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Honda's CB125 impresses with its neo-retro styling and premium components. The Showa SFF-BP fork and radial-mount brakes offer excellent control. While the 15 hp engine struggles on highways, it's peppy enough for city use. Fuel efficiency is class-leading at around 45 km/l.
I've had my CB125R for 6 months now. Love the looks and build quality - feels like a bigger bike! Fuel efficiency is amazing. But acceleration is meh, especially with a pillion. Also, service costs are higher than expected. Still, no regrets for a first bike.
The Honda CB125R impresses with its premium build and neo-retro styling. Handling is nimble, perfect for urban commutes. However, the engine feels underpowered on highways. The TFT display is a nice touch, but some may find it unnecessary for a 125 cc bike. Ideal for beginners or city riders.
Honda deservedly have an almost peerless reputation for build quality and reliability, certainly among the big four Japanese manufacturers, and the CB125 maintains that tradition – however it’s not without fault.
Invitingly small, with a low seat height, slim proportions and light overall weight, the CB125F is both ridiculously easy to ride (which, along with being cheap and reliable is why it’s so popular with riding schools) and yet also so nimble, with fantastic manoeuvrability around town, that it also makes a great commuter, more than able to nip through congested traffic