Top 10 125cc Custom Motorcycles *2021*!

In our latest Top 10, Jake takes a look at the best Custom Motorcycles available this year! There are some seriously cool options in the 125cc Custom Motorcycles market, we'd be happy with any of the bikes on this list, remember to let us know your favourite in the comments!
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[@BikeMatters]

*Want to see our latest 125cc Custom Motorcycles video?* Make sure to check it out here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHeqlpxvbLZql5Y Oh and don't forget to let us know what is your pick for the best Custom on the list in the comments!

[@graemewillgress4908]

I've had bikes all my life. Circumstance and health saw me choose to go small with a Superlight Ltd 125cc. I love it. Having very little power doesn't matter, this cruiser makes me smile each and every time I ride it. Happy days. :)

[@willswheels283]

Just shows you that’s it’s not just learner riders that ride 125’s, anybody can!👍😎

[@philtucker1224]

Yes me too! (I often ride my son’s 2016 lightweight that he decided to keep after passing his test) really nice smooth and comfortable riding 👍

[@graemewillgress4908]

@Warren Zevon Just bought a 2022 Grom. An amazing little bike. I completely and utterly love it :)

[@philtucker1224]

I can recommend the key way super light, my son bought one when he was a learner and loved it so much he kept it. I often take it out for a ride and it is the smoothest most comfortable bike we now have. 👍

[@petermccarthy4525]

Enjoyable video. Thanks. I bought a K Light last month. Very happy with, riding around the Dorset countryside. Having watched the video I think I would still have opted for it. It’s not at all gaudy, but still beautiful, and has a kind of Harley look even though it’s quite small.

[@meilmontigny9201]

Have already ridden the Hyosung & I totally agree with the number one spot. Great bike.

[@connormcdermott2196]

I’ve got a hoodlum and an Aquila. They are Very different riding experiences. But equally fun. You get so used to the laid back style of the hoodlum, So as a man over 40 I need to warm up and stretch my back before I take out my Aquila, as the mid position leaves me a little cramped but well worth the notts. Ps I added a toro exhaust to my hoodlum highly recommend, more power and a world of difference on the exhaust note.! 🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@anthonygrundy219]

Great video and reviews of the top 125’s for 2021 I’ve had my eye on the Sinnis Hoodlum for well over a year now an I’m glad it’s still firmly up there in top 125 category will be purchasing. Thanks

[@BikeMatters]

Awesome, you can check out our review of the Hoodlum here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpClnoifmriWi7M

[@janetgreenslade9281]

Wouldn't bother dude! - crap! - the hyosung aquila is pretty much the only half decent bike on this list!

[@benm1889]

Picked up a Yamaha dragstar 125 last month and I haven’t looked back since. She’s a beaut! Can’t go wrong with Japanese quality.

[@gdscott9326]

I got kawasaki eliminator bn 125 and it's going it's holidays to Ireland 😂😂🖒.

[@liamjones9492]

Awesome video. Thanks for the ideas

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for the comment

[@johntreadwell6846]

Brilliant video thanks 👍

[@BikeMatters]

Thank you!

[@MENSAIDinc]

Hadn't even heard of a couple of the better looking ones. Great video.

[@BikeMatters]

Glad you like them!

[@joshuafergusonrc7939]

I been looking at keeway superlight 125 and lexmoto michigan 125. mm, which one should I get?

[@galaxymaster]

I own the Aquila and freaking love it.

[@paulbudford]

The Motorini box is a good looking thing.

[@RubenRamirez-wc8ew]

Hola . Que tal es la suspensión trasera..?? Y entre Keeway klight y la macbor cual consideras mejor.? Saludos!!

[@ianmcclelland4387]

Have one but I’m 6ft 2inch ,but the style is great looking the feel of the bike when u first sit on it is comfy like it a lot

[@h-d-olli]

*I personally like the Lexmoto Michigan best. Followed by the Keeway Superlight, but all a matter of taste. Good video* 👍 Best Regards from Germany

[@dylanhassell5761]

The top 2 are just gorgeous!

[@davidstancomb5380]

I have a Keeway K-Light 125 as my ride on a Mediterranean island. It does what I need it to but I still get frustrated in terms of power/torque because I am used to my Triumph Nightstorm 1700 and BMW F800ST here in the UK.

[@aidenscott71]

Most of them look much bigger than 125 cc. Cool bikes. I've rode the hoodlum. Great fun

[@BikeMatters]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the Hoodlum too.

