Mondial HPS 125. Motorcycle review / test ride. The best looking 125cc money can buy?

[@claudioklabautermann4409]

THX for your review - it took influence on my decision to purchase a HPS 125. And I am still very happy with it, now having ~400 kms.

[@GillyBikes]

They really are beautiful looking bikes. Enjoy your bike. Ride safe. 😎

[@retetek2394]

Still happy?

[@claudioklabautermann4409]

@@retetek2394 Yes, I am! Around 2.5K kms on it and no problems till now. And it´s still an amazingly good looking bike 🤩!

[@theojphotography]

Bought a second hand 2019 limited edition a couple of months ago and can say it’s hands down the best bike I’ve ever ridden. Lovely to ride and plenty fast for a 125, definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish first bike

[@GillyBikes]

Totally agree. One of the best if not the best 125 I’ve ever ridden 👍

[@ashimdash8054]

You think a 5feet 4inches guy can reach the floor...I so live this bike

[@mikemessy5279]

Iv had one since 2018 and its just awesome 👌 looks stunning with a few little bits done to it and is fast enough for me, iv had 84mph on a loooong flat rd so for a 125 its nippy, its power band is high in the revs so unless you ride a bit assertively/like ya stole it, you dont get its full performance. Constantly up an down the gears 6 gears but it does it brilliantly. 3rd tops out at 52mph, 4th 65mph 5th 72mph 6th 80 ish depending on hill/wind im about 12st so itll get a wriggle on if you tickle it the right way. Only things iv changed are cosmetic mirrors, got rid of mudguard stickin out of the seat, front an rear cowling... ooh looks gooooood 😍

[@GillyBikes]

That’s a seriously impressive top speed for a 125 👏

[@Metalmurphy]

Got one second hand with very few milage and I keep getting compliments on how good the bike looks, definitely a looker. Rides pretty well too and surprisingly fast for a 125cc

[@GillyBikes]

One of , if not the best looking 125 out there 👍

[@angel.red69]

Omg i want one!!! Looks amazing! And rides so smooth. I miss riding. Definitely a must for the future

[@GillyBikes]

You should. You can’t beat the feeling of riding. I hope you get back to it soon 😎

[@angel.red69]

@@GillyBikes definitely can't beat it, and watch the video brought it all back. Now I just need £3300 😅

[@GillyBikes]

Time to get saving 😁

[@paulwoodcock764]

me too, i,m back to dreaming like when i was 16

[@roblubelski422]

Great looking bike, this colour is great too. Hopefully these will be at the bike show, NEC. Would like a proper look round one.

[@GillyBikes]

They are great looking bikes. They should have some at the NEC. 👍

[@myth851]

Bought mine today for 3400€ - completly new. Can't wait to drive it!

[@GillyBikes]

Beautiful bike. Great choice. 👍

[@liamd9370]

What do you think now after owning it for 10 months ?

[@porkscratchings5428]

I’m pretty much sold on this. I saw HPS Ubbiali the blue one which looks dead sexy. I’ve yet to see one in the flesh and decide from there. Just on looks, this one trumps the others, I was looking at the Mutt, AJS, Bullit and WP. For the money it looks off the scale. The only thing that looks like a phone on the bars which I know is an awesome display, I’d prefer an analogue dial but I’m an old fart and like to say to the coppers my eyes aren’t that grand at my old age now and if that display panel was on a selfie stick it would be fine, I could read that then , I can’t even read my phone and have to put it beyond arms length to see who’s calling me ffs! 😉 Ah well, it is the bike, I like it and I’ll live with it. For where I’ll use it I can’t go more than 20 mph in the streets now, possibly hit 50 max. I don’t have any dealers here in London, so I’ll just have to buy one blind from Motogb and have it delivered. 👍 Great vid, really got to see it properly and your option on it has sold it to me 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Thanks for watching. They are stunning looking bikes. If I hadn’t just bought a 125 I may have been tempted myself.

[@o00scorpion00o]

I feel the same about screens, they've bloody taken over everything !!! Screens should be optional and analogue dials standard in my opinion, they go with the screen of course because they feel it's keeping up with technology.

[@Inkulabi]

4:55 Me neither, it's got a lovely look to it ❤

[@alexloweh1]

Ordered my new 2023 ❤

[@GillyBikes]

Excellent choice. Has to be one of the nicest looking bikes out there.

[@fijiarc2090]

For me the screen is way too high tech for the retro styling of bike, much prefer the old screen.

[@GillyBikes]

I get what your saying I like the old school look too. but this screen is really good. Its difficult not to like it.

