Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke in India

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Overview

After the legendary partnership between the Indian two-wheeler giant, Hero and the Japanese auto-major, Honda came to an end, Hero Moto Corp continued to enjoy the position of the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the country. It was Honda that was left to start from the scratch and struggle to make a new and dignified position for itself in the Indian market. Ever since then, Honda has been hell-bent over acquiring not just any place, but the very title of 'Number 1' that is currently under the possession of its erstwhile partner-turned-rival, Hero Moto Corp. Cleverly interpreting the market trends and customer demands in India, Honda recently launched a mass volume commuter bike, known as the Dream Yuga. Commuters have been, right from the start, and continue to be, a very popular category in Indian motorcycles. CB Twister from Honda has already proven to be a great success in the segment of low-capacity commuters, and Dream Yuga, being the successor of the Twister, is doing even better in its own field. Over the past few months, since the release of the Dream Yuga, the motorbike has recorded a very impressive sales figure, playing its part very well in taking its makers to the height of success that they aspire to reach. 

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Designing

The designing of Honda Dream Yuga 110 gets its inspiration from both Honda CB Twister and Honda CB Shine. With overall dimensional characteristics of 2022mm x 733mm x 1095mm, this new entrant is longer, wider and taller than the Twister, which means more room for the riders. But, in no way does it mean that the bulk weight of the ride is also premium to later. With 108kg, Dream Yuga weighs just the same as the Twister, which means increased comfort and easy handling come coupled together. And the entire credit for this light weighted structure goes to the Diamond type, single down tube chassis of the Yuga which is much lighter than the twin tube frame of the Twister. The wheelbase gets enhanced to 1285mm in Dream Yuga while the ground clearance gets decreased to 161mm, which poses a slight drawback in the otherwise decent design.

One thing that the design of Dream Yuga clearly reveals is that ergonomics have been given a lot of importance while shaping the shell of this ride. First of all, the seats are positioned well in coordination with the widely-placed handlebars, that helps the driver in keeping a comfortable upright posture through long journeys, although, a better cushioning in seats would be more than welcome here. Besides that, the wider scoop of the fuel-tank provides excellent support for the inner thigh, the RVMs provide a crystal clear view, and the foot-pegs and footrest give ample support for the feet of the driver as well as the pillion. The instrument console mounted over the handlebars has a very simple and old-school pattern with two rounds dials placed side-by-side. One of them is the speedometer that also houses the tripmeter. The other one, besides acting as a fuel-gauge, also carries indicators for high beam, turn lights and neutral. Besides the dials, buttons for pass light and high beam have also been included in the switch gear, but the absence of an engine kill switch leaves the panel incomplete.

Colors of Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Engine & Performance

Being a commuter, Honda Dream Yuga 110 is expected to deliver a consistent performance as it covers long journeys at a single stretch, and that is exactly what the bike does. Powered by a 109cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SI engine, this ride employs Honda's Intelligent Ignition technology to work in association with its power-mill. Besides that, a 4-speed Constant mesh transmission gearbox and a Multiplate clutch also come mated with this mill. And together, this entire mechanism churns out a peak 8.5bhp output at 7500rpm for a maximum torque rating of 8.91Nm at 5500rpm. Adopted from the Twister, again, this engine works perfectly for Dream Yuga, always giving a very smooth and refined feel, and keeping the NVH levels at a minimum. The torque and power levels are also maintained quite uniformly throughout the rev-range, which accounts for a faster pickup and a proper power delivery at all times. To add to the refinement, the gearbox also works seamlessly, making gear-shifts go practically unnoticed. And in the filter department, a viscous paper air filter works to deliver maximum power out of every drop of the fuel. Coming to suspension system. The front end receives an efficient set of telescopic forks while the rear end gets a tube type mechanism which is 5-step adjustable and ensures that however bumpy the surface might be, the riders are kept unaware of it.     

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Braking & Handling

Drum brakes, 130mm in diameter, do the duty for both the front as well as the rear wheel of Dream Yuga, and perform their jobs quite well. In order to assist them in their work, the company provides a set of 18 inch tyres also, which helps in shortening the distance and hence, improving the quality of braking. The presence of these thick tyres, besides helping with the braking, also helps in easy handling and maintaining the smoothness of the ride. The factors that further assist in handling the ride are the large dimensions with small weight, the low levels of vibrations, the telescopic front-end suspension that absorbs the shocks to provide a stable ride and the balanced frame that makes cornering a piece of cake.   

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Safety Features

Safety has always been a prominent field of attention for Honda, and the same is true in the case of Dream Yuga as well. Firstly, the 130mm Drum brakes provide efficient braking, playing their part well. Then, the incorporation of tubeless tyres or Tuff up tubes greatly diminishes the chances of getting a flat tyre, thereby saving the riders from all that trouble. For the pillion, grab-rails running around the rear-end of the seat help in maintaining a good grip during the journey while for the driver's convenience, a headlamp with a continuous supply of power ensures proper illumination in the dark for a safe and sound drive.

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Pros

Tubeless tyres, best-in-class mileage, good handling and excellent engine performance.

Honda Dream Yuga Kick Drum Spoke Cons

Absence of Disc brakes and engine kill switch.