Keeway v-cruise 125 review. This is the 125cc motorcycle you should buy!
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- Keeway v-cruise 125 review. This is the 125cc motorcycle you should buy! Keeway have definitely taken things up a notch with this motorcycle. It has become my favourite 125cc bike. It’s just that good.
If you want one then follow the link to @in2moto480 they are based in Warrington, Cheshire but they can arrange for the bike to be delivered if you live outside the area.
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This review is absolutely on point! I just got one of these in Portugal as my first bike, and it has been a bliss learning to ride on it! I was confortable riding alone on the road after a few sessions of training by myself! The bike hasn't failed me once, it's super soft on the shifting, it's suprisingly strong on the gears, i have not yet let it "die", even when i was sure it was gonna die on some occasions, the bike held it's ground. I've also never dropped it because my feet are straight on the floor. It's super stable to ride, it's stable on curves, it's nicely visible in terms of lights (breaks, front lights, turn signals) and also in terms of being quite robust for a 125. So i think it's easier for cars to see me. Honestly it has everything i was searching for. I hadn't bought a 125 yet because i didn't like the typical 125's on the market, i wanted to learn to ride on the safest option, and aesthetics were also a condition for me 🤣. The issue is, as he said, it's a bit expensive , in Portugal you'll pay around 5100 euros for a brand new one. I got a bit less because i managed to get it seconhand with little more of 3000km on it (the first owner didn't adjust very well to the bike). But honestly i think it's more important to think about your safety than money if you're planning on getting a bike. I've seen friends getting cheaper light weight bikes like the Bullit Spirit 125, and they ended up falling alot, sometimes because the bike didn't held itself for their level of skill. Meanwhile i've ridden mine in the rain (accidently i didn't know it was gonna rain😅), as well as through really strong winds, and i was amazed by it's stability. I trully think that this bike is amazing for both learners and riders! So far worth every penny and i don't regret my decision, but i know i probably only got it because it was a secondhand, so a bit cheaper. If you have the financial capacity, do it!
Great to hear. 👍
Do you sell these bikes?
@gjovalinkola5899 no. I just review bikes.
Boas! Foi a tua primeira experiência a conduzir moto por completo ou tinhas tido aulas antes? Falo porque penso comprar uma 125cc antes de tirar Carta A então terei literalmente de aprender por mim próprio. Isso é mais um fator super importante na compra da mota e como disseste há mais barato (sempre aconselhável e inteligente ainda mais com a crise que anda ai) mas nada compensa mais que segurança e uma boa mota! Sendo assim aconselhas a quem queira começar agora apesar da relação preço/qualidade? A mota é linda demais e parece super confortável!
I think it's costly in your country because we get keway v 302 cc in just 5000 dollars only n according to Indian currency it's of 5 lakh rupees
Sealed the deal on one of these today! Went in after an RKV but UNFORTUNATELY they had none in stock and only one of these left. SHAME. Great to see such a genuinely glowing review from you, and the guys in the shop (who all ride Indians and Victories) couldn’t praise it enough either! Absolutely buzzing to pick it up in a couple of weeks and finally start my 2 wheeled journey 😩🤘🏻
Exciting times ahead. Ride safe 👍
can two people sit on it?
Yes. There is room for a rear passenger and foot pegs but it’s only a small seat for them.
Just rode a sportster - this looks fantastic! Great video - subscribed
Appreciated. Thanks. 👍
My favourite 125 motorcycle 😍
What a fabulous review 🙂
Thanks Kev 😳😁😁😁😁
Thanks for awesome info n review, going to buy this bike, my last bike was suzuki Gsxr 1000 2012, and now i lost my A license here in italy, now i can only ride 50cc maximum 125cc
This would be a great choice for you then. Awesome looking bikes 😎
Good reply will buy with belt drive what a quality review
Was thinking about this bike as i have rkf 125 but dealer dont let me know valve clerance data so my next bike will be one with decent customer service
I was humming and arring over this the rkv and r125. I bought the r125 but i think id still look at this and think did i make the right choice. Price wise i did but looks wise not a chance
You must be the 1st to actually do a proper review on this , I've been waiting for ages for a review it looks awesome , have you done the sinnis terrain 125cc?
