2021 Sinnis Terrain 125cc Review // Taking a look at the 125 Adventure bike!

[@chrisj1863]

I bought one of these for my wife as her first bike to learn on and pass her test. What a super thing it was. She racked up over 2000 miles on it, passed her mod 1 and 2 before we sold it on for almost what we paid for it. Now she's on a Tiger 800. Girl power all the way!!

[@edwardfrench9925]

I bought one of these second hand when I had my CBT. Got it for about £1000 off list price with 230 miles on the odometer. Did all sorts on it for six months and put over 2000 miles extra on it. I upgraded the tyres to Metzeler Roadtecs, rode it in horrific conditions and toured with it including all the steep passes in the Lakes. Last day was a 360 mile dash spent at max RPM the whole way. GS riders often pulled alongside to wonder what it was. Sinnis dealerships I found to be not particularly good, quite open with not servicing the bike as per the spec but did change a part under warranty. Everyone said a cheap Chinese bike will be useless and won’t last but I enjoyed it. Not sure all the people I held up on my tours appreciated how little power it had but I still,had a smile on my face. Did my big bike test and bought a Ducati 748 for double what I sold the Sinnis for! Can’t imagine anyone putting a Sinnis in their lounge!

[@deanyoung4847]

I'm not gonna lie but I spent the entire video hoping I'd catch a glimpse of myself out and about on my bike 🤣🤣 great vid 👍

[@geofkane2365]

Not bad, Kate. Part of the realistic fun of a 125 is that you have to work at it and when you get tailgaited by an Audi, you can lean out of the way and let the beggar past! All you have to do at petrol stations is put a few quids worth in. Winner.

[@Dragonborne223]

I had the 2020 model for some time, absolutely loved it, got me through many a journey, wholeheartedly recommend.

[@UsernameKate]

Oh that's amazing Ethan! Nice to hear good stories :)

[@johna6968]

Genuinely find this water cooled version appealing now after many years of riding a variety of motorcycles.

[@nigeltankard6977]

This looks like a great option for someone who does not have a full licence but wants to get out there and enjoy. Lots of great features and not bad looking

[@mikepye86]

I was actually suprised with it

[@deanharris9331]

Is this the start of something big......coming to a KZbin channel soon! All the best for the future Kate.....onwards and upwards. 👍😊

[@lambethlongshanks4791]

Top tip, shipmate: Try not to park anything too close to that flue outlet. The products they chuck out are slightly acidic. Not great for paintwork. Love your content. Excited for your future, shipmate!

[@UsernameKate]

Never knew that captain! The more you know!

[@bren106]

I very nearly bought one as a second bike, but then I came across a sweet baby Varadero which has been my first bike over the last month or so since I grabbed it.

[@thednadane]

I bought one in December, last time I rode was a 50cc in the 80s. Absolutely loving it to the point I have started vlogging myself! Feels bigger than a 125cc and has some road presence! The new MGB ATX will be a competitor but yet to see a review of one yet!

[@SJW82]

I’m going to bite the bullet in getting a bike soon, it’s much more cost effective compared to getting 4 wheels On the road! Also massive congrats on career change Kate, I am super confident you will do well at it..all your videos are brilliant

[@jasonwood6100]

Hi Kate, My Partners Yamaha YS125 has linked Brakes and it applies the Front Brake when you apply the Rear, however applying the Front Brake does not operate the Rear. I guess it’s in case Learners apply too much Rear Brake. Great Channel and wish you all the best for the future.

[@davidwallace6224]

I am upgrading this spring from a 125, I didn't have a full permit in France, I have a Honda cb125f, it's fun, really fun actually, it's just not easy to use it in the mountains not enough horses to pull my butt around at normal speeds, thinking about a Yamaha tenera 700, seems to get good reviews and I don't feel like going into debt for 5 years for BMW.

[@tonyf9076]

Got mine 4 months ago, love it to bits !!!

[@UsernameKate]

So glad you love it! Proper cracking machines.

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Thanks Kate, you have a useful and enjoyable channel!. I'd still like to see what you make of a side car!

[@scotriani]

Nice review. 👍I just wish there was a Sinnis dealer in Australia. I'd get one in a second.

