2022 | HONDA CB125F | First impression | review | CRASH

[@willholland4049]

Kudos for posting this, just shows how easy this can happen. Glad you are ok

[@HM-vo1jf]

This is by far the very best review video that exists for a modern CB125F. Real down to earth 😂 clear and preciously educational for the inexperienced folk. It's even possible that just someone seeing this perfect example of a micro-climate might save a few lives. Thank you.

[@stever6542]

Yes....Down to earth review

[@mplus1338]

I saw a similar incident a couple of years ago on Zig Zag road coming down the hill. Just after the last hairpin coming down the hill I saw a couple cyclists waving at me like mad, obviously I slowed down and could then hear them shouting “black ice”. As i limped it down the hill there were a couple of cyclists down with scraped up knees and elbows. I am so grateful to those guys for staying there to warn others. Top notch fellas. 💪👍

[@Mrfish2015]

Same place then , this is before that hairpin going up

[@timparry5028]

We appreciate the pain you endure for our pleasure!!! Done it myself. Its the shock that gets you as much as anything else. Hope the ribs heal quick

[@nevillemorrow5573]

Did a trip from Belfast to Spain on one of these in 2019. Around 3500 miles in total. Avg MPG for the trip was 111 mpg, that was full throtle most of the time. It was great fun, seen far more than on my T120 and yes i would do it again... I see you found out how easy they are to pick up. Thanks for the vid, ride safe.

[@davidkozak7058]

Really? That's impressive. I just bought 2019 version of this Honda and I would like to do some longer trip on this one. Do you have any recommendations?

[@nevillemorrow5573]

@@davidkozak7058 Keep a watch on your oil level, Buy a screen.

[@EndritAl]

@@nevillemorrow5573 I love this bike.That is a long distance wow.U bet with good performane exhaust and +1Front teeth this thing will be even better.

[@stewartdahamman2472]

@@nevillemorrow5573 Neville- you went the right direction on that trip ! :D Do you still have it? How's it holding up? Looing to buy one myself

[@Windinthe...bald5821]

@@davidkozak7058 Along the Adriatic coast from Slovenia to Greece

[@pricklypunter]

Yikes! I was almost as surprised as you were. I just jumped right into this video, didn't read the description or anything. Although I did wonder if that was ice or just wet road, as you were going up the hill. I'm glad you didn't get badly hurt bud, in saying that, any injury is unwelcome. What surprised me more was that not one of those cyclists helped pick the bike up for you or waited with you for 5 mins just to make sure you were ok and that you got your senses about you again. As fellow 2 wheelers, I expected so much better from them...

[@Jim553just]

True, bad form from the MAMILs. They blame every other road user if they come off, but they haven't got the common decency to aid anyone.

[@geneticjen9312]

Tbf I only learned a bike can be heavy or tricky to get upright again from watching a documentary. I’d always assumed it wasn’t a big deal so maybe those guys have no experience with motorbikes. I’m glad they slowed and gauged the situation. I’d hope that if he wasn’t laughing and saying “no injuries” that they’d have stopped properly. Probably right to make him sit for a few minutes to make sure though.

[@fuglbird]

I never had any problems getting my 340 kg Moto Guzzi California upright, so I don't think a 117 kg Honda CB125F will pose any problems - even for a child. But I think I would have offered my help anyway and waited a bit, just like you suggested. I definitely would have stayed a bit. His laughing indicated he was in a state of shock. In 1980 my girlfriend and I was in France on holiday on my Suzuki GT550. Our front wheel exploded and we crashed. A nice France family immediately stopped and helped us and they stayed with us until they were sure we were OK.

[@gray7863]

"One minute I'm upright........ they I'm not , where is the bike, oh there it is sliding in front of me" One of the best crash explanations ever !

