Keeway Superlight Review & Testride! 

VERY HELPFUL, thank you. Actually am on my way to buy my first motorbike, I've been researching Keeway for a while, and now I can go to the dealer and sound like an expert thanks to your amazingly detailed review 😁

Nice review, I am from Ecuador and have a Keeway Superlight 200, looks just the same as the 125 but adds an oil radiator. as said in this presentation, yes the tires really suck they are not to be trusted in humid or wet conditions. the head light is poor, just needs to be changed for one that does the job, the gas gauge is uncomfortable to see...that in the downside. On the other hand, the bike is very reliable, nice engine, soft ride, easy to handle, it is not a speed bike, it's a cruiser, so speed is out of the question. I ride it on a daily basis from my home in the valley to the city of Quito and back, that is a 40 mile ride with 50% going up-hill. Without forcing the machine, in 5th gear it runs at an average of 80-90 Km/h at 6000 RPM; going in a flat, non-hill road, it will take 110-120 Km/h. I do recommend this bike, looks nice, behaves nice, does the job and it is very economical.

Portugal is fantastic, loved the view!

Excellent review. I drive a 4.6 Mustang, which is very heavy on fuel, so I was thinking of getting something more economical for routine trips, and figured a bike was the way to go, although the closest I've ever come to riding one was watching episodes of 'Sons of Anarchy', and the Superlight looks great as well as being cheap to run and might be the solution I've been looking for. Thanks again. Nice job.

4:00 That has nothing to do with power, it's got to do everything with engine temperature and choke, though.

Really nice review man! One of the best on RU-vid! Love that you explain what the problems and solutions are, and what to do when you buy it. I’m about to order one.

Portugal is so beautiful damn.

Very nice review. in general your reviews are one of the best on web - you probably already know it. A small technical correction to your review: you have stated the engine output to be 8 Horse power, while it is 8 Kilo watts. which means, it has around 10.9 horse power. the conversion multiplier between kilo watts and horse power, is 0.734 KW for each 1 horse power.

I'm getting a used one that's been fixed up on Saturday and It can't come soon enough. Especialy since here in the UK we have to complete a day of Compulsary basic training on a 125 before we can go on any land that isn't private. So that's my Friday. Ive been driving cars and riding bicycles for 27 years so I've been looking forward to this and it's been a long time coming. Really enjoyed your clear straightforward run down thankyou.

(cont...) Secondly, rust is showing in several places, including the chain. I bought and have been using an anti-rust spray, and it helps (rubbed with an old toothbrush). Still, as mentioned, the bike is only a little over 1 year old. I should say that I live by the sea and the mechanic I go to tells me that this is a particular bad area in that department. He said that is usual for him to see BMWs and other bikes covered in it. I’ve noticed the same thing with cars around here, with the paint looking like it peeled off.

It does have a very nice look,doesn't it.A few reasons that small displacement bikes do not sell well in the US are no licensing restrictions,more wide open spaces,cheaper gas than Europe,and a cultural thing of thinking that bigger is better.It does seem to be changing some but small is considered 250cc to 400cc.Congrats on adding another bike to the stable and I hope that it serves you well. I voted today,did you guys vote?

I’ve bought one,it’s electronic ignition now,disc brakes,too👍

The only reason why I'm getting a 125cc is because that's the max cc I can get at 16 in Ireland and I'm looking at the keeway superlight (not this one but the one with the saddle bags etc) and any um renegade 125,thank you for the review

Never been to Portugal, it looks beautiful as did the bike .Good honest review (good English too). 🇬🇧😁

I first spotted this bike when riding around london. I liked the design but didn't know who keeway were. When researching, I became quite wary of recommending anyone to ride this pretty Chinese bike. I also tried searching for where I could find spare parts for it...wasn't easy. Having said that, if someone is interested in getting a cheap and pretty Harley wannabe bike which is legal for L plate riders in the UK and is not fussed about depreciation and low resale value, this is the bike for you before you upgrade to something bigger. I look forward to seeing how keeway develops in the years to come.

I purchased the 07 model which only had just a little over 1000 miles on the clock as its previous owner had it garaged for many years. It was pretty much mint condition and just needed the battery replacing... Been riding it 4 months now and I'm kind of regretting it. The gears stick from time to time (not a deal breaker at all, just annoying), I've had nuts fall off, a bolt brake off so the thread now needs to be drilled to extract it out, the mirrors don't tighten near enough to withstand wind so they're constantly moving, the bracket for my carburetor cover also snapped off, the exhaust has came loose, the tires aren't the best in wet conditions and the bike just vibrates way too much and has a lot of rattle, hence nuts coming loose. The newer models may have these issues resolved, but I do regret not going for something more reliable. I do genuinely like the bike though, just little things happens too regularly which makes me question how long it's going to last.

