Top 10 125cc Motorcycles 2020 - Best bikes for CBT riders!
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- In an updated list for 2020 we take a look at the best 125cc Motorcycles available in new in the UK! Each of these is a great option whether you are looking for a first motorcycle to learn on, or you just want an every day commuter - this list has you covered! Let us know your favourite 125cc motorcycle in the comments below!
Disclaimer:
This list and its order has been created using UK sales figures during 2019. There are many other brands of bikes on the market that have not been mentioned on this list.
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I'm glad to see a video that concentrates on 125cc bikes. American biker videos mostly ignore them and recommend 400 cc - 600 cc bikes for complete beginners. Not allowed in UK at least.
Yes, in US bigger is better and the license is a walk in the park.
Denmark is max 125cc at 18 also
@@Noah-dg6gx In general i think all the EU Union allow you to go with 125cc with regular car license
@@powerbcm You need seperate license in denmark :D
@@Noah-dg6gx Rlly? Damn thats not good ahah
I had a Keeyway Superlight. Nice comfy ride but under powered and heavy so painful on fast roads trying to drag it uphill at 50/55mph. Chopped it in for an MT-125 and have no regrets. Quick off the lights and can cruise at 70 all day hitting 80 easily on the flat. Love the MT
I just bought a 2017 Honda CB125F and I love it ! 😍
I own Honda Grom 2017 model. Very easy to ride and lightweight. I am short but can put both my feet flat on the ground, which is less tiring in traffic lights / traffic jam than having only one foot dow (let alone just toes) Also, gives confidence to a nervous rider.
I took Keeway cruiser on its maiden ride last summer. Absolutely loved it! I cannot think anything easier to ride than that and it is so comfortable I wouldn't mind going for a long ride.
We use to train CBT's on Honda CB125F, CBF125, CG125, Suzuki GSX125, Yamaha YS125 and a Benelli TNT 125. Reliability is important.
Great learner bikes all-around. Cheers for the comment.
And yamaha wr125x
Forever Motolove! Love my own yamaha. Always putting up the good stuff like Delta Parole and others when I am working on her. Moto is life
I bought a red Monkey last year. Easily one of the best things I’ve ever bought. Love it.
Glad to hear it!
They are fun.
RS,KMX and of course the DTR.
Gone but never forgotten.
Cool list
Happy new year, all the best for 2020
Thanks, happy new year!
Thank you, nice list, very helpful to beginners.
Loving my MT125 👍
Just got one,I love my mt too
Those msx and monkey bikes better than MT? What a joke!
is this available in the philippines?
Yeha it’s amazing
Jus bought a 2021 model MT!!!
The Lex 125 has a old school Batmobile look to it I love it.
Mopeds you habe really fun with: Ktm Exc 125
Husqvarna wr 125 2T, Aprilia RS 125 2T, Beta RR 125 2T, Yamaha Dt 125. Changemy mind
CB125F and CB125R my two favourite 125cc bikes out there!
my cb125f is an insane bike, and it has a nice torque for it size and horsepower, it push you backwards very fast
I buy Japanese every time due to the support network and reliability of the brand.
they're ugly
I've got Jap, Taiwanese, Chinese and British bikes.... They all have their pro's and cons. Parts supply is not a con for the chinese bikes, just look for the next model which shares the same parts xD
As for reliability - One of my Taiwanese bikes and one of my chinese bikes have gone around the clock. A 2001 Kymco Hipster has been round the clock and a 2007 Pioneer Torro has been around the clock. Look after them and they'll see you grand (you don't see Chinese families going out buying a new bike every few years lol). Hopefully, the little (ha - 1860mm wheelbase) AJS EOS I've just picked up will see me through as many miles (almost as many miles as my goldwing saw - although that was a lot more expensive to buy, insure, run and repair/maintain)
I Have a Sinnis hoodlum, Awesome bike
You do know most 125s are built in china regardless of whos branding right? And like any vehicle if you look after it, it will look after you. It doesnt matter if they are japanese or chinese or indian, or american
@@ThePimpim25 Correct. The Honda CB125F and Yamaha YS125 are certainly Chinese. People love to slate Chinese products but forget Honda, Yamaha, iPhones, ipads, Galaxy phones and tablets are all made in China!