[@Addz182]

Glad you weren’t too badly hurt, hope you’re ok Good on you for sharing the fall as it really helps new riders (I.e. me) see how easy it is to get caught out Hope you feel better soon 👍

[@davidklementis5913]

Glad your doing okay! Fun review as usual. A crash test, now that's what I call dedication to your craft. Great to show how bikes like these can handle it since most of us have one during our first years of riding. Also shows new riders that with the proper gear you can get up, shrug it off and ride home. Icy sucks for riding on! I like to have a bike like this along side my bigger bikes for many of the reasons you mentioned. Not only a beginner bike, but something simple that brings an older guy like me back to the sheer pleasure of riding. Easy, slower pace riding that allows you to enjoy your surroundings and also allows you to do things you may not do on your bigger more expensive bikes (crash test).

[@LickyDischarge]

Seeing you fall off in this manner stopped me from going out today 😅🙈 I’ve always been paranoid about black ice, and this confirmed my fears. Really glad you seemed to be ok after the incident 👍🏻🙂

[@Jim52154]

I have ridden in -4°C but it was very dry - about 400km. I didn't slip at all, but I think i have just been lucky. Seeing your video just shows me how immediate something like this happens. Fortunately I never slid of like that. I hope you are getting well very soon and you didn't suffer any severe damage. But I must say, i also laughed a lot when you couldn't stop laughing. Being happy and positive is the best source for recovery!

[@Manu-bo]

J'aime beaucoup cette moto basique comme tout le monde devrait posséder. Je possède notamment le PCX scooter 125 très utile et agréable ( 35.000 km parcourus et 2 x côtes brisées) C'est vrai, cette moto CBF 125 n'est pas très jolie mais sa simplicité plaît. Tout le monde devrait faire le tour du monde avec ce CBF125 avant de prétendre posséder une autre machine. Bravo pour ne pas avoir caché le crash ! Vous êtes honnête. Parfait !

[@maskedavenger2578]

That’s what I like about your reviews Mr Fish ,no holding back ,what you see is what you get ,even an off in black ice for authenticity . Glad you’re ok & able to laugh it off ,the bike only suffered superficial damage, typical small Honda stronger than they look . The little bike should turn out to be a good replacement for the similar basic old school commuter / learner favourite, the CG 125 . At under 3 grand & wearing the Honda badge ,& the cost of fuel going up ,plus the added B lane fun factor ,these bikes make a lot of sense . Good review if you can’t be good be careful & ride safe 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Blimey John a full test!! 🤣 lost the front on the V4S yesterday on the ice, thankfully it gripped again. Think it's best to stay on the main roads in these conditions!

[@Mrfish2015]

That would have hurt the pocket 😂

[@ChrisGPS]

Thank you for this video. Recently bought the same bike and share a lot of your thoughts. I’ve re-watched that crash over and over and it is amazing how quickly it all happens. And you weren’t even going mad on it! I’ll watch out for low temperatures and wet looking patches on the road. Thank you again.

[@Mrfish2015]

Ha ha , I now avoid that road in the cold 🥶

[@Karl3642]

Well done for sharing this ! By highlighting the danger of hidden black ice so graphically, you’ll likely actually save a good few of us from having an off by planting it fresh in our minds. Great review of a nice bike too. My son has his eye on one of these when he turns 17, as they are perfect for new riders. Honda build quality at a bargain price.

[@Mrfish2015]

And they’re tough 😂

[@chrishart8548]

It's actually a lot easier sliding on black ice on a 125. Light and narrow tyres makes it a lot worse. I was on a 500 twin friend was on a 125cc he when down I didn't.

[@chrishart8548]

I've got a aprilia sx50 waiting for my boy he is 15 next year so not far away

[@zedcharlie]

I drove trains for 42yr and never fell off once! Cracked ribs are bloody painful. Take it easy mate 👍by the way exeter rider did exactly same on his nc750. 7 or 8 deg. Sheltered little lane. Down he went. Done it myself 😳

[@garthoberg8853]

Just got one in Australia was $3850 was cheaper than most scooters and yer it’s red I just love it and I’ve been rideing for 50 years haha

[@michaelmcdermott1877]

Glad you didn't get too hurt in your slide. The starter system on these machines is called ACG. In simple terms it doesn't have a conventional stater motor, it uses the generator coil to rotate the crankshaft while opening the exhaust valve slightly to reduce the compression to start the bike. This also allows the bike to have stop start technology, so when you stop at the lights it turn the engine off and as soon as you open the throttle the engine starts again.

