Automobile

Which bike is best; Honda CG 125 or Yamaha YBR 125?

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Digital Desk

2 years ago

LAHORE: Daily commuters prefer motorbikes in Pakistan for their affordability and economical fuel average. Consumers have several bike options to buy in the country, most of which are manufactured by Yamaha and Honda. Both brands are highly regarded for their weakness and strengths.

Yamaha’s YBR 125 and Honda’s CG 125 are both brand’s best bikes with their exceptional features and 125cc engine, however, both bikes possess differences in terms of performance and reliability.

Honda CG125 design, Specs & Features

Honda CG 125 has a simple design with a main focus on its performance. People often regard it as a “family bike” because of its straight and upright seating posture.

CG 125 has an OHV air-cooled engine with telescopic shocks. It also provides good acceleration and speed with a horsepower of 11.0hp @ 8500.0 RPM during urban driving. It has 4-speed transmission power. The users say about CG 125, “There is something about it that inspires you to treat it with the most respect.”

Dimension(L x W x H)	1912 x 735 x 1026 mm
Ground Clearance	132 mm
Frame	Backbone Type
Front Tire	2.50 – 18 (4 PR)
Back Tire	3.00; 17 (6 PR)
Dry Weight	100 kg
Engine	Euro II 4-Stroke OHV Air-Cooled
Displacement	72 cm3
Bore & Stroke	56.5 x 49.5 mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Transmission	4 Speed Constant Mesh
Petrol Capacity	9.2 Liters (Reserve: 2 Liters)
Starting System	Kick and self-start

YBR 125 design, Specs & Features

Yamaha YBR 125 offers a stylish, sportier look that attracts the attention of sport bike enthusiasts. It is well-designed, with an elevated pillion seat that improves its overall aesthetics.

YBR 125 outperforms the Honda CG 125 in the engine as it has an air-cooled OHC engine with controlled vibrations. It offers good acceleration with alloy wheels and a smooth riding experience with a horsepower of 10.7hp @ 7500.0 RPM. However, compared to the CG 125, it has less initial pick.

Dimension(L x W x H)	1912 x 735 x 1026 mm
Ground Clearance	132 mm
Frame	Backbone Type
Front Tire	2.75 – 18″ 4PR
Back Tire	3.00 – 18″ 6PR
Dry Weight	100 kg
Engine	4 Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC
Displacement	123 cc
Bore & Stroke	54.0 mm x 54.0 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Clutch	Wet, Multiple-Disc
Transmission	4 Speed Constant Mesh
Petrol Capacity	13.6 Ltrs
Starting System	Kick and self-start