[@brendanm6921]

That Renegade Sport S looks like something straight out of a Mad Max movie! Great video mate. Is there any chance that whenever covid finally starts pissing off and we can start doing things again this channel might feature a review dedicated to the AJS Highway Star? I understand if you can't do it due to any problems with renting the bike or any other reason but if you could then it'd be awesome and I'd certainly appreciate it!

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for the suggestions for the AJS Highway Star. We are very eager to test as many bikes as we possibly can this year. We get on well with AJS, having tested the Cadwell Clubman and Modena previously. We'll just have to see how it unfolds this year.

[@hawkeye6169]

I bought k light 2 days back, loving it

[@James777822]

Excellent list but missed the Leonart Pildar (ok, so far not aviable in uk )

[@RJHMotorbikeTraining]

Great video!!

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks!

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Are you going to make a 2022 version of this video as well? Looking forward to it as small cruisers are not a major topic of discussion unfortunately for those few people that like them 🤣

[@djwadsa2387]

I have a keeway superlight 125 for 5 year and at 40000km I think I need a new bike, I don't think she will last much longer.. so I am looking for a low cruser to move onto. any ideas welcome

[@katyparks9491]

A Honda Shine SP125 is a great alternative to the ones mentioned with much higher build quality and better resale value.

[@Dagehtslang]

aeh no! ? ? ? The honda is ugly as fuck.... your re kidding????

[@matthewholmes7597]

Hi Katy what motorbike have you got

[@user-sk6xz1gh6b]

Managed to get me the um renegade commando and it's Great

[@andrevonbremen3207]

What about the new MOTRON REVOLVER 125 custom/bobber style ?

[@SilentLesch]

Anybody else noticed that Lexmoto Michigan and Sinnis Hoodlum is the same bike? I have this one, but under the name of Vortex Café Racer.

[@andrevonbremen7043]

Interesting and very well done ! Unhappily most of those nice customs 125 are unavailable in Belgium, except the Hyosung that is very expensive !

[@elissainessa6792]

Bijna 5000euro das wel een goede prijs voor zo'n machine😜

[@rickychase18]

Really love this style of bike the michigan hoodlum are some of my favorites to look at. So pleased they both made it into the top 5 can't wait to get one of the two for my first bike

[@BikeMatters]

They are great bikes, that's for sure!

[@rickychase18]

@@BikeMatters have you heard much about a bike called the sinnis Terrain been looking into one of those as well.

[@BikeMatters]

@@rickychase18 We have a review from 2019 with the 125 euro 4 version of the Terrain. We also have the new euro 5 Terrain 125 and T380 turning up to test very very soon

[@rickychase18]

@@BikeMatters thats awesome ill have to hunt down the review for the 2020 version since thats the one on offer within my area at the moment

[@BikeMatters]

@@rickychase18 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3OufIx4fJaBp7c

[@my520graj]

Great options for those who done their CBT before lockdown.

[@dustxion1480]

Done mine in October had the super light for my first bike there bad for weather as the rain gets into them easy as and the engine kept going went with the renegade and atm all I've had is a battery issue

[@HenriqueLeal92]

I just bought a Keeway Superlight as my first bike and im super happy with her

[@BikeMatters]

Great first bike! Enjoy.

[@Ridingreviews]

The problem at the minute is the only one's in this list you can get at the moment is the keeway k-light superlight limited stock and maybe the sinnis hoodlum all um's are no longer available in the UK lexmoto have no stock and bear in mind nearly all these bikes have increased in price by between 15 and 30% but nice video guys

[@BikeMatters]

Euro 5 making things interesting, then throw in the pandemic and Brexit doesn't help either! Yup UMs are no longer imported by Llexeter sadly. Thanks for the comment.

[@Ridingreviews]

@@BikeMatters i think were going to be looking at the middle of next year now for normality to hit again

[@BorjaOjeda]

I think you forgot about one of the best looking, most streamlined designs in this category: the Leonart Daytona. Especially with the mono seat and the mini-ape bars (factory options), that thing holds the crown to most beautiful bike in this segment 😍 I think it might be the only one with a hidden shock absorber, in fact, giving it that gorgeous hardtail look!

[@BikeMatters]

We get a lot of love for Leonart, sadly we don't get them in the UK, hence why it is not on our list.

[@prawny12009]

@@BikeMatters sold as ajs daytona in the uk

[@johnwinston4793]

I think I can have them all but my favourite one is motorini box !

[@sturejonsson]

I like this video👍😊

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks!