[@Mrfish2015]

I’m sticking with magic 😂

[@inkymunster1591]

I did the same years ago, on the very same bike, same colour. I rode to work in winter along the Rhondda valley where I live, beautiful, no problem. Then, a left turn up a very big hill to work, forgetting, that as one gets higher up the hill, the temperature is dropping. Right hander had me off. I'm glad you are ok. This is an excellent video for the youngsters thinking of buying one. The crash really brings it home that it gets real, real quick. I had the original version of this bike, and there were issues with corrosion. Honda sent me a load of parts under warranty so can't moan too much. I believe this issue may be resolved now, on the newer bikes. This bike is all you need for commuting or starting out, or just enjoying life.

[@colrooney6970]

Eeeeek. Hope you’re ribs are feeling a bit better. As someone who is (finally) learning to ride and working towards my licence this was invaluable. Happened so suddenly and is a reminder of the dangers regarding winter riding. If it saves just one person having a fall then the sore ribs will be worth it. Fair play for cracking on with the review after it as well.

[@wolfburgman]

Hope you are ok m8. Cracked ribs is no joke. I got a fright myself when came off. Mega respect to you and your great sense of humour. Take care bud.

[@markmundy3435]

Think loads of us have been there, riding along nicely one min, sat on the floor the next. Gotta love black ice!!

[@billcotton1551]

Even though it said CRASH in the title ,that shocked the poop out of me. Glad you weren't seriously hurt Mr. Fish.

[@stuarthull5706]

My son had a 2016 one in yellow rode it to and from college and tours with us for 2 years and around 16k miles absolutely faultless and then moved up to the CB500FA which was also faultless and fabulous, btw he got 123mpg and 75mpg on the CB500

[@jmfreestuff73]

Hey Fish, hope your ribs are on the mend. Can't believe the lengths you'll go to for our entertainment! 😊 I passed my full licence 2 years ago but when I had my CBT my 125 of choice was the 2014 CBF125. Fantastic little bike and this one seems to be the same bike at its core. Loved mine when I had it and this will be somebodys ideal first bike. Awesome review as always mate! ❤️

[@florme6494]

The back tyre and swing arm are hilariously tiny. Love this bike! I have a few and for some reason I choose this one more often than not. There’s something engaging and fun about it’s old school look and feel. Although it rates as the worst looker in my small collection, it doesn’t bother me, I like that because you go unnoticed and just slowly make your way to a destination. I think people who love riding just for being out and about will love it as much as I do. Speed is the one think it doesn’t do, but you will keep up with traffic no problem unless you are on a motorway. On the motorway you will go at the same pace as the big trucks.

[@BangDingOw777]

👍👍

[@1990-t1j]

I live most of the year in northern Thailand. 125s tend to be 150/155s here, and that extra 25/30 cc makes a hell of a difference. The hot bike in that category is the Yamaha XSR155. This little Honda looks like the perfect commuter, I suppose, given the mpg and tank size, but I'd feel more comfortable with a 300 for the extra shove when a car gets too close to your back tyre. I ride a 390 Duke. I used to commute across London on an MZ300ETZ, but it only did 50 mpg. Almost 30 years ago, though. Glad you are okay, Fish. Good of you not to edit that out. Everyone needs to know how easy it is to lose traction on a slippery road. Over here it's sand. The bike took it well. The jacket didn't. Cordura? I never trust fabric jackets.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I also live in Thailand and have a few motorbikes. I would say the Honda Wave 125 with an electric start is upmarket quick machine in Thailand and with a bench seat can carry two passengers and is the SUV of Thailand. The Honda Click 150 Scooter is the ultimate Bangkok scooter being automatic and can carry the supermarket shopping under the seat and in the footwell. The Honda Wave 110 at 43,000 baht ( less than a £1,000) is your standard bargain indestructable motorbike usually bought on finance over three years.

