The government should change the law and let learners ride a 250cc .125cc is very low on power when it comes to hills and wind. Great video mate.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I think you might have something there. They even tell you not to practice for your full test on a 125 as it's so different.

@PeteViking

9 ай бұрын

We used to ride 250 cc on L plates. But as bikes got faster the government decided to limit to 125cc.

@marksmith7503

Ай бұрын

@@PeteVikingthe fast ones back then were 2 strokes but there long gone

Good honest review Alex. The bike has, as all things do, its positives and negatives. Although you have experienced a few issues you still stayed very positive. That was great. The new bike looks amazing. Stay safe and enjoy.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, all things considered it's still a bike I look forward to riding so that must say something 🙂👍

@davidmuir6849

Жыл бұрын

Great review Alex Regards Dave from Scotland

My son has one of these and he loves it. It’s a great looking bike.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

They certainly are a good looking bike. It was the durability of the electrics in wet weather that let it down for me.

Nice vid mate, keep them coming and good luck with the test! I did my CBT aged 47 lol, got my big bike license a year later then 6 months after that I was going solo to Vienna and back on a CB500F (July 2022) ,an amazing two week experience. Will be looking forward to seeing what kind of adventures you get up to!

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Wow, a ride to Vienna would be quite something! What an adventure! If you have any photos I could share them in the next update video 🙂

@chrisbrown4396

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela For sure., could do that. Did all the backup roads, avoiding the motorways. Roads are nice and smooth, no congestion, not like the UK.. Went through the alps and the one thing I was really looking forward to was going up the Grossglockner (search vides on KZread about it) 36 hairpin bends route...but typically the day I got there, half way up a rain storm rolled in and I couldn't see any of the view! That's motorcycling for you, gotta take the good with the bad.!

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, weather is always down to chance. Feel free to send any photos to ttxela@aol.com :)

@chrisbrown4396

Жыл бұрын

​@@ttxela I'll do one better lol. Just uploaded it as my first ever KZread vid, just a samples for now. Let me what you think. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXmj1sOHXa2ombg.html

@doghous3

4 ай бұрын

Hah, nice Chris. I'm 48 and considering getting my CBT - always wanted a motorbike, but family (or a missus) hated the idea. But, it's time. Plus I just can't stand commuting by train anymore. Enough said.

A good and balanced review, Alex. It still looks new so kudos to you as an owner. You should get the max value when it comes to step up to your Harley Streetglide. 😁👍😎

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, still not decided whether to keep it as well 🙂

That was fair enough, Alex. The frequency of those minor faults would drive me nuts!.....I'm not a biker, and I'm not mechanically minded. Looking forward to seeing you out on your new bike.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Yes there's been a few little minor things that have been annoying. Overall though I'm still pleased with it 🙂

Great video dude 👍 I think that the mutt is an excellent starter bike can also understand the point you made with buying second hand make very good economic sense as people soon pass the test and move up to a bigger bike. 👍

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

I doubt I'll buy new again TBH. There seems little advantage to it.

Great video, Thankyou for sharing

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, are you thinking of buying a Mutt?

Bravo sir, really enjoyed the video. Many thanks

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍 do you have a Mutt?

@dukesublime4178

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela i am desperate to buy one. I passed my CBT at the end of last year, im up in scotland and was a bit concerned about riding in the winter. I am waiting for spring then i will go and buy a Mutt 125 hilts or Mushman. The mushman comes with LED lights. Coin toss lol. Wishing you all the best sir. Thanks again for your terrific videos

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think mine has suffered somewhat from winter riding. The switches and such seem to be the worst point. 🤔

i live in singapore and own a mutt fat sabbath 2022. if anyone is thinking about buying the bike, you really have to love the bike a lot to do so. It is a forgiving starter bike with constant issues. Do not expect speed then minus slightly more. Since getting it, 1/3 of the time my bike is with the dealer. problems ranging from starting up, constant engine warning light, electrical and sensor issues on top of missing or loose parts and screws. Its not a big problem overall but alot of time wasted and plans affected because of problems with the bike. Its a constant headache that you cant decide if you love or hate. just like a pretty bimbo gf. Maybe its just a small group of us having issues with our mutts. so toss the coin if you like

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've had a few more problems than I have. Electrics and switches are a definite weak point it seems.

