I’m 69 and passed my bike test in 1970 but my son’s Keeway Superlight 125 is the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden 👌👍👍👍

I’m doing my Cbt in a couple of months and I’ve decided on this bike. Your review sealed it 👍

Probably the best review of this bike on YT. Thank you for that.

54 years old this is going to be my first bike in a long time cant wait great review

@porkscratchings5428

Жыл бұрын

I’m 55 and this will be my first bike 👍🍻

@TheGardener54uk

2 ай бұрын

snap same as me lol

@hansvancauwenbergh

18 күн бұрын

And what is your verdict after 1 year?

I bought one 3 days ago having passed CBT 3 weeks prior, my first bike! I absolutely love it ❤

@lassydogpie5390

9 ай бұрын

Any issues?

@markf.3617

9 ай бұрын

@@lassydogpie5390 The right wing mirror kept flopping down when I went over 50mph and the bloody Oxford dealership said they couldn't fix it for 6 weeks! Not great so I f*cked them off and bought some other official ones from the website. Then I bought the S&S Grand National slip-ons and that surprised me on how well it improved the sound, as well as when slowing down it would pop 😆. It was my first bike after a 125 Keeway and I did like it but it isn't really a Harley, if you know what I mean. Last weekend, I PX it for a 2018 Breakout, now that rocks and I'm REALLY happy with it.

Have to say I do enjoy your videos front to back top to bottom while full of facts and even some personal opinions 👍

3 and a half grand for a v twin! Amazing. Great vid mark, and good to see you back doing reviews - more please. 🙏

Thank you for the top review, best Regards

That’s got to be the best looking 125 out there, if only the big four could put something on the market that looked this nice instead of that curly plastic tat they keep churning out, if I was new to biking and didn’t know any better, I’d have one of these and be happy about owning it.

Bless you we ask you deliver

Great looking bike and an excellent review. Say what you want about Chinese bikes but they get the styling spot on

Great vid👍 This is the bike for me I’ll be taking the CBT in a few months so is the keeway v cruise 125 and rkv 125 the same bike? Or should I wait and see how the v cruise 125 is?

I own one, and it's an awesome bike. Gearing is smooth, no fight for neutral. The wide tires makes it feel so planted to the road and safest I've felt on a bike since I got my cbt . It's definitely better than something from lexmoto or sinnis ( I've owned 2 lexmotos ) . slow speed menuvers are so easy on the v125 that I never felt like putting my foot down on u turn like I did on lexmoto isca .

@grasRebelle

Жыл бұрын

how tall are you ?

@shadowrider-xg7vs

Жыл бұрын

@@grasRebelle 5 '11

@mormsophen3238

Жыл бұрын

How durable is it if u compare it to Royal Enfield or Honda?

@wonglongdong2390

11 ай бұрын

does it have a USB Port?

@shadowrider-xg7vs

11 ай бұрын

@wonglongdong2390 nope the v cruise does not the RKV 125C.

Bike Looks really nice! They do make a 300cc version Looks almost the same! Not for sale in uk! Called the Bender 300cc on sale in Europe! Look on KZread! I'd probably get the 300cc if they start selling in UK there missing a trick there!

You're the same height and a kinda similar bodytype to me so it's like a little advanced view of what I'd look like on this haha. Great video, thanks for putting it up.

Great detailed review, Good choice for a new or returning biker after many years, instead of jumping on a race bike. Depending upon your experience and desires of course.😀

Your new subs here, great review 🤘😎🇵🇭

Have just returned from 70 mile ride out on mine. Comfortable and a real joy . Love it. 🛞🛞🛞

very well informed! thank you very much. I wanted to buy a Hyosung Bobber but now I´m not sure bout that cos the Keeway is even cooler!!!

Keyway appear to have taken a significant step in quality with this one. At the bike show, the models on show had the usual budget-driven fittings such as thin, flimsy brake and gear levers for example. I forget which model it was but one of their "cruisers" had a ridiculous 12" long gear lever instead of a more appropriately designed linkage for the forward controls. This RKV125 looks much better in every way. Apart from the exhaust system of course which will turn orange within a week and be cornflakes within a year. I'll bet it's excluded from the warranty too. A real shame. Excellent review fellas, as usual. Thank you 👌

It really looks CooL. Nice review 👍

Buena comparativa, gracias y ráfagas

I've done so much research because it absolutely my style of bike. So many good reviews and lots of people rate this bike. Think this will be what I end up getting!

