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Honda CB Twister
A sporty bike for youngsters which will go easy on your pocket!
Engine
Type 4 stroke, Air cooled, SI Engine
Displacement 109 cc
Power 9 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 9nm @ 6000 rpm
Air Filter Paper filter viscous
Starting Kick/ Electric
Tranmission
Type Constant Mesh 4 Speed
Gear Shift 1 down - 3 up
Chassis
Type Advance design Diamond, twin pipe type
Suspension
Front Telescopic
Rear Spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber with rectangular swing arm
Tyre
Front 70/100-17
Rear 80/100-17
Brake
Front 240mm disc
Rear 110mm drum
Weight & Measurements
Kerb Weight 108 kg
LxWxH (mm) 1972x742x1075
Wheelbase 1262
Ground Clearance 180
Fuel tank 8
Electricals
Ignition Digital CDI
Battery 12v, 3.0 Ah
Headlamp Halogen 12v 35/35w
I had a Yamaha FZ-16. It was turning out to be a really bad purchase especially after marriage. The pillion seat was too narrow, the mileage was pathetic and the rear mud guard was useless during the rains.
I needed an everyday commuter bike that I could use to go to office and back home covering a distance of about 30kms daily. Mileage was definitely a factor and power not so much. I was contemplating between the Twister and the P135 but finally settled for the Twister considering that its a Honda.
I booked the bike on Saturday, May 8th and got delivery on Monday, May 10th. My initial impressions are as follows:
Positives:
1. Lightweight, great maneuverability
2. Butter smooth engine (A Honda trademark I guess)
3. Supposedly great FE (not tested yet)
4. Best looking in its category by far
5. Much better suspension than the FZ
6. Comfortable seating (rider and pillion)
7. Very smooth fuel knob (main - off - reserve knob)
8. Tubeless tires
9. Good amount of torque, makes no difference even if a pillion is sitting behind
10. Very nice rear-view mirrors (compared to the FZ. With the FZ, the coverage area of the mirrors was very small)
11. Sounds great (for me at least)
Negatives:
1. No tacho
2. Instrument console is all analog
3. No DC setup for the headlight
4. Changing gears is a little rough, although this might become smoother after running in
5. Disk brake is not as good as the FZ but for just 110cc I guess its sufficient.
6. Rear tire is a bit puny and also doesn't have a central groove. Need to see how it performs in the rain.
I still have to get used to having just 4 gears. I keep looking for a 5th gear. I feel the self starter of the Twister is much better than the FZ. With the FZ, I had to give a bit of throttle while starting the bike. With the Twister, the bike starts just at the push of the button. Overall, I dont really miss the FZ as much as I thought that I would.
A word about Honda service...The chain on the bike was too tight when they delivered it to me. Had to get it loosened at the service station last morning. They should have done all these checks before delivery itself. Also, the bike itself was a bit dirty. There was a layer of dust on the rear panels. Small issues but it decreases the overall satisfaction. Anyways, hope my visits to the service station are infrequent.
And finally, here are the pics. Excuse the dirt as there was a bit of rain on my way back home last night.
A sporty bike for youngsters which will go easy on your pocket!
Engine
Type 4 stroke, Air cooled, SI Engine
Displacement 109 cc
Power 9 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 9nm @ 6000 rpm
Air Filter Paper filter viscous
Starting Kick/ Electric
Tranmission
Type Constant Mesh 4 Speed
Gear Shift 1 down - 3 up
Chassis
Type Advance design Diamond, twin pipe type
Suspension
Front Telescopic
Rear Spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber with rectangular swing arm
Tyre
Front 70/100-17
Rear 80/100-17
Brake
Front 240mm disc
Rear 110mm drum
Weight & Measurements
Kerb Weight 108 kg
LxWxH (mm) 1972x742x1075
Wheelbase 1262
Ground Clearance 180
Fuel tank 8
Electricals
Ignition Digital CDI
Battery 12v, 3.0 Ah
Headlamp Halogen 12v 35/35w
I had a Yamaha FZ-16. It was turning out to be a really bad purchase especially after marriage. The pillion seat was too narrow, the mileage was pathetic and the rear mud guard was useless during the rains.
I needed an everyday commuter bike that I could use to go to office and back home covering a distance of about 30kms daily. Mileage was definitely a factor and power not so much. I was contemplating between the Twister and the P135 but finally settled for the Twister considering that its a Honda.
I booked the bike on Saturday, May 8th and got delivery on Monday, May 10th. My initial impressions are as follows:
Positives:
1. Lightweight, great maneuverability
2. Butter smooth engine (A Honda trademark I guess)
3. Supposedly great FE (not tested yet)
4. Best looking in its category by far
5. Much better suspension than the FZ
6. Comfortable seating (rider and pillion)
7. Very smooth fuel knob (main - off - reserve knob)
8. Tubeless tires
9. Good amount of torque, makes no difference even if a pillion is sitting behind
10. Very nice rear-view mirrors (compared to the FZ. With the FZ, the coverage area of the mirrors was very small)
11. Sounds great (for me at least)
Negatives:
1. No tacho
2. Instrument console is all analog
3. No DC setup for the headlight
4. Changing gears is a little rough, although this might become smoother after running in
5. Disk brake is not as good as the FZ but for just 110cc I guess its sufficient.
6. Rear tire is a bit puny and also doesn't have a central groove. Need to see how it performs in the rain.
I still have to get used to having just 4 gears. I keep looking for a 5th gear. I feel the self starter of the Twister is much better than the FZ. With the FZ, I had to give a bit of throttle while starting the bike. With the Twister, the bike starts just at the push of the button. Overall, I dont really miss the FZ as much as I thought that I would.
A word about Honda service...The chain on the bike was too tight when they delivered it to me. Had to get it loosened at the service station last morning. They should have done all these checks before delivery itself. Also, the bike itself was a bit dirty. There was a layer of dust on the rear panels. Small issues but it decreases the overall satisfaction. Anyways, hope my visits to the service station are infrequent.
And finally, here are the pics. Excuse the dirt as there was a bit of rain on my way back home last night.
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