Thread: Honda Dream Yuga

Honda Dream Yuga



Tech Specs


Engine


Type: 109 cc, Air Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI engine
Power: 8.5 BHP @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 8.91 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Top Speed: 80 km/h
Fuel Type: Petrol
Suspension: Telescopic Fork (Front), Tube Type (Rear)
Tires: 80/100/18 Tubeless
Brakes: 130 mm Drum (Front), 130 mm Drum (Rear)

Dimensions


length x width x height: 2022 mm X 733 mm X 1095 mm
Wheelbase: 1285 mm
Ground clearance: 161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 8-litres
Kerb Weight: 108 kgs

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Hi Guys,

I owned a Hero Honda Glamour (2005 model) which served my purpose well. It had started showing signs of ageing as I had abused it a lot, both on highways and city, and wanted something new.

My requirements were as follows:
1. Reliability and Resale Value.
2. Mileage – Same old question; Kitna deti hai?
3. Strictly between 100cc to 110cc due to requirement (2).

As my requirement primarily was for daily commute to and fro from office to home, I zeroed only two bikes mentioned below (We have Bajaj and TVS bikes in our family, so stayed away from them as I wanted something different).

1. Hero Passion Pro.
2. Honda CB Twister.

1. Hero Passion Pro: One of my relatives’ had recently bought this and was facing a lot of issues with his bike. The bike started rattling like hell after a few days of purchase and the speedometer went kaput within one month and he had to shell out 3K for the same. The mileage turned out to be between 50-55 km/L which is very less for 97 cc, so I opted this out.

2. Honda Twister: This was recommended by one of my colleagues in the office. I paid a visit to Ananda Honda located at Bommanahalli, Bangalore, for a TD. The ride was really awesome. The initial pickup is superb. I felt like I am riding a sports bike. What I did not like in the bike is that the rear tyres are too thin, tripmeter is missing, gear shift pattern is toe shift, and it has an open chain pattern, so special care has to be taken.

As my list had only two options and had exhausted (had no idea about Dream Yuga as the bike was not available at the showroom while I went for a TD of Twister), I went ahead to Ananda Honda showroom to book one. I booked Twister on June 20th and got the delivery on July 27th.

While taking delivery, from day 1, there was an abnormal noise from the engine, and the SE assured me that it is a normal phenomenon as the engine is new, but I was not convinced. Took it to their A.S.S. and they kept the bike for 3 days and then later informed me that it is indeed normal, but I was not convinced. I shot a mail through Honda website and within no time got a call from service manager and they took my bike again for resolving the issue. They could not find the exact location from where the noise is coming and finally gave up and handed over the bike to me assuring that it will be taken care in the future as it is under warranty.

To cut the story short, I finally met the managing director of the showroom and relayed my concerns to her. She indeed was a gem of a person and heard all my concerns and she herself examined the bike. She offered me a new one in exchange of my existing one, but I had to pay 3k more and offered me to give all the accessories free of cost (FOC). While all the discussion was going on, my eyes fell on this cozy little bike, Dream Yuga, which had just arrived to their showroom from stockyard...........

Motorcycle Ownership Thread Approved

Congrats on your purchase. What is the exact amount that you paid for your bike (On Road Price)?

Also, do post some photos of your ride.

Ride safe.

Good to see the Thread is up, pls provide some pics and review on this bike.
and congrats

Originally Posted by antz.bin

Motorcycle Ownership Thread Approved

Congrats on your purchase. What is the exact amount that you paid for your bike (On Road Price)?

Also, do post some photos of your ride.

Ride safe.

Thank you antz.bin for approving the ownership thread. I will mention all that in my review.

Regards,
Scorpion78

Continued...........

Before finalizing the deal for the new Twister, I gave a thought of taking a TD of Dream Yuga for which the MD obliged.

Wasting no time, took the keys from another SE who is in-charge of the TD vehicles and asked him not to accompany me for TD (as they usually accompany the customer for TDs) and went on a long test drive alone. The engine was butter smooth and the initial pick-up was amazing, just like Twister, and I was really impressed. After returning from the TD, I changed my mind of taking a new Twister and changed the booking to Honda Dream Yuga.

After having a chat with the managing director regarding replacement of Twister by Dream Yuga, I was directed to book the Dream Yuga through the same SE who had dealt with me during my booking of Twister.