[@youraveragejoe1]

1:20 is that an aluminium exhaust? If so it would have to be thrown in the bin after buying

[@redouanemouradmadani7731]

great!

[@niteworlok]

My wife and I just passed our CBT - we looked at the Hyosung GV125 and also the Hoodlum and Keeway Supalight, but were worried about reliability of the Chinese imports. We were looking at brand new, so I suppose will have a 2 year warranty, but are they really suitable for our weather in the UK? People have said chrome comes off as not lined with copper first, and that rust is a huge issue with chinese imports - any thoughts from those who have either?

[@stephenlennox6491]

Had my Hoodlum for two years now and no sign of any rust. If you look after them you'll have no trouble. I recommend the Torro exhaust It sounds great and lets the engine breath better.

[@prawny12009]

Bearing quality is often poor so best to change wheel bearings, swingarm and steering bearings to our at very least re grease them. Never run any of them on the factory oil not even to run them in. I've seen Chinese bikes ship with water in the brakes rather than break fluid so best to check that too.

[@nuruddin1991]

Damn, that renegade really look awesome

[@BikeMatters]

Looks great for a 125!

[@xanderbell2750]

my mate recently bought and seeing them in real life, they are amazing and so fun

[@TeacherPauloPontes]

The size of those bikes! Great!

[@tomhughes5123]

Carole nash insurance sold my claim to a no win no fee company , how does that work ?

[@johnwayne485]

Got a hoodlum. Brilliant bike

[@BosTanvlog]

Nice bike

[@dudurosca273]

Daelim Daystar it is great !

[@giovannidelacruz4536]

whats there CC??

[@netneedingsystems2318]

Cagiva Roadster Custom is amazing.

[@willpowell4275]

I'm 6 ft 2 (185cm) i find alot of 125s small, which bike would you recommend that i would look less ridiculous on?

[@nealotter11]

I'm 183cm and have been riding the UM Renegade for the last ~8 months. It's certainly big enough and I've felt proud to own it. Great little bike

[@winteronice]

i'm 192cm and i felt at home on the Suoerlight, bit less so on the Aquila but still would recommend the Hyosung. But sit on both, test ride em. They will tell you.

[@russelljbriscoe]

Get hold of a Honda Varadero if you can .125cc

[@carlosmatosdasilva5906]

Boa noite gostei de todas, mas como sou do Brasil aqui nos somos limitados em motos Custon infelizmente.

[@csl5208]

Y LA LEONART DAYTONA 125???

[@razoor13]

Got à superlight 👍👍

[@lassydogpie5390]

Any long termers on the k light?

[@BikeMatters]

We do want to get our hands on some Keeways in the future!

[@jean-jacquesschubler3451]

Thank you for the video ! But we're can I find those bikes at those prices you said ? I am about to buy a keeway superlight at £2799.00 On the video you said it's possible to get one for 2100.00 Please give me the name of that shop were I can buy it for that price 🙏

[@BikeMatters]

This is an older video now, so prices have been updated since then.

[@aleksandarborisov6535]

What about herald maverick? This one is looking really good. Can you do next time for the maverick 125cc

[@BikeMatters]

The Maverick is more of a flat-tracker or Scrambler than Custom style, so wouldn't get on this list. But maybe a list for the future! Thanks for the comment.

[@davidjacobs7966]

this motorcycle is ugly and not is custom

[@aleksandarborisov6535]

everybody has a different style ok. And I like it, also is a good bike, value for the money. Not like the other 125cc!

[@anthonyangeles3847]

Please feature the best 100cc scooter for 2021. Thanks

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for the suggestion we cover 125cc scooters in the UK. With a new list coming soon!

[@diecisieteavo]

Suzuki gn 125?

[@Wookson71]

What aboit Yamaha XSR 125 which beats them all?

[@BikeMatters]

Hadn't been announced when we made the video and doesn't fall under this category. We are huge fans of the bike though!

[@osakstanislaw3023]

Bullit bluroc 125

[@RSProduxx]

Lexmoto Michigan and the 2 Keeways would probably be my go-to... Unfortunately, Lexmoto has no dealers in Germany :(

[@BikeMatters]

Might be imported under a different brand name?

[@RSProduxx]

@@BikeMatters as far as I could find out, Lexmoto were imported, but the importeur stopped doing so around 2018... that´s as much as I could find out... Could probably get a used one, but then again I´m worried about parts supply...

[@henrymagennis6518]

Honda shadow 125 was the main man.

[@vijaydeejay15]

Maybe a 300cc video next time? :)

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hr4669]

Les 125 ont fait des sacrés progrès.

