Honda CG125 query...

Question

I bought a low mileage 2002 reg M model ( rectangular headlight, kick electric starter ) 3 months ago - top speed and mpg same as my 1982 j*p model but the engine has a rough gratey feel below 30mph also not v strong acceleration; past 30 bike smoothens out and pulls like a 250. Is this typical of this model -maybe to do with emission control- or is there a fault ? Anyone else own a M model?

Answer 1

It is common in the later CG-125s.

Up until the late 1990's, they were made in Japan.  For the last 10 years or so, Honda has been building the CG in Brazil.

They are just not the same quality, unfortunately.