Got knocked off of my keeway super light in 2017 bike held up really well considering a golf hit me head on at 50mph ! Safe riding !
Head on at 50mph?? First of all, I hope you're alright! Secondly, that's incredible that the bike held up. Stay safe out there Ethan!
BikeMatters thrown off the bike. 3 broken ribs. Broken arm. Unconscious for about 7 minutes. 11 stitches to my shin.
Wasn’t the worst collision in the world. I was more upset that they cut my trousers off ! Only owned them for-about a week !.
Bike was written off but it kept me from a lot more injury. You only mention the one type of super light in this video. I was on the model with the chrome and crash bars.
Stay safe.
@@ethancashmore5814 you were lucky man, 40mph head on impact survivor here (80mph impact) wrote off the bike and 2 cars, and me :P broken back from t12-L5 - 13 hour emergency surgery, 4 titanium rods and 24 pedical screws, bust sternum, ribs front and back with flail chest, hips, left knee, brake lever through the right ankle. This was back in 2015 and I'm still recovering :P The FZ6 was back on the road before I properly was :P Hope your recovery was quick and complete!
TheMadRatter miracle your still with us brother ! I recovered pretty quick although my arm will never be the same. Safe riding !
@@the_mad_ratter bad injuries there. Do you mind me asking what gear were you wearing? I'm trying to put myself off riding 😂 neither my GF or my family wants me to haha
I THINK HONDA CB 125R LOOKS AWESOMELY HANDSOME WITH LOT OF COLOR SCHEMES TO CHOOSE FROM....💙💙💙💙💙
Awesome video.
looking to get my first bike not sure which one is better?? MT125 or the duke 125 or if there are any others that I should really consider?
I like this!!! 💯 ❤️
Can't believe the MT came in at 9, it looks great. I ride a KTM Duke 125 and its Awesome!
Is the TFT display better to see in daylight than an LCD dash?
👍👍
I have been using my honda cbf 125 since 2009 and i am very satisfield with the bike!
That is a good stint on one bike, you must have done a fair few miles on your CBF125?
@@BikeMatters 35.000 MILES
@@kissfilm2011 can you drive it with an passenger?
@@kissfilm2011 whoa :D
@@lukasnastke2498 you absolutely can although it depends on the weight of both driver and passenger. I'm a woman and pick my friend up sometimes (both of us are around 60kg) and it's fine for city travelling, although lacking in power on country roads (90km/h is still easily reachable though). The only thing to take into account is braking power, you have to anticipate quite a lot considering the Cb125f has no brake assist and the added weight is reaaaally felt. If you're used to being on your own tough, you have to expect feeling like you're dragging yourself when you have a passenger.
Excellent !! I have a duke
Yamaha YBR125 is such a reliable bike! shouldve been on this list
All based on sales figures and available new in 2020. YBR has been replaced with the YS. Still a great 125!
connor walker yh but it’s clapped
I had a cb125f 2017 for 2 years good bike does 75mph down hill, great value for money,
For my opinion
1. Mt 125
2. Duke 125
3. CB 125 R
I got a honda cb125f and have been able to get up to higher speeds, it is a lovely bike.
A great 125!
What do you think about the Benelli TNT125 or BN125?
Great vlog, the Hyosung 125 v twin also very popular.
Regards from rsa
Thanks, we had been put down to test the Aquila from Hyosung previously but never materialised
Hello, I got the same bike Benelli Bn 125, can u tell me what oxford model of grips are those? and your bike seams to have a scrapy noise like a metal when u acelerate which only goes away when u press the clutch, i think its a fault like mine has but a dont know how to fix it, have u noticed that? or is just me?
Thank you for the video that was very helpful but there’s an other bike 125 the deytona U125 which is coming in July 2020
Benelli has a slick little 125. as does Kawasaki. Great review, not to long and very informative. I liked the Lexmoto. Is it available in US?
