WHY BUY a 125cc Motorcycle???

So - WHY BUY a 125cc Motorcycle??? This is what I think about them and why you SHOULD buy one over buying bus/train tickets.
I get to ride lot's of different bike's and 125s have more character than some of the bigger bikes frankly.
Anyway here are some thought's on why to buy one whatever age you are!
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[@Janika-xj2bv]

Brilliant video. I'm saving money to buy a Kawasaki Ninja 125. It has the beautiful sports bike look that I love while being "only" a 125. Don't need more than that to commute in style. Also, small displacement single cilinder bikes are easier maintenance and last longer. And it's not written in stone that they have to be "beginning" bikes. You ride whatever you want for as long as you want and it's nobody's business. Thanks for sharing. From Reggio di Calabria, Italy.

[@exeterrider]

That's very true, I like riding 125s as much as I enjoy riding bigger bikes. It's all fun. Those Kawasakis look really good 👍👍😋

[@1990-t1j]

I am in Thailand. Bikes which are 125 cc in Europe tend to be 150 cc here. Those few extra cc make a lot of difference. I am about to buy a 155 scooter, a Yamaha Aerox. From standstill to 50 kph in a flash. No changing gear and 25 litres of underseat storage.

[@jasonclarke7422]

1990 it’s a shame that we can not get the 155cc here in the Uk,those few extra cc would make a big difference.

[@PrimoStracciatella]

@@jasonclarke7422 I'm in Germany, recently switched from a SH125i to a SH150i. Big difference, only 25 cc but feels like 5 hp. I also ride an old CB500S. In Thailand I bought a new Honda Wave 110 in 2001, rode it 70,000 km in nine years, never a problem. Then switched to scooters, CVT, under seat storage and your feet stay dry when it rains. Before I left I had a CRF250M, a CBR500R and 135cc Yamaha Nouvo, and since the little Nouvo was so practical and easy to ride, most of the time I rode that one. Also interesting is the CBR150 which looks like the CBR125 they sell here, but the engine is watercooled, 4 valves, DOHC and makes 18 hp at the crank.

[@jasonclarke7422]

@@PrimoStracciatella Thanks for sharing, I've never owned a scooter and would like to try one out.

[@eviebr83]

There's a couple of 125s that I really love the look of. The only downside for me is overtaking. Out on national roads stuck behind a truck or whatever and the ride is totally ruined. But as you say, as an in town commuter, absolutely perfect 👍

[@exeterrider]

Yes thats it, although I would say just stay behind the truck. He will be doing 57MPH and thats just right for a 125.

[@eviebr83]

@@exeterrideryeah, I suppose that's probably fair 😂

[@karlosh9286]

@@exeterrider I've been behind cars and trucks doing 45 to 50 on 60 MPH A roads. On a 125 I could never over take them safely. The only over take I ever managed on a 125 was someone doing 30 in a 40MPH limit.

[@pikebobstar2033]

I know slightly cheating but I love my mrs 250 honda. Just had its last MOT, turns 40 next year. Like you say, cheap as chips to own and run. Easy to maintain and just all round fun. Also re parking not as likely to be nicked if a bike and not a scooter. Could you imagine feeling comfortable parking a panigale in town and expecting it to be there when you get back. I have enjoyed every bike of every capacity and style I have ever ridden. But much better to ride a slow bike fast than fast bike slow. Besides, national speed limit is 60 on singles and 70 on duals and motorways last time I checked. I'm with you on this one brother 👍

[@exeterrider]

In my eyes you just summed it up there🍻👍

[@markadamson2102]

Yes well said, I totally agree riding a 125 is so much fun and so cheap and economical

[@Robalansson]

I quite fancy a Honda CT125 Hunter Cub as a little runabout bike if they ever get released in Belgium, Sometimes like you can say for a little trip into town a 125cc is perfect

[@texbankuk]

Am looking forward to seeing them on UK roads, used to use a C90 as well as a Honda VT500 for trips around town The new C125 Cub looks OK but it has to be built up to make it useable (extra costs ) whereas the CT does seem to have a lot of ready made add-ons and comes with the Massive rear carrier as standard ,ex the legendary CT110 postie bike which was mainly sold in Australia.