[@ianmckinney3446]

The prices have drastically changed in Just two years.

[@adriansapi]

Honda grom?

[@roadkill8161]

where are you getting these prices from? I google search any of them bikes and they are all atleast £1000 higher lol

[@BikeMatters]

You are watching an older (2021) video, like most things prices have increased quite a bit since the video was released. You can only make a video accordingly to the price at the time.

[@bren106]

I'll be kind and say 173 MPG from the Michigan is a typo from them. I've averaged over the first 1,000 miles on mine around 110. I expect a little upwards creep of that figure as it loosens further, but it'll never be near the quoted figure.

[@BikeMatters]

It is not a typo. We base our figures on what we are told by the manufacturer either directly or from their website. Lexmoto claim 173mpg.

[@bren106]

@@BikeMatters My words 'a typo from them' means from Lexmoto, not from yourselves. I know it does say that on their literature.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

110 for the Michigan thats got me tempted now..?

[@greatthunderofficial6051]

AJS HWS 125

[@kingthatcher1758]

Are lexmoto’s actually any good because on the second hand market they’re all priced under £500 pounds yet anything else that cheap isn’t in running condition

[@benm1889]

They’re crap. They look nice but have only heard bad things.

[@BikeMatters]

Always worth looking into long term owner reviews on any models so you know the good bits and bad before committing to buy. There are some good communities out there on places like Facebook.

[@southpawclips]

The Honda super cub didn’t make the list?

[@BikeMatters]

Doesn't really fit in with this category, though it a great machine.

[@jakecrabbSU]

👍👍👍

[@sigmamale2173]

You miss the yamaha xvs 125 cc

[@FlameShin]

헐~ 아퀼라가 1등이라니 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@domentorkar8427]

Do a a2 tourer motocycles😁🏍️🏍️

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for the suggestion, might make for an interesting list, not sure we'd get 10!

[@lenraby5920]

I would say any 125cc built byTwinThing and their built in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jarosawmajer8840]

Ten nr 3 to Junak M12 Vintage a nr 1 wygląda jak Junak m14

[@nileju5061]

Leonart pilder 125 ?

[@BikeMatters]

Not available in the UK currently.

[@nileju5061]

@@BikeMatters and ?

[@BikeMatters]

@@nileju5061 We are a UK channel and make videos about bikes available here. Hence no Leonart.

[@user-ck8lj4kk3w]

Все эти мотоциклы выглядят лучше чем большинство старших братьев

[@iliastopalidis6270]

Euro 5 ??

[@kevmcallister8970]

Shame the motorini box and the highway star have been discontinued due to the euro 5 bullshit i wanted the box so bad

[@peterwilliams7945]

I was just gonna ask if the highway star has been discontinued.

[@kevmcallister8970]

@@peterwilliams7945 yes it has,not sure if they're redesigning the engine to comply with euro 5 so they can get it back out there

[@pierre-michelott9450]

Pour le modèle Hyosung Aprila: j'ai aussi testé la moto, a peine 1500 kilomètres, première révision, après la première révision, une fuite d'huile que le concessionnaire n'a pu réparer. Ensuite bruit bizarre au moteur. Ils ont du changer de moteur, ensuite à peine 20 kilomètres, fuite du liquide de frein, depuis deux ans que je possède la moto, elle est toujours au garage. Donc a peine 2000 kilomètres, c'est comme si j'vais acheté une épave. Et cela depuis qu'ils ont touché à la moto. J'ai a preuve de tout ce que je dis, vu que le service juridique de mon assurance a monté un dossier.

[@2s-projektwykonczenia777]

Where is mondial hps, pagani?

[@BikeMatters]

Not on the customs list, because neither are custom style motorcycles

[@douglasfernardoalejorge9086]

It is a pity that none of these bikes exist in Brazil, but certainly they should cost very cheap, as our country has this dirty, corrupt side, where everything that costs a lot like this would be very expensive here.Here the taxes are very high, a motorcycle like this will cost here at least 4 times more, at least the dirty government of this wonderful country ends up with all of us. Brazil has a lot of wealth, I didn't understand anything about you in the video, but I still liked it a lot.

[@steveaga4683]

Considering this video is just a year old, all of the bikes seem to have increased in price tremendously in 12 months! Can anyone tell me why?

[@BikeMatters]

Like everything in the news, inflation, Ukraine conflict, covid and chinese production, shipping costs, Brexit etc etc

[@steveaga4683]

@@BikeMatters But some of them have almost doubled!

