Honda Trail CT125 10,500 Mile Review

[@michaelsupple6081]

I totaled mine a few months ago when I T-boned a guy who ran a stop sign. The day my insurance check arrived I had another one in the garage. My two bone breaks are healed I just turned 77 last week and I'm ready for more adventure. Thanks for inspiring me along the way. I have a couple of other bikes but my Trail 125 is my forever bike. 😊

[@SomeGuyRides]

two bone breaks and back on the bike at 77 - that my friend is where I want to be in 20 years!!! bravo!

[@justtl5885]

My hero!

[@donfarrand8014]

I'm in the middle and ready to buy at 63! My 1981 CT70 carburetor is TOO finicky. And I'm ready for a slow roll (but get into 45 mph traffic) and at 6'4" my knees won't be up by my Ears anymore!! 😭😭 How hard to get one without silly mark-up?

[@bwnco]

LOL not laughing but am, same thing happened here on different bike.. destroyed both wrists an compound my right lower leg.. LOL oh well...im 67.. 13 busted bones in 33 places.. still rope..ride..mtn bike..climb.an.looking at newish DR650 or cb500x... .. Ya folks no fun at home!! Dont be pussies!! ( can i say that? ) lol but this dude on 125...hoooooly crap..ADMIRATION!! N THEN SOME

[@r1273m]

That is amazing. I'm also 77 and sold my BMW F650GS three years ago as it was getting too heavy for me. Maybe I should try something like this. Many years ago I had a CB125S with a whopping 12BHP. My wife and I toured on that little thing for years. I think this CT125 needs a few more BHP.

[@papertiger795]

Companies should be giving/loaning bikes to you for you to review. Nobody else in KZbin land is going to produce such an excellent review video. Very entertaining and informative. Thanks.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I’m down with that!!!

[@Graderbrad]

Everthing you covered is true with my experience on my CT 125. Only thing that you missed, is the feeling of being 16 again. I am 72 years old and my first motorcycle when I was 15 years old. Feeling like 16 is an amazing feeling

[@SomeGuyRides]

Absolutely right - brings me right back to riding my Trail 70 when I was little. Awesome...

[@bryanbrowning5746]

I bought a 1972 CT90 about 20 years ago,to use as an errand runner, and occasional trail bike. I carry it in my pickup when we travel, pulling a travel trailer. It’s perfect for running around rv parks, and exploring. Last summer I bought a brand new XR150L, and both truly ARE time machines! I started riding on a CT90, and moved up to an XL125 in my early teens. 50 years later, the circle has come back around! I have full size bikes, and enjoy them, but the small bikes hold a special spot in my heart, for the reasons you both mentioned!

[@53patb]

I had a ct 90 with the low range was a beast.Would take you anywhere.Loved that bike!

[@robertveronese4405]

Riding a small bike long distance gives you a feeling of accomplishment, because it can be a real challenge. I flew down to Phoenix, Az from Vegas about 6 years ago in June(not a good idea, it's hot). To buy a CBR125R and ride it back. Of course my early flight was cancelled, and arrived there about 10am. By the time I bought it and was on the road it was 11am and about 100! rode it back almost 400 miles the same day. I was 63 then, I stopped at a Carl's Jr. in Kingman, had 8 glasses of ice tea. It took me about 10 hours of riding. But that bike got 80mpg at full throttle (up to 70mph).

[@carlarthur4442]

Well done for that 👏 I hope you enjoyed the experience, stay safe 🙏

[@TictacAddict1]

When you said, "Other idiots like me." I just knew you were talking to me. 😂

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yup!

[@bfarm44]

That’s how we know what tribe we belong too

[@dpeabodyjr]

Well said. He’s talking to all of us who are watching. Especially when he mentioned life with responsibilities.

[@mikewhitehead6482]

I love our CT125 so much and resemble this remark as well. It is remarkable how hard it is to go anywhere without being stopped and asked about it or having someone share their favorite Honda memory.

[@muckle8]

Spartacus here too! - count me in! 🏍 😎

[@camotablet8073]

Exactly how I see it!!!! could not have been said better. I'm at 23, 000 miles now on mine. Thanks!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Damn! 23k!!!

[@camotablet8073]

It's all your fault, You got me hooked! Thank You!!@@SomeGuyRides

[@bwnco]

you need to do a review! 23k nice!

[@stephennewman2237]

One of your best videos! Honda should use this as a sales video! Entertaining and a honest review at the same time.

[@SomeGuyRides]

You hear that Honda?!