[@exeterrider]

Yes those Hunters look great. Id like to try one

[@allanshenton7716]

His there anymore news on when Honda CT125 Hunter Cub will be available in UK and Europe

[@exeterrider]

As it stands they are not coming here. Although shipments in the midlands do import them but I'm not sure what they are called

[@wsmv]

Great video, ive always said its more fun ragging the arse out of a 125 at 65 mph than it is doing 100mph on a sports bike. And the 125s now are stunning looking pieces of machinery. I currently wonder whether to buy the sinnis adventure 125 to ride to work with and rag around in bad weather 👍 Great content, thanks.

[@exeterrider]

Yes I have the same thoughts actually. I like the look of mutt motorcycles, very retro in style and look ready to live with..... Infact I like the NIU electric scooters even more but they are a practical head but and not much to look at. Electric bikes are superb. Thanks and hope your well👍🏍️

[@mototravelduo3955]

I had a 125 a couple of years ago great fun indeed. I had a Chinese bike as long as you look after it, it will last. Just a note I have the notification bell on but not getting notified don’t know if it’s my end or KZbin problem mate. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@exeterrider]

Thanks rodders, I'll look into that 👍

[@PhilipKerry]

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[@romanengelbrecht6717]

Hey my aunts stays there😄Cool vid also I applied for my bike license yesterday and I'm already looking at my options for a 125cc nothing to fast but just enough to get me to where I needa be, as long as I can go faster than I went on a skateboard I should be fine hehe

[@exeterrider]

Ha , Yes you will go faster than a skateboard and you are going to love the process. Ride safe and expect the unexpected.

[@carlarthur4442]

Like the style of that bike , great 👍, I think these smaller bikes these days are more stylish than they've ever been , easy to live with , I'm thinking of this now I'm getting older as well , I mean I'm bombing round still on a B M W K75c and Ive turned 70 , so worth thinking about . Great video, Thank you 😊

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Carl, As we both know you can still hve alot of fun on them....pennys to run too!!

[@kiradotee]

2:53 I can tell you don't live in London. Because you don't just simply walk off and leave your bike like that lol no way! Before doing one step you'll need to attach 2 disc locks, a chain and activate the alarm. I'm not joking, that's my routine.

[@exeterrider]

Lol yes I do feel so lucky living here. London is terrible for bike crime although it's getting better I hear!?

[@pross]

My bike was almost in this video, I was parked outside Firehouse a minute before you went past.

[@exeterrider]

Ha, I'll have to try harder to get it in shot next time 😉😊

[@pross]

@@exeterrider My fault for leaving a minute before you arrived ;) If you see an NC30 round town, thats me!

[@exeterrider]

Cool, I've seen one at bridge a few times. I'll keep an eye out 👌👍

[@_XRMissie]

Used to ride a CG125 for 6 years. About a year ago (after moving back to Ireland), got myself a Bandit 650 as I'm old enough for the full A licence. I'm still a "learner" and haven't taken my test yet since I'm waiting for my booking date but I do miss my 125. It wasn't powerful AT ALL and struggled to keep up on rural Irish roads, but bopping around Essex? It was perfectttt. So light, so easy to maintain... But it sat for a year as I moved over and it went to shit, hence the upgrade. Considered getting a 125 or 250 enduro just to fart around on locally

[@exeterrider]

A little enduro would be right up my street as well....I'd be happy with a 125 tbh

[@_XRMissie]

@@exeterrider Aye. Something brappy with a lot of torque. My dream bike is an MT09 but I'd happily settle for an 07... But I'd also love to ride bikes like the Rocket III, a turbo bandit 1200, or a "little" 400cc thumper for hooligan shit lol.

