Sport · 2012

Honda CBR125E

Item: Honda CBR125E
Rating: 4.2
Author: Kim

4.2 overall·Reviewed by Kim·Beginner

Personal notes

My first bike. Nothing builds confidence like a CBR125 — light, easy and never scary.

What I loved

Featherlight
Cheap to run
Forgiving

What felt challenging

Underpowered on highway
Small for taller riders

Ratings

overall

4.2

comfort

4.0

confidence

4.7

highway

3.2

city

4.8

beginner

4.9

Final verdict

"The perfect first bike if you'll mostly stay in the city."

— Kim

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