[@jasonmiller7769]

This has got to be one of the most wittiest reviews of such an iconic bike design ever created by Honda that would inspire any moto-enthusiast to get one for themselves… bravo to the makers of s😢a fine summary!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

thanks for the kind words! If you liked this, you might like the TAT playlist. It gets weird!

[@invictusmaneo3439]

The stares I get from old men when I’m riding my 2023 (green) makes me giggle every time. I parked in front of a Chinese bakery one time. I come out after getting my rolls and I’m met with 5 men within their 70’s ogling over my bike. I’m very proud of my purchase.

[@kevinconville9258]

I enjoyed this video. I had a Trail 90 (with the dual range gearbox) 45 years ago and was taken everywhere. It was my daily transportation and mini adventure bike. Come to think of it, almost every ride was an adventure on that bike! The CT125 really needs a dual range trans to fulfill its promise and make it a bike I couldn't resist. Thanks for your efforts, cheers!

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

I fully agree. If one hasn't experienced what the low range can do, there is no way to understand.

[@SomeGuyRides]

thanks for watching! yeah - i'd love to experience the low range gearing. TAT Steve has an old original trail - I should have tried his out when I had the chance up in Maine...

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

@@SomeGuyRides I am still very pleased that Honda produced the CT125 paying homage to the iconic Trail90 and I will surely own one at some point.

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

Just wanted to share something.... One day, in the mid 70s, at around 10 yrs old, I rode up to a large gathering of various dirtbikes at the base of a steep hillclimb. "The pipeline" ...it was a fabled, local extremely steep hill climb that had folklore attached to it, with Noone actually witnessing anyone make it to the top. (Near the vary top it had sort of a shelf, that then went to near vertical) As I rode up surrounded by all of these older kids on various bad@ss trail and motocross bikes, I immediately got picked on about my "moped", "girl's bike", "where's the gas tank?", "where's the clutch?"....ha ha ha. I had heard things like this before that also made me think that my CT90 wasn't cool or even made me feel ashamed of it. I remember an older kid in particular on a purple Husqvarna 400 that was probably around 16 and especially mean, he pushed me over on my bike when I tried to stand up for myself. I sat quietly, fighting back tears, watching for sometime, as different bikes, screamed up the hill, blowing blue smoke, shooting rooster tails of dirt and rocks, with various bail outs. The jerk on the Husky was the only one that made it to the shelf about 3/4 of the way up with a roar of cheers. I was an inexperienced rider, and had never attempted anything close to this. Without saying a word...I took off...smoothly and steadily, climbing that hill, avoiding the ruts and rocks...got to the shelf...straight up the last section to the very top, with a little pogo stick jump, turning the bike on the rear wheel and stared down at the group below me. There wasn't a sound...just a bunch of craned necks staring up at the "King", "the Legend" in silence and reverence. I didn't say a word either. I simply raised up both hands and gave a double middle finger salute. It was too dangerous and I was too scared to go back down so I made my own way along the top of the Ridgeline, eventually finding my way to another dirt road. I never heard any of them make fun of my bike again and I never felt anything but pride for my Honda Trail 90. Eric

[@danielhoskins976]

Agree completely! My first new bike was a 1970 Honda Trail 90; I worked a split-shift at a gas station, in my Montana home town, so I had 5 hours free everyday. Almost every day I rode my trail 90 up in the surrounding mountains-(from town)- 10 miles paved, 6 mile dirt road and 6-8 miles on rugged horse trails, to a USFS cabin that made my world & my life- ‘whole’! I was a HS Junior-year 140 pound ‘pilot’, that loved that bike, (and could never have made it to the cabin, without that fabulous little switch that put the little beast, instantly, into low-range/ trail gear! That switch is gone, now, and so is this bike’s ability to climb on steep and rugged terrain! I guess if you’d never seen (or experienced)- the massive difference the trail switch would transform the original bike from-and-into; well, then you couldn’t possibly understand how much they’ve neutered this bike’s ability. But there are a few out there, who know, how far behind this bike would soon be- on a genuine “trail ride”, if there was a good (original) Trail 90, in the group! (It’s just a tragedy- compared to the true ‘potential’, that this bike actually would’ve had..!!)

[@jonlangford7622]

It's been long enough that I should re-watch the TAT series. That really was pretty entertaining. Thanks for that.

[@ensidfkgnur]

That's a great idea! I don't have the means or family life to allow me to undertake an adventure like that, (I'd go at the drop of a hat if I did), watching him and JohnnyPow is the next best thing.