[@LordSolidusI]

No way! I literally live in Exeter and I was just researching 125cc bikes. What a crazy coincidence that you also are from Exeter!

[@exeterrider]

Hi fella, are you a new rider? Need any advice?

[@LordSolidusI]

@@exeterrider Yes please! So I'm a deliveroo rider in Exeter, I currently use the CoBikes rental E-bikes to do my work which you can imagine is a pain in the ass and also pricey. I will be working towards getting my motorcycle licence soon as I'm inheriting my grandfather's 2018 AJS Tempest Roadster 125cc. As I will be a new rider on motorcycle, at the age of 22, how much do you think the insurance range would be for me? Also, throughout Exeter where are the best free parking spaces apart from the back of boots? As I will be collecting orders from restaurants, where do you think the best places will be to park my bike?

[@exeterrider]

I don't know about insurance but parking should be quite easy because we have the underground CP at princesshay which is close to anything and as you know we can park bikes in residential areas too so should be easy enough I'd imagine

[@LordSolidusI]

@@exeterrider That's awesome! Until I watched this video I didn't realise motorcycles can park for free. Maybe I'll see you about in the upcoming months on my new AJS Tempest 😊 have a good evening man 👌🏻

[@exeterrider]

@@LordSolidusI ill keep an eye out for you 👍👁️

[@williamcoulter5462]

I just did a Scotland trip ( June 2022 ) on my 2022 Honda 125 Super Cub 1710 miles including the Applecross pass and John O Groats carrying my camping gear with me from Reading. The bike was ideal for the NC500 as being light and slim I could easily get by the single track roads on the North Coast, the only downside was the wind always seemed to be against me and once wet I did not enjoy it as much. Do not let the small capacity put you off if you have a full bike license you can use the Motorways which for most of my journey up were running about 55mph (M25 A1 M ) so I easily kept with the traffic flow, tuck behind something going the same speed but make sure you let them know you are there by making sure you can see their outside mirror, caravans are best as they legally should not go over 60, but rarely do, so fuel conserving motorhomes are next best option. I also have a Rebel 1100 which would have cost me nearly 4 times the costs in fuel to do the same trip, would have struggled on the NC500 and I would possibly been off it on the Applecross pass due to it's weight and the damp roads.

[@exeterrider]

That's great mate, what I like is that you take in more on a steady riding bike. Sounds. A lovely trip 👍🍻

[@Tuxtor97]

4:10 you can see mine and my partners bikes parked. Keep up the good work, enjoying the videos :)

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Josh, say hello if you see me sometime. Always nice to hear people are enjoying my vids. Cheers mate👍🍻😊

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

I paused the video straight away. The reasons are going to be.. Cheap to run (fuel, insurance etc) Good for city riding Most can do 70mph which is the legal maximum limit in the UK Environmentally friendly compared to other bikes & cars I used to bump my 125 up the curb, I can't do that on my Bandit

[@exeterrider]

Exactly that : )

[@mmxviii4736]

Wow 😮! parking without 3 locks, 2 chains, a tracker and a cover 😩 #visitlondon 😒

[@exeterrider]

Yes we are quite lucky here. It is awful what happens in London.

[@mbboberos1852]

Ye thats why u need that full insurance cause u can go buy some groceries and come back to empty parking space.

[@Manifestings]

Some great points. Thanks. Benelli 125 owner.Love it so much...xxx

[@exeterrider]

👆😉👍

[@johnwilmott8063]

You said it, my Honda sh125 just perfect for all the reasons your suggested.

[@exeterrider]

Good to hear!

[@SilverfoxJB]

I lived in much of Devon, first in Dartmouth, lastly Tiverton. Now happily living in Malaysia and I have two small bikes - a Chinese Honda CG125 copy and a Kawasaki 250R Ninja. The 125 cost me 800 quid new 5 years ago and apart from a wildly inaccurate speedo and petrol gauge it's just a reliable little machine, I abuse it horribly (although It gets regular servicing) and sure it's not fast, but some times you don't need to go fast. It was great to see the roads again, that I used to drive on when I lived in the area.

