The Honda CG125 is one of the great workhorse motorcycles. Launched in the mid-1970s, it has been built in Japan, Brazil, China, Pakistan and elsewhere, and sold in huge numbers across Britain, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Its air-cooled 124cc single with pushrod valves is simple, frugal and famous for surviving neglect.
In Britain the CG125 was a favourite learner and courier bike for decades. Its specification varies by factory and era, but every CG shares the same purpose: cheap, reliable everyday transport. Rivals over its long life include the Yamaha YBR125 and Suzuki GN125, and the Honda CB125F has largely replaced it.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 100 kg | 764 mm | 48 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2012 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2011 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2010 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2009 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2008 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 43 |
| 2007 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 44 |
| 2006 | ![]() |
124.1 cc | 10.9 hp | 114 kg | 781 mm | 44 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 114 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
124 cc | 11 hp | 107 kg | 771 mm | 43 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
124 cc | 10.2 hp | 105 kg | 771 mm | 45 |