Honda Forza 125cc Scooter long-term test review

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7 жыл бұрын

Ever thought about escaping the spiralling costs and cramped carriages of public transport? Well, so too did Auto Trader's Phil Kendall, who has spent the last six months dodging tube fares and living with a Honda Forza 125cc. The Forza is a super-efficient scooter that features engine stop-start and a combined fuel consumption figure in excess of 100 miles. But does it stack up as an alternative, affordable commuting solution? Time to find out…
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@markwoodland5914 6 жыл бұрын

An excellent review of the Forza 125. Informative, covers the relevant points and yes showing the scooter on the road. I note this is the original model and it has been updated from 2017 so certain negatives addressed. Well decided for me. In the event I did not get the VT125 Shadow or I did want a scooter at some stage when I do my CBT then I shall be getting this one.

@stevenspx6226 4 жыл бұрын

Got this exact bike had it a year it’s awesome pennies to run on the commute to work and fun 👍

@TomerShtein 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. you mentioned that a passenger will feel every bump because of the suspension, but how is it just for 1 rider? I have the Honda PCX and unfortunately I suffer a lot because of the suspension and I started to have lower back problems since I got it.

@johnkefalas 6 жыл бұрын

the rear shock absorbers have been improved on the latest model with the smart key, they are much more comfortable!!i did a test ride and i can assure you it was excellent on this :-))

@DR-eq8ze 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, sir. Nice British Style :) best regards from Germany

@maartenm8734 6 жыл бұрын

What rain-pants/jacket do you use? ps: Greetings from belgium

@bipulg 6 жыл бұрын

Honda Forza 125 Is Combaint ABS braking System or Not??

@wyattchoia2473 7 жыл бұрын

nice review

@honda116969 6 жыл бұрын

I'm from the United States & I have a couple of the Zuma 125 better known as the bws where you guys are from & I really love my scooters and I also have a Honda Grom also known as the MSX I for some reason prefer the Zuma over the Grom but I love both of them. I wish we had a 125 Forza out here we only have the 300cc version. & we have raced a almost stock Zuma against a stock Grom & the Grom barely wins but the Zuma is right on its ass and it's a 2009 Zuma vs 2018 Honda Grom n the only modification to the scooter is a TST variator with 10 + 11 gram roller weights Leo Vince exhaust.

@samojakoikadnijelako 5 жыл бұрын

absoletely beautiful but high price as expected

@m2db772 5 жыл бұрын

I've just bought the 2019 version its so much fun to drive and so good on fuel .

@merouby 6 жыл бұрын

A good comparison would have been a Vespa GTS 125 - I suspect the Honda to be more reliable in the long-term however.

@pmay222 3 жыл бұрын

big bore kit..?

@sgsuper1150 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest reason to buy the forza was forgotten. Its more comfortable. Anyone spending 2000 more than a Pcx values the extra comfort.

@edgarstiltins 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I have Honda NSS300 and I have the same oil recomedation. How ever before vitnesing this video I bought 15w-40 Synthetic oil (GALP motoACtion MS4T) Is it acceptable oil or i should get the recomended one instead?

@patkawasaki 7 жыл бұрын

the pcx 125 is about 2/3 the price. not as big as this, so a different proposition with less weather protection & storage. both easy to run, and likely to be trouble-free, being Hondas.

@ramirojorge2887 7 жыл бұрын

it's not quite the same as a pcx.

@MJRbooger 7 жыл бұрын

Pcx is different bike

@vishmeister4151 7 жыл бұрын

finally a bike after so long. More more more

@AutoTraderTV 7 жыл бұрын

More bike reviews coming soon!

@vishmeister4151 7 жыл бұрын

i'm looking forward to it. thanks. could i ask a question? what used scooter would you recommend for a student like me? I've got a 'A' license. i'm looking at a 2004 honda sliverwing 600 or 2005 yamaha tmax 500.

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

Auto Trader Australian disliked

@JimmySlacksack 3 жыл бұрын

how does it do 75mph when my PCX was lucky to hit 60mph downhill! both 125cc?