[@Mark-he3tl]

Just seen this vid. I bought one of these last year and love it. The screen actually has two display modes. The modern looking one shown in this vid. But you can change the display to look more classic with a round rev counter and stuff about it.

[@o00scorpion00o]

That's the way it's going, a lot of cars now have endless amount of menus to control the every increasing amounts of tech, bikes are the same but I'd rather pay less for simplicity, maybe all I need is ABS and traction and that's it ? Give me analogue dials any day, I think that the screen ruins the look of the bike, it takes from the look of it. I've no problem with a small LCD screen to show trip computer etc but TFT for everything I'm just not into.

[@carguy792]

Kinda like making something round then shoving sqaure edges om it lmao 😂

[@IbecomeU]

If i had the money bro, I'd buy you one.

[@stevenspx6226]

Considering the amount of 125s sold in the uk it’s about time they put effort into making them decent lots people keep them long term commuters 👍

[@GillyBikes]

I agree. And this one is stunning.

[@paulwoodcock764]

i,m loving the look of these bikes , i,m going 3 numbers on the irish lotto with £20 on and i,m coming after one of these soon as my number hit home

[@GillyBikes]

Nice. I’m all out for the euros tomorrow. If I win 134 million I might buy you one 🤞

[@paulwoodcock764]

@@GillyBikes in that case i wish you all the luck there is on offer, lol

[@GillyBikes]

@paulwoodcock764 🤞

[@gavinauslachen2487]

i got the 2020 model, i am 176cm and its perfect. No problems in this year. Any questions? I`m here for it.

[@GillyBikes]

They are gorgeous bikes. Excellent choice

[@gavinauslachen2487]

@@GillyBikes i love it. My first bike got over 4000 km on it with 2500 on the clock. Its smooth its good and its sexy as hell.

[@edwardthevapreman7131]

The exhausts being where they are ....any issues with feeling the heat on your leg ? 🤔

[@GillyBikes]

I never had any issues with that.

[@ricardopires4713]

Hello can someone tell if this brand is a good one? I wnated a Yamaha XSR 125 but for a 125cc its too expensive, so is this one worthy it or a Mondial Spartan 125? I had a Benelli and that was just trash...

[@GillyBikes]

I usually ride them when they are brand new. If you want to see more about reliability you should jump on to some Facebook groups. The owner groups are brilliant for long term ownership. Good bits and bad will appear on there.

[@theguyu1]

is it possible for 1 more person to sit on this?

[@clarkie005]

Those discs look as if they wouldnt stop a paper bag in the wind. Despite this looks great.

[@GillyBikes]

The breaks work well to be honest.

[@ashimdash8054]

I am just 5ft 4inches. Is this motor bike advisable???

[@GillyBikes]

It should be fine but to make sure you need to find a dealership that sells them and go and sit on one. Always better to make sure.

[@o00scorpion00o]

Dunno, maybe it's me but I much prefer analogue dials. A screen just don't look good on a lovely bike like that. Screens should be optional.

[@GillyBikes]

I agree, you should be able to pick which screen you want. Some bikes suit a tft and some don’t.

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@GillyBikes Look at the Honds ADV, same thing, cheap grey plastic, no chrome dials just dull dour plastic dash, that can't be the future can it ? I'd rather the Forza just for the nicer looking dash. I think they are offering more tech than a lot of people want or need, no need, in my opinion of course for all this tech and tonnes of menus. Why can't they just build cheaper bikes, simple, without tech and especially without screens, I'm not anti tech but it's just taken over our lives completely and I haven't got a bike yet, just passed my theory so got a bit to go before I get on the road however, I just want to get out in the open, into nature, enjoy the ride, I don't need the tech, the screens or the extra cost, I want simplicity and reliability. What's going to happen in 20+ years when electrics, screens start to fail ? imagine the cost ? that's even if you can get the parts and that's assuming they even last 20 years or even make it to vintage.

[@colinsbane]

The L plates are a cool addition.

[@GillyBikes]

😂 I’m not a fan on those to be fair. But I ride what they give me. 😂

[@griffo-griffo]

such passion!

[@rdauto-moto]

Amazing Italian design cool looking

[@GillyBikes]

Totally agree. Very cool looking bike.

[@gavinauslachen2487]

i got mine with 2500km first hand for 2700€

[@GillyBikes]

That’s a great deal 👍

[@MegaBoscobear]

Would 187cm be too tall for this bike? Great review btw!

[@GillyBikes]

You should be fine with this bike. It’s not particularly small.

[@Finerdetailsuk]

this or the Keeway v cruise ?

[@GillyBikes]

It has to be the v-cruise. I really like the hps but the v-cruise is more my style.