[@exeterrider]

Thats a big move. Great to have you on board. Thanks for watching 👍🏍️🍻

[@SilverfoxJB]

@@exeterrider I came via Weston Super Motovlog because you commented that you often forget to record sound. I knew you were my sort of vlogger. I still do that almost weekly!

[@steldn5776]

Great video!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for the visit

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

well said Exeter I totally agree :)

[@morganjennings3164]

big like and a new subscriber! 🏆🏆🏆

[@exeterrider]

That's great thanks🍻🏍️👍

[@teklife]

@1:23 wow that's ur 125cc bike? i prefer scooters since it's my daily driver and i live in a year round warm climate, so having a nice sized floor, and ample under the seat storage is very nice to have for running my every day errands, but i do like that traditional bike look, and that one, i can't believe it's a 125cc. by the way, my scooter is a yamaha mio fazzio, sold here in SE asia, and it's a "hybrid drive", with electric motor assist, which honestly, i wish it was a LOT more than it is. it only comes on from a full stop, and for 3 seconds, but you feel that torque boost, and i am off the line faster than anyone all the time, not that anyone is racing, but i just give it enough throttle for the electric assist to kick in, and you can feel that electric motor torque propel you forward like it's a much bigger bike(engine). altogether the scooter weighs in at 95kg. i'm a short guy 168cm(5'6") and 63kg(140lbs) so, i have enough power to squeeze through traffic and get a good enough thrill of riding a motorcycle. in the past i had a 440cc kawasaki from the late 1970s('78 iirc) and i had for a short time a ducati 916 600cc (collateral for a loan to a friend), and that was A LOT of power, and way too much to ever be practical at any time. sure the speed and acceleration were fun, but at times scary, the 440 was also a lot of power, the 125 is not meant to be a performance beast but it's my ride, and yea, cost of ownership and refueling and still has enough power to enjoy the quick starts with electric assist (hope it to be standard and enhanced on all motorcycles going forward) and to accelerate on the road when needed, it's just a lot of fun. still easy to take it beyond my limits as a rider.

[@ccooper8785]

The advantage of a 125 is that it would cost the same to tax as my car as opposed to my NC750X (80mpg) which costs 4x as my car (45mpg). The disadvantage of a small bike is my ridiculously long legs acting as a huge pair of air brakes but that is just me...

[@exeterrider]

😂👍🍻

[@GER308]

Wow where do you live is that in the UK? Tax for my NC is like 60 € 125 and under no tax

[@ccooper8785]

@@GER308 Yes, UK. There are many tax bands due to Government changes. If my car was 1 year younger then the car road tax would be £125 per year rather than the £20 I have to pay.

[@simontorres8732]

Excellent Video Great information with tips. That 125cc bike his one best looking Bike so nice.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks, yes that 125cc is cer a one off. I have done a full review if intrested.

[@Saddlebags73]

I’d probably have a 125 if I lived in a city, makes a lot of sense.

[@exeterrider]

Yes - I think they are good out in the sticks too, Nice and light/cheap, good for a 17 year old to get to college or work. Or someone coming into riding later on in life And still fast enough up to 50ish before it starts to tail off. I could easily have one as a second bike and I would pull it out more than the NC I expect. Bit like erny I guess, Just nice to live with.

[@Saddlebags73]

I must admit, I’ve had a lot of fun on smaller bikes in the past. And yes, I think Classic is similar to a 125 performance wise, and I love it.

[@exeterrider]

300 is a good happy medium I think 👍🍻

[@anthonyprice5596]

Got to say, I had a 400 burgman, same nearly as a 125 but could do 70-80 on the motorway, I bought a Goldwing and have a Vstrom 250 for town work, but that could do longer trips, a 125 is fine, but if you've ridden a big bike for years they seem a bit wheasy a 250 has that little bit more, plus you not going to get burnt up by a just eat rider on a 125 scooter with a huge box full of food!! A smaller bike is fun though.

