I agree 💯

i only like the monkey when its all decked out for offroad ;) i know im a weirdo...

Well there's starving kids in the world

Thanks Los Lakers 🙂! I appreciate you checking it out and commenting.

Thanks 🙂! They really are stop and stare worthy 😍. Such a cool and fun bike.

Perfect summation. I agree 👍 💯

Thanks Zamdrang 🙂! And I agree with you 💯%.

And a clutch too

Yes, this is why I don’t own one yet. California freeway is 150cc and that would allow 65mph to travel a few exits.

@@bionickchief Wouldn't be a Cub if it had a clutch.

Thanks 🙂!

Cool. Thanks for the information and comments 🙂 👍

I agree with your view on the bikes. Hoping you get your Trail125 very soon. Appreciate the insight you shared 👍

Finally! My Trail 125 arrived 2 weeks ago. 12 miles on it so far. Raining too much and still 32 to 55 weather here.

The Monkey is a very very fun and amazingly comfortable platform. I think you'd definitely like it. Yeah, that Trail125 seat. I'm smaller and well below the weight specs and that seat still reminds of me of an elementary school desk seat from back in the day 🤕👎. I DEFINITELY am getting a Corbin once they put them up on their site.

I agree 🐒💛🍌. And most comfortable. It's funny how no matter one's build the bike is still able to accommodate. One could just upgrade the shocks if need be for heavier weights at a not so costly price. I wish I had the 2022's upgrades; but I'm not going to bother upgrading unless I get some catastrophic engine problem in the future. Honda seems to have blacked out quite a bit on the newer versions paints. I'm not real hip on that aspect, but its still 🔥 looking. Have you seen a cross comparison yet re: old vs new? Curious to see how much difference the performance enhancements really make.

@@findingneutral i have a blue 2021 monkey and i love it, the 2022 paint job looks terrible imo

@@TheJosephayal I was actually just looking at that on a yellow 22' at a dealer nearby. They even ghosted the Monkey decal on the tool kit cover. The blacked out rims and swingarm to me makes it less vintage and more off-roadish looking. To each their own, but I'm with you... I like the original paint scheme better 🙂👍

Spot on 💯

Thanks Dean 🙂! I look forward to checking your new episode out. I agree, the 🐒 never fails to deliver.

Yeah, after watching your off road video series you definately showcase the Monkey's off roading abbilities. Very impressive for oem tires and suspension. Out of curiosity has your headlight bezel loosened up any from vibration? John 5xr showcased that small issue.

@@findingneutral My headlight bezel has been fine. I know that some people put some loctite onto the threads, but I haven’t. 🐵👍

@@monkeydixadventures Awesome. Yeah I put some locktite on mine as a precaution. Glad you've not had issues. Those super bouncy rocky roads you went surely put it to the test.

Thanks Blain 🙂! It seemed like they were starting to surface a bit more then they stopped again. Its a shame every market can't be given them. Just read where Honda put out they are halting production of numerous models due to all the strife once more. Bummer

I think you have done awesome things with your Monkey. If it meant selling it in order to get a Trail125 I personally would not do so. You've got a great set up and seem to still have fun on it 👍

You bring up excellent points. One other huge factor regarding the Monkey... hands down it's WAY more comfortable. Next to no bike to rider vibrations felt in the hands, pegs, or seat. That seat is the only OEM seat I've ever rode on that was comfortable for an entire ride and not replaced with aftermarket. And I had a flat on the Monkey, like you said no tubes is a big bonus. Hope you go get it 🙂👍

Best seat and plant my feet. Very comfortable bike. 2023 yellow Monkey got it 7/7/23 and still riding at 77 yrs. Great little commuter at 125+ mpg too. Magnetic tank bag is great, likely getting a mnnthbx rear rack and mirror extenders too. Knees get a bit sore after the 100 mile mark, no iron-butt challenge on this one.