Awesome review, thanks for sharing...
Thank you 😁👍
Just want to say thanks for the review and all the great comments on here. I've just got back from the dealer and will be picking up my new V-Cruise in 5 days time and I can't wait. I'm from the UK but have lived over here in Spain, near Malaga, for 6 years. Was never into bikes in England, although I was part way through learning when we left, and I absolutely love riding now. We can ride a 125 here on a car licence without plates and as the bike tests are the only ones here that have to be taken in Spanish (nobody can tell me why that is and my written Spanish is still a work in progress) I'm hoping this bike will satisfy my needs. I had an old (failing) Kawasaki Eliminator before this and I can't wait to get out on the great (and quiet) roads here. With the current exchange rate at 1.17 I paid a few quid over £4000 here, brand new, all in!
That’s a great price. 125’s are brilliant. Great on fuel, will get to 60mph and these in particular look amazing. Which colour did you go for?
@@GillyBikes exactly as the one you reviewed. Bit of an impulse but we’d picked my wife up a bike from the same place a few years back and I was familiar with its older siblings. I saw this and knew it was the one.
Love my RKV125C, all broken in know and get up to speed and keeps up with traffic . Always getting complement on the look and people being shocked that it's a 125 .
The rkv is a really good bike. I was really impressed by the quality/ finish.
Does it reach 70 mph
Is it good for 2 people. I want to install a sissy bar too.
According to the fact sheet yes it does. I didn’t do it though.
It would look good with a sissy bar on. I never tested it with someone on the back but I’m sure it would be as good as any other 125 with a pillion on.
i wish these bikes were sold in Brazil. Great review.
Thank you. Hopefully they will come over to you. They are great bikes 👍
Awesome review!
Thank you
Awesome review ❤️
Thank you. They are brilliant bikes and that made it easy 😎
Its absolutely worth the money
Popular little bike. I see a lot of youngsters riding these.
Yes. They seem to be sold out everywhere. It’s good to see the youngsters buying cruisers 😎
Nice ride around Warrington
Yes. Very picturesque 😳
looking at getting one of these bikes! need to get my CBT done first though. been soaking up all v cruise media since my decision. would love to see a follow up video of a well run in bike and if any issues had occurred!
I will try my best to get one out 👍
16 05 in the guy on the right on the big bike spoke a thousand words nearly broke his neck when he saw this coming down the street
It looks fantastic for the money
Looks great however i would like to see a review after 2000 or so miles. Having had a sinnus and a pretty bad experience with it..
I agree. Give it a year and I will try and get hold of a used one.
looking for something pre DAS for a year
and this is so good to look at. Shame it is so new as I would prefer to buy second hand
I’m sure there will be a few used ones out there. Won’t be many though.
Can you do the x light ? One review is polish or something
I’m just waiting for @in2moto to get me one
I can’t believe that’s only a 125 it looks like a Harley. I love it
It really does doesn’t it.
What about reliability? I come from a 100k rebel, looking for a cheaper 125 but has to be safe and grind those miles
It’s a brand new model so I don’t think anyone can answer that yet. The only thing I would say as this does appear to be very well made. It looks nice and ride’s really well, but it’s new to the market so it’s a bit of an unknown as to how this will perform after years and loads of miles. Only time will tell.
Beautiful, I might get one. I'm just not sure if it suits me well, I am 6'2(1,87cm) tall and ride alot of steep hills, does it has the strenght?
It pulls as good as any other 125cc. I absolutely love it
188cm
Are these good for 6-foot guys?
I always feel small on ultra-low seats
It should be fine. They look bigger than a 125 but if I were you I would finder a dealership selling them and go and sit on one. Make sure you feel comfortable
Great review! Do you think it's a good bike for a long comute (70km)?
They are comfortable so yes. 👍
For starting withou any experience on a motorbike and long jouneys, do you reccomend it?
Absolutely. It would be perfect for a new rider. Gears and power delivery is really smooth. Very comfortable. It would be an amazing first bike.
@@GillyBikes thanks, i may buy it next year
Sorry to ask but is anyone able to find an aftermarket exhaust for this bike ? I love the look of it but I’d want a louder and better looking exhaust if possible, thanks.
