It looks exactly like the 125 I bought in France this summer but sold under the brand Archive. I got what was called the "SP" version for "special," inverted fork up front and nicer display- I LOVE it, but there is the problem of a lot of vibration in the handlebar at highter speeds, which after a lot of research seems to be caused by its inferior quality chinese tires. Also, in attempting to top up air in the stock tires, the outer part of the valve with the threads actually broke !! Like it was made of the thinnest material possible. I've bought Michelin tubes ready to swap them out, but guarantee-wise, since the dealer was a bit further away and were extremely unfriendly and grossly disinterested, I've decided to take my time and not go to them, better than having it out of commission for God knows how long.
What a great review! I've been thinking of downsizing to a small scrambler like the WK, but everyone i know bangs on about what a comedown it would be. I'm mid-50s, like you I'm not interested in breaking records anymore, and I just fancy not having to work so hard to throw the bike around. Thanks Dave - you've decided me now!
@@davemetcalf8431I was riding a BMW F650 - not a huge bike, but really more than I needed. I finally made the shift a couple of weeks ago to a Sinnis 250; retro looks like the WK, but a bit more power (21hp) and only 130kg. Your original vid was really useful - but also the one where you decided it was a bit underpowered! Cheers
@@peterjones4629 glad it was of use Peter. I really think with bikes its a trade off between weight and power, but at either end they are fun for different reasons. I think my perfect bike would be in the middle of the pack like your 650 if its going spare! :)
So weird to watch you walking around Peterborough arena. I was there not long ago for modified nationals and I had so much fun there. Like you though, struggled trying not to spend money at all the stalls!
@@davemetcalf8431 no worries . I just saw on the WK Instagram a picture of a scrambler with a rack and box on the back so trying to do some digging and finding out 😂
loved your review dude. honest and no screaming but to the point. I'm down in kent and you look like you got some great places to ride around , looks great wherever you are 👍😁
Great review i got my eye on similar downsize Bikes Do you think the fast corrosion could be to do with the salty air in your district but i guess a can of heat resistant matt black paint sorted it out like my old 650 Yamaha had the same issue. nice little bike and my plans is to sell my Bandit 650 and downsize to a 125
Salty Air!.. lol.. I had to chuckle.. If I lived on the coast then maybe that would be true but the truth of the matter is that it's just a cheap exhaust. You get what you pay for!
@@masonloughlin2785 Its horses for courses, as a cheap little bike for little adventures its a blast. I also think it looks awesome! Its not hard to see why I still have mine but I find Bikes a little like phones in the sense that you always want to try out different ones and upgrades. You won't be disappointed (maybe with the exhaust and in some instances the lack of customer support). You'll love it! Enjoy.
I had to adapt a set of panniers by sewing them closer together than they usually would be... I have access to a large sewing machine. The panniers were Frank Thomas.
Hi mate, since I’m from the north east aswell, where abouts is a local dealership that I can take the bike to get a service. I’m getting mine at the end of the month. Great video by the way! Loved it👍🏼👌🏼
I couldn't tell you, to be honest, I sold the bike. I know the reputation of other mainstream brands like Honda, etc, are good. I would say that I wouldn't expect it to last as long as other brands, but it was cheaper. The maintenance side was an additional pain... I'm guessing that the old saying holds true... you get what you pay for.
Lovely video realy enjoyed your review, I've recently passed my CBT and this look like what I'd be looking for as I fancy a triumph scrambler eventually .
That was my hunch but it does say miles next to it, I'm doing a second review and I'll actually measure it against the car to see if its just my imagination (which it could well be lol).
Hello Dave,thank you for a nice review. I got myself the same bike and it's great. However I can't reach 70mph on the flat,60mph is an absolute maximum. Perhaps I have a slower version.
You must be😂however as I'm doing more miles it tends to go easier and faster. I really like this little machine. The only snag is frequent servicing and cost of it. £150 for change of oil is very steep. I could do it myself easily if it wasn't for a warranty rules.
