2020 Honda CT125 Hunter Cub Trail - Big Ownership Review!

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Honda CT125 or now known fondly as the 2021Trail 125 in the USA . Here is my big 1500 klm ride report or 1,000 miles of a full 3 month ownership review of this great little classic workhorse.
This bike has just been released in the USA as the Honda Trail 125 in the past few weeks but know elsewhere like in Australia as the Honda Hunter or the Honda hunter cub
it's a great little 8 HP go anywhere machine which i have tried in all types of country counditions.

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@localsms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi where did you get all your accessories from?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbxjiq2EvdzDoJc.html

@localsms 3 жыл бұрын

Ride with Warro sick! Thanks warro

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@localsms all good

@rossbertram7997 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Accessories

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@rossbertram7997 thanks sent you a clip

@goriIIaboyz72 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Warro. You are doing an absolute service to all of us around the world waiting for ours to show up. But mostly making us jealous.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

in that case nice clip coming next on those tyres performing on a hill pulling 300 lbs two up...lol

@edwardsp1916 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warro. I'm really tempted with the CT125 after watching your informative videos. All the best.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

overall its a pretty neat little package

@richardharmon5682 3 жыл бұрын

Another informative and thorough review of the CT125.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

thanks RH!

@jps8941 3 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video you're filming is spot on. You're so lucky to have a wife to come with you. I'm interested in this bike it hits all the checkmarks it's interesting that the bikes that I'm interested in haven't come to Canada yet this one and the RE meteor. I just hope when they get here they're not overpriced.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

i'd like to try out the meteor 350 myself. i think it would be an interesting ride too

@StephanoHamez 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear reviews from Australia 🇦🇺

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@lalagulutmankhail 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, don't worry about paint wear off it brings character to the bike

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@TrulyUnfortunate 3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to street bikes I've always had high powered monsters. Same with dirt bikes I've had over the years. But there's just something about these little bikes that intrigues me.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

true! they are like riding a toy...lol not a motorcycle or thats what i think

@mattshawfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Best reviews on the postie. Cant wait to get one

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

nice compact easy to ride bike

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

true with all 3 comments -great bike!

@clangerbasher 3 жыл бұрын

Looks even betterer with all the accessories. :)

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

thanks. happy to hear you like the added goodies...lol

@nl5421 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike! I hope it will be available in Europe next year

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@papachis9535 Жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely and useful little bike for sure no question, but I do reckon that the “few” additions that you have made (e.g. gearing, shocks, seat, bars etc) will make a pretty substantial difference over stock. So, thanks for the informative review and well done on your choice of upgrades. Keep it up.

@ridewithwarro Жыл бұрын

glad it helped...cheers

@bruceanderson8720 3 жыл бұрын

enjoyed! very detailed, interesting review _ looks like a fun bike _ best wishes _ have fun!

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@stephenrogers9664 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@walterpalmer2749 3 жыл бұрын

The gas can is a "must" if on a journey. Great addition. I much prefer this color scheme. A manageable, affordable, fun motorcycle.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

agree there...nother better than an extra 5 litres of gas

@barrywebber100 2 жыл бұрын

Very neat bike, thanks for posting.

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

happy to hear you like the look of the new cycle

@findingneutral 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Your accessorization is great. This bike is going to break sales records... again...

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

could too. time will tell on that one but at the moment its pretty popular and in high demand so its well on target

@MsMycene Жыл бұрын

Looking awesome

@ridewithwarro Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@keithtrent4446 3 жыл бұрын