[@MikeBell-ez9gf]

Excellent!!! I have TW200 and no use for a CT125...but I still would like to have one.

[@ronoldcross8189]

My very first bike was a street Honda 90. The only problem was when the auto drivers got frustrated because it capped out at 45 mph. But, I learned 85% of my motor skills (riding) on it. I believe starting on a small bike allows for a great learning curve with minimal potential for serious injury to person or bike.

[@Trotter13]

"unplanned dismount" is fantastic. NICE!

[@jackvoss5841]

My Honda Cub is the Super Cub town version. It’s meant for paved roads, and manages gravel roads at about 25mph. I ride back country roads at 25-35. That’s a sweet spot for smoothness in the machine. It’s also enjoyable for spotting wild life. In southern Michigan, that means white tailed deer, wild turkeys, sand hill cranes, squirrels, crows, and outsized farm machinery. It also means accommodating vehicular traffic. I camp with the bike. The wonderful luggage rack on the trail version is not available for the road version, though it could and should be. The rear rack on my bike is big enough to carry a sandwich or a piece of pie. (Somebody at Honda should be castrated using a dull spoon). I secured onto their sandwich rack, a steel grate from a charcoal grill. My engine seems to have about 9.7 or 9.8 horsepower. My slower road speeds give over a 100mpg. I use rec fuel, but gas up on the road too. The seat designer rates the same procedure as the rack designer. The seat should be a bit concave rather than bulging upwards. I wish the bike had fewer electronics. A standard key would be better than the proximity key. A 125cc engine does NOT need an electric starter! The bike is fun to ride. It’s a chair that has scenery passing by. And my bike pulls right over if it gets near an ice cream stand! Apple pie and coffee affects the steering too. (This is an extra feature you can have installed.) Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@alonpalmer]

Of my hundreds of KZbin subscriptions, I am down to 20 and you are number 1. My dad toured Japan on a 50cc cub in the mid-'60s. I am 55 years old and a former motorcycle guy. When I finally get back on motorcycles I am considering the CT 125 thanks to you! I love your content! On top of going down to a 13 tooth front sprocket I have heard going up four to six teeth on the rear will give you far more low gear power but will lower your top speed considerably. Thanks for all the effort you put into your content.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Huge compliment. Thank you!

[@KoenPrins]

Watched all your vids in 2022, got a Honda supercub 125 (Europe has no CT125) and rode many kilometers on it in 2023. When planning my 2024 summer trips my ass and time schedule complained so I upgraded to a Duc Scrambler 800. The Honda gave me back the joy in riding I lost after crashing hard over a decade ago. Never again a sports bike, it will always be the small, nimble machines for me. And it is partially your fault, Ang. Thank you so much!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I'll take the blame!

[@pvwjr]

I feel exactly the way you do about the CT125, it brought me back to motorcycles. I want hi/lo range and the seat is the limiting factor for me to ride it more than an hour. Wish a good aftermarket was available. I don’t know how you rode it 5000 miles across the country. Keep up the great content.

[@pauld.b7129]

The engine is also an extra underpowered 125. it could make 40% more horsepower, but Honda was cheap and just threw a kids pit bike engine in it.

[@lancelot1953]

Hi, I learned biking with a 1969 CT-90 Trail with the dual range transmission (yes, I am that old). I now have two CT-110s 1980s which are wonders to own. You can change your rear sprocket for a larger one if available, the front sprocket (one tooth change) is not enough ratio change - the rear sprocket gives you more power option. Take care and ride safe, Ciao, L

[@Stahj7622]

I don't know if I could love this video more than I do! It was amazing to see you use this bike the way you do and love it for what it is! I absolutey love my Trail 125 and will never let it go. Thank you for sharing!

[@greybone777]

The beauty of the 90 and the 110 is the hi- low transmission. In the forest service in the 70s they put trail sprockets on the bikes. The rear sprocket was nearly as big as the back tire. They would go virtually anywhere, but not fast 😅

[@barberchannel]

I love it. Yes to all you said. You summarized the joys and foibles of our favorite little bike. 👍🏻😊 Thanks for all that you do for the CT 125 community.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thx Doug!

[@llewellynb592]

I live in the Philippines and most bikes here are between 124cc to 150cc, I have a Yamaha snipper 155 single cylinder liquid cooled 4 valves and so far ive got over 3000 mies. I ride it everywere some roads are really crappy most not to bad but my wife And I never hesitate tp go on adventures .,it never fails to go.great video i am happy to have watched your video.

