

This edition of the Honda CG 125 125 cc is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.This particular Honda CG 125 has a 124cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 1985 CG 125 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CG 125's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke | 1967cc.1986 Kawasaki AR 125 Single Cylinder | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CG 125 125 cc in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 124cc 2 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 10.8 bhp (8 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda SL 99 I [29 bhp (21 kW) @ 7500 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.1 lb-ft (9.7 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid [32.0 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CG 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2022 Yamaha XSR 125 Legacy Variable Valve has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1985 Honda CG 125 125 cc.
The 1985 Honda CG 125 125 cc has a Power to weight ratio of 80.5 bhp per ton and 53.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 CG 125 competing with the 2022 Yamaha XSR 125 Legacy Variable Valve [104.9 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Suzuki GSX 150 F [104.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CG 125 generating around 53.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX [78.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1987 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator [78.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 45.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 46.9 secs, this makes the Honda CG 125 125 cc similar in acceleration to the 1991 Honda CG 125 125 cc (45.9 secs) and the 1976 Honda CG 125 125 cc (45.9 secs). This Honda CG 125 125 cc also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1985 Honda CG 125 125 cc and the 1994 Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan
When talking about the performance of the 1985 Honda CG 125 125 cc on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan (0 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 RS Cafe SE (0 secs).
The 1985 version of the Honda CG 125 125 cc has a maximum speed of 65mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1985 Honda CG 125 125 cc then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
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Engine Capacity: 1084 cc
Top Speed: 125 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.8 secs @ 0 mph