![]() ![]() Performance is on par with the competition. The result is eye-catching, attractive, sporty and instantly identifiable as being part of the Ninja family. There’s the Z125 naked roadster and this, a fully-faired, sports-styled machine based on the same engine and chassis. Spec: 125cc / 14.7bhp / 148kg / 785mm seat heightĪll-new for 2019, Kawasaki have returned to the 125cc A1 class for the first time in 25 years with not just one, but two new learner lightweights. MINI MOTOR RACING X VS DASH DASH WORLD FULLIf the Grom doesn’t quite take your fancy, you could also pick Honda’s famous Super Cub C125 – a bike that’s rammed full of character and almost impossible to break. High-mileage examples should have valve clearances checked (a simple job). But look for signs of a ham-fisted owner. The cheeky little Honda was updated in 2021 with a Euro5 engine, a fifth gear and bolt-on interchangeable bodywork. Test ride one and you won’t be disappointed. A modern-day Monkey, the Grom has an entire sub-culture behind it and people absolutely love these little things. Most 125cc motorbikes are fun, but the Grom is on an entirely different level when it comes to smiles per mile. Still a relatively new model, so more of an unknown than others here, but the Honda badge is more reassuring than most and the bulk of the mechanicals are proven. With cool styling, an LCD dash, inverted Showa forks and a peppy liquid-cooled motor, the CB125R is great value for money, offering big bike feel in an L-plate-friendly package. The CB125R replaces Honda’s full-faired CBR125R and brings big bike looks from the rest of Honda’s new CB ‘neo-sports café’ range, which has been updated again for 2019 with the introduction of the CB650R. ![]() Read full Aprilia Tuono 125 review here 2018-2019 Honda CB125R The RS4 mechanicals are good and build quality is decent, but inspect closely for neglect and wear and tear – it’s likely to have been hammered. Big bike cred is backed up by peppy performance and some of the hottest handling in the sector. How’s this for a sporty-looking 125? It’s styled to look just like its bigger brother, the Tuono V4 1100 and features lots of modern kit to back up the looks. Read full Aprilia RS125 review here 2017-on Aprilia Tuono 125 Exposed frame looks stunning but is prone to getting scuffed. Well built, but avoid anything that the seller claims has been ‘tuned’. And yes, it’s harder to find than a YZF-R125, but your search will certainly be rewarded. It handles brilliantly, but drinks much more fuel than the other bikes here. Sadly, those days are long gone, but it hasn’t stopped Aprilia making the highest-spec four-stroke 125 they can: DOHC, upside-down forks, radial brakes, braced swingarm, max speed function, braided brake hoses and even a quickshifter… There’s a lot to recommend this Italian take on the teenage dream. Spec: 124cc / 15bhp / 134kg / 820mm seat heightĪprilia’s two-stroke RS125 was once the last word in 125s, with a top speed of over 100mph. ![]() Read the full Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 review here.The new Husky should arrive officially in UK dealers in February 2021. Unlike the KTM, the Husqvarna forgoes a flash TFT dash in lieu of a more modest, round LCD unit more inkeeping with the style of the bike. The new baby Svartpilen sits below the 401 and 701 versions and has the same distinctive styling. Spec: 125cc / 15bhp / 146kg / 835mm seat heightīased on the KTM Duke 125 below, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 is a grown-up take on the naked learner-legal category. If you’re looking for a scooter, check out our 125cc twist-and-go scooter reviews. In this article we’ve only chosen geared bikes, which are ideal to get your ready for life on two wheels. Today there are more learner-legal 125s than ever to choose from, ranging from nakeds to sportsbikes and more, with both new and used examples from almost all of the mainstream manufacturers to suit all styles, budgets and riders. Never mind all the facts and figures for now, though let’s stir your soul with the highlights of what’s out there. Enjoy your full motorcycle licence and move on to your first big bikes.Motorcycle theory test and hazard perception exam.Next steps in learning to ride a motorcycle: You’ll have to wear L-plates, avoid motorways and won’t be allowed a pillion, but it’s a great gateway into bigger bikes and the joy of road riding. If you’re learning to ride and aged 17 or older, after passing your CBT certificate (Compulsory Basic Training) you can gain your provisional A1 bike licence, which allows you to ride up to 125cc motorcycle on the road, producing a maximum of 11kW (15bhp) power output with a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 0.1kW per kg. ![]()
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