Suzuki GSXR 125cc sports bike. The best and fastest?

[@michaelwade1092]

i like the fact that you do 125cc bikes as everyone else avoids them. But these bikes are crucial to getting people onto motorbikes. I do think we are a dying breed, and i worry in 20/30 years from now we wont have motorbikes as we do now. Although i wont be around by then im guessing? i maybe for 20 years, but 30 will be pushing it! I do try to encourage younger riders to get into them but they are told bikes are dangerous and thats it! When i was their age i wanted to ride a motorbike! Now they want to get a car

[@DanE-g3c]

I just got a 125cc before a car :)

[@michaelwade1092]

@@DanE-g3c Good on yer bud

[@GillyBikes]

I think it’s just the uk. When you go over the channel into France all the kids are riding bikes. I really do blame the insurance companies for the high prices they charge the young riders.

[@michaelwade1092]

@@GillyBikes Yeah you have a point, a lad at work has a GSXR 125 like you tested and its £1700 for insurance! Madness.

[@GillyBikes]

@michaelwade1092 that’s a shocking amount to pay.

[@husky-xu2ow]

Yes was waiting 4 this one. 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Hope it didn’t disappoint

[@dipit247]

Thanks

[@GillyBikes]

Thank you so much 🥳🥳🥳😁

[@lVARGSENGENl]

oooo gilly you are spoiling us we the fans salute you sir

[@GillyBikes]

So many people asked for it. Hope it didn’t disappoint. 😳

[@barriewilliams4526]

Hey man, love your content, especially that you cover the smaller capacity bikes, bikes that are often not featured on other channels. Just one thing I would like to mention. Having spent many years on breakdown/accident recovery (now retired) I don't like to see you doing the pre-chat (before the speed test) sat at the side of the roadlike that, with vehicles whizzing past. In my time, I've seen many vehicles taken out by inattentive drivers when they have not noticed a vehicle parked in a similar position to yours when you are sat at the side of the road..... Take care. Oldbaz.

[@GillyBikes]

I never actually thought about that. 😳. I might have to change the way I do it. 🤔

[@RansomeDavis]

i was taken out by exactly the way you explained. driver said he didnt see me.. wasnt looking more like. that was some g-force i tell ya.

[@GillyBikes]

I’m convinced. I will look for a new place. Thanks for sharing.

[@fatange]

I’ve been waiting for this one. Seems like a great bike for us small people. Looks good. You mentioned vans. I wouldn’t get a ford. They seem to have loads of engine problems.

[@GillyBikes]

Hope it was ok for you. I prefer the looks of the transit custom but it’s going to be my daily so I don’t want to risk it with their engine issues. I will be getting something else. Just don’t know what yet 🤔

[@devilsreject320]

The main problem. Wet belts.

[@jonharrison8316]

Nice looking bike if they was around when I was younger haha Looks quite quick for a 125 bike but don't forget speedo over reads Seen quite few videos with speed with sat navigation gps over reads 8mph but Woo still very impressive Love you videos a honest reviews on bikes cheers

[@GillyBikes]

I need to get myself a gps thing to do it properly. This did feel quick though. Much quicker than the others. A little pocket rocket.

[@RAD_RIDERS_UK]

Great video. Nice comparison test too. Loving the 125cc tests and reviews ❤

[@GillyBikes]

Cheers mick.

[@christosswc]

125s got me into motorcycles at the age of 48, my job didn't allow time for getting a license, enter the XSR 125. Two years on I finally managed to squeeze in some time to get my full license and ready to move on to the R3, fast enough for me. I'd really love to keep the 125, it gets fantastic mileage,super cheap to maintain, insure,pay tax for the road, I love it, can't justify having two machines though, bummer. It's great to find myself on this part of the internet, away from the big bike world and next to the non pretentious crowd. For the record, I did two classes on a CB650F the instructors use over here and got my license easy, the 125s are proper motorcycles that teach you all you need to know for safe riding.

[@GillyBikes]

I had just the 1 bike for 20 years. It’s only been recently my mind has changed. 1 for touring, 1 for off road, 1 for fun, and any other 1 I can justify to myself 😂😂

[@christosswc]

@@GillyBikes Well, I may very well end up like you. I am waiting for my kids to open their wings and, in the meantime, I'm saving to be able to retire early. Is one of the reasons I'm trying not to be wasteful. If I were to succeed I'd actually have a lot of time for riding and then surely one motorcycle wouldn't be enough to satisfy my cravings

[@GillyBikes]

A nice early retirement sounds like a great plan. I would love a bit of that myself. Hopefully my KZbin channel will keep growing and that might help me achieve it as well 🤞

[@ld7714]

The GSXS 125 exactly the same just no fairing and a seating position you would prefer. You should try that out.

