Honda Cb125r

"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."

The CB125R is Honda doing what Honda does best — building something reliable enough to bore you into confidence. Neo-Sports Café styling punches way above its displacement, and you won't feel embarrassed parking it next to bigger bikes. The liquid-cooled single pulls cleanly without drama, and that USD fork up front is genuinely premium kit for the class. Used examples from 2018 onwards have proven bulletproof if maintained properly. That said, let's be honest about what this is. Top speed sits around 70mph and it'll feel strained getting there. Filtering through city traffic? Brilliant. Any dual carriageway commuting? You'll be hanging on for dear life. Check the service history religiously — skipped oil changes on these small singles can accelerate cam chain wear fast. Also inspect fairings carefully since low-speed drops are common with newer riders. Buy one for £2,800-£3,800 and you've got a genuinely stylish urban weapon that Honda will support parts-wise for years. Just be clear-eyed about where it ends.