Is this a bike seriously. Review on Honda Navi

Design:

Obviously, the unconventional design has played a big role in the hype. Just look at the bike. Its proportions make it really adorable. The single piece tank and side panels in vibrant colours, extra-long seat overlapping the fuel tank and a gaping hole underneath it instead of the customary engine. It’s unusual in every meaning of the word.

Then there are these smaller design elements which accentuate the fun aspect of the Navi. Just like the black and textured plastic part running through the center of the tank and faux carbon fibre on either sides. The wheels, forks, engine and exhaust have been finished in black and look premium, but keeping muck and dirt off all of them could be a nightmare for bikers suffering from OCD.

The hexagonal headlamp, like the instrument cluster is all-new. But other bits like the taillight has been taken from the Honda Stunner 125, which somehow manage not to look out of place. It’s really interesting how different parts of the Honda Navi comes together seamlessly to create something young, fresh and attractive.Size and Ease of Use:

Getting astride the Honda Navi is another revelation. The tall handlebar, seat and footpeg geometry makes the riding stance like any average basic motorcycle. The tank nicely fits between the legs and offer adequate grip, so there a sense of surety which inspires confidence while riding.

You’ll be surprised how the designers have managed to make the Navi appear more compact than it actually is. If you place a Honda Dio next to it you’ll notice that the Navi is not just longer(by about 25mm), but also wider(by 38mm) and even the wheelbase is longer by about 48mm.

In fact, the two siblings have identical saddle height. Yet, the Navi feels slightly taller because of the wider seat that makes the riders leg part further away from the bike. It has chunky footpegs like a motorcycle, and it takes a couple of minutes to get used to the missing foot controls(remember no gears?) and once you overcome that that Navi feels like riding a conventional motorcycle. Slightly smaller, more compact but surely comfortable.