[@MattVenturesMoto]

Great fun little run-around. Doing lands end to John o groats on 125s in summer, this is high on the list of potential candidates 🤟

[@mikepye86]

This is something we have thought about but avoiding motorways

[@HippoDrones]

Looking forward to seeing you put it through its paces on the green lanes! 🙂

[@Ians111]

Another great video to watch, pleased I've subscribed. Keep it real, keep it Northern and keep them coming 🙌

[@chrisburkinshaw1819]

Good video, keep em coming, quite like the low capacity cc bike reviews

[@Arryhall]

I have a Honda Blackbird and that has linked brakes. The rear is a 2 pot, the front a 3 pot (well, 3 each disc, that is). Apply the front and only 2 of the pots on each caliper come on on the front and one of the pots on the rear come on. Apply the rear, and one pot on the rear come on and the middle pots on the front caliper come on! To de-link them, it's over £100 just for the lines. Honda have a reason for it, but it just makes no sense practically, the idea was applying the front helped to settle the bike with the rear coming on, and vice versa. However, I rear braked on grass once when I had to ride over the grass and it was wet and slippery. Touched the back brake, the front came on and BAM, I was down with a locked front. My mates are always on about trail braking and applying the rear in corners to settle the bike and I constantly have to remind them that I can't do that coz otherwise I'd just be braking and loading the front. It's something you learn to live with and work around but it's not the best system and one day I'll get around to de-linking them and have the full 3 pots (well, 6 overall) stopping me and a usable rear brake. It was an experiment that didn't really work before ABS was perfected, but it can have you off if you aren't careful and aware of the bike dynamics if you try and use the rear for control.

[@PwnstarUK]

Since then all Hondas including their 125's have independent brakes which is great but cheaper 125s have this dual linked system which I've had and you literally couldnt brake at times if you were heavily leaned or your front wheel was losing grip. Where on a independent braking system you can hard brake the back and leave the front without lowsiding.. there is whole generation of bikers now who dont know about when and how to use a back brake only or a front brake or both and all the other nuances like one then the other quickly etc. that skilled riders have got. I think linked should be stopped!

[@Arryhall]

@@PwnstarUK "linked should be stopped." Nice! I never understood the linked brake thing. Gravel or sand or rain or something and you can't use the back brake to settle the bike. I was taught to use the rear brake on tight slow speed manoeuvres but with linked brakes you can't. Just a stupid idea all around which is a blight on the otherwise perfect blackbird.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

You can’t beat an accesses-able seat and a light clutch 😅👍🏻

[@Keith24GB]

If i was a teenager again, it's the bike i would go for. Nice review 👍

[@antonycarr5177]

Good review. Nice commentary and factual. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@p305-mrworldwide9]

Varadero the best touring 125 out there I got mine remapped and put a 180 bore kit on it I get 100 mph out of it love it

[@Sewingtrue100]

Would love to see more videos on 125s and 50cc bikes. I know 50cc is not thought of much, but watched a video on the Aprillia RS 50, and seems as good as a 125.

[@laytonliddell2198]

They are in fact the rs50 I’ve got was kitted out when I got it but still had a 50 head but it’s topped out at 75 and cruises at 70 so it’s faster then a lot of 125s and it accelerates a fair bit faster too as it’s bands hit in at 7.5k rpm then it just takes off hoping to get a rs125 next year tho

[@laytonliddell2198]

But yes they are great bikes and even tho they aren’t very big their a ton of fun to ride and you can throw them about easily enough because there really lite

[@richardatherton9410]

Another KZbin video on the fine roads around Leigh, maybe we’ll bump into each other biking one day 🤟

[@ukrider2]

Found your channel today, have to admit I've been binge watching your vids haha 😄

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you so much UKRIDER! 🇬🇧 glad you're enjoying them!

[@stephentams8940]

Nice vid good review and as usual very funny. Have a great last day in “the office” tomorrow and best of luck in your new full time job. See ya soon 👏👏👏

[@lynsmith1096]

Good first look video Kate. Look forward to your green lane video.

[@UsernameKate]

Part 1 out at 5pm today! :)

[@tomberrisford6006]

Excellent review, very informative. Cheers. 👍

[@LickyDischarge]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this Kate 👍🏻👍🏻 Would be funny to see you and TeaPot drag race a pair of these 😂

[@UsernameKate]

Haha that would be good fun. I've already had a taste of winning the drag race with mike so I'm hungry for more wins muhahaha.

[@stevieeplea5611]

Another great video Kate stay safe and well lovely ride safe 😀

[@roverchap]

A great video. Loving the dry Manc sagacity. Keep it up, Kate!

[@UsernameKate]

Thank youuuu!

[@julianwaller2329]

Hi usernamekate iam glad to see you are doing Well for yourself and it seems a age ago that I first met you at bowker HD keep up the good work x

[@UsernameKate]

Hi Julian! Thank you! Appreciate the comment! Yeah, it was quite a while ago wasn't it!

