AJS 125cc motorcycles - all 4 models ridden & compared
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2022
- In this video we compare and contrast the AJS 125cc range of modern classic motorcycles. We had these bike in total for about six weeks overall, here's what we found out.
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Good review from a riding en sitting point but what about build quality?
Hey, Alex here, director and producer on the channel. We kept the content of this video to what to girls felt was important. I ride all the bikes we get on the channel and if there's enough interest in these bikes I can do a follow-up video on all the more technical things. Dave on the channel also rode these bikes.
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel I think a follow-up on the more technical things would be a good one.looking forward to it!
Excellent! 👌
Good to hear this assessment,particularly from these young ladies.anything that helps the younger generation onto bikes must be a plus👌
Very refreshing review. It’s really the sort of considerations someone buying a cheap 125 would have.
A true family run feel at the AJS stand at Motorcycle Live this year.
Great review and a fresh perspectives.
I would have loved to own any of these when I was 17 (a long, long time ago but better than anything I had all those years ago)
Terrific video. I think Bry and Vicky did an excellent job presenting the differences in the bikes. The Tempest and Cadwell look fantastic for the price.
Thank you for your nice comments Brad :)
Good detailed info. They all have their own character ,and all look great! Good reviews, well done.
I love these bikes! Just what I needed: old school design in modern, simple bikes! Great idea from A.J.S.: Offer basically same bike in four flavours with slight differences, so everyone will find something that suits them 😎
Interesting video. Thank you.
Great review, thank you!
Great review, a refreshing change.
My friend has the Cadwell, loves it, but also says the seat is hard and very uncomfortable.
Cracking video. I'm looking at a 125, and I wasn't even considering AJS. Now I definitely will.
Great video.
Just found this video. I had a Tempest Roadster and I loved it. Beautiful little bike and I put 6000 miles on it in 18 months. Wasn't trouble free and it required a new piston and barrel early on, however the dealer and AJS sorted it out really quickly under warranty. I fitted the sports shocks onto the back and a luggage rack. I found an issue with both items fitted and contacted AJS direct, it was sorted that day. They really are a great company to deal with and my biggest regret is they never got round to making a 400cc Tempest.
Good review ladies, nice to see lady bikers,, safe riding to you both...Andre..
Great work. Lovely to see the girls presenting. Be great to see them as a regular feature. Anything to get the younger generation and especially ladies onto bikes as to be a good thing. Also, good to hear stuff from a female rider who is relatively new to bikes. My wife is interested in learning so looking for a first bike for her. Would certainly look at one of these or second hand Enfield
Great video
Great video guys very interesting I ride my daughter's lexmoto zsb 125 great fun in summer 👍
Well done girls on the presentation of the four bikes. I saw all models at the motorcycle live and was very impressed with the build quality. My son who was with me and is a new comer to the motorcycle world loved their classic looks and preferred them to the modern style learner bikes of today. I understand the engines are a Yamaha design and therefore should be reliable. Many things are built abroad nowadays and I don't have an issue with this. However it would be nice if the bikes could be partially assembled in the u.k to help with our economy. If I was 5ft 10in like my son I would definitely buy one for a fun/commuter bike. However at 6ft 2in I think I would struggle. Thanks again for your video and the demonstration for new young riders who are wishing to ride a motorcycle. 👍
I have got fond of my Chinese 125, it has been completely reliable, but being an old biker, I can`t resist tinkering with it. I have de-catted it, as I find the idea of stuffing something up the exhaust silly (Thanks EU). I also got rid of the linked brakes ( Thanks again EU), as the rear brake lacked feel. So I blanked off the link pipe and put a short link on the front, so that all three pots now operate. I now have a small bike that goes quite well and will stop on a sixpence,
I think small displacement bikes like these can still be a blast to ride. Its unfortunate though, that AJS, the new BSA and others haven't made it here to the states...
A good old bantam, it was my first bike in the 60’s. I part ex it in for a 500 cc Goldie after passing my test…………..
Great vid, I’’m looking at a new 125 for fun and the 71 Scrambler is on my list. I am a bit weary of the side exhaust and glad you pointed that one out but I guess it’s not unbearable. For some reason I thought it had the clone GN125 engine like all the other 125’s in similar looks, good to know now. Cheers 👍🥂
If the 125 is too slow, look at the Triumph Scrambler 400X. Great little machine, Not too much power at 39hp, but surprisingly torquey and spritely in the mid range. I`m looking at a 125 off roader for green lane work, and my bike of choice out of the 4 is the Desert Scrambler, but with the lower exhaust off of the other one.
Great video Ladies, many thanks for posting it.
A good honest review Ladies ...I'm a bit biased myself, as I already own a 125 Desert Scrambler...{which I'm highly delighted with}.
I traded a 500cc for it, but although I miss the extra "grunt" the 500 had, the lightness of the 125 suits my now advancing years {and I own a larger 650cc "Cruiser" anyway, for the longer journeys}.
My only concern regarding the Tempest Scrambler would be the exhaust, TBH, if that was on my bike, it would be knocked & dented by some of the "Greenlanes" I ride my Desert Scrambler on {and at 72yo, I dont ride fast any more}.
I find the interconnect Front & Rear brakes suit my style of riding, both on & off road, although I was a little unsure of them to begin with.
The 125cc engine pulls 17st. of "fat old bloke" along at 55mph, given the time to get the last 5mph out of it ....and I suspect there may be a just little more as the engine loosens up {it's currently done 1,700km}.
