I've got exactly same bike 19 reg & I've travelled from grimsby to Nottingham and back just over a tank full of petrol and I too recommend this kawasaki ninja to anyone just starting out on a bike
This was an amazing review, im currently 16 and i have a 50cc scooter and im planning on getting a 125 for my 17th. This ninja ticked all my boxes in what im looking for in a small engine sport bike. Thank you
If you havent got one yet you may want to start looking at them. Ive recently bought one from a kawasaki dealership and the dealer said that theirs a shortage of a certain part so they arent maiing anymore 125cc bikes this year
Thanks so much for this. One of my biggest worries about getting a 125 is my weight. Im also about 18 stone and was worried it wouldnt do well under my weight. But 50/60mph is enough for me while i build up my experience. Now lets just hope my stomach doesnt get in the way too much
Really helpful review as someone who’s just passed my cbt and looking for a nice 125 sport bike (have had a cbt before but expired) , previous had a scooter bike 😂
great review mate, cheers was between this and the duke for me, but with the lack of supply for 125s right now, probably going with this as i can get it a few months earlier. Cant wait aha
Hi mate, just wondering how tall you are? I'm 6'2 and unable to sit on any because of bloody covid, so trying to see how they fit. Keen on the looks of this, narrowed it down to a few (RC, YZF, Aprilia and this) - GSX-R is too small! Any help is much appreciated. Great vid!
Im 6ft but i find the riding stance a little cramped but i think its cus my beer belly gets in the way! I have the high-seat installed but didnt make much difference. Would highly reccomend you sit on one first but its not a bike a tall person can ride for hours on end.
Getting close to 17 and thinking of getting the Kawasaki ninja 125 or the Yamaha yzf r125 can't decide atm but just wanna upgrade as I ride a Yamaha aerox which only goes 29mph
@@EddCroucher Thanks a lot for passing that information. I’ll be looking for 2019 and above models then if there isn’t much difference! Hope you have a good day :-)
@@EddCroucher one quick question... do u think this bike will do good for a beginner rider? I’m going to do my cbt then thinking of getting a ninja 125?
Hallo, may I ask how much is the insurance cost for only holding a CBT, and is there any recommended insurance company? I just want to have a reference. Thanks
@@bennyg-rides Honestly, out of the Ninja and the Yam, just go for the one you like the look of the best, and whichever one you can find the best deal on as they will ride and deliver the small amount of power they have almost identically. If you are a larger rider like myself however don't expect them to be particularly comfortable bikes compared with the naked 125 offerings. Kinda wish I went for the MT-125 in hindsight.
Naa way less, if you do it yourself basics like oil and filter will be around £50, but tyres and brake discs will be a bit more expensive of course. Ide say put a few hundred aside each year for maintenance which will allow you to have extra for tyres, brakes and the like every other year.
@@EddCroucher WOW tnx for replying! subbed for your amazing insight ^^. Btw does it matter to buy the 2023 model? cus 2020 model is like 500 pounds cheaper and i dont see anything different on it?
Really nice intro man. Letting people know the perspective it comes from and being detailed. Thanks a lot!
And I bought one and pick it up next month. Thanks man
I've got exactly same bike 19 reg & I've travelled from grimsby to Nottingham and back just over a tank full of petrol and I too recommend this kawasaki ninja to anyone just starting out on a bike
Can’t wait to start my motorcycle journey just need to convince my mum 😂🥲
It's better to get it first, and tell her later. That's my strategy 😂😂😂
This was an amazing review, im currently 16 and i have a 50cc scooter and im planning on getting a 125 for my 17th. This ninja ticked all my boxes in what im looking for in a small engine sport bike. Thank you
If you havent got one yet you may want to start looking at them. Ive recently bought one from a kawasaki dealership and the dealer said that theirs a shortage of a certain part so they arent maiing anymore 125cc bikes this year
@@pror6splayer642 i do infact have one now, i own a r125. thank you anyways
Get a 600cc you wont regret it.
Ive been waiting for a review like this thank you so much!
Thanks so much for this. One of my biggest worries about getting a 125 is my weight. Im also about 18 stone and was worried it wouldnt do well under my weight. But 50/60mph is enough for me while i build up my experience. Now lets just hope my stomach doesnt get in the way too much
Really helpful review as someone who’s just passed my cbt and looking for a nice 125 sport bike (have had a cbt before but expired) , previous had a scooter bike 😂
Thanks dude! :)
Look into the gsxr125 too, but it's costlier to insure in comparison to the ninja
@@gopi6162 I loveeeee the gsxr 125. I had to sell it as was getting yobbo attention and I could risk them braking in again. 100% want that again
You are so right about getting it into 1st gear. I have the exact same bike and thought it was a problem with my bike.
great review mate, cheers
was between this and the duke for me, but with the lack of supply for 125s right now, probably going with this as i can get it a few months earlier. Cant wait aha
I’ve just purchased my first bike and yessss the Kawasaki ninja 125 exact same. I’ve just done my cbt and a new rider 🥴 Wish me luck. 😂
Take it easy and wear gear!
