It’s only a couple of days to Christmas—and when you nonetheless don’t know what to get your self, possibly a package to remodel your Honda CT125 is the reply. In any case, it’s been an extended one year, and to be sincere, you deserve it.
The Honda CT125 Hunter Cub is cute AF out the field, but when anybody is aware of easy methods to mod absolutely the daylights out of it, it’s Ok-Velocity. This time round, they’ve used the CT125 as a take a look at mattress to develop a set of bolt-on components, so that you could do it your self. The one factor Ok-Velocity doesn’t provide, are a number of festive bevande to eat whilst you assemble your steezy steed.
The transformation begins up entrance, with a Ok-Velocity-designed fender and fender raise package. This supplies the mandatory clearance for all of the mud-slinging you’re positively going to be doing with this factor. The fenders can be found in numerous colours to match the CT125’s OEM colorways, and the raise package can work with the inventory fender too.
The headlight cowl is included within the package, as is the metallic baggage service that sits above it. It’s the proper place to stack firewood or a bag of ice for in a single day tenting journeys. The unique speedo has been relocated to the facet to make room for the rack.
The flip alerts put on grills too, disguising them as auxiliary lights. The bars now sport a brand new grasp cylinder, grips and aluminum mirrors, all from Diablo (Ok-Velocity’s in-house components model).
To maintain issues easy, the engine stays inventory—however Ok-Velocity supplies a full high-mount exhaust system. Completed in matte black, it seems to be nice and needs to be tremendous simple to maintain clear. It probably additionally sounds a lot better than the inventory pipe.
The literal centerpiece of the bike is the brand new ‘tank,’ which is definitely only a fiberglass cowl that sits the place a conventional gasoline tank would. Within the Cub’s case, it’s all empty area—so Ok-Velocity determined to reap the benefits of this. Hiding beneath it’s a small baggage rack, including to the CT125’s utilitarian vibe.
Ok-Velocity admits that the duvet is generally there to vary the look of the bike—and that the storage is only a bonus function. However the design has been common with clients up to now, and we adore it.
Behind the ‘tank’ is a brand new Diablo seat that’s slimmer than inventory, with upholstery that places a recent spin on basic diamond stitching patterns. The facet cowl and air filter cowl are additionally new, as is the alloy chain guard.
To assist the bike keep upright on comfortable surfaces, the kickstand foot has a CNC extension bolted on. It’s one of many best and least expensive mods to make to any journey bike, so it’s nice that the workforce at Ok-Velocity has a watch for little particulars like this.
Lastly, a brand new baggage rack sits out again. Painted black and product of tubular metal, it not solely seems to be higher than the pressed-steel authentic, however would probably be extra sturdy too. So it’s excellent for hauling every kind of inappropriately giant objects from House Depot.
The tail gentle and rear flip alerts additionally get their very own covers to match the entrance lighting. And a brand new pair of rear shock absorbers, full with preload, size and rebound adjustment, provide a considerable improve over the unique suspension.
The crash bars, skid plate and engine facet circumstances are additionally included, painted black to match the opposite Diablo components. And when you’re a bit shy on the instruments, Ok-Velocity have you ever lined right here as effectively. This package is totally plug-and-play, with no chopping, welding or body modifications required.
Ok-Velocity lists the 18-piece package for 47,379 Thai Baht, which converts to $1,362, excluding transport. That’s a variety of increase to your moose. And when you don’t need to go all-in, you should purchase the person components individually too.
With the Nation Cub you’re not going to go quick, and you’ll’t actually go that far. However wherever you do go, you understand you’ll look rattling good.
Go forward… deal with your self.
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