Keeway Rkr 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The RKR 125 is Keeway doing its best café racer impression, and honestly? For the money, it's not bad. The retro styling is genuinely attractive — it'll turn heads at a coffee stop — and the riding position is surprisingly comfortable for something trying this hard to look aggressive. The 125cc single-cylinder engine is smooth enough for city commuting, but don't expect miracles. Highway riding is a miserable, buzzy affair above 70mph. Buying used, you need to be picky. These bikes lived hard lives as first motorcycles, so check the fairings for crash damage, inspect the fork seals carefully, and ask specifically about the chain and sprockets — owners often neglect them. Parts availability from Keeway dealers is inconsistent, so budget for some waiting time. Build quality is noticeably below Japanese rivals; plastics feel thin and electrics can be temperamental. For a learner wanting style on a tight budget, there's a case to be made. Just go in with realistic expectations — it's a budget bike wearing stylish clothes, not a performance machine.