This Super Cheap 125cc Beats your ADV Bike / Honda cb 125 f Review 

So glad to see it's capability. It is manufactured and sold in India as SP125 and costs around Rupees 100000 on road, this roughly converts to 1100 euros. We have a good range of value for money motorcycles here.

You can take this thing anywhere. Except the Starbucks where all the real ADV riders hang out.

As an Indian I will take a ligher low cc bike over a big bike anyday. I ride my dad's 125cc Honda and have done many trips in the different mountainous regions of north east india (lower Himalayas). My brother owns an interceptor 650 and although I like that bike on the highways but I'd choose my 125cc over it any day. The lightness and simple nature of the bike allows me to go places that I otherwise wouldn't on a big bike. Light is might! ps: my bike is actually a super splendor 125cc, but it was one of the last engines made by Honda after Hero and Honda split in 2011.

Funnily enough I toured a CBF125 from the UK to Norway (via France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden) back in 2014. The bike was fantastic and did off road admirably. Great little bikes.

Off course it beats heavy “adventure” bikes. It’s light, nimble, economic and not a fashion accessory.

As I read comments under motorcycle reviews of 300 - 600+ cc motorcycle reviews, I often see people asking if the motorcycles are big enough to ride across the country. Some people even ask that question about 800 cc motorcycles. When I'm in the mood, I write that there are people who travel around the Earth on bicycles and 49 cc scooters. I've seen fun videos of people traveling long distances on Honda Groms and such.

I have this bike, and I'll say having an aftermarket exhaust is quite possibly even more useful than a rev gauge. For those who haven't had the experience I'll explain, the stock exhaust makes this bike incredibly quiet, too quiet for some, an aftermarket exhaust will give you much better audible feedback not only on how fast the bike is revving but also how much force is being put in that piston. You'll notice you're going slightly uphill when the revs stay the same but there's a real, deeper thunk sound. That audible feedback also helps with trying to be fuel efficient, I have found after a while with the new exhaust it's easy to find the gear and rpm where the exhaust is quietest most of the noticeable sound is coming from the actual engine and gearbox area rather than the exhaust in the back. Generally, keeping the bike around 30mph/50kmh will give you crazy efficiency. If you don't need acceleration and rear wheel torque you can get an extra tooth sprocket (it's the same as the cb125r, a very specific type front sprocket.) on my bike it ends up making the speedometer read the same as speed traps and gps. Top speed downhill I've reached is 71mph/114kmh, across flat ground, if you have a good road surface that's nice and straight, 65mph/105kmh is possible, and I'm over 100kg/6 foot. Overall one of the best things I can say about this bike is that nothing is terrible. From the tyres it came with from the factory in Italy, to the suspension that always seems too hard or soft, to the footpegs that don't fold and can't be replaced, and the passenger footpegs that flop around and spend most of their time down, when they would be better up... It all just works... I've been up and down rocky/muddy rutts, done 300+ miles in one go on 70mph multi lane roads, ripped along narrow country lanes with potholes and loose road surfaces. It just eats up whatever you put in front of it as long as you approach sensibly and with confidence. I'd love to have the power of a KTM 125 duke, or some of the features off a cb125r or kawasaki 125, or the retro styling of an AJS, but I would never choose any of those over the CB125F if I had to choose a 125 again.

Thanks for a great video. It's nice seeing small bikes getting good reviews. In Australia here we use Honda NBC110's for mail delivery. This is my job, it is almost entirely conducted off-road, and it is amazing how well these little bikes handle it. I own one of these personally, as well as a CT110. Both are great if you want to jump on something to run to the shops. They do lack the excitement of larger bikes, but I recommend everyone have one of these, or a CBF, in the stable. No matter what other bikes you have, you will find lots of reasons to ride the small bike.

this channel has huge potential, please evolve it but dont sell out making just reviews for action cameras or sponsorships for gadgets, most big moto channels are ruined because of over-comercialization and no actual content. this episode was great.

I love these videos. I can just imagine all the ADV riders with thousands of dollars worth of gear and upgrades getting upset by this sort of thing.

Weight is important, last year i bought a 500Lbs(226Kg) adv bike and this spring i bought a lighter (150Kg) dual sport and now im trying to sell the adv bike because i only want to ride the lighter bike.

