All Tests – Honda reinvests low-cost with the CBF 125 – Do the race (s)?

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Honda reinvests low-cost with the CBF 125

All Tests - Honda reinvests low-cost with the CBF 125 - Do the race (s)?

Titillated by the success of the Yamaha YBR and by that of a multitude of low-cost motorcycles from various origins – China, but also Korea or Taiwan -, Honda launched in January 2009 a new entry-level: the CBF 125. What is worth -it in use ? Test !

Do the race (s) ?

In the end, to stroll in old Nice or wander on the ledges overlooking the Mediterranean, the engine is valiant but not entirely suitable. On the other hand, the cycle part allows to have fun and the beginners will learn through its limits "the b-a ba" of the biker: to anticipate again and always, whether it is the acceleration, the braking or the changes of grip.

At its controls, beginners – especially 125 licenses, which are more incisive than B licenses – can even train, or even beat, their little comrades who own 125 cc 4-stroke sports cars, while enjoying a more restful position and a better comfort !

So much so that Honda does not fear cannibalization of the statutory Varadero (€ 4,990 each as a reminder) by the small CBF 125: the manufacturer "expects a small transfer of customers with the CBR"whose price, performance and look are not very different from those of the new entry level.

"Remember: for young people, the 125 remains synonymous with freedom and dreams, which they acquire after two or three months of summer work. ", underlines Jean-Luc Mars.

For € 2,200, the djeun’z can therefore do "the" race. On the other hand, wiser users will have a hard time doing "the" shopping … Indeed, the "storage" space under the saddle can only accommodate an unfortunate disc lock in addition to the kit. tool !

Fortunately, the arrival in the dealership of the novelty being scheduled for January 2009, this leaves time for Honda to work on the accessories including, in priority, an anti-theft device and a top case. Still, in its original configuration, the "perfect little city car" aspect of the CBF 125 takes a hit..

For the duo, on the other hand, the CBF is rather well armed with its passenger seat of respectable size, its large grab handle and its footrests placed low enough..

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