Honda CB125F 2021 First Impressions

[@kimetogo]

Thanks for showing the bike. Considering purchasing one and your comments have helped me make a descision to purchase. Cheers

[@stephenthompson8167]

Nice video dude, il be collecting mine in a couple of weeks. Gonna be my first bike too so I’m pretty excited! Can’t wait to get out on the road.

[@matthewcarter-sewell9789]

Exactly the same I’m getting mine on the 17th :))))

[@urbanfireblade]

I’m really tempted to buy one. I’ve always had 125’s alongside my bigger bikes as I just enjoy the fun and mpg you can achieve with them. I had the 2015 cbf125 which was a lovely little thing, this new cb125f looks to be even better!

[@urbanfireblade]

Well quick update….. I’m buying a new 2022 Honda CB125F in 2 days time!!!

[@joakimdam9723]

@@urbanfireblade what do you think of it 😀

[@inside1204]

This bike has been launched in India 🇮🇳 in the name of Honda sp 125 bs6. I have been riding this machine since Nov 2020. it is smooth and gives milage of 75-80 kmpl (kilometers per liter petrol) in city and on highway it gives more than 90 kmpl.

[@lucashenriques4242]

How its goin by now?

[@HysteryProduction]

Hi, frenchman here, and I'll probably get this bike as my first bike because it sounds like the best machine to learn how to drive a bike: low insurance cost, low price, economical, cheap repairs, and overall I think it looks nice. But, about your comment with the gear indicator, I personally will value it very much, because when you begin learning, it's very easy to get confused which gear you're in, and knowing that with an indicator is extremely helpful! :)

[@125ccbiker9]

Yeah, fair point. I think it looks good and the quality hasn't been overly compromised by budget. E.g it's a metal tank not plastic. As for the gear indicator, In my experience, I started out on a CBF125 2008 with no gear indicator. It didn't matter what gear number I was in; I never had that in my subconscious. I changed gears through intuitition. Now with a gear indicator, I keep looking at it and it distracts me from the road. All these electronic gadgets make our brains smaller IMO

[@korky7775]

Yea and while you are looking down trying to shift gears you are going to crash..

[@HysteryProduction]

@@korky7775 No one said anything about looking down while trying to shift gears. It's more about having a reminder of what gear you're in. "Wait am I in 4th or did I shift to 5th?" One quick glance and you now know. Sure it might become redundant once you know your bike around, but when you're learning, it's actually good. Besides, it's not more dangerous than checking your speedometer.

[@HazzaSuper]

Just got 68mph out of mine today felt really comfortable aswell :)

[@mcallistersviews6643]

Mine struggled to get to 60 lol

[@HazzaSuper]

@@mcallistersviews6643 granted it was on a slight downhill and smooth tarmac and a hot day I’ll still take it though🤣, I won’t lie though on a straight road it will normally sit around the high 50’s

[@stuartcrane9409]

Wow you’ve certainly been through a few bikes recently, I’ve read the Honda CB125R or Yamaha MT125 where supposed to be the all around ones to pick but your Yam issues are now making me think! Thanks for that!

[@Labgorilla]

What were the Yam issues? The seating position? All this time I am on my analogue cbf125, have done a top end engine rebuild, added a bigger windscreen , gas suspension, box at the back and today I have to rebuild the front break as the lever is stiff. This is part of the joy of motorbike ownership.

[@BikingChap]

The main reason for the efficiency and relatively tourquey nature is that the engine is massively undersquare unlike bikes like the CBR125R or YZF125R. That also means peak power is modest and anything much above 50mph is straining it, an indicated 60mph will be top whack. Crazy range on a tank full of petrol though. :)

[@125ccbiker9]

I did notice the bore and stroke being unique to competitors, but never made that conclusion, makes total sense cheers

[@BikingChap]

@@125ccbiker9 interestingly, I’m sad I know, it’s the same bore - stroke as the Grom / MSX.

[@233kosta]

Fuel economy and range are basically the top two reasons I'm getting one. Third is that it's cheap as chips. Honda have made quite something!

[@Xert19]

oh nice you got the red version im getting this in black and this is also gonna be my first ever motorcycle can't wait to get my hands on this bad boy

[@s1Lence_au]

how is it?

[@brendanhodges6672]

Just got myself one of these for my first bike, can't wait for my first go on it

[@ridehead8771]

I'm 44 with 2 years no claims bonus on a full bike license and out of curiosity I took a quote for insurance on this bike and I'm quoted £83/ year fully comp, with my CB500f it's £224/year.

[@urbanfireblade]

I’m one year younger than you and just insured my new cb125f today fully comp, 2yrs no claims, 3k miles a year and best price was £178! That was including legal expenses tho at £30 extra, and no voluntary excess but still…..it’s over £70 more than my Ducati Monster costs to insure!!! What is going on with 125 insurance??😂

[@NBMoto547]

Can I ask what mic setup you're using?

[@alexmckeown9138]

To be honest I'm glad it balances out the brakes. Only because there is no ABS or traction control and when there is a let's say someone not as good at driving and slam on the brakes. Trust me it comes in handy. Plus you don't really use the back break often anyway on another bikes. Would like to know what you think now as I've never heard of anyone getting a sore head from their ass.