I managed to get mine but only because the importers had to hunt one down that wasnt allocated, as the dealer had already promised one.
If anyone is looking to get one in the UK, next shipment sounds like itll be October
A very popular bike. I’m sure motogb will have some on the way.
@@GillyBikes they do indeed, October is the current estimated date. But only because they've sold out so quickly! I'm quite excited to ride mine haha
And you should be. Also Oct is only 2 months away. That’s not to bad. My last bike I had to wait 4 months 🥹
I am looking to buy in lanzarote but could you help me as the v cruise is a chained drive help tom
The RKV is chain drive the Vcruise is a belt drive. Think of it as a mini Harley. 👍
Just watch out for transmission. Like to breaks after 5K miles
I'm looking for a ride and I LOVE this bike,but there is another one coming this 2024,that i think its going to be better...the UM Renegade ST 125cc...
They do look nice but more old school looking. Be interesting to see how much they are.
whats build quality like does it go rusty 5 mins out of the show room?
I’ve only seen brand new ones. The build quality looks very good. Much better than you would expect from Keeway. The v-cruise and the RKV are a massive step up from their previous bikes.
Looks stuning and the specs are amazing. The price not to nice, but this is a premium 125.
The switches looks like the benelli trk 502 ones.
Keeway own Benelli so that may account for them using parts from them.
further to my comment below I now have a v cruise! A gorgeous little bike so pleased with it.
Great choice. Congrats on the new bike 😎
C'est vraiment une belle 125 ! (voyez, voila 😜)
Still haven't jumped the pond.
I have one with 4000 km. Stills great. Great deal
Great to hear. I really like them. They look brilliant and nice to ride.
It looks like my iron 883 but at half the weight and with better ground clearance.
It really does look like a mini Harley. Just doesn’t have the Amazing sound that you get from a Harley.
I wish this bike would lounch in India
It’s a great bike. You need to get these over there.
Is the saddle only for one person?
It has a small rear seat.
Four and a half grand for a 125cc bike is very expensive for a budget bike. I have a Royal Enfield Meteor in supernova trim and that was just over four grand for a 350 and it is a lot of bike for the money. I am very satisfied with my purchase and it compliments my RE Classic 500 which by the way was a similar price to the 125 you have there.
I do understand that it’s not cheap in comparison to other cheap bikes. The RKV from keeway is £1000 cheaper and the Superlight is £2000 cheaper. But I think that is the point Keeway are making with this bike. I don’t think it’s a Budget bike. I think it’s Keeway upping there game and making a more premium bike. The Royal Enfields are brilliant. All of their 350’s are unbelievable value as are their bigger bikes.
Can I get one in France?
I’m not sure about that. MotoGB are the importer for the UK. Not sure who does that for France.
125cc for learners with cash
Yes. It would have been to much for me when I was 17 / 18 years old.
❤
Hi! Is not having ABS in that price range a problem ?
It has CBS, but to be fair the breaks work really well. I did a few emergency stops with it and it stopped nicely with no dramas.
alright, thanks! I saw some comments regarding that (not from this video's comment section) saying that for the price it should have abs @@GillyBikes
I see. To be honest as their flag ship 125 I would have expect it as well.
Damn. Now i really wanna get a UK license 😭
👍 and it would be worth it!
Need one👌♥️
Treat yourself 😎
it is the revised Romet rcr
Please lets have this bike in Denmark!
If not you will have to buy one over here and ride it back 😍
These retail in ireland for around €4600 brand new and for an extra €1400 you can buy a v302c and it's a shame cos for that little bit extra I'd just go for the bigger engine. It's a big ask for a 125cc.
Usually people go for 125 when they dont have A driving license
Or they want something that’s going to give you 120mpg!
I'm sure if you had an A2 license, then you would go for the 302, but on A1 you don't have that choice
Wish I could get one in the states.
They are brilliant. You’re definitely missing out.
Can you send me me the link to order?
I'm in the Philippines
Is there anyway to get those last few horses out of it to get it to the 15bhp
I’m sure there would be. A new exhaust might get you a little more. To be fair though it’s not something I had an issue with. It’s faster than a lot of other 125’s I’ve been on. (Slower than a few as well) it sits in the middle on power but on looks it wins every time
@@GillyBikes so it keeps up with town traffic ok your not going to hold up traffic
No it’s good. It gets to the speed limit quickly. Im sure it will cruise all day at 60mph.