[@danielpetit2186]

In my view the Sinnis Hoodlum is a lovely looking bike, but why the spokes? Spoked wheels are a serious health hazard, as they necessitate inner tubes, which when punctured deflate almost instantly, throwing the bike into a terrifying wobble... (Believe you me, if you’ve experienced it once, you won’t put yourself in that position ever again.) I’d definitely have one of these bikes if Sinnis would change to a tubeless setup. Personally I think the Keeway Superlight is a truly hideous looking cruiser, reminiscent of a gaudy, over-decorated Christmas tree, and the Hyosung Aquila is some kind of monstrous mutation that’s escaped from the laboratory of some mad mechanic.

[@sturejonsson]

I like this custom 125 cc mc👋🌝🛵👍😃

[@downeastermaineusa3794]

>>> Lexmoto , 173 mpg ?? Wow. Nice

[@karthikv4661]

If I drive, 125cc Baby bikes won't last more than a week. Already I destroyed pulsar 220cc and restored like new one.. then I bought avenger 220cc for back up.. I do have splendor+ 100cc with decent mileage 68kmpl. Totally I have 3bikes now..

[@ioakimmakis9288]

no HONDA 125 (2021)?

[@BikeMatters]

No Honda 125cc custom bike available as new for a long time sadly.

[@johnnyhouligan9879]

Για ποιο χοντα λες Ιωακείμ?

[@fabienpouti7563]

Why not to talk about Leonart Pilder in that list?? 🧐

[@BikeMatters]

Because sadly we don't have them currently available in the UK.

[@reygood1]

These are big for a 125cc bikes.

[@BikeMatters]

Some are lighter than others in this category, Buth generally better the spec the weightier it will be.

[@asadkamran5687]

The way currency is devaluation is going on around the world people will buy these 125 n 259 cc motorcycle s instead of big boys

[@bigfoot839bigfoot5]

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[@janteenmagnesium2630]

Funny 🙂 all theses bikes are available in France but with other name , they came from the same chinese plant .

[@tomhughes5123]

Dealim daystar 125 . 80 mph not km, with 13 tooth front sprocket ,

[@voicevoice2053]

Aren't all 125 cc under powered?

[@BikeMatters]

Completely depends on the person and situation needed. 125 is the max you can ride on a CBT in the UK hence their popularity. Air cooled 125s tend to be slower than liquid cooled models. Max power is 15hp - so some are a lot more powerful than other with top speeds ranging from like 55-80mph.

[@voicevoice2053]

@@BikeMatters I have never heard of a 125 reaching 70/80 mph. Today's traffic flow is between 55-75 mph and any bike that flats out at 55-65 simply isn't keeping up on major roads. You can't ride a bike full speed all the time it will wreak the engine. cruising at 45- 55 on today's roads isn't enough. You will be overtaken a lot by cars all the time andtjats not enjoyable riding or safe maybe 125 are only ok for B roads or local commutes? Making these small engined machines look like powerful cafe racers etc is just a marketing ploy to sell them. to ride a beautiful macho looking bike like this would be a disappointment to find a souped up moped engine in it. But its just my opinion. I support having choice. The laws today are very restrictive. My first bike on L plates was a 250

[@tafblader]

@@voicevoice2053 it really depends on the roads you drive on. what you're saying is true in the U.S. but 125cc are great for cities and b roads. you can cruise on a superlight at 50-55mph and not every country in the world is just flat straight roads like the us..maybe there's some kind of correlation with mountains roads and being great riders since motorcycles races have been dominated for ages by Italians and spanish riders..don't you think? is always better to have a bike you use almost daily even if it has a small engine than a big monster you only use on weekends or occasional tirps..

[@adrianrainbow1995]

No 'Bullit's'.

[@user-ix6jg5iy8r]

تستاهل

[@janetgreenslade9281]

That first one is notoriously crap! My bro bought 1 new and had nothing but problems with the fuel injection system - several times left him stranded on the side of the road. Kept going back for repairs and came back every time, still not working! Ended up getting refunded the full cost by the manufacturer - complete piece of s**t!

[@youraveragejoe1]

Sounds accurate - My mate had a similar lexmoto and it was awfully unreliable, electrics kept failing including a bunch of the lights being rubbish. However one day it left us stranded in the black of night at the side of the road after it lost power. Kept going for a bit and then broke down on a hill further up the road and wouldn’t start lmao

[@janetgreenslade9281]

@@youraveragejoe1 yep that's a lexmoto alright lol.