HONDA AERO 125 (NH125) - OWNER REVIEWS
SUBMIT REVIEW
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 1000 - 5000 Miles
Likes: Blast to drive
Dislikes: None
Review: “I have two Aero 125’s for my wife and I. They are a blast to drive and very responsive. The 2-cycle blows away the 4 cycle my neighbor has his Elite 125 and I can smoke it every time. These are quite rare from what I read about them. Parts are plentiful. I mix my gas, so i'm not sure how my Honda Aero 125 would run if I didn’t. Overall it’s a very cool scooter”
Milage: 5000 - 10,000 Miles
Likes: The power. The styling. The ride.
Dislikes: Finding some parts can be a pain at times.
Review: “The Aero 125 is Honda's take on the classic Vespa design. Big bore 2 stroke, but with a Japanese twist. They even left the rear brake on the floor.
This was my first running scooter. I didn't understand why all the people I rode with on 50cc 2 strokes went so slow up hills. I didn't have enough seat time to fully appreciate the 125s power. Now after having ridden a 50cc two stroke for a while, getting back on the Aero has been an eye opening experience.
The ride is soft and pleasant. The seating position is comfortable. The handling is so-so. But I get the feeling mine has not had the most pampered life so it might be due for new shocks.
The brakes are pretty bad. They have no hope of keeping the 125 restrained if it makes up it's mind to go. New shoes didn't seem to help much.
I would never consider the Aero 125 a good bike for daily commuting. Too little space, too thirsty. The newer bikes have the convenience and handling figured out in a way that Honda did not in 1984.
But for something to take out on the weekend and showoff in front of the 50s, it can't be beat.”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 1000 - 5000 Miles
Likes: Just about everything
Dislikes: Needs a little more storage
Review: “It's a Honda, well thought out, well engineered; but why omit a tach and a few more options? Got mine in V/G condition only needing a tire and clean up of the rims. Starts easily, runs hard and it’s cute as a puppy. I also have an 80 which I like as well, not quite as much so I let wife have it as her scoot about. Get one, they are a real zippy fun ride.”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: n/a
Review: “I found my Aero 125 in the back of a small manufacturing plant's storage facility in Iowa (USA). The owner (of the plant) had parked it quite a few years (at least 13) before I found it. The plant had used the space for their acid washing at one time. There was over spray that ate through the paint and windshield surface. Between the spotted finish and the non-running state I was able to pick up my Aero 125 for $400. I put $73 into rebuilding the carb and fuel petcock, plus $35 for a battery and a lot of elbow grease to get it running. I never got it running cherry but I did get it running fairly well....and then it seized during a ride.
The piston seized when one of the two carb to intake bolts fell completely out while riding. This allowed air into the motor after carburation and it was too lean. I was going 45mph when it happened so the wind noise was too loud for me to hear anything but when it started performing bad I pulled to the side of the rode and my Aero 125 just died as I was slowing down. I tried restarting-my mistake, I think that is what broke it loose and then scored it so bad.
As far as pull off the line I don't think it is special-but no belt drive really is until it is fully engaged. It pulls well 10-35mph and then slows up a bit but still pulls up to 50 (I never wound it all the way out). My uncle has an aero 80 so when I get the parts (if I can find/afford them) to fix the 125, I will do a couple trials between the two. I believe my 125 could use decarbonization for the muffler and it never ran completely right so I cannot give the best description of the ride until after I get it completed.”
- John
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 1000 - 5000 Miles
Likes: Everything
Dislikes: Can’t find parts
Review: “Lots of fun, I use it to go back and forth to work. (1.4) miles. Any clubs in Burlington County N.J.?”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 5000 - 10,000 Miles
Likes: Quick off the line
Dislikes: Has vacuum leak between carb and manifold
Review: “Really quick off the line, does 49 MPH and bogs out some if I open up the throttle more. I rode it on 100 mile round trip for the weekend. I easily made it there and back using 1/4 tank each way. People get a surprise when they come up close behind me and I just crack open the throttle and take off. It’s just a blast on 2 wheels, I can't wait to see how it handles in snow!!!!”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 0 - 1000 Miles
Likes: Comfortable ride, Good speed
Dislikes: Tight turns are difficult
Review: “I really enjoy this scooter. The speed, comfort, and style is great.”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 5000 - 10,000 Miles
Likes: Great 80’s look, Awesome exhaust sounds
Dislikes: None
Review: “My gold Aero 125 is a great example of what a two stroke street legal motor should sound like. Nice power band that peaks at around 46 mph and cruises to 52mph. Only gripe is after 15min or so that whine kinda gets old. I wish I could get the mph up,and the revs down some. Cool scooter if you know how to soup it up.”
1984 HONDA AERO 125
Milage: 1000 - 5000 Miles
Likes: Everything
Dislikes: Nothing
Review: “This is a great bike. The parts are hard to come by but I've just been using aftermarket parts. I'm not worried about keeping it original. But the scooter is great, starts right away, it's fast, and it’s a lot of fun to ride. It cruises down dirt roads and up hills. I out pace most scooters on it. All and all, great bike, if you can get one don't hesitate you'll love it.”
SUBMIT REVIEW
Return to the Honda Aero 125 main page.
-- ---