Comments on: Honda CBR125R

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:28:00 +0000

I bought a used low-mileage CBR125R about a year ago for fairly cheap. I find it is a great commuter. It has excellent mileage, is very reliable, and is cheap for maintenance and parts. (Example, a windstorm blew it over a couple of weeks ago and the impact bent a clip-on handgrip. Price to repair was $23.)

Performance is even decent in the city traffic. The only disadvantage is that once you get up to about 85 KPH (that’s about 50 MPH) it really starts to lose steam, and tops out at about 110 KPH (65 MPH).

By: NIk

NIk — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:34:09 +0000

I bought Honda cbr125r 3 months ago and Now I just love it.
It really saves your money on fuel. It gives you good average. Many guys said me that 125cc is quite less but on HOnda cbr 125r you don’t feel that. When its really windy (especially if wind is blowing towards you) you really strugle to keep with the speed.
But other than that its fantastic. Good pickup and you can pass between 2
cars easily and CONFIDENTLY.
Easy to handle and would recommend to any starting learner.

By: sean

sean — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:50:31 +0000

I have recently just bought one of these! i am waiting to pick it up as i ordered the special addition one, i am 6 ft tall im now hoping i fit on it. I have never ridden a bike before but im sooo ready to learn.

I am so excited!

Sean

By: sm00thpapa

sm00thpapa — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:40:21 +0000

Nice bike, wish it was street legal in America. It would be sitting in my garage right now if it was.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:12:22 +0000

As a new rider, you cant go past this one. The powers perfect for learning how to RIDE…not just punching the throttle in a straight line.
As far as looks are concerned, its a sexy bike. Theres a good reason why they call it a babyblade… (honda cbr1000 rr Fireblade)
I’m a tall skinny guy but still feel at home on the thing… its light, great price, fast enough, looks great and is a good starting pathway to the big bikes once I get the experience.

If your starting out… I beg you, go for a test ride. I promise you it will be in your garage the following day.

By: JBBrown

JBBrown — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:02:33 +0000

For reference I am 5’10 and 180lbs and this bike moves out pretty good.

By: JBBrown

JBBrown — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:59:21 +0000

This bike is a riot! Great for buzzing around the back roads and very forgiving. My wife has just taken up biking for the first time and has had no trouble on this little gem. Oh and the same goes for me.

By: patrick

patrick — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:03:35 +0000

hi,
im a novice rider and i really like the look of the Honda CBR125R, but the article said its not so good for a tall rider. Im 1.9m tall, could anyone tell me if thats too tall for this bike? thanks

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:47 +0000

My first bike was a kawaski gpz305, second honda xl250 streat/strail, third bike kawaski kz550, forth honda sabre 1100 super powerful, then a nighthawk 450..then i got into scooters..currently i own a yamaha bws 50 great little kick around…last year 2008..i bought a honda cbr125r, the little bike can perform, easy on gas, works for short highway trips, and like metioned has limitations which are good, speeding tickets are very expensive, you can still get a speeding ticket on the cbr125, but less likely, i find myself just wanting to cruise, but on the back road with speed limits ranging from 80 to 90klms..well thats were the fun starts,,know how to drive the bike is what makes it count, i don’t red line my bike but i do bring er up 9.5 and 10 on the tack..reving er up makes it work. i recently did the ride for the cure, the cabot trail in nova scotia canada..three mountains over close to over 200klms with hundreds of bikes on the ride..the bike made me smile and it got more attention than the big bikes cause its a 125..guys would just stop and look er over…so ya no i’m 5 10 and weight 180..i don’t feel or look to big on it..i’ve asked around..i think if your 6 feet your maxing it out in the height department..if your 5 10 and weight 250 you may fit..but you’ll look to big…I would say if your between 5 and 6 feet and weight under 180 the bike will pass in the comfort department….

By: Tony Sutton

Tony Sutton — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:10:06 +0000

I’m just getting back into riding after being away from it for 30 years. I bought the bike because I’m a sucker for a pretty face and because I knew Honda’s reputation for reliability. I’d read some great reviews on it. The price was excellent. Lots of twisty roads here in NL, which is ideal for this little beast. It’s a great bike for the beginner to learn on. The lack of power can be a problem, but if you respect the bike’s limitations, you’ll be ok. (Don’t get into any duels with 18 wheelers!) Stick to city commuting and rural roads with lots of nice turns and enjoy the ride. This bike will make you smile… a lot.