That is nice Mark. Cheap and fun is what motorcycling was when I was young rather than these super complex, expensive bikes on offer these days. We need more of this kind of bike........and more reviews from you of course😉
I had a Honda 125 that shared my panel van with a 13 inch diameter telescope. The shag carpet was taken out for the bike. I took a neighbor kid to the Observatory and he ended up working on the Webb Space Telescope.
I like the simplified DID with its large speed display, too many screens are difficult to read in direct sunlight and are cluttered with tiny icons and numbers that you can't read at a glance when riding. Also wish all bikes had haptic directional indicator alerts specific to left and right hand grips.
I bet that poor wee throttle cable got a good stretching there ;) The 21/18" wheel model must have a crazy seat height, even taller than this 17" wheel version. Cracking looking wee bike, but I wonder if a lot of learners will be looking for something that they can plant both feet down on. The night time sections are super useful, thanks. It's a much ignored part of the reality of riding all year in the UK. (personally, I struggle with the sharp cut-off of led headlights on dark twisty roads, although I've not tried any bikes yet with adaptive cornering lights)
Thanks yes re the seat height it says the same in the specs 885 mm but I think that's wrong ....the delivery driver said it was taller ....I guess it must be with the bigger wheels unless they have dropped the suspension a bit ....I'd like to try it as I'd really like a small trail bike that I can just touch down on Best regards mark
Thanks Mark, I'm starting to think that this brand is a serious 2nd bike contender or even a very viable first bike. I'd be very interested how reliable they are and how they cope with some real mileage. :>)
Hi Peter Sinnis are one of the better more reliable Chinese brands like zontes they have a good reputation and the engine is made by hyosung who are very good....I've still got the bike for another week and I'm loving it Best regards mark
G'day Mark from Australia, l think that motorbike is better suited to the trails, tracks or dirt riding not the black top, too light and underpowered a nightmare on the motorway with a head or cross wind, change those tyres to nobbies and have fun, another fine review, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
🤣🤣got mine and 2hrs of having it the electrics start to fail, but it is one good bike when it runs, apart from that been 2 weeks since i last seen my bike 😭
What is the point in having a law stating that you have to have a front mudguard when you can get away with fitting one as useless as that ? 😕 Thankfully the engine and the rider stop the mud from going too far...
Thanks John yes I agree but this bike is very low geared so it absolutely hits 11 k rpm with ease in top gear so I think it would benefit with a slightly higher gearing...I did this to a 125 a few years ago and it felt better for it ....it didn't scream it's head off all the time :) lol But yes totally understand your point and you generally wouldn't do it on a low power bike Best wishes mark
That is nice Mark. Cheap and fun is what motorcycling was when I was young rather than these super complex, expensive bikes on offer these days. We need more of this kind of bike........and more reviews from you of course😉
Thanks will I'm loving having this bike for a short loan ....can't Keep off it :)
I had a Honda 125 that shared my panel van with a 13 inch diameter telescope. The shag carpet was taken out for the bike. I took a neighbor kid to the Observatory and he ended up working on the Webb Space Telescope.
Great review as always mark,great looking 125.
Another great review Mark, its a lovely looking bike for a 125.
Love the way you turn what some people might call a so-so bike into a real little hooligan, thanks Mark, very entertaining!
Thanks I've got this bike for another week it's a hoot
Best wishes mark
Excellent all round video as usual Mark. Could you green Lane/ gravel road in summer on this or would you need the trail model?
Hi yes you probably could in the summer but light trails only the tyres are the limiting feature
Cheers mark
I don’t need another bike right now, but Mark did another video, so here I am.
Haha thanks Tom 😊
Great review.
I like the simplified DID with its large speed display, too many screens are difficult to read in direct sunlight and are cluttered with tiny icons and numbers that you can't read at a glance when riding. Also wish all bikes had haptic directional indicator alerts specific to left and right hand grips.
Many thanks for the comment Steve ☺️
I have The Smxe its a good bike but a bit tall i wish ide gone for the smr because I only use it to ride on the road
Thanks Mark,reminds me of the ol’ DT 175! in the seventies 😄😄.loved that bike! ABS? what’s that?😄
Haha yes I remember that bike and even the dt125 lc :)
I bet that poor wee throttle cable got a good stretching there ;)
The 21/18" wheel model must have a crazy seat height, even taller than this 17" wheel version. Cracking looking wee bike, but I wonder if a lot of learners will be looking for something that they can plant both feet down on.
The night time sections are super useful, thanks. It's a much ignored part of the reality of riding all year in the UK. (personally, I struggle with the sharp cut-off of led headlights on dark twisty roads, although I've not tried any bikes yet with adaptive cornering lights)
Thanks yes re the seat height it says the same in the specs 885 mm but I think that's wrong ....the delivery driver said it was taller ....I guess it must be with the bigger wheels unless they have dropped the suspension a bit ....I'd like to try it as I'd really like a small trail bike that I can just touch down on
Best regards mark
beautiful looking bike wid nice review
Hi many thanks 👍
i think maybe with a diffent exhust and air filter it would be fa r faster and certinsly over 15hp
Thanks Mark, I'm starting to think that this brand is a serious 2nd bike contender or even a very viable first bike. I'd be very interested how reliable they are and how they cope with some real mileage. :>)
Hi Peter Sinnis are one of the better more reliable Chinese brands like zontes they have a good reputation and the engine is made by hyosung who are very good....I've still got the bike for another week and I'm loving it
Best regards mark
G'day Mark from Australia, l think that motorbike is better suited to the trails, tracks or dirt riding not the black top, too light and underpowered a nightmare on the motorway with a head or cross wind, change those tyres to nobbies and have fun, another fine review, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Thanks Neil yes they do the enduro version called the sm xe ...which has off road tyres ...it's even taller !.
Cheers mark
🤣🤣got mine and 2hrs of having it the electrics start to fail, but it is one good bike when it runs, apart from that been 2 weeks since i last seen my bike 😭
Almost same weight as crf300L, I'd like 115kg.
Still waiting on you to get hold of a Tiger 660......
If this had been available when I was 18, I'd really have wanted one. In fact it would probably have kept my mind off big Valerie.
Haha Nik big v is always on our minds lol 😂
What is the point in having a law stating that you have to have a front mudguard when you can get away with fitting one as useless as that ? 😕
Thankfully the engine and the rider stop the mud from going too far...
The radiator looked like a cow pat had hit it LOL! The older Apache was a better bike than this re-design
Yes wouldn’t want to be riding this one in the wet or mud what’s wrong with these manufacturers the Guzzi V85 is another PP example 😂
Changing gearing on a low powered machine will kill the top end due to lack of torque/power especially riding into wind or up hills.
Thanks John yes I agree but this bike is very low geared so it absolutely hits 11 k rpm with ease in top gear so I think it would benefit with a slightly higher gearing...I did this to a 125 a few years ago and it felt better for it ....it didn't scream it's head off all the time :) lol
But yes totally understand your point and you generally wouldn't do it on a low power bike
Best wishes mark
If there is 500cc SMR would be great😅
Cor yes definitely 😁
Hi many thanks 👍☺️