Unfortunately I don't think the Lexmoto's are available in the US!
@@BikeMatters I went online and found that out. It's a shame. I'm 74 now and I still love motorcycles, but I think America is behind on the small, really fun bikes.
Honda cb125r 😍
In the vidio it says Honda CB 125 F is liquid cooled, I lok at uk honda webpage and It says is air coled, were i can buy the likid coled version?
Where is the Keeway RKF 125?
Its stunning and got a good Price.
Good alternative to the Duke
Has to be the LXR for me! The amount of bike you get for the price is so hard to beat
Alex Strange I’ve ridden one as well as my R125 and it felt sluggish to me. Sure for 2 grand you can’t moan but I’d reccomend the R125 over any other 125 on this list IF money isn’t too big of an issue. Saying that after having mine for 6 months I’m trading it in soon so haha
Lexmoto bikes are really bad. Stay clear!
Jon Sixsmith how come
Stay away from lexmoto, so unreliable I’ve had 2 and both was crap, look great and then break all the time
Hi, in my country only Suzuki GSX-R 125 is available. Is it a good bike, please? Thanks.
thank you!
The aprilia tuono 125 is a great bike!!
I own one :)
My bike has the same engine but is like 44kg lighter ;-) only downside is I have a very small fuel tank compared to this one and somehow it's even less than on the papers... And oh ye I like the Tuono but especially the Aprilia V4 so if I'd want an RSV4 or Tuono I'd differently go for that one, the bigger tyres is something that will help too and give you more balance etc in turns, that's what I think is bit of a disadvantage of 125cc bikes, alltho I don't drive big roads...
Edvard Hansen how much did you get it for man?
@@edvardhansen9893 can u pls compare it with rs4 125
@@barsozdemir2626 there are no big differents between these two. Own a tuono and a buddy owns the rs4. The tuono has a little less covering and of course is way more comfortable cause of the handlebar and the position you sit in. Speed wise they are the same. My tuono is even a little faster cause it's a few years newer. It just depends on whether you're more a fan of full sport bikes or like it more comfortable
Bullit,Mutt,Herald are making some really nice retro 125cc bikes.
Totally agree, there are some stunning retro bikes on the market currently.
Theres a reason they’re not on here. They make look good but the build quality is atrocious on them. Especially the Mutt.
@@scottishsuzuki8132 what makes you say the mutt build quality is atrocious? I stupidly owned a keeway super light and I was very surprised to see it on this list. Currently looking at mutt for a new 125 but would be gutted if it's as bad the keeway was.
James Newson hi James, A mate of mine had one and I give respect where its due, they look the part but the welding on them is horrendous. I’ll give them there due that they look the part but thats it.
I think it's really sad that Yamaha stopped producing their wr125 series. Love those bikes❤️
I still have a 2011 model
I have a 2016, stunning bike and great fun to ride!
Loving my Honda CB125F 😊
Dude ,, like the voice and accent is lik you can talk about china plates id be like watching till the end xD
NICE video; Perhaps the only thing I wish I'd seen was COMPARISON CHART showing the list of bikes with Right to Left scrolling Spec Data then we can see how each bike compares to the others in each Category. That would be a great Update to this type of video.
Thanks for the great suggestion.
That Honda CB is gorgeus!
Saw the front LED Headlight and the tank shape and was sold
I'm lovin' it' 👍
noob question but when it says Tank mpg, does it actually mean it will do that mpg?
Would you recommend a Grom or a Yamaha YZF 125 ? For daily use and commuting around Manchester City centre
Hi Joe, well it all boils down to personal taste really, as you can tell from our video they are both fantastic options! The Grom may be slightly more forgiving in stop start traffic thanks to it's more upright seating position. The best thing to do would be to maybe test ride both of them and see which you prefer on first impressions!
Geared bikes a pain in city get a Honda forza best for commute by miles
The size of the tank has no effect on mpg, it does however effect range!
