Honda ANF125 Innova

I see the are one or two updates on bikes further into ownership, so I thought I'd chip in. I own a carb version of a 2006 Innova which is is fairly reasonable nick and 13,000 miles covered.

Having ridden bigger bikes over the years, wasn't sure how I'd fare on a smaller bike. Yes, the tank range can be limiting (80 miles) but I've been keeping a litre of fuel under the seat. I have had to use it. The little fuel guage started flashing on the last bar, so thought I'd better use it as I still had 15 miles to get home.

You've probably read this many times, but for a small air cooled engine with only 0.7 litre oil capacity, I have regularly changed the oil. 1,000/1,500 mile between oil changes. Very easy to do yourself. The other thing is if riding at night, the headlight is a bit weak. It's no sports bike, so speeds are not where you desperate for search light performance, but it is just adequate at best.

Couple of slightly negative points but if you're on a 40/50 mph road, the little thing keeps up well with traffic and seems to sit fine at 55. I've seen some say they've had 65/70 mph, but that would only be as a last resort I'd suggest. 4 speed semi automatic at the end of the day, but I do prefer have the choice of gears although I am not sure how it would stack up against twist & go.

The under seat storage I do not use for a helmet but is good for litre of fuel, fold up bag, tyre goop and cloth etc. The bike has prove extremely reliable, never let me down, cheap to run and been fun. I was talking to the guy at MOT station and he said some of the bigger stuff like a Blackbird, ZZR etc has been hanging around lately but these little things have been selling well. I loved riding the 1,000's around Europe but when you get to a point you just start using a bike infrequently like myself, this little thing has been great.

Great little thing for what it is.

Recently bought a 2006 carb version Innova with 12,000 miles on the clock. Been riding bigger bikes for many years and I'm ashamed to admit I initially struggled with the gear shift pattern being 4 down and 4 back. I was a right idiot and not having a clutch was strange.

For new riders, I think they would pick up much quicker. I decided to give it a quick go on the motorway and was so surprised it managed 55mph comfortably and 60 didn't seem a struggle. Also seems reasonably comfortable with not a bad seat. Seen a few comments and mixed reviews on the breaks and with the disc up front and rear drum, I thought it is more than adequate. It's only 99kg and no Fireblade, so not sure what some others want??

I suppose the fuel tank size being 3.7 litres is an issue for some but for town and pottering around, 80/90 miles is fine but I keep a litre fuel bottle under the seat, just in case.

Having the larger wheels makes the handling not bad at all and quite fun to be honest, even with the skinny tyres. Like a lot of previous comments, I would recommend doing frequent oil changes and is very simple, only needing 0.7 of a litre engine oil.

Overall, great little bike and compared to a C90 I once owned, so much better.

Honda innova / anf125

Carb version.....

......got to fine tune choke when you start up...no big deal,but can be a pain in the butt sometimes.

......better finish than the injection model..chrome plating thicker etc

......better to belt through the gears and holds on to its revs better at higher speeds and up hills, needing to down change less.

......120mpg...and that's around a very hilly area.

...... poor standard front headlight bulb....can be upgraded I believe to halogen

...... Hard to find a rear rack unless you import are buy on the bike.

Injection.......

.......no choke, just press the button...don't twist the throttle......and it will tick over for ever.

.......better than the carb version at tootling around the country lanes in higher gears going slowly eg 20 mph in 4th.

.......finish not as good, although with some care will stay good.

.......has halogen 35/35w bulb....still not that brilliant

......more mpg than the carb version anything up to 180mpg has been heard of.

Both super economical, but the tank range is around 80mpg.

Both have tubes tyres.

Both have kick and electric starters, the electric starters are a known weak point.

Headlights don't run from battery and hence not that brilliant, but sufficient.

I've ridden all bikes all over the years, vfrs, bmws, bandits, transalps, dominators, but I still find the little innova more fun.

It also is the best natural riding position I have ever come across, which is strange for a small light bike....much more leg room for example than a Honda cg125 or transalp, which look to have all the room in the world but your legs aren't very dropped putting pressure on your hips, not this bike.

Some find the seat a bit hard, many people recommend the airhawk 2 pad, although not cheap you can however transfer from bike to bike.

The bike easily keeps up with traffic,it's 4 speed and will do up to 50mph in 2nd if need be or you want some fun, I've had 67 in third gear and 72/4 in 4th down hill.

Just remember it's semi automatic, meaning you just change the gears, there's no clutch to worry about.

Great fun, lots of character, super reliable, brilliant for thrashing about or riding slowly taking in the scenery.

Just make sure you keep an eye on the oil and change it every 1000 miles, it's dead easy to do and takes less than a litre, use decent oil.

