2007 Honda CBR125R review from Canada

"Awesome choice for a motorcycle I bought just to flip in a year"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

I lost a screw when it was breaking in. Woohoo.

I have not had the bike long enough for something significant to happen. It sounds really different now that it's broken in; it's a nicer normal sound.

General comments?

Its handling is really crisp. Insane cornering can be done if you lean over the bike since it's so light.

The acceleration is good enough for city riding. The engine races to redline in first to about 30km/hr, making cagers think you're trying to race so they often go for it. You can do 90~100 km/h on the highway for extended periods no problem.

It's got awesome fuel economy, and contrary to what people think about its small size and large rider, it's as fast as a 600 in the city, thanks to its far better handling and the obstacles encountered normally. Traffic obstacles meant to slow down cars just don't work, because you can either go around or over them. If you mess up the parking, you can always lift the rear end and fix it.

3 comments

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Model Year2007
First year of ownership2007
Most recent year of ownership2007
Acceleration marks 1/10
Roll-on Performance marks 10/10
Handling marks 10/10
Braking marks 10/10
Reliability marks  
Comfort marks 6/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 10/10
Distance when acquired0 kilometres
Most recent distance2000 kilometres
Previous motorcycleKawasaki GPZ500S
Date of Entry 18th July, 2007

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