Honda Trail CT125 10,500 Mile Review

[@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! 🏍 😎

[@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!

[@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?!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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..!!)

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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 ☹

[@MikeBell-ez9gf]

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

[@Trotter13]

"unplanned dismount" is fantastic. NICE!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 👌👍

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.

[@chuckbowen4334]

It has the power....just change the sprocket.

[@samporter4818]

Very concise Video and a CLEAN one also! I am 77 years old and started my Malignant infatuation with riding when I was 14, when a Friend offered me the use of his new Honda Cub 50cc bike while he played in a Ball game at our school, that had a Huge parking lot, where I rode continuously for a couple of hours and thus, I was hooked!!! I have never been without a motorcycle since then, counting 91, and my 2024 Suzuki 800DE V-Strom adventure bike as my latest. The cost of the CT125 is 'Chump change' and now that the supply has reached demand, I would own one BUTTTTTT- Pun intended, that cross bar on the rear rack ends up GOUGING my Tailbone to death, just sitting on it, let alone riding it. I live in Rural SW Missouri, and this CT would be a lot of fun, which to me is what riding is all about! Thank you and GOD bless.

[@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!😊

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@arthurleino]

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

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

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

[@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 🙏

[@J33plov3r]

Now that is how a review should be done!

[@Eutski]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@iain075]

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

[@SomeGuyRides]

thank you!

[@CMunch827]

"Other idiots looking to use this motorcycle for something it was never intended for" Love it

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@aaronbugaiski2487]

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance right there. Very cool man

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Doubt that having other people weld your broken down bike back together is either Zen or maintenance.

[@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 !😊

[@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. 😅

[@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!

[@papatorr3669]

If the hill is so steep that the CT125 won't go leave it in first gear and walk beside it. But I guarantee you that a CT90/110 in Low would make those hills. Alaskan hunters used them to pack meat out!

[@SomeGuyRides]

That’s what we did on California Pass. It wasn’t fun!

[@afishyfella]

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

[@SomeGuyRides]

ha!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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...

[@AK-wg8xn]

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

[@royherrera6397]

You're really good at giving a review man. Great content and funny.

[@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!

[@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".

[@brestman1]

I use the 125 the same way you do....long backroads and gnarly offroad...but I'm just 72 75kg with gear maybe 80kg...does okay..can't complain

[@sirmiluch6856]

Same on my Super Cub (the same engine).

[@David-cm4ok]

And there lies the truth. He’s too heavy for it.

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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…

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@kloss213]

Subscribed!. Drove a Ural hack was lucky to cruise at 50 mph. My arm would get tired of waving folks past they were all smiles and waves sidecar thing. But It sure made a trip stressful. Now moving to a place in MI that has 90% dirt rds and only 1 55mph highway of 8 miles in length. Perfect CT TW territory.

[@SomeGuyRides]

90% dirt - nice!

[@derekmctavish]

This is one of my favourite motorcycle videos I’ve seen in a long time. This gives me the same feelings about the machine I get the Fortnine videos about the KLR and the TW (I own both of those… guess it’s time to add a 125 to the mix?) and the same feelings about the adventure as Ed March’s stuff. You did an absolutely fantastic job with this video (and the interview with Sam about the TAT btw)

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks for checking it out! If you liked this and the Sam video - you gotta watch the TAT Playlist when you get the chance!

[@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...

[@DoRC]

Oh my gosh that ugly green trail 70 is the exact same model and color I had when I was a kid. I had some great times on that little bike!

[@JonathanKulp]

Thanks for the update! Last August I got a 2023 CT125 (the green one) inspired in large part by your adventures. Ima be riding mine (named "Booger" because of the color) up the Natchez Trace Parkway this summer. Not off-road at all, but for me still a pretty serious adventure. :)

[@SomeGuyRides]

Looks like a cool route!

[@JonathanKulp]

@@SomeGuyRides yeah, 440 miles, 2 lanes, low traffic, 50mph speed limit. Perfect for these little bikes.

[@OldProphet61]

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.

[@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...

[@lewishosier2677]

The CT90 i rode in 1970-71 came equipt with a high low range leaver on the rear hub, very handy to get up those steep trails. :-)

[@SomeGuyRides]

wish they'd kept that...

[@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...

[@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…

[@rontimber8566]

Well done! That was entertaining. I will be watching more of your videos.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thx!

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

That tat series was great. The fact it didn’t get crazy views and that people still ask online if you can take the ct125 on the tat, blows my mind.

[@themissklavounos5789]

Hello from Greece! I thought I was watching myself doing the review... I agree with everything you said!!!

[@steveogle2849]

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

[@SomeGuyRides]

Bam!

[@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.

[@bertsmith5569]

Your narration is a pleasure to listen to, its funny and your low voice tone is satisfyingly comfortable to hear, great video work as well! Liked.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thank you kindly!

[@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!

[@phansen657]

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

[@Nygle123]

Excellent review of this humble little machine. I love my 2022. You pretty much nailed the pro's and con's. Such a weird and loveable motorcycle. Definately the most smile inducing in my stable.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks for checking out the vid! Agreed, it's a super weird, super great bike... If you liked this - check out the TAT Playlist if you get the chance... kzbin.info/aero/PLY1l_s5rgAkoIDGaoIbmxKF7wwEi20yLo

[@Nygle123]

@@SomeGuyRides I've definately seen a few episodes that represent places I plan to go next summer. If you're headed out West next year, and want a riding partner for a day or two, hit me up!

[@packgrog]

A man after my own heart: a fan of both vinyl AND silly motorcycles! I will likely always yearn for a Trail or Super Cub, but it's just not feasible where I live. My 2003 Sportster 883 is pretty heavy and clunky for the riding I do, but at least has enough power when I need it, and I was lucky that it came with a better seat. I think some companies like Corbin make seats for the Trail now. Might be worth checking out!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I can't afford those dang Corbin seats! They look nice...

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Admire your enjoyment of your machine. I'm probably going to go for a DR650 and drive it like you drive yours. I like the slow roads and taking time to appreciate the surroundings.

[@SomeGuyRides]

DR650 is a fantastic choice.

[@ynotjf]

You are a great story teller! Thanks for sharing the freedom.. I considered a CT125 mostly because of childhood memories but ended up on a DR650. I ride the WABDR, Forest Service roads & single track, man I wish my DR only weighed 250lbs.. TAT is on my bucket list but still working up the courage and gathering gear, that what I tell myself anyway.

[@SomeGuyRides]

You won't regret going for it with the TAT. Amazing amazing route!

[@subijoyacharya3189]

"No longer absolutely necessary for me to stay alive" God that line feels connects till my bone.

[@gl2856]

Brilliantly narrated video , just amazing thoroughly enjoyed it , should get my CT next week can’t wait, thanks ,👍Graham

[@SomeGuyRides]

Congrats - enjoy that bike!

[@gerhardgotzmann8880]

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

[@YuMiGO2023]

Hey there, thanks for this video. I recently fell in love in Thailand, with a CT125☺️ then I found your channel and really enjoyed your TAT series. They’re made in Thailand and are very inexpensive. Buying 2 there is still cheaper than one in Canada. Ohh, and the add-ons & colour options 😛 It’s weird going from a R1200GSA to a CT125. But the FuN factors wins. Wayne

[@SomeGuyRides]

We were in Bangkok not too long ago. Love it there!