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presentation of the CG 125 2004

as it approaches its 30th birthday, the Honda CG gets a little facelift. Cool new look, electric starter, increased fuel tank capacity, front disc brake and cleaner engine. The new instrumentation is more complete, including a fuel gauge, and the practical aspects are more abundant. With a center stand, a few stowage compartments, good passenger grab handles and sturdy tie-down hooks, the CG takes care of its utilitarian art. Not shy, the little Honda gives itself over to its driver instinctively and without restraint. With its easy ride, good driver position, excellent handling and turning radius, smooth controls and willing engine, the CG is a little queen of the city. The mill is reliable and fuel-efficient, and its performance is well suited to the presence of a passenger. Where the 125 falls short is in the front end. With a disc replacing the old drum, braking is much improved on this new generation. So much so, in fact, that the forks have difficulty absorbing deceleration. When it reaches its limit, it pushes the front tire to the limit of its capacity.
More attractive, better equipped, still hard-working and hard-working, the new Honda CG 125 remains true to its reputation. It holds the road, provides good comfort and remains economical in use. But it's not the end of the road. A formidable competitor is emerging on the market: the Yamaha YBR 125.

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Published on 10/12/20
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Key facts Honda CG 125 (2004) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

• Engine simplicity
• Economical
• Duo acceptable

Weak points

• Fourche trop souple
• Brake control

Prices

	Basic version
France	2,700€

Bikers' reviews

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Model sold in 2004 2005 2006

Replaced by

CG 125 2005

Performance

• Max speed : approximately 100 km/h (62.10 mph)

Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 22 reviews

philou Model 2005

Mine (model 2004) totals 153,256 km (to date) A marvellous little machine! 01/12/2025 12:46 Rating : 5/5 Respond to philou

Gigi Model 2005

I've just bought this 2005 Honda cg It only has 11000 kms A delight to drive in peace .... I also have a 1978 cg an indestructible engine !!!! 10/21/2024 20:25 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Gigi

yanncg Model 2006

A motorcycle of appreciable simplicity and sturdiness... Millions of them on the road all over the world, and that's no coincidence. Thanks to Honda... 12/19/2023 08:21 Rating : 5/5 Respond to yanncg

loub Model 2006

Mine (model 2004) has 127,000 km without any problems! (wonderful machine) 10/26/2022 12:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to loub

Khalifa Model 2004

110,000 original km without opening the engine, no oil consumption, starts on the fourth gear and runs like a Japanese clock, 11/07/2020 13:32 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Khalifa

FloCG125 Model 2004

An all-round motorcycle! Unbeatable! I have the 2004 model, currently 23,000 km CLEAN

1 oil change every 1 years and it's running. We would have liked 15 hp! but we can't have them all. 11/02/2019 16:30 Rating : 5/5 Respond to FloCG125

essence

christo Model 2006

bjr

fuel leak problem; how about you?

I'm looking for 11/21/2017 05:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to christo

le moteur

merci Model 2004

bjr i love this bike my engine is broken do you have spare parts? 05/27/2016 13:03 Rating : 4/5 Respond to merci

Bracame69 Model 2004

No ACT on the CG 125, this is a "tumbled" engine: the camshaft is located on the G side of the cylinder (i.e. not at the top), and the valves are controlled by rockers, then valve stems and rocker arms. This detail makes the engine more reliable than ACT models. Indeed, an ACT is driven by a timing chain, and if this breaks or jumps due to wear or elongation, this causes major damage to the valves and cylinder head... 09/20/2015 21:20 Rating : 3/5 Respond to Bracame69

Michel Model 2004

Hello,

My C.G. was built in 1980 and has 168,000 km on the clock. Of course, there have been repairs, clutch (70,000 km), chain kit every 10,000 km on average, in short, the normal consumables, but on the engine side, the segmentation has been rebuilt, the piston changed and the valves run-in at 125,000 km.
Of course, you have to respect the bike, warm-up time and not push the engine too high in the revs, and especially not push it on the intermediates.
Its use has been purely utilitarian, getting from point A to point Ben with a cool ride.

The C.G. is up to the job, and the main highways, country roads and even mountain roads don't frighten it. As long as you respect the engine, there's nothing to worry about.

It went everywhere without a hitch, and although it didn't have the average performance of a sports car, it went without a hitch

On the downside, its drum brakes are no longer up to today's standards, but at the operating speed for which it was designed, braking poses no real problem. Cruising speed 70/90 mph on a country road, maximum speed on the flat 115 km/h mph, fuel consumption from 2.9 to 3.1/l00 Km, depending on driving style and terrain profile.

