Good, good, good… For the 2022 model year, the Honda Trail 125, commonly known as the CT125, is FINALLY coming back to the USA! We had been keeping track of the new Honda Trail 125’s development prior to its “official” announcement for the US market in September 2020. Other parts of the world had already gotten it, but we weren’t grumbling because it was finally coming. Fast-forward to its release date in November of that same year, and shortly thereafter, the entire coronavirus crisis occurred, which, needless to say, threw a kink in everything. Because of this, the CT125’s rollout throughout 2021 was, to put it mildly, underwhelming. Dealers were unable to meet demand, which resulted in disgruntled customers who had to wait months for their CT125. Some customers had been waiting for theirs for more than a year, but American Honda kept mum when asked if they would be re-importing the CT125 for the 2022 model year. Even as more 2022 motorcycles were revealed, there was still no word on the CT125’s arrival. Today, on the same day that American Honda reveals the 2023 Grom, they also announce the reintroduction of the Trail 125 for 2022.
What modifications did Honda make to the Trail 125/CT125 for 2022? Is the Matte Fresco Brown or Pearl Organic Green color options for the CT125 that are available everywhere in the world coming to the United States as well? Nope, there will be no other modifications to the CT125 for 2022 other than a $100 price hike. The price is now $3,999, up from its previous MSRP of $3,899 as a result.
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The Honda CT125 is it obtainable?
There are a select few motorcycles that actually bring me to tears. The adorable tiny postie, the Honda CT90, is at the top of that list.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been anxiously awaiting word that the revised step-through has arrived at dealerships. So, my friends, take a deep breath. The brand-new Trail 125, which will debut in November, will be a part of Honda’s lineup for 2021.
The brand-new 2021 Honda Trail 125 ABS (CT125) enters the market this November, over 60 years after Honda unveiled the first CT, with a generous dose of useful design and hassle-free technology.
The CT125 concept motorcycle made its debut in 2019 to amazing reviews and a year of anxious moto-bloggers hoping to get their hands on one (speaking from experience here). By enhancing the new CT’s fuel range, stiffening the C125 chassis, and extending suspension travel, Honda broadens the appeal of the well-liked Super Cub C125.
The same 125cc four-stroke, single-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine with two valves is used, but it has an upswept exhaust and high-mounted air intake to produce more power in the low- to mid-range. The Trail 125 has a four-speed semiautomatic transmission, just like the Super Cub. The engine guard provides additional defense against hazards like big boulders and fallen, too-heavy-to-lift GSAs.
The distinctive design that inspired people to buy hundreds of thousands of CT-series machines over the course of six decades was preserved by Honda’s designers. With the release of the Trail 125, Honda builds on the popularity of related vintage miniMOTO models to offer riders to the fun of road and trail trekking.
“The CT brand has a special history with the U.S. market, and it’s great to see it return with the Trail 125 which, like the Super Cub and Monkey, harkens back to a golden era of American motorcycling but with modern technology and reliability,” says Lee Edmunds, Senior Manager of Powersports Marketing for American Honda.
With an MSRP of $3,899, the CT125 will first be offered in Glowing Red. Needless to say, I can’t wait to drive one and preserve that heyday.
Can we expect the Honda CT125 Hunter Cub in the USA?
Since Honda initially announced the CT125 Hunter Cub’s introduction in Asia, there has been no information regarding the new model’s arrival on our side of the Atlantic. Honda has now confirmed that the long-gone model will in fact be heading to North America, satisfying the fans’ desire.
The CT125 Hunter Cub, also known as the “Trail 125” here in the United States, revives a venerable design that gave many people their first taste of casual on- and off-road riding. The eagerly awaited C125 Super Cub offshoot returns Honda to its CT90/110 Trail-series heritage. Millions of buyers flocked to the Trail-series because of its versatility, simplicity, and tough design. It may be said that it was the first adventure bike.
The CT125 was a concept car that made its debut at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show in 2019 and garnered positive reviews and calls for a production version. With the release of the 2021 Honda Trail 125, which broadens the appeal of the well-liked Super Cub C125 to include casual riding in rural settings, including two-track roads and trails, that wish has now come true.
In order to do this, the C125 chassis was strengthened, suspension travel was increased, and fuel efficiency was increased. The same 125cc four-stroke, single-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine with two valves is used, but it has an upswept exhaust and high-mounted air intake to produce more power in the low- to mid-range. The Trail 125 has a four-speed semi-automatic transmission, just like the Super Cub. The engine guard provides additional defense against hazards like as boulders and tree stumps.
“The Honda 50 was first offered by American Honda in 1959, and after Idaho dealer Herb Uhl began customizing it for off-road use, Honda created the Trail 50, according to Lee Edmunds, senior manager of powersports marketing for American Honda. “In the 1960s and 1970s, the design proliferated in American campgrounds and on motorhome bumpers, inspiring a variety of imitators. Because of this, the CT brand has a unique history with the American market, so it’s wonderful to see it make a comeback with the Trail 125, which, like the Super Cub and Monkey, pays homage to a bygone era of American riding while incorporating cutting-edge reliability and technology.
