Honda SH125i Reviews

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I had my SH125i from new in October 2006 until November 2008. I regularly commuted 12 miles to the London Bridge area, including throughout the winter. It was a reliable, efficient machine which looked and felt well built.

Main strengths:

. Started first time, every time;
. Flat floor handy for shopping;
. 16" wheels = good ride quality and stability at higher speeds;
. Narrow, so easy to filter through slow/stationary traffic;
. Fast away from traffic lights;
. Fun!

Main weaknesses:

. Insufficient space for crash helmet under the seat.

A trade off for the 16" wheels is reduced under seat storage (although a top box is supplied as standard equipment). I have read that large wheels are supposed to be less agile at low speed than the smaller ones usually found on scooters. I never found this a particular issue.

A good power to weight ratio (for a 125cc scooter) means you can get away from traffic lights quickly. In two years of riding, a car only beat me once (a determined driver in a high powered BMW).

The top speed I achieved was a speedo indicated 65 mph on a national speed limit dual carriageway, so I recommend the SH125i (or PS125i) for journeys on roads with a speed limit of 60 mph or less.

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Honda SH125i starts first time. However, questionable reliabilty, service intervals way too short. Crankshaft oil seal 'popped' at 4000 miles approx £100 to repair.

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The Honda SH 125i is still very reliable and comfortable to ride. Servicing is at every 2500 miles, and can be quite costly (UK £85). Speedometer cable failed, within the first year. My dealer has given me 2 years on parts and warranty; I am also covered for 2 years by the AA (UK - top of the range - roadside assistance and recovery). The main headlight is excellent at night, (The sidelights are pathetic and can / should be available for customisation). The tyre grip is fantastic, even in ...

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Given the initial "Expert Review" I am quite surprised. My HOnda SH 125i is nearly one year old. All users should have their Bikes "steam cleaned", on a monthly basis, as certain components tend to rust rapidly (Advice given from Local Dealer). When I took the Honda 125i for its first Service at 2500 miles (The yellow indicator lights up at every 2500 miles in the UK, You can do a further 250 miles whilst it is lit, but I wouldn`t advise it.)

My Speedometer failed to work, several days before ...

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I bought the sh125 brand new in june and covered 1600 miles so far.
It has good acceleration and can easily travel at an average speed of 50 mph. The clutch is a bit noisy and the rear brake feels a bit spongy and needs a good squeeze to stop the bike at speed.
The front fork wobbles a bit when braking hard.
Definetely a very good scooter to commute daily and much better than my previous vespa et4.
Shame the sh 150 is not available in the uk as it has a bit more power and top speed than the 125. ...

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Needed a scooter for work so I could save the Bandit 650 for weekends. After much research, opted for a brand new Honda SH125i (08). Had it now for two months. Always starts first time. I'm 18 stone and 6ft 1in. Plenty of leg room for me and tons of space to carry things, due to a massive top box thats comes with the bike. Most of my traveling is on A roads, so keeping around the 40mph mark will return 100mpg. Keep the throlle wide open and drive faster, then this falls to around 85mpg. It sits ...

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Just got rid of my car as it failed it's MOT and I couldn't justify getting another one, so I decided to take my CBT and get a Honda SH125.
Out of all of the 125's out there, this one came highly recommended and now I know why.
This is a great bike. It's a big bike for what it is with a lot of presence on the road even more so with the free top box Honda give away with it.
It's got great acceleration (not many cars can compete with it for pulling away from a standing start) and the bike's overa ...

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From a "Learner`s" point of view, the Honda SH125 is quick, nippy, but you are not going to break any road speed records, just yet. It`s well lit up from the front - Halogen headlight is good enough, and the side lights add to your immediate vision at night. Indicators are highly visible and well placed and the tail/break light is highly visible both during the day and night. A 35 litre Back box (Supplied free from some agents), matching the overall colour is very useful, as it can contain a ful ...

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Ok, after 16,000 miles and 2.75 years heres the full breakdown of how much it cost to run my excellent SH125. I have included the cost buying new, less todays part exchange value plus all fuel, dealer servicing, spares, tax and insurance. The total (net) cost of owning and running the bike was 3,040 which works out at 19 pence per mile. It averaged 105 mpg, with dealer services every 2,500 miles costing about 100, and I insured it fully comp (so, a thrifty owner could shave costs in places).Iv ...