KTM rc125 is pretty cool I think
Hello there, good video. Just a quick question; would you say a Honda Monkey would be a good bike to get as a first? It would be used for daily commuting & riding around town and country lanes.
Thanks,
Rold.
Hi, it is all down to what you are after personally.
Sit on the bike and makes sure it feel nice and comfortable when you're able to visit a dealers. It only has a small fuel tank of 5.6 litres but extremely good fuel economy.
It does only has 4 gears, so top speeds wise it might struggle and be less comfortable compared to 125cc bikes with 5 or even 6 gears.
I've not tested one personally.
@@BikeMatters Thanks for the reply, will take what you said into consideration.
Gee like bikematter said go and sit on bikes lots of different ones I found the ktm was the one for me and I’ve ordered it yesterday but I wanted the mt125 but the ktm just did it for me was what I wanted for daily use and comfort for my long journeys good luck with you search
EnG Melton hi there, I purchased a little Honda cg 125 (02 plate with a kickstart). Really nice bike, in very good condition for age etc. Really liking it atm. Will probs go to a bigger bike when I can and skip out on other 125s. I’m thinking on turning it into a cafe racer style in the near future. Thanks for you comment, cheers :)
@@gee6502 Have you heard of the Honda C125 cub and something very anticipated coming in 2021 the Honda #CT125 Hunter Cub Trail bike which is Based on both the C125 and the Old CT110 Postie bike which was a Legend in Australia Now been updated , and does not have the Electronics of the C125 but Its a Bike for modding. Has gone viral was a Concept project by Honda but Reaction is 110% th-cam.com/video/yorwSsGoJac/w-d-xo.html
I plan on buying a 50cc as soon as I turn 16 and have completed my CBT. I was thinking about getting a grom when i’m 17 because i believe 125cc is the limit at 17 here in the uk?
Yup it is!
I was planning to do the same, I decided to wait and I'm so glad I did because a year later I've saved myself the hassle of selling of a 50cc and just being able to get straight into a 125cc.
Hey guys i´m just looking for my first bike and deceided to buy a 125 for learning to drive a bike. I was thinking about a Honda Shadow but all i actualy found on the interenet is hard used and the prices in Germany are rising since a new law allows to drive 125 ccm bikes with the driving license for a car. So i looked for newer motorcycles and actualy i´m a little bit in love with the Hyosung Aquila GV125s. What do you think about it and whats the reason for it not beeing in your top 10 list? Im just asking because im totaly new to motorcycles and all i know is that i want to have a comfortable bike like a cruiser. If you have any suggestion for me it would be pretty nice of you. Greetings from Germany
Edit: Btw the Keenway Superlight looks very interesting. I will definatly take a look on it. Thank you for this video!
The list and its order is made up based on sales figures in the UK, so that's why the aquila isn't in the list.
We haven't had a chance to test the Aquila yet so can't really comment (there are a few review videos out there though). It has a powerful V-twin liquid cooled 125cc motor with 14bhp so that set's it apart from most other custom 125s but is more expensive because of this.
Is the cb125f good for motorways. Imma be starting riding bikes soon. And I'll need one for motorway travel working away. I need to figure out sports bike or cruiser too.
You'd need a licence to ride on a motorway in the UK, a CBT (L-plates) is not sufficient.
It is all down to personal preference, most 125s will get somewhere between 50-80 mph all depending on spec (15bhp liquid cools will be the fastest but tend to be a lot more money). But acceleration isn't that rapid.
Personally, I would want something bigger than a 125cc for regular motorway journeys. but like I say that is only my opinion.
Honda CB125F is number 1 against CB125R because of the price? Every other aspect was better for 125R??
Mt is good for 1 80 m? I don t want to look wierd on the bike
Sazuki gsxs 125 brilliant bike been all over with it did about 180 miles on £10 and that was full tank to full tank.
The Hyosung Aquila GV125s should be on this, liquid cooled, 3 valve per cylinder injected v-twin and a pretty clever brake set up.
Thanks for your comment. List and its order is decided by sales figures.
Why measure petrol tanks in litres and give fuel usage in gallons?
