Vlektra Retro vs Honda CG 125 vs Honda CD 70

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Specification	Vlektra Retro Retro Remove	Honda CG 125 Remove	Honda CD 70 CD 70 Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 279,000	Rs 238,500	Rs 159,900
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	124.1 cc	72 cc
Battery & charging
Electric range	80 km	—	—
Electric motor power	1.5 kW	—	—
Charging time	2.5 hours	—	—
Battery (volts / amp-hours)	24 Ah	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Direct drive (electric)	Manual	Manual
Gears	—	4	4
Starting	—	Kick	Kick
Top speed	70 km/h	—	—
Size & practicality
Dimensions (L × W × H)	—	1912 x 727 x 1029 mm	1897 x 751 x 1014 mm
Engine type	1,500 W electric hub motor, 100 Nm	4 Stroke 125cc OHV Air Cooled	4-Stroke OHC Air Cooled
Bore × stroke	—	56.5 x 49.5 mm	47.0 x 41.4 mm
Compression ratio	—	9.0:1	9.3:1
Clutch	—	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Frame	—	Diamond type	Backbone Type
Front suspension	Telescopic forks	Telescopic fork, 103 mm travel	—
Rear suspension	Dual spring-loaded shock absorbers	Swing arm, 70 mm travel	—
Fuel tank	—	9.2 L	8.5 L
Fuel reserve	—	2 L	1 L
Dry weight	—	108 kg	82 kg
Seat height	—	765 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	133 mm	136 mm
Wheelbase	—	1212 mm	—
Brakes (front / rear)	Drum / Dual-piston caliper disc	Drum / Drum	Drum / Drum
Tyre size	Front 2.75-18, Rear 90/90-17	2.50-18 (38P) / 3.00-17 (50P)	2.25-17 (4 PR) / 2.50-17 (4 PR)
Warranty	3-year replacement warranty on battery; 2-year replacement warranty on motor	Engine: 3 years or 20,000 km; frame, body and electrics: 6 months or 6,000 km	Engine: 3 years or 20,000 km; frame, body and electrics: 6 months or 6,000 km
Colours	—	Red, Black, Blue (CG 125 only)	Blue, Red, Black
Safety
Combined braking system (CBS)	Yes	No	No
Rear disc brake	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Kick start	No	Yes	Yes
Digital speedometer	Yes	No	No
Pillion grab rail	No	Yes	Yes
Saree guard	No	Yes	Yes
Lighting
LED headlight	Yes	No	No
LED tail light	Yes	No	No
LED indicators	Yes	No	No
Daytime running light	Yes	No	No
Engine & performance
Riding modes	Yes	No	No
Electric
Reverse assist	Yes	No	No
Other
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery	Yes	No	No
7-inch round LED headlight	Yes	No	No
Verdict
Expert rating	6.6/10	8/10	7.5/10

Vlektra Retro vs Honda CG 125 vs Honda CD 70: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Vlektra Retro, Honda CG 125 and Honda CD 70?

The Honda CD 70 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda CD 70 from Rs 159,900, the Honda CG 125 from Rs 238,500 and the Vlektra Retro from Rs 279,000.

Which has more safety features, Vlektra Retro, Honda CG 125 and Honda CD 70?

The Vlektra Retro has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda CG 125 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda CD 70 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Vlektra Retro, Honda CG 125 and Honda CD 70 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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