This video is clear and straight to the point! Clean bike but not my style, been looking at the bmw g310r and the KTM 390 but for commuting im not sure what i prefer. It would be cool to see a video of your opinion on the best beginner bikes or some other options.
Got one second hand a few months ago - just turned 18, it's easily the best decision I've ever made. Despite mine being fairly well used (and knackered), it's still an absolutely beautiful vehicle, and one that I feel totally confident riding just about anywhere. Rode about 300 miles on it the other weekend, and as well as being incredibly comfortable I spent not much more than £20 on fuel.
I love the design: simple and beautiful. If they make a 400cc version(Minimum displacement required for riding motorcycles on highways/expressways in the Philippines), I’d definitely buy that instead.
I saw one of these on a driveway last summer and it stirred me up. Beautiful looking bike, shame about the pedigree, and it restarted a suppressed desire to ride bikes. I now have a deposit on one of the new Speed 400s... and i don't even have a license yet! 😊
But as they are so cheap to begin with they will still be excellent VFM. As an example, I purchased a new Gen 3 Hayabusa exactly a year ago to the day for £15,000. If I sold it today I would be lucky to get £11,000 for it. So a loss of £4000 in ONE YEAR. Clearly the Keeway cannot lose £4k in one year. @@Adam-mo2qw
Good for a first bike then? I'm not really a speed freak and if anything a bit of the granny on the road - want to get to A to B, enjoy my time doing it
Great review Mark, these are bargain priced bikes but I wonder how the finish will stand up and if there is any resudue value in them if you decide to trade up. The Keeway at this price is very nearly chuck away if something major happens to it. Having seen them in the flesh i don't think they are a patch on Zontes for build quality( i know they're in a different price bracket). How do they compare with Benelli for build quality?
@@kalnwi2023 superlight is kind of ironic, but the weight is low enough you can throw it around corners easy enough. If you pin it you WILL get a lot of buzzing so its not a bike you get if speed is a factor. I had it for just over a year from new and was genuinely reluctant to sell but its just too underpowered for what I needed.
With all these new Chinese brands appearing in the UK, do you ask the dealers if they can provide full spares back up ? I heard that some dealers are loathe to take them in PX because they're unable to provide any back up to the new owner once they're sold on.
Poole Moto have access to all spares through motogb and their workshop team is first class so I'd have no problems recommending these Chinese brands ..they are generally very reliable Best wishes mark
KEEWAY are part of the massive QJ Group (that includes BENELLI), they have been around for years and are highly rated. This particular model,even going back to the carburetor version, has been a best-seller for KEEWAY throughout Europe. Check out their latest V-Twin cruisers, including not only a 125cc V but also a 302 V - complete with belt-drive !
i have the same bike a keeway 200cc i got 2 problems with it. the exhaust cover so you won't burn your leg get loosen from time to time. and it's hard to inflate the back tire due to the brakes getting in the way
@@alvindavenport5657i have One of these type of bike. The same model in the video. I was going for a ride and the Police stopped me thinking that 125 was a FUCKING Harley! Bro, the Police,not a random guy!
Cheaper than my Raleigh ebike. I wish when I started motorcycling in the early 70s, I'd have been able to buy something as cheap as this, instead of a 3rd hand MZ.
Had one for 3 years. No issues. Lovely city bike, lovely big bike looks, a mini Harley.
It's not to slow for city's? Acceleration? I thinking between keeway and zonta
@@soploskysworld For city commuters is fine. Yes, a little bit slow, but it is just an 125.
@@soploskysworld
City is generally 20 to 30 mph this bike and any 125cc can do this and much more
Have you got full license?
Hardly Davidson
Got one, 4 years old, used massively, done huge trips on it, love it!. Be warned, Mods will be done because it has some flaws, engine is sound!
Not in the market for a small bike myself, but great review, you do the best & most honest reviews, keep them coming.✌.
I appreciate that!
Best wishes mark
This video is clear and straight to the point! Clean bike but not my style, been looking at the bmw g310r and the KTM 390 but for commuting im not sure what i prefer. It would be cool to see a video of your opinion on the best beginner bikes or some other options.
been looking at getting one of these for my 17th, and your review has convinced me. awesome looking bike, and awesome review.
Many thanks and good luck with your biking career
Cheers mark
Got one second hand a few months ago - just turned 18, it's easily the best decision I've ever made. Despite mine being fairly well used (and knackered), it's still an absolutely beautiful vehicle, and one that I feel totally confident riding just about anywhere. Rode about 300 miles on it the other weekend, and as well as being incredibly comfortable I spent not much more than £20 on fuel.
I love the design: simple and beautiful. If they make a 400cc version(Minimum displacement required for riding motorcycles on highways/expressways in the Philippines), I’d definitely buy that instead.
Picking mine up on Saturday - thanks for the review. 👍
How have you found it? Looking to get mine in a couple of months. Also are both the exhausts real?😅
@@danr6716 how did it go ? Did you buy one ? If so how have you found it ?
Looks a tidy bike mark, hope you enjoyed your Christmas and new year 👍🧩
Thanks Michael...yes you too 😊
Not my kinda bike, but still worth a watch...Hope you had a good Christmas Mark...Happy New Year mate 😀
Many thanks yes all good 👍
Happy new year to you 🎉
Definitely getting one. Good review and thank you!!