On holiday, average consumption over 1900 km, 3.3l/100 but 40 kg of luggage, 85 kg pilot and 1/3 of the 1900 km on mountain roads (Alps)

Modifications: In 2000, fork tubes were changed to disc brakes, which is like night and day in terms of braking quality

In 2001 :Fitted a fork head with a high bubble;

2001: Installation of a 17-liter fuel tank, increasing range from 300 to 550 km before reserve.

2001: Fitted cowhorn handlebars (not too high), which I found improved comfort over long distances;

2002: Installation of a single-seater saddle with gel seat and a large top case custom-made by a specialist craftsman in polyester (the top case also serves as my backrest) to replace the package carrier.

Retired since 2009, I spend all the good days on the roads of France and Navarre and am always perfectly happy with my C.G

The C.G. is a very good bike, with a puncture-proof engine if you don't abuse it, and a camel's appetite, but it's dated and outdated compared with more recent bikes, but for a quiet guy who takes time out to enjoy the countryside and the culinary specialties of the regions he crosses, there's nothing better than this unambitious little bike that does its job.

take care on the road and ride my chicken 01/17/2013 04:30 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Michel

Maroquin Model 2004

Nothing to say, Christian's splendid testimonial to the bike is the best advert a Honda marketing team could have produced. Personally, at the age of 40 I'm discovering the world of motorcycling, and I'm definitely thinking of buying a CG 125, for all the qualities of this machine compared to the competition. Biker greetings from the southern Mediterranean 03/14/2011 17:57 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Maroquin

escroquer Model 2004

125 cges de 2005;le moteur est sympa,peu de reglages ,3l au cent,par contre au bout de 10000km c'est 1l de rouille dans le reservoir,
changed in the warranty
however, the tank rusts again (hidden defect not recognized
10000km later
conclusion, the tanks are neither treated nor varnished (first time in 40 years of motorcycling)
This is unacceptable for Honda 01/31/2009 19:56 Rating : 5/5 Respond to escroquer

tom125 Model 2004

i have a 1998 cg bought for 850 euros with 13,000km
It now has 21,500km and I still think it's great, reliable..

mine only starts with the kick, front and rear drum brakes...
but it only consumes 3l per 100 km, which, given the price of unleaded petrol, is perfect!


performance is average, 105 on the flat, 95 with two..

but with two people, the handling is very good, as long as the passenger isn't heavier than the driver and knows how to hold on..

i've had no breakdowns, rear tire changed at 15,000km (replaced by a michelin), general overhaul at 18,000km, oil change every 4,000km (I do a lot of city driving) and chain kit at 21,000km


what more can you say???

i've cleaned the carburetor once, the spark plug 3 times and... WHEELS!!!!! 04/24/2008 23:39 Rating : 5/5 Respond to tom125

eric Model 2004

I used to have a Yamaha sr 125
I took it to 115 000 km without any revision
i did the oil changes and redid the distib at 60,000, incredible. it was still running when I changed it :-)
I changed for a Cg 125 year 2005
Well, it's all the same (Gn, Sr, Cg, courier bikes) little puncture-proof 4-stroke singles that don't rev
they're all the same, the only difference being the brakes!
I set off with the bike just fine for the first week of running in :-)everything perfect
1st day of rain, and ... it's the drama :-)
You wonder how the engineers and honda can market something like this
Already in the rain, you take it easy, but here
The first pressure on your brake lever means you'll have nothing for 1 or 2 seconds. If it brakes a little hard in front of you, you're in for a nasty crash
For the skeptics, just look at the size of the pads on a cg and a sr. It's overwhelming but very revealing (the engineers??? honda???) and you'll understand why it doesn't brake in the rain. But when I say nothing, it's nothing incredible
what's the point of putting a disc on a new model if it doesn't brake?
it's good but because of that I STRONGLY advise against it, braking is too important
This bike is extremely dangerous in the rain!

a messenger from Paris who rides 200 km every day or 48,000 km a year. I know what I'm talking about

Ps:Tres surpris que personne n'ai mentionné cela dans les post précédent.je répte pour les septiques regarde et comparé la taille des plaquettes avec un ybr c'est le nouveau SR 125
bonne route et gare a la pluis :-)) 03/26/2008 21:39 Rating : 5/5 Respond to eric

Serge Model 2004

I rode a 1987 Honda CG125 for many years. The engine was worn out, so I decided to replace it. I visited many dealers, tried many bikes, took the time to think about it, and.......... I came away with a new CG 125 !!!!!!. I couldn't find all the qualities of my old CG on another 125. Since April 2006, I've been riding a Honda CG125 with 1600 km on it, and I don't regret my choice. 05/08/2006 19:59 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Serge