[@1990-t1j]

@@johntheaccountant5594 I rented a Wave 125i for a week as I had always fancied one. It is the worst bike I have ever been on. I hated it. When I took it back, I rented a Yamaha Aerox 155 for a week. Great performance for a 155 but I don't much like the scooter riding position, which is made worse by the awful suspension.

[@Bookworm96862]

I lost it when he said ,,it crashes nicely” and ,,i’m a professional slider” 😂😂 Keeping a light attitude! Joking around about crash ability 😂👍🏻👏🏻 Glad you’re okay though!

[@garrypepperman]

Good on you for adding crash-ability section to the video, you certainly know how to entertain us. All jokes aside I’m glad you’re ok and thank you for another top video.

[@SamVBikes]

Enjoyed the "well... that's icey then.." haha! Took it like a champ. Glad you're okay and it wasn't a big off. AND you still finished the vid.. credit where credit is due!

[@andrewstones4564]

Thank you for this video. Getting older is no joke, and with 17st hitting the road you can hurt yourself so much more than a teenager might.. this is the voice of experience by the way. In fact, with a full proper licence and the legal ability to ride any bike at all, my reason for looking at a 125 is the idea that it should be safer for me.. yes I know some people feel safer on bigger bikes but myself I'm much better at opening the throttle than I am at keeping the bike on the road..so a 125 gives me the perception of being safer.. I just wish it had ABS.

[@darrenstone3693]

Having just watched this I was shot see how quickly you came off on ice. Respect for getting back on so quickly and for posting the review. I'm glad you are not to badly hurt👍

[@lizzyfcknwolf_13]

Cb125 is a working mule! Mine has fallen more than i did as a kid, still going strong!

[@clunkygearbox]

Ow! Well a few of us noticed. Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr Fish.

[@grumpsrides42]

Great video, nice to see reviews on 125's for a change. Glad you're ok after your " sudden, unexpected dismount" 👍 Be safe, ride safe and have fun, Grumps.

[@EmielWezendonk]

The first ' crash ability' review. Thank you. Love the video!

[@RikkyTang]

Shaded and tree-lined B-roads after (presumably) a chilly night... I was thinking of going for a ride this afternoon but after this I think I'll wait till next week!

[@hunczar]

Glad no worse than the ribs! Heal well. Unfortunate reminder for me as well: if frozen at night, and the road doesn’t get daily sun, then it will likely be frozen. Danger of winter riding that I forget as well.

[@florme6494]

Amazing week day bike if no motorways. Great learner bike, very forgiving. less than average for a weekend bike. It’s not fun for that, it’s a sensible commuter bike. During the week I love riding this thing in traffic. It squeezes through all traffic and has just enough to accelerate off in front. Comfortable, big fuel tank, economical and engaging. On the weekend when there’s less traffic you really notice the lack of power. Especially on hills. I’m very passionate about this bike as I truely believe this is a gem. Coming from an experienced rider who has many different bikes. I hope there was no lasting damage to the body.

[@bundiq]

Respect for your modesty! ‘what’s its crashbility?’ that was the best 😂

[@psyste4708]

Mr Fish. I hope that you are reading this message. I now own this bike. I bought her in August after passing my CBT. I hope you don’t mind but I have renamed her Cherry🤣. I love her and I’m treating her well.

[@Mrfish2015]

Ha ha , no problem .. great name , enjoy

[@keith23uk]

Honda CB125F 2018 here. Last time I came off was a surprise left tight country bend. Horrible drizzly rain that was not forecast.... There was no warning sign for it and a big vehicle coming the other direction I had to break to avoid hitting if coming out to the middle too far. Bike was dropping left side I tried to correct it but it came down on the right side. If I was able to coast at a slightly lower speed around the bend I would have been ok. Hurt the right side of my right hand (little finger side) and a graze high end of my shin bone. Lucky I wear the gear as in ankle support motorcycle boots, gloves, layers on top and tough trousers. Bike was only scratched on the right mirror, front brake lever a little and exhaust a little. My attached top box took a lot of the impact away knocking it open.