@smattgoss, if its the same speed as the RKV125c ( bhp is same ) then It will have no problems keeping up with traffic . on duel carriageways either as mine keeps up. Gonna feel like u can't at first but after that 1500 km that will go away .
Are the engines any good seen some people saying they called already
Would this be OK for a 19 stone guy?
I was 17 stone when I did this and there was no issues at all. I can’t see it being a problem.
@@GillyBikes thank you very much
can i ride this with 196cm height?
I don’t see why not. Best advice is go and sit on one.
A Warrington lad....got to be good....not a bike I would buy at this moment in time.....but for the price....WOW.
Dont like those mirrors.....but the bike in general looks great....I am a chrome man myself....but whats not to like.
Ride on.
👍. I love chrome when it’s clean and shining. It’s just a lot of work to keep clean.
I am impressed, V-Twin, just 125 CC with14hp, but for Chinese make, I wonder after service. Though it's made for international market, should I mention that Chinese govt. have banned use of all types of motorcycles in Chinese cities.
These have recently been imported to the UK my MotoGB. They have dealers all over the country so servicing shouldn’t be an issue
nice over 1000 pounds more rkv c same power pack, just few bit more, just looking today at thid bike 4600 pounds over price for this ,
There is a big difference in price but the quality shows. Also if you compare this to the bikes Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM and others are putting out this is still great value and I would buy this over any of them. It’s really that good.
A great commuter
Absolutely. Over 100 mpg!
Lively bike !
Great bike 👍
Is it me or they look like the Harley Davidson sportster?
They really do. Just a mini version
Looks amazing but only 1 thing that rubs me the wrong way…looks like it has small pocks or something with all those silver bolts and screws. They should have colour coded them.
So many nice styling touches on this bike I never noticed them.
Nice bike
It really is a quality machine 😎
Just seen one in a Royal Enfield dealership I've been to look at some bikes for me and the wife saw this and had a sit on. She's a short arse and could comfortably flat foot. Might be looking at one for her once I have my Enfield :D
Perfect for shorter riders. Which Enfield are you getting?
@@GillyBikes not 100% yet, looking at a few - the wife still things I should get a Triumph speedmaster or Tiger, as she doesn't think the REs will have the oomph I would normally want being a big lad, but to be honest my er6 is enough for me now, who knows I might even commute on her v Cruise if I get her one :D
I think the 300cc is coming to the UK, which will be interesting
You should definitely have a look at the super Meteor for yourself. That bike is gorgeous and quite cheap. It’s a lot of bike for the money.
@tartancobbler7242 they are taking orders on them now. I can’t wait to have a go on one.
Kind of surprise they release in 125 to your country, becoz here in Indonesia is 250cc
250’s don’t really sell
Over here. Learner bikes are 125’s so they sell really well. Then when people pass their tests they want bigger and 250’s just get skipped. From going into loads of dealers the 250’s are a much harder bike to sell.
@@GillyBikes the original is 300 as far as I know, in my country over 250 will be considered as luxury motorcycle so they will be taxed significanly more. Keeway lower it to 250 to push down the price even more so people can afford it.
They do the 300 version over here but I’ve never seen one other than in a showroom. It would be amazing if the did a 900 or bigger version.
@@GillyBikes they just release the 500 here but it's a different design called DarkFlag so if they have 900 it's probabaly a whole new design because this one is a little bit small in dimension for over 500cc
@r2artCH I bet a 500 version would be nice. I hope that comes over to the uk.
Top speed will it rsach 70 mph
I never did it, but according to the figures it will do 75mph.
That exhaust , theres a guy on here with twin pipes on sound great
Yes I’ve seen that. Sounds amazing
@@GillyBikesi just got the bike 2 days ago do you know where i could find that after market exhaust?
how much this cost
Around £4,500 in the uk
The passenger grab handle is the strap going over the seat you nearly touched it .
They always seem to be an afterthought. If they don’t have proper ones on the back or the sides I mention it.
