Aug 17, 2009 10:46 PM
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(Updated Feb 27, 2010 11:14 PM)
Well Guys, I am back after 6000kms and 3 servicing. The bike has almost become a part of me. Anywhere I go, my bike is with me.After so many kms I noticed following.
The pickup is best in its class.
U could reach more than 102km/hr provided road is clear.
Handling is good with stunning looks.
Mileage around 48km/l
Hard Back Shock absorber. Pillion rider gets a feeling that he or she might be thrown away of the bike.
Seat has a poor cushion. Horrible to sit for long hours. Causes terrible pain in back when combined the effect with back shocker.
Too small engine for big bike.
Engine RPM or throttle gets high itself causing more fuel consumption and sudden pick up rush.
Engine hissing sound still there.
With the above points I would still recommend this bike in this CC category but If u have option go for Uni or pulsar 135. These are better.
Well guys I purchased my Bike on 14th July 2009 from Aradhana Honda, Howrah near Kolkata after rigorously going through the reviews in MS and other sites. Though recommendation for this bike was not so high still got pinned to its looks and Mileage claims.
Right now I have completed 1000 Kms and 1st servicing is also over. So, I thought of writing a review on my experience. The Very first thing that is noticed in the bike is its looks. Almost every other abike owner give a onder look to this bike at every signal stop or even asked for the mileage and price. Second think a Honda thing always turns people head towards it, whether its a car or bike. Third pickup is really good compared to others.
Some good points of the Bike.
Voluminous Design gives a big bike feel.
Good Pickup at starting.
Fuel Consumption is good, I was getting 50 KM/Lit before first service in heavy city traffic condition in Kolkata.
Excelent Looks.
Excelent disc and drum Brakes.
Tubeless Zapper tyres rocks.
Horn is excelent.
HeadLight is ok compared to other bikes.
Sporty riding stance really make u feel to race.
Some Bad Points.
The engine makes a sharp hissing sound like engine oil is missing in it.
It high speed the engine makes a high pitched gurgling sound feels like an enfield.
Above 60 speed the bike starts to vibrate and the engine sounds viciously.
Short gear ratios so need to shift gears at short intervals.
The handle got stiff (may be for my bike only) and makes turning uncomfortable. Loosened it earlier but then handle becomes too much free. Tightened again after 1st service and the discomfort started again.
Rear shock absorber is too hard for the pillion rider.
Sprinkles mud because big gap between seat and rear tyre. Front tyre also sprinkle mud on the sheen though the rubber pad mud guard is fixed.
Seat is not comfortable atall for long ride. bums get soared after a long drive.
Too small engine for a too big bike.
After all these comments I really wud like to know any suggestions from u guys regarding performance improvement. Please feel free to comment. I am not very good at bike technicals but really tried my best to elaborate the pros and cons.
please comment.
Bike Price. Rs 56, 920 (On Road without accessories)
Well friends I am back again to update my review. I talked to the showroom they asked me to come. Before going there I made my handle jam cleared. This relieved the riding discomfort. It has become very smooth to handle now. The rear tyre had a nail into it so got it repaired the tyre problem is ok now. Though I doubt its still leaking. The weird sound about the engine I was talking about was actuialy coming from the driving chain which is somehow became dry and too tight.The service center suggested me to use 250 ML of good gear oil to make it smooth. Engine is fine. The sound above 60 is common for any bike of 125 CC. I used to accelerate it unevenly thats why it made such sound. Overall its now smooth as butter very easy to handle. I have improved the rating of this bike now. The fuel efficiency has gone down a little bit now. but it is suggested by everyone that let the engine drink a bit more so that it will deliver more in later phases.. this seasons the engine well to extract more later.
So the update on Problems now are.
The engine makes a sharp hissing sound like engine oil is missing in it..... Just chain sound. will be ok. hope so..
It high speed the engine makes a high pitched gurgling sound feels like an enfield.... common for any 125cc bike with uneven acceleration...
Above 60 speed the bike starts to vibrate and the engine sounds viciously..... its a limitation of the bike though improvement will be there after 2nd service.
Short gear ratios so need to shift gears at short intervals.... this is also alimitation no solution..
The handle got stiff (may be for my bike only) and makes turning uncomfortable. Loosened it earlier but then handle becomes too much free. Tightened again after 1st service and the discomfort started again.... Solved..... now smooth as butter....
Rear shock absorber is too hard for the pillion rider.... Depends on person to person... some may feel it comfortable.
Sprinkles mud because big gap between seat and rear tyre. Front tyre also sprinkle mud on the sheen though the rubber pad mud guard is fixed....this is a limitation of the bike......
Seat is not comfortable atall for long ride. bums get soared after a long drive.... very true thinking of adding extra paddinf to soften it....
Too small engine for a too big bike../..... MAIN PROBLEM
So freinds I will be again back if any new thing happens.. Please write comments.. this gives a lot of idea to improve performance. One can easily go for this bike in my suggestion.. specialy heavily built persons....
bye for now.
