Nice learners bike, or city runaround. (CG125) (Honda CG125)

Member Name: jackdamery

Product:	Honda CG125
Date:	06/08/08 (228 review reads)
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Advantages: fuel economy, simplicity and availability of parts

Disadvantages: low power

This was my first bike. Despite being rusty on the outside as testament to the brilliance of these little bikes it never gave me a problem.

The wobbly handlebars and slim tyres take some getting used to but when you are used to the bike it actually allows you to be more precise. I was able to balance mine when approaching stationary traffic while barely moving.

The fuel economy is another great factor, even at todays ridiculous prices this is still a cheap machine to run returning around 100mpg.

It is certainly not overpowered but if you stick in fourth gear(it will scream) it is possible to reach 70mph. Although this is not recommended as it only has drum brakes front and rear, that does however eliminate the possibility for a learner rider of locking the brakes and skidding out.

The little single cylinder engine sounds great and I ran mine for a month on below the minimum level of oil without any ill effects.

Believe it or not these bikes are desirable and as investment will often return more than you paid for them.

Summary: A good bike for a learner or older rider.

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