All of these issues can be solved with a bit of rider experience.
Was the false neutral on an upshift? if so, why were you using the clutch to begin with?
Attempting to ride a 125 like a 600 or vise versa is folly
2011 cbr125 + highway 401 = a surprise
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All of these issues can be solved with a bit of rider experience.
Was the false neutral on an upshift? if so, why were you using the clutch to begin with?
Attempting to ride a 125 like a 600 or vise versa is folly
stormcat
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The false neutral was on a downshift.
True enough. I'm used to my bike.
A new rider here, just got my M2 a month ago and have owned the 2011 CBR125 for over two weeks now. Bought it used. I have been reluctant to take it to the highway... although I am able to get it to 102 km/h on several occasions but didn't push it further since I am on 80 km/h zone... hmm after reading this post I'm now going try it on the highway...
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If you're over 180lbs and/or find yourself on the freeway a lot, then yes. Yes it is.
Not that the 125 isn't a lot of fun, though.
Salos Dafee
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I agree with the general sentiment that the pre-2011 CBR-125R transmission is inferior to the transmission in bikes that cost thousands of dollars more, but I am not racing the things, and I am generally satisfied with the 125 in every way. I am very pleased to read all this good news about the 2011 model, and I will continue hoping a lot (and working a little toward this hope) that the 125 is sold in the USA soon.
I've yet to have any sort of issue with the 2011's gearbox, aside from the inability to flip the shift pattern over with the stock footpeg brackets.
But, I never had the drop-out-of-5th issue that lots of people complain about with the old model, either. NEVER, not even once, have I missed that shift. I have aftermarket rearsets on the old bike and had them from day one - the stock footpegs for that bike are actually completely unused.
The one thing that happens with the gearbox on my '07 is an occasional reluctance to go into 1st gear from neutral at a stop. I've yet to have that issue with the '11. It goes into first every time. It's quite possible that something has been fine-tuned inside in order to address this.
But ... the 1st-to-2nd gear change makes a pretty good clunk that I don't notice on the '07. Although, given that the '07 has an aftermarket exhaust and the '11 is practically silent ... it might be the same way, I'm just not hearing it.
Anyway ... First fill-up. Rode 285 km and took 9.3 litres and that was with 1 bar left showing on the fuel gauge. Fuel consumption is about the same as it was on the old bike when it was stock. (The '07 uses around 3.1 L/100 km now. It's, ummm, well broken in.)
But, I never had the drop-out-of-5th issue that lots of people complain about with the old model, either. NEVER, not even once, have I missed that shift. I have aftermarket rearsets on the old bike and had them from day one - the stock footpegs for that bike are actually completely unused.
The one thing that happens with the gearbox on my '07 is an occasional reluctance to go into 1st gear from neutral at a stop. I've yet to have that issue with the '11. It goes into first every time. It's quite possible that something has been fine-tuned inside in order to address this.
But ... the 1st-to-2nd gear change makes a pretty good clunk that I don't notice on the '07. Although, given that the '07 has an aftermarket exhaust and the '11 is practically silent ... it might be the same way, I'm just not hearing it.
Anyway ... First fill-up. Rode 285 km and took 9.3 litres and that was with 1 bar left showing on the fuel gauge. Fuel consumption is about the same as it was on the old bike when it was stock. (The '07 uses around 3.1 L/100 km now. It's, ummm, well broken in.)
ItIsWhatItIs
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Based on your assessment the 2011 isn't much better than the older models aside from the larger gas tank. I am shocked the mighty gofaster would resort to buying a new bike than putting the talk to the walk. If you were able to walk the talk this is a pointless purchase for someone of your elevated stature in other internet realms
. Of Course we are here and not there.
Nice choice Brian! We tested the new CBR125, CBR250, Ninja 250, The Suzuki TU250 and the Kymco 150. All of them were so fun to ride. Even on highways and twisties.
Here's our videos on the CBR125
http://2ride.ca/2011/08/02/2011-honda-cbr125r-walkaround-short-ride-videos/
Here's our videos on the CBR125
http://2ride.ca/2011/08/02/2011-honda-cbr125r-walkaround-short-ride-videos/
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Will you be spinning it along any combination of the lateral, longitudinal or vertical axes, and to what degree?
MyNameIsBup
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Nice bike. Plans for any mods like your 2007? That little bike surprised the heck out of me!
Do u have a 125 too?
It's the same engine, so if you had a problem with the old one, you'd probably have a problem with the new one. If you read GoFaster replies in this thread, he never had a problem with gears popping out in the first place, so there's not much really for him to say ..... many new people (a lot of them have had CBR125) suffer from the syndrom called "sloppy shifting". The tranny for sure is made to a certain price point, but on the other hand not everyone riding this bike has had the problem ....
I have not had the new one drop out of gear ... but I never had the old one drop out of gear either, except the odd time when I screwed up the shift and I know I screwed up.
The new one is less balky going into 1st from a standstill in neutral.
By the way, just because "it's the same engine" doesn't mean that they haven't done various minor tweaks or adjustments. For example, I know the cylinder head is a different part number.
The new one is less balky going into 1st from a standstill in neutral.
By the way, just because "it's the same engine" doesn't mean that they haven't done various minor tweaks or adjustments. For example, I know the cylinder head is a different part number.
ItIsWhatItIs
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Brian, I thought you weren't supposed to even sit on that new 125 before you swap out the suspension, engine, wheels, exhaust, frame and the brakes.
And here you are, writing reviews. Disappointing.
There is nothing compelling enough about the 2011 for me to part with 4000 to replace my older year. Perhaps when the od hits 60 k I may consider it.
