What do you guys think of the Sinnis Terrain 125? Would you have had one of these when you were riding on a CBT? Would you have one now even!? Let us know in the comments!
@@lowersaxon I am 72 now and need to retake my cbt for the second time, but this bike looks brilliant and i personally would love to do the cbt on it.and now with a new exhaust change possible.
i have this one and i am very happy with it! great to see a review of it! :) finaly an indepth review! wish you had made it a year ago when i bought it :P keep up the great content!
@@laurencooper1169 i use it on a daily basis over a year now, i have done long trips with it 500km and its doing great! i have had no problem going between lanes *once you get the hang of the size!! the boxes have HUGE spaces!! in the one year i have done all the official services and change the break pads. thats all.. i have to admit for the moment it has brought out 0 problems!!! its very easy to drive and not being the tallest of my class i can admit its a perfect size :) when you buy it the only thing to do is to throw away the tires and buy real ones of course :P people tend to mistaken it for a GS BMW bike :P if more poeple request i could make a review of it
@@projustitia6005 wow that was alot of info! I'm super grateful for that!! Hey too I'd say go ahead with the review because this bike looks amazing and people would love to know more about it especially when the 300+cc comes out soon!! You give out good info and to know from someone who's had it over a year would be super helpful😁 I knew the miles on the thing wouldn't disappoint either! Definitely going to get it😎
Thank you! This bike was great fun to ride around, as you say it looks great as well. Definitely going to keep an eye out for the Terrain 380 when that comes out.
@@BikeMatters oh sweet, I went to follow you on Instagram and got a little confused ahahaha. If you ever want to collaborate, me and my partner would be up for it - his channel is called 'ant on a slant' and is a little more established than mine but I'm sure it would be fun ;D I'll follow Lexham on insta anyway :)
@@SaffySprocket Ah right, I see! We have the BikeMatters instagram that we post on occasionally as well. But definitely, that sounds great - checked out his channel as well. We'll have to get something arranged, maybe for when the riding season is properly with us! :)
@@willpoulter4912 Ah awesome, I'm trying to get a Varadero or a Terrain, whichever I can get for a decent price near me. Everything been good with it so far?
Hey man how did you find the power? I am really close to buying one as my first bike I am just not sure whether it will be speedy enough or too sluggish. Either this for practicality or an mt125 for a bit more speed. Is the performance good enough for the price?
Thanks for sending me to this video really does seem like the ideal first bike for me just torn between the cheapness of the lexmoto michigan and this bike now
Hey man how did you find the power on the A roads? I am really close to buying one as my first bike I am just not sure whether it will be speedy enough or too sluggish
I've seen your review on the Hoodlum - excellent by the way - and also the terrain. Would you also do one on the UM Vegas and the Keeway SLight? thanks guys.
There is something out there for the taller rider and a stronger V twin engine but unfortunately the last one was registered in 2018 I have a 17 plate it’s the Honda xl varadero 125
It's a shame the Varadero 125 isn't still in production, I'm sure it would be a hugely popular bike on the market today - as there isn't a tonne of bigger 125cc bikes available built for taller riders. Take good care of yours!
I don't get why the servicing for these is so highly priced at the dealership. Cheap bike, cheap parts surely. So why £100 + when a local shop can do you a standard oil and filter for £40 ish. And then dealerships ask for such a short interval between services to maintain the warranty?..
If @Teapotone can do a full UK tour on one of these, anyone can! He openly admits to being 20 stone and didn't have any issue with the rear damper's compression.
Hey! I am deliberating between this and the Honda Varadero 125. I am 6’4, big build (100kg). What would be best for commuting and occasional weekend use?
Hi Robert! So it seems we're about the same measurements - and i found the Terrain a nice and comfortable bike to ride in terms of size. I haven't ridden the Varadero, but that's near enough world renowned as a great option for a 'bigger' rider. Difficult to say which is better, but can vouch for the Terrain being a great commuter option!
Surely a 125cc bike for adventure riding is enough? If it has enough power to go through rough terrain and you dont max the engine all the time, then why not? Cheap maintenance and parts cost? Easy to repair, what else do you want?
Hi @BikeMatters!. I have 1 year with that model bike but here in Mexico it is 200cc and it’s called "Adventure V200". It looks beautiful with that colors. People: it is a great bike as a 200cc but I ignore how could it works as 125cc. Regards!.