@@toivotorvinen Awesome to hear. I like yellow out of all the colors most. Of all the bikes I've ridden the Monkey is the only one which never needed a comfort modification straight from the factory. No buzzy vibration in the hands, seat, or feet either. Pure fun all the way around.

Awesome and I hope it has a break-in phase like all their other seats then gets more comfy. So cool you got the first one. I really appreciate you sharing this information. Thanks 🙂!

If your on a budget and can only afford one I agree. I just purchased a Yamaha XT250 to go longer and rougher rides. The Trail125 can do all that as evident by Okie in Thailand and CT125 Adventures who are doing the TAT with them. I've owned the Kawasaki Super Sherpa, KLR250, KLR650, DRZ400SM as well. They were all fun DP bikes. To me the Trail125 is a vintage homage to the Ct90 days. Its been called one of the early DP bikes from what I've read on it. Cool you got to do the real deal back in the day on the ct90. That TW200 still intrigues me. It just looks like a blast with those tires and very cool 80's looking build.

@@findingneutral Thanks! Yes the CT-90 was a blast when I only weighed 145 pounds. I no longer have a bike, but a dirt bike is intriguing. Later in the 70's I had a 250 Suzuki 2 stroke dirt bike, lots of fun on that one.

@@66block84 Nice. My first set of wheels was a 80's Suzuki FS50 scooter. Its all I could afford washing dishes at 16yoa. But it was my freedom. That thing never let me down. Fond memories of our first wheels 😌. I've come to the conclusion I like smaller cc simplistic bikes now. A person riding a DP through the city is always more eye catching to vs big giant bikes to me. Guess its because I'm a smaller fellah with a dream of riding cool trails one day.

@@findingneutral I like to tell parents that their kids first car should be a small motorcycle. That way when they almost die numerous times, they will be a better driver. Providing of course they live through the experience.

@@66block84 Funny, I've wrecked numerous times. I'm confident I learned a think or two from enduring that 🤔

Thanks Greg 🙂! I absolutely agree. I live in flatlands Florida as well. I envy the folks who have cool terrain to ride in. For the same reasons you mentioned I mostly am an on road rider as well. At least we can ride year round though. The bike shortage thing is still very alive and well. Hopefully they will get a Monkey in soon for you 🐵🤞

Definitely I could see that being a taller rider issue. Sounds like a good plan you have to address it.

Thats because your super cool 😎. Thanks 🙂! I've always loved RE. Awesome how they manage to keep it alive. Definately going to watch their newest movie 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟

Gracias. Son divertidas motos pequeñas. ¿Un concesionario local o Honda Inc. podría decirle si se venderán allí?

Thanks Wes 🙂! Had to look up the XL250. Thats a sweat bike. Cool you had one. I envy everyone who had the real deals back in the day. All those bikes had soul.

@@findingneutral It was an original 1972 XL 250. I personally think 250 is the sweet spot for small motorcycles, especially for two up or on the highway.

@@wes326 Nice. Also I agree. I've owned the Kawasaki Super Sherpa, Kawasaki KLR250, and now the Yamaha XT250. This size bike fits me like a glove and is just plain fun reliability.

I agree. The Monkey seat is by far one of the best oem seats out there.

Thanks for the bike comments 😁. Here shortly I'll have more time to venture out away from where I live to find some places to get some dirt on my Trail125 at least. Can't wait. Your seat plans sound AWESOME. With the added padding and new stich pattern I'm confident it will look and more importantly feel amazing. Looking forward to seeing that. If it works out this will take a good amount of rider fatigue off your plate. I might even try and go find a place to model mine after your design in lieu of dropping over $500 on the Corbin. Would be cool to the upholstery tech doing some of the work if they will let you.

@@findingneutral Tot

That was supposed to say total cost 2500 baht which is approximately $75 if you want I can send you pictures of the end results or just do a quick video of it and put it up on KZfaq. At any rate I pick it up Wednesday morning

@@danielpredsox A quick video would be great. I think it might inspire a lot of us to look for upholstery places nearby. This sound like a viable alternative to an expensive Corbin. 🤞

@@findingneutral Good Afternoon, Just checking in on you. It has been quite some time since I have seen a video of yours or at least received some comments about our videos. Hope you are OK and things are good in Florida. Take care.