[@ewadge]

I have just sold my big BMW R1200C and I'm on the hunt for a new bike. My heart is saying Honda NC750X DCT whilst my brain is saying Scooter because there are no motorways in Malta so a scooter would do just fine. I've been agonizing over the decision for 2 weeks now.

[@exeterrider]

Burgman 400, or if you can afford it electric scoots are great. Bmw E-evolution for example. 13 k new though! I had a burgman 650. Great bike.

[@steve1962]

You are doing the same as me - sold my bmw 1100r in July and gonna get another early next year - am considering either the NC 750/700, CB500X .....and ......the Honda Forza 300. Let us know what you decide - I love the practicality idea that the scooter has, and I rode a Yamaha 125 scooter in Portugal on holiday - did over 400 miles in 3 days with the wife on the back - people shouldn't discount them until they've actually ridden one - we had a blast!!

[@ewadge]

exeter rider in fact what I would love is an electric scooter or bike. The BMW Cevolution is fabulous but here it costs about €14,000. I’d get a Zero but they are no dealers in Malta. I did not find the super soco very comfortable and the dealer didn’t inspire me with confidence should things go wrong. I’m seriously considering the NIU GT pro but the 50mph top speed is putting me off. I’m considering getting my last gas bike and switching to an electric one once a suitable one comes to market.

[@exeterrider]

Yes go for it, I am testing a NIU sometime before Christmas, they are seriously good bits of kit, very impressive tech on them too. Even I'm considering one before I've even tried one!

[@johnroe3915]

There are no more damn nc750x DCTs in the US. I want that front tank storage and 70+mpg. How the hell are you guys getting so much supply.

[@karlosh9286]

I shouldn't have got rid of my CB125R as quick as I did. Passed my A test, swapped over the CB125R for a Triumph Speed Twin about 16 months ago. Around town, at speeds up to 40 MPH 125s are fine. Over 120 MPG on my CB125R, Speed Twin does more like 55 MPG. As you say, insurance and road tax are a lot cheaper on a 125. Pushing around 126 Kgs of the CB125R is a real lot easier than the 215Kg (wet) of the Speed Twin. I don't find filtering any more difficult on the Speed Twin as compared to the CB125R. I did also have a Triumph Street Triple 660cc for a while and that was as nimble as the CB125R, very easy to filter with. There are some large adventure bikes I've now test ridden, didn't try filtering on them, but I guess on those it could be a lot more difficult. I should have kept the 125 for riding into town. I'd have been a little bit less paranoid about leaving it parked up, because it was worth a lot less than the Speed Twin. I don't miss the CB125R on 50 MPH or above roads, and the torque of the Speed Twin makes pulling away a lot easier, a lot less stalling. It can almost ride everywhere in 2nd or 3rd gear, so a lot less gear changing. Also the engine isn't permanently screaming it's head off. In some ways bigger capacity bikes can be easier to ride, if you can contain your right wrist ! If I did get another bike, for just riding into town, I think I would get a second hand A2 bike. Maybe a CB500F, Z400 or an MT-03, and if on a 70 MPH road they're still okay. But yes, around town 125s are fine, and a lot safer than pedal bikes !

[@exeterrider]

Yes I must admit if really like to try a z400👍🍻

[@karlosh9286]

@@exeterrider I do totally agree for people without an A or A2 licence, 125s are great for getting about town. The scooters can even have a usable amount of shopping space. Much better than pedalling a bike ! Once you have an A/A2 licence , then so long as the bike is over about 300cc , and 30 BHP, then it is very usable up to the legal limit we're allowed to do.

[@exeterrider]

@@karlosh9286 agreed 100%🍻👍

[@eleveneleven572]

I now live in France and love my Shadow. No need for a bike licence, no L Plates, cheap to run and perfect for living in the country with the little country lanes and villages. Friends with big bikes are fighting them, they're heavy, difficult to handle at low speed etc.

