I bought a Sinnis Terrain 125 three years ago to use as a lightweight commuter - a role it fulfilled admirably. In fact I enjoyed riding it so much I sold my larger bikes because I just wasn't using them anymore. It is designed as a true adventure bike from the ground up and the build quality is excellent. Lots of nice features for adventure riders such as the top mounted intake for the airbox so you are less likely to flood it when fording rivers and streams. If you do manage to get water in the airbox there is a drain by the monoshock. Speaking of the monoshock it's FULLY adjustable for preload, rebound, and damping. Fun Fact 1: If you are a novice rider, regardless of what bike you get, at some point you WILL drop it. (Oh yes, you will.) Because this bike comes with front and rear crash bars as standard it can survive such events with no major damage. Adventure bikes get dropped all the time in real life. Fun Fact 2: If you are looking for a 125 to pass your motorcycle test with a view to then getting something bigger/better/faster/dafter this is the bike to get. For many new riders the hardest parts of the practical test are those manoeuvres that are performed at s-l-o-w speeds. Good news! Low speed manoeuvres on this bike are super easy. Much easier than trying to do them on a sports bike. Modifications I made to my bike: As it comes the tool kit is located under the seat where it rubs/presses on the ECU. Much better to tuck the tool kit away in one of the bodywork voids to the side of the tail light. Fitted a Dimple magnetic sump plug. Umm... that's it. Didn't feel the need to alter or change anything else. I have no hesitation in recommending this bike. It is extremely robust and reliable. It can cruise all day at 50mph and scamper up and down the Pennine hills with ease. Did I mention that I ride every day in ALL weathers? P.S. ACF-50 is your friend ;-)

I traded my r1200gsa triple black for an r1250gsa on the 1st July, and I’m still trying to work out how two bikes can be the same yet miles apart in everything. Not a ball tickling sensation like the KTM’s, but it does everything and more and still leaves me with a massive smile across the old boat race. Stay safe my bearded fellow, enjoy those extra ponies and live you life.

massive fan of this channel learning so much as I go' Im a 51 year old professional bus driver ashamed of riding a Honda PCX 125 scooter on the dreaded L-plate's {pizza boy style} Im now looking to buy myself a geared bike to learn about proper riding and this sinnis ticks all the boxes also looking to get some serious miles under my belt and who knows maybe even recording my adventures after the test and these video clips just push me even further towards my dream, being a professional driver I would also love to see more road craft videos if possible along with how to get started uploading footage, take care everyone and keep safe,

Hoping you weren't going to cheat us out of the reveal and in any case, it's always good to hear your light hearted, self deprecating and honest view on any bike. Keep up the good work Brucey!

Aaaaaahhhhh, the relief! The suspenders have been killing me since last week. Had me foxed. I went KTM. 😄 Enjoy the new bike. Ride safe.

Loved this reveiw, being sensible about the bike and what it can do, and you really sounded like you had a glass. Keep it shiny side up.

You’ve joined ‘the clan’!......you’ll love the bike, I have no doubt! I was the chap who offered you mine to test last year.....in the good old days! Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it in the coming months/years! Stay safe Bruce!

360 camera on the back of the bike was great, made it feel as if we are a passenger sitting on the pillion seat riding with you. keep the excellent Vid's coming.

My lad has one, over 8k miles on it now, 67 plate since new. Only drawback really has been how hard it is to get a new air filter for it. Its managed me and him on it on several occasions past 60mph. Touching 70 with just him on it but he's young and light! He's on Heidenau front and Metzeler rear tyres now and uses it for his daily commute.

Great to see a Vlogger reviewing a new starter bike. These are the machines the next generation will start their motorbike journeys on. Keep up the good work.

I get similar mpg from my NC700XA, usually around 180 - 90 before last bar flashes. I'm a bit lighter than you, but not too much. One thing I did notice on the Sinnis is there doesn't appear to be a vibes through the mirrors, a good plus point, especially for learner or newbie riders. Also nice to see some back lanes of Kent. I used to live just outside Lenham and cycled around many of the lanes between there and Tunbridge Wells. Keep the vids coming

I have had a Sinnis Scrambler for a year and a half. Great bike but a bit small (even for me at-5'7") so thinking of trading up to the Terrain. This video has helped me no end to see how well it copes. I am impressed. The trip Paul and Holly did on the Mongol Rally makes you realise just how capable and robust these little bikes are. Many thanks.

