Honda CRF125FB - 6 MONTH REVIEW (Vid #14)

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Published 2021-09-02
Owned 6 months: We have owned our new 2021 Honda CRF125FB for six full months. This video is an in-depth review of our experience thus far with the bike.
We purchased this new 2021 Honda CRF125FB (Big Wheel) from Western Honda in Scottsdale, on 2/26/2021. Our Salesman Dennis was great to work with and very helpful through the purchase process. This is video #14 in our 2021 Honda CRF125FB video series. We purchased this Honda trail bike with hopes that adults and our growing kids will make memories and find adventure while riding it. We invite you to follow along as we ride this bike, evaluate it, and modify it to meet our needs.
Modifications/Upgrades:
#1 - Chain guard removed

All Comments (21)
  • @razco7
    Great video! Thanks for the information and have fun!
  • 11/21/22 I bought 2 of these Christmas 2021. One for my 12yo son, 1 for me. I've been around offroad equipment all my life. Always went HOG WILD. Now that I am older, a lot more cautious. This bike fits me PERFECT! The problem I find, all these bikes bigger than the 125 (offroad, and street) is they are too tall for me. I can barely stand tippy toe . That is a safety concern. My son has never ridden before. HE DID FANTASTIC for a newbie. We did a 25 day road trip from Nj, Pa, Va, WVa, Tn, NC, Ga, Fl. THE BEST TIMES OF OUR LIVES! We are planning to do trips like this atleast 2x a year. I use the BLACK WIDDOW DOUBLE MOTORCYCLE ATTACHMENT. I extended the break/signal lights, and many marker lights. Toyota tacoma, still got 26+ Mpg. Great set up. Ultimately, I'd like a small toy hauler with a shower, ac, cooking. Eating out, and hotels get expensive . GOD BLESS HAPPY HOLIDAYS
  • We have the 2022 CRF 125 model and everything you said is spot on. My 11 year old figured out the clutch in a jiffy! Best CRF 125 vid on youtube. Cheers Mate \o
  • P.S. Great video! I just bought this bike for my grandson so that’s why I asked the previous question.
  • @TN_HondaDad
    A typical reliable Honda that you can have for years, and with little maintenance keep for years and pass down thru the family. Perfect bike for newer riders or just general light trail riding to ride with kiddo's, etc. You must have gotten one of the last few for all the logistics and shipping nightmares really kicked in. Sad to walk into a dealer now and literally see no bikes on the showroom. Nice, clear simple review btw and what great place to ride, I'm jealous. lol
  • @pedritotaco6951
    I am a kid who wants to learn how to ride one and hopefully get one at some point and this... looks awesome
  • I love my 2021 CRF 125FB. I will have mine for six months and your videos are helpful for routine maintenance. Not sure about the throttle sticking, I always would return the throttle. I'm 5'2 and wanted a bike great to learn on and this bike is perfect. Just as you mentioned the clutch is super smooth. I keep up with guys on side by sides, and others on dual sports with no problems. Looking into maybe getting a dual sport in the spring as I would like to explore more. thanks for the tips, safe riding.
  • Thanks for responding to comments. Good habit for a YTer. Thinking of picking this or the Kawasaki klx140rl to teach my kids. I’m going to grab a Honda crf250f for myself I believe.
  • @tysonprior2587
    Excellent review! But you messed my head up and now I'm back to considering this bike because of the fuel injection!! I am buying this bike cash so i was seriously consisting the cheaper carbureted models from the other brands. After seeing this I'm back in the Honda camp...i rode a Harley fat boy on the street but I'm a tiny man haha i don't need a giant bone like that off road
  • @danleypeters9610
    Great vid!! Should I upgrade to a crf125fb? I have now a klx 110R.
  • I think about buying one so I can finally go to my local MX track. I'm a beginner so this should do just fine
  • @pain1427
    Im ready for a upgrade already , I think im going to get the 2022 Honda crf250rx
  • hey, really good informative video! I was curious if this bike would fit me? I’m 5’1-2 with boots on. I wanna switch back to trail bikes after I sell my yz85. Also hoping this would last a few years or just look into the 250f or 230. Thanks
  • @j.hesler6865
    I have had my 2021 crf125fb since June and I have done a couple mods (pro taper bars, bbr throttle tube, pro taper grips) but something I would like to ask is how you feel about first gear on this bike that gear is the one gear that makes me wish it was a five speed because 1st gear is so short I mainly use it as a bulldog gear to get me up steep hills at a low speed but yeah just curious what you would say about first gear