Due to the markets in UK and European countries making fuel sold in litres. 4.5 litres to a gallon. The price is at moment around £1.30 a litre. It is the reverse in US as fuel is brought back to sold in gallons which is seen as cheaper. If any US viewers want to update on this information. They can.
Dual motor 125 any recomandations please?
Where do you look the price?
Ayee is the keeway reliable?
Here in sudan they love suzuke gn 125 but i buy suzuke en 2a 125 after some resersh
And the best bike i use yamaha DT
Had a CB125F for three years, absolutely adored it! Very reliable throughout and good fun to ride. (Pushed to 75mph with an exhaust switch and a bit of back wind.)
Sadly, just got wrote off after an oil spill took me out.. Torn between a CB125R and the MT125 as my replacement. (Though I think the Honda's gonna edge it.. Slightly cheaper and those cafe racer looks are gorgeous!)
Honda msx and yamha xsr 155 which one is better and strong in both street and long jounney need help to know??
We don't have the xsr 155 over here so can't really comment. 125s can be a bit limited on longer journeys, so maybe a bigger engine will help on the longer trips. Check them out in person and see what suits you best.
I love the Yamaha Mt 125😍🔥
What do you think about Keeway RKF125?
We've not had a chance to test ride, dare say there might be the odd review out there already though.
Yamaha MT 125 it got the looks, the performance and the fun (well performance is mediocre but the other 2 definitely)
It's slow. If you want any kind of power out of a 125 you need a 2t, they easily push over 30hp if you do a little bit of tuning and tops out at about 90. Even stock they push the 80 mph mark. My aprilia sx 125 does 82 and it's just unrestricted
@@affiakerlund6112 2t sucks balls, you have to fix something on it all the time, it's not reliable and the fuel efficiency sucks too. Not to mention the noise, goddamn the noise of a 2t sounds horrible
Dark_Matter they sound class but need a rebuild every 60 hours 😂😂 at least crossers do not sure about road bikes but for a road bike I’d always go 4 stroke
@@benboeng imo the sound of 2t is way better than 4t and you're right they need a lot lf maintenence but that's just a part of riding and if you still just have a 125 2t often doubles the power and then it's worth the trouble
@@motomc6962 yes agreed but for a smaller bike like 50cc to 300 I don't see why you would go with 4t
What do you guys think is best ,
Honda CBR125cc .or
Yamaha yzf125cc
?
yzf
Please review the Suzuki gsx-r125 and Kawasaki Z125 and Ninja 125
Some great bikes but surely the Benelli TNT 125 should be on there!
It could be, as is a great little bike - but the list was based on sales figures as well!
And I'm unsure if I can go straight for a A2 license when I get my CBT. As I'm 21 this year. Or do I need to get my A1 for two years fiest
You can do an A2 from the age of 19
Hey have you considered looking at benelli like the bn and the tnt
This list was built using sales figures during 2019. The Benelli didn't sell enough to make it into the top 10. The TNT gets a lot of attention, a great small stunt like 125 which seems to sell well.
I have a Bn 125, and the bike is perfect. A lot cheaper than other options and a very fun bike. Check out for review videos and see for yourself!
The BEST of the BEST it's my HONDA XLV 125 VARADERO....👌👍😍
does the keeway have abs?
I have a mash fifty at the moment, it’s okay I guess but I’m frustrated by the 30 mph speed limit (not the bikes fault though obviously) I’m kinda torn between the Yamaha mt125 and the grom
Make sure to check them out in person and have a sit on them, you'll probably get one you favour.
I remember the restrictions well. I used to have a daily commute of 30 miles on a restricted 50cc - made for interesting journeys!
I don't get this MPG thing. If the CB125F has a 13L tank, that is about 2.85 Gal. At 151 MPG, that means I should get around 430 miles on a full tank, which I don't. If I fill up and reset the clock, I get around 170 miles before I need to fill again.
I was thinking the same, I can’t believe these bikes are even getting over 100mpg
I think Honda CB125F at number 1 is a decent commuter's bike , both front and back of the bike is so decent 😊
Yup is one popular bike!