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve tried the gsxs. Don’t think I did a speed test. I like the ride / position. I might have to revisit it and do a speed run. 🤔

[@snoopycharlie8718]

​​@@GillyBikesImagine the riding position and no fairing would hamper the top speed, but it'd be interesting!

[@sham27007]

​​@@GillyBikes Yes do speed run. You must have reviewed so many bikes that you forgot that you have not done a vid. Can see your old vid of this bike but not the gsx-s.

[@GillyBikes]

I was in In2moto the other day and I was really struggling to remember if I had been on bikes before. I have a few hundred in my list now and a bad memory 😂

[@GillyBikes]

I’m quite happy to sacrifice a bit of performance for a comfortable riding position. So definitely on my list to try 👍

[@snoopycharlie8718]

Great review and speed test was very fun 😎🔥 Humourous that reaching 60mph is so exciting, but it is😅

[@GillyBikes]

That’s the crazy thing about these 125’s. When you get there it’s brilliant. But on my bikes I get there in 1st or 2nd gear 😂. It’s just more fun on a 125.

[@markhinde6187]

Nice review mate, Great bike and fast but it falls down on the looks imo, I agree it is track focussed

[@GillyBikes]

I agree. Looks and size for me. Even though slightly slower and quite a bit more expensive I prefer the Yamaha

[@AMan-JCIL]

I got the new Black and Red 2024 GSX-R125 and I love it. Cost just over £5000 which is pretty steep for a 125cc but there was a deal on and Suzuki knocked off £500 for me so I was happy with that. I do like the Yamaha though, it's faster (Apparently) and looks like a medium sized motorbike as opposed to a 125cc. I can't wait to get a bigger bike once I pass my test. Have some fun on my GSX-R125 without the L plates for a little while (Need to get my moneys worth out of it) and then go for my A2 Licence and get maybe a 500cc Sports bike. 😇 GSX-R125 is an awesome beginner bike though, can't fault it. 👍

[@GillyBikes]

Nice to hear. To me the GSXR was faster than the Yamaha. But there didn’t seem to be much in it. They are definitely the fastest 125’s you can buy new. 👍

[@AMan-JCIL]

@@GillyBikes As you said, the GSXR is a small slimlined motorbike, so it weighs less and that probably factors into why it may be faster than the Yamaha? I think Suzuki say there GSXR 125's have the best Power to Weight Ratio in its class, i'm not entirely sure what that means? I'm not very good with mechanics but i'm guessing that's what makes it the fastest 125?

[@GillyBikes]

@AMan-JCIL I think that really helps. Smaller / lighter.

[@methodical-charles]

New to your channel and I'm really enjoying your reviews! Recently completed my CBT and I'm considering this bike as I'm on the shorter side. Will you be reviewing the GSX-S125?

[@GillyBikes]

One of these would be perfect height wise. But the gsxs should be more comfortable. I will try and take one of those out soon.

[@nickmonkey284]

Good video Pleased it did well on the speed test and not surprised at all I am wondering what speed you did manage to coax it up to as 60 seemed very very easy All the best to you

[@GillyBikes]

I ran out of road 😂, i can confirm that it will go over 70 and beyond. Very impressive bike. Especially in its standard form with no performance enhancing parts / tuning.

[@ardziu0]

This is the best trackday 125cc. Most agile and fastest 125. I still have one (2018) in my stable next to his bigger brother 750.

[@GillyBikes]

100%. I bet it’s brilliant on track.

[@AronThorrn]

@@GillyBikes r125 is faster

[@GillyBikes]

Not when I tested it. The GSXR was faster to 60. It was close though.

[@AronThorrn]

@@GillyBikes that's fair, just I timed it in this video and was around 16 seconds where I've done around d 11 on my r125. I do have the 2023 though which is quicker, would you review the newest generation r125?

[@GillyBikes]

I’m sure I seen one in In2moto last week. If it’s still there when I’m next in I will take it out 👍

[@benl8762]

I have sat one on Motorcycle Live, instantly on my top 1 list, I like it a lot, and also the new R9 but it's too powerful for me.

[@GillyBikes]

This is a great looking bike. Brilliant to ride as well 😎

[@conspiracy1914]

I wanted the 150cc version of this. an older version. but I went with a yamaha exciter 155vva. still cannot drive full manual.

[@GillyBikes]

You have missed out. The 150 version with a bit of extra power 🤔. I bet that flys!

