Honda’s new entrant in the commuter segment the CB Twister has it all. Looks, mileage, power and so on. Yes, the mill churns out 9 bhp which is pretty decent for a bike in its segment. So,you name it and the bike has it. This 110 cc beauty deceives all for what it can deliver. A perfect blend of style and substance integrated that totally gels with the modern day commuter. Entering the Honda showroom, one can see the new CB Twister’s in various colors pleasing the eyes.
The test ride I took though it was not for more than a few kilometers was enough to know how smooth the bike was and get a hunch for what the bike can give to the rider. Nothing needs to be said about the smoothness of the engine as we all know that It’s a Honda!.
Power and Performance: The self start was exceptionally smooth. The Switch was vertically placed, unlike any other bike, which gives a new feel while starting the bike. The bike has a toe-shift gear pedal. The initial pull was pretty decent and comes close to the 125 cc shine or actually matches it. Even with the showroom guy sitting as the pillion, the bike took off effortlessly and could clear traffic with ease. The bike comes with a maintenance free battery so no more topping up of electrolyte. I could reach only a top speed of 65 km as the traffic was heavy at the time. But the bike can definitely give much more. The power delivery was smooth on all gears and no loss of throttle (usually experienced with Honda bikes). I realized that there was no pass light switch though when I was overtaking though.
Handling: The tires were grippy enough and slicing through traffic was a breeze. Thanks to the handling department, they have done the commuter’s job well. Even on the bumpy road in front of the showroom, the bike was impressively smooth. Maybe even more than a unicorn. No offence to Unicorn guys though. In the limited time of the ride, I decided to test all the factors of the bike. The company claimed mass centralization was definitely at work. The front disc was a little sloppy than expected and did not perform well. Unnecessary for a bike with such less power and weight (just 108 kg kerb weight). Overall, the handling characteristics in traffic were pretty decent.
Looks: The pictures say it all. All black treated engine, alloys and central body makes the bike pretty handsome. A colorful instrument panel with a blue lit background show numbers upto 140 km/h. The screenless front cowl and so called floating side cowl add oodles of style quotient to the bike. The tank is muscular which gives the rider a feeling of riding a bigger bike. Honda has put in a half chain case on this one though which may be a drawback for Indian road conditions as the chain will need more frequent maintenance in terms of cleaning and lubing. The rear view mirrors have given a new design with more edge and feels the design is flawless. The short muffler adds good overall looks to the bike which is actually a pat of the mass centralization concept.
The company claims a mileage of 70km per liter. But authentic sources say it can mile out about 60km in city riding conditions. The bike comes in 5 exciting colors viz., Electric Yellow Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red, Pearl Fiji Blue and Candy Palm Green.
The Yellow and blue versions looked pretty decent and they are the ones we will be seeing in the roads soon. The bike comes in both self drum/disc and kick drum versions. On the whole, the bike adds value to the Indian commuter bike market and definitely is competition for all 100 and 125 cc bike in terms of looks, performance and value for money. A good buy for a mileage and looks conscious person. An easy-to-ride city bike with no flaws as of now, but again depends on individual needs. Happy riding.
- Anand
Tech Specs:
Engine and Transmission:
Type: 4 stroke, aircooled
Dispacement: 109cc
Net Power: 9bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 9 nm @ 6000rpm
Transmission: 4 speed constant mesh
Shift patter: 1 Down 3 Up
Measurements:
Kerb Weight: 108 kg
Fueltank capacity: 8 litres
Ground Clearance: 180mm
Chassis:
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Spring loaded Hydraulic with rectangular box type swing arm
Tires: Tubeless, front and rear
Front brake: 240mm disc
Rear brake: 110mm drum
Electricals:
Ignition: DC CDI
Battery: 12V, 3.0 AH Maintenance Free
Headlamp: Halogen, 12V, 35/35W
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This bike will sure put the Bajaj discover out of business. With Hero Honda continuing with their age old passions and splendours and TVS and Yamaha with bad records of 100cc bikes, this sure is going to rock. One of my friend has informed me that his relative, who is in Honda’s showroom says that the twister, kept at the showroom for testdrive, gives around 58-62kmpl in city and 65-75kmpl in highway.
