Honda Trail 125 : Caveat Emptor? Quirks & Considerations

Last gripe not in the video: why does Honda Canada have all 10 accessories available for purchase but U.S.A. only has 2?!??
They are all OEM coming from the exact same place overseas, why won't you literally just let us buy them and take our money?!
AND the fact that there is an OEM windshield that goes with the optional front rack is proof Honda knows the wind is so bad on this thing. Just make it standard and fold that price into the bike!!
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[@perrykamieniecki8810]

If you want a motorcycle with wind protection buy a Goldwing

[@ezacarias]

Looks like you want a Rebel instead 😁

[@murilomaestri5403]

Passenger pegs. Where does the passenger go?

[@akbearable]

I think the big one for me is the 4 speed tranny. If only they would have added a 5th gear, call it granny low or whatever. Put it on the other side of neutral (all the way down) so it could be just like my old Ford Pickup that had a very low first that you never used unless you needed it. Start out in second. With the neutral between granny low and second (which in its current form would be first) they could have done away with the bogging lack of power starting out going up a steep trail and all the duck wallowing involved. This lack of low end power can't be fixed without sprocket changes and that will hurt top end. The rest of the complaints I can fix with aftermarket.

[@prestonrobert2625]

A/C foam tube cut to snap fit and zip tie for your tailbone.

[@back-engineered]

I think you just need to get used to it. When I first bought mine, the wind was driving me crazy. After 2k miles, the wind doesn't really bother me. The weight doesn't bother me either. Its so light compared to my crf250. I do agree that the foot rest and shifter could be a little more forward.

[@agedwards63]

DOT in the US won't let you mount the passenger pegs on the swing arm because it could snap you knees

[@prestonrobert2625]

Got mine 2,000 miles on my 125 call her green hornet.

[@wazza2401]

Get a 450 enduro.... problems solved

[@adrien_iller]

Thanks for sharing your gripes! I find these super informative. Can i ask how tall you are? I wonder if thats a factor in your ergonomic annoyances.

[@john7912h]

Getting 80mpg mostly wide open often though

[@peterstripol9997]

Exhaust swap might loose near 15lb