@JDMz 3 жыл бұрын

Its abit more powerful than the pcx

@hcw199 3 жыл бұрын

Some people pay more than 4k for a train ticket. to London every year

@marekwojdak7758 3 жыл бұрын

Cool !

@tactical_snails2198 5 жыл бұрын

Just got one

@ColinBurnside 7 жыл бұрын

Don,t accidently put diesel in the petrol tank. It,s a nightmare to clean out the system a full strip down is required. As the petrol tank is in the bowls or the chassis.

@galihwahyutomo2769 7 жыл бұрын

That acceleration from 0 at the end of the video really grinds my gear.. It may need at least 150cc to add the torque for acceleration

@tisler1493 7 жыл бұрын

galih wahyutomo Its not that bad. I got my self one about 1year ago. To me it seems like the transmission needs half a second to spinn up to its effectivenes. In praxis this means holding back the Scooter with the rear brakes while applying half throttle, and then release. The power is enough to let most of todays cars behind. Even uphill. By cars i mean most european models, vw,bmw,mercedes..... what we also not should forget is its own weight of approx. 160kg

@galihwahyutomo2769 7 жыл бұрын

Mr Moose i also have a 110cc scooter and since it is a scooter its light weight and to me the engine is enough for rider but if there's passenger along the power seems need more even though it still can run fast and overtake cars. That's why i think the engine could be more.. imagined the forza which weight more and such enormous body

@DogsofWar999 7 жыл бұрын

Looks nice but i'm glad i chose the CB125F

@comedyman112 7 жыл бұрын

DogsofWar999 some people really need the extra storage of a scooter

@sfive4163 7 жыл бұрын

sir may i know when honda Forza 125 launched in india and whats the price of bike ?

@silakkidumm5837 6 жыл бұрын

$85.000

@balsara675 7 жыл бұрын

cool

@reko3103 7 жыл бұрын

I'm just wondering if there are any electric bikes available on the market that is similar in spec/range to this Honda Forza...

@AutoTraderTV 7 жыл бұрын

Some top-tier manufacturers have started offering electric bikes, albeit for similar pricing to full-size touring motorbikes. There are other, lesser known manufacturers that are entering the market too, but they have no established pedigree or reliability ratings. Electric bikes remains both an immature and expensive market in the UK, but as infrastructure matures, we’re certain they'll become a more affordable and accessible way of getting around.

@reko3103 7 жыл бұрын

Auto Trader Ah yes... Price - a major hurdle for electric bikes (aside from range)

@gerrynightingale9045 7 жыл бұрын

When you consider that the 'Forza' is 'state-of-the-art' and that Honda can and will do damn near anything to 'make things right' for a buyer that has some issue w/their machine...the 'price' is not so 'out of line'. (the same is not true of Piaggio & 'Vespa'...a dealer may help you...but the manufacturer? Good luck with that!)

@4TheRecord 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder how the CBT would work for an electric bike.

@fefe8607 7 жыл бұрын

The price of 5000 Euros for 1.25 cc is just crazy.!!

@gerrynightingale9045 7 жыл бұрын

No...you're paying for Honda quality and technology, as well as import tariffs, etc.(I recently paid $1,200 USD (in the US) for a 2008 Honda 'Metropolitan' w/6,500 on the odometer, in 'pristine condition' with performance-mods already done) Did I pay too much? No, I don't think so, not when you consider the many years of use I'll get from it...and the incredible fuel economy!) The 'PCX-125' is not available in the U.S. w/the 'stop/start' technology...neither is the 'Forza'. I think that's driving up the price in the U.K and Europe...since buyers here demand advanced Honda tech, and aren't able to get it, so sales are 'sluggish'

@raylow304 7 жыл бұрын

you did't talk about the performance of the bike which is quite sad for a motorcycle review.

@shishirmadannayaknayak7485 7 жыл бұрын

when is it coming to India

@silakkidumm5837 6 жыл бұрын

Mairu le varu😒

@Mrelbeida 7 жыл бұрын

how about yamaha x max 125 ?

