HONDA SUPER CUB C125 (2021 - on) Review

This is not really a touring bike more a city bike so if you went long distances on this I have tou would need a break and a stop for petrol more often and on another larger bike

Not a superbike but great around town will do 60mph I have been down the motorway on this and if you stick in lane 1 no problem there riding at 50mph but don't expect big bike performance

Honda cubs throughout the years have always been world class for reliability and you get that with this never had a problem with mine

You get a quoted 180mpg I get around 100 miles on a £3-4 pound tank of petrol around £100 for a service depending on where you go

You get a built in alarm and has honda smart key as standard so just put key in pockets and start bike which I like you also have a built in clock and gear indicator on the dash and trip computer so you can see how any miles you have done in a trip

great all rounder

its a Honda

keep a trickle charger handy for long lay ups ...cause if the battery goes flat your stuck.

could do with a kick stand riding position is very uncomfortable if your over 5ft 9in very limited aftermarket parts available in UK

Rises very well around town

Enough power for getting you to work around town and a top speed of 60 to 65mph you can tour around the country lanes on this bike

So cheap to run high mpg and easy to ride can't stall it no clutch to worry about

Highest mpg on any petrol bike around with expensive petrol can't go wronflg with this bike

Has keyless ignition so l cant leave key in bike by mistake also has built in alarm no storage but can fit a top box on the rear rack for storage like I have

I’m about 70kg and it’s pretty good but it’s no sports bike. I haven’t tried adjusting the rear shocks yet, so there may be some improvement I can make. Brakes pull you up but need a strong squeeze. Rear drum brakes have no ABS but can lock the rear wheel. Engine braking is pretty strong actually.

It’s a single cylinder air cooled 125 designed for longevity and economy so power is not the big standout feature. Surprising pull at low revs will let you get ahead of traffic but it runs out of steam over about 80 kmh. It gets up to 100 and I’ve seen 110 on the speedo but that’s optimistic.

Honda quality is usually very good but the fit and finish on this bike seems to be a step above the ordinary. The cub is a significant bike for Honda and you can see that they’ve gone the extra mile with this bike.

You pay a premium over similar capacity bikes, but you get a premium product. Running costs are hilariously low. I was quoted $70 for home delivery from the dealer when I bought it, but I figured as that was more than half my estimated annual fuel cost, I went and picked it up and saved myself the money.

The Aussie model has rear pegs, colour coded rear rack, centre stand and side stand as well as led lights all round and keyless ignition with two fobs. There’s a very small side compartment on the right side that will take sunnies or mobile phone in addition to the small toolkit. There are plenty of storage add ons available online and these bikes are famous for their mule like carrying capacity.

With YSS shocks

Could do with a couple more bhp

It handles great on the gravel on the back roads.........but if they're wet (after a rain) then it fishtails a little so you have to be extra careful.

Plenty zippy ----- people need to remember this is NOT a motorcycle. lol

Hey --- it's a Honda

A bit pricey ---- especially since I have to invest another $400.00 for a different seat!!!

NO storage (Ya really need somewhere to at least put a light jacket and riding gloves!) ------- HORRIBLE seat --------- Can't even find a good selection of storage bags to put on it. Found a center bag which was neat but you had to get this "rack" which bolted on the sides which makes the bike look horrible.

40 miles is no problem but I am five foot eight with a 30 inch inside leg and it is perfect for me. In commuting roles and busy traffic the bike is unbeatable I also find that moving the bike around is so easy I am 62 and have a K1300GT as my other bike and When I have t\o go somewhere in the city it is the keys to the Cub I reach for. Away from the lights up to 40mph it beats most cars away from the go. The brakes are perfectly adequate for the weight and performance of the bike. I am also astonished by the cornering capabilities I only have 5mm chicken strips on the tyre edge which is a real hoot.

