Honda CG 125 vs AJS Highway Star 125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CG 125stacks up against the AJS Highway Star 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CG 125AJS Highway Star 125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight99 kg164 kg
Seat height30 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Double disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-18 / 3-17 120/80-17 / 140/70-17

Honda CG 125 vs AJS Highway Star 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CG 125 and the AJS Highway Star 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CG 125 brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the AJS Highway Star 125 counters with 11 hp at 164 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: