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Honda CG 125S (Self Start) vs Honda CB 125F

Both get self-start and five gears from the same 124.1cc engine; the CB 125F adds a front disc, alloy wheels and comfort for Rs 110,000 more.

Honda CG 125S (Self Start)

Honda

Honda CG 125S (Self Start)

Rs 286,900

3.5/5Read the review
Honda CB 125F

Honda

Honda CB 125F

Rs 396,900

3.4/5Read the review

Official price as of 1 July 2025. Prices change often; confirm with the dealer.

Our verdict

This is the comparison that matters once you have ruled out a kick-start bike. Atlas Honda lists the same 124.1cc OHV air-cooled engine, five-speed gearbox and self-start with kick back-up for both, and publishes no power or torque figure for either. The CG 125S is Rs 286,900 and the CB 125F Rs 396,900.

The Rs 110,000 buys chassis and brakes rather than speed. The CB 125F has a front disc against the CG 125S's drum, alloy wheels, a 12.3-litre tank against 9.2 litres, a 1,294 mm wheelbase against 1,212 mm, 119 mm of fork travel against 103 mm and wider tyres. It is also 14 kg heavier at 122 kg dry and gives up ground clearance: 120 mm against 133 mm, which is low for speed breakers and unpaved streets.

On listed economy the CG 125S is ahead. Neither has an official figure, but PakWheels lists about 45 km/l for the CG family against about 35 km/l for the CB 125F. The CB's larger tank still gives more range per fill.

The front disc is a genuine safety gain and the CB 125F is the more comfortable bike for long daily commutes. For most buyers, though, Rs 110,000 is a lot for a brake and a longer chassis on the same engine, and the CG 125S has the bigger used market. We would take the CG 125S and put part of the difference toward good riding gear.

Our pick

Honda CG 125S (Self Start)

The same engine, self-start and five gears for Rs 110,000 less, with better listed economy and a bigger used market.

Read the Honda CG 125S (Self Start) review

Specs side by side

A value is marked only where better is clear-cut — a lower price, more cc, a bigger tank, more claimed km/l, more ground clearance, a higher rating, disc over drum, self start over kick — and only when the gap is big enough for a rider to notice. Differences too small to feel, like a cc or two or a tenth of a rating point, are left unmarked. “—” means the figure is not published.

Honda CG 125S (Self Start)
Honda CB 125F
Price & rating
Official price
Rs 286,900(better)
Rs 396,900
Our rating
3.5 / 5
3.4 / 5
Value for money
3.5 / 5(better)
3 / 5
Performance
3.5 / 5(better)
3 / 5
Comfort
3 / 5
4 / 5(better)
Fuel economy
4 / 5(better)
3.5 / 5
Features
2.5 / 5
3.5 / 5(better)
Resale
4.5 / 5(better)
3.5 / 5
Engine
Engine
4-stroke, single cylinder, OHV, air-cooled
4-stroke, single cylinder, OHV, air-cooled
Displacement
124.1 cc
124.1 cc
Fuel system
Carburettor
—
Transmission
5-speed constant mesh
5-speed constant mesh
Starting
Self & kick
Self & kick
Fuel tank
9.2 litres
12.3 litres(better)
Dimensions & weight
Length
1,912 mm
2,043 mm
Width
727 mm
742 mm
Height
1,029 mm
1,095 mm
Wheelbase
1,212 mm
1,294 mm
Ground clearance
133 mm(better)
120 mm
Seat height
765 mm
789 mm
Dry weight
108 kg
122 kg
Brakes & tyres
Front brake
Drum
Disc(better)
Rear brake
Drum
Drum
Front tyre
2.50-18 (38P)
2.75-18M/C (42P)
Rear tyre
3.00-17 (50P)
90/90-18M/C (51S)
Other
Front suspension
Telescopic fork, 103 mm travel
Telescopic fork, 119 mm travel
Rear suspension
Swing arm, 70 mm travel
Swing arm, 76 mm travel
Colours
Red, Black
Blue, Red, Black
Launched
—
2019
Status
In production
In production

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