Posted on March 9, 2020
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 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 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.
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Can you buy the Honda 125 trail in Canada?
The 2020 CT125 scooter from Honda Motorcycles is an update and improvement based on popular and cherished scooter models from the past. (CT90, CT110)
The Honda CT125 is a small, nimble, and tough scooter that is perfect for adventure riding and has a wider appeal than just riding in cities and suburbs, especially in the Canadian market. Area and route accessibility are also important features of its size. A larger demographic would be drawn to it because of its affordable pricing, small size and handling, manageable power, and good fuel economy. Additionally, there are excellent aftermarket modification choices now available ahead of the 2020 release in countries like Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Honda CT125s are accessible in the USA as of February 2021, but not in Canada. Honda is passing up a fantastic business opportunity by not making any preparations to distribute it in Canada. I initiated this petition because I want to buy one and several scooter sites show that other potential Canadian consumers are really interested.
This petition is more likely to be included in recommendations after it reaches 1,000 signatures.
Honda still produces trail bikes?
Adventure bikes are a popular alternative for motorcycle riders who want to travel off-road. And with models like the KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan, exploring the trails doesn’t have to break the bank. However, some people, especially novice riders, may find even off-road motorcycles like those to be a bit daunting. Fortunately, the 2021 Honda Trail 125 offers an even more cost-effective, easier substitute.
Is the Honda Trail 125 sold in the United Kingdom?
Don’t laugh, but the Honda CT125 Hunter Cub may be the adventure bike everyone is looking for since it is based on the C125 Super Cub, the king of compact bikes!
Every time we ask the public what they want in an adventure bike, the response is always the same: small, light, affordable, large tank range, low seat, capable off-road, and with pillion capacity. The Honda CT125 Hunter Cub fulfills all requirements.
The Hunter Cub is powered by an air-cooled 124cc single, just like the standard Cub. Honda has made a slight tuning change, reducing the peak output to 8 bhp while increasing the torque to 8.1 ftlb. Additionally, it has a larger air intake and exhaust for wading.
The fuel-injected single, which provides the CT125 a theoretical range of 221 miles, is absurdly economical, providing roughly 190 mpg, just like the Cub (as well as the MSX125 and Monkey Bike twins). One nice detail is that even though it has a modern motor, the kick start is still available.
The engine transfers its power through a four-speed box with an automated clutch, just like the Cub. It has been de-geared to give it a little more oomph at the sacrifice of the top end. Swapping back would probably be simple if you were planning a long-distance tour.
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.
The trail 125 is street legal, right?
Next year, this bike might be available in American showrooms, but we’ve heard that before.
According to rumors, Honda will introduce a new edition of the classic Honda Trail 90 in 2021. Because they initially displayed the concept bike in 2019 with the expectation that it will be a 2020 model, we say “reportedly.” Never happened. Now that Honda has debuted the new 2021 Honda CT125 Trail (in both red and camouflage colors), it is likely to enter production as a 2021 model, however American Honda is not obligated to import it.
Nobody who wasn’t alive in the 1960s and 1970s could really comprehend the level of popularity of the Honda Trail 90 trail. Was it possible for the CT112 to rekindle that magic?
The Honda CT200 Trail 90 (1964–1966), Honda CT90 Trail 90 (1966–1979), or even the Honda CT110 Trail 110 are models that most Americans will recall (1980-1986). Their rear rack and even gun scabbards made them the ideal trail bike for hunters and fishers, and practically every outdoor-loving family in America owned one. Even the Trail 50, Trail 55, and Trail 70 had smaller wheels before the Trail 90. The Honda Trail 90, however, was the most widely used. Honda produced the step-through motorcycle from 1966 to 1979. After the Honda Trail 90’s production ceased in 1979, the CT110 took its place. Just bored out to 105cc, the CT110 was the exact same machine as the CT90.
Although the Honda CT125 was a prior Honda model, few people in America are aware of it. Because the CT125, which was only imported to the USA in 1977, was built on a Honda XL125 rolling frame with a Honda TL125 trials engine, it was a farm bike with no technical relation to the genuine Honda Trail 90. It was designed for the Australian outback, where the majority of CT125s were deployed.
The 124cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine on the 2021 Honda CT125 Trail has a centrifugal clutch and a semi-automatic gearbox. Honda claims 8.1 ft-lb of torque and 8.7 horsepower. There are disc brakes on the CT125’s front and back. The all-new CT125 includes a steel front fender, up-pipe, rear rack, and high-mount air intake duct to maintain the connection to the original CT90. It has all-around trail, hunting, fishing, dual-sport, and college transportation capabilities and is street legal. It has a 265-pound weight and should cost little less than $4000.
Is there a low range on the brand-new Honda Trail 125?
There is a brand-new contemporary design hiding beneath the Honda Trail 125’s vintage exterior. It features a 4-speed semi-automatic transmission and the same 125cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled SOHC engine as the Honda Super Cub. Although it has more low- to mid-range power thanks to a larger intake and modified exhaust (8.8 horsepower and 8.1 ft-lbs of torque). A digital display, LED turn signals, front-wheel ABS, disc brakes, and an electric start button are examples of contemporary modifications. Thankfully, the Kickstarter is still available. An aluminum skid plate and pipe shield offer the bare minimum trail hazard protection, while a kickstand and a centerstand allow you a variety of parking alternatives on different surfaces. In addition, the utility rack has a useful toolbox and the dash has a space for an optional charging plug.
With a 27mm telescopic fork with 4.3 inches of travel and twin shocks at the back with 3.4 inches of travel, the chassis boasts 6.5 inches of ground clearance. It has a short wheelbase of 49.4 inches and is equipped with a set of 17 wheels wrapped in a set of 80/90-17 IRC GP-5 dual sport tires. The Trail 125’s step-through frame design and low 31.5-inch seat height make it simple to throw a leg over. It weighs only 259 pounds when wet, which is also rather light. The newest trail bike from Honda has a fuel capacity of 1.4 gallons beneath the seat and a claimed fuel efficiency of 100+ mpg, giving it a range of roughly 150 miles.
According to the specs sheet, there isn’t much of a bike, power, or technology, but that’s not the purpose. Or maybe that is the key point. The question is, how does it ride, and does it live up to Honda’s legendary CT line? Find out by reading on!
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!)