@kevinmurtagh3434

5 ай бұрын

Did you ?

Seems great bike, bit expensive to start your bike journey but looks like a solid bike. Hope they bring out custom exhausts like the dragstars silvertail. Thank you for the review 😊

@nonsononessunooko4066

Жыл бұрын

used k ligth or superligth better in my opinion as starter or new too

Had a Hyosung GV125S which my Son now has and loves. Its also has 13hp but its enough as has a nice amount of low torque to just cruise along.

@t-poseanteaterthefirst8962

Жыл бұрын

How long have you both had that bike I'm assuming it's very similar to the keeway. I'm busy trying to decide what to gwt for my first bike and I can't make my mind up.

I've been contemplating getting one as my friend has one, but he said he can only get his up to 55mph at a push going downhill down the A5, he's not big but about 20 stone, so whether the weight is slowing him down or not I'm unsure, but watching your vid it also looks like you're struggling to hit top end also so would it be worth it for a weekend ride around bike you think?

Have just bought one, my first bike, and whilst I have yet to ride it as it is still being set up/checked this video has me looking forward to riding it so much more! I am 5ft 3..just, and it is amazingly comfortable for me to sit on and reach everything.

@reeseprince8

Жыл бұрын

How you getting on with it?

@paparoach007

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get one myself after passing my CBT, how are you getting on with the bike?

@cglen9937

10 ай бұрын

@@reeseprince8its a good bike, the tank holds fuel well. Have recently had someone rear end me at lights and its a pretty sturdy build so no damage other then the licence plate. With the current exhaust sounds a bit like a tuc tuc compared to other bikes. I find I feel like I have to push it a bit more on hills. But its still a damn comfy ride and looks awesome. Fuel is full at about 12litres I think, with about 3l reserve. Got about 109 miles min out of a tank

@fugdefano

Ай бұрын

im shorter and short legs 28in at a push. might be what im looking for

Im looking at one of these for my first bike once ive got my cbt. Love the look of it, id liek to get a triumph bobber some point in my life

Riding position and styling remind me of the RE Meteor Fireball. Minus that radiator of course. Seems like a great entry bike.

Thats it - im sold!

just got the rkv 125c for my day to day run about keep 350 enfield for weekends , had good look around for second bike , seam keeway have come up with well build bike, looks good rides good , and the price is spot on, cost a lot more with one of big names on the side of the tank, the v cruse more of bobber few more bits on it but 1000 pounds more then the rkv c

Great looking bike.

Nice looking bike. I would have been more than happy to start my biking on one of these (rather than the MZ125 that I did start on, way back in the mists of time). And it is a stylish commuter option.

I am about to buy the black tank version of this bike but want to turn it into an old school bobber Would a new solo bobber seat be hard to put on do you think?

could a CBS braking system receive a modification by adding ABS? if yes, how much would it cost? thx for the reply!

my brother has the k ligth its pretty good

How does it compare to the k light? In Estonia, only the k light and the superlight are available. But the v-cruise looks much better.

How about the V-Cruiser, seems so similar but a lot more expensive, what your opinion on that model ??

The engine is a pearl.

Well done ! Most people these days, that is the biker community feels negatively about these Chinese motorcycles the same way the biker community felt about Japanese motorcycles back in the late 60's and early 70's AND look how that turned out, widely accepted. Sounds good, looks good and the saddle stitching is impressive. Grandfather John Pennsylvania USA

@migueruta

Жыл бұрын

Keeway is trying to settle itself as a premium brand from now on, like if it was a sort of "chinese honda". This model was just the start of all of it. There's also the V-CRUISE 125, the V-CRUISE 302C (300cc engine), the M502N (500cc engine), and few more coming out soon, like the Keeway: Benda Darkflag 500cc, MBP C650V, Keeway Benda LFC + LFS 700cc, MBP C1002V... And their price tags come close to a premium japanese motorcycle brand as its CCs go up.

