Honda CG-125 > Reviews > This Honda CG125 thing..

Author's product rating:   

Comfort	Satisfactory
Handling	Good
Looks	Good
Features	Satisfactory
Fuel consumption	Good

Advantages:	It does what it says on the tin
Disadvantages:	not for 'boy racers'

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I always wondered why they feel the need for all those letters.. still dont know, maybe its something to do with the whole 'letters after your name' thing? Trying to sound impressive and just making people fall asleep??

Anyway.. the bike.. well I have ridden a few 100cc and 125cc motorbikes and the Honda CG125 is used by training establishments because of its ease of operation, its ease of maintenance and its reliability.

So its not meant to be a high thrills bike, I find motorbikes like this one ideal for going shopping with or every day commuting, just doing the normal sort of things, not trying to race off and get very flat and very dead quickly.

Its not a bike for the 'weekend warrior' at all as it doesnt mix with their flash racing leathers and 'I'm alergic to riding in the rain' illness, and doesnt even get a mention in the dictionary of 'how to be a complete poser'.

If you want speed then wait until you've passed your test and you can actually handle something at speed safely, but you shouldnt really be trying to hit the redline all the time anyway, and I certainly wouldnt want to engourage anyone to go faster than the speed limits. Better still, go find a private piece of land that you can go do your endless wheelies, stoppies and doughnuts on..

But basically the bike is just that, basic. Its meant for daily running and does exactly what its supposed to, nothing more, nothing less. I quite like it and know some motorcycle instructors who would recommend it as a first bike too.