Honda CG-125 > Reviews

Advantages: Economy and reliability
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 ... Read review

Advantages: Loads
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 ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap,versatile,easy to maintain and economical starter bike
Disadvantages: No-frills,zero cred

...when you have the trusty Honda owners manual and toolkit? The bikes speed isn't awsomely high,but to tell you the truth you aren't looking for speed being a learner.It is great in towns,and can pull away at traffic lights faster than most cars. The dials are basic,no fuel guage,and only an kickstart,but this is a no-frills bike. The bike is great to ride,easy to maintain,cheap and remotely good looking with great consumption to boot.What ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, 90+mpg, light, easy to ride
Disadvantages: It isnt going to drop jaws!

...~63 up to anything faster. Honda rate the bike to something like 67mph. I find unless you’re into the wind, it will happily sit at 70 (on dual-carriage way of course) and I’ve had 74 out of mine on many occasions. What the bike really lack then is not so much speed (if u want to stay within the limits it’s fine) but it has no power at high speed. Getting from 62/63 up to anything like 70-72mph takes a while. Attempting to overtake something doing ... Read review

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

Advantages: cheap to run, simple to service
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 ... Read review

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

...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 ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap to run, Simplicity, Popularity
Disadvantages: Flimsy, Over-rated

The Honda CG125 is probably the first bike that comes to mind when you think of a learner legal, CBT ready cheap bike to get yourself started... The question is, is it the best bike for your pocket money? In 2002 I found myself in the ownership of a 'X' reg Year 2000 Honda CG 125. When I realised that 125cc's is what i desired, and the thought of rebuilds turned me away from two strokes, the CG came in to mind and I picked it up in good condition ... Read review

Advantages: great for commuting
Disadvantages: sluggish, ugly and boring

Up until recently i owned a cg, and it wasnt too badfor a 125 commuter, it was small light, great on fuel but at the end of the day it is a 125 commuter great for commuting but realy bad for anything else such as crusing around and any other leisure purposes, it is slow on acceleration and top speed and can be outdone by most automatic 125's and it isnt as comfortable to ride as a moped, they rattle and clankin there old age and decrease in value ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to ride,cheap to run,reasonable power and cheap insurance.
Disadvantages: Wheels are too thin,doesn't turn heads and is the fastest bike in the world.

If you've just passed your cbt part1 and are after a bike thats cheap to insure and maintain, then the cg is the one for you. It ain't super fast but it will get you where you want to go and more importantly is better than catching the bus! It will cruise all day at 50mph and will be pushed to 60mph every now and then.If you try to 60mph all the time,it will eventually blow-up! This bike is not for speed freaks!If you want a 125 machine that ... Read review

Advantages: cheap insurance,parts, mpg
Disadvantages: not fast, basic, looks

...AND WANT TO GET A HONDA AND DONT MIND THE LOOKS WHICH I DO LIKE, AND ITS A BIKE YOU CAN MAN HANDLE IF YOUR A BIT STRONG, AND IF YOU DO GET PROBLEMS THAY ARE BASICLLY CHEAP AND EASY TO FIX. IVE HAD 64MPH OUT OF MY CG BUT I NORMALLY DO 45 TO 55 WHEN I RIDE IT, IT IS SLOW WHEN YOU COME UP HILL BUT FAST WHEN YOU GO DOWN THEM OVERALL IVE GOT MINE I WILL GET INSURANCE SUMMER TIME AND SPIN ABOUT ON IT AND RELAX, CG ITS CHEAP AND ITS GOOD. ... Read review

Advantages: cheap to run, ultra reliable
Disadvantages: rusts very easily

...I praise the old Honda 90 to the hills. One thing I did find wrong was the small petrol tank. The CG is a different matter. Although I have a full licence I love getting more that 100 miles to the gallon. I check it every time. I have owned mine for 16 months with over 8,000 miles on the clock. Don't expect motorway speeds. Do expect reliability and long tyre wear. Its know to get over 33,000 miles from the chain. Oil change is a doddle at 2,500 mile ... Read review