[@lul123]

On the one i tried at the dealership there were a strange fuel injection behavior: like in 1st and 2nd when riding with low level of throtlle and slightly varying the throttle it was like trying to shake (like the injection was hesitating) did you feel something similar ? (i also had cbf125 in 2014 and it didn't have that issue)

[@ripmax333]

Maybe there was too much free play on the throttle, on mine there was way too much for my liking, as far as I know the handlebars come assembled on the bike straight from the Factory so the dealer doesn't install them himself from the cradle, I adjusted to have between 2 to 3mm of freeplay on 1st and 2nd I have way more better control, before they were very jerky.

[@garthoberg8853]

You will fine the Speedo is quite a bit out best to test with gps I get just under 2 lt per 100 km I’m a big guy and ride it hard enjoy the bike bough new in Australia for under 4K

[@timhudson1846]

Is this bike available in the USA ????

[@otablott7779]

Nice impressions video of the new model. I'm 6'1, do you think I could ride it all day for delivery work without feeling cramped?

[@125ccbiker9]

Tbh, no. The seat is narrow and hard. You have to spread when riding. The seat also vibrates creating a sound in the helmet

[@lucaslucas9505]

yeh course this bike is used by loads of delivery drivers

[@jochenschrey2909]

I'm 6'2" and quite happy on mine. The stock seat isn't overly comfortable, so I 'd budget for aftermarket solutions. I haven't tried riding long distances yet but never encountered ANY(!) bike that I could ride for an hour between breaks.

[@DIRTSEARCHER86]

Hi do these bikes really do 188mpg ? What have you been getting? Thanks

[@125ccbiker9]

160 on average

[@DIRTSEARCHER86]

@@125ccbiker9 thanks that’s amazing

[@joncarter2994]

Lovely, what MPG do you manage? Also interested in top speed?

[@125ccbiker9]

65 at a push

[@Madforks]

I get an average of 110mpg daily riding around 28 miles each way on 60mph roads for me it sits around the 60mph but once got it to 67mph

[@scootyman2974]

@@Madforks I wouldn’t mind betting that like the Vision 110 that I have, I could tweak this to run a little richer and give it a bit more get up and go. Maybe a bigger throttle body would help but to be honest, if it sits at 60mph that’s all you really need. I’m interested in one of these myself to replace one of my bikes. Let’s see what 2022 brings. Great video and ride safe

[@mathlibrary3073]

@@125ccbiker9 65 MPH or 65 MPG? If MPG why so much? Shouldnt this bike be very economically regarding fuel?

[@leighchard2929]

The only issue i had was the foot pegd don't bend so you catch them on tje floor if you go roind a corner, apart from that outstanding didn't have it long due to passing my test but still great bike

[@Trifonov161]

I still dont know which motorcycle ist the best choice for me. PCX or Cbf125.

[@florme6494]

Which did you decide on?

[@ripmax333]

I have both😅 PCX accelerates more faster from 0 to 80km/h, struggles less on up hills and you have the benefit of great underseat storage. The CB125F feels slower but the engine is still in running in phase, it's lighter than the PCX 117kg vs 130kg, the wheels on the CB are bigger which also helps when going on the beaten Track like light green laning or some offroad stuff, so this make the CB more versatile, the CB also benefits from a bigger Tank and so far it seems that consume less fuel than the PCX. Seat wise, they are both the same, after an hour I need to rest😅 The PCX although it has a wider seat it has a more approach for flat footing, the CB has somewhat a wide seat and tank and I don't know why it force you to spread more the legs making not as easy as someone might think to put the feet down for a short rider, but the benefit is that it's very light.

[@lucashenriques4242]

I need to wait 2 more years to buy it, in my country you can ride it but only after 25 years

[@armansalonga6979]

Sana naman dalhin na d2 sa Pinas yan motor na yan

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

Honda do a really nice copit, me iv got a CBR 500.r its great on the corners,

[@zeeshanmotovlogs6855]

Very informative video💜👌

[@zamansadiq1521]

hi how are you bro can you tell me what is the price of this bike in your country and where you from

[@richardjameskemp911]

He's obviously from England. Over here, a cb125f costs £3000.

[@korky7775]

If only it had another 10/17 MPH it would then be perfect...

[@GameStuffBasics]

Great video but ill have to disagree about the engine brake. Its HUGE.

[@hunyango2k]

2022 and still using drum brakes?…

[@clangerbasher]

Honda still do on a couple of low end bikes. The PCX scooter has a drum aft while its rivals have discs. Down the years I have noted that all for the high tech if they can get away with a simpler solution they will do.

[@zeeshanmotovlogs6855]

👍❤️💜💜

[@Marcel204_]

How loud is it in real life ? :)

[@125ccbiker9]

Very quiet! But has a good low end tone !

[@bertsimpsan]

Bojo's fallen on tough times having to make bike reviews on youtube

[@andrewkennan8812]

Nice bike but crazy riding. On the bus lane then over taking in a built up area then crazy filtering through traffic, I follow same rules as a 4 wheeled rd user its safer.🙂👍

[@xavierleparisien929]

Hellofromparis

[@tombartram7384]

Its a pity Honda didnt trade some of the amazing mpg for a bit more power. 11 horse power/ 7.5 ft lbs no better than their 125s of 40 years ago.