Just today, Yamaha introduced its all-new YBR 125 in a new golden color, “YBRG Metallic Yellow.” It seems like they are following in the footsteps of Atlas Honda. Here’s an exclusive comparison and opinion on CG Gold Edition vs YBR Metallic Yellow.
Here’s the price first:
- CG125 Gold: Rs.292,000
- YBR125G Metallic Yellow: Rs.485,000
Honda CG Gold Edition
After three decades, Atlas came up with the genius idea of introducing a special Gold edition with golden-colored stickers, side covers, and exhaust covers. The only hardware change in the CG Gold is the transparent indicators cover, while in the regular CG, the indicators cover was orange.
And for this change, Atlas will demand Rs.12,000 more than the regular self-start edition. We still don’t know what Atlas is trying to do, and it seems like an intern is handling their business and marketing strategies.
YBR 125 Metallic Yellow Edition
Just like Atlas, Yamaha is no exception. They also decided to follow the exact footprints of CG Gold Edition. Eight years after launch, Yamaha decided to add a new color to the lineup in the name of innovation so people know that YBR isn’t dead.
It looks like a golden color, but to avoid becoming Atlas’s copycat, they named it “Metallic Yellow.” Fortunately, they’ve not increased the price, and the metallic yellow color is still Rs. 3,000 cheaper than the grey color variant.
Here’s the 1-1 comparison of both bikes:
| Specs | Honda CG125 Gold Edition | Yamaha YBR125G Metallic Yellow |
| Engine | 124cc OHV Engine that is used in Generators | 124cc OHC with Balancer Shaft Engine |
| Vibrations | Yes, a hell lot | Not at all |
| Transmission | 5-speed wet clutch | 5-speed wet clutch |
| Bore x Stroke | 56.5 x 49.5 mm | 54.0 mmx54.0 mm |
| HP | 11 HP | 10.7 HP |
| Torque | 9.5 Nm | 10.4 Nm |
| Self-start | Yes | Yes |
| Comfortable? | Not at all | Yes, superb |
| Economy | 40 Kmpl in the city | 48 Kmpl in the city |
| Fuel tank capacity | 9.2 Ltrs, 2 Ltrs reserve | 13.6 Ltrs, 1.9 Ltrs reserve |
| Resale value? | Good | Not good, average |
| Spare parts? | Readily available in local 3rd party mechanic shops | Not good; only available on 3s Yamaha dealerships |
| Seating capacity? | 2 legally, but up to 3.5 illegally | 2 and only 2 |
| Rims? | Steel rims that needs alignment after every months if you’re from Karachi | Alloy rims |
Whoever wrote the comparison need a raise.
125 is good
I like this sarcastic article but from PRICE point of view comparison should be between YBR125G vs CB150.
And Honda CB150 beats Yamaha YBR125G at everything.
You didn’t compare the “saund” of these two motorcycles. I’m pretty sure CG will blow YBR out of water with it. 😂
Btw, I like my 2017 YBR better than these new YBRs. Their speedometer isn’t as good looking and also the new stickers make the motorcycle a bit ugly.
Brother awesome post mad respect. This how every post should be funny yet useful
Even if it is from the lahore, whenever the tuning is royally changed, it has to be done directly in front of it.
no need to buy honda 125 rubish bike….
ia bike py koi thukta bhi nhi hai…..