Just been to look at one of these today - like you I'm a good weight and height, but looking at this for my wife and I to share until I do my full A license next year. Thought top speed even with someone out weight would be a wee little bit more, as I've seen the Hoodlum (also by Sinnis) do a decent speed. Nice bike to sit on and perfect weight for my missus to handle, and also with panniers and top box it's perfect for her to carry her PPE for work (mobile home care) so all in all you've helped me make up my mind as to a first joint bike for us both!

Loving these vids on the little Sinnis! Also, I can 2nd the comment about the Honda dealer & cafe; great food & service, I dropped in once as my lid lost a visor screw on the way to Dover. I'd not bought it from them but they sorted it FoC! 👍 No surpises on the new bike... 🤣

Little bikes are lots of fun, because you pretty much ride them as hard and fast as possible all the time. Even though "full speed" isn't much, it still feels fun to know you're going as fast as possible all the time :)

Hi. Firstly, I love your channel so keep it up (without wishing to sound too sycophantic). I’ve been fortunate enough to have owned many bikes and I never thought I’d buy a GS. After a test ride I was sold - took delivery in March (just before lockdown) of exactly the same bike as yours (same colour and spec’) so I’ll be keen to see your views and mod’s. I am completely blown away how good it is TBH All the best.

Good video Bruce and congrats on your new bike look forward to seeing you out on it.

Loving the reveal. I upgraded to the 1250 Rallye HP just before lockdown and agree it’s a nice upgrade from my previous GS. In the real world the 1250 motor is all you need on the road.

I need that to make deliveries here in the states.

Great video bud! Love that you included a 125cc machine in your roster of videos. They get forgotten so easily. My first bike was a Sachs XTC 125 Supersport in yellow with red brake callipers and a red rear spring. Until you started it, you could have mistaken it for a Ducati! I loved it. Since then, various bikes, all great fun, but that one was kind of special. Huge thumbs up for going full time on the channel. I wish you every success!

Love your new bike! i found the windscreen terrible for directing all the wind at my lid making it very noisy even with ear plugs in (it doesnt matter which position you set it), so i changed it for a shorter sports screen which is miles better and it looks great 😎 😎 😎

thank god it's a GS i was dreading the unveiling. nice vid. Happy New Bike🏍🤤🤤🤤🤤👍

nothing boring about it mate!!! awesome choice for a new bike.. I got the Adventure! Best bike ever owned!

For bimbling around and short commutes i can imagine that's a great bike for easy low stress biking and 2.5 grand is great value when you think how much "proper" bikes cost these days. My name suggestion for the new GS is Ingrid. 👍

Some riding... a ram... a mount... your stick jiggling about.. all this with some wind round your helmet. Good video Bruce, not into 125's but still a cracking vid as per usual

I too had been wondering, and having JUST bought a s/h 2017 R1200GS, was deliberating on what you might have next? I was thinking KTM Super Duke GT.....well done for throwing us off the scent...

One day. You'll be too big deal with your million subs to dedicate this kind of video to a 125cc. The best video in this segment. Thanks buddy.

Great to see you enjoying the Garden of England! She's got a lot to offer and now you know where I am based you must come and visit. The bike looks like the perfect short hop commuter and an intro to full on touring. Name for new bike? Got to be female and German, Freya. Wife to Odin, mother to Thor and the start of the weekend is named after her.

Great choice on the new bike Bruce! I did the same a lil while ago. 👌😊 Trust you'll have many happy miles.

Enjoyed the review, glad to see a different market and demographic given some air time. Loving the colours of the new bike. When are you touring again? Cheers Darren

Great video. I'm thinking about getting a 125cc again as a cheaper way to commute than my BMW. I'm around your height and weight, so this is helpful. Thanks.

Great review of a bike most of us wouldn't consider. We lived in south Kent for five years, fabulous lanes and beautiful countryside.

I like your GS Rallye, Bruce 👍 Having ridden nothing but sports bikes for over 30yrs, I’m currently on my 2nd GSA (Triple Black TE) and a couple of weeks ago I had the (sports bike) itch, so I test rode the S1000XR... very nice, but ended up ordering my 3rd consecutive with GSA (Rallye TE), which I collect next week.

I've asked the kids and told them you've got a new tractor... Sophie has suggested Demeter, the Greek Goddess of the harvest. Layla has suggested Merida, Scottish Disney princess 👸 Cracking vid mate, that Sinnis is a bargain. You sounded very relaxed and "in the zone", you belong on 2 wheels. I like the over the shoulder footage of the 360 mate.

Nice unbiased review that, both Sinnis and Lexmoto look to be producing affordable bikes (not everyone can afford a GS or Multistrada) so it’s good when respected vloggers like yourself does reviews on these type of bikes. Any plans on reviewing any more affordable bikes in the future?