This is gonna be my 1st bike. My dream bike is a 650
havr you bought it yet?
@@prinsarnaproduction1133 after a few months hopefully
@@MB-id1uh Did you buy it?
is it really not comfortable for long distance ie 100miles distance in one direction?
It depends on the rider. I'm pretty heavy at 20 stone and 6ft but still found it manageable and I'm sure for a lighter rider it would be fine.
Hi mate, just wondering how tall you are? I'm 6'2 and unable to sit on any because of bloody covid, so trying to see how they fit. Keen on the looks of this, narrowed it down to a few (RC, YZF, Aprilia and this) - GSX-R is too small! Any help is much appreciated. Great vid!
Im 6ft but i find the riding stance a little cramped but i think its cus my beer belly gets in the way! I have the high-seat installed but didnt make much difference. Would highly reccomend you sit on one first but its not a bike a tall person can ride for hours on end.
I'm 6'3, 185 lbs (85kg) and I can sit quite well on it and it's comfortable to ride so i don't think u should have a problem with it.
@@berseli5783 yeah must be the 260lbs thats the issue for me 😂
Great review thank you very personable
Getting close to 17 and thinking of getting the Kawasaki ninja 125 or the Yamaha yzf r125 can't decide atm but just wanna upgrade as I ride a Yamaha aerox which only goes 29mph
I think the Z would make a more comfortable bike if ur gunna ride it regularly. Ninja looks way nicer though!
I also have a Aerox 50cc 2 stroke, I've gone 55 mph gps on it
I turn 17 soon but idk if i want this ninja or a ktm duke
If you are planning on riding longer distances ide go duke, but I suspect the seating position of the ninja makes it more sporty for the twisties!
Hey ed, do you have to lean forward to ride this bike? I want to buy this bike but i dont want backpain 😂
Its a sporty stance yeah, but it hasnt hurt my back yet!
Hi, is this the 2020 model of the ninja? Nice vid
First registered in 2019, but I don't think there are any major updates between the model years apart from the colour schemes.
@@EddCroucher Thanks a lot for passing that information. I’ll be looking for 2019 and above models then if there isn’t much difference! Hope you have a good day :-)
@@EddCroucher one quick question... do u think this bike will do good for a beginner rider? I’m going to do my cbt then thinking of getting a ninja 125?
@@MK-jp6cc I started on it and think its perfect for a beginner who wants something that is very quick to lean in and has sport bike ergonomics.
i use this bike and i think its amazing
Hallo, may I ask how much is the insurance cost for only holding a CBT, and is there any recommended insurance company? I just want to have a reference. Thanks
First year is usually quite a lot, about 20% of the value of the vehicle, but after a year it went down to about 10% of the vehicle value.
my dream bike is a BMW S1000RR
Ninja H2 with all of the R mods 👌
Thinking about this or the yamaha yzf-r125? For local town use to work and back what do you recon? Be first time bike to? Thank you
I've also looked at the bennelli bn (but like 50/50 with that one
@@bennyg-rides Honestly, out of the Ninja and the Yam, just go for the one you like the look of the best, and whichever one you can find the best deal on as they will ride and deliver the small amount of power they have almost identically. If you are a larger rider like myself however don't expect them to be particularly comfortable bikes compared with the naked 125 offerings. Kinda wish I went for the MT-125 in hindsight.
Exact same as me man, this ninja is so nice but the Yamaha is also so tempting
Wait is the annual cost of maintenance around 2k on this bike?!
Naa way less, if you do it yourself basics like oil and filter will be around £50, but tyres and brake discs will be a bit more expensive of course. Ide say put a few hundred aside each year for maintenance which will allow you to have extra for tyres, brakes and the like every other year.
@@EddCroucher WOW tnx for replying! subbed for your amazing insight ^^. Btw does it matter to buy the 2023 model? cus 2020 model is like 500 pounds cheaper and i dont see anything different on it?
@@amirashoori4197 No major updates bar paint as far as I can tell, but buying one that's done a few hundred miles might save you a few quid!
Did i hear CBT
Looks like your in the new forest?
I was indeed ✌️
Bikes aren’t cars
What is rev matching?
Increasing the revs or decreasing the revs of the engine to match the speed of the bike or car to the gear you are in.
Rc 125 or ninja 125
Ninja for me, just because of the aesthetics!
price??
New they are £3899 base price, i got mine 6 months old with 800 miles on the clock for £3250 👍
@@EddCroucher in india its just $2000
@@sumitdahiya3112 but the average salary is more than 50x lower than England, so I would hope it was cheaper
Would this bike pull a 310lbs person
Im 260 and it moves, but i wouldn’t expect much over 60mph weighing 300+ and the front forks will deffo bottom out under heavy breaking.
@@EddCroucher as long as it can do 30-40 mph that’s all I need
@@user-qp8vu6sx8l 50+ EZ
@@EddCroucher happy days thank you for replying sir
Video is nice but the 125 bike is crap. To reach battery you need to be an advanced mechanic.
You want to try and change the spark plug 🤣🤣🤣
Too big for 125
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