Was thinking to get one and now i am almost convinced. I love 125s to the point that i don’t want to do the licence test to move to bigger bikes. Had 2 Lexmoto ones and quality was not that good. Worried that Sinnis is also pretty bad. Even if it’s a fraction of the cost of a branded bike, i worry that with medium use, bits will start falling. I guess you have to bite the lemon and hope for the best
I'd definitely recommend trying one out if you're curious on the seat height and if it would work (and you're interested in the bike). Absolutely fine for me and Brett, and he's quite a bit shorter than me..!
Already own a Lexmoto ZXF 125 which has a seat height of 790mm and I struggle with that lol 😂. I am looking to take my full test in the spring and finding any naked type bike to fit is a real problem.
@@rolandbristow2050 Ah I see! The Benelli Leoncino 500 has a medium seat height - around 785mm - if you're really stuck. But you may want to consider looking at lowering kits & narrower seats, that's always an option if you want to adapt a particular bike for your first big bike. Let us know how you get on!
i was seriousley concidering one of these because of the warrenty. But Sinnis recomend a service every 1200 miles at approx 100 quid a time or your 60 Months Unlimited Mileage Warranty becomes invalid . so thats a service every month more or less ,1200 a year on servicing for a 125 is way out of order , Sorry Sinis but ill be takeing my custom elsewhere,,,
Air cooled? No thanks. All those crash bars add an enormous amount of weight. The mpg and top speed are all affected by the massive chunks of steel . All of that would have to be removed as you say. Struggles from 45 mph onwards??? Plenty of 125s that don’t . Even cheaper to buy second hand cbf125s!
BikeMatters I'm seriously thinking that is easy to level up the bike to 200cc by buying the cylinder of my model!. In Costa Rica the same model bike is on sale with 250cc
Hi Seb, yep unfortunately there was a problem with audio recording in the first section of this video. If you would like to know about this motorcycle, the road test audio is fine and begins at 6:15!
All there other brands where terrible. Poor build quallity underpowerd unreliable in 2years time started falling to bits. cant see these been any different.. i'v had 3 different sinnis brands never again! Back to my old honda n yamaha..
@@BikeMatters corosion on all parts, had to clean after every ride or commute. Clocks failing, needed new clocks, fawk seals twise! New fawk leg. Top head stock bearing knotchy on m.o.t had to replace. Break calipers rebuilds twise! Rear was the worse. Exhaust corosion. New after market exhaust required as had no confidence in stock one anymore. Any small clip brackets of any kind snaped off. Had to have valves sorted where sticking for sum reason. Bottom end developed a knock. All this and more at 6k miles. Was oil changed regular to. Never again.. i was so interested in the new upcuming sinnis terrain. But no i will stick to my old honda varadero.
What do you guys think of the Sinnis Terrain 125? Would you have had one of these when you were riding on a CBT? Would you have one now even!? Let us know in the comments!
Way overpriced in my eyes
I would ride it, no question. Looks good. All depends on what purpose you will ride a bike. I‘m 61 😁. Guess what kind of bikes I like.😉
@@lowersaxon I am 72 now and need to retake my cbt for the second time, but this bike looks brilliant and i personally would love to do the cbt on it.and now with a new exhaust change possible.
Look ate my pic i got a zongshen rx1 125 4 months now im very happy old driver in Greece 🇬🇷
@@peterryan7827 lokk for torro exhaust system is abut 80 euros
The government should make 250cc into a learner legal category NOW.
Amen brother
@Ollie Reed years ago 125s were really quick acceleration and top end. Not sure why modern ones can barely do the national speed limit.
No point for London riders. Everywhere is 20mph speed limit
Yes, because you've already proven a level of competence thru cbt. It's not last time 250cc was the L limit.
i have this one and i am very happy with it! great to see a review of it! :) finaly an indepth review! wish you had made it a year ago when i bought it :P keep up the great content!
hey Pro, I'm intrigued on this bike too and just want to know your overall view on the bike for commuting and such?
@@laurencooper1169 i use it on a daily basis over a year now, i have done long trips with it 500km and its doing great! i have had no problem going between lanes *once you get the hang of the size!! the boxes have HUGE spaces!! in the one year i have done all the official services and change the break pads. thats all.. i have to admit for the moment it has brought out 0 problems!!! its very easy to drive and not being the tallest of my class i can admit its a perfect size :) when you buy it the only thing to do is to throw away the tires and buy real ones of course :P people tend to mistaken it for a GS BMW bike :P if more poeple request i could make a review of it
@@projustitia6005 wow that was alot of info! I'm super grateful for that!! Hey too I'd say go ahead with the review because this bike looks amazing and people would love to know more about it especially when the 300+cc comes out soon!! You give out good info and to know from someone who's had it over a year would be super helpful😁 I knew the miles on the thing wouldn't disappoint either! Definitely going to get it😎
@@projustitia6005 hi is it good just after a year
I've surprisingly never heard of Sinnis before but they look great :) Keep up the good videos BM
Thank you! This bike was great fun to ride around, as you say it looks great as well. Definitely going to keep an eye out for the Terrain 380 when that comes out.
