The Truth about Riding a 125cc on the Motorway

[@daddystu7046]

Long uphill motorway stretches were the killer for me on the 125. Would drop back to sub 60 resulting in lorries up my backside.

[@kaintravis9084]

yeah man agree with you, i’m getting my A license done because i can’t afford a A2 Bike in uni and DAS is expensive and need to drive up to uni on a motorway

[@NathRides]

Thats great mate, you'll at least have the licence!

[@elnino3903]

Avoid the "situation" at all cost tbh. 1st and 2nd lane, sensible overtaking 👍🏽

[@alexonwheels4190]

Its possible but if someone come flying up behind you in an audi or bmw and doesnt see you the only way out is going to the side i think thats a bit risky haha. I dont think i would fancy motorways on my cg but then thats aid cooled to uf its liquid cooled its going to cope better at long drawn out roads at nearly full throttle. Personally dual l carrigeways are about the worse that i will put my bike through haha

[@NathRides]

Haha, yeah. That's a good point too

[@SlapshodWingnut]

You can 'do' practically anything on 2 wheels. Whether you 'should' or if its advisable to do so, is up to the individual. I wouldn't ride my bike in the snow, but thats because I came off it when I did. Did that experience make me chech the weather for future rides? Yes, it very much did. I think it comes down to perspective. If you go out for a ride, do something silly, or be a bit careless, yet nothing happens to you. We call it experience. If the silly or careless thing we do bites you in the arse, its still experience. But its also used to justify the reasons you shouldn't do a thing. Riding a 125cc on a motorway. Can you? With the right licence, yes. Of course you can. Would I want to? Depends on the 125cc. But probably no. But thats more so because of the stupidity of other road users, rather than riding an under powered machine on a fast road. Head on a swivel, ride safe.

[@NathRides]

Great views and comment mate, I'll get this pinned on the video. That's all it comes down to is experience. I appreciate you writing out this comment and I hope more people see it

[@Moshimulations]

Thanks for the advice, thinking about going ahead some day and being able to travel longer distances with these. Specifically the 125 cc scooters for their cheapness and ability to go long distance. I also had a look at stuff like ULEZ according to the current guidelines (London), you won't have to pay £12.5 charge for ulez if you have Euro 3 or better. According to Congestion charge for London, it is also exempted. Pretty neat stuff I might say.

[@blueoy]

11:28 I thought my eyes went bozz eyed for a second

[@NathRides]

Hahaha, that was a test ;)

[@BT-jc6tw]

I’m really eager to get my motorbike license here in the U.K (98% sure I will start the process soon) but I just want to hear your opinion on whether you think driving a motorcycle is generally safe (of course this is given that the rider knows how to drive and is sensible doing so) My question in reality is about the other vehicle drivers on the road, do they show some sense of regard to motorcyclists giving them enough room etc ?

[@NathRides]

Yeah, a lot of drivers do but I'd never get comfortable as there's always some that won't. The main rule of biking is to ride like nobody can see you, that'll help keep safe. Fell free to ask me any questions:)

[@-natasha-3712]

@@NathRides thats my biggest fear. Getting my first bike soon and worried of being pushed and dominated on the big roads

[@NathRides]

@-natasha-3712 I understand that, when I started riding I was scared of it too. I was doing dual carriage ways on a 50cc. My main advice is to stick to the middle of your lane and keep the dominate position otherwise cars will try push you out the way sadly. Do you have anyone who can ride with you the first few times to boost your confidence? That helped me :)

[@-natasha-3712]

@@NathRides i do have someone but he owns harleys and doubt id be able to keep up on a 125cc 😅 ill look for biking groups though. Thats a good shout

[@NathRides]

@@-natasha-3712 Haha, you'd be surprised how capable 125ccs are are sometimes! Where abouts are you located, I know a few good biker groups up and down the country

[@ZafiraSteve]

Yes

[@NathRides]

Yes

[@ghost.97]

The real question here is should you ride a 125 on a motorway 😂

[@NathRides]

Uhh🤣🤣