Honda Click 125i - MOTO REVIEW

While many people do love riding motorcycles as a weekend thing, and some just for fun, many also need them as daily drivers thanks to worsening traffic conditions.

Honda has been making motorcycles since its inception. The company obviously has numerous motorcycle models under their name. One of the most popular is their scooter lineup. Among those scooters is the Honda Click which is now very common on our streets. Let’s find out why.

Design

When I first saw the Click I immediately thought of it as one the best looking scooters in our market. Front to back the Click looks sharp and even reminds us somewhat of the Honda NSX hybrid sports car.

The Click also gets full LED lighting. That’s composed of the headlights, taillights, basically everything. The way they’re styled is very recognizable even at night. Honda calls this the dual keen design which is actually inspired from the Honda NSX.

The one we tested also gets the Nitric-orange body color which fits the overall look very well. The 125i variant gets Click decals on the side while the 150i gets a small badge. The decals add to the sporty look though I do prefer the minimalist look of the badge.

An important design consideration is the seat. It has a height of 769mm which is okay for the average Filipino height. It is nicely cushioned which makes it very comfortable. Passengers will also be very comfortable here.

Features

All Honda Clicks feature a fully digital instrument cluster. It shows a digital speedometer, fuel gauge, fuel consumption, clock, trip meter, and battery information. This Click is actually the second one I had for this review. The original Blue one had problems with the digital instrument cluster after it rained. The whole display just went blue. Hopefully Honda rectifies that issue on all new Click units, and on older ones as well.

Another good feature is when you put down the kickstand. The engine automatically shuts off which is more convenient when you arrive in your destination, and also safer.

Storage

Storage is not at all a problem with the Click. To access the under-seat storage, simply put the key in the ignition and turn it into the seat position. Press the button next to it to open.

Space is good at 18 liters. You can store a half face helmet with no problem, some can even fit a full-face helmet.

Just by your knees, you will find two storage pockets. The left storage pocket is deeper so you can maybe put a water bottle here. The one on the right is more shallow. You can put in there some items that you’ll need to reach easier.

Technology and Safety

The Click 125i gets again the fully digital instrument cluster. It makes it easier to read all the information needed versus a standard analog display.

Unfortunately this particular one did not have the Idling Stop System feature. The ISS automatically turns off the engine a few seconds after coming to a stop, while holding the brake lever. This could have made this variant more fuel efficient. It also does not have ABS, even on the 150i version.

As for safety, the Click 125i gets Honda’s Combi Brake System. Just like in the Honda Beat, the Combi Brake system activates when you pull the left brake lever more than 50%. This gives more stopping power as it will use both front and rear brakes. When pulling it less than 50%, it will only use the rear brake. It also helps avoid accidentally locking the wheels.

Engine

The Honda Click 125i as its name suggests gets a 125cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC engine with Enhanced Smart Power or ESP. It has 10.9 horsepower and 10.8 Newton-meters of torque and is paired to a V-belt automatic transmission.

Ride and Performance

When I first got on the Click, I did feel that it was a bit tall. As mentioned earlier, the seat is very comfortable but 5’6” me needed to tiptoe a bit when at stops. Space in the footwell was also very good. Larger riders will still have enough space for their knees and feet.

As for the pillion, the seat will be very comfortable. The seat is slightly raised compared to the driver so they will also get a good view of the road ahead. The Click is probably one of the best scooters to have a pillion rider.

As for performance, the Click 125i does not disappoint. Despite this having the smaller engine, it still went off pretty fast. There is a little bit of lag but it isn’t always noticeable.

On the curved rural roads of Moalboal, Cebu, the Click handled very well. At 107 kg, it does not feel heavy at all. This helps in cornering. The wide tubeless tires and low center of gravity also contributed to the bikes very good handling. Higher speeds also proves to be a strong point as the Click remained very stable and planted.

Ride quality was also great thanks to the telescopic front suspension and unit swing rear suspension. The Click absorbed all bumps very well. This also helps in keeping the bike itself stable when on the move.

As for city riding, I haven’t tried but considering its popularity, it’s probably really good. I did have plenty of experiences on the Click as a motorcycle taxi passenger. Based on my observations, Kuya Angkas, Kuya Joyride, and Kuya Move It (This post is not sponsored) all did not have any difficulty. I also asked them and they also did not have any complaints.

Fuel economy in the Click 125i is estimated at 53 km/l. In comparison, I did 43.5 kilometers per liter on average. That was with me pulling the throttle all the time. Let’s just say I’m not all that experienced and still need to learn more on fuel-efficient riding. Hehe.

Conclusion

The Honda Click is extremely popular. After being able to test it for a few days, it was no longer surprising why it quickly became one of Honda’s hottest sellers. It’s simply almost perfect. If I could buy one, I would not hesitate to get one, or maybe upgrade to the 150i variant?