Is a fantic 125 a good starter bike? (i do ride dirtbikes so i know the basics)
Not ridden one so can't say Im afraid. hope you are able to find more information out on it.
I like the motorcycle 🏍️❤️😍
I am thinking of buying a keeway but my parents won't let me take my mc licence...
What should I do?
In the UK you can ride a 125cc on a CBT.
Taking extra lessons, having great protective equipment and going for a licence might help your case.
They can’t complain if u get it behind their back
Thank u all❤
But a Sinnis hoodlum, much better bike
Gotta question the "uniqueness" of the Keeway Superlight - Kinroad wheels, Kymco Zing tank, Kymco Hipster/zing frame, Kymco engine, Jinlun/Pioneer crash bar, Kymco Hipster/Zing passenger footrests (otherwise unique to the kymco's...), 1 into 2 pipe like the Hipster,... otherwise, yeah it's unique :P
Actually quite a nice bike to ride but I prefer the Zing to the Superlight, the Zing 2 to the Zing, and the Hipster to all of the above :P Also the claimed speed is way off for a stock Keeway, but some sprocket changes and you could reach it eventually lol.
Also the new rs4 125 is a great bike. and a rieju mrt 125cc
any duke 125 riders ? 🤘
Trying to get mine
Just bought one last week
What to people think of Harold Bikes?
its says the max allowed for only cbt at 17 is 14.6 bhp, with the ktm 125 duke be fine at 15 bph or does it have to be on the dot, thanks, loved the vid
The max is 14.7 and all of the bikes that claim to be 15hp are actually 14.7. They just round it up to make it look more and to be easier to say, but they are all in fact 14.7
@@will_on2793 ah ok thanks
I need a 125cc bike that is easy for someone who’s never rode a bike before (beginner) and I want it to look cool and second hand. Can you recommend me one ?
It will all depend on what is available to you at the time and budget. Most 125s are learner friendly - it is what they are designed for.
Models like the Honda CB125F, Yamaha YS125 are probably the most well known 125s for being popular at training schools, but there are so many models out there to choose from.
I’ve never ridden a street legal motorcycle but i’m getting one after i get my licence in april.
I’m getting the Yamaha Mt-125 and by the looks of it, it performes as well as it looks.
It runs 134 miles per gallon and the top speed varies a lot. I’ve seen some reach speeds of roughly 87mph.
Overall it’s an amazing bike and i’d recommend it 110%.
If you’d like i could update this in april.
GamingWithRaay please
A cub would be very ideal, and have been made to live forever. Very agile and quick as well. Very durable if you get a japanese one, and also very cheap and economical on fuel.
The Yamaha XT125X is another good option.
Love my honda cb125r ❤
Me too😍
I know Chinese bikes are frowned upon but has anyone had any experience with hanway bikes? the scrambler looks very smart.
We haven''t tested any Hanway tbh. I'd try and find some owner reviews if you can.
Which one bike is super I want to buy
you seem to think that the size of the petrol tank determines the mpg. Not so. The size of the petrol tank combined with the mpg gives you the range of the bike per tankful
I've got a 125 intruder bobber , looks beautiful but a tad sluggish
Bluroc Legend is really cool
What about Suzuki GSX S125??.... Is it available in your country??.... Because in Indonesia has 3 kind of GSX bike but in 150 CC level.....
GSX R150
GSX S150
GSX 150 Bandit
Sym NH-T 125 is a wonderful motorcycle.
I've not had a chance to ride one. Own one currently?
can someone what armour are they wearing?
i mean the clothes.i want to buy somethink kinda to it
I dropped a tombs up just because of the name channel
What about keeway RKF125?!?
The duke looks cool
It is a stunner!
the people at lexham insurance are great but I would shop around a bit first as their prices aren't so much. looking at third party fire and theft, they're quoting around £400 more than some other insurers with around the same compulsory excess. not slating them in anyway as im sure they're great but just advising on having a look around before settling.