@@BikeMatters Do you work for Lexham?
@@SaffySprocket Yeah, the Bike Matters team are a part of Lexham Insurance :)
@@BikeMatters oh sweet, I went to follow you on Instagram and got a little confused ahahaha. If you ever want to collaborate, me and my partner would be up for it - his channel is called 'ant on a slant' and is a little more established than mine but I'm sure it would be fun ;D I'll follow Lexham on insta anyway :)
@@SaffySprocket Ah right, I see! We have the BikeMatters instagram that we post on occasionally as well. But definitely, that sounds great - checked out his channel as well. We'll have to get something arranged, maybe for when the riding season is properly with us! :)
Nice video review guys. Only criticism is the massive overload of the mic you’ve got need some improvements in sound mastering 😅
Haha yes this was in our early review days, like to think our audio is somewhat better now
Hi. Nice work. What model is your exhaust? Thanks a lot
I am about 6 foot 2/3. Do you Think a Sinnis terrain 125cc is too small? Great video btw!
Hi mate, I'm the same height. Which bike did you go for in the end?
@@JakeyMikeySmithey i got myself a Honda Varadero 125 XL V from 2002
@@willpoulter4912 Ah awesome, I'm trying to get a Varadero or a Terrain, whichever I can get for a decent price near me. Everything been good with it so far?
Terrific review! Cheers from across the pond!!!
Hey man how did you find the power?
I am really close to buying one as my first bike I am just not sure whether it will be speedy enough or too sluggish.
Either this for practicality or an mt125 for a bit more speed. Is the performance good enough for the price?
Thanks for sending me to this video really does seem like the ideal first bike for me just torn between the cheapness of the lexmoto michigan and this bike now
Seems to be a common issue with the indicator on these particular bikes
I had the silver one but it was stolen sad face , like you said nice bike I just wanted that bit more power on the A roads so taking test now 😎
Hey man how did you find the power on the A roads? I am really close to buying one as my first bike I am just not sure whether it will be speedy enough or too sluggish
@@shadowhaunter it will hover around the 60 mph it's amazing how much you could do with an extra 10 mph
I got a varadero 125 now 180 remapped top speed 116mph got all the panniers back boxes crash bars best touring low cc bike out there
I've seen your review on the Hoodlum - excellent by the way - and also the terrain. Would you also do one on the UM Vegas and the Keeway SLight? thanks guys.
Thanks Jim.
Not sure what will happen this year now tbh. Here's hoping we get back to testing some more bikes soon.
There is something out there for the taller rider and a stronger V twin engine but unfortunately the last one was registered in 2018 I have a 17 plate it’s the
Honda xl varadero 125
It's a shame the Varadero 125 isn't still in production, I'm sure it would be a hugely popular bike on the market today - as there isn't a tonne of bigger 125cc bikes available built for taller riders. Take good care of yours!
I am 2meters high,the seat high it's ok for me?Waiting for answers ,thank you
I don't get why the servicing for these is so highly priced at the dealership. Cheap bike, cheap parts surely. So why £100 + when a local shop can do you a standard oil and filter for £40 ish. And then dealerships ask for such a short interval between services to maintain the warranty?..
If @Teapotone can do a full UK tour on one of these, anyone can! He openly admits to being 20 stone and didn't have any issue with the rear damper's compression.
Hey! I am deliberating between this and the Honda Varadero 125. I am 6’4, big build (100kg). What would be best for commuting and occasional weekend use?
Hi Robert! So it seems we're about the same measurements - and i found the Terrain a nice and comfortable bike to ride in terms of size. I haven't ridden the Varadero, but that's near enough world renowned as a great option for a 'bigger' rider. Difficult to say which is better, but can vouch for the Terrain being a great commuter option!
Surely a 125cc bike for adventure riding is enough? If it has enough power to go through rough terrain and you dont max the engine all the time, then why not? Cheap maintenance and parts cost? Easy to repair, what else do you want?