I like the upgrades and the riding videos you do .Great job! I watched a video where a guy turned his handle bars holders around and it moved his bars forward. I did mine and it is definitely more roomy and comfortable. I also noticed while I was waxing the bike that the 10mm bolt and scrub extension on bottom of the foot pegs can be removed and then you have cleated pegs, plus around 1/2 inch lower peg height. It really felt better for me because of my prosthetic leg. It don't have to bend as much. Feels more roomy too. What is the best sprocket setup you have decided on?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

i have no trouble with the riding position but thats a good tip regardless. at the moment and after todays ride or should i say this mornings 25klm ride i still am satisfied with the 13t front/41t rear sprocket combo BUT that switch might not be for every-one. around that 75 kph GPS or say 50 mpg on a normal speedo reado out its sitting on around 7000 revs but what i do like about that is the engine is lively and more exciting to ride and the bike is far more rewarding on dirt or on hilly type winding roads. if you are on good flat out open country or in town running -no need for it or just try 13t front on stock sprocket

@grantsimpson628 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate.... very informative. Looks like a fun little machine, mate can I ask your rough height?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

sure....5.9"

@Budivedder 3 жыл бұрын

Good review I like it

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@yogid21 3 жыл бұрын

She's a beauty mate.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

thanks glad to hearyou liked the look of it

@msfitoyfactory4692 3 жыл бұрын

Does that particular headlamp guard block your lighting (hi and low beam)? How much better is that new seat as compared to the original? Thanks mate!

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

does slightly but not a big deal. new seat looks beeter but lacks padding so original is much softer

@rhino5506 3 жыл бұрын

Classic Aussie bike, abit off topic mate but I’m thinking of picking up a Yamaha DT175 to use on road and any information on them would be greatly appreciated. I’m stuck with a Yamaha BWS 100 Scooter at the moment but I can’t complain as I enjoy my 2 strokes.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

had one last year for a while but traded it in. was a nice loooking bike but i had a bit of trouble getting it going properly so bought a new bike kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ht93fpynsJvZZJs.html

@giriyoong 3 жыл бұрын

Warro,the upgrade of 13/41 gear ratio is mainly for hilly regions,right? ..for power/faster wise, it's better on the big bore 42,right?thanks.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

that would be correct on the big bore but unless you can install it yourself it could end up a bit costly in the pocket. although the 13/41t is pretty quick to 80 kph GPS

@strokenumber3 3 жыл бұрын

Good bike, bombproof

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

i think so and pretty neat to ride too. dare i say more like a toy...lol

@johnrichardson9367 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video and bike

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, happy to share how it runs

@ruahinesrider 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a popular bike,look like a heap fun Warro.

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

yeah its a bit of a riot to ride. only 8 hp but still a fun little bike

@ruahinesrider 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro There's just something about them.Fun factor.

@jakubstawicki6387 2 жыл бұрын

Super machine

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks-great looking bike in the camo style of paint

@terrykeil6751 3 жыл бұрын

I like the bike from your videos...I am 6'1", would this be too small and uncomfortable for me?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

probably ok i think and better still if you could get bar risers to lift it up say another inch or so.

@melovessumguns3828 3 жыл бұрын

So what was the approximate weight you had on this bike and how did two people effect the performance of the bike?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

roughly300 lbs in total and with the new gearing the performance up to 80 kph wasn't really efected that much at all-if any.

@timtelford1189 3 жыл бұрын

Nice reveiw mate, what size and brand of tyres did you put on and how do they compare to stock tyres?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

just picked the tyres up from ebay under postie bike. but after numerous runs i would not recommend the 3.0 tyre size as it actually slowed the bike down. worked well on the rear only for traction but far too big for both wheels on a 8hp bike i pickedup more performac when i dropped to a 13t front sprocket and then lost it immediately with the duel wheel tyre change

@timtelford1189 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro did you put 3" front and back ?or 2.75" on front

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@timtelford1189 i put 3.00 front and back and thatslowed it down. then i pulled the 3.0 off the front and went back to the stock tyres and it was again pretty quick with 13t sprocket. best bet would be smaller size as i didn't expect it to slow down with the big tyre mod but thinking it over- too much rubber to move along on 8 hp

@andrewgreen6060 3 жыл бұрын

Warro, you had the Honda XR190 a while back. Atm, it's $1800 cheaper, bigger wheels, same weight (with accessories fitted to CT125), presumably better suspension; plus all the racks and stuff come as standard. CT125 has ABS and auto clutch of course which XR190 does not. What are your thoughts comparing the two? Any reason you didn't keep the XR190 for longer? I'm about same height / weight as you. Thanks!

