well, I think it's a market problem. They have 125cc already for the EU. So, to homologate it's a fuss for them. Demand is not great for sure. They just give as much as cb350 too... EU wants big bikes, more money for gas, registration, and eventually speed penalties... EU become modern prison for the workforce, and people without any freedoms.. 700+ legislators need something to do, earn pay, more laws, restrictions, certificates, license,s and other stuff to upkeep politicians..
@@richardshilling2958 These bikes were very popular in my youth. Even 50cc. Now when gas is extremely expensive they could be polarized again. We see soo many japan people not budge for demand. Dont know why the hell they don't just try - even with only test markets. For me better than a scoot, low maintenance, and basic electrics. See most of them start after 40y with new gas and that's it. They are short-minded people. Tradicionalist.
They really should bring the CT125 over to the UK... that big rack on the back would be ideal for food delivery drivers and their top boxes. TBH.. i would buy one just to go touring on.
Does that bring back memories. I once worked at a Honda dealer in the early 80's, and the 125 was every where. That sound hasn't changed, I bet the horse power has.
I'm thinking about getting one of these for my first bike. I've been looking around and a dealer about an hour away has one in stock. It would be a pretty big purchase for me so not something I just want to do on a whim, but they seem to have a decent demand, I feel like I should buy it while I can. I've always wanted a bike, growing up I rode my best friends dirt bikes often so I have some experience. Unfortunately when we were 26 (I'm 34 now) he passed away in a moto accident. He was going way too fast around a bend in the road and hit someone making a turn through his lane. That really scared me away from bikes, but I've still always wanted one. I learned of these "Mini-Motos" Honda puts out, and then I saw the Ct125 in green and kinda feel in love with the little bike. I think it would make a lot more sense for me to drive this around town from Spring-Autumn rather than my car. It's something I really want to do, but honestly I'm afraid still. I know if my friend wasn't driving an extremely powerful bike the way he was he'd probably still be with us here today, but it's a hard thing to shake. Which extents that fear out to - I'm worried about every other driver out there on the road and not trusting all them in cars/trucks. I can really see myself on this Honda though.....
We used to laugh at those mopeds back in the day . But I guess now they are more accepted . Probably because of the low cost ... I still love my old Triumphs , a Norton Commander & 3 Harleys . Now I am too old and crippled . I can't hold up big bikes anymore . Maybe I should buy one of these Hondas to enjoy my retirement . 🤔🤷🏼😊
yeah, this Honda is amazing, I had something similar but of Chinese production.. but very same body profile 110cc.. some 12 years ago in Ukraine.. before all these Russian invasions.. and I must say, I had the best rides of my life on that thing with my yet to be wife. Haha very nice memories, driving it under summer rain through the forest hidden villages in rural Ukraine.
The registration cost surprised me, in Kansas USA registration is $20 and they just make sure its not stolen and has turn signals and running lights. In and out in 30 minutes usually.
Try UK.. Not part of the EU now unfortunately. But a phone call could get it registered in the worst case scenario you need to take it to a garage there.. Then re-import back home. But I quess you can claim that back if you are a company owner or self employed?
Is this the same as the trail 125cc that is now being sold in USA? I saw one at my local Honda Dealer in this same color recently, now I am definitely going to buy one.
Trailer is smart way to pick up bikes. I just ride there, leave my own bike behind and ride back. Great for a first ride, unless it rains... That store looks amazing though. And better be expensive then impossible.
Seen some of those sweet smaller cc at the Mecum auto show in November here in Vegas. They all looked brand new. Whole collection was sold between $3,500 and $6,000 each. Can get the CT 125 in Vegas for $4000.( November....we know the price went up) 12 week wait. I chose the Himalayan instead but think I just may pickup that CT 125 or the RE classic 350. It's a candy store out there. Perfect review Smokey! Keep up the hard work of putting these productions together. Keep smiling 😁
@@LifeofSmokey I believe the UK is and will always be in Europe. Just not the European Union gravy train. I'm sure our paperwork would be just fine. Good luck at getting yours sorted
I have both a 2006 Ct110 AG imported to USA from New Zealand and a 2021 CT125A. While I like the CT125A it just needs more power for American roads. The gearing as is is too low for on road and not low enough off road. The ct110 while slow on road too at least has dual speed transmission for the off road grunt. IMO it's the better bike even if carb and less displacement.
Oh look, a professional reseller grabbed all the cool stuff he could find so you won't, stack them without doing any restoration job and reselling them at a premium price (motocompo etc), amazing...
There are multiple reason why my channel is located in the US. First of all it's because I speak English and I don't want anybody talking Dutch on my channel as it's bad for my CPM as I want to attract a bigger US based audience. Second I don't want my channels to be seen in the Belgium RU-vid lists on Socialblade so the Belgian fake media finds me and starts writing ridiculous faulty and frustrating articles about me. Have been on RU-vid for over 10 years , you learn a lot. Also the country a RU-vid channel is placed in has nothing to do with your audience , I could just as easy set the channel in China. Doesn't matter :-)
You should have bought this bike from Thailand where they are manufactured you would have saved a good load of money the current price is 84,900 Baht= 2,270 Euros .
