The top speed of about 55 mph makes this a bike suited more to city streets and trails instead of highways. It makes up for that with the 100 mpg that means you don’t have to fill up the tank very often. The transmission isn’t fully automatic, but it ditches the clutch and allows you to shift using your left foot. This lets a new rider go through the four speeds with ease, but it comes with the downside of not learning the way most manual bikes shift using a clutch on the handlebar. For off-roading, automatic transmissions are welcomed by many people due to the ever-shifting terrain, but manual transmissions give the rider more control.
Based on Cycle World’s review, rough roads and hills were no issue for the Trail 125 and riding it is very easy. It’s not a bike that’s going to replace a high-end adventure bike, but neither would you expect that of an entry-level, beginner-friendly bike. With a wet weight of 259 lbs, it’s easy to maneuver, which is always nice when you’re winding around the dirt trails.
