of the same size. The benefit of four strokes is smoother power and better emissions because they don't burn oil.

[@ettorefassina356]

in europe all 125 to be a1 license compatible have a 15 hp limit, but the aprilia engine was developed for racing in the 90s before this regulation came in to force. What aprilia did to make them legal was a cheap fix, the substituted an exhaust port size regulator (which gave the engine good low and high rev torque) with a fixed block in the lower position. so if you want to souble the power in the cheapest way you just remove the block, which looks like what was done to the bike to the video. The proper way would be to buy a rave valve kit from aprilia which brings it to it's best overall performance, and would allow ***** to manage setting off without stalling.

[@Fasnfip]

Baron. I'd say you don't get the thing in two-strokers. They aren't easy to ride, they aren't good handling, but damn do they sound good, when they are larger than 200cc or have more than one cylinder running and DAMN does that raw power feel good.

[@hedgehog3900]

Whoever cut the grass at 9:42 needs to think about which way his blades rotate.Bloody amateurs.Sigh.

[@spluad]

What about a Yamaha YZF-R125? Was thinking of getting one of them.

[@Simon_norriz]

Good shit! I have owned one since the begining of 2014 and it's awesome! Love it! ;)

[@Patriiiiick]

lano181 I've got one. Great bikes. I've had one for about 8 months or so now. I'll be getting rid of it fairly soon after i've got my MOD 2 out the way but I will miss it.

[@Ascan86]

I did not hear the KTM was the engine at all? But the good old chainsaw Aprilia .... mrääääääämmm :D :D

[@DEADmetal3]

Interesting point of view and a good video. I mostly agree with you. Now here is the case. I am almost 29 years old (i can ride any bike legally) and i've decided firmly that my first bike will be an RS 125 (for one season probably, then R6). I have based my decision on many factors. The most important are: *1*. I want to experience the best of road sport two stroke and i want to do it now because if i'd get a supersport first, i wouldn't see myself buying RS 125 in the future (downgrade? no thanks). *2*. I want to start small because "the less bike, the more fun" and it has to be a sporty bike (sporty seating position, sporty brakes, etc) but all the road sport 4 stroke 125s are less sporty and a lot less powerful than RS 125. Four stroke 250cc and above bikes are more heavy (i want it to be light). *3*. I love its looks. *4*. I view my riding experience (as well as driving experience) as a set of skills and something more, which has to constantly grow, evolve. With this thinking, i view RS 125 as an ideal pre-experience before my dream bike - R6. Although, lithuania is not quite a riding country but who knows maybe i won't live here the next year. I realize that the downsides are considerably more expensive average maintenance and running costs, possibility of engine seizure (but i am going to get it in a relatively good condition). Low power on low revs isn't an issue. What else... i think i've covered pretty much everything. Oh yes, I've ridden it a bit, last season. So what's your insight on all of that? I'm planing to get it the next week. Cheers man.

[@DEADmetal3]

Also, what did you mean by bad handling?

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Žilvinas Deveika if your legally allowed, then i would buy the KTM RC390. Its the same as the 125 but 44 bhp instead of 14. Personally i'd learn to simply 'ride' better on the roads which means as much focus on whats happening around you as possible - not concentrating on what issues are happening under you. People say the RS is faster and indeed it is WAY faster - than other 125's. The 390 would outshine it in every way apart from learning how to rebuild engines ;) Good luck :)

[@pablolamatafeliz6443]

GET A RS250 m8

[@DEADmetal3]

Thanks for your replies. Already got RS 125 two stroke and enjoying it a lot. It had a very low mileage, just 3200 kilometers. First rule of getting your first bike - start small. Start 50cc if you can. Second rule - after familiarizing yourself with all the competing bikes at your target power, get the one you like the most (looks mostly). After RS 125 i'll probably go with R6. I'm looking at ZXR 250 too, it's an awesome bike from golden era of motoring.

[@TeeOna2Stroke]

people in the states would kill for a rs125

[@petermullaney443]

It's true. Though most Americans like big bikes there is a small displacement cult here.

[@cisium1184]

@@petermullaney443 You can ride them balls out. You have to run through all the gears and hit them right. You are winding them out constantly. Even the last drop of power is usable on the street. That is the fun.

[@goncaloleandro1435]

Quick Question ***** where in the UK is the road in which you was riding in between mountains? Really like that scenery didn't know there was anything like it in the UK at all

[@garethm379]

You can't call people 2 stroke wankers , the fact you Rev a 2 stroke is so you don't oil up the plug! The KTM is rubbish compared to the Aprilia , seem's bad that you can't ride a 2 stroke and you're a so called "biker" ..

