Honda CT 125: Quick review before launch date October 25

Honda Vietnam teases a new model “coming soon October 25”, most likely the CT 125. The vehicle uses the same engine configuration as the Super Cub C125 with about 9 horsepower, 10.8 Nm. The price is unlikely to be under 80 million VND, placed next to the Yamaha PG-1 despite the large difference.

Honda Vietnam has posted a teaser image with the message “coming soon October 25”. Based on the image and sources, the upcoming model is likely to be the Honda CT 125, an off-road style trail bike. If officially distributed, the CT 125 will add a unique option to Honda’s manual/automatic transmission bike range in Vietnam.

Honda CT 125 is likely to launch in the Vietnamese market on October 25 according to Honda Vietnam's teaser.

Compact terrain design, aimed at multi-purpose needs

The CT 125 belongs to the "trail" vehicle "system" that focuses on light off-road capabilities, emphasizing durability and practicality. Compared to the concept that appeared in 2019, the production model has been refined in some design details. Although details have not been announced, the brake system has been upgraded and the size parameters are different from the concept. With light trail positioning, the CT 125 promises to meet diverse travel needs from urban to moderately bad roads.

Side by side with Yamaha PG-1: different philosophies and price range

The CT 125 is often compared to the Yamaha PG-1 – a model that has just been upgraded – but the price difference between the two products is predicted to be large. The PG-1 is currently priced at around 35 million VND, while the CT 125, when officially available, is unlikely to cost less than 80 million VND. Previously, the vehicle was sold as a private import for more than 100 million VND. The price difference shows that the CT 125 is aimed at customers looking for a product with personality, style and playfulness rather than optimizing the cost of ownership.

User experience: towards simplicity and practicality

Detailed information about the CT 125's cockpit equipment in Vietnam has not been announced. With the characteristics of a trail model, the configuration often prioritizes neatness, ease of familiarization and controllability in many road conditions. Design adjustments on the production version (compared to the concept) are expected to increase daily convenience and better support when traveling on bad roads.

Engine and operation: similar parameters to Super Cub C125

According to available sources, the CT 125 is likely to use the same engine configuration as the Super Cub C125: single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, producing about 9 horsepower and a maximum torque of 10.8 Nm. With this power level, the CT 125 is aimed at flexible travel needs, prioritizing smoothness and economy in the common speed range, while also meeting the needs of light trips outside the city when the driver knows how to exploit the advantage of low-rpm torque.

Actual driving experience, 0-60 km/h acceleration or specific fuel consumption have not been announced for the version distributed in Vietnam. Therefore, detailed performance assessments will have to wait for the experience after the car is officially launched.

Safety and technology: upgraded brakes, details to be revealed after launch

Compared to the concept version, the brake system on the production version of the CT 125 has been upgraded. There is currently no information on specific configurations (for example, whether or not there are electronic support features). Detailed equipment, if there are differences according to the market, will be confirmed when Honda Vietnam announces official specifications.

Price and positioning: hard to under 80 million VND

The official selling price of the CT 125 has not been announced yet. However, based on the actual market and the price of its predecessor, the C125, which is currently around VND 86.29 million, the price of the CT 125 is unlikely to be lower than VND 80 million. Previously, the vehicle was imported by private dealers for more than VND 100 million. Therefore, interested users need to consider the cost difference compared to more popular options such as the Yamaha PG-1 (around VND 35 million), and at the same time evaluate the value from the characteristic trail style and the level of completion of the Honda model.

Expected key specifications (pending official announcement)

Category	Information
Engine	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled (similar to Super Cub C125)
Maximum power	About 9 horsepower
Maximum torque	10.8 Nm
Release date	Expected October 25 (according to Honda Vietnam teaser)
Selling price	Not announced; difficult under 80 million VND; once sold for more than 100 million VND

Conclusion: a “small but powerful” trail for users looking for a difference

Honda CT 125, if launched as expected on October 25, will be a notable choice in the group of manual/automatic motorbikes with an off-road style. Worthy points include the distinctive trail design, upgraded brakes and engine configuration similar to the Super Cub C125 - suitable for daily multi-purpose needs.

On the other hand, the expected price of less than 80 million VND will create a big gap with popular models such as Yamaha PG-1 (35 million VND). Therefore, buyers need to set clear priorities: choose a unique, distinctive and stylish model, or optimize the cost. The answer will become clearer when Honda announces full technical specifications and official prices.

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