[@SomeGuyRides]

thank you!

[@radioarruinadojap]

¨Little Ugly¨ hahaha I received mine 3 weeks ago and I love it!!! (My ass can´t say the same...) Thanks for the brutally honest review!!!

[@jfdjkdjfkjdk]

I bought two the day my dealer started taking orders …I am 60 …had ct80 when a teenager…tried my best to kill it…I really believe it is still going strong somewhere…these new ones are just as tough as the old ones…I love my two….never is a exceedingly long time but I can honestly say that I will never never ever sell these two…the original ones changed my life…these two will be with me forever

[@mreinhardt9686]

I have a 2020 Honda c125 Super Cub and it has to be my favorite motorcycle of all time. It’s great for running around my small home town. It’s hard to explain why it feels different from other motorcycles. Always puts a smile on my face

[@insertgoodname4809]

This guy is my hero. His self deprecating humour has me in stitches.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks for stopping by - check out the TAT playlist if you get a chance!

[@savage22bolt32]

​@@SomeGuyRidesConstructive criticism, no disrespect; lose the background noise. The subject & your narration of it is great! The addition of distracting, monotonous & annoying music ruined the vid for me.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Everything he said was spot on. However, my biggest disappointment was the LED headlight. Auxiliary lights were my first upgrade.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

@@savage22bolt32 I didn’t notice the background music until I read your comment 😂

[@savage22bolt32]

@@MrWhitelightning73 sorry i ruined everything ☹

[@ranman1959]

One of my fondest memories as a kid was riding my uncle’s Trail 90 in a West Virginia state park in the early 70’s. It was quite a step up from my Honda C50 Super Cub.

[@AK-wg8xn]

Absolutely loved the plain honest truthful review, the good, the bad, the ugly.

[@chrisc6186]

I liked the original with the low range selector. Put that little bike in low range and it would climb anything you were brave enough to go up!!

[@bwnco]

A tree if the bark didnt slip!!!

[@greybone777]

Also trail sprockets that were nearly as big as the back wheel.

[@ensidfkgnur]

The '21 Trail 125 was my gateway drug, thinking about getting a '71 CT90. Don't NEED it, but the beauty of the simplicity and limitations draw me to it.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

I remember that. Awesome up little hills.

[@arthurleino]

My First Motorcycle was a 1964 Honda Trail 55cc. Was great for the logging roads and trails.

[@aranga2730]

When I hear guy speaking about Ed March with love and respect then he's my guy!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I love that guy.

[@ggiddy4601]

“…stop and smell the roses and the cow shit.” Put that on a T-shirt.

[@mikeandrews1899]

I agree.....but take out the roses 👌👍

[@Eutski]

Absolutely nailed it. Love mine, and love watching you love yours.

[@douglasworkman2788]

Holy crap, colonel sanders, thought it was only me, so much in common, love that trail 125, be safe

[@sethjones9740]

Great review. Your TAT series on this bike inspired me to get my first bike at 62. Thank you!

[@wilfamos7314]

What a fantastic video. I really enjoyed that. Your enthusiasm is so genuine and sincere. Thanks so much for posting and having so much love for your little Honda.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Great review, I have a CT125 as well and I don't disagree with anything you said about it!

[@mcsegeek1]

Growing up, we had a 50 when we were pee wees, a 70 when we got as little older, and a 90. Loved all of them but the trail 90 was indestructible and went everywhere.

[@dgibbsfl]

I am glad you did this video. I had a similar nostalgic experience with a CT90 Trail. That bike and I went through an interesting period of time while I worked my way through college and it never let me down through thick and thin. I could talk for hours about what all I did with that bike but it's only interesting to me. It certainly helped me get through college. I am retired now living in Southeast Asia and I have an XR150L (for seven years now) that has been another amazing piece of dependable and versatile equipment. That little episode you showed of your CT125 literally petering out going up the hill in first gear was a downer. Nothing like that ever even came close to happening with my CT90. I could drop that bike into the low range on the transmission and it would climb trees.

[@SomeGuyRides]

The XR looks cool and fun. Yup - leaving out low range was a big mistake. Honda doesn't make many of those, but!

[@ValGermain-q5c]

I too had a green Honda CT70. I now have the new CT125, and I love it. I also had the same type of bike way back in the day except it was a CT 90. Happy riding !😊

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

I have the CT 125 Trail and everything you said about it is true. When you ride it in a way not meant, that's when the adventure begins . Yes it is fun!