[@andrewwatson9586]

I love the edits and timing, comedy gold

[@cypher0000]

7:02 when you don't know how to ride a 2 stroke 😂

[@jerichom11x]

He's in 6th

[@cypher0000]

YourCousinLiam still

[@kribar96]

Tips for aprilia rs 125. For have less of that vibrating/wibing/jumpy/shaky rpm before it hits the powerband. It's at about 7500-8000rpm. If you hit that rpm at a certain speed in a downhill. The hole thing will just jerk back at forth like you're on a bull. Even worse with a passanger. Solveing this problem is adjust the tiny disk that is on the carb needle jet up. I guess it's all the way down or on the second last one down. 4 points to adjust "dellerto". The 4th point down is for max petrol. It would be better to place it on the second or third.

[@hxduck]

they sound horrible D:

[@BoabbyCee]

need to siphon? Use a fish tank water hose with the section that you squeeze. If you have one spare lying around that is.

[@shyan5886]

You not a 2 stroke guy i assume.....

[@MorryMoto]

I'm just back from a ride with a boy on one of them little Aprilia's. Its a proper quick little bike lol And the RC390 is a great little bike, I got to ride one a months or 2 back and loved it. If I had the cash sitting around, I'd probably get one :) But you should totally do a video on the RC390

[@CNCycle]

Goat...doesn't give a shit, does he? Hilarious.

[@TomRiley7R]

Were his comments at 05:22 sarcasm? I've just done my CBT and wondered if anybody who was a big bike could elaborate further on what he's saying? Cheers. PS great video as always Baron!

[@ChrisSs993]

Sounds like 50cc mopeds, 125s should have a deeper base to it, guess not

[@jammycjj]

OMG was that saltford at 2:10? man i go pass there every day on my Yamaha XT125R

[@XPsychowaffleX]

ah, I love the sound of 2strokes in the morning :3 brap braaaaaaaaaap

[@lewis1205morgan]

Aye aye loon, cracking vids. Just passed the CBT and am on a ybr 125. Looking for an upgrade soon. Something like ninja 300, what do you recommend? Or is it better to jump onto a 600ish. Oh and what sort of camera have you got? Video quality is superb. Got to catch all these knobs up in aberdeen cutting me up lol.

[@tolisfender]

gay......how on earth you prefer a 4 stroke instead of the aprilia????

[@smutpow]

Question for you guys who ride small bikes very often - do the wheels need balancing? I recently changed the front for a 200cc road bike and the mechanic laughed when I asked if he balanced the wheel. He claims that small bikes do not need the wheels balanced.

[@steekle7]

2 Stroke > Rotary > 4 Stroke.

[@paulbags123]

The reason for blipping the throttle is is to keep the engine lubricated not to stop it from stalling.

[@kribar96]

And the problem with the first gear, the clutch work. If im right, you can't give it too much throttle on low rpm. You got a max amount of throttle on low rpm. Too much at low rpm and it will drown in gas. Something to learn on tuned 2strokes.

[@Patryk737]

My friend's RS125 ended up needing an engine rebuild... 35 horse power on 125 engine, there is no way that those bikes are for roads. They broke very often.

[@busterstig7830]

When sucking fuel like that you gotta make sure your exit end of pipe is lower than your entry end and will work on header pressure

[@Symmetrys]

Great video Baron, very fun to watch. Looked a right laugh 👍

[@bigskyz89]

Loving the footage as always mate, good laugh. Where did you ride? I'm from North Wales but them roads look good.

[@OrlandoMagicJacko]

No way! I live in Cheddar, it's so cool to see someone riding on roads I know. Where are you guys from?

[@DonTHEhandsome1]

Stick the hose all the way in. Use your thumb to cover the one end. Pull the hose out and make sure one end stays fully submerged. Uncover the other end below the level of the fuel tap. Boom! No need to suck on gas anymore.

[@theoalvis4386]

I was wondering how's this bike for someone that is 6:1? And love the place you went to me and my dad went on a ride through it back in the summer. :) great vid

[@zacmapp8131]

Where are you from Baron? Couldn't help but notice you at the man with two heads?

[@officiallyafterhours7661]

The smiles per hour and high with the 125 class. Love them

[@IronicRebound]

KTM styling is sweet imo, but damn, my starter is a CBR500R, and i feel the need for more, cant image how underpowered a 125 would feel... maybe if you weigh 100lbs or less?? great vid though, looked like a blast, that indoor go kart track run was SWEET!!

[@JamesMadelin]

If you're back out this way (Bristol, that is) you'll have to head to Abergavenny via the Usk Road. Amazing... and hardly any traffic. Did I spot the speedo on the KTM barely working? Seemed to show '0' a lot.

[@franciscogamboa222]

It's funny how the guy that commented on Baron not being able to ride the 125, yet Baron owns a full blown track bike that he uses on the track. On top of that he even got the chance to test out the Pani 1299 at Ducati.

[@badWithComputer]

I imagine if the KTM had as much work done to it as the aprilia it would keep up just fine, it looked fairly stock?