Photo: Cristian Di Stefano
You know what they say; great things come in small packages.
Although it may not exactly be what you’d call a beast, Honda’s CG125 proved itself to be a genuine superstar among entry-level machines since its debut. The bespoke entity we’ll be looking at today is based on a 1989 model from the Japanese manufacturer’s range. We can probably all agree that Barcelona’s De Palma Cycles managed to give it an ominous aesthetic that might make you forget this is, in fact, a small-displacement machine.
In stock form, the donor is put in motion by an air-cooled single-cylinder powerplant that houses a humble displacement of 124cc. At about 8,500 revs, this little devil will deliver up to 11 hp, while a torque output of 6.6 pound-feet (9 Nm) will be supplied at 7,500 rpm. The engine’s oomph is fed to a chain final drive by means of a five-speed transmission.
Moving on to De Palma’s reworked fiend, the Spanish moto masters kicked things off in the powertrain department, where they installed a larger piston kit to boost the mill’s capacity to 150cc. Furthermore, a 22-mm (0.87-inch) Keihin carburetor allows the engine to breathe a little more freely. It is joined by a custom muffler adorning the bike’s heat-wrapped exhaust system.
When their work on the engine was concluded, the team proceeded to improve handling by installing a pair of Betor shock absorbers at the rear. At the other end, front suspension duties are taken care of by a Moto Guzzi V50’s top-grade forks. Additionally, a Ducati Strada 250’s front wheel has been transplanted onto De Palma’s CG125, wearing high-performance rubber from Avon’s catalog.
For a healthy dose of extra stopping power, the brakes received state-of-the-art components from Brembo’s glorious inventory. In terms of bodywork, you will find a Derbi Antrocha’s fuel tank, as well as a stealthy leather saddle supported by a custom loop-style subframe. The latter also hosts an LED rear lighting kit, while the finishing touch comes in the form of fresh clip-on handlebars found on the opposite end.
In stock form, the donor is put in motion by an air-cooled single-cylinder powerplant that houses a humble displacement of 124cc. At about 8,500 revs, this little devil will deliver up to 11 hp, while a torque output of 6.6 pound-feet (9 Nm) will be supplied at 7,500 rpm. The engine’s oomph is fed to a chain final drive by means of a five-speed transmission.
Moving on to De Palma’s reworked fiend, the Spanish moto masters kicked things off in the powertrain department, where they installed a larger piston kit to boost the mill’s capacity to 150cc. Furthermore, a 22-mm (0.87-inch) Keihin carburetor allows the engine to breathe a little more freely. It is joined by a custom muffler adorning the bike’s heat-wrapped exhaust system.
When their work on the engine was concluded, the team proceeded to improve handling by installing a pair of Betor shock absorbers at the rear. At the other end, front suspension duties are taken care of by a Moto Guzzi V50’s top-grade forks. Additionally, a Ducati Strada 250’s front wheel has been transplanted onto De Palma’s CG125, wearing high-performance rubber from Avon’s catalog.
For a healthy dose of extra stopping power, the brakes received state-of-the-art components from Brembo’s glorious inventory. In terms of bodywork, you will find a Derbi Antrocha’s fuel tank, as well as a stealthy leather saddle supported by a custom loop-style subframe. The latter also hosts an LED rear lighting kit, while the finishing touch comes in the form of fresh clip-on handlebars found on the opposite end.
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