[@exeterrider]

Exactly, apart from uphill straights, 125s are fine and fun : )

[@tonygoring4704]

I have my eye on the Hyosung Aquilla for my first bike, and it's great to hear an experienced rider talking about the benefits of a 125cc, with luck to get my CBT before the summer once everything opens again. BTW, am also pricing up gear and wondered which jacket and helmet you wear - I like the colour of your jacket! any advice from you all is appreciated!

[@exeterrider]

Hi Tony. Welcome to the club- your going to love it. Yes the Hyosung left a really good impression on me. It's a really easy bike to live with. Regarding my gear , I have a Shark helmet and the jacket is a Oxford Montreal , To be honest the jacket is good but I don't like the colour much but if you like the styling then it would be a good one to buy and its at the lower end of the price range aswell. Goodluck with your journey. Biking is a great hobby that lets you see the world in it's best form. E.R

[@tonygoring4704]

@@exeterrider Cheers for the response, much appreciated. I have really been enjoying the views of my old haunts on your videos around Exeter, and your commentary is very informative. Keep up the good work - will you be reviewing similar 125 cruisers? Sinnis Hoodlum, Motorini Box, or the Keeway Superlight/KLight? Would love your views on those!

[@exeterrider]

@@tonygoring4704 I was due a sinnis Hoodlum but then lockdown came along so its all up in the air still for a while yet. But hopfully it will get easier now. The klight may be possible when things open up👍

[@smiley50ish]

Got a cb125r honda waiting to pass my test love it great fun to get some miles under your belt

[@exeterrider]

Definitely, Good luck with your test.

[@smiley50ish]

@@exeterrider nothing at moment bloody virus holding things up

[@michaelevans1658]

Their great in town ,had a van van 200 cc now getting rare what a tool in town very rarely had to put a foot down with those big tires .Terrible on the dual carriageways that's why i sold it felt vunerable with lorries coming up behind me.

[@exeterrider]

I always wanted to try a vavan, really cool looking bikes. Like you say though on dual carriageways it's a little unnerving.

[@colinthornton1378]

I have a 200 vanvan and I absolutely love it. Yesterday I did 70 miles on it . It is underpowered but to be honest it doesn’t bother me much. I purchased it from Wales and rode it the 165 miles back home using motorways some of the way back with no problem. My other bike is a BMW 1200GS, I did 91 miles on it yesterday as well, have to make the most of this nice weather!

[@stuartmoles843]

I own a 125 Monkey, use it for commuting around London, far better than my larger bikes and runs on fumes in comparison

[@exeterrider]

For filtering you can't get better can you 👍🍻

[@barnbersonol]

Its a damned pity they don't offer a 180-200cc version of most 125s. Take the 200 Burgman for example, all the pluses of a 125 AND it'll chug along at 60-65.

[@exeterrider]

That's my thoughts too actually. Just too much in the middle arnt they.

[@tomweyts]

i was looking into getting a 125cc as my first bike since i can drive em with my car licence here in belgium , but i was looking at a Yamaha R125 or a KTM dude , what suprised me is that for 700-1000 euro's brand new you get the 300 Version like the R3 or the KTM duke 390 i thought these would be further apart price wise , i love the look of those retro bikes but those air cooled engines don't do it for me , i like to have those full 15 hp that the big brands give ya in those liquid cooled engines

[@exeterrider]

Yeap is surprising isn't it👍

[@tomweyts]

@@exeterrider yeah it is, went to a dealership today and saw a year old KTM RC 125 with Low Miles for 4000 euro's but also a brand new Honda CB125-R .... Looked even better than a Duke in my opinion and only 4700 euro new , i think my choice Will Be between those 2

[@exeterrider]

@@tomweyts I know someone with a KTM R125.... Nothing but trouble and has had the screen replaced 18 times.... I wouldn't touch it. Honda all the way I say.

