I bought a Super Cub / Initial impressions and speed test of my new c125

So roughly one week ago I decided to get myself a c125. I always wanted one and finally after over a year of putting every dollar away, I was able to get one. This video is intended to capture my initial impressions.
Spoiler alert, I love my little Cub.

[@Happy12004]

Poppa Jack here,,still, believe it or not? I had to get off my Trophy 4, and then after a year or so, I just had to get back in the wind. I had a Honda 50, back in ‘62. You meet the nicest people! And I just loved it. Then one popped up on line, for the right amount of money, and Momma Jack convinced me to get it. I was just out of the hospital, I almost checked out, septic shock, they said. I was Lucky. It was awhile before I could even walk. Having the little red in my house is just the carrot this old mule needed. Now I must carry oxygen tanks, and stay close to my house, but I’m sure here to tell you that it’s a great day when I can get outside of the house and ride my bike for even an hour! God Bless America!

[@biltateojr8747]

Going to get the red and white too! Love your new ride... Thank you for your time and effort be safe.

[@Yoshi-Mooch]

They really are works of art, the new ones or the old ones!!

[@onlyweknow2]

You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

[@bluegtturbo]

I have an identical bike. Not only is it fun and economical, but it's beautiful to look at.

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you. I am a Honda Cross Cub Grandpa from Japan. It is a nice C125 video!! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a nice day!!

[@m12ttd]

I've owned a few of these (C90) when I was a Teen! We used to race them through the woods and they were brilliant for that! I currently commute on a Piaggio Liberty 125 and have a Vespa GTS300 for fun! But I will upgrade to get one of these next year for my commuter, as this bike brings back so many great memories!

[@nerue.5980]

I really want one. It’s so beautiful

[@tomwagner6334]

Get one! I got mine a few months ago and it’s a blast.

[@bluegtturbo]

Me too... But they changed the colour to a horrible drab grey for the 2022 model

[@aut0maniak]

​@@bluegtturbo I don't think it's ugly I think about steampunk little bit

[@seguelawrencedoering394]

Have the same year and color. It was one of the best investments I’ve made. The one thing I don’t like is the compartment where the battery is located, it’s way to tight and congested with all the electrical wiring making it true labor to work on. Other than that it’s quite reliable.

[@5150bwagner]

Agreed....that battery compartment is a tight pain to work with :)

[@C00KSTERr1]

It has a clutch, it's the shifter. To smoothly shift, press to change gear and slowly release while applying throttle.

[@jpisme9082]

When you shift gears hold the shifter lever up with your foot and slowly let the shifter down. That makes it shifter smooth because it actually acts like a clutch.

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

American version has a chain guard but no side stand. I just rode one and 3rd gear gets you to 50mph. Honda engines are incredible.

[@nemanjatosovic]

I’ve added the side stand as it’s just more convenient to have one. You are correct about the 3rd gear. It’s a great little bike. I have the guard off as I feel the back end looks cleaner.

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

@@nemanjatosovic I installed the side stand. Entirely greater experience leaning it when at beach or store.

[@curtgottler9961]

Why does the manual tell you to shift at low speed? Like it says shift into fourth at about 25.

[@nemanjatosovic]

@@curtgottler9961 those are just the recommended shift points. They prioritize fuel economy achieved atlow revs. You can obviously stay in 3rd even at 35-40, in fact 3rd can take you up to 50 but you should not cruise at high speeds in low gears it’s best to not stress the engine much but for overtaking and getting up to speed it’s fine to rev it up.

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

@@curtgottler9961 Honda is correctly giving their conservative numbers. My view is once it's broken in, it revs very strongly and has no issue playing in third, especially with traffic in Florida. With 4th, it can do 45/50 all day.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

The no key was a deal breaker for me. Walked right out the door to my truck and left.

[@frankducett9]

Good honest American review. Thanks.