What a great little bike..! And it managed to outrun a squirrel even with your amply ballasted frame. Loved the review and if it came in a 250cc option I’d be seriously tempted.. 👍 (Had a feeling the new bike would be another BMW..!)

Looks ok but not got enough punt on top end speed.

Another fab real world review, loving all your doing at the minute keep up the good work and you deserve every success👍 Had me going about the reveal but I'm glad to see your head ruled over your heart with the new bike. The 1250 is still a great bike I got my 1250 gsa just before lockdown so I'm trying to make up the miles now! 🤣🤣 I love it 👍

I think the bike looks great, too many people ready to ridicule new blood coming into riding this genre of bike. Part of the ladder of life and a good reminder for those how lucky they are to have a bigger capacity bike and a full licence. Good on ya Mr Teapot 👍

Just brought my son a sinnis Apache, after he did his CBT I’d heard horror story’s about build quality, it’s not terrible for a budget bike and you get a lot for your money compared to what you would pay for the equivalent European or Japanese bike, as an entry point into motorcycles it a decent thing. Cracking review.

I'm a bit late watching this but a great video and good to see my local roads just outside Dover.

Get yourself the UAV Forecast App, a must if your sticking your mavic up, also drone assist which will give you details of NOTAMS etc

Congrats on the new GS - HP colour scheme is stunning!

As my dad would say a big Geordie on a small bike with a massive grim on his face, just change the Geordie for Scotsman.😁. And love the new bike once a BMW rider always a BMW rider.

Hi Bruce, as usual enjoyed you video with 125cc just wondering what brand is your helmet thanks buddy keep making videos and let us enjoy your blessing 😆🙏

If I cast my mind back to my teenage years, this bike would have been a dream come true!

Bought my GS because of your channel, Bruce. Pleased you've stayed with another!

Really enjoyed the Sinnis review. I ride a GSXR 1000 and a GSX1400 so you think I'd be dismissing the Sinnis instantly but there is something inherently fun about riding small capacity bikes!

You're very Good on the motorcycle.Happy New Year 2022

Such a laid back video Bruce , you get that when you realise you can't rush. :)

No surprises their! Best road bike ever! I have called mine Berlin Bill (as in Kieser) on a count of me serving two years in Berlin, in the 80’s and serving in the old bill.. hope this helps.

Nice congratulations on the 1250 looks amazing can’t wait for I first ride review.

Congrats on the new bike. The 1250 is a great looking do it all bike. Unfortunately I’ve disregarded it from my next new bike selection because of all the faults BMW bikes have and the dealers attitude.

Totally enjoyed that, Kent sure is a lovely county/ region?, i think i could really have a lot of fun on a Sinnis Terrain, thanks for posting.

The over shoulder shot was good 👍 Its a point of view you don't often get to see from motovloggers etc...

Nice new bike I had a curtacy RT1250 the other week and a massive improvement on a Good engine but I’ll stick with k1600 GA for know, It looks to be a good 125 and also fun runaround. But if I where in the market to buy I am staying away where possible from buying Product’s from China for obvious Resons. But it dose look to be a good affordable bike. Also Calemoto Nav is awesome finding loads of interesting routs. Good vid 👍

A very entertaining vid, Bruce.

I really enjoyed this Bruce. I’ve got a 1250GSA on order and this is exactly the sort of ride I want to do. Relaxing funny vid, thank you 👍🏻

Brilliant review, lots of fun for little money 👌👌👌👌👌...... keep up the good work, your films are great

Heck yeah to the GS!! I so had faith! Looking forward to the videos. Stay Health, Stay Safe.

I started on (and my gf on her cbt currently rides/has) a Honda XL125. Thing will happily do 60 and as long as you're not on a steep uphill, no problem to 70mph with me on it, and I weight around 95kg before I'm geared up. This bike looks nice enough and the luggage is a great option, but it did appear to be struggling rather a lot to get above 40mph. Will have to test ride a few when my son is due to get his first bike in a couple of years time... Defo put this on the list.

Good Review Big Yin :-) Id personally take the crash bars off and side panniers and just leave the top box on :-)

Love the new bike Bruce.....not surprised at all!...congratulations!

Great video - a real world review of a real world bike.

