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for Honda CG-125

Rating Summary based on 21 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		11
  • 4 Stars
    		8
  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
    		1
  • 1 Star
    		0

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  • Comfort
  • Customer service
  • Features
  • Fuel consumption
  • Handling
  		• 3.8
  		• 3.5
  		• 3.1
  		• 4.9
  		• 3.4

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  • 17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    GoodGuyBaz

    5 Stars Great little reliable all-round learner bike. 01/02/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good reliability, fuel economy, ease of servicing, parts availability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Slow going up slopes.

    My Honda CG125 is an 06 plate bought from new. This is the fully up to date model, so has great features such as electric start and front disc brake (more about these later in the review). This bike was made in Brazil rather than Japan. Overall the looks of the bike are a great improvement on previous CG125 designs, especially the smoother lines of the body panels and much larger fuel tank. The only other possible cosmetic improvement I would have liked would be alloy, instead of spoked, wheels (the spokes are a pain to clean!). In terms of general performance it's o.k. but not brilliant, but ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    aunder2k2

    5 Stars IDEAL FOR BEGINERS 10/01/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap to run, Easy to handle, Indestructable

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A bit dull, Low speed

    I have owned a 2002 honda cg 125 for over a year now and allthough im bored of it and cant wait to get a bigger bike I still think it is one incredible bike. Like I said ive owned this bike for over a year now and allthough it doesnt look as good as it did when I first got it (now has rust in some areas and a few scratches and dents here and there) it still runs perfectly sound and with no major problems. The Honda CG has a single cylinder 4 stroke engine with an output of about 11bhp, 5800rpm, allowing the bike to reach about 60mph +. The bike has a 5 speed gear box which if well maintained ... more
  • 25 of 26 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 dobieg

    Member since 31/01/2003

    Reviews written: 222

    4 Stars ideal learner bike 30/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Inexpensive to run

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Fairly unforgiving

    I suppose I'm cheating a little - I never actually owned one of these, but I had something remarkably similar - bearing in mind that this was 24 years ago I doubt it's really worthwhile asking for a new category to be added at this stage. The year was 1980 I was just 18, had been working most of the summer in John Menzies before starting college for the first time, and I was getting sick of having the wee-wee taken from me by my mates down the pub for riding my 49cc slo-ped. The 'cure' was, or so I thought, one of Mr. Honda's famous single cylinder overhead cam four strokes, and as just over ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Wile-E

    4 Stars Cheap but dull 01/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Economy and reliability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Lack of power and looks

    I bought my 1992 registered CG-125 about 6mths ago after returning to motorcycles following a 13yr break... I'd never sat my test so had to complete my CBT (Compulsary Basic Training) first to get back on the road and then seek out a reliable, learner legal bike to commute to work on. Previously I'd owned a couple of other small Honda's and found them thoroughly reliable machines, the goal this time again was reliability and also economy for the daily round trip to the office. Value for money-wise I can't grumble one bit, the bike clears almost 90mpg urban, so it's saving me a fortune over the ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    HondaCG125

    5 Stars Best 125cc Motorcycle 09/10/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Loads

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Less than all other 125cc Motorcycles

    I have a Honda CG125, 2005 year, owned from new I could tell you how good the bike is, like nearly every review of the bike. But I do not wish to bore you with another identical review saying exactly the same. I was amazed to find no websites that support the Honda CG125, so I have created one. http://hondacg125.awardspace.com/ If you like my website, please rate this review as high as possible, since it's the best way for people to find my website using the search engines (else website will be hard to find). I could write a very large review of the bike, since I am an experienced rider, I ... more
  • 12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mrbibbly

    5 Stars Basic is the way forward 26/02/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap,versatile,easy to maintain and economical starter bike

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No-frills,zero cred

    I bought one of these a few years ago,having taken out a bank loan and deciding upon the means of transport. I hadn't decided until I went into a bike showroom and saw a black/dark grey CG-125 revolving on a turntable,from that moment on I knew I had to have that bike... This is a good,cheap,reliable and economic basic starter bike.It's fuel consumption is absolutely incredible at an average of 116mtg.I could travel to work and back each day for a few quid a week.Hey it's hardly a Ducati,but at those prices,who'd grumble? I managed to maintain it very easy,the parts are all cheap and easy ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    stave84

    5 Stars New '04/'05 CG125 is a great improvement 15/03/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap, 90+mpg, light, easy to ride

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It isnt going to drop jaws!

    Ive seen all the other reviews for the CG125 and everybody says the same things, most of which are true, but ive been riding my new '04 reg GC125 (with the new electric start/disk brake/new looks) and it's much much better. I learned on the old CG125 and it vibrates like crazy, and the mirrors are simply useless at anything over 30, but with the new CG125 things have changed. I find it very comfortable to ride, the vibrations have gone, and the mirrors dont vibrate so you can actually see what's behind you (something you dont get on most big bikes!). Now for the important bits. The bike is ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    phil445566

    4 Stars Honda cg 125 A great commuter bike. 04/11/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fuel economy, "Bomb Proof" engine, Reliable, Cheap to run / insure.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Lack of power, Drum brakes, No thrills bike.

    My bike is a honda cg 125 on an 02 plate, nearly four year old now and my model has the electric start and drum brakes front and rear. I have been riding it to work (18 miles per day) now for the past three years and I can honestly say nothing has gone wrong with my bike. The bike is lightweight, body style is ok and the seating position is upright compared to other tourers and commuters. The cg will literally run on fumes, it will keep going and going on very little petrol, considering the constant increase in the cost of petrol. Bearing in mind I travel 18 miles a day four to five times a ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    byter

    4 Stars cheap learner 22/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages cheap to run, simple to service

    Disadvantages Disadvantages low power, basic design

    I bought one of these when I passed my cbt because it was cheap. First thing I realised was how simple the bike is. I had the kick start version and I know a starter motor version is available as well. My choice I'd go for the starter motor as the kick start can be a pain in winter when trying to start the bike. The bike is a good first bike to ride and get used to the roads. You only get the basic functions that you need for the road and this helps if you have just started in motorcycling. Its not a sports bike and doesn't hand;e as such but it will get you from A to B and if you do not try ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    trengot

    4 Stars Excellent Learner bike and Commuter (Honda CG125) 12/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stunning fuel consumption, Easy to ride, Forgiving

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No power, doesn't handle brilliantly, not 'cool'

    I learnt to ride on this bike a couple of years ago and have commuted on it everyday since then come rain or shine (except a couple where there was eight inches of snow and ice). During that time it has served me well and has consistently run at about 100mpg. There are drawbacks though. There is very little power produced and I found myself falling to about 40 mph quite frequently for hills. There is also no scope for overtaking even if the person in front is only doing 35 due to it taking too long to accelerate. There have been a couple of times during very heavy rain where the engine has cut ... more
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