[@tomweyts]

@@exeterrider same here , been hearing of lots of problems with these lower tier KTM's (since they are made in india) also know a guy that bought a 125 Duke brand new and had to go back to the dealer 5 times this year alone , even had his gearbox replaced. i don't get it , these bikes are the most expencive 125's out there and they have this bad of a quality control , shamefull

[@yorkshireperson]

I've got a sinnis hoodlum, which I really enjoy, but service intervals of 1200 miles to retain the warranty are ridiculous.

[@exeterrider]

1200, jeez!

[@exeterrider]

Has it been good to you? Any issues just for my market research?

[@yorkshireperson]

@@exeterrider first and second services are 600 miles each so from new it's even worse! It's a really nice bike so far, I just didn't feel ready to go straight from CBT to something bigger so this was perfect for me, it struggles up big hills but once you make your peace with that it's a lot of fun.

[@exeterrider]

Yea for sure mate, 125s are enough to go anywhere. Just takes more time but you also see more 👍

[@daznapoleon6799]

I have just brought a brand new one of these Bikes.

[@exeterrider]

Congratulations! Great bikes 👍

[@daznapoleon6799]

@@exeterrider Fell in love with the look of it as soon as I saw it.

[@martymeatball4615]

And you never get the erdge to speed I’ll be happy myself to do module 1 just to stop diong cbt still ride a 125 beacause I love them

[@exeterrider]

Too right👍🍻

[@martymeatball4615]

@@exeterrider all I want is l plate of maybe option to take someone that’s it will always stick to 125 dont care what anyone thinks mate all about what u like 👍 🍻

[@exeterrider]

@martymeatball4615 💯percent mate 👍👍🍻💪

[@SheriffOFyorkshire]

I'm 18 I've been quoted £1100 for a lexmoto assault per year could you recommend any better cheaper insurers ?

[@exeterrider]

I can't really. Hastings are not much good but they seem to be the cheapest. Bikesure are OK aswell 👍

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

I’m wondering, how to find the motorcycle parking places? I only know of one where I live and it’s a mile away from the town centre

[@exeterrider]

Its just a matter of riding around or asking others, Motorcycle bays are normally only in bigger cities, but don't forget you can park in "resident" parking zones for free and alike, So you can pretty much park anywhere anyway really.

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

@@exeterrider apparently councils have it on their website, checked mine and sure enough they say where they are, interesting stuff! Free parking is always a bonus

[@fash2314]

I use to ride motorcycle 70cc naked 6 years ago when I was in my home country, since 6 years, now I am living in the UK and I am considering getting a bike 125cc after my CBT. I am stuck between Yamaha YBR 125 and Honda CB125 (not the latest models, around £1500 - £1800 range). which one do you think is better and reliable? or how reliable is lexmoto and sinnis in your opinion ?

[@exeterrider]

If you can afford it then Honda is the way to go. Parts are easy to get. And the engines are superb. LEXMOTO and sinnis are OK if you buy a brand new one, but not sure id but second hand one. Go Honda all the way 👍😉

[@fash2314]

​@@exeterrider thank you for your quick reply. hopefully, in the coming month, I will buy it. :) much appreciated

[@danplaysmc534LOL]

Do you have any advice on if i should get a geared 50cc or a scooter? im hoping to move up to bigger bikes when im older but i cant decide if i want to learn geared straight away at 16 or go for a scooter? :)

[@exeterrider]

Makes no difference really mate on a 50 or a 125. Go for what you you like to look at and you will soon get used to whatever you get. No wrong decision👍🍻🏍️

[@Boburto]

Get a scooter. Cheap as chips. Easy to ride and you’ll start to learn the sixth sense every rider needs. When ready you can upgrade to a 125 motorbike.

[@Ewnotinuse]

What was the name of the neo retro looking bike in the thumbnail?

[@exeterrider]

We have a hyosung GV125, Suzuki GSX125 and a Honda Grom.

