2022 Sinnis SM-R 125 UK REVIEW + Comparisons
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- In this episode we look at the Sinnis SM-R 125 and see how it fairs with the FB Mondial SMX Motard and Rieju MRT.
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I've owned this bike since release (bought for my wife to commute) and to be honest the choppy ride quickly subsides as the bike gets used. You are correct, once run in the bike will do 70. The ONLY gripe i have with the bike is that gearing from factory is awful. Upgrading to a 15t front sprocket prevents it screaming at 11k+ rpm at 60-65. The Sinnis (with a hyosung/KR motors built engine) will prove to be more reliable than the FB mondial with the Piaggio lump (valve recession issues if i remember rightly) I do wish this bike was slightly shorter. But i can cope. I'm just short
Great review as always
Thought you were back in the yard, till I NOTICED THE TREE BEHIND. 😂🤣😭VERY GOOD AS USUAL M. Nice bike.
I was really excited about this bike until I read it had 6 gears, and watching this it does seem they are incredibly short gears. I really want this bike but I've never ridden a 125 with 6 gears that wasn't just a pain to ride.
The main reason I want this bike is because I am the proud owner of a 2020 Sinnis Apache SMR and for the most part very pleased with it aside from a few things:
* Currently been waiting 8 months for a new rear sprocket to become available (Don't need one and stock is steel rather than soft alloy so not a big issue yet)
* Speedo loves to go wacky, sometimes I'm cruising with traffic on a 60 doing an indicated 0 and sometimes sat idling in Sainsburys car park doing an indicated 126. Oh and it doesn't like to display the 5th gear. I see the speedo and dash on this new bike is exactly the same too which worries me.
* Steering lock is awful, I get on my little cbr125 and almost did a 360 spin on my drive after riding only the SMR for a few months - fine on the road but like a boat on slow speed maneuvers.
* Original battery ended up short circuiting itself leaving me to push the bike 4 miles to my house.
* I have yet to work out a way to do the valve clearances without removing the engine, the fuel tank is locked in to the rear subframe and I removed that & the exhaust and still cannot get enough space to perform the service.
I bought the bike for £1000 with 1.5k because nobody else would buy it, apart from my issues listed it's rock solid but the fact I bought this and they within months completely abandon it for a new model and take my SMR off of their parts store has left a very bad taste in my mouth about Sinnis. Everything about this new model is what I wanted: full power, the old frame design and obviously a way to easily fit aftermarket exhaust.
I'm probably going to buy an old used Yamaha WR125 and give these bikes a miss for a year or two to see what happens. I'm happy with my first Sinnis but also feel short changed even at the price I paid.
I've got the grey and yellow SMR done 1k miles and topped it out a 73mph down hill, suspension feels completely fine to me but do get a fair bit vibration through hands with summer gloves on. But great wee bike.
Bought a bike here in 2008 diff owners now! Need a check over! I’ll poke me nose in asap give you a look! Good healthy review that 👍🏻
Most welcome
the front forks look very stiff, they didn't sag at all when you did the seat height comparison with the other 2
Has this abs back and front looks brilliant bike
How about a review of the Fantic XEF 125 & XMF 125 , I own a XEF 125. fantastic bike, latest yamaha engine and arrow exhaust as standard, extremely capable offroad, probably the best learner bike for this.
Looks pretty good...You doing a review of the SM-XE as well MFTM ??
Yes, lined up for September
Hi Mark Would it be possible for you to review on three bikes the new zontes gk 350 zontes gk 125 and the lexmoto lsn 125 as this would be much appreciated, also I currently own fb Monday 125 I replaced the battery twice now they recommend a 6ah could I replace it with a more powerful one could you recommend one many thanks Mark B.
Hi,
It is always best to go with the recommended battery. Re: Reviews, GK350 and 125 coming soon.
It may seem to have a higher seat height due to the stiffer suspension.
Quite noticeable in the video.
No shit sherlock, did you come up with that idea all by yourself? Well done cupcake
‘Fart in a bath’ what a great description!
Looking to buy my first bike,I now have a choice between the smr and the zontes gk.
Thoughts?
Very different styles. Comfort - Zontes, Speed - Zontes, ride - similar, style - choice,
Hi mate struggling between this sinnis smr zontes zt 125 u1 or the lexmoto lxr se which one should i get all around same price cheers..
3 quite different bikes. All very good in their own right. The LXR looks great, not the fastest, cheap enough, they have had issues with engine and gearbox but if it is a new one you are looking at, at least warranty will cover that. Zontes U1, great bike, decent speed. 1 or 2 gearbox issues and fob issues but not enough to be worried about. VERY well built, ride well, feels full of quality. Sinnis rides very well, looks cool, not so comfortable on the arse, better for the taller rider....has that confused you more?
@@motorsforthemasses very understandable😂which one should i pick from your point of view which one would you personally go for mate just want something that will last a decent time as being a first time rider cheers mate.m
Hi mate im struggling between the sinnis smr 125 and the benelli tnt 125 which 1 do you think is better for 5'8 man,off road-green laneing,fun,wheelies etc cheers.
Balance off-road would be better on the SMR I feel. TNT a better all round road comfort ride though...and easier re:height too.
@@motorsforthemasses thank you very much for reply keep up the excellent videos.stay safe.
ABS is gotta be a plus? Can it be turned off for a bit of hooliganism?
No, sorry
Good bikes, but a 125cc engine would drive me mad.
Looks like a nice little 125, but has it enough grunt to up the front sproket? Would like my titchy rider to be capable of a comfy 70, if possible!
No comfy 70 on these
3:02 its ok if you're not buddy. progressive times and so on
I had the stop watch out, but you cut way. Anyway, not fast. 22 + seconds to 60. Nice bike, though, but not as nice as your Royal Enfield.