[@julianwaller2329]

Yes it was and I did finally decide on a new bike

[@daveyboyprice6351]

kate just got one for my partner she just started rideing and she loves it love to see here on the road cheers davey east london MT09

[@UsernameKate]

Hi Davey Boy! Amazing to hear that she's riding and loves it! Tell her from me that learning to ride will be the best thing she ever did! :)

[@daveyboyprice6351]

@@UsernameKate we wacthing you going green laneing she just said we shound do that this weekend one happy man keep the vlogs comeing kate davey london bikers MT09

[@twinhorn69]

Great video Kate 🤘

[@bamills6771]

Sitting on the bike - you look 6 feet tall. Funny my wife just got a MT 03 as a small bike for the mountains- Her Hiway bike is a BMW 1200c. And we were joking how small the Yamaha 321 engine looks. I can’t imagine what a 125 would be like. But I guess things are different in the USA. Enjoying your content- and accent. .

[@kierannicholas6933]

I nearly got the Sinnus as a first bike 3 years ago.. I am sure it would have been the air cooled version.. Good luck on the life change :-P you got this hun x

[@ednaplate]

All those roads look so familiar 😁

[@mikep.9371]

Looks like you had a fun time Kate. Betcha can keep ahead of Mike on the 125 ... more drag for him. Hope that you get a little send of from the crew you worked with at BMW ... heck still might get to review bikes for them too.

[@mikepye86]

i feel attacked 🤣 but yes her bike was much faster haha

[@mikep.9371]

@@mikepye86 haha ... more mass = more drag= Kate's faster ... but race Kate down hill unless brakes will not stop you Mike.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Racing on a 125 you naughty girl🤪nice review❤️

[@ChrisSmart1]

Ah Kate i'm in stitches again, 5"4 dweeb, big booties in fashion, i kept the lights on in that Kfc to name just a few, keep it up, i like the bike it's the kind of bike a number (big) of years ago i would of loved.x :)

[@a-jay1203]

Comment: for the love and support and the mighty ALGORITHM !

[@GARdotETH]

Leigh, Lancashire. Old Skool 😂 I still stay Bolton, Lancashire, but apparently it's Greater Manchester 👀

[@mikepye86]

We wish it was still Lancashire, new caz is going to ruin greater manchester

[@GARdotETH]

@@mikepye86 Thank Mr Andy Burnham and his amazing pick pocketing skills. All he's done since creating a job nobody asked for, is drain the pockets of every person in Greater Manchester. At this point, it seems Labour and Conservative are simply the same party with different coloured rosettes 👀

[@Chijousaikyo]

Looks similar to the ZongShen RX-1 but in a 125 engine. I owned the RX-3 and I was "warned" not to buy it because breaks down easily, maybe I was lucky but I rode it hard and never had a problem with it. Would love you to do a review on the Cineco RX-1 (Cineco is Zongshen's Electric Division) and see what you think when is available in the UK.

[@UsernameKate]

Hey, I'm totally down for that! :) Thanks for the suggestions. Also good to hear of a positive experience with a Chinese bike :)

[@thaaudio2432]

i used zongshen infinity 250 its cheap price 3 y i still be enjoy with it.

[@Stevedv5]

Your getting better at this vlogging larky. Very entertaining.

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😊

[@tomtilley3162]

your doing a great job keep up the good work ...now your doing this full time maybe you should work on getting more ladie's into biking as your a great ambassadour for this subject and it would make good viewing just a thought either way ...have a great weekend

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Tom, great idea! I'd love to!

[@rakrois]

I have this bike, but here in Mexico it is 200cc , it is called "Adventure V200". Shamefully here it is not Inverted fork. My bike has more than 50,000 kms and it's top speed is 125kms/hour

[@grumpsrides42]

I own both, a BMW R1200R and a Royal Enfield Himalayan. The Himalayan has similar performance as the 125!! And you're right, you do need to ride completely differently. It's a completely different mind set riding the Himalayan compared to the BMW, but even though its got way less power, its great fun to ride. I'm guessing, riding the 125 is the same for you? Great video, looking forward to the next one, I've seen your posts on Instagram 🙂👍

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Am at 14.5 on my 125 id really love the extra bhp that the Himi has...(think the Sinnis around 12)

[@ednadevil3330]

I’m due to do my cbt in March and really like the look of this bike but seat height is crucial factor as I’m 5’2 .

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

I looked it up, looks like a nice beginner ADV bike.

[@yamaha.rider11]

Honda do that combined brake thing on the rear brake. My daughter's cb125f has it. Its not good. Its worse than abs and abs isn't the way forward as it takes the feeling of your own control away. My thoughts only as I raced Motocross bikes in the past is let us decide what is best...