Laurent Model 2004

So far, I've only covered 300 km on my Honda, the equivalent of a full tank (without reaching the reserve level)
The fuel gauge isn't very accurate (stuck on full tank for almost 200km, then quickly went down). The choke is a real pain to turn on or off while driving (no easy access). As for the pack carrier, I had to wait 10 days to get the one I ordered when I bought it (not delivered as standard, it came from Spain) and I had a bit of trouble fitting it (it had a slight defect). So much for the negative points
As for the rest, it's all positive. I feel really comfortable on my bike, even though it's only a "small" 125. The ride is reassuring and the braking effective. As for autonomy, as I mentioned earlier, the CG has the appetite of a bird..

It's a lot less flashy than Yamaha's YBR, and a bit more expensive, but to date, I have absolutely no regrets about my choice. 02/17/2006 21:10 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Laurent

Laurent Model 2004

I've only had the CG125 for 24h00. Like many, I was hesitating between it and Yamaha's YBR..

What prevailed in my choice?

- exemplary handling,
- efficient braking,
- the retro look, which I love

As for the price, it was recently revised downwards to €2,490, with €100 worth of accessories on offer

Ordered on Tuesday, it was available on Thursday from my Honda dealer in Nice

As I have no experience of motorcycles, I preferred to get to grips with the same model at ECF (€93 for 3 hours). On the menu: slow and fast riding, emergency braking, and other useful things to learn about motorcycling, which is nothing like riding a scooter (I've got an old Beluga 80).

So far, I have no regrets about my choice (only one small downside, the choke, but that's a detail...). 02/05/2006 16:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Laurent

cococh Model 2004

I'm 16 and I'm in the process of getting my A1 license with a cg 125. I also own a 97 rs 125. I find the cg very manoeuvrable and extremely easy to handle. its small 4t means it can get away without having to use the clutch and its manoeuvrability makes it the queen of traffic jams, but after 3rd gear, the little engine runs out of power and edvient very softly to reach a laughable top speed. having said that, it's very economical. 07/23/2005 12:15 Rating : 5/5 Respond to cococh

la cagouil Model 2004

I'm lucky enough to have bought the 2004 model (my first bike) with its electric starter and front disc brake
I chose this bike for its reputation for reliability and fuel consumption (think of the planet), and above all its price
Experience after 2000 km
- 3.3 l/100 km
- peaks at 110/115 km/h - 100 guaranteed if there are no brutal climbs or lots of wind..
I'd have liked a more Varadero125 design, but not its price... and then after what I've just read on this site: soft engine and heavy machine..

One downside: I regret that the Yamaha YBR 125 has only just been released in 2005. I could have compared two equivalent bikes, with the yam's plus points: spare kick, luggage rack, less retro wheels and pot, more attractive price..

06/09/2005 14:25 Rating : 5/5 Respond to la cagouil

max[ime] Model 2004

bravo to christian's great story! I'd like to buy my first motorcycle and I don't really know what to buy. I don't want a big bike to start with, but after reading these two other comments and the article on this bike, I'm thinking that maybe I'll buy it... 05/31/2005 20:25 Rating : 5/5 Respond to max[ime]

nonot Model 2004

What a nice tribute....! christian's tribute to this bike definitely convinced me, as I myself was looking for my first bike, a small-displacement one to get me started, and I was hesitating between the retro charm of this old lady and a younger sportbike that's sometimes less forgiving of the mistakes a young rider can make. 01/05/2005 12:29 Rating : 5/5 Respond to nonot