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

i think the xr190 is as good and probably better value $$$ wise too BUT when you buy the CT125 you are really buying a trip back in time for most buying or in my case anyway. so thats where i think it really differs from other bikes as it is steep in history. so nothing wrong with the 190 and its a great little bike and is very well priced and will do everything the CT will do and probably more BUT AGAIN its not the same sitting on it. now say that idea of history side doesn't worry you-in that case you'll be happy with the 190. after-all at the end of the day they are both honda bikes so you won't be jumping ship...lol

@andrewgreen6060 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro Thanks Warro. Double the power (XR = 16hp) will help me on the sealed roads getting to the dirty bits too! Only thing that bothers me (both bikes) is that centrifugal oil spinner instead of a proper paper oil filter. Looking forward to your vid on servicing one of those... I see (on XR) it's not due until 12000km. Interesting!

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgreen6060 i'd just go magnetic oil plug and very regular oil chages. btw the person i sold the xr190 still has the bike and its going well. i should doa side by side run

@MRTPR 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at one of these, they looked great. Just a little expensive.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! they certainly know how to charge

@samiam5326 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike! If you could only have one bike would it be this or your RE Pegasus?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! pretty hard to answer. the enfield's more a sealed road runner and the ct125 can do both.

@samiam5326 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro thanks.

@FrayAdjacentTX 2 жыл бұрын

What is limiting top speed? Engine RPM? I think they're topping around 54-55MPH. I'd like to be able to hit 60MPH reliably if possible, should I pick up a CT125. They're as rare as hen's teeth in the US right now.

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

what you have to look at 60 mph is out of the question and as soon as the bike see a hill -it faints. so what to do? buy the bike and do a run-in and then fit a 13T front sprocket. it will give it far more get up and go-check my history heaps of clips on it- and hold 50 mph gps easy sure you'll se 60 mph on the speedo stock-did a clip on that too but the speedo is out by a good 5 mph this bike was sold months ago and i bought 2 or 3 new bikes. saying that i missed the fun i had on this ct125 so went out and bought this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8B9lbmb0ZauiWw.html

@jamesboardman609 3 жыл бұрын

Gesh Warro, you should be a sales person for Honda!, lol. I was just wondering, were you riding those turns with the new knobbies on the bike? And kinda a personal question, you don’t have to answer but, is your wife Philipino by chance? My wife is...😁

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

no just the stock tyres and yes she is. put in 35 years with her...lol

@smartassist9700 3 жыл бұрын

So you changed the sprockets for better pull/push on load? Hmmm. Lol wife in water. Sorry, I could imagine though! Lol. Can you give a Guess target cost of “all” upgrades thus far? I have lost count.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

in aud i'd say close on $2k but these is a bit of a waste of $$$ there. looking back some i would put on again and some not so. so best move is don't jump in early with mods before you test the water...lol best mod to date and the cheapest -13t front sprocket under AUD$20 add another AUD$20 for the rear and you have a reall hill climber

@Panchiks16 3 жыл бұрын

Класс! Моя мечта!

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

that too

@marioontheroof8551 2 жыл бұрын

Hello warrao, i just wonder when u did ur first service? The dealer told me to do it when pass 1,000 km, but i may need to do it after 1,000 mile, will that be fine to this bike? Thank you

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

i actually did mine at 300 miles

@marioontheroof8551 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro Thank you. I think it's better do mine first at around 500km.

