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The '''Honda CG125''' is a commuter bike made by [[Honda]] of [[Japan]]. It has been in production since 1976 and is currently manufactured in Brazil (and has been since around 2000). Over its lifetime, the CG125 has received numerous enhancements and tweaks: | |||
The '''Honda CG125''' is a commuter bike made by [[Honda]] of Japan. It has been in production since 1976 and is currently manufactured in Brazil (and has been since around 2000). | |||
Over its lifetime, the CG125 has received numerous enhancements and tweaks: | |||
* The electrics were upgraded from 6V to 12V | * The electrics were upgraded from 6V to 12V | ||
* An electric start was added in 2001, originally alongside the original [[Kick start]] and replacing it completely in 2004. | * An electric start was added in 2001, originally alongside the original [[Kick start]] and replacing it completely in 2004. | ||
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* A new instrument cluster, including a fuel gauge for the first time, replaced the old square unit. | * A new instrument cluster, including a fuel gauge for the first time, replaced the old square unit. | ||
* The fuel capacity was increased to 13l | * The fuel capacity was increased to 13l | ||
* The styling was | * The styling was modernised | ||
* The chain casing was dropped in | * The chain casing was dropped in favour of a chain guard | ||
This last change is one of the very few changes that sacrificed functionality in | This last change is one of the very few changes that sacrificed functionality in favour of aesthetics. | ||
The CG125 is powered by a very fuel efficient 124cc single [[cylinder]] [[Four | The CG125 is powered by a very fuel efficient 124cc single [[Cylinder (engine)|cylinder]] [[Four Stroke|4-stroke]] [[OHV]] [[engine]] that has changed little over the years. With careful use, it is quite capable of achieving more than 100[[Miles per gallon|mpg]], and over it's comparatively long history the CG has earned itself as a reputation as a "bullet proof" machine. | ||
Due to its design success, several direct copies of the CG125 have sprung up (mostly from Chinese and Korean manufacturers), such as the ''Hongdou CG125'', the ''Champ Commuter'', the ''Warrior Dispatch'' and the ''[[Kymco]] Pulsar125''. | Due to its design success, several direct copies of the CG125 have sprung up (mostly from [[China|Chinese]] and [[Korea|Korean]] manufacturers), such as the ''Hongdou CG125'', the ''Champ Commuter'', the ''Warrior Dispatch'' and the ''[[Kymco]] Pulsar125''. | ||
In Brazil and in the UK, it is easily the most widely used beginner [[motorcycle]] by training schools. | In Brazil and in the UK, it is easily the most widely used beginner [[motorcycle]] by training schools. | ||
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Honda CG125 was not sold in the USA or Canada. The tank design is like the 1974 models. | Honda CG125 was not sold in the USA or Canada. The tank design is like the 1974 models. | ||
==2004== | ==2004== | ||
[[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_1.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]] | [[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_1.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]][[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_2.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]][[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_3.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]] | ||
[[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_2.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]] | |||
[[Image:2004_honda_Cg125_3.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda CG125]] | |||
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* Seat Height: 781mm | * Seat Height: 781mm | ||
* Ground Clearance: 173mm | * Ground Clearance: 173mm | ||
* Fuel Capacity: 13.5 | * Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres (including 2.3-litre reserve) | ||
* Dry Weight: 114kg | * Dry Weight: 114kg | ||
* Front Wheel: 18 x 1.60 steel rim/wire spoke | * Front Wheel: 18 x 1.60 steel rim/wire spoke | ||
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* Front Suspension: 31mm telescopic fork, 102mm axle travel | * Front Suspension: 31mm telescopic fork, 102mm axle travel | ||
* Rear Suspension: Dual dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm axle travel | * Rear Suspension: Dual dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm axle travel | ||
* Front Brakes: 240mm hydraulic disc with single-piston | * Front Brakes: 240mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads | ||
* Rear Brakes: 130mm leading/trailing drum | * Rear Brakes: 130mm leading/trailing drum | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidActionDetail=viewproductdetail&hidAction=Lookup&hidProductID=47&hidSelectedProductCode=CG125&hidProductName=CG125&hidMSGID=11&hidMSGCode=CC125&hidMSGName=125cc&hidBannerPath=%2FmcStatic%2Fen%2Fpicture%2Fproduct%2FCG125%2Fprd_main_Banner.jpg&hidHomePath=%2Fjsp%2FmsgCC125Home.jsp#focusHere Offical Honda website (U.K)] | *[http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidActionDetail=viewproductdetail&hidAction=Lookup&hidProductID=47&hidSelectedProductCode=CG125&hidProductName=CG125&hidMSGID=11&hidMSGCode=CC125&hidMSGName=125cc&hidBannerPath=%2FmcStatic%2Fen%2Fpicture%2Fproduct%2FCG125%2Fprd_main_Banner.jpg&hidHomePath=%2Fjsp%2FmsgCC125Home.jsp#focusHere Offical Honda website (U.K)] | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CG125]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|CG125]] | ||
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