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Ok, after 16,000 miles and 2.75 years heres the full breakdown of how much it cost to run my excellent Honda SH125. I have included the cost buying new, less todays part exchange value plus all fuel, dealer servicing, spares, tax and insurance. The total (net) cost of owning and running the bike was £3,040 which works out at 19 pence per mile. It averaged 105 mpg, with dealer services every 2,500 miles costing about £100, and I insured it fully comp (so, a thrifty owner could shave ...

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Very well made (its a Honda) never it to many miles on the clock will try to do the 100,000 mile club. Changing oil needs to lean on wall, otherwise it runs down the centre stand, when it got a flat battery that ' s it, no going out on it, but it did last 4 years and 30500 miles, new one cost £50 that ' s it. To get he back wheel out it needs to take off the battery panel, remove the exhaust pipe, take off the alloy bracket, remove the mudguard, big socket for the wheel nut.

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Its a good all round bike easy to use and goes the distance. All round good commuter I use it to travel around 40miles each day and it handles the corners and Northern Ireland pretty well. I can take off from traffic lights pretty fast and can leave most bikes behind. Its an all round good bike. I'm 6ft1 and its a comfortable drive. although when its cold you find yourself slumping over sometimes and leaning into the wind. this is an all round great bike to have.

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Having been a motorcyclist for many years it was with trepidation that I ventured into buying a scooter, but realised it would be much more practical around London than my Fazer 1000. After much looking at various models and makes I choose the Honda due to the legendary build and reliability of the make (I've owned Honda's before so can say that with assurance) and I also liked the fact the SH has bigger wheels, more akin to a motorcycle, than most scooters.

I never really expected to do much ...

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I've owned the Honda SH125i for about 4 months, clocking 1,500 miles so far, and it has been flawlessly reliable. Thanks to a solid fuel injection system, there have been no problems starting on warm, cold, wet, foggy or humid days. Performance increased gradually over the first 1,000 miles as the motor broke in. Acceleration is quicker than most other 125s but you won't kill bikes bigger than 200cc off the line. However, it will easily out-accelerate normal city traffic. I tend to ride at full ...

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I have just ordered my second Honda SH125i. Handling is a dream on the bigger wheels and you have enough power to make this scooter the best commuter bike in its class. It's a shame the 150 version isn't available in the UK - the extra bit of poke would make longer journeys much easier.

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This scooter has taken me on a daily 15-mile round trip, from Fulham to the City of London and vice versa, for six months now. It replaces my de-restricted Vespa ET4 50cc. Comparing the two is pointless: the SH125i is in a completely different league. Its huge wheels and better suspension and shaped seat make for a much comfier ride. Its acceleration is great. Vespa's GTs and ET4 125s are slower away from the traffic lights than this punchy Honda.

Fuel consumption is good. I get fewer miles o ...

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Just remember it's only 125cc, and in that context, the Honda SH125i is really very impressive. I tested it well on a 1,300 mile trip around Scotland. You cruise at 55/60 mph and therefore average 35 mph on ordinary roads, allowing brief stops for petrol and map reading. It's a scooter, so sitting space is a bit limited but not bad and there are more options for putting feet than on a bike, so you can travel with reasonably straight legs for a change. When loaded up with touring kit, you're ...

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In my day I used to ride up to 250cc on a L plate, those were the days.
Now returning to biking in a more gentle fasion i.e a scooter.
Had this Honda SH125i 8 - 10 weeks now, had a ANF 125 before which was stolen.
Very eazy and comfortable to ride, twist and go is a cinch. Compared to ANF this scooter grips the road like glue with its big bike size tyres and wheels.
Unfortunatly tops out at 65 (70 with wind behind and down hill) Took wife to work and felt the power struggle slightly.
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OK I must admit I am a "old" mechanic (well past my sell by date) My first bike a new Suzuki T20 super six followed all sorts of stuff.
I am well impressed with the power (even the limited power with the Honda SH125i) and the "Twist and go" It is an ideal commuter.
I bought it for the summer as a fun thing I live in the Lake District and thought it would beat sitting round in queues or not being able to stop due to no parking both on the passes and near the lakes and be useful on the tracks t ...

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Had the Honda SH125i since new and have done 1500 miles in all weathers since Sept 05. Really impressed generally and I've had all sorts of bikes (last was Honda Transalp 600 and this scooter does the