I have to agree with most of what you say.... late last year I rode the Ho Chi Minh trail 2 up on a Honda CRF250... The number of times I was passed by the local Loas people riding Honda Wave 110/125, they were quite often 2 up as well.. Honda Wave must be the number 1 ADV bike... Unreal little things.. Here in NZ I have a Aprila ETX150 ..

Great review! Unfortunatelly I need to agree in ur point of most "new" 125s sucking. I currently do have two 125s. A Brixton built in 2020 and a Suzuki GN built 1995. The suzuki does have a way better quality overall than the Brixton and will definitelly outlive the Brixton in the long run.

Yes i have the cb125f. One of the best 125ccm i have a lot of videos

Its such a cool bike! In Asia where the speeds are low, a 125 feels fast! with more modern countries with higher speeds, I'd personally want about a 250cc to be able to merge safely. Really love the machine, probably a fair bit quicker without the luggage dragging in the air, 1st gear goes pretty good though! light weight = fun!

Interesting. There is a whole story behind this motorcycle. In Asia these are proper working horses. Nice share. Cheers.

This bike would be perfect adv bike with 250 cc i.e. This kind bike is produced in Brasil it is called Honda cb250T - Twister. Too bad that is not imported in Europe. BTW, Great review!

If anyone thinking on having this kind of bike, i'd have a look to a 2000's Honda Dominator 250. I own one and I can keep pace off road, with virtually any other bike, Its just 118 dry, low, small and nimble, and has decent suspension, and but still has power to reach over 120km/h and keep you comfortably at a 110 km/h pace.

Big "ADV" bikes are in 99% cases not used outside of europe or for any kind of non-asphalt riding. They are used as highway cruisers with tall ride height because it looks cool, like a jeep that never leaves asphalt. And there's nothing wrong with that, people have their preferrences I guess.

I started on one of these. Went EVERYWHERE on her 😁 Kinda miss that bike sometimes

Yamaha YS-125 is also good, it feels like a bit more quality, but its also heavier. I had both the YS and the CB and I preferred the Yamaha. Unfortunately its not sold anymore in Europe.

Thanks for the video. I had a 230kg ADV bike and even though it was VERY comfortable it was too heavy and clumsy (I’m not an expert offroad rider). Now I ride a 145 kg 300cc bike and feel much more at ease with it on gravel roads and low speed maneuvering.

Most models sold for a reason. A 2014 model was my first bike back when i made my 125cc licence. Loved that thing. Now i have a Honda VFR800fi for daily commuting.

I have a CB125F in Australia and I love it. It has really short gearing which is great navigating tight turns and rough terrain. Spare parts are really cheap.

I love small bikes. I've had everything from BMW GS, Africa Twin, Super Tenere etc. But love the mist tiring on my small Honda scooters.

I’m still considering a 701 enduro, but great to see there’s still great little 125s

In the Philippines, we have the legendary tmx155. Try to get a look at it, they are used as tricycles hauling too .uch loads. And they come in whatever look and use case you want. 😆😁

I have two Hondas, CG 125 and a xR 125 L. Both are pushrod motors and bulletproof. Interestingly the older CG has lots more power than the XR because of pollution controls on the XR.

I have a 2013 ktm 125 duke and it is also a super fun bike, light and nimble, only issue a bit on the small side for my height but other than that it can cruise up to 90kph super easy and doing 110 on the highway decently. It's also pretty reliable as it has over 40k km and giving me no trouble

The zero to hundred is hilarious! I think for this bike a zero to thirty is more relevant anyway. But what is that annoying green blinking light on the dash?

It´s a shame and a blessing that I crashed mine in March. But i got blessed with her more capable predecessor. Both absolute Workhorses but the Build Quality of the older one is even higher. And btw. the K60 doesn´t fit it´s the K66 and you can in Theory slap on the rear the K44. The K60 is only available in Tubeless exept for the M+S Tyre wich doesn´t come in the Dimension needed as Tubeless. There is one that would fit but is Tubed again. The closest Tyres to Allround you can legaly Fit is btw. the K66 and a good Step Down in Quality the Chinese CST

Well done lads!

