I passed my CBT last Wednesday and had my v-cruise delivered the day after and been on it everyday since! Someone with zero road experience with a gear bike and the v-cruise just makes me feel more confident daily! Not stalled the bike once and stalled it multiple times doing my CBT! It’s so easy to ride for new riders and I’m sure the RKV is the same.
Passed my CBT last Friday and went to IN2MOTO to have a look round. Am now a proud owner of the Keeway RKV 125 (Red tank). Can't wait to start riding. Thank you for your review on this model.
Same here. None in the country till 16th of sept for the rkv. Was gutted. Passed my cbt, put a deposit down, recalled the week it was going to finally get to me. Not going to change bike though. Looks too good 😂
Going to go for the V Cruiser for my first bike. Love the all black style Tweeks, that's what does it for me. Only info I haven't found is does the digital display give a fuel gauge reading? Great reviews and very useful for me. Thank you.
if the V-Cruise had ABS, it would be my only choice. Unfortunately, CBS is a deal breaker for me so I'll almost certainly end up with the Yamaha XSR125.
I have a 90hp Sportster, no ABS and a 200hp B-king again no ABS. Don't get hung up on "it hasn't got ABS, traction control etc", etc. Combined brakes are good, my 2013 US Spec Goldwing had combined brakes instead of ABS, never had a problem stopping, it weighed 390kg! If you like the V-cruise buy it.
I have my CBT on 17th December and obviously im checking different bikes out. I thought id decided on a Benelli BN 125 but now that I've seen your videos on the RKV , I have fallen in love ( with the bike , not you,apologies 😂). I am thinking , would it be possible to buy the mirrors off the V-cruise and have them put on the RKV? The RKV is almost a grand more than I was going to spend on the Benelli, but the RKV has something thats just made me want it so so bad! ❤❤
I don’t blame you. The RKV is a gorgeous looking bike. The mirrors do look better on the v-cruise you could certainly get some aftermarket similar ones. But importantly if you got to know me I’m sure you would love me as well. 😂😂😂
I’ve spent so long thinking about this. 😂. It’s a lot of money for a couple of changes. Personally I would save £1000 and get the RKV. They look just as good.
Pity the batck of RKV 125 s that came in for August delivery have all been recalled. Ive been waiting since the start of August for the delivery of my one, the day before i was to pick the bike up, they phoned and told me that it was going back to the supplier on a recall. Gutted. Its now the 20th of August and still no bike and nothing but excuses. As for the V-Cruise. Apparently the belt drives on quiet a lot of them are snapping. Not a good sign from Keeway!!!
hi was told the same from my dealer a day before picking it, recall on the bike to replace a mount on engine ,3 weeks later i got the bike , yesterday , other dealer did not no anything about this recall for the rkv 125c , ????? one more were the do top rad up at on this bike ,looks like tank off job,
I can’t wait to get one what’s people opinion please m doing my cbt in a few weeks I know how to ride a gear bike used to ride motocross but don’t interest me anymore want something comfortable and cool looking I my dream bike is a Harley Davison fat bob
@@GillyBikes Thanks for your reply. Yes I will try one, it does seem a bit of a shame, considering the youth nowadays are approximately 2inches taller. Most reviews of bikes have people that are under 6ft. I think manufacturers need to give an option for tall people!
@TheKimgower I agree with you. It seems to have changed. Being small myself I remember all the bikes I wanted being to tall for me. Now they all seem fine. I’m not complaining but if I was over 6ft I would be. It seems like only the big adventure bikes would fit you properly
I am 6ft 2in as well as you and had exactly the same question. Went down to my local Keeway dealer and sat on the RKV today and honestly feels very very comfortable. The tank is nice and wide too which gives a bit of extra compensation for those with longer legs. They did not have any of the V-Cruise in so can’t give anything on that but think I’ll be buying the RKV!
I’ve looked at the websites and they say the v-cruise is lighter, 140kg, and the RK-V is 160 in running order. Are those curb weights or “running order”?
Are you 100% sure V-Cruise doesn't have ABS? I saw ABS encoder disks in your video 3:14, and only 1 cable entering the caliper. For CBS, 2 cables should enter each caliper, or a joiner. Sadly, Keeway is not stating on their website CBS or ABS, and I don't have physically access to one.
This is taken from the keeway website The front brake features a 300mm slotted front disc and a radially mounted caliper to give more bite when suddenly braking. The rear is a similarly large disc as it comes in at a size of 240mm. The Keeway does not feature ABS, but it does features CBS braking which provides and extra layer of safety for the riders when having to suddenly brake.
To be totally honest when i first seen a Keeway I thought they were just that. I thought they were just another brand selling cheap unreliable bikes from China, BUT in the years they have been sending bikes over to us their standards have really improved. especially these 2 models. They have created 2 very good bikes here. I would say they are going to pass Royal Enfield soon if they carry on like they are, however at the moment in the UK they seem to be focusing on the smaller capacity bikes 125cc etc. I believe they also own MBP and if you take a look at their C1002V Model which ive reviewed I would say that is much better than anything Ive seen from RE.
Sorry to hear that. I don’t actually work in the trade so I don’t sell anything. I just ride bikes and tell people what I think. I never had any issues on the day with these bikes. But I do leave comments on so people can let others know about their own experiences. I like to hear both positive and negative so I get a better understanding from owners. Also people considering buying, that watch my review can also look through the comments and see what experiences others have had.
They are made in china so I would bet they are. I think they might be under a different name. Possibly under the name “Benda” over there. Let me know if you find them 👍