[@FulltimeFredsadventures]

"I figured it was no longer absolutely necessary for me to stay alive anymore" was the reason I started skydiving again, traveling the world and took up scuba diving. None of us get out of this life alive so I might as well go out making great memories. 🕉🙏

[@SomeGuyRides]

Truth!

[@back-engineered]

I bought the 125 as my first bike 1 year ago. Absolutely in love with it. I even bought a second one that was a theft recovery. It was spray painted black and missing every body panel. Just finished restoring it. I also just bought a crf250l, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd choose my 125. Like you said, the amount of fun it gives is almost criminal.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Might need a photo of the theft recovery bike - sounds kinda cool!

[@devonbikefilms]

All good stuff. As a C125 super Cub tourist, remember most of the faults re power are ours, in our heads, not the bikes. Also I find the aim is to carry less stuff, fit fewer farkles. Small weight reductions make big differences. Clothes for instance, I only carry three days stuff max and some soap, it can be washed. When it gets too steep, get off and walk along side, it’s easier than duck paddling. Finally, and most importantly, well done for getting out there and doing it, that’s the greatest thing of all.👍

[@SomeGuyRides]

Check the packing vid in the tat prep playlist. I’m not sure what stuff I could lose (except a dumb little saw I brought - and shipped home…) thx for watching!

[@J33plov3r]

Now that is how a review should be done!

[@rallye81]

I loved your pre-TAT and TAT videos, which I consumed prior to my solo TAT trip in Sept 2021. This video was extremely well edited and narrated. Brings back the memories of adventure your TAT series fueled in me. Great job!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Awesome that you were able to get out there - the TAT has to be the best route in America.

[@Hydrosurfer68]

Love the pics of the ugly green CT-70 when you were a kid... I had one too and I loved it everyday!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Believe it or not, that thing is still running strong. It's with my uncle at his farm in Ohio. I can't remember why we gave it to him, but... I gotta figure out how to get that thing back! I rode it a few years ago... Ugly and awesome...

[@iain075]

As a father, I'm still having to absolutely stay alive. I reckon another 10 years. Love your work sir.

[@SomeGuyRides]

thank you!

[@timorr6507]

So you know...in 1968 trade school behind me i buy a suzuki 100 and prepair for ALASKA as far as allowed to motor wilderness trails from Indiana Talbot...find that on the map.. 10.ooo miles round trip with endless joy along the way....would do it again today...endless stories to share...thanks for YOURS...

[@johnhoover916]

Excellent review, Ang. Your TAT ride report on ADVrider was one of my all time favorites. Thanks for taking the time to entertain us.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks! Head over to SubStack if you like the writing stuff. Should be a link in the description somewhere...

[@efs83dws]

My Dad had a Trail 70. I had a CT90 and my brother had a CT50. We had lots of fun on those bikes.

[@TRGB1955SD]

I restored a CT90 and a Trail 110. The only reason I don't have the new 125 is because of the NO dual transfer case; I got spoiled me greatly. Put the dual speed transfer on it and I'll buy it tomorrow. Huge game changer.

[@arasheqajar]

Rode about 4000mi on mine. The single most annoying thing for me is the kick starter always rubbing on my leg. Seat is bearable for short rides but ended up upholstering my own for longer rides Keep up the videos bro

[@SomeGuyRides]

do a quick adjustment of the kick - aim it back a little - that might help...

[@arasheqajar]

@@SomeGuyRides I did. It did help but I think I’m gonna just replace it altogether. The thing sticks out way too much!

[@MikeBentley-wm9qo]

I believe my brothers and I chatted with you last June in Virginia. We were riding the MABDR. We were wandering if you made it. Glad to see you survived and had a successful journey!😊

[@phansen657]

Absolutely Agree, and love my 2023 ct125. Brought back so many memories of my younger days.

[@frooke2]

Don't expect anybody who finances a 36 thousand dollar Harley and makes $800 monthly payments to be a good decision maker.

[@delberttalks4616]

Dude you nailed it. I can see the guys in bedazzled ed hardy shirts with 200 dollar boots they bought with their credit cards feeling attacked over this comment 😂

[@wiggyjones]

Hahahaha!

[@kevnjeanne]

I watched your whole adventure on the TAT and you are a great example of how to really challenge yourself. Your editing and additions to the video with "future and past Ang" were having me laughing so hard I almost tipped over in my desk chair! I've also watched a few of your other vidoes and I will make it a point of catching up on them. Thanks for taking me along on your adventures !

[@SomeGuyRides]

Definitely check out some of the other playlists if you get the chance. The east coast bdr trip was fun. Thanks for watching!