[@andy5786]

Just found your channel Kate watching you ride 125 great review ride safe I thinking of buying sinners terrain👍💙

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it!! I really liked my time with the terrain 😁👍

[@steventhompson3507]

Ha ha first time I've seen one of your vids. I'm waiting for one of these to arrive for me next week. So looking forward to it. You've got a good sense of humour. I'm dreading that slow running in period ugh.

[@ScudoCamper]

I'm returning after 30 years to biking. Wow wish I had done it sooner. Heading out on a 300 mile round-trip today. 😛

[@UsernameKate]

How was it? Your butt recovered yet? 🤣

[@marcbrasse747]

Sure fire fashion sense as always. Love the wellies. 🙂

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

So tempted by this after having a 2017 sinnis apache but now I’m torn between this or the mgb 125 adventure which also looks the nuts for a 125

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Is was 4° here this morning too. Farenheit 🤣

[@ontheroad2279]

Honda varadero 125 is most close to the sinnis I think. Great video.

[@UsernameKate]

Yea I think you're right!

[@justaguy4788]

Reminds me of the CSC RX3 sold in the states.

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

why each 125cc (125ccm ) sounds similliar ? -glad that your voice make the difference....🧐👍✌️

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Good learner bike! Might have got one myself but dont think was out or I missed it. P.s Was close to getting Hoodlum. Skin off a rice pudding. That's a new one.

[@Endeavour6644]

I knew this bike would become popular. So much for the money.

[@UsernameKate]

Such a fun bike!

[@spazburger]

Hi Kate, love ya videos, what jacket you got on,I’m in the market for a winter/waterproof jacket for this time of year yours looks nice is it a Oxford one? Thanks

[@UsernameKate]

It's the Oxford Mondial 😊 I love it! 🤌

[@spazburger]

Thanks I’ll look online for one👍🏻

[@spazburger]

Maybe in the future doing a few reviews of the kit you wear if you can…many thanks 👍🏻

[@wolfe1970]

When we talk about 125cc's we dont mention power or speed, we ALL know they are slow, i picked mine up a few days ago having sold my DL650, and i have to say im have a blast on it, even riding carefully due to running in period i feel this has more than enough power for the market its aimed at, and im getting over 100mpg and with the current fuel prices id say that was a massive winwin, So far the ONLY down side is how often the servicing is on these, the gen 5 is every 1800miles which is better than 1200miles with the gen 4, but still, thats alot of servicing for such a small engine, BTW ive being riding since '87 and owned alot of bike bikes, this little bike is alot of fun.

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you're loving it!! 😊 wow that's some frequent servicing!

[@dominic9279]

You are very thorough 😀

[@UsernameKate]

I try to be! :)

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Seems a lot of bike for the dough, great review

[@johnvalentine8198]

Reliable teapot one round uk no prob big guy as-well

[@mikepye86]

Hes just built different

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

Hi Kate always enjoy your videos I’m sure bmw will miss you!!!! Anyway I have a benelli trk 502 excellent bike very popular would love to know what you think about it If you feel inclined to test it.

[@UsernameKate]

I'm hoping to get my hands on some benellis soon!

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

@@UsernameKate I went riding with my friend couldn’t keep up so I traded it for a bmw r1200r classic

[@ed.barker7069]

Are your wellies Alpinestars or Dainese?

[@UsernameKate]

Furygan actually 🤣

[@RogierYou]

Small channel starting on a small bike. Soon you will be on a Hyabusa ;-)

[@UsernameKate]

I mean, I'm no stranger to a hyabusa 🤣

[@alienbikerider]

What jacket are you wearing, Kate? Doesn't look familiar to me 📛

[@mikepye86]

It's the Oxford mondial, she's had it around 2 years and it's still water proof and no rips

[@xeentjelief]

Reminds me of the Derbi Terra 125. I really wanted one back in the day. But they were supposedly pretty rubbish compared to other offerings.

[@petewatson9866]

I remember long long time ago when dinosaurs wandered the earth, there was lots of 125 trails bikes DT etc where have they all gone?

[@UsernameKate]

Not a bloody clue Pete! Gone into hiding!

[@petewatson9866]

Hi Kate sorry for the rubbish, I am really looking for a bike from my youth that I can get use to biking again before getting bigger adventure

[@imarockstarme]

I’m debating at the moment whether to do some time on a 125 or just go straight for my DAS. Got no previous on bikes (except a push bike!) and feel like eating myself in would be the way to go, but a few seasoned bikers have said just go all in. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@UsernameKate]

its really all personal choice , you could always do the cbt then decide if you need a bigger bike

[@lassydogpie5390]

I’m in the same boat, just wondering how long the module 2 would take to pass? 47bhp limit sounds better

[@56Spookdog]

My 1974 Yamaha 125 Enduro wouldn’t get out of its own way, I still have it and one of theses days I’ll get it out and refresh it a bit and put around on it I don’t think we’re allowed to have the Chinese bikes in California due to the environmentalist.