This bike is surely going to rock the indian roads because for 48,000 no other companies in india are giving features like sporty design looks ,amazing mileage,front disc,and of course self start and finally this bike is a great commuter coming with an affordable price
At 48k u wil get twister sans self n disc…there r 3 variants
honda have nowhere mentioned your so called…”mass centralization concept.”
the short exhaust as mentioned on honda site is for style nothing else..
dont spread wrong info..
is this a perfect blend of style???? OMFG….!!!
Discover 100 looks better than this….
Looks like even though this bike is overpriced and low on features, people will buy it because its a Honda.
Expensive..! Bajaj is VFM! Discover is still the leader!
honda surely asked its engineering to desing when then they were sleeping… from side it definately does grab attention to bring a weird looks over it….
the head lamp clusters and tail lamp units are very well done. they couldnt not managae the same flow through to the middle part…
it looks like the frame is passing through the middle portion of the bike. like the lml graptor…
but at 48k, its surely every indians best commuter…… honda’s powerful engine punch can be felt at every single time while riding…
surely looking forward for the bike to roll out in the cities and see the response of commuters….
good luck!!!
This certainly isn’t VFM bike. With disc and electric start, it comes close to 53k. That for a 110cc bike. The power figures are nothing brilliant, good only for commuters. I wonder what sense it makes to give toe only shifter in a commuter bike. 1 down rest up is standard indeed but remains to be seen as to how it goes with average Indian who will buy this bike. This bike certainly isn’t for even semi-urban scenario with open chain setup.
Discover 100cc costs a lot lesser than this one. Buyers in 100 cc segment will not fall for this… fron disc is useless for 110cc bike, it’s just an extra cost.. Passion pro already proved that there are no takers for front disc in this segment.
@Hajaj Bonda
There is no wrong information regarding the mass centralisation. The brochure given by the company clearly mentions tht Mass Forward Proportion concept with MASS CENTRALISATION for better stability and agiity.
So kindly take a second look at one of the showrooms nearby….
By the way, a short muffler closer to the engine definitely means better overall mass centralisation. This need not be specifically mentioned by the company.
The rear part of the bike is more likely to have a Mono Suspension. No Sure why its not implemented.But Never Mond Surely this one would be a instant Hit. Coz I am in Hyderabad and ppl here have a very good reputation for Honda and ready to wait 2 months for their Unicorn Delivery.
well the bike is nice bt waht i think the bike requires is a 125cc powerplant the bikes engine looks small compared with other parts
i hope the designers should realize that tyres are a part of bikes looks
Yup ! I think 125 cc would have made this bike more desireable !!!!
And Mono suspension too !!!!!!
Hey Guys, Today I saw a Green Twister, Was really good from the Front and should be a Sure Winner in its segment, But if you look at the Rear mudguard You will burst in a Laugh, its really really funny. It seems that the Bike an the Rear Mudguard is not in the right propotion
same opinion i have about rear mudguard.
its looking ugly, better to remove it… then its looks great.
One more thing, while Delhi auto expo. there is no lenthy rear mudguard to the bike
Dear All,
It will not compete directly with Hero Honda passion, Hero Honda Passion and Bajaj Discover 110 CC.
It has its own category of people who are less bothered about performance and need sustainable mileage. They need durability, sustainability, Eye catching looks and low maintenance cost even though they have to pay premium price.
All the manufacturer are trying too create new category. TVS with Jive, Bajaj with Pulsar 135 LS and now Honda with CB Twister.