Thanks Senic 🙂! I agree. I think its roots coming from the Super Cub really shine through with how practical it truly is.

Thanks Machu Pichu 🙂! Hey, that's the look I was going for. I think that dude on iconic Mad Max poster just looks pure 100% bad ass. Although thats the Goose's helmet so not to sure if its Max or Goose. For mostly off roading I'd prefer the Trail125. But if your only going to do off roading some of the time and plan on getting some bike training in on road the rest of the time I'd go for the Monkey. Reason being the Monkey will let you train on a regular bike transmission, which is important. I say this from knowing someone whose first bike had a centrifugal transmission, they sold it because in the end they wanted a regular bike transmission. The new 2022 Monkeys have a dedicated simple oil filter. Thats huge in my opinion and a big time saver maintenance wise. Trail125 still has the oil spinner which requires taking the side cover and kick start bits apart. Dooable, but I'd rather spend more time riding. Plenty of folks take Monkeys offroad and they fair well. I'd just not want to do it long term. The Monkey is listed as a street bike by Honda not to mention. Definitely watch others videos on this topic to get the big picture. Buying a bike is very costly so you want to get something that's a good fit for what riding you will be doing mostly. Hope this information helps.

@@findingneutral Definitely helps. Thankyou.

I agree. If they are sending the new Super Cubs why not these too? You guys deserve a go at them just as much as everyone else. I think Canada isn't getting them either. Makes no sense.

Thanks 🙂! Fun bikes both of them. And thanks for the leathers respect 😎. The Goose's outfit is my favorite. I don't get to wear this much of the year in hot Florida 🥵🌡☀️

I agree, 2 is company 😉. I love my Monkey though as it has so much charm. How many miles do you have on your's? What color choice did you go with 🟨🟥🟦? I concur about the Trail125 not being there. I hope Honda dies the right thing and releases them world wide 🙏

I say its Red 🟥🤔... and I cheated as I looked up your tail tidy video and saw that red shock 😁. Nice tail tidy. Crazy though how that oem lobster tail 🦞 thing actually did help slop from flinging up on your back. I figured that out real quick after luring my chain then riding it too soon. Got home and had black chain crud spattered all on my back ☹. But still the tail tidy really improves the looks.

Talk about one of the worst times to release a bike everyone wants. Sorry to hear you guys cannot find one. The stuff I've been reading about them being scarce is a true bummer. However, the Monkeys are super fun as well and will surely deliver loads of good times.

I agree Spydie. The dedicated oil filter is the only thing I got real excited about.

Thanks 2RC 🙂!

Thanks Jeffrey 🙂! And I 100% agree, that stock CT125 seat is brutal. I had mine recrafted to try and be more in line with the Monkey seat. Night and day difference in comfort.

I'm with you. Best of both 🌎's

Thanks Dino 🙂! I agree, that golden yellow 💛 is a beautiful thing.

I've not once noticed the heat on my leg... and I live in Florida. It's been an excellent exhaust for me. If your doing a ton of off roading and there's a drop potential I might not get carbon fiber though.

Thanks K&D 🙂! Yes I still have it. Have not ridden much of late due to my shoulder surgery. But I do admit I hopped on the Trail125 just once 2 days after surgery and took it for a spin. Was fun until I got caught by the wife 😃🥺🤕. It's a great one armed bandit bike with its centrifugal clutch 😉👍

@@findingneutral 😂 nice! Hope the arm gets well soon, I fully understand the pain and hassle… my wife would gently tell me perhaps it’s not a good idea to be doing ……. 😆

@@kd_enterprise3404 My wife looked at me like she would have shanked me if she were holding one st the time of my crime 🤨🗡 Kind of unsettling... I was in the process of attempting to offer a logical excuse and was like ☝😀- 🙁 - 🤷‍♂️- 🏃‍♂️! Good times.