[@benl8762]

Good luck Kate, you can do it;)

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you!!

[@sobek]

considering one of these. Thinking of doing a CBT (again) but as a tall guy, I want a bike that has a comfortable riding position

[@UsernameKate]

Definitely try and sit on one and see what you think. I thought it felt like a big 125 though!

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

❤

[@twinhorn69]

Big question? Do I do my DAS or get a 125 to get me familiar wth riding the roads, kinda like the idea of starting low cc.

[@johna6968]

Leapfrog the 125 option

[@twinhorn69]

Thanks Jay 👍

[@cospics]

Get the hours and experience/confidence it's cheaper, invest in good quality gear first 😊

[@oliw3664]

You’ll probably have to do a cbt anyway depending on your age, so do that and get some experience on a 125 before your DAS course, which you’ll probably have to wait a good while for anyway atm. Waited six months for mine in January but found it pretty easy as a result.

[@frankvanleeuwen2943]

Last day tomorrow?

[@UsernameKate]

Indeed! 😬

[@hondaryder3779]

Looks like a fun bike for light offroading. Buy it for your miss. or kid, than 'borrow' it constantly 😁. Great review, i'll hit the sub but, Ms.👏🇳🇱 NL Transalp 650V.

[@UsernameKate]

Haha exactly! Good shout lol Like what I used to do with my partner Mike's Hypermotard lol

[@anthonyeverett1391]

For experience riders a 300 cc engine would be really great. No strange on the engine on the road. I ride a Honda X 500 Adventure. 3.5 liter's every 60 miles.

[@pigace2150]

This is a very interesting bike review.

[@firstnamed1501]

As a 40 year old man looking to get into biking, what are your thoughts on the BMW rookie to rider. Is it good value? Also, good luck on stepping out and going alone on KZbin. 👍🏻

[@jddrones9994]

U went straight past my house near Leigh road

[@lucywucyyy]

thats a relief the seat is low im 5'5 and feel like i could never ride most giant adventure bikes

[@UsernameKate]

You'd be fine on this 😊 you'd be fine on a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low or a chassis lowered 1200/1250 GS too! There is more available for us shorties than people realise 😊

[@lucywucyyy]

@@UsernameKate well theres also the weight, this has to be one of the lightest adv bikes, i could never pick up one of those lol

[@chema1546]

Hello, good afternoon, Kate, I sense that it is Chinese and it is not a BMW, it will be cheap for someone who is just starting out, it is not bad, but for bikers, I do not think so, ok 👌👍 regards

[@mandywalker5873]

I'm 4'11" , 26" inseam, would it work for me? Love the idea of owning like a GS but totally unrealistic for me!!!

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Mandy! I'm not sure being totally honest! Is there anyway that stocks them for you to try for size?

[@mandywalker5873]

@@UsernameKate not within 200 miles!! Not to worry I have a rebel 500 so that'll keep me occupied for now!! Thanks!!

[@jimcarr8425]

A big negative for you - you can't get replacement tyres, Sinnis UK don't stock/supply them and they don't appear on the tyre manufacturer's website. I need a new rear but it looks like I will have to replace both together with Michelin Pilot Streets.

[@UsernameKate]

have you search the internet for the tyre brand??

[@jimcarr8425]

@@UsernameKate yes, nothing out there

[@UsernameKate]

Interesting! But good to know! 😊

[@NeonLuvBar]

The 380cc version for less than £5k seems interesting.

[@robertcloney9237]

Had one for over 2 years. Got rid of it to get something bigger.

[@danielfarrell2841]

I’m thinking of getting one of these because I’m 6,1-6,2 and I’m a pretty big lad I’m just not sure if they are worth it. I’ve saw good things and bad things such as the metal getting rusty in a couple months to a year. If anyone can let me know if it’s true or not that would be amazing

[@UsernameKate]

I hope someone who owns one replies to you Daniel 🤞

[@ashrafuddin8585]

Top speed?

[@UsernameKate]

I think it was about 62mph with my 10 stone on it

[@a68war]

So funny, a 125 with 5 gears and reverse, can't believe it.

[@DavidJones-uk9yc]

Very comparable with the MGB-ATX-T 125 through the range of specs.

[@steviebobo1469]

Is it me, or are those bars bent?

[@UsernameKate]

I mean... Richy Vida had it before me so you tell me LOL

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

Well it needs a service every 1200 miles!