[@geraldneville2733]

What a great story. Mine started in 1963, then it was pushrods, leading link front forks and two rear sprocket (road/trail). At 15 I had not fully understood the word uncomfortable but was working hard on figuring out the concept of fun. After three Honda 90s, one 110 and one 125 Grom that I converted into a Monkey. Now the Monkey seat can make riding in a rock garden feel like floating on a cloud. Bullet proof everyone, but once I reach voting age, suspension was always the dark cloud for me. Around town, the best rig hands down, though more than 20 miles off pavement generally required a visit to the Chiropractor to put things right again. Honda really knows how to lead us down the primrose path.

[@teawaawafirmin416]

This is one of the best reviews I have had the pleasure of wittnessing. New Zealand

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thank you! My sister married a kiwi - I'm hoping to get there some day...

[@jimthompson717]

My brother had a 1965 Honda 90, he bought new, to get to and from university. I bought a new 1974 Honda XL175. Gotta love these small Hondas.

[@gregb.6682]

Thank you for the most accurate and entertaining post on the little bike that could. It takes creative thinking to expose it's character.

[@SomeGuyRides]

If you liked this - check out the TAT Playlist!

[@andrewr2383]

Thank you. That was a good and honest review of this bike. I have the same little CT125. And I have to agree with the limits it has.. but I still love riding it. Because it is a fun ride, and it makes my day better when I ride it. I still want to upgrade the seat padding, but I am looking at replacing it with a new one. So I can keep the stock one as it was from the factory. FYI, my (Honda Trail) CT125 is working hard down in Mid-Canterbury, New Zealand...

[@ST3RK3NBURG]

I’ve watched this video many times. When I was 18 I had a 1981 Yamaha SX650 special, and the feeling of 2 wheels on the country roads of southwest Ohio is something I’ve always wanted to get back to. I turned 42 this year and I’m only getting older. I have a 24v scooter that I’ve ridden for a season, but it’s just not enough. I’m probably far too tall for a CT 125 at 6’9” but I don’t care. Thanks for this video Ang, I’m picking up my 2024 CT 125 on Friday!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Congrats on the new bike! I just saw one in the shop nearby - the 2024s look cool - the only real difference I could see was the crash bars (cosmetically anyway). Enjoy that thing! And if you really want to see what it can do - check out the TAT Playlists.

[@ST3RK3NBURG]

@@SomeGuyRides I’ve been working my way through them! Great stuff man!

[@geoff9614]

Love the ct 125 proof that you don’t need a gs or a ktm to have an adventure I think these bike are the future of budget adventure riding good video

[@MrMAKFoto]

Old Honda CG 125 OHV engine never failed me on very high steep dirt/rock roads of Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. Pakistani boys still take them pretty high up to Babusar pass/top 13700 ft. I looked at some modified CT 125 bikes especially with big knobbly tires and they look so cool, so tempted to get one.

[@tauncfester3022]

The Lifan Honda licensed CG clone GY200 is a quite a workhorse.

[@peteortiz3554]

After my military discharge I kept my Honda VFR 500 for awhile till I started my family, I'm 66 now, my kids are grown and I'm very near to retirement, boy do I feel the itch again, This may be the perfect bike for me too slowly get back in

[@SomeGuyRides]

”slowly” is the key word! Would be the perfect bike to ease back in…

[@johnekins4408]

My first bike an Excelsior 98 cc two speed had no power, slightly better on a damp morning but wouldn’t pull The skin off a rice pudding. I loved it. My sister bought a Honda 50, way more power two up but Never broke down unlike mine.

[@racerboyeddie]

this is the best review of anything I've ever seen and you're funny too so thank you. I've just got a Tan CT125 and you've confirmed all of the things I found out on a 5 mile ride out today.

[@SomeGuyRides]

enjoy that bike - the tan color is cool!

[@walsakaluk1584]

These are off road work horses in Cambodia. Snow chains on the back wheel, huge rear sprocket, re-bar spokes and rim,..... perfect for pulling logs out of the forest. Then there's road mods for heavy haulage. Water drip head cooling is essential. Mod the final drive to suit your needs. Great bikes.

[@lowersaxon]

Absolutely great. Laughed myself some body parts off. You should have your own show, theatre, tv, soc media, doesnt matter. Awesome vid!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I'm available!