I looked at a good few "Chinese built" off roader type 125's before choosing the Desert Scrambler and the AJS seemed {to me} to be the better built of all the others.
Ride safe Ladies. x
I had a Herald Cafe which is really similar to the AJS bikes.I found it hard to see the neutral and indicator lights during the day as well.Herald use the same clocks as AJS.Loved the bike overall though.
Thank you for telling us your height. I’m from the states and I’m sure this motorcycle won’t appear here. I guess I’ll have to stick with my Indian FTR. But I love how light and nimble these bikes look. Not to mention it’s a good looking bike.
Like that Tempest Roadster
the turning signals 😘 best scene by far
great oppeside to 44teeth and the 125cc suzuki coin grave ....i should ride/drive more country roads ✌️🍀🇩🇪
A very professional review from those two girls, well done. How bikes have improved over the years. One comment in the closeup shots of the black road bike it looked like there was quite a bit of rust, on the head stock and exhaust for example. I wonder what they'll be like after going through a few British winters?
Learner bikes, I took my test in 1958 on a 500 Vello!
Hey Tony, thanks for the feedback. Yeah, Vicky does ride all year round so we thought it was good to show that :)
Something like that would be good fun around some of the tracks in the forestry land around here. Trouble is, the authorities take a dim view of bikes being ridden around said tracks. So i`l have to keep it quiet 😂.
That's what it used to be like "on any sunday" heaps riding at the river banks , now they are all glued to there gaming station .
What front mud guard did your brother change from the stock mud guard? It looks ace, I am really interested if changing it too
I have the Cadwell, the pegs are cheap on cant take my weight (As i am a nearly as much as the bike) lack of a gear indicator is a downside, neutral is a bit finicky. There is a big bore kit to take it to 150cc. The combined breaking is strange but this means you can use the rear brake solo more often. Needs a mount for a beeline to fit in the middle. I have ordered the grab bars too.
The Cadwell reminds me of the Honda XBR 500.
The Ford you rode through was that in Eynsford?
Good review from a riding and sitting point but what about build quality?(Dutch you see🤦🏼♂)
Im 5Ft 6" and cannot remember ever flat footing a bike over 200cc that is not a Harly! wood be nice to see a A J S with a parallel twin 700cc making 100HP and seat height under 790cm!
Had some trouble with the fuel cap too.
Good video LADYS!!!! I like the SCRAMBLERS!!!!!!
To my understanding Chinese stuffs are not good at all like Japanese brands but cost would make them a favor.
Look ok but what are the spares situation?. Will they last?
People once moaned about Jap bike quality too,Im sure the Chinese will improve.But you should be keeping your bike cleaned and lubed regular anyway.And buy a tin of Hammerite,that what I used to do!The AJS look nice,maybe be handy as a second bike...
i really wish engine designed just like old one....just like RE from India
All low on power for me even for a 125 look great but I dont want to struggle on every little hill.
The AJS tempest scrambler is a brilliant little bike, im a big heavy lad so i needed something that felt like a bigger bike, i travel hundreds of miles on mine sowing learners you can go anywhere using only a & b roads, so comfort is essential especially when your doing 270 mile going coast to coast & taking on Britain's most outrageous road, the hardknott pass & the tempest tic's all them boxes, the down side is the engine, it's way under powered & made from poor quality metal, the engine is a yam ybr euro 1 so i ripped all the gizzards out of mine & stuffed in the gut's of a yam ybr euro 2 & it's been a lot better for it. i would recommend this bike to any beginner. it's easy to ride & nicely balanced & comfortable, just a shame AJS ruined it with the underpowered engine
what about specificatrions and horse power, mpg figures? i dont care about the trinkets thyat can all be changed.
There is a suspension upgrade but its not chrome
AJSも女性が乗ると美しい
They look really sexy I have to admit. And the bikes 😂
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Hi! Vicky! ('ω')ノ
Indicators not reflectors!
Indicators are not reflectors
OK but what people want to know is how much they cost
Says it in the titles for the individual bikes.
My country is literally plagued by chinese cheap products, and quality is not the goal. Lot of troubleshoot from electrics to engine ruptures and chassis breaks is the common . Maybe uses the trademark to capture thebmarket, and never reach the quality and engienering of the original product made in UK; i remember my second bike was a original AJS G series 500 cc single and still runs in hands of collector..
don't get this bike I bought a brand new one it has no power struggling badly on any hill electric start packed up within the first week same happened to my friends, instant rust problems 0 to 60 never I had a dt 50 when I was a kid that would of left this standing nice looking bike but bad lack of power regrets regrets regrets
Did anyone see a motorcycle 🤔🤣
Hello DAVE !!!!! Hope you are doing ok SIR!!!! I have a concern I want to ask you!!! I am thinking about a 2023 TRIUMPH Scrambler 900!!!! I like the looks!!! I watched the test comparison on the 1200 scrambler and the speed twin!!!! On the 900 scrambler ,does it have enough grunt, 64 h.p. New in Dallas priced at 11,750!!!! Seems reasonable!!!!! Enjoy all of your contents!!! Thank you!!DAVE!!!!! SCOTT TEXAS!!!!
"British" bikes, built in China. That whirring noise I heard in this video was surely Edward Turner spinning in his grave.
Hi my ole matey, yah how things have changed in the biking world. The 1st bike I ever rode was a 1971-2 CB Honda 125. I’ve gotta 2022 Triumph Bonneville Matt Black T120 and a XMax Yamaha Scooter.
Merry Xmas Northland rider.
@@johnmartin7158 Mostly old Triumphland at my place! Merry Christmas to you.