Honda‘s Chinese division Wuyang Honda has launched a special edition of the CG125 motorbike in the country. It is unlikely to debut here.As for the highlights, the vehicle flaunts dual-tone paintwork and a blacked-out treatment on various parts, including the wheels and exhaust.It runs on a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out a maximum power of 9.78hp.
Context
Why does this story matter?
The new bike from Honda in China celebrates 30 years of CG125. It has an eye-catching design and a lot of customers in the country should be interested in getting their hands on the model.Sadly, this vehicle is unlikely to make its way to our shores. If it does, the competition in the retro-styled two-wheeler segment would be raised significantly.
Design
The motorbike has a ribbed seat and 8.2-liter fuel tank
The Honda CG125 has a sloping fuel tank, a single-piece seat with a ribbed pattern, a grab handle strap, a lengthy side-mounted exhaust, and a circular headlight as well as mirrors.The bike packs an analog instrument cluster, can store 8.2 liters of fuel, and rides on designer wheels.It sports a dual-tone blue and white paintwork and a black finish on the mudguard.
Safety
There are drum brakes on both ends
In terms of safety equipment, the special Honda CG125 is equipped with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It may also offer ABS for improved handling.Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the retro-styled bike are taken care of by telescopic forks with fork gaiters on the front side and twin shock absorbers on the rear end.
It hits a top speed of 93km/h
The special Honda CG125 draws power from a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that generates a maximum power of 9.78hp and a peak torque of 9.5Nm. The vehicle can attain a top speed of 93km/h.
How much does it cost?
In China, the special iteration of the Honda CG125 retro-looking bike sports a price figure of CNY 7,480 (around Rs. 89,000). However, no details related to the vehicle’s pricing and availability in India have been disclosed.