[@marcusvaldes]

You are the reason I, a then 52 year old man, bought this bike and learned to ride a motorcycle. I took my motorcycle road test on it and it really was like cheating. I then bought a CB500X, sold both of them and just bought a Honda CRF300L Rally. LOVE the Rally. One day either an Africa Twin or a BMW GS. I'm down in Atlanta. Hope to meet you one day on the road as I've watched so many of your videos.....

[@Thedavidsavage]

Don't get a heavy adventure bike unless it's the 1290 KTM . I call it the boogie monster

[@zefautino]

As the previous commenter said... You should buy one hippopotamus in my opinion though. Why listen to random KZbin specialist when you can learn by burning your own money? I know what an AT is, as I know the R1250GS and the 1290, (Tenere 1200 too)... The three big pigs. If I had to pick one of the three, I would definitely get the Honda... The Honda CRF 300L. The most important thing you need on a motorcycle is lightness. I could tell my struggles on a F850GS, or a T7, but I'm not a KZbin expert to advise anyone.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Right on - I've never ridden a Rally - but they look awesome. See you out there man!

[@gerhardgotzmann8880]

I bought mine to go light from my RE Himalayan… both awesome

[@afishyfella]

“Forces you to smell the roses and the cow shit.” Best line ever. That’s keeping it real. Great video.

[@SomeGuyRides]

ha!

[@filobetobaby]

Love your videos! I discovered them after getting my own CT125 in '22.. Also followed a similar music path in my 20's. You have a great ability to convey frustration through humor, tell future Ang to take it easy on you 😅

[@SomeGuyRides]

Future Ang is an a hole!

[@russiverson8061]

Excellent commentary, YOU inspired my old 64 year old ass to go buy one, I have some great adventures planed, just have to retire to go do them. Thanks for your "drive", keep it up!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Where's my cut Honda! Glad you're getting out and about on yours - super fun bike!

[@phasegen]

When going up into the mountains, carry a hose and an air tank (filled at lower elevations).Bleed air from the tank into the intake to get more O2 for combustion. A small O2 tank would work also...

[@eugeneteo9664]

one of the greatest reviews on this little monster .emotional & sentimental too.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I'll take that review - thank you!

[@hal5119]

10 out of 10 production rating. Excellent.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I appreciate it!

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

I relate! When children leave the nest we do crazy things. I started a bucket list and it involves a bike too.

[@SirMo]

Love this review. Reminds me of a little 50cc two stroke, Tomos scooter I had growing up! That thing was so much fun! Where I live we have exactly those 60mph 1 lane highways you mention. And I have to take them to get out to the back roads and trails to ride. Otherwise this thing would be in my garage right now.

[@bwnco]

One of the Greatest Climbers Ever ( Alex Lowe) was asked, whom is the best climber n the world. He said.. " The one having the most fun"!! Soooo ya, that says tons! Great JOB!!

[@Silbernagel100]

Great review. I ride a CB125E in Tasmania which has same 10HP output like your CT125 and behaves identically.10HP is more than enough grunt for riding on unpaved gravely roads, without breaking your neck. I immediatly replaced original Tyres with Heidenau Enduro's tyre and since than had no roadtango's and slipp crashes on gravely roads. Those little 10HP 125cc are fast enough for those unpaved road conditions. However those bikes are definitly only good for up to 50miles speed zones. Anything above that causes anxieties and smelly armpits, just too slow .😂 I do same and pull over to let traffic pass. Best wishes and blessings.🙏☀️ Karl from Tasmania.

[@BillErrico]

My buddy and I did the PA BDRX in September and will be doing the MABDR (south to north) in a few weeks on our Trails. NE BDR the 2nd week of September. It's such a stupid fun bike. It's made motorcycling fun again for me. Thanks for the videos and insight to the 125.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Enjoy the NEBDR! Some tough stuff on that one. Check out the east coast bdr playlist if you need some intel on that route...

[@irishadventurer9759]

EPIC Review. Well Done, Sir! The Honda Trail is,like White Castle burgers, really something special, but not for everyone. You gotta love "The Road Not Taken".

[@SomeGuyRides]

Exactly!

[@steveogle2849]

I just bought 2 of them for us to take camping. Picking them up today. Great video, love the humorous adventures..

[@SomeGuyRides]

Bam!

[@donparker1823]

I had similar motorcycle timing with you. Road a lot till I started having kids. Kids grew up, started riding again. Started with a Honda Grom. Could not stop smiling. Now I ride a KTM 790 Adventure. Super capable and fun but I don't know that I can duplicate the giddy funness of the Grom.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I need to get on a ktm. i have some sort of weird block about that company and I don't know why...