Hi @BikeMatters!. I have 1 year with that model bike but here in Mexico it is 200cc and it’s called "Adventure V200". It looks beautiful with that colors. People: it is a great bike as a 200cc but I ignore how could it works as 125cc. Regards!.
Hey Varcolac! That's great to hear, I wish we had a higher CC version of it over here, although there is the 380 from Sinnis on the way..
Was thinking to get one and now i am almost convinced. I love 125s to the point that i don’t want to do the licence test to move to bigger bikes. Had 2 Lexmoto ones and quality was not that good. Worried that Sinnis is also pretty bad. Even if it’s a fraction of the cost of a branded bike, i worry that with medium use, bits will start falling. I guess you have to bite the lemon and hope for the best
Did you end up getting the sinnis? If so did you run into any issues? What was it like to maintain and ride?
At 800mm the seat would be to high for me lol .Otherwise it looks a nice machine. Good video presented the bike well. Thanks
I'd definitely recommend trying one out if you're curious on the seat height and if it would work (and you're interested in the bike). Absolutely fine for me and Brett, and he's quite a bit shorter than me..!
Already own a Lexmoto ZXF 125 which has a seat height of 790mm and I struggle with that lol 😂. I am looking to take my full test in the spring and finding any naked type bike to fit is a real problem.
@@rolandbristow2050 Ah I see! The Benelli Leoncino 500 has a medium seat height - around 785mm - if you're really stuck. But you may want to consider looking at lowering kits & narrower seats, that's always an option if you want to adapt a particular bike for your first big bike. Let us know how you get on!
Roland Bristow look at Honda CBF600 I have and it has adjustable seat height. Low setting is 770mm
thank you.
Aha...the new one's liquid cooled though...and 6 speed! Nice review.
It sure is, there's a review of it on the channel! Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/h023cNY88a4/w-d-xo.html
@@BikeMatters Aha...genius!!
Are the boxes waterproof as whould use this to travle uk
Very nice bike
What’s going on with your mic
We had some issues with audio in the first section of this video. Audio is fine for the road section!
i was seriousley concidering one of these because of the warrenty. But Sinnis recomend a service every 1200 miles at approx 100 quid a time or your 60 Months Unlimited Mileage Warranty becomes invalid . so thats a service every month more or less ,1200 a year on servicing for a 125 is way out of order , Sorry Sinis but ill be takeing my custom elsewhere,,,
You ride 1200 miles a month?! I guess the warranty is aimed more at recreational riders than commuters/couriers...
Air cooled? No thanks. All those crash bars add an enormous amount of weight. The mpg and top speed are all affected by the massive chunks of steel . All of that would have to be removed as you say. Struggles from 45 mph onwards??? Plenty of 125s that don’t . Even cheaper to buy second hand cbf125s!
The best adv 125? More like the only adv 125 😂😂
Well, some people rode it 10000 miles to Mongolia. So, adventure bike indeed. 😁
The ONLY 125cc Adventure bike 🤣😂
Therefore the best 125cc adventure bike ;)
Honda varedaro 125 xl
Sym NH-T125
BikeMatters I'm seriously thinking that is easy to level up the bike to 200cc by buying the cylinder of my model!. In Costa Rica the same model bike is on sale with 250cc
im sorry great video but poor microphone
Hi guys today on bike matters I'm going to be changing my nans nappy lol lol
Is this Chinese ?
Soldier of Adventures African
What a strange last name.
Don't like that exhaust sound
Your Audio needs fixing, I was unfreezes into this review but after 1 minuet I stopped watching because it’s horrible
Hi Seb, yep unfortunately there was a problem with audio recording in the first section of this video. If you would like to know about this motorcycle, the road test audio is fine and begins at 6:15!
All there other brands where terrible. Poor build quallity underpowerd unreliable in 2years time started falling to bits. cant see these been any different.. i'v had 3 different sinnis brands never again! Back to my old honda n yamaha..
What issues did you experience?
@@BikeMatters corosion on all parts, had to clean after every ride or commute. Clocks failing, needed new clocks, fawk seals twise! New fawk leg. Top head stock bearing knotchy on m.o.t had to replace. Break calipers rebuilds twise! Rear was the worse. Exhaust corosion. New after market exhaust required as had no confidence in stock one anymore. Any small clip brackets of any kind snaped off. Had to have valves sorted where sticking for sum reason. Bottom end developed a knock. All this and more at 6k miles. Was oil changed regular to. Never again.. i was so interested in the new upcuming sinnis terrain. But no i will stick to my old honda varadero.