Yamaha YBR125 v Honda CG125

greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

A mate of mine is after a 125 to commute to work on.
Is there any great difference between these two little bikes ?

flimbar · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=1299991

YBR 125 is best! Looks way cooler than CG.

Wanna buy mine? Smile

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=119553

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phk6 · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

get teh gc its the apitamy of 125cc cool..... Thumbs Up

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I think the main difference would be that the CG has a carb, whereas the YBR is fuel injected. Personally, that would make me lean towards the CG, for user serviceability.
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Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

CG FTW!

YBR's just a cheap CG knock off... Twisted Evil

Seriously
CG's are cheap to run, buy, insure and get parts for. That's the benefit of a 30+ year production run with continual development.
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flimbar · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Karma :

In the current Used Bike Guide, YBR gets 4/5 overall, CG gets 2/5 overall. YBR beats the CG in every category except build quality for which they both get 3/5. I quote: "rides better than the CG"

Matt06 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Karma :

Only the 07 models are fuel injection. Mine is 06 so has a carb.
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matthab · Crazy Courier Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Karma :

I vote for the YBR i do 40miles a day and it hasnt put a foot wrong. New tyres on it and its a very good bike. Ok top speed isnt amaising but its reliable and fuel efficent 200miles on a tank aprox for me.

Mines new with free insurance, 2 year warrenty and 1 year RAC cover could i ask for any more Razz

. If kept well oiled and maintained it will reward you back Very Happy

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greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Well, he eventually went for a GS125, as it was the same price as the YBR and came with 12 months MOT and didnt need any work doing to it.
I rode home with him and it happily plodded along at 60 down the bypass, and didnt look too pathetic, due to a little cowl over the headlight.
At least he is back on 2 wheels again. Thumbs Up