How does it compare with the Keeway Superlight...or, indeed, with the Lexmoto Michigan? These three bikes are my shortlist

would an aftermarket exhaust be possible on this bike?

Looking forward to the release of the 300, them maybe if I haven't bought all those other bikes I like, my bottom may find comfort there.

Didn't the 'Benda' ones have bar end mirrors? which I think make it look really good

Can’t wait to test ride the new Keeway 302c , looks very similar but bigger V twin with twice the power…

Love the look of this bike. Will you be reviewing the V302C when it's available? Looking for a cheap cruiser that I can ride and keep my Rocket for better weather. At the moment, it's a toss up between a Meteor and the V302C. I've already sourced a bigger seat for the 302, so I can carry a pillion.

@Metralhas3000

Жыл бұрын

where can you buy the v302C? i cannot find it in UK

It's look so beautiful! Does Anyone know the maximum speed on the highways?

I’m 6ft2, would you say this would be a comfortable bike for someone of that size? I sadly can’t go sit on one as they’re all 200+ miles away. Would the v-cruise that’s coming out be a better option? There’s also the UM freedom/vegas but finding reviews on them is rather difficult especially recent ones and of the freedom. I’m doing my CBT next month and I’m trying decide between the keeway cruisers or the husqvarna svartpilen. Any advice for a tall rider?

@TheKimgower

10 ай бұрын

In general the average height of people has increased by 2inches over the last 40/50 year's but they still keep making motorbikes for average heights of 5ft 7in which to be honest is short theses days, when you see teenagers that could challenge a giraffe. It really is about time manufacturers gave more options for tall riders.

Looks like a nice bike. I’m 6’2”, do you think it will be a bit small for me considering the low seat height? Thanks.

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Only 3 inches taller than me. Get someone to photograph you sitting on one.

How does this compare to the k light?

Hi mark , a v twin , looks quality too , people are going have to remember the Japanese would charge £5200 for that and they’ll never make a small capacity. V twin again , any chance you could test the new lexmoto rss 125 , it looks great and is for peanuts 🏍🏍👍👍

I have been interested in the bike for a while but I haven't been able to find any videos in English until now so your review is much appreciated. If you don't mind can I ask if you went up any hills how did it pull and how much momentum did you loose if any. Thanks again

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

It seems ok if you keep the revs up once run in.

@andrewoldham4462

Жыл бұрын

@@motorsforthemasses thank you

Looks good its easy to see the sportster look , shame its not a bit more powerfull , them mudguards look like they stuck icecream tubs on , thatl do !

Thanks. I'm thinking about getting a bike but I don't think many would suit me as I'm 5'' 4', don't have the full licence (only upto a 125cc) & never ridden a bike. Nice that you said about adjusting the handlebars, it may make a difference. The performance for me will be be enough to start with as I live in the countryside & many roads are National Speed Limit. Thanks again, you have made me think about it...again. Oh, it wont keep up with my S5, but I'm sure the thrills will be similar.

@haxan6663

Жыл бұрын

Don't let your height stop you from riding. I am 5' 6" and have ridden for over 30 years. Cruisers have low seat heights, which are ideal for those of us with less than 33"+ inside legs!

@philtucker1224

Жыл бұрын

If you haven’t test driven one then you don’t really know what you are talking about. 5ft 4 is typical average height in China so I bet this bike would be perfect for you. Go for it buddy!

@michaelloach9461

Жыл бұрын

@@philtucker1224 Thanks Phil. I'm still thinking & will make my mind up at some point...I just don't know when that point will be. All the best....

@cw73ify

Жыл бұрын

I'm 5'2 and can comfortably sit on keeway superlight 125 also can put feet down on tip toes on hayabusa! Try loads of bikes, you'll be surprised!

i am 6ft 5 average build , what 125cc bike would suit me or 50cc motorbike or mopeds , can anyone tell me plz , also not to exspensive plz

What is the difference between Keyway, Sinnis, and Hyosung? There engines both the V’s and the single cylinder models all visually look the same and are I assume based on a big brand engines like Mutt with their old Suzuki model engine . Are they from the same factory ?

Where did you get your helmet?

Be nice to know what it’s like on hills .

Would this be suitable for someone who’s 6ft 2”??