Thanks 🙂! I really dig them as well. Part of my new Winter Mode 💫.

Noooo, I didn't bother buying another after market. I heard even the Corbin was not so plush I believe from TFL. Luckily I found a local upholstery guy and he totally recrafted the oem seat like a giant Monkey seat. I have a clip up on it. I did a Honda stencil on back too. Only direction to go is up with this Earth Cruiser seat dimensions. 😅

Your spot on though... it's like the Honda seat team was like "You there! 😮👉 go find the absolute hardest nunchaku Cocobolo hardwood and widdle a seat out it! Spray paint it black then bolt it on the English version CT/Trail125 's only. And tell all your cousins making fancy expensive aftermarket seats to use only the hardest oldest phone books and pea gravel to stuff their's". 🫲🥸🫴 Sadly, I had a 1970 Ct90 with an oem seat and it was amazingly plush and comfortable?!? Why Honda? Why!?! I hate throwing money away on seats. But my life back double fushion dictates otherwise. It's modify or upgrade or get rid of the bike. Hope you got a laugh out my saga. Rock on Wabalaka 🤘 😊

What type of riding are going to be doing mostly?

@@findingneutral There is no dilemma for me, I can only get a Monkey in Europe, so i ordered a blue one.

@@90330 Cool. The new 2022? I did not want to come across as one bike being better than the other because they both have great qualities. But currently if I could own only one it would be the Monkey as I just hardtop for now. By the time I pay the Trail125 off I will finally be able to trailer it to off road locations to ride it. I'm definitely not saying the Monkey cannot off-road. Lots of people prove it can do it. I think it might take a bit more of a beating by design vs the Trail125 off-road.

@@90330 I really really hope Honda does the right thing and includes Europe in the Trail125 release. A friend of mine thinks they might be working on getting it to be EU compliant re: dual channel ABS, emissions, etc. Hope it happens 🙏

@@findingneutral Yes, I think 5 sped might have stronger 1st gear, so it can go to some steep hill. Big advantage of trail 125 for me is cargo capacity, useful in everyday life and for touring long trips.

Thanks American Dude 🙂! I only had a crappy bicycle at 13. You had it going on with a TW200 then. Honda has also released the Dax since this video. They are on a roll. The Tenere seems awesome. To tall for my shortness though. You got good bike taste 👍

@@findingneutral as do you! Ride safe.

I envy you. You obviously know how to work on them having 6. I had recently bought a 1970 ct90 that I spent $1,500 on. Then another 2k on trying to refurb. I got it looking beautiful and it was my first (and last) project bike. Only problem was it needed a new top end, which I was unaware of when I bought. No one around my parts of the world would touch it. It would just drink oil and foul plugs. But that thing still started first kick and ran like a champ. I was mesmerized by the build quality of this Honda. It just felt so solid even being almost 50 years old. I recall being defeated and said to myself if I had bought this brand new I'd have cherished it and kept it immaculate. Imagine my surprise then coming across Honda's announcement they were re-releasing this model 😍. They actually feel very similar, but the seat on the ct90 was more comfortable in my opinion. Better foam no doubt. If you don't mind let me know your thoughts after comparing the two. I think it would be interesting to hear. Thanks

@@findingneutral Surprised no one wanted to touch it. I keep several parts bikes to pull spares from and most parts are still available through Honda. Certainly fun when up and running even if it takes some time and a few dollars. Someone gave me a free ‘82 Passport yesterday so I have two of those also now. Build quality on these bikes are impressive for a more entry level bike. I can understand why these have remained popular and enjoyable. Interesting the comments on the seat. Hopefully Honda will see some consumer input and spec some different foam. Anyway, enjoy your bike! They are super fun.