Nice too see the smaller captivity bikes Mr Teapot

Great video. Really informative and quite a nice tour round Kent as well

England is beautiful! Can't wait to get back there and get to Scotland. (11) 😎

Call the new bike Vindaloo……we all love a Vindaloo

Great choice, quality bike and looks fabulous!! Like many you had me thinking KTM, but you know the BMW makes sense👍😊👌Great review of the Sinnis, my first bike in ‘87 was a MTX125 and just under a grand so with inflation probably comparable to £2.5K now 30 years later🤔

Living on the outskirts of London as I do small bikes make so much more sense. I’ve got one of the new Honda Monkey bikes and find I use it more than my big bikes. The sweet spot I think is the 250-500cc range so would love a test of something like the Versys 300

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing!

Another great video, Bruce - always enjoy your content! Great edit and your vlogs are always both entertaining and informative! (Loving all the gadgets too!) - Stay safe buddy!

Great vid , looking forward to vids with the New gs 👍

By eck Bruce your banging some hours in doing all these reviews and podcasts etc, great to see them mind!! Keep up the great work and really chuffed that it’s working out so well for ya after back-heeling the Rozzers😎✊🍺

Loved that you've featured a smaller bike, what next? A maxi scooter maybe? Keep up the good work 👍

Great video Bruce👍🏻😁👏🏻

I thought it was a good video and I personally have owned a Chinese bike and they truly aren't as bad as people say but it does depend on if you buy a lemon either new or secondhand. Either way I enjoy riding, chinese bike or not and this video has been great to watch matey. Keep up the good work!!👍🏾

Soopa little scoot. If only available when I was 17! Congratulations on the new GS. Do like the colour! Happy travels

Does look a cracking little 125 bike, and cheap, a full on 'adventure' 125 with luggage for the deposit on a larger capacity bike, nice one Bruce. Oooo that new R1250GS looks lovely 😉 👍 great colour scheme, wishing you all the best with it.

Truely not looking at 125's but watch the vid mostly to say Hi and deliver some minor support. Go on Smart.

Its like an Aprilia shiver and a gs had a love child

Good work for featuring a smaller bike! You and mr fish are cornering this end of the market atm.

Cool little bike. I just down sized from a VFR800 (sorry Richy) to a VStrom 650. Initially was looking for another Tiger800 that I had some years ago but, the cost was too much. The VStrom although down on power hits every other mark bullseye. Sure, off the line is a little anemic but what a great ride. I can rip around in all day comfort and hey, it gobbles it up miles, not fuel. New name for the GS? I’m thinking Sabine. You know like the early 80’s German post punk band Trio song, “🎶🎶Sabine, Sabine, Sabine...🎶🎶”

Going back to save the bunny had me laughing👍🏻I was positive you where going to go for a KTM. Grate as always Bruce✊🏻

125cc bikes are really underrated my wife has a cb125r whilst show does her mods and I love nicking it the sinnis would make a great commuting hack👍

Really enjoyed this vid. No surprise over the new bike ha ha.

Great bike , prob the only adventure bike id have , but with 250 moter

Great vid Bruce. Making me really miss my zx6 at the moment

love the reviews, keep it coming tp1

Yanno, keep getting tempted by small adventure bikes (yes I'm strong enough to lift a big GS but I'm lazy so do I really want to when I eventually drop it?) and I keep agreeing with you what it's a decent amount of bike for £2.5k. Just can I live with 125cc? As for 360 footage, it's such a pain in the arse getting stable footage! Gonna try again this weekend to get my setup right. Keep up the great work!

And you can ride this on a CBT 💪

I’d like to see you review a mutt 125 Bruce

Happy new bike Bruce, I hope you have many incredibly happy miles together. Really thought you might have gone for the Harley Fat Boy.

Love the sinnis makes me want to buy a cb100n which is what I got as my first big bike back in the day 🍻🍻 Enjoy the Gs fantastic bike

Had a 2017 Lexmoto Viper 125cc after my CBT and i can honestly say it was a cracking bike! great to see you including the beginner class bikes as it still seems there's a stigma attached to them and chinese bikes in general. About to buy my first big bike since passing before the lockdown and have made it a goal to do the NC500 in the spring. bike name suggestion is Greta :D

Love the video and as a fellow scot I chuckled at the 11 reference. I think Gertrude would suit the chunky bavarian beemer.

😁👍 Cracking little bike that Bruce. Apparently I get narky when I’m hungry too😆🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤔keep thinking about test riding that GS! 😲 🙈😁🏍🧡 Look forward too the vids on that.

Hi Bruce, great vid as usual!! That actually looks a good wee bike! I had a ksr grs (have you heard of it?) 125?when I was learning about 2 years ago and it was a great little bike too! Agree with you about going on duel carriage ways though!!👍

Concern about the bunny is worth a thumbs up

Thanks for the heads up on the 360 mount, I've been looking for solutions to use with my one x.