Naked · 2023
Honda CB125F
4.0 overall·Reviewed by Shelly D·Beginner
Quick take
"Small guts but super fun"
Personal notes
I chose this bike due to not wanting to be overwhelmed with power when I’ve never ridden before and being a Honda I knew it was a brand I could trust. The parts are cheap, it’s so cheap to run and what it lacks in its power it makes up for in manoeuvrability. I’ve dropped this bike, I’ve hit the tarmac on this bike, I’ve fishtailed on it and I’ve hit neutral a few more times than I’d like to admit and it takes my mistakes and keeps on going! I may not be able to flat foot it as someone who’s 5’4” but on the occasions I have misjudged my balance it’s been an easy bike to get back on again! I’d say this is a good entry level bike for commuting in town and casual runs!
What I loved
- Lightweight
- Cheap on fuel
- Parts are cheap to replace/fix
- Seat is very comfy
- Manoeuvres easily
- Easy to do maintenance yourself without being overwhelmed
What felt challenging
- Small tires
- Barely hits 100 unless on a flat straight road
- Very vibrational over 70 k’s an hour
- Hard winds will make you feel like the bike is going to blow over because it’s so lightweight
- Going uphill will remind you of its lack of power
Ratings
overall
4.0
comfort
4.0
confidence
3.5
highway
2.5
city
5.0
beginner
5.0