Many thanks:)
I saw one of these on a driveway last summer and it stirred me up. Beautiful looking bike, shame about the pedigree, and it restarted a suppressed desire to ride bikes. I now have a deposit on one of the new Speed 400s... and i don't even have a license yet! 😊
Great choice with the speed 400
Cheers mark
Make a great little runabout for buzzing round the district - better than me speed triple for that
As far as value for money goes it's hard to see how these bikes can be beaten, and for a lot of riders 'VFM' is what it's all about...
Many thanks for the comment Julian
Yes this really is vfm
Cheers mark
VFM is all well and good, however cost of ownership also includes resale value. These don't retain value.
But as they are so cheap to begin with they will still be excellent VFM. As an example, I purchased a new Gen 3 Hayabusa exactly a year ago to the day for £15,000. If I sold it today I would be lucky to get £11,000 for it. So a loss of £4000 in ONE YEAR. Clearly the Keeway cannot lose £4k in one year. @@Adam-mo2qw
Nobody knows their reliability yet. It may turn out to be expensive to maintain as its components are cheap as chips
@@zen.life66 the Superlite has been out for a long time, and has been reliable, Keeway are one of the better ones to go for
I like it.
Good for a first bike then? I'm not really a speed freak and if anything a bit of the granny on the road - want to get to A to B, enjoy my time doing it
Great little bike, great price, great review Mark ❤x
Many thanks Martine x
Cracking little bike.
Lovely looking bike,i think youve sold it to me🤟🇮🇪
Great video mate , thinking of getting one of these , can I ride on a moped cbt license? .
Thanks Richard....no you'll have to do a geared CBT ...it's good fun for a day
Best wishes mark
Great review Mark, these are bargain priced bikes but I wonder how the finish will stand up and if there is any resudue value in them if you decide to trade up. The Keeway at this price is very nearly chuck away if something major happens to it. Having seen them in the flesh i don't think they are a patch on Zontes for build quality( i know they're in a different price bracket). How do they compare with Benelli for build quality?
Hi about the same with the benelli for build quality...but yes zontes are in a different league
Best wishes mark
Keeway and Benelli are the same company
Are the electrics better tho? Keeway are awful for the elecs. Looks nice.
Hi mark any chance you could test the new wk maveric 125 , looks a interesting mini bike offering ! 🏍👍
That looks a great mini bike like the tnt ....I'm in Poole Moto today...I'll enquire about it
Best wishes mark
Didn't know UK had 125cc bikes. Since everyone kept mentioning RE 350 and Triumph Speed 400 as small or entry level motorcycles.
Mate, does it have a gear indicator? Planning to buy one, new rider here.
Hi no sadly it doesn't but you could always fit an aftermarket one ...they are quite cheap and easy to fit
Cheers mark
I had one and its very comfortable but you would be very lucky to get past 50. Maybe im just fat
😂, i'm surprise you got 50 , it doesn't look light, I had a honda monkey that did 53 tops and was very light .
@@kalnwi2023 superlight is kind of ironic, but the weight is low enough you can throw it around corners easy enough. If you pin it you WILL get a lot of buzzing so its not a bike you get if speed is a factor. I had it for just over a year from new and was genuinely reluctant to sell but its just too underpowered for what I needed.
lol thanks for sharing.
Hi mate, do you think this bike would fit for a 180 cm ? Its been years since i m interested to look this bike , i m planning to buy one ! Thanks
Hi yes definitely....it's a low seat but has lots of leg room ...feet forward position
Also check out the zontes cruiser
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 zontes 125 c is just outstanding, but definitely not the same price 😭 thanks mate for quick response 🙏
Can't really argue with that price tbh
Yes I agree ...it rides really well 😀
Cheers mark
With all these new Chinese brands appearing in the UK, do you ask the dealers if they can provide full spares back up ? I heard that some dealers are loathe to take them in PX because they're unable to provide any back up to the new owner once they're sold on.
Poole Moto have access to all spares through motogb and their workshop team is first class so I'd have no problems recommending these Chinese brands ..they are generally very reliable
Best wishes mark
KEEWAY are part of the massive QJ Group (that includes BENELLI), they have been around for years and are highly rated. This particular model,even going back to the carburetor version, has been a best-seller for KEEWAY throughout Europe. Check out their latest V-Twin cruisers, including not only a 125cc V but also a 302 V - complete with belt-drive !
i have the same bike a keeway 200cc i got 2 problems with it.
the exhaust cover so you won't burn your leg get loosen from time to time.
and it's hard to inflate the back tire due to the brakes getting in the way
The Keeway V-CRUISE is a V2 125cm bike 😀
Ps: Happy New Year 😀
Yes the v cruise looks great 👍 hoping to review that one
Happy new year too
I have to do my exam with that bike but its not that fast
Definitely not as fast as the Indian FTR 1200 S. But cheap as chips.
Lol, that intro music gave me Debbie Harry flashbacks. It's a cute bike, I just don't like the matt black paint.
Haha yes good old blondie atomic
Cheers mark
Someone who knew absolutely nothing about motorcycles might mistake it for a Harley. Of course, no one else would.
@@alvindavenport5657i have One of these type of bike. The same model in the video. I was going for a ride and the Police stopped me thinking that 125 was a FUCKING Harley! Bro, the Police,not a random guy!
best get ready to jump off and push at the first hill ,had one for a month,
Cheaper than my Raleigh ebike. I wish when I started motorcycling in the early 70s, I'd have been able to buy something as cheap as this, instead of a 3rd hand MZ.
Yes these Chinese bikes are good now and at around £2500 they are great value ... cheaper than my e bike 😂
Best wishes mark