[@donparker1823]

@@SomeGuyRides Since I retired I wanted to explore the old mining roads and deserts around here. The Africa twin was just too heavy for me for off road. The BMW was way too expensive. The KTM was just right. The 5.3 gallon tank is under the engine so it has a lower CG than any other ride in it's class. It has been dead reliable for me as well.

[@philgriswold2133]

Interesting that you mentioned NC to ID. I live in WNC and just returned from a month-long trip to ID with a small pickup and a teardrop trailer. This little guy would have been great to have out there for day adventures or going into town. Great video.

[@steves6614]

I'm pleased to have met and spent some time with Little Ugly - TAT and NEBDR!

[@SomeGuyRides]

And got to push start us a few times too. Lucky man!!!

[@Idaho-Idaho]

Great video. I ordered my 125 the day I discovered of their existence. Had to order from the next state down Utah). Love the bike and just changed the oil to get ready for the season. Love the name of yours, mine is called "Favorite Child".

[@Ethan2xm85]

I had a 2011 in Asia with the same motor that went 139,000 km (80,000? miles) before needing new rings. Dang thing had been at the bottom of a river twice due to "unplanned dismounts" and literally nothing but maintenance and oil changes it never gave up. These engines are absolute tanks.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Truth!

[@tarms1650]

Great homage to Little Ugly! I was a little taken aback when you mentioned never getting rid of Little Ugly. Though I didn’t search for the episode, I think I recall at the end of the TAT, you were giving serious consideration to selling….change of heart no doubt.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yeah - I really wanted to sell her at the end of the tat to avoid shipping. But - I'm glad I kept her.

[@texlee1640]

I am still trying to fall in love with mine and I've had it for a year and a half. One of the problems is that I simply don't ride it enough and I've never had a grand adventure on it either but that'll be rectified after this weekend when it'll run hundreds of miles of dirt and gravel on a mini-moto ride we put together. I purchased mine mostly out of nostalgia in memory of the 90 that I had as a kid and I thoroughly enjoy looking at it as it sits in the garage next to my other bikes, it brings back fond memories. I still haven't given up on it growing on me and solidifying it's place long term within my stable but if I don't start to click with it more after this upcoming ride and it doesn't rack up more miles by years end then I'll likely throw it up on the chopping block next spring. Now if it had the dual- range case like my 90 then I'd likely keep it until my dying days but sadly it doesn't and honestly that might be my biggest hangup with the bike, it really neuters its capabilities.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Hope the ride was a blast!

[@vincemarshall9520]

Had a CT-90 in 5th grade through junior high school. Very fond memories 😎

[@hellostove]

Back in the early 2000s, I got a 1981 C70 Passport off of Craigslist that I cosmetically hacked into a fake Trail. Cut down the fairing, added knobby tires, a headlight grill, and extra racks. I dream about it to this day!

[@MisterEDcorp]

I realy like your way if thinking. I fully agree that doing such trips gives you a feeling of accomplishment. I own a Vespa PX 80 (upgraded to 135 ccm)since I am 16. Now I am 35 and in the past 10 years or so I did a few trips through europe, each around 3000km. Its not comfortable, its not fast but there is something about it that makes me happy. I learned about c90 adventures a few years ago. That was the first time listening to somebody whos doing similar weird stuff as I am. Glad to see that there are more such weirdos out there.

[@ammerudgrenda]

We rented a 125 Honda (automatic) in Thailand , rode some of the steepest mountain road and never ran out of power. We were two people, totaling 320 lbs.

[@pauld.b7129]

The ones in south Asia are about 20% more powerful because they aren't choked by emissions laws

[@fritsscholtenhzn6268]

I now what you mean. Now I living Thailand,with my green Cub. 😅

[@tomordr]

What a great fun video. Your honesty and comedic timing are spot on! Thanks

[@SomeGuyRides]

Checkout the tat playlist if you get the chance…

[@thefloodtower4866]

I love mine. Heading out tomorrow for a 2 day ride.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Have a blast!

[@jamesconner3437]

Good review , Some Guy ! This was an honest man's review folks. The name Honda and Trail are not gonna get you any extra feet up the 30 degree hill. Even the 4-letter interjections were genuine when you try what Some Guy was trying with 125cc All that being said, the CT125 is worth the money for what it is actually capable of : a ton of fun and reliability backed by a dealer's service dept who will actually take them in when they break. With about seventy percent of your imports , the "powersports" dealer won't do service, only the sale. Service is up to you and the Ebay parts dept.