Honda CB125 Ride Review - Riding a vintage Honda!

In this ride review video, I am checking out Honda's 1973 CB125 S. This beautiful bike only has 6k original miles! Can a 50 year old motorcycle survive in today's world? Let's find out together!

[timp]

My brother bought a brand new CB12S in 1980. He taught me how to ride on that bike, lots of adventures, great memories with a great little bike.

[stiggy]

My first bike was an '84 CB125S. Even with all 6'7" 235lbs of me on it, it would still take me to work at 55-60mph. Well, unless there was a headwind lol. Something magical about the old small displacement Hondas. Just pure fun.

[timkis]

americans forget soichiro honda filled the world with bikes that size & smaller LONG before the first cb750 was ever designed.that little bike is in great shape.little bikes remind us of why we love bikes in the first place.im sure you had a blast.thanks bud.

[paulquigley]

I started riding in 1973 here in Australia with a CB175. My bike was very worn out but had twin ‘ hot dog’ mufflers on it so it sounded great. My best mate had a brand new red CB175 which I was of course envious of. We would go on long rides together. My bike was always that little bit faster than his(61mph vs 60mph!) but his was always so much more economical. This video takes me back 50 years to where it all started for me. Thank you for sharing about the wonderful little 125 with us. It’s not the speed that matters but the freedom of the journey.

[larryg.]

... Wow, at 70 y/o now, a buddy just offered me a '77 CB 125S to buy from him ... We are in a rural mountain community... So, mainly this will save mpg from being used in my truck or other cars ... And hopefully, will make for a nice summer toy ... Thanks for your assessment of this Honda ... Regards ...

[Robert]

Gorgeous little bike. I first learned to ride when I was 13 or 14 on one of these when I lived in Indonesia. A group of us rented 4 or 5 of them one Saturday and rode them all over the private compound where we lived. It was the most amazing experience to be on it and I was immediately hooked on motorcycles. I had to wait two more years before I finally got my first bike.

[martron]

My dad bought this exact same bike in 1973, I was 11 years old, he picked me up from school the day he bought it, I was so excited! We had it about a year, then one day my dad asked us kids if we wanted to keep it, or sell it and buy the three of us 10 speed bicycles, I wanted to keep it of course but I was outvoted by my older brother and sister. I was in love with that bike and thought one day it would be all mine but, it wasn’t to be. I watched the new buyer ride off into the sunset with MY motorcycle! It was the saddest day of my 11 year old life! I’ve been looking to buy the same bike with the candy orange paint but they are very rare.
That sure is a nice example you have there!

[mortdk]

Perfect weather, beautiful landscape. And nice camera work. You really captured the sensation of riding a motorbike spot on. And that gorgeous little Honda really sounds sweet. Who needs more?

[DàvidNewton-uq]

Bought one brand new in 1972 when i was 17, great little bike to learn on as it wasn't to fast but was a lot of fun, had it for a year then passed my test and bought a 1973 T100R. Great days.

[papaballoon]

I rode a 1985 for 19 years. Great little bike. Lots of fun and really economical. In 2014 i finally sold it to buy a250. I still miss it..

[ironcast]

I had one just like it back in the '90's. Mine was not in quite that beautiful condition but was quite presentable. It was one of the many bikes that I picked up through the years just to fix and resell and earn money. I remember having it licensed and on the road for awhile.

[kimetogo]

This is one of them bikes when younger I couldn't afford but wanted one. A great little bike. Thanks for bringing back memories of my younger riding days. That example is in perfect condition. Cheers

[marknice]

I had one of these in 1981/2, it was around 9 years old and I paid around 125 or 150 GBP for it. I used it as daily transport in and around Eastbourne England. The longest trip I took was a round-trip to Brighton approximately 55 miles. Performed flawlessly. Very reliable and economical. I rode along the A27 main road. The ride home was late evening in the dark and I was quite chilly when I got home. My wife and Son had taken the train and we had a fun day out in Brighton.

[nancypotterf]

I can't believe the fabulous condition it's in, did John restore it ? I have a 1970 Honda CL 100 and I can get it up to 60 mph so I bet that thing Will go 65 mph easy. How long has John had the bike ? From the looks of it it's hard to believe it's exactly 50 years old. You meet the nicest people on a Honda, as their slogan goes . To me their is nothing more reliable than a Honda as far as their engines go. Have had many Honda cars and have three motorcycles now. I have a 2021 Honda Monkey 125 cc and a 1972 Honda CT 70 Mini Trail, and my blue Honda 1970 CL 100 . They are so much fun, your scenery was beautiful, where is that ? Blessings

[tombartram]

My friends brother had a motorbike when I was 2nd year comp and took me on the back. I felt really hard & really brave. Really fast scary and exciting.
Only later did I learn that this mean bike was a cb125s.
It seemed a lot bigger back then!

[frios]

My first bike was a 1975 Honda xl 175, man was that a cool little bike.

[lastrelic]

This year is going to be my first motorcycle season. I'm starting out on a similar bike. A 1970 Honda CB125SS (a twin). It's fun to see how people are reminicing about these when they were my age😂

[postersm]

10:14 I'm pretty sure the N is the neutral indicator. Like the high beam and turn indicator.

[postersm]

Oh my god that thing is so clean. It was made in July 1972. I was made in May 1971. I think the bike is in better shape then me!!!! Super cool!!!

[flexjay]

My first 3, single cylinder bikes were Honda, 50, 100, 500 cc. They were all super reliable :)