As already has been said some drivers treat you as if you shouldn't be on the road, especially if like me you hold your position, as you should.....some I let pass when I get chance the others don't deserve it.....putting my life in danger.

Anyway I highly recommend, will last a life time if looked after, got to be one of the cheapest bikes out there to run.

It's a great bike .... but does anyone know where an owner can get a copy of the ANF125 maintenance manual??

the best bike i have ever owned.

my bike is a 2005 innova 125 carb and it is now on 69000 miles it was previously used for pizza delivery so it is not showroom condition but it always starts no mater what the weather also it will happily sit at 60mph and accelerates quickly enough for a 125. The bike is very easy to mantain i change the oil and chain myself with basic tools. the biggest problems with it are the dim headlight that is connected directly to the generator so when the bike slows down the light gets dimmer also the drum brake does not have great power and the shoes wear out rather quickly. plus the fuel tank only holds £3 petrol and although it is economical it only takes you about 80 miles and thats driving carefully. the handling of the bike is second to none and will take corners at higher speed than alot of big bikes simply because of its low weight

I would recommend this bike to anybody and is especially good for a first bike

I can't give this bike five stars for the following reasons:

1. The small petrol tank is a pain. 80 miles before I got the flashing warning. Then, down to the petrol station again. I was there so often the staff knew me by name lol.

2. The amount of hassle it takes to change a headlight bulb (but that's typical of all plastic 'scooters').

3. Other road user treat you like you're the lowest form of transport on the road.

Criticism number three has nothing to do with the bike as such, but was ultimately the reason I traded it in for a more modern-looking 125. On British roads there is absolutely zero consideration from other road users simply because this bike is styled almost for a pensioner. Each time I rode it I was bullied, tail-gated and once almost randomly dragged off it for no reason by some idiot teens who attacked randomly. I'm not a learner rider so I can't blame an "L" plate. A Suzuki Bandit rider wouldn't get that kind of treatment on the road.

The plus side to the ANF Innova 125i:

1. Astonishing fuel economy. I got 80+ miles for around £3.00 of fuel. At the current rate of 113.9p per litre, that's well over 130mpg. The best I had was 149mpg. You can't argue with that. I worked out that's actually cheaper than riding a bicycle. After ten miles on my bicycle I need to buy a Mars bar to keep myself going. 10 miles on the Innova is cheaper than that Mars Bar.

2. The Innova started first time, every time on the button. There is no problem with reliability in any weather. After a nuclear war I reckon the only things living will be cockroaches and ANF Innovas.

3. The enclosed chain. All bikes should have one as standard. They keep your chain in lovely condition. Parliament should pass legislation on this :)

If you're not bothered about road bullies, and you're prepared to fight in the street every second time you go out, then buy one. Personally, I'd rather have a quiet life. I now ride a Suzuli EN 125. As yet, no one has bothered me on it.

Apart from this, I have not ridden a bike under 900cc or 100bhp+ for many years. But 'needs must as the devil drives', to quote an old proverb.

Using my ZX-9R Ninja for a 12 mile round commute was killing it. Oil was turning to Guinness in less than 1500 miles. & at £30 an oil change, & £20 for a weeks fuel, economies had to be made.

Enter the Innova...the 2nd I'd seen an ad for. 2005, FSH, described as immaculate - & it was. Didn't even quibble, wanged down a £200 deposit as soon as I saw it.

Ok, ANF125 impressions. Cheap to run, a fiver a week instead of £20 for the commute on the Ninja. Cheap tax/insurance is a given.

Brakes/front end. The rear drum brake is very effective. The front disc looks good but feels very wooden. But an improvement on the C50/C70/C90 drum & leading link(?) forks.

Takes a while to warm up, juggling w' the choke. Once done, fine. The 4 speed semi auto g/change is better than the earlier 3 speed Cub's. Whether it will last as long is another question...

I bought mine six years ago for a knock-down bargain price. It still does 70mph in almost any conditions, apart from uphill into a wind, and 75-80mph on the flat in still conditions. Happily cruises at 65-70. Maybe I just got lucky, but I love my little Innova. Costs me £9/week for 220 miles of commuting.

Had a 2004 model and really liked it good sensible bike,

however I ran it without oil at first the kick start used

to spin round whilst in gear and riding I took it to the bike shop

and they said they would have to look at it obviously I did not realise that the oil level was dangerously low the bike still turns over but ceases when gear engaged---good bike in all ways I`m such a fool!!!

still have the bike and once realise what is wrong I am going to fix it the diagnosis is the hardest part --any helpers!!!

I have Honda inova for 3 years now is fantastick bike is very reliable and the fuel consumption is very low i recoment this bike to everyone .