The engine is quite smooth and has a nice easy beat. It is not powerful but the secret really is keeping momentum so plan well ahead and keep the power on, blip the throttle on downshifts (as soon as the pedal de-clutches) this makes gears changing a pleasure. 3rd gear is the gear you will spend a lot of time in until it is run in then it will hold 4th no problem at 30mph.

Superb quality, I don't believe the chrome plastics will last forever but it looks great. The paint is so deep and beautiful it really gleams. There is one point to note! if you intend to fit a battery optimiser then you may have to file a flat on the terminals of the charger (as I did) to make it fit that is because the battery terminals are tiny and the charger terminal diameter hits the bottom of the battery terminal so it wont sit flat, it took me a while to figure what was going on.

I got in the first week 135 mpg in the following month I got 145mpg after 450 miles I now get 172 mpg. That mpg is fill to fill so is absolutely accurate and I believe it will get to 180 mpg. The secret is keeping momentum and planning well in advance, I drive the bike quite hard and I think the secret is getting as fast as you can to the speed limit. The engine is so tight when new it needs running in firmly without going daft.

The keyless ignition is a great feature as is the alarm. I like the fully enclosed chain and adjusting it is easy. The tyres grip really well, I cannot comment on wear but I think it will be slight. The seat is comfortable and the reach to the bars is spot on.

Personally I think the brakes are spot on. Plenty of progressive power and feel from the front. The rear is a drum set up but works well. Compared to the original Cub these brakes are awesome. The handling is very stable and predictable, the rear suspension can crash a little over the larger potholes. It tracks well around bends and is easy and safe to hustle along on.

It's a little vibey through the foot pegs and more so the bars when higher up the rev range. I fitted a set of grip puppies and the problem has disappeared. Up until about 250mls the motor felt very tight and lacked any real torque. Headwinds and gradients were a bit of a trial. After the 250ml mark the engine seemed to free up a little and felt much better. It took to about 900mls before it was performing to its full potential. The overall performance isn't startling but is good enough. On the flat it'll cruise at 60mph full loaded with camping gear.

Overall the finish is really good. I've had mine 12months now. There is a bit of corrosion on the brake pipe unions but nothing to get upset about. It starts on the button every time. I'm happy with it

Purchase price is a little on the high side , but hey it's a new 125cc Cub (insert smiley face). It sips fuel but in all honesty another 1/2 ltr fuel capacity would have been nice.

I like the dash set up. The LED lights are a nice touch. The fuel injection works faultlessly. However it should have had a side stand as original equipment and a dual seat.

The ride quality is not bad but crashes a bit on potholes. Otherwise handles well. The brakes are very poor indeed. The back brake is useless with no bite at all and too slow to respond (totally useless). The front brake is not much better needs a strong grip to slow down and is very spongy.

The engine is very nippy but very vibey over 40mph, overall not very good as it is very tiring to ride at speeds over 40mph.

usual honda build quality

Easily does 140 mpg driven hard.

There is no storage at all, the digital dash board cant be seen at all in certain light conditions, the fuel tank is too small, seat is far too far forwards and you start slipping forwards when braking or going down a steep hill. I had the optional carrier fitted and a top box. I had to remove the top box after two rides as it affected the handling too much and the wind was blowing the back of the bike all over the place.

Ride is a little harsh but not unbearably so. Brakes excellent, front disc works well, not managed to encourage the ABS along just yet but overall the machine inspires great confidence and on back lanes its lightness makes it much easier to handle there than my larger machines. Taken in context the handling is exactly where it should be: light, predictable and rewarding.

Gear indicator is clear, fuel gauge is handy, speedo easy to read, trip meters easy to use: simple! Hinged seat is easy to use and the optional rack is very handy. Fuel filling is easy even though it is an infrequent occurrence. Leg shields work quite well and I am 6 feet tall. Enclosed chain is a great thing. In order to study things other than the anatomy of the elbow I did need to fit mirror extensions, something which potential owners may wish to reflect on.