@matthewparsons6496

3 ай бұрын

I am in Singapore and have the same bike. Had lots of problems initially too. Seems to be running well now though, fingers crossed.

i think you are right, i like the look of it, it also doesn't look like a 125, looks alot bigger.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

That's also a good point, I've had a few people comment that they are quite surprised to find it's a 125.

Good honest review , re the dull exhaust , as you know your way round paint it might be a cheap fix that in the right colour could add to its stealth looks ?

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Would be quite a challenge to get a good paint finish that would take the heat. There are versions with black exhausts but I've seen a lot of posts showing that finish suffering a bit.

I love the look of the mutt. Since it isn't sold in my country, I muttified my tu250x.. wrong word, bratified it. Custom rear deck, fenderless, stock rubber. It's a fun urban bad boy that can go back to stock when it finally grows up. 😆👍

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

It is a great looking bike. Which country do you live in? I think Mutt are exporting to more places now. If you want you can send us a photo of your bike for our next update video. Email link in the description of all our videos 👍

I'm looking at one of these myself. I like the look of these and have an extremely local dealer for Mutt bikes and they sell this exact model of bike with a free CBT course as a promotion. Ideally I'd love a Yamaha XSR125, but, they're 2k more on the road. Considering I'd only have it until a full license it seems like a waste of money just to get a few more mph for basically a year. Really, its probably better staying with the slightly lower speeds for safety reasons and saving myself some money. However, I do stay in a hilly location. My target is to get myself on a Triumph Bobber or a Honda Rebel (yep, I love the cruiser style bikes) Thanks for your review. I think were a similar age so, how much was the insurance, etc? Any chance you could do a financial breakdown of all the costs involved, kit, road tax, insurance, even fuel and so on? I know location comes into play when dealing with insurance and the likes and kit cost(s) are wildly preferential, but, it would give me an ok jumping off point. There's maybe some costs I amn't thinking of too. Any experienced bikers feel free to weigh in with advice.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

I certainly enjoyed owning the Mutt. I'm not sure it was the best financial decision as it basically lost over two thirds of it's value over two years. I didn't really keep any records of the costs but I don't remember any particularly large expenses. I already had all the gear from riding the Super Soco. Have you looked at a secondhand Mutt? There seems a lot about with low miles still in warranty? A free CBT is a reasonable incentive but remember it only really amounts to a couple of hundred quid at most 🤔

Great review Alex. Back when I was looking at this type of bike the 100cc ones were unrestricted so were better then the 125cc

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, not heard of that before 🤔!

@DesmondsDonders

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela Many years ago Alex

I was looking at a Mastiff from Mutt dealer, the newer ones with the massive tank. For the money it looks great but I might get either the `hilts or an AJS 71 Scrambler. The annoying thing is all those of tightening up this and that, replacing the indicators for better ones, upgrade headlamp to led or just bulb, the electrics. Guess it comes with the territory with these bikes and for a 125 learner, they aren’t that bad. I’ll do dry miles so that will prolong the life at least lol

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

They are all very similar bikes. I don't regret buying it at all. I think any of the cheaper 125s are going to require a bit of tinkering from time to time. With hindsight though it may have been more economic to buy a Japanese bike secondhand if intending to progress quickly to a full licence 🤔

@G-host0069

Жыл бұрын

Did you buy anything mate?

There are so many brands basically selling the same bike with the same issues. You'd think at least one of them would over haul the weak components and create a better quality product. I was so close to buying one of the variants of this but quite honestly I think I'll give it a miss and go with a more boring yet more reliable bigger brand but older bike. Im sure I'll be buying into other issues by doing so, but like another comment said, 125cc isn't enough, maybe for us older new riders they should up it to 350cc , because some of those only put out 20 bhp, 5 more than the 125cc ceiling, but at least it'd be something we could own for longer and not be a stop gap purchase to a full licence.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Some good points there Lee. I reckon a good few folk would stick with a 350 if they were able to learn on one! Let us know what you do decide to buy and maybe send us some pictures for our monthly update video!