@@mariuszkorycki8042 £150 for an oil change?! I have a car with a V8 that needs 9.3 litres of oil on each change and it doesn’t cost much more than that…
Hey Dave, I'm in your area and am riding around on a Bullit Hero 125. It's a nice ride in itself but I really like the look of the WK. I can't find any local dealers who sell it though. BDS don't seem to stock them. The Bullit has a seat height of around 850mm which suits my 6 foot + stature. Would I get away with the WK? Cheers.
Just come try it out when we're out next... Went out yesterday and it was lush!!! The drawback for WK is getting a good dealer and that seems to be a hard thing to do around here. just track me down on FB and send a message if you want a shot.
@@davemetcalf8431 Cheers Dave that's very kind. I'll look you up and send that message. I'll have to go through the Mrs' FB as I don't do it, but it's no problem. Take care and enjoy the good riding weather!
The panniers were Frank Thomas bought from J&S Accessories Shop. I had to alter the panniers and make tie-ins for the bike so it wasn't a straight forward process but essentially the panniers have to be sewn closer together stop them hanging down so low.
I'm 5ft 10" and I don't have any issues with the size, in fact I quite like feeling that I can control a lighter bike rather than the other way around. Best to sit on it and have a test ride first just to be on the safe side.
I love the look of this bike and I've been all over on it.. I'm busy putting together my thoughts after 3500mile which will probably take a week or two.
Indeed. Great bike except for the rusty exhaust, clutch packing in, rubbish left mirror, just about adequate brakes and an odometer that has a mind of its own. Other than that it's a winner and all for less than £2000. And it can do 70mph in a vacuum. Brill!
"BMX with an engine" is a really good metaphor for small bikes. My small bore distractions are Suzuki VanVans.
hey.. is that a sidecar in your profile picture?
@@davemetcalf8431 Yes Sir, a Chang Jiang.
This bike looks so cool, thinking of getting it for a starter
You're a criminally underrated TH-camr, this production quality and effort put in is a complete and utter shame.
It looks exactly like the 125 I bought in France this summer but sold under the brand Archive. I got what was called the "SP" version for "special," inverted fork up front and nicer display- I LOVE it, but there is the problem of a lot of vibration in the handlebar at highter speeds, which after a lot of research seems to be caused by its inferior quality chinese tires. Also, in attempting to top up air in the stock tires, the outer part of the valve with the threads actually broke !! Like it was made of the thinnest material possible. I've bought Michelin tubes ready to swap them out, but guarantee-wise, since the dealer was a bit further away and were extremely unfriendly and grossly disinterested, I've decided to take my time and not go to them, better than having it out of commission for God knows how long.
What a great review! I've been thinking of downsizing to a small scrambler like the WK, but everyone i know bangs on about what a comedown it would be. I'm mid-50s, like you I'm not interested in breaking records anymore, and I just fancy not having to work so hard to throw the bike around. Thanks Dave - you've decided me now!
what you riding at the moment?
@@davemetcalf8431I was riding a BMW F650 - not a huge bike, but really more than I needed. I finally made the shift a couple of weeks ago to a Sinnis 250; retro looks like the WK, but a bit more power (21hp) and only 130kg. Your original vid was really useful - but also the one where you decided it was a bit underpowered! Cheers
@@peterjones4629 glad it was of use Peter. I really think with bikes its a trade off between weight and power, but at either end they are fun for different reasons. I think my perfect bike would be in the middle of the pack like your 650 if its going spare! :)
I’m your 700th sub!
@@Wittycalf997 your my hero!!
In Spain there is an identical version, known as the MH Bogga Rocker 125, also manufactured by Yingang Motorcycle in China.
I've been toying with the idea of getting one of these for a while now. I think I'll get one for spring
sounds like a plan... let me know what you think!
Great review told me all I needed in to know by about my new bike cheers
Your very welcome
Brilliant review, massively appreciate it friend. Exeter Uk
So weird to watch you walking around Peterborough arena. I was there not long ago for modified nationals and I had so much fun there. Like you though, struggled trying not to spend money at all the stalls!
I did spend way more than I should have lol.. I just can't help myself. It's an awesome festival to visit.
Love my rebuilt 125.
