People might say that motorbikes are not exceptionally safe. That’s is arguable. What’s factual are the benefits. Motorbikes are a staple mode of transportation in Pakistan due to their high fuel mileage and easy maintenance. Atlas Honda has been ruling the market since the start. Today we find out the tuning cost of Honda CD 70 and CG 125, respectively.
Tuning your motorbike means making minor adjustments or changes to optimize your bike’s overall performance. These adjustments can include minor modifications, changing fluids, adjusting tappe clearances, and performing routine maintenance. It is always recommended to visit Honda service stations to get your Honda motorbikes tuned.
Honda CD 70
Overview
Honda CD 70 has a 72cc engine displacement with a 4-stock single-cylinder OHC air-cooled engine. It generates a maximum horsepower of 5.1 @5700 rpm and 5.00 Nm torque @5500 rpm. Honda CD 70’s fuel tank capacity is 8.5 litres (1.0 litres in reserve). It gives you an average mileage of 60 kilometres per litre. Although the new carburettor upgrades help get closer to the company’s claimed figures (70km/h). It has a top speed of 97 kilometres per hour.
Tuning Cost
A complete tune-up for the Honda CD 70 in Pakistan will set you back just PKR 990, including labour costs.
Honda CG 125
Overview
The engine used in CG 125 is a four-stroke OVH air-cooled type. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 11.00 horsepower @ 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 9.00 Nm @ 7500 RPM. The tank capacity is 9.2 litres, with 2 litres in reserve. The fuel economy of the Honda CG 125 ranges between 35-40 kilometres per litre.
Tuning Cost
A complete tune-up for the Honda CD 125 in Pakistan will set you back just PKR 1550, including labour costs.
Pro Tips
There is a common misconception about getting your tappet clearance adjusted every time you visit the service station. While an oil change is recommended after every 2000 kilometres of driving, the same rule does not apply for tappet clearance. Riding experts can go up to 7000 kilometres without a tappet clearance adjustment. It is only necessary if you feel the overall performance of the motorbike is not optimum or degrading.
As for oil change, CD 70 should get an oil change every 2000 kilometres. As for CG 125, it varies according to the season. An oil change is recommended every 800-1000 kilometres in summers. In winter, this range go up to 1300-1500 milometers.