[@allanb52]

In Europe you dont even need a licence you can ride one a car licence. I agree you need to be careful, assume every motorist is an arsehole and you wont be surprised when they are.

[@fillk3133]

Love that bike, I’m 6”2’ tall. Would it be too small for me? Thanks

[@exeterrider]

It may look small on you for someone looking at you but it won't feel small to you. So should be ok👍

[@fillk3133]

@@exeterrider Cheers for the reply👍🏻. Great vid btw.

[@miteor]

Did you say it’s ok to park in resident only areas without a permit?

[@exeterrider]

Yes correct 👍unless special conditions apply.

[@israrshah8752]

How much was the bike you have in this video? I didn't quite catch the name.. great vid btw I'll hopefully have a 125 bike for the summer of 2021

[@exeterrider]

Hi, it's a hyosung gv125s. I have a first ride video and a full review which maybe worth you checking out. ☺️😉

[@vilayatali8890]

Can you use than on motorway ?

[@exeterrider]

If you stay behind a lorry yes but its uncomfortable not having any power left and riding flat out.

[@johnbirchall7077]

Didn't you find the CB300R a 'better 125'?

[@exeterrider]

Not at all like a better 125 mate. It really was a good amount of power.... Just to short gears for me personally. I have ridden the 125 model and it was dead compared to the 300.

[@johnbirchall7077]

@@exeterrider I'm a small bike person, and though I like 125s my favourite was Ducati 350 single. There are various reasons, one being that even as a younger guy my hips were stiff, and now they're arthritic, so narrow is good. Ducati was the weight & size & simplicity of a 125 with a bit of oomph for motorways or to get away from trouble. A perfect mix. Ducati had tall gears--not a reason to sell the bike, just switch the sproket!

[@imarockstarme]

Really wanting my license and looking at bikes. Really like Mutts. Have you ridden? What’s you’re take on them? I’m concerned about reliability but love the look and I’m torn between a Mutt and a Monkey. That sounds weird written down, haha.

[@exeterrider]

Hi David, I haven't ridden the Mutts but they do look good. They have the old Suzuki engine's much like the Sinnis range. Monkeys have proven reliabuilty thats for sure but they are a little on the pricey side for what you get. If it were me I think id comfortably gamble on the Mutt on the provison that you are the type to look after a bike, cover it up and ACF 50 at least twice a year...if your not then go for the Monkey.

[@imarockstarme]

exeter rider Thank you mate. I love them both for different reasons but I’m slightly edging toward the Mutt as it’ll be my main bike.

[@jonathandeeley6276]

I would think twice about the Monkey, they are very slow for a 125cc bike, I know that there have been some issues with corrosion on chrome work and paint flaking off. Yes they look great and that is why they are vastly overpriced for what they achieve. I bought a new one and only kept it six weeks, very disappointed. Owners spend vast amounts of money on them customising them and trying to make them more powerful which is fine but the new price is now £3700 out of the showroom plus any extras or mods you do to it, not worth it in my opinion.👍

[@lucaswright9053]

which 125cc would be best for someone 17 and 6 foot

[@exeterrider]

What will you use it for and what style do you like. . Unless it's a grom then they are all pretty much the same really.

[@lucaswright9053]

@@exeterrider it would be some sort of sport 125.

[@exeterrider]

@@lucaswright9053 OK so it's peg height that will be a governing point. Gsx125 or honda CBR or if your on a budget go to the lexmoto route I think.

[@lucaswright9053]

@@exeterrider thank you

[@SouravAcharya9444]

buy a Hero Splender lol its a legend of a small bike

[@exeterrider]

I'll have to have a look 😊👍

[@SouravAcharya9444]

@@exeterrider lol Hero is Indian brand sooner ll make Harley in India 🙄 lol 🤣

[@gordonjenkins8171]

Big risk of getting little bikes stolen sadly

[@exeterrider]

Yeap, apparently its getting better!?

[@gordonjenkins8171]

@@exeterrider sadly not in the north