SE: Sir, why not happy with Twister? (she actually knows the reason as to why I am exchanging the Twister for DY).
Me: Yes, very much happy with Twister, so replacing it .
SE: Okay sir, Dream Yuga is also a good bike, but you have to buy accessories for this.
Me: What? Your MD said that she will be giving me all the accessories free of cost (FOC).
SE: No sir, she said that you will be exchanging your Twister FOC
Me: Okay then, let me speak to your MD once again

(Meanwhile, MD comes out of her cabin and blasts the SE left and right and says to give all accessories FOC)

After MD goes to her cabin:
Me: What do you say ma'am, should I have to buy the accessories?
SE: Please buy at least something from us sir.
Me: What do you want me to buy?
SE: At least buy tank cover and accelerator grip.
Me: What is the cost of both? (just to pull her leg I asked this)
SE: Tank cover is 150/- and accelerator grip is 100/- and totally only 250/- sir, and you please don't worry sir, we will re-pay back the whole amount in the form of chocolate box and bouquet worth 250/- as a compliment from our MD during delivery !!!! I could not control my laughter
Me: Please do not force me to buy anything, just follow your MD's orders.
SE: Okay sir, as you wish.

Ex-showroom price: 49717
Insurance : 1002
Smart Card : 230
Accessories : 1100
Registration & RT : 120+5518
Total : 57687/-

Later, I just signed a few papers stating that I have exchanged the Twister with DY signed by the MD herself and as usual, my photograph with address proof.

SE asked me which colour I am interested in and I was a bit confused with red and Black. Saw a black one in their showroom and it was looking awesome, so decided to go with DY Black. SE informed me that DY black self/alloy is not available right now and waiting period is around 10 days. I was okay with it. After completing all the formalities left the showroom.

On July 17th, got a call from showroom stating that my bike is ready to be delivered. I was like dumbstruck. I had informed SE earlier that I have to do the PDI myself before registration, but she informed me that the bike has already been registered in my name. I rushed to the showroom at 4 p.m. the same day. My black beauty was parked in their showroom and they did the PDI in front of me. I asked the SE to check the oil level out of curiosity and lo and behold, the engine oil level was not up to the mark. I asked the SE that how can you deliver the bike without checking the oil levels, which would have led to a serious disaster later? For that, he apologized and filled it to the required level and handed over the bike to me.

I saw that they had fitted all the accessories on my black beauty except the tank cover and seat cover. I inquired about this and the SE stated that as this is a new bike, those two covers are still not available and will give a call once they reach their showroom. I took delivery of the bike around 5 p.m.

Pics of my Black Beauty

Features I liked in Dream Yuga
1. Engine is very very smooth (butter smooth).
2. The pickup is awesome.
3. Riding position is good.
4. Gear shift pattern is all upwards as opposed to 1Down/3Up of Twister, which is a boon for me; I am not comfortable with 1down/3up pattern.
5. It comes with a closed chain pattern as opposed to Twister’s open chain pattern which requires a lot of maintenance.
6. Seat is long and comfortable.
7. Rear shocks are awesome, takes all the pain without hiccup riding on roads which are undulated.

As it is in run-in period, I am maintaining the speeds between 40-45 km/hr and not even once tried to rev it about that. Gear shifting is awesome, all upwards, and are very smooth. The suspension is also quite good and can glide on any kinds of roads. As it has high torque at lower RPM, the initial pick-up is awesome and can glide in 2nd gear in stop-and-go traffic as opposed to 1st gear in other bikes.

Till now, I have driven 225 km and I got a mileage of 68 km/L in Bangalore heavy traffic, and this is even before 1st service; I think it will increase further after consecutive services and I am very much impressed about this. I am yet to take it on highway. I am damn sure that it will give 80+ if driven between 50-55 km on highways. Riding position is also awesome. The handlebar is short, and due to the seating position and the short handlebar, you will get a feeling that you are not riding a normal commuter bike, but a sports bike. The handlebar position was not comfortable for me as I had to lean a bit forward to grab it, so I changed the position myself.

A few more pics of my "Black Beauty"

ah cool the thread's finally up congrats dude and, honestly, i loved the DY's ad too

Congrats!...

Bike looking nice and mileage (68 kmpl) too is very good....