The last line was a surprise!!! You own it!!! The bike's color and switch gear kind of mimics the Harley Davidson Iron 883... So do you own all top three bikes sold in Portugal?? I mean do you also own the PCX 125???

It is a lovely bike I am in the process of getting one at the moment. My Honda cbf 125 is on deaths door, when I see this bike in the shop I just kind of fell in love with it. It won't be as fast but it will be a welcome change in look and riding style. I was slightly worried about the reliability being from China but knowing it's made in Europe has put my mind at rest some what :)

Cager, here in Denmark you aren't allowed to drive a 125ccm bike with a regular car license. Regular car license here is 50ccm max. Then we have the A2 bike license which is 125 ccm max, A1, which is 500 ccm and 48 HP max. And then the Full on A level which is unrestricted.

I bought one of these before watching this video but im still waiting for delivery. I'm glad you like it, I hope I do too! Great video

I think they fixed most of the issues by now, also has disk at the back. I want to buy one for winter riding cause I will literally not care if I crash it to pieces because it's so cheap.

Good luck with the KTM RC 390. Hope all the bolts are tight in the engine :( Big smiles on little bikes is the way we roll in Vietnam.

Some day I’ll be getting one. Despite the flaws, it seems to be enjoyable journey into motorcycles, especially with first bike. Fairly cheap, good looking, sounds good, and with defects you learn to fix stuff.

(cont...) Now, the positives. This is a good first bike: Low power (meaning low acceleration and top speed, and therefore a greater margin of error for a rookie), relatively light and, I would say, reasonably good looking (on that department, the only change I made was to remove the large white letters saying KEEWAY on each side of the seat; I don’t need to pretend to ride an Indian, but I also don’t like to advertise in large letters that my bike has the name of a cheap soda). Low power also means that it’s a slog climbing up hills. With the world renown patience of Portuguese drivers, I can tell you it’s a lot of fun. I’m short so I also benefit from the low riding position. The seat is very soft, excellent for short rides, but makes my ass numb during longer ones.

What pretty houses they have in the old town!

Hi! Good review and I have a question; does this bike have a storage place under the seat??? Thank you!

I can't decided between the Sinnis Hoodlum, the lexmoto michigan and this.

(cont...) Thirdly, only a week ago I had to take her to the mechanic. The problem, I was told, was with a tube somewhere that broke. The reason being the use by Keeway of a cheap plastic material, and with the vibration, it cracked. Because the tube had a certain extra, all they had to do was pull it a bit and the problem was temporarily solved (they didn’t charge me anything, so I wasn’t picky). But of course, the tube is the same, and the problem is likely to show up again later. I was told mine wasn’t the first they had seen with this issue. Worse, they told me Keeway was ordering their representatives not to include this particular problem in the guarantee.

grande review, honesta e "straight to the point"... parabéns! Tenho uma Daelim daystar black e esta seria a minha escolha paralela... embora a Daelim tenha algo mais que me atrai... mas fico sempre a olhar qd esta passa

Would you recommend this as a first bike though? The tires will probably have to be changed, but it looks beautiful nonetheless

I want to buy this as the first bike I ever ride .. do you recommend it ?

Hi. Found your review of keeway and the most I like of it it's the places you've been riding your bike. Can you tell what's the place? Where is it?

How big are you?I'm pretty athletic 74kg 175cm and I can see well in those mirrors.

I am gettin a keeway superlight can't wait .N you're videos brill

Awesome review, and your english is great!!

Congrats for the new bike. It look darn good.

A quick review to anyone considering buying this bike: Mine is a Superlight LE 125, bought a little over a year ago and with only c. 2500km. First thing, replace the Chinese Cordial tires it comes with! They are VERY DANGEROUS under wet weather. I suspect almost anything you buy will be an improvement. I bought 2 Metzeler and, to my amazement, noticed the difference immediately, even in dry weather. So, again, unless you live in the middle of the desert, replace the tires (I live in Portugal and still felt the need for it...).

Great video. Thanks for this. Also, I can't help but mention the pedestrians in the video walk around like npcs in a GTA game 🤣

Thanks for the review, in indonesia this bike named Benelli Motobi 200. Now I'm very sure to not buy this bike. I'll choose Kawasaki W175 SE. The prices here almost similar.