[@troyabadie817]

I myself was 15 years old 1976 I had a 1965 Honda Cub 50 and it would scream at 45 miles an hour just like the other guy said with an engine twice that big I asked you again fuel injection you would think it would go faster but you know what when my Uncle Robert rebuilt my Honda Cub 50 he was telling me that the way the engine was made like a car because it didn't have a timing chain it had pushrods so that come 50 was a really incredible engine Back Then I really like this one I'm thinking about getting one of these I like the Cub 90cc also

[@paulkazjack]

Put chain guard back on! The rain will wash off the chain lube.

[@nemanjatosovic]

Don’t really ride in the rain and I try to lube the chain every time bike sees water, regardless if there is a guard on or no.

[@Jaffa1951]

@@nemanjatosovic You can buy a chain oiler that fits onto the chain guard. Might be worth looking into.

[@wakawaka1976]

Still liking the bike? Trying to find one for my wife but we need to go through the whole process as we don’t have a permit or motorcycle license yet.

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

The Supercub doesn't have an oil filter...so I'll be changing mine every 1000 miles or less. It literally takes 5 minutes. It's $7 for a quart of oil. (It takes less than a quart) I'll spend the $7 to help ensure engine longevity.

[@nemanjatosovic]

there is a filter but you need to take the engine cover to get to it. it is one of those screen filters and requires maintenance every 8k miles I believe

[@Karlosdjackle]

@@nemanjatosovic Only in the 2022 model. The older models dont have the paper filter

[@nemanjatosovic]

@@Karlosdjackle old models gave a screen filter which you clean but not as often

[@Karlosdjackle]

@@nemanjatosovic ah right. Good to know.

[@MrBackslider1]

Man you paid a lot for yours. I brought my wife one for Christmas this past November and paid $3675.00 out the door 2021 model. She doesn't know she have it but wanted something for herself. I have a 2019 Harley Davidson SGS. And she rides on the back. So now she have her first bike. Nice video. I'm getting a battery Tender installed on hers, that battery is a bitch to get to.

[@catsbyondrepair]

It is really easy to get to one screw cover comes off

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

If the battery is dead, how do replace battery without power?? I mean i wish we get to it with just a key, you know....

[@ytr8989]

You had to pay dealer prep fees, destination or freight fees, documentation fees, sales taxes, and sometimes they’ll add a 5-10% commission to it. $3,675 is just the number you got online, or it’s used.

[@mardanlifetv9622]

Its very beautiful Ilike it😘

[@tajmohammad2820]

Beautiful

[@leonardocabralesvazquez5994]

ESPECTACULAR......

[@mobilgin]

4:26 what chain guard do - keeps your chain clean from dirt and chain maintain interval and life span increases enormously.

[@johndefalque5061]

I plan to get a scooter or minimoto next year.

[@earlinoue3090]

Great durable iconic bike you have there mate! I'm still using my uncle's Honda c70 Cub 1978 and up to this day it still runs.. About the shifting that jerks you said.. When you downshift, especially going in 2nd Gear you must press and hold then give a small quick throttle and then release the foot shifter.. In that manner there will be a smoother gear change.. That's how we drive "underbone" motorcycles here in the Philippines and Indonesia. Hope it helps

[@nemanjatosovic]

Thanks mate! Hope you keep your c70 forever

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

I hope your motorcycle runs forever!!

[@cle63]

Thanks for the review. I'm really going back and forth between the Super Cub and a Royal Alloy 150, both with a nice classic design. I'm an older (late 50's) potential first-time rider. I drive a manual car, so shifting shouldn't be an issue. I'd mostly be driving this to and from work/store, etc. Maybe some country roads here in the Midwest. Any thoughts? How tall is the seat from ground? One thing I keep reading is that the RA is pretty high, though I do love the look. Also, the fact that the RA is not fuel-injected seems to be a negative. Thanks

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

I'm in the midwest too. That means you could potentially not be riding for several months in the cold winter months. Because of that, I would want a fuel injection engine. Ethanol (in the gas) can get gummy and sticky....and that clogs up carburetors. Yes, you can put stabilizer in the gas, but that's not 100%. RA is a twist and go CVT...SuperCub has gears, but no hand clutch. SC seat height is not tall. I'm 5'10" and can easily flat foot. If there's not a place to service the RA, I wouldn't touch it. I was a 1st time rider a few years ago, and about your age. The SC if VERY easy to learn on. Excellent urban run-a-bout as long as you never need to get above 45mph. I downsized from a Kawasaki 650. I wanted smaller.