[@nickclarkuk]

I did the same thing this week on a CB500F. Low speed and just a few holes in my trousers but annoyed at the scar on my engine case . I should have fitted sliders arrrg. Glad you got away with it lightly like me . This was my first crash in 4 years of riding .

[@Mrfish2015]

Glad you’re ok

[@michaelpowsey]

Good to read that you are ok, have a little CBF125 myself, great little bike, always puts a smile on my face every time I ride it, although it don't get much use now I have the CB500X.

[@Stephen_Martin]

I used to ride a Honda CB Twin 125 TA back in the 80s, so your crash brought back many memories...

[@sianwilliams9550]

That's really scary how easily you slid on black ice! I am going to view one of these tomorrow, for a cheap little commuter on 20-30 roads, and as my first bike, so glad it has crashibility! 🙈

[@erikwoodward3788]

Glad you are OK. I had forgotten that you put crash in the title. When I saw the crash I was like ouch. At least it was a graceful skid.

[@loneridar]

Was gonna go for a spin... Think I'll wait till temperatures rise a little. Lucky you weren't hurt

[@marksmith1747]

That was an eye opener. Glad you're ok!

[@woooster17]

I had a Honda NS125F as a first bike way back 1989, I was 17.. being a 2T it wasn’t as economical as your CB, but I loved it! Bad luck on the crash, so easy to do in winter.. I had a low speed spill on my NS on black ice just as I was getting to work. It put me off winter riding from that point on, and I’ve never done it since 😄

[@Mrfish2015]

I’ll avoid that road 😂

[@MrCmeehan]

Even with the word crash in the title I still got a shock when it happened! Hope your ok and on the mend. 👍

[@tonycooper4141]

Famous last words, "Let's enjoy this bit".

[@AndreasWeberling]

That was the most unexpected crash I've seen on KZbin... absolute madlad for then reviewing the "crashability" hahaha

[@zaphod139]

great review as always - yer a top bloke mate, still smiling after the unplanned diversion! hope the ribs heal quickly, we're all getting to that 'not very crashable' time of life!

[@mikedeman5351]

Glad you weren't hurt. I think the moral of the story is to change the standard tyres for something a bit better.

[@matthewsmith2432]

Did that on a gp100 back in the early 80s The bike slid over and I ended up sat on its side sliding down the road, I've no idea how I got there. Thanks for posting and respect for keeping the review going after. It's a big shake to confidence when control gets whipped away, kinda lose confidence in the front wheel.

[@Labgorilla]

These are cheap and cheerful bikes. Bought a cb125f for a grand. Oil ring let go when I was on a dual carriageway. Learned to rebuild the engine top end. Put it through MOT and sold it again. They’re throw away bikes because they’re so 💩 gearbox crunchy, comfort meh. Fuel economy huge. I had enough of the 60 minute 0-60 mph acceleration so I got myself a 650cc v strom and have been enjoying my bike for years. And bro. The skinny tyres, are a joke in wintry conditions. I remember the times I had a side when going round roundabout. Good job on wearing all the gear. There are 2 types or riders, those who have suffered a fall and those who will suffer a fall.

[@wolfburgman]

At last, a proper review of Honda's latest cb125. I want one of these purely for economic reasons. I had one back in 2011. Averaged about90 mpg. Ridden at a steady 40 mph I achieved an amazing 141 mpg. This latest one is supposed to do 188 mpg. I'd be intrigued to find out how close to this figure you can achieve.

[@bobholley6202]

Ouch! Glad your ok! Just shows how quick it can happen. Hope you heal quickly.

[@michaelcampbell9541]

Those tyres were made in someone's shed alright! I'm glad you're OK 👍🏻

[@craigyllyn]

I admire you for putting the ahem cunning stunt in the video. But more than that, your comments just beforehand were almost comic genius ( except of course it isn’t funny when your world suddenly changes so badly so quickly. Hope you are recovering well and Dobles were OK about the off. Sir, you are a legend!