I am not really interested in 125s, so I was considering to skip this video... But I have finally watched it entirely and have been VERY surprised by your last sentence ;)! Congrats! FYI the bestsellers in France are very different for the ones in Portugal : 1) MP3 500 ; 2) X-Max 125 ; 3) T-Max 530 ; 4) Kawa Er6 ; 5) Kawa Z800... No Pcx, No Keeway, Nor NC-700 in the top 10. The ranking of the most stolen bikes is almost the same : 1) T-Max 530 ; 2) MP3 500 ; 3) Yamaha BWs / MBK Booster 50 ; 4) Kawa Z800...

I'm actually thinking on buying this or the Daelim Daystar... It's a big surprise that you review one of the bikes i'm thinking of buying!

(cont...) There is another problem with the bike (all of them, it seems, not just mine): when trying to go from first to neutral the pedal gets stuck. So, if I stop at a red light and want to put it in neutral, I’m forced to give it a little gas to loosen it (it’s the only thing that seems to work), which I guess makes me look like an asshole to anyone around me, listening to me accelerate for no reason. Turning the engine off solves the problem, so it isn’t an issue when you want to park. I read somewhere that Keeway cloned the engine of a Yamaha and that the original had this problem… Nothing but thorough, the Chinese, when it comes to stealing other people’s work.

Very nice rewiev, one of the best. Now it comes with better halogen lamp, fuel injection and both side discs brakes :) I am about to get one of these soon 😉😊😊😊

cager, is this bike any good at filtering through traffic, whats it like in cold weather and does it hold it value when it comes to sale?

please I have the same motobike 125 cc, for not going fast, 1st gear and the other gears are the same, the bike screams loudly but does not go fast . Please help me

(cont...) Bottom line, I wouldn’t mind a bit more power and, while not expensive, there are other 125s, even by Keeway, that are cheaper, though not as good looking. Still, to me at least, it strikes a reasonable balance between price-performance-looks. I didn’t mention fuel consumption, I haven’t bothered to measure it, but it seems to be low. It is too early to draw too many conclusions regarding reliability, even if the early signs aren’t promising. I’m not sure I would buy it again, knowing what I know now. And maybe that’s the conclusion to draw: it’s a so-so, ok bike. Keep your expectations low and you may enjoy it.

Great Review cager thanks had mine for about 3 months now.

I've got to say this is a nice video and review, congrats!

6:30 look at that guy on the right site kicking the kids ass xD

We have the Superlight 200 carb version in the Philippines too but was phased out already since 2017 or 2018? Also the stock tires suck too but other owners said that the stock tires need or is part of the break-in period of the bike.

all and all it's a good review. But dude... maybe don't go jogging just before filming. Or take a breather damn!

I got mine a month ago and Av had nothing but problems, weird engine noises, won't go in to gear, power lose, no cluch, and rusty as hell in the first few days. Am trying to get it replaced or my money back, but even thats turning in to a night mare

Great video, this is now July 2020 and I’m looking for a second hand one of these, I’m in Berkshire in the UK...

Hey Pedro how are you, currently the price on their website is at around 2300 eu. Did the price increase over these years?

Can I ride this if I'm 1.70 m ? If not, can it be adjusted ?

Good for first time rider? I need it for work, traveling maybe 25-30 miles under an hour? Should take 35-45 mins?

What would you choose for your first cruiser 125cc? Keeway Superlight or Lexmoto Michigan? Btw, very nice review =D

I love Portugal! Lisbooon vamos!

for anyone wondering this bike now has fuel injection

Cascais é muito bonito! I am going to buy this bike, looks awesome.

Boas, alguem pode dar um feed back da keeway cruiser 250 de 2008 ainda ser EFI. Estou quase a comprar uma e queria saber as reais diferenças da SUPERLIGHT 125 Agradeço opiniões,

Great review. Thank you. Love Portugal. Love the Portuguese. I am just deciding whether to buy new Chinese or buy old Honda Shadow 125. You have helped me decide. I think I am erring towards the Honda Shadow.

Keeway in my country has recently announce the Keeway K-light 202 Retro. It looks so marvelous but most folks caution me about the build quality. Anyone knows about the K-light 202 and can share their opinion? Wonder if it makes a good commuter bikes with average of 75km everyday?

Great video!, thanks for all the info!, is this a good bike for a first bike?, for a complete newbie with bikes, thanks

Um óptimo final....

hi from CZ, I have one superlight 150cc / 2007 /9000 km at home and I have to say this bike is one big technical problem. clutch is sliding, bearing in the engine is broken, very bad plastic tails... but still is it beautiful bike I like to drive. Did You try to change the front/rear sprocket? I think about increase the top speed from 85kmh to 100kmh .. Rear sprocket 41 tooth to rear sprocket 38 tooth..what do yout think?