A estas motos no se le pueden poner unos escapes más ruidosos o es aún muy pronto porque son nuevas

The bike looks great looks bigger than 125 cc be great with bag on back of bike

Can the Industry campaign to allow people to learn on 250cc please?

Hi MFM. Had an ajs highway star now getting the Keeway rkv 125c . I would value your opinion, is this a good move. Love your reviews. 👍👍👍

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Hi, The Keeway is too early to tell, but it seems to have a better engine and all the good design points of the Highway star, I would say it is a better bike.

im extremely exited to get this bike going from naked to cruiser, and gonna lower the handle bars. Speed shouldnt be a issue as i weigh 55kg.😂😂

Is it the same as the hyosung Aquila

Wats top speed on the flat

If Keeway UK bring in the V302 (300cc) version with the belt-drive, you can have my money in a heart-beat!

@tartancobbler7242

Жыл бұрын

and bar end mirrors

@tonysmih4796

Жыл бұрын

@@tartancobbler7242 I like the look of the 302, not that keen on bar end mirrors, they get in the way when filtering

Awesome 125 , much better bike than the Superlight and K-lite , but i think i would go up one tooth on the front sprocket .

@petermccarthy4525

Жыл бұрын

Interestingly, I bought the k light after watching this channel (over a year ago) and have done ten thousand miles on it. But this new bike is tempting…

Nice ride. Nice price..

What’s top speed of this bike?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish Kids want more power coz we have high winds to contend with. 10hp isn't generous considering '80's 2 strokes had 12-15hp. Kids are also bigger and heavier today. There needs to be a change in the Law coz atm these Laws are driving kids away from Motorcycling, " it's not pleasant to be sitting at sub 50mph when the traffic is doing 60" give them the power to keep up. So if a bike can't hit 70mph and can't cruise at 60mph I can't see it selling many units.

Superlight or Outlaw, Superlight or Outlaw? Oh hello! RKV 125C it is then

@perche26

Жыл бұрын

same doubt here, the outlaw I like the price, the power and the abs, the rkv doesn't have abs and doesn't seem to reach much speed, on the other hand it seems more comfortable for tall people like me.

@Woddawic

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the Outlaw doesn't have ABS either. The RKV has more horses, but the Outlaw is quicker being much lighter. But yeah, big difference in price

Nice bike I saw this in Birmingham NEC, lovely looking in real life and big - very comfortable to sit on and I'm only 5'4 (Waiting for the Lexmoto XDV 125 review - pretty please cherry on top 😁😁😁)

Lovely looking bike, nice detail to the rims and if they made a lager capacity version say 650, 800 I would happily buy one.

@tonysmih4796

Жыл бұрын

There's a 302 equivalent coming out as well.. Also, look at the MBP range of upcoming bikes, there's a 650 and 1000 cc cruiser in their range

I love the style of the bike, but it needs a 250 lump to pull that weight, a good review of a very attractive cheap bike....Andre...

Top speed?

Semoga masuk kepasar indonesia

Similar headlamp etc to my new um renegade vegas

any tips on bikes that are 125cc cruiser style but dont sound like a glorified hair dryer (high pitch wine) and sounds like a harley or indian?

@motorsforthemasses

10 ай бұрын

Hyosung GV125

Thinking about this for my first bike, I'm a bit concerned about rust though. Any recommendations?

@badcampa2641

Жыл бұрын

Brand new Road legal thumpstar 125 £1600- £1800. Or the Benelli TNT 125 £2300

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

ACF50

@tonysmih4796

Жыл бұрын

If you maintain and clean the bike, properly, rust won't be a problem. My daughter's friend has just sold here Superlight, 6 years old, ridden in all weather, kept outside on the coast, only very minimal signs of corrosion. Likewise, my daughter's Superlight is 4 years old, ridden in all weathers, stored outside under a cover by the coast, had from new still looks almost like new. The key maintenance and cleaning, and acf-50, or similar.

@tonysmih4796

Жыл бұрын

@Pj Mack Nonsense, I've had chinese bikes for years, upto and including 650cc, none have ever let me down, and none have suffered corrosion issues more than my Triump America does.. The VanVan is no more easy or difficult to maintain than pretty much any other basic 125 from any other manufacturer.