Christian Model 2004

A tribute to my first motorcycle The purchase of a first motorcycle is a special moment in a biker's life. For me, it was the fulfillment of my childhood dreams, which equated this means of locomotion with a great deal of freedom and the chance to hit the road and travel. What my little Honda 125 CG has given me has far exceeded my expectations. For several years, I roamed the roads and tracks of Europe and North Africa, discovering life beyond our borders. What's more, she possesses a unique quality among motorcycles: she talks. So I'll let her do the talking. "I was born in August 1980. His name is Christian, and I still have no idea of the beautiful story I'm going to live with him. I must confess, I was very worried on the day of our first meeting. Indeed, just off the assembly line in my far-off land of the rising sun, I'd heard that many of us would be painted yellow and spend our lives laden with letters and parcels in noisy, polluted cities. Brrr! It sent a chill down my spine. I was soon reassured. My master and soon-to-be-friend gently took me through my first few laps, conscientiously breaking me in. A year passed without a hitch. Gradually, however, I noticed a change in Christian's behavior. It might have been imperceptible on any other bike, but knowing him well, I no longer have any doubts: something new is afoot. I sometimes catch him looking off to the south.... The day he piles up kilos of luggage in the back of the garage, I know I'm about to take an important step in my motorcycling life. I somehow manage to accommodate this impressive load and, the next day, my saddle welcomes not one, but two people. The first few kilometers were difficult; I was rocking like a drunken ship. Then, little by little, I get used to this heavy load and manage to enjoy the trip. The signs go by: Nice, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Trapani, Tunis, Djerba, Tozeur, Cagliari, Bonifacio, Bastia. I'm deliriously happy, discovering my passion for travel. So did Christian. A few months later, he took me out on the winter roads, the snow-covered Alps, the lakes of northern Italy, the night crossing of Austria and, finally, that emotional arrival on the Salzburg circuit in the midst of hundreds of motorcycles. Here, I confess, I did my bit of showing off: starting off at the first kick after a night of minus 20 degrees in front of three stunned big bikes. I'm proud of that! And, on the way back, there's this friendly arm-wrestling match with Christian: 1400 kilometers in 36 hours non-stop. It was a draw - we both arrived at the same time - but, modesty aside, I was much fresher than he was. July 1982: another duo tour of southern Morocco. What a heat wave! But what a beautiful country, with its contrasting landscapes, from mountains to desert. On the way back, Christian finally changed my chain. After 50,000 kilometers, it was about time. I continue to impress him with my small appetite: 2.5 to 3 liters per 100 and no oil consumption between oil changes. The following winter, we set off again for Salzburg to try and spot the famous elephants, without success. But I do enjoy the drive through Switzerland. In short, life is good. I ride often, very often, in superb places where I take pleasure in making the little "poum poum" sound of my engine. More than three years have gone by, and I've never had a health problem. Christian is proud of it when he talks about his little mono to his friends. "It's like concrete," he says. But one sad January evening, he leaves me as usual on my center stand in the corner of the garage. I was stunned the next day when I saw a new, bigger and better bike arrive, which managed to turn him away from me. The wound was deep. 95,000 kilometers of life together shattered. The years that followed were difficult. In the end, I resigned myself to early retirement when another little mono, blue like me, moved into the garage. From that day on, everything accelerated and I was the object of all the attention. My engine is examined. I note, not without pride, that my clutch is as good as new and my cylinder is barely scratched. Despite this, I'm entitled to a re-boring, which gives me the bug. I'm sure something big is afoot. When Christian equips me with a 32-liter tank, a huge luggage rack and two jerry cans, I realize that the time has finally come to set off again! In conversation, I hear names that have always made me dream: Algeria, Tanezrouft desert, Timbuktu, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ténéré tree, Tamanrasset, Djanet. I'm overjoyed, I'm finally going to get to know Black Africa. For nights on end, I try to share my enthusiasm with little Mono 2, my future travelling companion. Finally, D-day arrives. Despite my impressive load, I feel ready to go to the end of the world. Alas, a few hours later, little mono 2 fell off. First trip anxiety, no doubt. I felt as if the sky had just fallen in. Fortunately, a few weeks later, Christian took me on a tour of the vastness of Algeria. We passed through grandiose landscapes, bivouacked at the foot of immense dunes and admired blazing sunsets. It was on this trip that I passed the magic 100,000-kilometer mark. Christian is moved. Back home, I have to return to my garage, but I have such beautiful images in my head that it's not too hard. I'm psychologically ready for retirement. Several years went by until May 1993. Christian came to see me, made a few adjustments and explained that he'd found a friend who was willing to look after me. Since then, I've rediscovered the pleasure of riding and I'm ten years younger! 12/23/2004 14:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Christian

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the CG 125 2004

What is the power of the CG 125 2004?

The CG 125 2004 develops a power of 11 ch (10.80 hp)

What is the torque of the CG 125 2004?

The maximum torque of the CG 125 2004 is 0.96 mkg to 8,250 rpm.

What is the maximum speed of the CG 125 2004?

The CG 125 2004 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 100 km/h (62.10 mph) on the track.

What is the weight of the CG 125 2004?

The CG 125 2004 has a a dry weight of 114 kg (251 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 126 kg (278 lb).

QWhat is the seat height of the CG 125 2004?

To ensure good accessibility, the CG 125 2004 offers a minimum seat height of 781 mm (30.75 in).

What is the price of the CG 125 2004?

The price of the CG 125 2004 is 2,700€ in France