[@Mrfish2015]

You have to laugh

[@dalehawkes1698]

Good little first bike surprisingly fun too glad you’re ok bud the cracked ribs will be sore for ages at lest you tested the pick-up ability for us 🙃 keep safe out there

[@chrisnightingale6417]

The Ultimate Professional Mate! Crashes and still gives us the Full Conclusion 👍😘 That crash certainly won’t have made that thing any better looking that’s for sure. So glad you’re not badly hurt mate, recover quickly, all the best.

[@paulhorton5594]

Omg 😳 cracked ribs Ouch 😓. wow ! Another reminder for us to take it easy out there , Look after yourself John .

[@Mrfish2015]

Cheers

[@tomcornall4754]

Glad you're alright, I've done this several times on the 2020 model of the same bike and ended up breaking my collarbone, completely agree with the skinny tyres

[@bobritter7197]

Glad you're OK. Pretty much exactly that happened to me on a 125, though I was more to blame (going a bit too quick), black ice is a bugger. Thanks for posting that bit, a reminder is always a good thing. 👍

[@BiglumpADV]

Bloody black ice, but at least you're mostly ok. Hopefully the bike dealer understood when you dropped it back

[@zulubrit3560]

“Wasn’t expecting that” 😂. Does ANYBODY ever expect a crash??? Nice review. Glad you ok. Get well.

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

I did my cbt on one of these yesterday. It is comfortable even after riding it all day.

[@robinsonfearon7442]

Omg hope your Okay mate, I watch this not because I'm interested in the bike i just like your reviews thanks for this, hope Dobles were very understanding, thank you for sharing this just shows how quickly easy this can turn into a bad day out. RESPECT to you

[@johnmichaeldorienjohn467]

That bit me jump! Black ice,the scourge of Bikers! It can happen to the best of us all the best for a speedy recovery 🙏Stay safe 🙏

[@johnmichaeldorienjohn467]

*made *

[@n22pdf]

Great little bike.. glad your OK after the spill.. easy done

[@MrLou8888]

It's great that you're o.k. your usual humor was good to see.

[@clarson2916]

Love all of your videos! Small bike at slower speed, and it’s not such a catastrophic, or expensive, event. You handled it quite gracefully. Hope your ribs are feeling better.

[@spikeccx]

Lol , done it twice , on my R1 just like you no warning bike just tucked , crash bungs took all the damage I just had bruises. It happened a week apart and was a case of no frost at home but had to go over a road thats about 1800 ft Second time was a dusting of snow the road just turned white and off i went slid for miles that time , no more winter commuting for me just to get parking for free in Manchester

[@Mrfish2015]

R1s are a bit more expensive to fix

[@pleasuresofthedamned5245]

Glad you are OK Fella. Go easy

[@05rollerman]

Get well soon! Sorry that happened to you! Thank you for a good review. I'd purchase one if they sold them in the US.

[@davidread2198]

Glad you are OK hope you are not to bruised take it easy out there 👍

[@toastypassenger5111]

Thank you for sharing, easy to overlook how dangerous black ice is and how quick things can change. Be well mate, cheers.

[@mikees60]

Can we get an update video when you drop the bike back to Dobles?

[@tarquiniusgaylord8168]

The perils of winter riding Mr. Fish. Hope you are ok.

[@wolfsberg86]

Hope you're ok. I did the same last January and smashed my elbow so I felt every bit of that fall. Picked up one of these on Friday from the dealers, rode the scenic route home across Dublin. Very impressed with it so far for what it is. Hoping to get out for a proper spin on it next week at some stage. Cheers! 👍🏻

[@Mrfish2015]

Hope the elbows ok now

[@wolfsberg86]

@@Mrfish2015 it is but it still gives me a bit of grief, especially in the cold... I wouldn't dare admit that to the wife or my mother though. 🤠😀

[@13ahab]

I came off my Zontes 125 which is a similar-looking bike with 11 broken ribs at age 65 not good. The tyres were cheap Chinese ones no damage to the bike just a mirror and bent footrest. Get well soon.

