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Honda CB Twister First Ride / Road Test Review - Page 4 - Motoroids.com

This says it all, the twister is the best 100 CC bike this country has ever seen.

But i think it'll need a 5 km stretch to achieve that.

Errrrr, Its a 110cc .
It can be awarded as Best Econo - power commuter bike though!!!

Obviously!

Do not know about awards, but you are spot on.

Dont underestimate the bike, dude.It will hit its own top speed much faster than our RTRs, Seriously!!

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Gawd . Didn't realize it was that bad. I often see these 100cc bikes overtaking me on the highway when I'm cruising at 70 on my ZMA. Do these people have no pity for the engine or for that themselves? On other hand, maybe they feel good of smoking a more powerful bike .

Why are we evaluating the twister with higher powered bikes? The bike is focussed to commuters, not drags or touring (though 110cc bike tour alright). The top speed CAN be 100kmph (speedo indicated, now don't get too clinical).

My point is, evaluate the bike fairly, with its class. We all know your bike is the best, and that too your particular one is the best amongst the bests! So pls stop comparing apples with oranges.

Again the post is headed in GENERAL direction, and anyone taking it personally will be dealt personally

It is that way everywhere my friend, Everybody wants to know how potent a bike is. In practical conditions it doesn't matter though, what matters is the biking experience, but for aam Junta, its their hard earned money they are betting it on a bike and what they consider is an all round package.
And by PACKAGE I mean, everything including power also comes into consideration.
When the pulsar dtsi twins were launched way back, The 180 was straight away pitted with Kzma which was a whopping 45cc more than the competition..
Anyways, Here we are pitting the Twister(110cc) with 125cc to 135cc counterparts.. so its fare..

Today had been to Honda showroom to check out the Twister... Man, I fell in love with it (the green one ) but to my disappointment it is ridiculously over priced at 58K(On road) for self and disc... whats wrong with Honda at that price you can easily buy a Stunner or with little effort even a P135

whats wrong with Honda? Tsk, Tsk! see your comment above in bold .

58k!!! Where are you located?

Both mumbai and Bangaloer has on road price 57+k w.o. any accessories or additional benefit.

yes as usually it was priced 1-2k above the competition mainly the one with disc but if u see its category it has its own space until unless some one comes there

Had a quick spin of Twister today. I would say, I am impressed a lot with its pickup and handling. Had the showroom person as my pillion, and I never felt I had a pilion. The pick up is very good and it definitely beats many of the 125cc bikes. The engine is very very smooth. The gear ratios are excellent and it pulled from 30 kmph in 4th gear with ease. The gear shifting is excellent.

Though the bike looks puny, when I sat, I felt the bike to be big, very spacious. I do not even think of comparing it with other 100 cc bikes. The handling is very good, with ease of flickability in city. The riding position is very very comfortable and the seat is very wide and offers excellent cushsion and comfort.

+ves

• Excellent pickup (0-60 in 6.99 and 7.14 according to BI and ACI, respectively.
• Very very smooth engine with crispy throttle and no vibrations at all speeds. Clutch is very light.
• Excellent handling and ride quality.
• Big bike feel, ride position is comfortable and spacious.
• Excellent saddle.
• Nice gear shifting.
• Cool looks, and it turns heads everywhere.
• A mileage of 70 is promised in city with sane riding.

'-'ves.

• Nonfunctional grabrail in Indian Context.
• Twin pilot lamps should have been there for a killer look.
• Pass switch is sorely missed
• Rear tail lamp is a look alike from Shine. They should have designed it good.
• No proper foot rest at the back with saree guard; travelling with mother is a strict no.
• And the last, it is very very pricey at 58k. Shine also is priced the same. A 2k premium is worth or not to be decided by customer.

FInally, Honda aimed this bike at college-going, style conscious, mileage-consicous youth. Uncles who wants to tavel with wife and mother, please stay away from this bike.

Just read in HT - Mumbai Edition.

The 110 cc CB Twister is a commuter motorcycle that looks like no other Indian commuter bike to date. Honda claims that it has per- fected every aspect of its new motorcycle. Well, sales-driven companies have much to say at the time of a product launch.