[@PraetorianMan]

Biggest thing: Do you know how to drive/ride a manual? If you don't, then do the Royal Alloy. If you do know how, or if you're willing to learn, then super cub. The super cub is basically immortal and nothing short of running it over with a truck will make it stop working. From what I know, Royal Alloy isn't a *bad* brand or anything, but its not a Honda either. Also the super cub can tank regular 87 octane, E10 gasoline. Most regular scooters from what I've seen really, really want high octane, ethanol free gas. Oh, another consideration. How are the roads where you live? If you've got ruts and pot holes in your road, you may want the Super Cub's bigger 16 inch wheels. I have a Lance Cali Classic with an 11 inch front wheel and a 12 inch rear wheel. I love it but... you can feel the bumps in the road.

[@samanimeguy23]

I fill only Premium gas ..but now the price is close to $5/gallon 🥺🥺🥺

[@sergeolchowec905]

If it takes you 10 tries to get to 60 mph,no Harley guy will wave at you. Understandable.

[@Bonjour-World]

I had a 1965 Honda cub. Of course at 15 years old I was 6 inches shorter and 20 pounds lighter. I doubt I could sit comfortably on the wee thing now. The Cub's 49cc engine could get it up to 45-50 MPH back then. Ironically with a engine twice the size, fuel injection and an added gear they are not able to get any better gas mileage or a much higher speed.

[@tomwagner6334]

The ‘65 cub was a slug compared to the c125 of today. No comparison other than the leg shield. 50cc cub I had one also and learned to ride on the streets of Paris at 14 years old. 70kmh max.

[@ronniemauldin130]

I learned on a 1965 Honda as well, at ten years old I thought the bike was pretty quick. Had mine up to 55 mph down hill. Delivered 180 newspapers on it before going to school in the seventh grade.@@tomwagner6334

[@JKL246]

Looked really hard at this bike, especially the dark gray one. Great looking machines. Needed a bit more speed and wanted storage and a screen, so went with a ‘21 Kymco 300 ABS.

[@nemanjatosovic]

Good choice, Kymco is awesome!

[@samanimeguy23]

Which Go Pro are you using? Im interested in getting one ....

[@nemanjatosovic]

this wasdone on my ophone 7 and go pro 8

[@edpe22]

Congrats great bike, one question how is the order of shifting all down 1-2-3-4-N ? Thanks in advance

[@nemanjatosovic]

Neutral is all the way down, then it’s sequential, 1,2,3,4

[@edpe22]

@@nemanjatosovic Thanks for the info

[@nemanjatosovic]

@@edpe22 easy, can’t be stalled and shifts are smooth

[@michaelcasey2026]

If you come to a complete stop in 4th gear, click it down again and it goes back to Nuteral, no need to change down 4-3-2-1-N.

[@ytr8989]

I would like to see a 5 speed in the future. You can get an aftermarket wind screen for it.

[@tomchen1717]

Do we need to Register This cub From D.M.V ? Writing tests and Drive test ?

[@nemanjatosovic]

Yes you need to register to drive legally

[@tomchen1717]

@@nemanjatosovic got it

[@sbusisongubeni6726]

I'm a first time scooter buyer who wants to buy SYM 300c GTS EVO 2015 model which has 88 000km\54 600miles the price tag is $1000\R15 000ZAR & I'll be travel 116km\ 72miles daily commute to work do you think I should buy the maxi scooter

[@nemanjatosovic]

if you like it and if was well cared for, yeah, SYM is a good brand they make awesome scooters.

[@locha4793]

I would like to have one ,and nobody tell me how ;

[@hortenseplaceg9740]

Hey! Where’s the chain guard???