Chinese parts put together in the UK, I ride a RE Meteor 350 daily and for fun. I was looking at getting a second smaller bike for my wife she passed her A2 licence with me but never ended up getting a bike as she was still very nervous. Last month, she asked if we could get her something. She was convinced a 125cc was a good option despite the fact that I feel they are way more dangerous than a more powerful machine. We went to our local dealership, and he had a couple of these mutt motorcycles in stock. I tested rode one before my wife did and couldn't stand it. Its power delivery just doesn't make any sense, and I found myself having to down shift just to get some poke out of it. Im aware 125cc is a very small engine, but I've ridden other models that feel way faster and safer than this. In the end, we bought her a RE Classic 350, which she adores. Either way, it's a great informative video, my friend. Looks wise. This bike hits the mark on every level. it's a shame mechanically it lacks so much. This bike in a 250cc-300cc would be an amazing machine, and something mutt motorcycles should really consider.

@ttxela

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I definitely wouldn't say there is much point buying the 125 if you have a licence to go bigger. I have heard great things about the Royal Enfield 350s and was considering one myself a while back. Mutt do all their models in a 250 as well. There has been talk of a 400 but I don't think it's on sale yet.

@jamesnoonan7450

4 ай бұрын

@ttxela I wasn't aware they did larger engine types. It's the build quality that lacks for me. Chinese parts just don't seem to do well in Northern climates.

I have this exact bike its brand new a few momths back and fresh out the garage from a sensor repair but ever since then its been taking multiple attempts to get the bike started any advice ?

@ttxela

2 ай бұрын

I think the best advice would probably be to take it back to the garage if it's still under warranty! Otherwise if its a problem since the sensor replacement that's where I'd start.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350. 20 bhp, loads of torque, loads of fun. Looks the bees knees, ultra user-friendly, great dealership network, just £4k on the road! Love and peace.

@ttxela

2 ай бұрын

That would be a good choice if you didn't need a 125 👍

The mutt is such a good looking bike

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

It really is, certainly wins on appearance 👍

So, what are the advantages of buying a MUTT branded version of a Chinese 125 versus a Lexmoto, Sinnis etc Chinese 125 ? I know that there are various CNC pieces of metalwork etc on a MUTT and there is the subjective issue of 'looks' . However, MUTT is meant to a brand that fettles a standard 125cc with quality parts and I am sure they do - but - rattling mudguard (design fault), split silencer, broken indicator and a 'floating' ecu are somewhat worrying, the latter particularly so. Plus, if anyone is marketing an up-scaled 125 something like headlamp output is actually a safety issue as well as a quality one. Note: Before anyone says "buy a Japanese 125" do keep in mind that the SUZUKI GSX125 is manufactured in India and the HONDA CBF125F is manufactured in Italy. As an extra note, my SUZUKI Inazuma 250 was made in China.

@ttxela

5 ай бұрын

I think you've probably nailed it there, the main thing is the styling and look of the bike I guess. Fully agree on the headlight, the standard one on mine was hopeless!

good review , good video , 😀

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, are you looking at getting a Mutt?

@westcountrypirate7504

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela maybe one day😀

would you recommend this bike for a beginner.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

If you're planning on moving on quickly to a bigger bike the best advice is probably to get a good condition secondhand Japanese 125. The Mutt has been pretty good for me though and I've kept it for a coupe of years so far.

Awesome Review. I like the Style so much but Mutt is Not Sold in Germany.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, interesting to hear they are not available in Germany. Are there any equivalent scrambler styled bikes?

@m.l.3358

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela Yes. Small ccm Bikes Made by Mash and Brixton. Mash is a french Company an is build in China. Problem is i dont like the French. Brixton From Austria also Made in China. Same Style and pricerange

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, we have Mash here too 👍

@Eizelle67

Жыл бұрын

There are some dealers in Germany for Mutts!

Would you say they’re not good build quality?

@ttxela

4 ай бұрын

I'd say they are not as good build quality as some of the mainstream Japanese 125s.

@warhobbit7951

4 ай бұрын

@@ttxela thanks I do agree with you they look amazing and definitely are a talking point

i live in Indonesia, owned razorback 250cc, its brand new but the ABS failed and the sensor plate went off from discbrake. very dissapointed about this bike

@ttxela

6 ай бұрын

Did you get it repaired under warranty?