WOW I'd be like a kid in a sweetie shop .... I want I want I want .. love the bike tho love the green here in the uk waiting for companies to import them 10 month waiting list
Hi From Northern Ireland. I Got my Honda CT,125 From Thailand and imported it through the U.K. For Euro,5775.0,It should be with me soon. Maybe April 20th.
I brought a CT 110 in 86 to get fishy and game out of woods off trail or road in the the deep south is and town legal still have it should I update to 125 🤔😁
@@LifeofSmokey Thanks Smokey those trailers are an engineering marvel have you done a video on the trailers? I doubt we can get it here in the States but I'd love to be a dealer for them lol
Odd that here in the states we couldn’t get them as availability was scarce. Now with 2023 being released in Asia and Canada with updates. The 2022 CT125 aka Trail 125 are showing up at dealers. Plenty of availability. No word of 2023. Of course they are unloading the 2022s here as the 2023 has the updated longer stroke motor that has better torque at lower RPM for better acceleration. Did you get a 2023?
Hello , great video . I was very charmed by this Honda CT 125, a really cool and lively little motorcycle. I like small capacities. I was also very interested in your motorcycle trailer, can you tell me what is the make and model of this trailer? - She's just fantastic! , Regards .
The CT125 looks like an awesome "around the town" bike! Just put a beer crate on the back to have some storage and you're ready to go 😅 I really hope Honda will bring it to Europe oficially, especially when other small 125cc are available here...
unfortunately i don't think this will gonna happen, Honda had the SuperCub on sale here in the EU and it wasn't a big success, and the ct125 is the HuntersCub, so you know how sales managers think.... but yes i agree with you its a nice allround bike, u can offroad it, you can go shopping with, go daily to work with it, it you can go anywhere for small $$$
@@kanapkazpasztetem they didn't sell it very well, not lost money but sold not very good... The TW200 is a other story, the only country in Europe which imported them was Spain.... If you see one u can be sure it's a imported from Spain.... The 125 Version was sold in a lot of country's in Europe...
@@ramiretz oh they did? so registering TW200 in EU shouldn't be that hard? I guess I need to look for spanish bike selling sites 😅 or ship a new one from US assuming I'll be easily able to register it 😜 I can see some TW125 in my country on sale but all are like late 90s or early 2000s. There is also Suzuki vanvan RV125 but they seem to be rare and quite expensive because of that.
@@kanapkazpasztetem if you want a TW200 you should search a used one which was already registered in the EU so it wont be that hard , importing a used from us would be quit expensive to register in the EU with a lot of difficulty's, a new one which was never registered anywhere is nearly impossible to register in EU because they need to meet the actual emission and safety standards and this is impossible with a carburetor engine and no ABS.... for the Suzuki VanVan, i think its much more easier to find one because they were sold here in EU until 2017.. i remember i saw a new one at the dealer for 4000 in the last year they sold them. alternatively if you want a bike like this you could also look for a skyteam raptor this was a clone of the vanvan an friend of mine had one and it was pretty okay he did a lot of KM on that bike....
That's awesome. How did you order yours in Japan? Was shipping crazy expensive?? Especially seeing the documents written in Japanese as well as the write triangle on the back fender. I'm based in Japan and just got my C125 with similar forms.
From a shop called Fourstrokebarn , they order a ton of bikes in Japan everyday 😁 And shipping not sure , the dealer asked 3000€ extra. He made good money for sure 🙈
I wonder if Fourstrokebarn can do the opposite? I was looking for a DKW Hummel moped to ride in Japan. Or if you can recommend shop that'll be appreciated.
Thanks for another great video Smokey! I'm not sure what the CT125 sells for in the USA but it would be hard to justify twice the price of the "new" Honda XR150 (of which I have an identical 2015 model, here in darkest Africa. I recently added up the purchase prices of the bikes I currently have (and use for learner bike training lessons & adventure bike rental) - and would still have about $300 change vs. buying a new Honda Monkey 125, here in South Africa! Here's the list (not mentioning the initial condition, kms on the clock or roadworthy status of the bikes: 2013 Puzey Jet 125 scooter 2005 Yamaha XTZ125 2015 Honda XR150 2010 Zongshen ZSM200 1981 Suzuki GSX250 (customized cafe racer) 1997 Honda XL400V TransAlp 2010 BMW F800 GS (on which my son recently won a BMW off-road riding skills challenge 😊)
Yes in the USA we only have the red colour though, I like the green and tan from Japan better. You can get a lightly used one for around $3000 which is pretty good.
Is the CT125 available in SA? The exchange rate is killing us. I’d be quite happy with a little 125cc, you can have an epic adventure if you can dodge the taxis….
I’m starting to look into buying a Hunter Cub from Japan as well. Can you give me any recommendations for how to go about purchasing one and having it shipped to the states?
No it doesn't work that way. A local Honda dealership in Europe can't even get their hands on one. You need specialised companies who can import it from Japan.
Channel you’re inner American (everybody has one) and simply drive it without registering it, damn the lawyers and bureaucrats, motorcycles demand freedom