I will get similar CB125R this week Im soo hyped

Love your HiTech mic!😊

I love the wooden spoon microphone. It shows genius without breaking the bank. Here in California, some motorcycles are treated like a dick measuring contest. I gave my friend a CT 70 to go on a dual sport ride with the Oakland motorcycle club. He passed a couple KTM’s on the dirt section easy.😂. this segment has me looking at the Honda XL 150. Cheap thrills are Sometimes the funnest

I bought one of the last 2014 CBR125's left in Canada for $1,999 Cdn. (about five bucks USD) when Honda stopped bringing them in due to poor sales. It was a great little bike for getting around the city, cheap to run, cheap to insure and cheap to maintain...and bulletproof. That said, I envied Europe and Asia getting the CBF125's with the more relaxed, upright seating and simple classic look without all of the plastic fairings. I considered removing plastics and modding it a little to do more dual purpose riding, but a great deal on a CRF250 came along and I couldn't pass on it. I miss that bike.

Really cool to see something like this. I do to a degree agree with a smaller bike however if you live in the U.S. don't get a 125 of you plan to leave your backyard even the slower highways where the speed is 50mph this really will struggle and forget any interstate ways. The Himalayan 411 is the sweet spot for adv bikes because it can connect the dots to the places you want to travel too.

It's been taken to ladakh many times the most extreme high passes of Himalayas are there and it's conquered those passes ....it's a very reliable machine.

Cool guy, wow 43Tkm on a 125cc and that in 1 1/2 years! Keep us updated on the distance driven. Many of these kilometer probably where at full throttle and as the top speed is low also quiet a few engine hours.

You're not going to believe it but i have the exact same set up on my honda cb110 topbox panniers windshield for 10 years now and i have a RE Himalayan too with the exact set up.. mainly bought both for it's cheap parts and economy. anyway good job on the video. Nothing superficial about it. All sense and reality

It's cheap, Ooga dugga approved and sleek. Awesome review guys :D

Sad to hear the story of how he came to own this bike 😢

Yes light and low center of gravity works perfect👌

❤ nice review 😎

Nimble and versatile plus fuel efficient bike, Awesome!!!

You want honda reliability, light weight and efficiency ? But need a bit more power for fun? Get a CRF300L my son. I‘ve done so. And it does it all. Commuting, offroading, touring. Balanced, capable, fun.

I get the point of the video... Most of us could easily manage (if not do better) with half the motorcycles we ride. But I have to disagree with you, the cb is not better than my ADV bike :D At least not for me. However... I'm thinking about downsizing to a CRF300. Don't tell my Tuareg though

been thinking of doing this with my honda cbx 250 from 1988. making it into a nice build. i crashed it when i was 17 luckly didnt get hurt but its been near impossible to find proper mirrors that look oem and other sorts of parts

the lower power will also save you from burning out the clutch, the reason for traction control for the larger bikes is because it has too much power, anything above a 400cc in an offroad scenario is just too heavy

Suspension and ground clearance plays a important role... Its more of an adventure tourer rather then full adventure off-roader...

its depend where u going if going in to highway of course tey 750cc or 1000cc much better HP and torque but if u going in not so good surface, u cannot go that fast anyway, this bike at least better in fuel consumption and handling, light and easier to handle in my continent we are using this kind of motorcycle since low maintenance, fuel efficiency and mostly can cover our basic needs

If you ever will be traveling through Poland, I have Malaguti Dune 125 you might like to review too :D

Im heading uk to spain on mine next week.i hope its up to the job.

This bike with the motor of the CBR125R would be a dream!

Oupelaï at 7:13! we have a very similar expression here in French Canadia :D

It's the weight. Sadly no one sells 300cc engines in a 125cc frame so it would more suitable as long as you're in Europe

Small 125 bikes make a lot of semse, and you can't go wrong with a Honda. I have bern considering getting a CG125 and turning it into a light adventure bike. It would totally work well.

That is an awesome bike! Capable and good looks. I'm just wondering how much weight the frame snd wheel bearings can handle with those cases and a full load.

Off-road-ability and low weight(258lb wet) of lower-cc bikes seems pretty common. The new price is not v.low (~6700 MSRP, USD). However, the high mileage/tank(159mpg, 2.8gal), and low turn radius(2.3m, 50.5"wheelbase) appear as particular strengths.