Great review, do you know if there is a luggage rack available for this bike as i would need to take my toolbox on the back.
Not that I'm aware of, but let me know if you manage to find one.
@@davemetcalf8431 no worries . I just saw on the WK Instagram a picture of a scrambler with a rack and box on the back so trying to do some digging and finding out 😂
Manage to find one bud?
@lukekeddie4209 nope but my local bike shop make a custom one for me
Where did you buy it? I'm from the NE as well. Not many bike shops up here 😔
I know what you mean!. the good ones are very hard to come across.
loved your review dude. honest and no screaming but to the point. I'm down in kent and you look like you got some great places to ride around , looks great wherever you are 👍😁
Thanks Robert :) Northumberland has some beautiful scenery.
bought one of these a few months ago and i love it. i have no idea how to or even if you can change from kmh to mph
How's the bike been for you since?
Any issues? Do you regret getting it?
All these painted exhausts go rusty quickly. A couple of modern scooters I had did the same thing. It's the reason I went for a chromed exhaust.
Just bought one on this video 👍
Great review
i got my eye on similar downsize Bikes
Do you think the fast corrosion could be to do with the salty air in your district but i guess a can of heat resistant matt black paint sorted it out like my old 650 Yamaha had the same issue.
nice little bike and my plans is to sell my Bandit 650 and downsize to a 125
Salty Air!.. lol.. I had to chuckle.. If I lived on the coast then maybe that would be true but the truth of the matter is that it's just a cheap exhaust. You get what you pay for!
Just got one brand new can’t wait to try it. My first one too
what's your thoughts?
@@davemetcalf8431 how would you rate the bike overall. Getting mine at the weekend, as my first. How is it? Thank you :)
@@masonloughlin2785 Its horses for courses, as a cheap little bike for little adventures its a blast. I also think it looks awesome! Its not hard to see why I still have mine but I find Bikes a little like phones in the sense that you always want to try out different ones and upgrades. You won't be disappointed (maybe with the exhaust and in some instances the lack of customer support). You'll love it! Enjoy.
@@davemetcalf8431 how did you fix the problem with the exhaust, was it an easy fix? Should be getting my bike at the weekend!! So excited!
@@masonloughlin2785 I tried to paint it but in the end I just wrapped it in exhaust wrap which always looks cool!
Where would one purchase the side bag in the thumbnail? I’m getting a scrambler 50 and think a bag would be great to have with it
I had to adapt a set of panniers by sewing them closer together than they usually would be... I have access to a large sewing machine. The panniers were Frank Thomas.
Hi mate, since I’m from the north east aswell, where abouts is a local dealership that I can take the bike to get a service. I’m getting mine at the end of the month.
Great video by the way! Loved it👍🏼👌🏼
Did you find one in the north?
@@johntaylor4143 yesss I did. I got myself a little Honda CG125 lol. Great little bike
great video, did this bike stand the test of time, i'm thinking of buying one this week i love the look but i what it to last and be reliable.
I couldn't tell you, to be honest, I sold the bike. I know the reputation of other mainstream brands like Honda, etc, are good. I would say that I wouldn't expect it to last as long as other brands, but it was cheaper. The maintenance side was an additional pain... I'm guessing that the old saying holds true... you get what you pay for.
I'm also from the North East, getting my first bike next week. Stuck between this and the mutt Mongrel
@gumble a Honda cbr
Lovely video realy enjoyed your review, I've recently passed my CBT and this look like what I'd be looking for as I fancy a triumph scrambler eventually .
I've had fun on this, ive got a video where we are off road a little having fun.. that's the kind of bike it is.. fun.
Enjoyed the review so much I,m going to go and have a look , really like the look of the bike , Thanks 👍
Thanks Man :) ... the bike does look nice, its fun, main issue is constant servicing to keep within the warranty.
I absolutely love that bag
I will let her know ;)
Tachometer is probably in Kilometres not Miles. All the Chinese bikes generally are inc mine. Speedo is mph luckily.
That was my hunch but it does say miles next to it, I'm doing a second review and I'll actually measure it against the car to see if its just my imagination (which it could well be lol).