In November, the 2021 Honda Trail 125 will go on sale and be offered in Glowing Red. the $3,899 MSRP.
What is the Honda CT125’s top speed?
You won’t ever be in risk of exceeding the speed limit and receiving a ticket with a peak speed of 55 mph. However, unless you want a truck to get lodged straight up your exhaust pipe, the CT125 isn’t a motorcycle for the highway.
The new Honda CT125 is produced where?
The CT125 Hunter Cub, as it is known in Japan, must be the bike that has garnered the most attention of the three. Just recently, this EICMA idea was approved as a production model for the Japanese market. It appears that the bike is also going to Europe. When I contacted American Honda to inquire about the CT’s availability here, they said they couldn’t confirm anything, but I have to assume it will eventually arrive. For many years, riders in this country liked Honda’s Trail models, which are still valuable today.
The CT125 Hunter Cub is essentially a Super Cub that has been softly off-roader modified. It seems to have the same engine and semi-automatic transmission as the Super Cub. (Note that, like the scooter, there is no clutch lever.) The dual-range gearbox from the previous CT is noticeably lacking; however, the increased displacement likely makes up for it. The square turn signals, skid plate, and exhaust heat shield of the Hunter Cub are my favorites.
The Super Cub weights a little less than the CT125, which weighs 265 pounds. The steel front fender, larger exhaust, and additional 0.6 gallons of fuel capacity are probably the sources of the additional weight. The Trail legacy is completed with wire spoke wheels (front ABS is standard) and a baggage rack at the back. I would anticipate it to cost roughly $3,800 because Honda is putting the CT125 somewhat above the normal Super Cub based on Japanese market pricing. (A relative steal vs what 40-year-old CTs are selling for these days!)
Has the CT125 had a low range?
Since the total driving ratio is different and the low-range, four-speed gearbox is designed for off-road use, the top speed must also be.
Do the new Honda CT125’s transmissions have two ranges?
I’ve already shared a link to a video where the CT125 was demonstrated with a dual range transmission. Why would they do something for the American market before taking it away?
“Want a bit more oomph for those hills? Spend a few hundred more and buy a purpose-designed dual sport like Yamaha’s TW200 or Kawasaki’s KLX 230 and forget the new Honda Trail completely,” the author says in reference to this.
To Honda Sales, I made a remark about making a mistake. They specifically want to hear statements like, “Hey, your clients should go out and get something else.” The writer of the second site I provided begins his paragraph with the phrase “A great letdown…,” and given how Americans perceive “grunt” in their off-road vehicles, I have a feeling that this displeasure is shared. Speaking of, I posted this information to a hunting, fishing, and camping-oriented outdoor forum. When I replied that it did not, the first queries were about whether it had a dual range, and the responses were all negative.
We’ll simply have to agree to differ on whether they could have sold more with the dual range, but I predict they’ll sell numerous boatloads of these with or without it.
Is there a Honda Trail 125 for 2022?
Honda Trail125 for 2022; $3,999 A 125cc fuel-injected engine, disc brakes, and a four-speed gearbox have now been added. It still has our renowned no-clutch semi-automatic transmission, a frame with a low step-over height, and an integrated luggage rack, just like the originals.
What kind of loads can the Honda Trail 125 handle?
The US model’s stated carrying capacity is 265 lbs, while the rack is rated for 44 lbs. I think this rack has a capacity of more than 44 pounds.
I’ve been attempting to compare this to how the bike is ranked in other nations for the last half hour. The passenger pegs were removed from the US model, and I *think* the rack capacity was downrated, but I want to be able to verify it. However, I discovered that the Thailand website uses Flash and that the Australia page doesn’t even offer an owner’s manual for the CT125 (unless you own the 1985 model!) (ahahahahaha). I can’t figure out where to look for this information, so.
Can you give the information on maximum capacity and rack capacity if you manage to find the handbook for an ex-US CT125?
What motorcycles will be introduced in 2023?
Motorcycle Previews for 2023
- Yamaha YZ450F First Look at 2023
- Yamaha YZ125X First Look for 2023
- First Look at the 2025 Can-Am Motorcycles
- First Look at the 2023 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
What was the Honda Transalp’s successor?
The Transalp made its début in 1987 as the XL600V, which had a 583-cc three-valve-per-cylinder V-twin with 50 horsepower. Although it was available in the US for only two years, it was available worldwide until 1999. It was successful throughout all of Europe, making it a recognizable brand in the motorcycle industry.
A redesigned Transalp was released in 2000, and it featured the same 647cc engine as the Honda NT650. Until 2008, when yet another engine replaced it and the Transalp changed to the XL700V, it continued to do fine work. Before the moniker was finally dropped, the engine was originally from the Honda NT700V Deauville. To comply with local license requirements, there were also a few 400cc Transalps in Japan at the same time.