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

Superior No1 pretty decent tbh

@Roof_Pizza 7 жыл бұрын

Umm, concave mirrors.

@shakir4969 7 жыл бұрын

why people will go for this over the vespa?

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

mohd shakir style I think. But not sure both overpriced

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

mohd shakir px172 😉

@rosewell1983 4 жыл бұрын

how many miles can i put into this scooter? 20 000 miles? 30 000miles?

@JulioCesar-cc7uc 4 жыл бұрын

rosewell1983 Much more brother. I have Forza 125 2019 and a the moment I drove around 27.783 miles. Will be much more. I love this bike.

@rosewell1983 4 жыл бұрын

@@JulioCesar-cc7uc I am happy for you. Even if it is only a "scooter" vehicles like this do cost alot. Would be very unfortunate if it only lasted a few thousand miles.

@xavierdumont2613 4 жыл бұрын

In Paris, some delivery drivers has already done more than 100.000kms ...😉 without problems. Its an Honda

@rosewell1983 4 жыл бұрын

100k kilometres? nice.

@JulioCesar-cc7uc 4 жыл бұрын

@@xavierdumont2613 Are you from Paris? I ride in Bristol UK

@bambangsuhermanto8578 7 жыл бұрын

ayo kapan keluar motornya

@Madharr234 7 жыл бұрын

This is best scooter for commuting. Vespa? Meh...just fat ass scoots. Not quite good.

@user-uh1to3xx9v 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@jpracingph 7 жыл бұрын

It will take three years to make back the 120 pounds a month just on the cost of the scooter.

@lucadigaetano4299 7 жыл бұрын

Have to factor in the time lost with public transport and the factor of complete freedom that is achieved with the scooter.

@patkawasaki 7 жыл бұрын

Luca di gaetano Correct. don't forget the resale value too.

@osamabinliftin1981 7 жыл бұрын

jpracingph 120 a week then u done it in under a year still shit lol I prefer the pcx

@DidntKnowWhatToPut1 4 жыл бұрын

Then a pandemic hits and being on public transport stops being a good idea.

@jpracingph 4 жыл бұрын

@@DidntKnowWhatToPut1 Where were you three years ago, nostradamus?

@profaneslave 7 жыл бұрын

Why is my 2015 PCX150 limited to 61MPH? Makes no sense.

@MJRbooger 7 жыл бұрын

55 gps

@MJRbooger 7 жыл бұрын

Change variator ?

@amans4062 7 жыл бұрын

when its coming to India

@rezhadabb 7 жыл бұрын

just buy yamaha Nmax 150cc about $1950 (same fitur)

@monck55 6 жыл бұрын

Too expensive - the slightly less high tech, but miles faster, 300 version is only £133 more.

@hYperree 5 жыл бұрын

Got robbed yet??

@Nivacromcolumbus 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with hard work, cycle !

@sydjaguar 7 жыл бұрын

Aussie

@bonnythebull2487 6 жыл бұрын

75 mph a 125cc? No way must be a typo

@jeremycubs8331 6 жыл бұрын

Bonny TheBull It's a 4 valve 4 stroke liquid cooled 125 dude sure is capable of 75 mph. The PCX which is 2 valve cruise at 65mph with no drama.

@callumwilliamson7307 7 жыл бұрын

symbol market turkey pattern decision scared humanity rapid stick separate

@craigsouthern4793 25 күн бұрын

I must the only person on earth who thinks Vespas are absolutely disgusting scooters to look at!!! Honda all day, every day for me!!

@JohnSmith-jo8gd 4 жыл бұрын

No to vespa, its a crap.

@nungshijmrr 3 жыл бұрын

Joe Biden loved maxi scooter when he was young

@JimmySlacksack 3 жыл бұрын

Trump loved the golf cart too much

@RamonPatrique 7 жыл бұрын

the fucking windshiled is why i don't buy this thing