@steveaga4683

Жыл бұрын

​@@tonysmih4796 What did you get for the Superlights when you sold them? I am looking at one around the same age.

How much is road tax on this? 👍

Every black painted, mild steel exhaust I've had on any bike, has rotted out and holed in about 2 years. Replacement is not cheap.

@ipaddy

7 ай бұрын

I used to be a stove enameler back in the late 70s and used to get lots of dirt bike lads bringing me there exusts to shot blast and paint when the standaard factory mat black had started to rust mainly on the down pipe they tended to last around 3 years before they needed new paint i used to also paint most engine parts as well but in satin silver or satin black always looked better than new

They could still do a stainless exhaust in black!

A cool little bike. Are bigger HP bikes heavily taxed in the UK? Is this why 125s are just about everywhere or specially for A2 licenses? The front LED light is a knockoff of Zontes GK350 version.

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Tax isn't terrible. 125 is 17 year old to A2 licence at 19 bike.

@aidenscott71

Жыл бұрын

They sell the most. Biggest selling bikes in UK are 125 and scooters

@Woddawic

Жыл бұрын

We also have a thing called a CBT (compulsory basic training) in the UK. It's a one day course you have to take before you can ride a motorcycle up to 125cc. It's valid for 3 years so a lot of people will just do this and gain a bit of experience riding before taking the tests for their full licence

@aidenscott71

Жыл бұрын

@@Woddawic isn't it two years? Not sure. Was a while ago I did mine!

@Woddawic

Жыл бұрын

You're right, it's two years. My mistake

I'm still taking the baffles

Would this suit a 6 ft 16 stone bloke?

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

I'm 5ft 10 plus. I'm 100kg

Back of the headlight is a bit strange! I would rather a traditional casing

Love to see how many buy a bike with benda wrote on it.🤭

do you think this bike fits for me with 196 cm? :x

@motorsforthemasses

11 ай бұрын

Your knees might be above the tank

My local Keeway dealer will not entertain these. They feel that the Suprlight and K-Light are great, but will not stock this one. They feel that the twin will go the same way as the AJS Highway Star...which was only imported for 1 year. This saddens me, if true! What are the views of the owners here?

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

That is a weird assumption for them to make as the Highway may share the tank and rear end but that was a parallel twin from the old DD125....not the same.

I'm thinking of getting this will be fine for me I'm 6ft 3 inches tall

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Can't see why not. Take a seat on one.

What's the best bike you have ever reviewed??

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, difficult....probably MV Agusta DragsterRR

@steveaga4683

Жыл бұрын

@@motorsforthemasses Ah, but what's the best 125 you have reviewed?

What happened to the mirror? That exhaust will be a Rust magnet.

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Box was in perfect condition so maybe happened en-route, or whilst packaged, everything else was fine.

If it said Honda on the tank the MSM would go bonkers over this bike.

Early on in the video, there's a full on rear view and the number plate bracket is clearly well on the p*ss. What worries me still with Chinese bikes is, that should not pass final inspection for

We need this bike in India

The plastic on that reflector makes it look like a lollipop.

benda? Imagine finding that stamped on your mates new bike back in the 80s

@motorsforthemasses

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's progressive in 2023 lol Why do you think the Honda TransAlp sells so well?

Give that Benelli some welly! 😂🤣

Whatever this costs, if that's how much you have to spend, buy the best used non-Chinese bike you can get. I bought a Hanway 125cc a few years back... new, it was beautiful... like all Chinese products, it's 95% good and completely let down buy the 5% shit. Constant electrical problems, ignition, fuel pump, rust... shame as it rode well, looked awesome...

@audimanuk

3 ай бұрын

Same here NK 125, cheap as chips looked great and then got the MiL light winking at me at 650 mls it was a ECT sensor, then at 1300 mls got another MIL light, this time it was the O2 sensors turn to give up the ghost, got live data on it and it was deader than Elvis, once these were fixed it rode ok’ish but sometimes struggled to engage 1st gear at a standstill. It got nicked at 1600 mls, the scrote that pinched it found out the brakes weren’t that good riding two up and stuffed it into the back of a Caddy van. I’m just debating whether to buy a CBR125R or a XSR125, like you I wished I’d bought Japanese from the get go !