[@nemanjatosovic]

I took it off, don’t like how it looks

[@hortenseplaceg9740]

I understand 🙂

[@user-ft8ww5qy8q]

海外のC125スーパーカブは微妙に違いますね。日本のC125はウィンカーが前はハンドルに埋め込んでるし、後ろはフェンダーから左右に飛び出てます。しかし面白いと思いますね。ちなみに自分のC125の色は紺と水色です、動画楽しかったです、ありがとう。

[@nemanjatosovic]

Intro 00:00 - 00:48 Walk around - 00:49 Start of speed test 13:02

[@dpapaioannow]

what's your 0-60 on ideal conditions?

[@nemanjatosovic]

As far as time? lol, too flow to count but it’ll get there

[@dpapaioannow]

@@nemanjatosovici guess more than 10 seconds?

[@nemanjatosovic]

@@dpapaioannow yeah probably 15-20, 0-60 isn’t quick however initial pick up is good, 0-15, 0-30 is brisk which in town is all you need.

[@paowheei9784]

im sad because its not available in our country

[@Era_A]

Where?

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

I wish honda send yall a cub! : (

[@ballejosRB11]

This or the navi for a beginner bike

[@nemanjatosovic]

The super cub is a better bike, no question about it, but it will run maybe 2000 more otd. Navi is fun, easy to ride, will offer similar performance but not as well built and a bit more old school. If you just want something to learn on, something you’ll move on from in a few months, get the Navi, you’ll get more of your money back if you go new. If you plan on keeping it and using it fairly often, get the cub. If money is a concern, get something used. My suggestion, get a used cub around 2800-3000.. that’s how much a new Navi is but even a used cub is a lot better…

[@curtgottler9961]

Do you still have it?

[@nemanjatosovic]

Sold it. Anyways found myself riding the Zuma

[@muhammadhazikrabbani2697]

Doesn it contains any Abs Brakes.

[@nemanjatosovic]

Yes, on the front wheel.

[@muhammadhazikrabbani2697]

@@nemanjatosovic thanks for your reply jazakallah

[@mr2bmw]

Love the Cub, but the American version has those horrible turn signals and stop light. The Euro version looks so much better.

[@flemmingmadsen8415]

Your camera was set a little too low 🙂

[@nemanjatosovic]

I made a mistake and forgot to turn on wide view on my camera.

[@1999zrx1100]

Hopefully they come to Canada 🇨🇦. 🤞

[@869475397]

But tell us, do you like the bike. 😊

[@nemanjatosovic]

Yes

[@user-os1so9iw7t]

Egy 537 mérföldet futott motoron nem nézünk csúcs sebessége,mert ez a motor még bőven bejáratós.

[@ahsanahmed3412]

I HAVE HONDA ROAD MASTER 200 CC 1995 MODEL

[@nelsont9650]

mine has 3500 kms can do 110 km/h easy and 120 dowwnhill

[@nemanjatosovic]

Most I got it up to was 65 ish mph

[@nelsont9650]

Im slim that helps too,but we shouldnt drive that fast not good for engine.50 mph is ok for cruise i think

[@tajmohammad2820]

پاکستان کراچی میں کہاں ملتے ہیں

[@whatevenisthisfor]

Not necessarily 100 percent street legal folks don't forget that

[@philiporourke7896]

The Cub is the most produced vehicle in the world with over 50 million built.

[@cherylharris5642]

Start the damn bike and ride. All that talking

[@geraldarcuri9307]

What's with the dopey background music? Very annoying.

[@maximonudler1247]

Music annoying.

[@ne1cup]

too much talk

[@fastusbombastus2085]

it's a more moronic than iconic thing, put 125cc engine in to 50cc moped frame is stupid and dangerous, high gravity center!!! it's a thing designed by Asian shrimps for Asian shrimps, half of my butt sticks out of the back of the seat... stupid gear change lever, you have to move left foot forward and backward all the time, to drive this stupid thing is a pain in a butt literally not figuratively...