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

@@marioontheroof8551 that would be best idea and after that your free to ride drama free

@daveinwla6360 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I noticed that you use the 95 "Vortex" grade of petrol. Is that the mid-grade of fuel in Oz? Is the engine able to run on the 91 grade "ULP"?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

91 is our unleaded low grade but the local dealers usually tell me just use 95 so thats what i use. i'd say you could use the 91 as lots of cars do but i never use the e10 stuff....ever...lol

@daveinwla6360 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro - As I recall, the compression ratio of the CT125 is 8:1 - low enough to use 91 Research Octane Number (RON) easily. I wonder why a dealer would advise you to use 95 RON. If there's a problem with 91 RON, it may be with the local refiner.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@daveinwla6360 i dont think anyone cares much about petrol here as long as its not e10- most don't like that stuff...lol

@daveinwla6360 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro - With the high fuel efficiency of the CT125, I don't think most owners would worry about the cost of a higher octane grade. But for some owners in some parts of the world who use the bike for everyday transportation, the cost of fuel and the octane grade available to them might be important.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

@@daveinwla6360 could be too. watch next clip on the new tyre performing on a hill climb two up . very interesting and coming up shortly

@jaymorgan4475 2 жыл бұрын

Now you just need to do a Big Bore kit. 142cc.

@ridewithwarro 2 жыл бұрын

im still waiting to see if say they upgrade this 125cc unit to a 150cc plus run duel channel abs too. bike has been discontoinued here in OZ after failing to meet the new duel channel braking law from last November

@rossbertram7997 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get all the accessories from ?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbxjiq2EvdzDoJc.html

@RS-co4fu 3 жыл бұрын

What does the crossbar do on the handlebars?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

not much at all...i'd say!

@joelnewburn6199 6 ай бұрын

What size are your tires?

@ridewithwarro 6 ай бұрын

stock

@richardshilling2958 3 жыл бұрын

You must have got a Friday bike I'd send it back! Second kick on a honda! Disgraceful hee hee 😁

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

plus i think that is the only time i actually tried the kicker...lol have not been ear it since.

@evergeendata 3 жыл бұрын

what is the top speed now with the new gearing?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

80 kph via GPS is easy which on a stock bike would be reading close on 85/90 via speedo. clip out later today on that gearing- watch it perform!

@evergeendata 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro cheers thanks

@ogu06u80 3 жыл бұрын

Is it tube or tubeless ?

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

tubed.

@garygullikson6349 3 жыл бұрын

Riding 2 up advice: Going up a sharp incline, front wheel may lift , bike does back flip, rider and passenger falls backward, not good situation. Riding two up on a two-rut trail, front wheel goes over center and into other rut in a curve, bike, rider, and passenger go down suddenly. Happened to me and passenger years ago on my first CT-90. Make sure untrained riders know how to operate throttle, semi-automatic shift and brakes.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

all good info there

@giriyoong 3 жыл бұрын

..I meant the big bore 142(retired Okie).

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

spot on there! oakie hasthe big bore and got it and installed it at a very hard to beat price. i am jealous...lol

@playtime.5526 3 жыл бұрын

According to my local Honda dealer a CT125 has been bought by a rural Australia Post contractor. I’m still waiting for mine to arrive.

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

he shpould enjoy that ride

@seandenny2412 3 жыл бұрын

Hey dude you’re on the wrong side of the road and KPH I need some mph give me the American version of that LOL

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

i'm usually doing conversions as i go too...lol must have missed it on this one

@leeinwis 4 ай бұрын

They sell out before they get to the dealership .

@ridewithwarro 4 ай бұрын

their main issue i think is its overpriced and underpowered.

@seandenny2412 3 жыл бұрын

It’s because it’s a Honda man had in my whole life there a dynamo machine

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

true words there-great bikes!

@scarter9447 3 жыл бұрын

Id love to see an electric conversion of this bike.. i have to do it.. its a dream of mine. (ex postie here (like u))

@ridewithwarro 3 жыл бұрын

that would be a rather cool ride indeed! actually wouldn't mind an electric bike myself. just to see how they feel to ride one

@scarter9447 3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithwarro See if you can get hold of one of those 'Zero DSR' bikes.. NewZeroland is my goto for emoto.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htWdnauptrDKqJ8.html