I already had the feeling that this motorcycle should be very good! Consumption is low! I like the the tank size. My "motorbike" has even the lowest consumption i now still. Also Honda, Wave 110i ! Grüsse

I have seen many with their big fucking GS ask for help and realize they have to turn around because they cannot continue the route with their supposed ADV for fear of falling and not being able to lift the bike (some have had to abandon the bike). Many older and untrained people climb the mountains with them and are not aware of what they are doing and that they are exposing themselves to being deceived by the marketing that accompanies the fucking heavy brick they carry. As a good friend says, a heavy ADV is not an adventure bike, it's an nightmare bike. A light motorcycle, a simple motorcycle is what smart people are looking for, and it is used to work on difficult roads. The rest is posturing. I really don't understand why people insist on buying such heavy and long motorcycles. With a Honda CRF250 you are already a god in almost all terrains you can imagine, and it can handle anything you load it with. You don't need 900cc or 1200cc and close to 290kg of weight for the love of God xD On the other hand, the CB 125 is a legend on all continents, for that reason, it is a GREAT motorcycle for all uses, a true ADV. Congratulations for the video and the owner of such a beautiful machine for showing the way.

Love your vids bro, but I’ll stick with my Hoonda Rally tho: BRAPPP 🏍💨💨💨

Absolutely true...

Come to the philippines a moped runs in the mountain. Even better than that cb125

How tall are you? I'm 6"2 looking to get one soon. The dealer where I might buy from is pretty far but the bike seems to fit you well!

It can cover 700 kilometres with full tank. It has a stroke to bore ratio of 1.25:1. It's one of the best selling bike in India by name SP125.

Mine will usually comfortably get to 80 kmph and you can get to 100 kmph (here in the UK that translates to 50mph and 60mph) in ideal conditions on the flat with no headwind. It is a 2022 model, the only issue I find is that the front suspension bottoms out too easily if going down a steep hill and hitting a bump or pothole whilst using the front brake. At 6ft 2 it is ok for me but I can understand that taller people would probably find it too small.

Haha my favorite part is for sure the windscreen decals

At least changed the wheels to spoke and proper adv tires. Still a Nice bike!

They use this motorycle at my local school for riders in Australia

super-sympathischer beitrag - liked & subscribed! good luck & success! ps: when will "we" finally realize that much less is much more. my hope is in rrrrrapid battery development, because fossil is "end of life" ... but in the meantime make as few dirt & noise as possible ;-)

surprised these don't have a kickstart considering the conditions theyre in and reliability

Small and medium size bikes can be........... Fun fun fun 😅

Hondaur~ love the accent!

The world we live in today when motorcycle advs are just way out of reasonable budget. Most guys with the big one's just buy it for clout or group membership lol

This is motorcyclism! Have o good riding!

Very fun bikes, had something simulair, Yamaha ybr 125. Was a good litle bike but awfull for riding at higher speeds. Ps you shifted far to early... it does 100kmph easy..

That bike is really good. But the xtz125 slaps.

Wait till this guy know about Honda 100cc semi trail I look like a giant riding it while being only 170cm Its a torque machine despite being a horizontal mount engine

Cool! But i am happy with 500 ccm. Enduro tires. Enough for 1 person. 125ccm for 300 km combined tour...not for me. Stay cool! Have a safe ride!

The Honda Wave is even more bare bones…

I wish we could get 125s here in the US 😔

You are not reving it long enough to change the gears, there is at least 2000rpm more before switchign gears, thanks for the video

recently started watching you :) what would you say about QJMotor SRV 125? Do you think it would be a good intro level cruiser?

My Honda rebel 250 got 90 miles per gallon

well, yeah. A little Honda dual-sport kicks ass. I don't get how a GS1300 is suitable for anything but highway riding.

TLDR: its reliable and light af.

This little motorcycle is so capable because it's designed to handle Indian riding conditions.

They are made in India too. It's sold under the name of SP125. There are also the 185 cc commuter bikes. Honda is known for its quality. Buy it from India.

Hi! I'm also 6'5, could you recommend any 125cc motorbike that fits for you? thx

Seems fun, unless you're going on the highway

If theres a bike I despise, that has to be the big GS

The biggest scam in motorcycling that you need a expensive and Big Bikes to do proper off-roading, I have a GS Adventure Bike and I bought a Honda 125 XRM for so much better and lighter in off-road.

How bad are the vibrations?

Nice bike but wouldnt use street tires😮

Check out 98 cc Hero Splendor plus.

How does it compare to bikes with 15hp? Like Zontes G1 or Honda CB125R?

love it

2:30 "increses torque but not power" ... errr wrong! you confuse midrange power with torque. More torque means more power. There is no power without torque! :)

see travelmoto greece to gibraltar with honda 125