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This is a great commuter bike and ideal for a Learner or P1 earlier model. I love the fact that the chain is enclosed,
rider. which is a great feature for a commuter.

Honda is in the process of replacing the CB125E, as it no Interestingly, the foot-pegs are fixed (non-folding) and
longer meets all of the requirements for sale in Australia. So they are bolted directly to the engine. If you were unlucky
once existing stock is gone, it’s gone. enough to drop this bike, that may put significant stress on
the crankcase. Some of the plastic may also be prone to
The replacement is the CB125F which features LCD dash, damage in the event of a minor drop.
Combined Braking System, a catalytic converter and a few
styling changes. Pricing is very good ($3,600 approx. ride away) with it only
slightly dearer than the model it will ultimately replace.
I would make the following comments after test riding one:
This bike is worthy of serious consideration.
It’s light and easy to handle.
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Nice styling and fully digital instrumentation, with great Motorcycles
switchgear. Information available to the rider includes: Fuel
with distance to empty, average and instant consumption, “Safe Riding Doesn’t Happen by Accident”
trips A and B, clock, gear indicator and ECO indicator.
Terry McCarthy #40625
LED headlight.
Very easy steering, which seems lighter than the CB125E?
Effective brakes.

Comfortable seat although a little higher than the previous
model.

The fuel-injected engine starts instantly and quietly. The
engine is more tractable than the previous model and I
would put this down to the fuel injection.

Gearing is ok, although I found first gear to be too low and
I guess for the markets that this model is predominantly
sold in, that it perhaps needs to be. The trick is to short
shift into second.

Fuel economy is fantastic and probably better than the

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