@@Mr.T711Cool. You got classic rides for sure. Thanks

@@findingneutral Thanks. I enjoy collecting older things that are fun.

www.ebay.com/itm/WINDSHIELD-WINDSCREEN-HONDA-CT125-TRAIL-HUNTER-2020-2021-METER-VISOR-SHIELD/114573884550?pageci=e39320a5-7af1-4ee4-86b4-e69f8b93c5f3

@@findingneutral I mean the one on the monkey. And it looks like it is color matched as well. Is that a Honda kit?

@@globaltraveler2381 www.ebay.com/itm/134461077203?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D250024%26meid%3D5ba406c8451741c2ab692a5c900782ff%26pid%3D101429%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D134461077428%26itm%3D134461077203%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimPLMWebV1%26brand%3DPyramid&_trksid=p2332490.c101429.m2460&amdata=cksum%3A1344610772035ba406c8451741c2ab692a5c900782ff%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAAA8I6qvrING7O0hZFcnxkK5HPAv91T%252Fk7pEXwt0KRqjcqHZemVtNkoceKu8IWyjT59mMtKpfkqDFlye7kZCwjqv6HCGzONFiJsnHigAR0RdH3ZVPvVsbLiHrtDqi0YYMchch5SKCB2guZz1Nst3fAL8H7aJi0adNjQfp7voYnYQV7j8JBRIpyS2HKAfqEiCf5nGsLUOQwdvMz0IGk%252F%252B4pdjiZywQWkYHQAjQZNDbptUTHNkpyCBYImggYLgQcxFHdsmH7UTb754PYvI0mD4XA1j971M0E42Y4QffdwWOuNJltPTu0tLOFvKQ6ED5t9tMtKzA%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490 Make sure you specify if you want a tinted inner screen or clear. Also when tightening that inner screen on do not over tighten as the screw holes will splinter. Very cool screen for sure. I swear I gained about 2mph post install.

That would be absolutely EPIC 💯 😀

Yes please

Yes Honda take my💰150cc

The top speed on average I've reached on a flat surface and no head/tail wind are 53mph on the Trail125 and 58mph on the Monkey. This is without modifying the engine or gearing.

The Trail125 goes 53mph max on a flat road and no head wind. The Monkey will go around 58-60mph with the similar terrain. Both of mine have oring chains though, which I've been told slows them down and creates engine drag. Also neither have any engine modifications besides the aftermarket exhaust.

Thanks Phil 🙂! Much appreciated.

That it is 👍

Thanks Joe 🙂!

I bought the majority of them from Beez Deels on Ebay and Webike. Essentially everything had to be imported from Thailand or Japan. I've never had an issue with shipping though. Super fast and tracking. Here's another video with a bunch of links on the majority of my stuff. My exhaust, 2 point handhuards, and a few other things have their own video. If you see something and no link feel free to ask. Hope this helps. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fL2CZJZ8mKipYnk.html

Thanks CR2504life 🙂!

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Thanks Robert 🙂! Yes, the Monkey has more class for sure. The Dax is very cool as well.

Thanks Raj 🙂! That's my Winter Mode... hopefully it will be winter one day in Florida 🥵.

You are absolutely 💯 right. I swear they target this model and blow up the price absurdly. But goobers like me just cannot resist a bit if bling. I think if I could only have one thing of all if I've done it would be my seat modification... and that was created in 🇺🇸. Cool channel emoji... Elvis is the best 👑🎶

For sure. Quasimotard does a great comparison between the Super Cub and the Trail125 on his channel. He told me the Super Cub is geared fir the hardtop and is faster due that its gearing and sprocket sizes. The Trail125 on the other hand is slower and geared more for off road low end torque.

Honda definitely has no issues cashing in on the nostalgia vibe of their mini-moto line up. Might see some pre-2022 models take a price cut hopefully.

@@findingneutral yea fawk that. You can get a real bike from Honda for less than half that. The 750. The monkey for that price should be 300cc. It would cost them not a dollar more

Thanks for sharing your pick 😀👍

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I'll just be wearing 👢 and 👖 soon... stay tuned.

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