But when you first set your eyes on the CB Twister, you won't believe it's a commuter bike. It's sharply styled with cues from the designed-in-Europe CB1000R.

Build Honda's new 110 cc motorcycle does without the clutter of many decals.


Much of its mass is concentrat- ed forward and close to its centre of gravity. Six `V'-shaped spokes frame the CB's attractive black alloy wheels, the same shade coating much of the bike includ- ing its front forks, handlebar, side and rear cowls, engine and stubby silencer. Honda is offering five metallic paint shades with this one.


A bright headlight nestles with- in the Twister's angular front fair- ing, which houses smartly laid out instruments in an eye-catching and legible format. The Twister gets a bold speedometer and fuel level indicator.
It has a pair of angular, func- tional mirrors and smooth-to- operate switchgear but lacks a pass-light flasher.


Soft palm grips and nicely shaped control levers add to the feel-good factor.



The Twister's eight-litre fuel tank is muscular and attractive, providing adequate thigh support, but lacks a hinged filler lid. The tank is home to a set of nice front cowls, which can sometimes interfere with a tall rider's knees.

The CB Twister's side panels and seat merge seamlessly into the rear, and Honda's stylists have come up with a design masterstroke evident in the brilliant manner in which the rear grab bar integrates into the fairing. The tail is handsome with a smartly tapered mudguard and red damper springs. A sporty touch to the CB is its exposed drive chain.

And Honda has provided its latest bike with a maintenance-free bat- tery.
Easily the best looking model in its segment, the CB Twister leads the way with excellent overall quali- ty and attention to detail.

Engine The CB Twister is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that displaces 109 cc and produces a maximum power of 9 bhp at 8,000 rpm. Its twin valves operate via a high-lift camshaft with a twin-pock- et air jacket being part of this effi- cient air-cooling system.


A highlight to Honda's new engine is its long intake funnel leading from the carburettor to the combustion cavity. The crankshaft sits offset in the interest of good utilisation of combustion energy, and frictionminimising methods like rocker arms equipped with roller bearings are standard. The CB Twister deploys a viscous type air-filter unit for good breathing while its silencer- mounted catalytic converter laun- ders emissions.
This new Honda has a light clutch feel and a well weighted gearshift quality. Shifting is in the universal one-down, three-up pattern via a toe-only shift lever.

Ride The Twister has perfectly spaced gear ratios and a soft yet healthy exhaust note. Throttle response is instant and this light (108 kg) motor- cycle benefits a peppy, enthusiastic feel that belies its small- capacity engine. The power band is wide, vibe-free and smooth even at high revs, and the Twister chugs away in top gear (fourth) from speeds as low as 25 kph.


Ride quality is set a touch towards firm with handling taut and pre- cise at all times. Perfect for quick manoeuvring through crowded traffic, the CB Twister steers with a neutral and light feel.
Cornering manners and straightline stability are commendable as is its braking.

Performance Performance is class-leading, with the 0-60 kph dash achieved in a creditable 7.13 seconds. Top speed is adequate, a true 96 kph on a flat surface at which point the speedometer needle hovers just over the 100 kph mark.


The Twister comes with a differ- ent frame as yet seen on Honda bikes for India. As with a single downtube frame, the CB also deploys its engine as a stressed member but sends a pair of arms down from its steering column pivot to hold the engine. Suspension is tel- escopic forks up front with a pair of hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear, along with a rigid, rec- tangle section swingarm.


Honda has got the ergonomics spot on with riding posture comfortably upright and the saddle perfectly padded. The CB Twister comes with 17inch wheels at both ends, and the test bike came shod with a pair of tubeless MRF tyres that offered excellent traction.
The Twister comes with the option of a 240 mm disc brake; ours came to a halt from 60 kph in 17.33 metres. Brake feel at both the levers is progressive and reassuring.


Honda's high regard in motorcycle technology is not without reason. The CB Twister ran 57.2 km on one litre in city conditions, despite its admirable performance. It bettered this figure to 61.3 kpl on its highway run.