[@Finerdetailsuk]

I agree, I bought mine just before Xmas from in2moto

[@GillyBikes]

Excellent choice. 😎

[@leegreveson]

I prefer the Pagani model (original blue/silver, not the 2023 design) but there is very little out there to sing it's praises and a few reliablity issues with them? I don't understand the brake discs though, form over function? Not sold on that display, looks stuck on as an afterthought, but better than the cheap looking original one. Still cheaper than the big Japanese brands, but their offerings are aimed at younger riders, whereas this retro look appeals to us older people starting out on bikes 😅 They look great, their promo teams need to get more bikes offered out to vloggers to gain more interest and confidence in the brand. Good video though, funny and factual 😎

[@GillyBikes]

I agree with you. You don’t see many of these being reviewed. Compared to similar bikes these are good value and I love the looks.

[@mikemessy5279]

Since 2018 mine hasn't had much in the way of maintenance needs, few punctures, it needed a new rectifier.. other than that she's been perfect and I ride all year round in all weather with stock cst tyres on an it all works great. Iv heard people say the tyres are terrible but I think they're fine. Mine doesn't have the silly disc brakes tho, or the flat screen display, it has a digital dial. Definitely a brilliant bike, I'll never sell mine no matter what else comes an goes.

[@leegreveson]

@@mikemessy5279 you see this is what we need, more feedback on this manufacturer, though I guess to get feedback we still need more video reviews on it. Well volunteered Mike 😎

[@GillyBikes]

I don’t blame you. 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Yes Mike you are best place to review this bike. Long term owner. Get it done.

[@giannisossai7312]

incredible how this bike was born in Italy but with very little thought towards Italy. In Italy motorcycles with 125cc engines are penalized due to traffic restrictions, in practice they can only be driven in the city because they are not allowed to be used on highways (and perhaps for some reason it exists) but not even on extra-urban roads where, on the other hand, the maximum speed is perfectly within the power of these bikes and where 150cc scooters can however circulate and they are much more dangerous for your own safety and that of other vehicles. Well ... the sad reality I think is in the old Italian mentality. The big brands are pushing themselves, ultra-performance excellence is being pushed, but Italian legislators really care very little about motorcyclists. Yet our grandparents moved exclusively with moto...guzzi 250...ducati scrambler even 125cc...Cagiva SST125...oops...I forgot the legendary Laverda 125...beautiful and with a Zundapp engine! Motorcycles that made their fame precisely for their style. Now (2023) with these beautiful bikes, in Italy, you can only go to buy newspapers or go shopping... 😪😪

[@GillyBikes]

That is such a shame. Over here in the uk you can take them on Motorways and I think you would get to 70mph quite easily.

[@giannisossai7312]

yes I know. that's why I don't understand the Italian road regulations. Foreign regulations have a correct logic but here in Italy they are difficult to understand. however, many Italian motorcyclists admire this brand but cannot ride it. this is sad. in any case, the bike is a world that those who make the regulations will never be able to understand. even if you have a 50cc motorcycle, pushing your foot from second gear to third gear is a sensation that only a motorcyclist understands without being able to explain. It's a gamble... it's just the beginning, but it's freedom. thanks for your videos. 🌻

[@sebastianbolt6145]

And Benelli ❤

[@taffy2wheels577]

XTC fan aswell lad :-)

[@danbrown162]

What's the top speed you've had out of this?

[@GillyBikes]

It had zero miles on it when I did the review so I didn’t go over 50mph but bike should be good for 75mph 😁

[@gavinauslachen2487]

Love your beard, just trim it smooth. You nice looking dude # no homo

[@GillyBikes]

Cheers dude 😂

[@ajpaulo8382]

Can a 5'3 ride this?

[@GillyBikes]

I don’t see why not. You should go down to a dealer and try one for size 👍

[@zen.life66]

Why they would put a tablet on such a classic looking machine is absolutely beyond me tbh. It looks wrong!

[@GillyBikes]

You would think that but for some reason it just works.

[@zen.life66]

@GillyBikes I'm sure it does but astetically it's terrible 😂

[@stephengillespie3159]

nice

[@GillyBikes]

I think so. It’s a great bike

[@shadiandrew]

There are at least 3 better and better looking bikes than this, Piega 125, Zontes 125 and Peugeot 125

[@GillyBikes]

I was thinking and then I seen Peugeot 125 😂.

[@Paucoupe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sebastianbolt6145]

As beautiful as that bike is the screen looks like a fetl tip pen on an oil painting.

[@stephengillespie3159]

poo is nice get me the skin

[@GillyBikes]

That’s just weird 😂😂😂😂

[@AnthonyJohnson-m4d]

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