Hello Dave,thank you for a nice review. I got myself the same bike and it's great. However I can't reach 70mph on the flat,60mph is an absolute maximum. Perhaps I have a slower version.
lol... maybe I'm just lighter ;)
You must be😂however as I'm doing more miles it tends to go easier and faster. I really like this little machine.
The only snag is frequent servicing and cost of it.
£150 for change of oil is very steep. I could do it myself easily if it wasn't for a warranty rules.
@@mariuszkorycki8042 £150 for an oil change?! I have a car with a V8 that needs 9.3 litres of oil on each change and it doesn’t cost much more than that…
Hey Dave, I'm in your area and am riding around on a Bullit Hero 125. It's a nice ride in itself but I really like the look of the WK. I can't find any local dealers who sell it though. BDS don't seem to stock them. The Bullit has a seat height of around 850mm which suits my 6 foot + stature. Would I get away with the WK? Cheers.
Just come try it out when we're out next... Went out yesterday and it was lush!!! The drawback for WK is getting a good dealer and that seems to be a hard thing to do around here. just track me down on FB and send a message if you want a shot.
@@davemetcalf8431 Cheers Dave that's very kind. I'll look you up and send that message. I'll have to go through the Mrs' FB as I don't do it, but it's no problem. Take care and enjoy the good riding weather!
What saddle bag did u get? Struggling to find out that works with the scrambler
I had to adapt a set of small panniers from Frank Thomas. Popped them threw a sewing machine to shorten the reach.. even then they weren't perfect.
Hi great vid. I own a wk scrambler and I’d like to add some panniers to mine also can I ask what pannier racks and bags you used please?
The panniers were Frank Thomas bought from J&S Accessories Shop. I had to alter the panniers and make tie-ins for the bike so it wasn't a straight forward process but essentially the panniers have to be sewn closer together stop them hanging down so low.
@@davemetcalf8431 I thought they was as that’s the ones I’ve looked at, great help thank you!
@@Daniel-rr1mc No worries, enjoy the bike!
Just bought this bike 😎
Hi Dave, do you know the average MPG or range per tank for this bike, cant seem to find thin on any site. Thank you
I don't sorry, or can't recall it... you could message them direct I believe.
Motorcycle News says the average mpg is 75.
Hi Dave, how tall are you? I'm wondering if it could fit to me, I'm 5'11"
I'm 5ft 10" and I don't have any issues with the size, in fact I quite like feeling that I can control a lighter bike rather than the other way around. Best to sit on it and have a test ride first just to be on the safe side.
way aye the lads
I got one and I love it just wish it had more power. Struggles to hit 60 sometimes. Well I guess I cant complain it is a 125 after all.
you'll always want more power... I find the best engine size to be about 650cc
@davemetcalf8431 I have since taken my full licence, and I now have a trident 660. I love it. I can't see needing more tbh. Well not for a while haha
@@mitchellkirkpatrick5714 I've not had the pleasure of riding one... I'll have to keep my eye out for a test ride.
Hows the bike going Dave, it does look nice.
I love the look of this bike and I've been all over on it.. I'm busy putting together my thoughts after 3500mile which will probably take a week or two.
Im 6'1. Wont be to small for me?
all I can say is that I'm 5'10" and it seemed to be fine for me.. I would try it out for size if you can.
My bro has got this bike and I’ve got the Yamaha XSR125 and truth is there good but not Yamaha good
Yeah but his is a fifth of the price
Good review, just trying to source one ☝️
That's a Chinese bike for ya...
Indeed. Great bike except for the rusty exhaust, clutch packing in, rubbish left mirror, just about adequate brakes and an odometer that has a mind of its own. Other than that it's a winner and all for less than £2000. And it can do 70mph in a vacuum. Brill!
Could someone who is 5,5 get on it 😂 asking for a mate
Absolutely, I'm 5'10.. 5 inches isn't much :/
@@davemetcalf8431 5 inches is huge. Some would say too much.
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My bro has got this bike and I’ve got the Yamaha XSR125 and truth is there good but not Yamaha good