Honda Trail 125

[Guzzistajohn]

you can borrow my bumper hitch thingy if ya want to 

[vintagehoarder]

Deb and I have always love the little trails and cubs.  We had two 1981 C70 Cubs 6 volt, and a 1968 CT90 Trail 90 for years.  With my size 30-35 mph was top speed, so fine around town but not out on the open road, so when they brought out the super cub and trails back as 125's we had to have them.  The will run 50-55 with my big but, and are so much fun. The 17" wheel make them handle like they are on rails. The CUbs use a Key Fob and the trail still uses a ket which I prefer.

We really love the 125's, we can run main roads now, longest trip so far a 80 miles of smiles.  The only real complaint is, I had to add mirror extentions to see around my big body, but that was no big deal.  We have had a blast on these

Here is our first impressions video
https://youtu.be/nHmkdr9cVGg

Here is a just for fun Video
https://youtu.be/O67y2e3meAk

1981 C70's


1968 CT90

[kballowe]

Don’t fart around with stupid farkles..

Get on the bastard and go….! A big trip on one of those, really drags you back to basics and even though you’re alone, you meet some old friends from the past.

The mud on the hot engine with the putt…putt…putt of the little single is cathartic.

Huzo, you crack me up !   

[9fingers]

Super cool! I need to get one of them in 3 or 4 years when I retire.......or maybe before then.
Scott

[guzziart]

Super cool! I need to get one of them in 3 or 4 years when I retire.......or maybe before then.
Scott

Why wait??!!

[Sye]

I want a CT 125 Hunter and would buy one but Honda aren't making them available to Europe. Could be something to do with Euro 5, I don't know? Shame really as they're a splendid little bike.

[guzziart]

I want a CT 125 Hunter and would buy one but Honda aren't making them available to Europe. Could be something to do with Euro 5, I don't know? Shame really as they're a splendid little bike.

Yeah, especially if you were considering a fly & ride of Europe with one of guys here.

[9fingers]

Why wait??!!

Well....6 bikes in garage, 2 in shed and one in the basement......and waiting on V100 or probably the new Stelvio!
Scott

[vintagehoarder]

Deb's frist ride

https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclehoarder/video/7158833477750803758?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

[Canuck750]

Not just a great looking bike but a great bike! The Honda Trail is just plain cool, practical, timeless… well done.

[kballowe]

Deb's frist ride

https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclehoarder/video/7158833477750803758?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

I enjoyed watching your videos.   

HEY ! It's not fair that you have a collection of them, and I only have one.

However, I DID get inspiration from seeing your bikes parked in the living room (from your pics).   
My wife nixed the living room parking notion - but I did find a nice warm spot in the utility room.   

It's 17 degrees this morning (outside)

[vintagehoarder]

Well played!! Yes I guess I'm lucky bringing them in, it was  Debbie's idea, but I love it.

[twowheeladdict]

I want a CT 125 Hunter and would buy one but Honda aren't making them available to Europe. Could be something to do with Euro 5, I don't know? Shame really as they're a splendid little bike.

Nathan knows a guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2JfFb9ZQI&t=127s

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

There are some riders with grey market CT125s in Europe. The 2023 Model Year CT125 that is released in Southeast Asia is Euro 5 compliant. Honda isn't keeping up with current demand, but when they do maybe it will make its way to more markets.

[fotoguzzi]

Hondas are RED.
Kawasakis are GREEN (and so are John Deere tractors)

Say it !

 

 

 

 

[kballowe]

 

That's interesting.

I went to the Honda website to check on the color selection - and they show only red.  2021 and 2022.

Previous (non-USA) years ?

[fotoguzzi]

I was told the green and tan are not yet in America but will eventually be offered.
Other countries get other colors,

[kballowe]

During the late 60's, there was an explosion of these small bikes.   There were little Honda, Yamaha, Benelli, Suzuki, rebadged Aermacchi Harley's and more.  Those little CT70's were everywhere.  I plunked down my hard-earned lawnmowing/hay baling/whatever odd job dollars on a brand new Honda SL100 enduro. 

And we rode EVERYWHERE.  The Trail 90 guys had that big rack on the back, and we'd pile all of our stuff on there.   

I had this exact bike.

[fotoguzzi]

Bought an XL100 this past summer then resold for profit🙂

[motospotter]

I saw 2 CT125 Trails for sale at Royal Enfield of Fort Worth last week. I know those guys but I am not affiliated.

[twowheeladdict]

Never heard that marketing term.  "Fastest moving"  What does that even mean? 

[steven c]

Here is my 77 XL125 Tiddler next to Sebby's 175. Bought it with 250 miles on it a few years back now have 1200 or so. Fun little bike.

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

Never heard that marketing term.  "Fastest moving"  What does that even mean?

Marketing terms don't always equate to real or measurable things, but I would imagine in this context they're implying that the Hondas were selling fast and in high numbers.

The Honda Super Cub currently has the unique claim of being the "best-selling" motor vehicle ever at over 100 million units sold.

[kballowe]

There are a couple of interesting articles out on the web in regard to the Honda Cub.
I think they've been manufactured since 1958 and in 15 countries.
50cc, 70, 90, 110, and 125cc.  Probably missed one. 

Here's a 1958 version





 

[fotoguzzi]

Marketing terms don't always equate to real or measurable things, but I would imagine in this context they're implying that the Hondas were selling fast and in high numbers.

The Honda Super Cub currently has the unique claim of being the "best-selling" motor vehicle ever at over 100 million units sold.

[Huzo]

Wow I’d load that up w camping gear and cross the continent, maybe do a circle tour of Australia…
Who was that guy that did that?

Huzo to the courtesy phone 📞
And then I woke up. 

No one would be that stupid,

it wouldn’t make 19,000 k…

[SIR REAL ED]

No one would be that stupid,it wouldn’t make 19,000 k…

Personally, I would salute that dude's stupidity!   

I still recall the Hodaka ads from the 1970's about a guy riding around Straya!

[vintagehoarder]

In 2019 a guy rode his coast to coast and back again on a Super Cub same engine, Did great.

[Moparnut72]

Why not? I put 17,000 miles on a Yamaha 80cc two stroke. All I could afford.
kk