Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The most famous and beloved japanese motorcycle in sri lanka...

I have done a rigorous search to find "Which is the most famous and beloved motorcycle and it's brand in this island?" and guess what i came across. Just like i predicted. There is no two words to it, all the Japanese motorcycle users love "HONDA" that's the brand of Sri Lankan motorcycle enthusiasts, commutes, lovers you name it.... it is the "HONDA" they all love and trust. Next biggest challenge was, was there a specific bike? Specific model?. Well friends, nearly 80% of Japanese motorcycles used in Sri Lanka is none other than the trusty classic "Honda Benly CD125T & Honda CD-TWIN 125". I see these sweet little bikes almost everywhere, from weeks village fish markets to city crowded shopping mall parks. So i decided to inquire few of the users to see what they say. People say amazing things about this bike and i thought i gather few of the stuff to post on my blog so the world knows.

Here is why Sri Lankan Islanders love "Honda Benly CD125T"
  • Japanese made "Honda" Reliability and extreme durability
  • Economical Fuel Consumption ( 40 - 48 KMPL )
  • 125CC Inline Twin Engine capable of carrying a 1 person to several people
  • Economical maintenance
  • Availability of spare parts
  • Simple engine architecture that any grease monkey can fix in a jiffy
  • Strong structure & Frame that is capable of carrying weights that no other 125cc motorcycles can carry
  • Comfortable two wheeled vehicle for a daily commuting even for a family of three.


Above are just to name a few. So i decided to ride couple of them and it is true what they say.... it's a amazing little bike that can do big things and of course i must add that looks also counts.... it has the vintage motorcycle look which i love the most. If you ever come to Sri Lanka and you will see what i am talking about. I have come across benlys and cdtwins ranging from few months old to nearly forty years old and i can see they with stand very well in the test of time in this tropical island. Prices are also vary and reconditioned unregistered bikes will cost somewhere between 2000US$ and upwards while you can still find registered same models for around 1300US$ etc and older CD-TWIN non CDI models can be found around 350US$ and above.




Engine Specifications
  • 125CC Inline Twin Engine
  • Front and Rear Drum breaks ( easy maintenance )
  • Twin Exhausts
  • Fuel : Petrol
  • Strong Headlight Beam
  • Fuel Consumption 40 - 48 Kilometers per litre of petrol.

12 comments:

Tyronne Chandrasiri said...

Very good article.
I'm using Honda CD125T Benly. Superb bike

Unknown said...

Very good and ideal for long runs. But i'm wondering if this is still being produced in Japan.

Nilantha

Unknown said...

I too still use this bike, hope we could start a team like royal enfield and coverup some events.

Fowzer said...

Dear, I couldn't believe your statement of fuel consumption of a Benly CD 125 is 40-48 km/l as some of my friends purchased reconditioned Benly CD 125T bikes from shops in Kurunegala and became first owners in Sri Lanka. All bikes' fuel consumption, as per them, was 20 - 30 km/l. One friend said that he tried many ways to bring his bike's fuel consumption to an economic, but couldn't. Later, he sold it. Others also did so. Hence, I doubt its fuel consumption. Can you make it sure and explain me how it could be, please.

Unknown said...

Please tell me CD 125 benly top speed

Unknown said...

Please tell me CD 125 benly top speed

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

i want to buy brandnew benly 125. please tel anybody price and place

Unknown said...

100 105

Unknown said...

Over 5 lakhs i think

Unknown said...

30 to 35 it cant be more if more less than 40

Unknown said...

And it must be a cd 125t 5 gear benly honda

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