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The '''Honda CG125''' is a commuter bike made by [[Honda]] of | 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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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. | 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 | 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''. | ||
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. |