[@maskedavenger2578]

You can’t really go wrong with Suzukis , every one I owned reliable , handled well & more than up to the tasks I required from it . If I was 50 odd years younger & weighed in at a skinny 11 • 5 stone , I could be tempted to offer a cheeky 3 grand cash on the nose punt 😎👍

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve loved every Suzuki I’ve ever owned. They seem to last even when abused. 😳. My gsxr600 I had for 6 years. Lived outside and started first time every time. I should never have sold that bike. 😭

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@GillyBikes One of my past Suzukis was a 2000 Y model naked GSF 600 Bandit bought used 3 years old mint condition . I kept the bike 17 years , never missed a beat or broke down once , only a rear puncture , easily plugged at side of road . Only flogged it as I was downsizing due to age & health reasons . I aways found the Hondas & Suzukis equally reliable & easy to get genuine & quality aftermarket parts for . 👍

[@OldDogZeroTricks]

It was all about the RD125 back in my day. (I had a GS125 ES.) Do you still have the Niken?

[@GillyBikes]

I keep seeing RD’s on the road. They are worth some serious money. Yes I’ve still got the Niken. I will probably keep that bike forever 😎

[@stufrost4583]

I get the fact that it's supposed to replicate its big brother but with 15hp can it really be classed as a sports bike?

[@GillyBikes]

In style yes. These would be brilliant on the race track as well. they are as sporty as a 17 year old in the uk will get for the road.

[@nicholaskalogris9985]

The Mercedes Sprinter would be a good van for your bikes.

[@GillyBikes]

I’m still looking. I don’t know if the sprinter would be to big. I’m so torn. I don’t know if I should get a bigger van and make it a camper / bike transport or just get a smaller van that I can use as a daily driver. 🤔. I’m still looking. Hopefully get one bought in the new year either way.

[@bigyin.7710]

Good afternoon, just a thought about keeping all measurements imperial, for us lazy folk who can't be bothered doing the conversions, regards Paul. 😊

[@chrishickmott7806]

Great bike u want to try one with a decat pipe and fast flow filter they can reach 90mph thanks for the vid 👍

[@GillyBikes]

I can well believe that. This one went quite a bit over 70 and was still going. Very impressive for a current/ modern 125.

[@chrishickmott7806]

@@GillyBikes yer but probably would affect warranty on a new one lol 😆

[@snoopycharlie8718]

​@@GillyBikesIs that when the subscribe button popped on the screen at the end of the speed test? 🤭

[@GillyBikes]

🫣

[@matthewwiltshire-im7tu]

I love my gsxr125, not sure if the fastest but faster than all the 125 bikes I've gone against so far

[@matthewwiltshire-im7tu]

My first ride I had sore ass and wrists but after that I've had no issues with it, and I've been on plenty of long ride outs

[@GillyBikes]

It’s the fastest modern 125 I’ve been on so far and I’ve tried a few. I can see only the old two strokes being faster.

[@GillyBikes]

If you use them all the time you just get used to them.

[@robfallon6346]

Bro do not buy a transit custom they have the wet belt engine in them. Steer well clear of them.

[@GillyBikes]

Quite a few have said the same. Ive shortlisted the Renault traffic, Vauxhall vivaro and the VW transporter. What would you go for?

[@seanbarraclough2484]

I'll keep my 2024 LXRSE

[@GillyBikes]

I’ve not had the pleasure of riding this Lexmoto. It looks very good though. Hopefully one day in the future I can compare one to this.

[@ConradShepherd-nf7jr]

To small for me but I've seen a few women on these around Manchester so for a smaller person there perfect. Shame they dont make it look like a bigger bike.

[@GillyBikes]

That’s probably my only issue with it. I’m 5”8 and it feels too small for me.

[@IAmSwordless-]

1st GEAR MANAGED to get u to 28MPH?>> IMPRESSIVE

[@GillyBikes]

It’s very impressive for a 125. Excluding the 2strokes it’s the fastest 125 I’ve tried.

[@AMan-JCIL]

If you shift gears at the right moment you can easily get more than 70mph out of a GSX-R125. 1st: 28mph 2nd: 45mph 3rd: 56mph 4th: 69mph 5th: 78mph 6th: 88mph 👍 [Edit] I actually learned this on another channel. The guy shows different motorbike shorts of when you should change gear to get the most out of your motorbike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHPNeZ2HqrJmpbssi=O_LlH7mQR0kijKuS (This Channel) (Hope it helps)

[@GillyBikes]

Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@AMan-JCIL]

@GillyBikes You're welcome 😇👍 I enjoy your uploads btw, keep it up. 😁

[@GillyBikes]

@AMan-JCIL thank you 😁

[@sammuyingi]

This Suzuki can be found where I reside.the Yamaha & Honda 🤭. I notice you talk a lot about your weigh,before you get a van think also about your health(purely my thoughts)

[@GillyBikes]

I agree. It’s something I’m working on.

[@sammuyingi]

@@GillyBikes may God bless you in everything.i love your reviews on bikes because they are from the heart.

[@GillyBikes]

Thank you 😁