CG 125

1998 Honda CG 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Honda CG 125 naked motorcycle, Honda pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CG 125 measures 107 kg (236 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 771 mm (30.4 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1976 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.