[@DashRendar308]

The long massive foot pegs on those things function basically as crashbars. Happened to me on my YS 125, which was Yamahas version of this bike. It was raining and I was trying to get a traffic light before it turned red, so I accellerated, but then was to fast for the corner and had to brake, so I went down and slided for quite some distance but except for some scratches on the footpeg there was no real demage. They look ugly but do a great job protecting the engine, the break and the gear levers. Super utilitarian bike. And its light weight, those 18" Wheels and moderate ground clearance not to bad for light offroad as well.

[@andik.4235]

ESP stands for Enhanced Smart Power and not Elf magic. It`s a combined alternator/starter with a sensor for the crankshaft position to time everything right for a quick start up procedure. It is carried over form the 125 cc scooters from Honda where it works as an auto start/stop system at the traffic lights.

[@black8art]

Looks like a decent 21stC version of the old CG125 training school stalwart? A GREAT starter bike, with no intimidating electronics to put off the budding mechanic. How many of us took our CBT training and maybe even our full test on one of these simple machines? These machines are responsible for more people becoming bikers than ANY other machine.

[@chrishart8548]

I did my cbt on a Honda mt5 and full test on a cb125rs. Those points let it down cdi improved things on the later models

[@TechItOut]

Cracked my rib last year stopping on a counter camber. Foot didn't reach the road and it flung me off to the left about 3 feet. Hurt like hell for months. I now wear chest armour. GWS mate. Oh and I subbed for that :D

[@Mrfish2015]

Always worth wearing the gear

[@Farsightful]

i ve been visiting 2 owners of this CBF125 for during the past week. both fell on their RH side. watching you i am adding another one. I guess i'll buy something else. Looks perfectly fine for the driver and the bike but still. i don't want to slide.

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

very brave to post it mate total respect.

[@rfk76]

I am glad you're OK!

[@barrymacneil1471]

Thank heavens you were not on your Africa Twin ( I have one too) . The damage done could have been equal to the cost of 5 or 6 HONDA 125s. Amazing to see you Brits biking in the winter. My AT went into hibernation here in Canada on Nov.1st and will sleep till late spring. ... Remember ----- all the gear all the time!!!

[@Anders57292]

Got a 2015 model year for my son’s A1-licence. It was used at a driving school and a bit beaten up, but he’s now used it for two years and crashed it lightly once more. I’ll probably keep it as a city bike now that he moves on to A2. Can’t have a cheaper commute than on these.

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

Bloody hell John! I’d like to say glad your ok…..but your not,hope you’re ribs don’t give ya too much bother

[@Commsfarage]

Glad you're OK and there wasn't any oncoming traffic could of been a lot worse. Its surprising how long ice stays especially in shaded areas coming from someone who lives in the countryside myself

[@Midlife-Bikeist]

I think it would be interesting to do a comparison with the yamaha YBR125

[@willmc9668]

Wow 😯 glad you weren’t hurt too badly although cracked ribs are no joke, been there. Your sharing this is very helpful. At 6C I would also have assumed all the ice would be gone. Lesson learned. Thanks for posting. Ride safe

[@StoicriderX]

I’ve been looking between this, YBR and GSX. Im really leaning towards this one though. I’m a 40 year old virgin rider and still gotta book my CBT still, I’m having mixed feelings about the whole thing, was feeling really confident and excited at first, now some people are feeding me horror stories of “what if” I won’t let that get in the way though as it’s something I myself feel I’ll be quite good at so fk em . Great video by the way mate 👍 Ride safe

[@barryjones8406]

I am glad you are not seriously injured. Regards barry

[@BelfastBiker]

Glad you're ok after the crash, I went down once 20 years ago on my wee scooter, black ice. I err on the side of caution now with any reduction in temperatures.

[@gss6531]

Daym Mr Fish glad you had a lucky escape. Hope the ribs aren't too sore!