Well you get what you pay for( old expression ) for me in north America I would preferr a used. 250 v twin yammaha or a sussuki s40...650 cc single cy...both great smaller cruiser styled bikes.......good used is always better than new crap.I do enjoy 99% of your stuff.

Hi, What's your motorcycle doing keeway 125? I want to buy keeway 125 superlight but I do not know which one to choose the 125cc or the 200cc? help me with an idea Are there big differences between 125 and 200 for this model? Thank you Qual motocicleta escolher o 125cc ou o 200cc? Existem grandes diferenças?

Há muita diferença entre esta e a Imoto dragon II? Eu estou mais inclinado para a Imoto mas há muita pouca informação sobre essa mota na net

Gostava de saber se essa mota é uma boa escolha para uma primeira moto, os melhores cumprimentos obrigado!!

Boas, gostava de saber se recomendas esta moto como primeira moto, e se achas viável fazer uma viagem de Lisboa ate Faro com ela. Obrigado

Boa tarde cager, gostaria de saber sua opinião.. Ja agora após algum tempo de uso, me recomenda esta mota? Para uma deslocação diária de 30km.. E mais algumas viagens junto com a Maria... Gostaria muito de seu feedback. Grande abraço, e boas curvas

How tall are you, Cager? I love the look of the bike and am considering buying one, but i'm pretty tall (6'2), so I figure I might have my knees above the fuel tank.

Questa é una moto da passeggiata e città...leggera ,,,tranquilla per divertirsi....🙂🙂🙂✌✌

this one... is mine. badass outro!

this is a good video review. now I learn more about this bike. keep doing this, i love it....

Looks really nice, I'd like a 250 though. Something like a Suzuki TU250X (even if I have a 100hp bike now).

Nice way to end the video Cager...... Drop the bomb! LOL! Great job, love it.

Olá. Nunca conduzi uma mota. Sou estudante, e não tenho dinheiro para comprar um carro ou uma mota muito cara. Estava a pensar comprar uma destas Keeway Superlight 125 para fazer a volta de 30 /40 km por dia. Para quem esta a começar é aconselhável ? Cumprimentos e já agora qual e a velocidade máxima e consumo ?? Cumprimentos

Do you have a microphone in your helmet? It's very clear and the road noise is minimal. I have a drift2 with Mic and it's very loud on road.

Is this a good first bike?

Good review. Nice bike indeed for a quick run or cruise in warm weather

Hello, You mention Keeway forums in your video. I have just bought a Superlight, thanks to your video! 👍 I am desperately looking for recources on the Superlight. Could find a special forum for Keyway riders in German or English. Could you please name any if you know of, even if it's not English or German? Thank you and ride safe

Very good lights don't have to be on at all times in the UK

Lol I liked the plot twist at the end. What a lovely looking cheap bike though.

Congrats! That's a nice bike to own in Portugal.

im getting my first 125 bike and i was considering this, im very new to bikes and have around 2000 euro to spend roughly, im also very tall and have a big frame (6'5), would you recommend this or a different bike?

Hey i`m from Romania and i bought this bike second-hand for 450 euros.It`s the normal edition not limited like yours but it has 150 cmc.It`s my frist bike, i dont have a permit to ride it (A2) but i did a few runs on it, like 30 min in total and i think it`s easy to ride, i have no experience on a bike, the neutral it`s maybe a bit tricky.It has 6000 km, you think it`s a good choice for a first bike ? :) Only problem is that the clutch cable snapped :(, i have to try and find a new one wich won`t be that easy, but everything else aside it runs great i think.

I like the bike personally because in the UK you can ride this at 17 which is so goood at picking up girls

should i buy it as my 1st bike

Hi, After many years are you still using it? is it still good? and what issues do you had with it?

could you tell me which is the max velocity you can drive in that motorcycle... this is a 125cc? thank you

Good review.. Very comprehensive.. I might go for this one in Bangladesh.. It has arrived recently in market costing like usd 2100

Where in Portugal was this filmed exactly? Lovely place to plan my next Hollidays.

From Leiria here. My dad is buying the Enduro 125 they have. Do you have any experience on that one?

You helped me make the decision to buy the Keeway Superlight 125cc! Thank you so much man! Do you have any recommendations regarding what Mirrors and/or Lamp to buy for it? (As the default light and mirrors aren‘t good)

Hi.Nice review! And nice bike,do you recommend it for a beginner? This would be my first bike. Thanks

Hi cager looking to buy the superlight as my first bike what would suggest I buy clothing wise, boots, trousers, jacket etc. This is my first bike & would love your advice on clothing.

THE BEST TEST EVER SUPERLIGHT 125 LIMITED ! obrigado

Charming bike - I think the injected engine doesn't stop for a full throttle in neutral :)