@windyadiyatna7912

6 ай бұрын

@@ttxela due to NYE the service re-open again on january 3rd. Hope they will fix it

How I’m going to do at 6,4?

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

You probably need something a little larger.

@geoffsaunderson5766

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela appreciate the advice mah man! 👍

Sure you don't work for mutt. I bought one brand new 3 months ago first thing to go was the led indicators in the first week, no problem replaced. Next parts falling off headlight brake clamps no problem. Next it would not engage the starter clutch switch had gone replaced next the side stand switch went replaced lasted a few days. Next digital clocks decide they want to record ft not miles I just laughed at that. Took fuel tank off to grease all contacts as everything electrical was failing the rust under the fuel tank was unbelievable. Next the front brake started sticking on sorted that then the rear brake started I told mutt I don't want any of their Chinese crp parts so I will sort it out myself, I now have kawasaki and yamaha switches took the old battery from my Hayabusa which fitted the mastiff box. To sum it up they are Chinese crp but as long as the frame doesn't twist or break I will keep it I love it to death but I except mutt are cheap Chinese bikes.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

No, I don't work for Mutt...😂 It does sound like you've had a much worse experience than me. How many miles have you covered in those 3 months?

@AngelDjay

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela I was joking with the working for Mutt, I got banned for telling the truth on FB Mutt owners club and I have watched others who talked about the problems get their comments shut down so now I am thinking of setting up my own page. 760 miles so far I used the bike for commuting.

I own one of these, i am a highly skeptical person and somewhat stingy, my review is this…i fucken love my bike amd couldnt possibly be happier with it.

@ttxela

11 ай бұрын

That's fantastic, how long have you had it?

2 years??? That 2500 has turned into 400..I’ll swerve it!

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

I suspect it is true that the depreciation on these is more than a Japanese 125 for sure.

I want a bike that works

@ttxela

3 ай бұрын

Don't we all! TBF it never left me stranded.

They make some of the best looking bikes Ive seen, they deserve better quality parts and qc and a higher top speed. Its such a shame. Id buy one in a heartbeat if they werent built like junk.

@jumpship88

Жыл бұрын

This bike could be built like a tank for the price and they would sell like crazy. They could even raise the price a bit and theyd still sell more bikes than now with the current bad quality all around. Unfortunately for mutt, looks arent the only thing that is important to riders.

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

I do generally agree but I have to say all the issues I've had have been relatively minor annoyances rather than breakdowns. The bike has always got me home. Would be nice if it was a bit more weatherproof though!

Love my mutt so much that i already have 7000km on it in a span of 8 months. 😂

@ttxela

11 ай бұрын

Fantastic, they are fun little bikes to ride for sure 👍

@MR-wd4rj

10 ай бұрын

how are you?Hows the reliability and overall experience so far?Purchased it before I did my research,I am kinda worried about some mixed reviews about the bike.I will be picking it up about a month from now so any feedback would certainly help.Thanks

@cferns5389

6 ай бұрын

@@MR-wd4rjhi sorry for late reply. Had some issues with the fuel pump around 2 weeks of ownership but sorted out quickly thanks to Warranty. Other than that there’s no problem at all up until now at 11,000km.

Sorry mate but it's a naff bike cheap and nasty at least now you got a decent bike now you will see a massive difference,,get rid,,,,cheers

@charlessmillie8774

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 I can see where you are coming from but i think that they fill a gap in the market for people who don't have the budget for anything else as long as they are safe and keep going they get people into biking and that has a be a good thing?

@ttxela

Жыл бұрын

Not so cheap really, whilst you can spend more on a new 125 you could also spend a lot less and still get a good bike. There are definitely areas where the quality could be improved but it's still a bike that I look forward to riding and it passes the 'look back' test when you park it. But yes, I'm sure the new bike will become the favourite 🙂

@charlessmillie8774

Жыл бұрын

@@ttxela totally agree 👍 fantastic looking machine 😀 10,000k I've had news bikes that have had much more go wrong with them over that mileage from new.