Would you really take someone on the back of a 125 tho
Not really, but should a small journey be required it’s nice to know you can.
my guy look at the keeway dark flag it is a mean looking bike
It really is a great looking bike 😎
Isnt it simply a benda 125 avengers.
It is known by other names in other countries
I bet it will still go 'off' far sooner than a Japanese bike. They all look good new but the material quality lets them down. 18 months and through a British winter and it would look right scabby.
They look better than anything produced by keeway before so hopefully you’re wrong. But only time will tell. I will see you in 18 months hopefully I can get hold of one and see how a long British winter has treated it.
To be honest the bike looks like it was designed by someone into S&M the black looks ok but the silver bolts make it look like a gimp suit.
😂 I nearly spat my coffee out reading that. Now I won’t be able to look at them without hearing “BRING OUT THE GIMP”
Keeway just have a 300cc variant out here in Indian market.
We have the 300 in England too. I’ve not seen any on the road though. 125’s are the learner bikes here so they sell loads of them.
True, as a matter of fact this 125 looks just as humongous as the 300, hence a great pick for the grip and enjoyment 👌🏻
@shahminhajuddin side by side they look identical
they also make a 300cc for another £400
They do and I can’t wait to try one.
@@GillyBikes I Cant wait for that review!! Everything you could want from a big cruiser with all the benefits of a small capacity machine. Win Win
Absolutely. I just need MotoGB to borrow me one 🤞
Sports 125cc v cruiser 125cc as first bike as im tempted by the Lexmoto LXS
I’m taking an LXS out in a few days. Both very different bikes. Both capable of over 70mph. It’s all about the looks. Which style of bike do you prefer?
@GillyBikes
Unfortunately...
Both...
Struggling to decide although I'm pushing toward the Neon and Gray LXS as it's looking fabulous 👌
@thunderchild2237 they do look good.
@GillyBikes
Now I've just seen review on the Blue Suzuki 125cc.
Question is now ....Lexmoto 125 or a big branded 125 such as Kawasaki ect.
I'm drifting away from Cruiser ....
If you have the budget for a more expensive bike then that’s what you should get. You will get more back when you sell it on. You do get what you pay for. You should have a look at the MT125 by Yamaha they are great bikes. Surprisingly quick.
I suppose that this bike must be aimed at the Learner Market.
That said,such a Learner would probably want to progress onto something bigger,and I reckon that the Trade-in price for the Keeway will halve in a year!
The only way it makes sense to buy one is as a Keeper,and then I wonder about the mechanical stamina of the bike.
As an experienced biker,though £4.5k would get me a decent 5vy R1!
This is no ordinary Keeway. It’s much better than anything else they have ever made. It’s a 125 so is a learner bike but I think it is cool enough to entice experienced riders that are looking for either a lighter bike or a bike thats going to do 130mpg. So a massive saving on fuel. That’s about 3x more fuel efficient than the R1.
@@GillyBikes I suppose they might make a good commuter bike.
I wouldn't have an R1 for the mpg!😁
I love the MT10. They are rubbish for the MPG but what a bike.
Pointless comment, if the CBT or A1 license holder want a faux sports bike, they wouldn't go for this. Likewise, there's no CBT, A1 or even A2 license holder that can ride an R1, as it's too powerful to be restricted. Again, the comment about mechanical stamina, shows a complete lack of understanding of current bikes from any of the QJ brands, or for tha matter CFMoto
the bar end mirrors are no good on any bike., i have one on my left as the other broke off.
too small and chances of knocking them off are much higher with bulky gloves and if you dont knock them off you are constantly re adjusting when you bump them with your hand getting on and off.
Personally I’ve never had that problem and I think they look nicer, but that’s a personal thing. Are you changing your mirrors?
Shame about that rubbish matt black exhaust, mild steel painted is bad, a coating on the exhaust like the RE meteor fireball is the best option especially for the UK weather, OK you won't have to polish it, but you will be spending time rubbing it down and heat painting the thing 😮
I bought this motorcycle 1 month ago, it is the fastest way to waste money, the engine has broken before reaching 1000 km....
Wow really? What happened?
@@GillyBikes I don't know why a cylinder failed, the official workshop doesn't know why either and the brand hasn't responded I have It all recorded
That’s not good. I hope it’s a warranty claim then.
@@GillyBikes keeway are ignore me, my lawyer have work
Can you not just take it back to the place you bought it from?
So let me see if I got this right, you can't see the mirror without moving your arms 🙄 not a great idea for a learner machine ya think
The mirrors are tiny. They suit the bike. But bigger would be better for very new riders.
@@GillyBikes definitely agreed 👍🏻
Not as nice as Yamaha's Ybr125 custom but that's just my opinion
We are all different and like different things. No issues with that. The YBR125 to me though is a decent bike but nowhere near as good looking at this beauty.
With 125 cc so huge and heavy it’s no good it will not speed because according to engine cc power weight and size is too big no match😢
It’s a 125 that does a top speed of 75mph. Thats quite good.
No ABS 🙃
No but it has CBS 😁
I just bought mine in Portugal and according to the Stand people and the manual, it has ABS🤔@@GillyBikes
@dgia1000 I’m pretty sure it just has CBS
U get alot 4 the money
Dang…looks heavy
Feels light 😉
@@GillyBikes lol👍
Brave words, went to a dealer of Chinese bikes yesterday and he is dropping one agency because he was dropped in it very seriously, the bike let down one buyer who just happened to be a lawyer and legal writs are flying around! Another brand, of electric bikes, made huge mistakes costing dealer and buyer big money so decided to stop trading and switched the brand name to another huge Chinese conglomerate - seriously Guys, there can be no trust whatsoever compared to traditional makes, 'Price isn't everything'!
I disagree. Not all brands are the same. With MotoGb as the importer you are fine with these.
@@GillyBikes Well, two of the brands are in that stable!!!
Didn't Royal Enfield cut ties with MotoGb after problems?@@GillyBikes
164 kg? Forget it!
You’re missing out.
sounds like a toothbrush
😂 I believe your toothbrush maybe broken.
Just not enough power
It’s not built for speed I will give you that.
That's probably underpowered af.
It’s a 125 that will do 75mph. It’s as under powered as all other 125’s
Buy a 1300 then
And will last a full week before the usual electrical faults begin.
I had a superlight for 10 years now and didn't had any issues with the bike
@vincentemmanuel5200 that’s great to hear. Always get people saying they will not last so it’s really good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@@vincentemmanuel5200 i have this bike for 2 years … just changing engine oil for every 6 months that’s it… great bike.
Some of these hater are out of control 😂 😂😂
Is that what happened to yours? Or are you making assumptions?
@@jamesjennings-yd2bc just a hater… 😂
I stopped listening when you said premium. 😂 The electrics will fail after a month of the harsh UK wet winter and then you won’t be able to buy parts to repair them. Mark my words….in 3 months they will be trashed on eBay for 1k.
I hope your wrong. They look so much better than the older stuff they used to sell. Only time will tell though.
No 50 year old man who has decent riding experience would recommend a Chinese 125cc bike. Not in a million years. The manufacturer either gave you that bike for free or paid you. I can see by the number of times you have responded to comments that your interest is purely a marketing one for the company. Anybody interested in this bike would be better off buying a Japanese 125cc scooter or a Honda Grom. It will last 10 times as long and have build quality far exceeding this bike. We both know it
I reply to everyone in all my videos because I’m trying to build my channel. Secondly and most importantly I’m a good few years from turning 50. I was not paid, not given anything. I just reviewed it and your lack of knowledge is showing. A lot of big brands get their engines made in china and that includes Kawasaki and BMW. But thanks for taking the time to comment 😂😂😂😂
It's an expensive toy perfect for lil girls!
For a lot of people that’s what all bikes are. They are all expensive toys. Some people are restricted to 125’s because of age, height or build and if you can afford one like this then happy days. 😎.
Nothing wrong with a 125cc have bigger bikes and always love a little 125
£4500 is alot for a 125...dont see it as cheap
It’s not cheap compared to the Superlight or the RKV but is compared to other manufacturers. However I do see this as a premium motorcycle so you still get an amazing bike for the money.
Its an obvious sportster copy ,
I see nothing wrong with a mini Harley. 😎
@@GillyBikes i love cruisers, that looks the mutts
Bj