Thanks,
Regards,
Mahavir
Hey guys I think I want to buy this honda twister 110cc is it best or not !!!!
i test rode twister. i think it is a toy and dignified moped. it lacks road grip with superb accelation and pickup, which might result in fatal accidents in large cities ridden by youngsters irresponsibily. a stoop down riding position may suit only younsters who crave for speed and showmanship. for others carrying a large helmet on head in this position will land them with spondilitis in a pot holes ridden cities. yes, excellent engine and attractive pricing. but safety is in question. pls think over.
Except safty
bike is sutable !!!!!
I want to bye it but i am confused due to it is fresh veical
by looking at the front it looks great. but back side i am not soo satisfied. any way its a good sporty look.
Honda just makes new ways of fleecing stupid common man out of more money…… get a brain guys or try usin it if u ever had 1 …. honda does not mean its the best ……. i bet it will flop within the year it will shut down n re launch summin else !!!!
i hav purchased this bike…. i would like to mention that it is very light weight bike n its tyres r thin , so in bad roads it is difficult to ride comfortably … In general conditions u cannot ride comfortably above 60kmph speed in this bike…moreover chain should be protected frm mud n water otherwise it makes a mild sound when u press the clutch….But it has a nice pick up and good looks.
So if road conditions r good then u can buy this bike….
if cb twister is some more sporty it is defenately rock like hero honda hunk hunk is so faty so if cb twister is some more faty every one love it
Moro em francisco Morato estado de São Paulo / SP no Brasil, e gostaria saber como posso comprar uma Honda Twister 110cc??? Grato!!!
Oi Cloudes,
Honda Twister não está disponível nos mercados do Brasil. Isso ocorre porque Twister é uma moto de baixo desempenho alvo os países em desenvolvimento para a eficiência de combustível. Não se sente infeliz, você tem muitas escolhas a fazer no Brasil como “Honda CG 150 Titan Mix”, “Honda” CB 300R, “Yamaha YZF R15″ e “R125″ e muitos mais.
Estas bicicletas são mil vezes melhor em termos de aparência e tecnologia. Também para sua informação “Twister” é uma moto comum com boa aparência e nada de especial nisso.
Mais sobre o “Honda CG 150 Titan Mix” e “Yamaha YZF R15″ será menor no preço demasiado.
Obrigado
its a stylish bike perfect for youngster’s…
cool
I M 23 YRS OLD, BUT ME LITTLE BIT SLIM, MY WEIGHT IS AROUND 53/54KG. N HEIGHT IS NOT OVER 5.6″. SO RECOMMEND THAT WHICH BIKE IS SUITABLE FOR ME? PLZ SUGGEST ME IF THERE IS ANY BEST OPTION ??
hai rajanish,
if you think about stylish look its better to go twister.
its looking good and also its comfortable to your weight and height.
hi its a good bike and also a good value for money suitable
for indian road condition and also great mileage my twister
is giving me 75kmpl in city im so happy and i thank honda
for launching this small domestic economical mill.thanks
one again to honda and i hope good bikes they will relase in
up coming years thanks.and you guys stop giving bad comments
about twister if you intrested to buy it just do it dont compare with any other bike.a small example for u guys when u
see the fingers in ur hand they are not looking same shape and size i hope u guys can understand what im trying to say
so bajaj,yamaha,suzuki,are entirely diff from honda thats it thanks.
size
twister is good looking n very preety but the due fact is that regarding chain protection but that might also will come in new launch so dont think on it just go it
Hey friends,,
I want to buy cb twister or slingshot of suzuki,, one is 110cc & another is 125cc both are new so pls provide true information and experience abt those bikes,, which is better ?
better to go cb twister
go for slingshot man it is a no tension bike it offers better comfort and build quality than cb twister anyways try taking a test ride of both the bikes and figure out which one suits u more
what about the price?……can i get to know latest price here
what is the prize of full option CB twister bike ? what is extra fittings what is the cost of extra fittings
haiiii frndzzzzzzzzzz
I’m one of itz user…….i feel itz perfomance is good……….bcoz it has milage,good front look,comfort riding etc……….at good price………bt it has sm draw backs that is chain becm loose,skiding at high speed when braking,back look is satisfactory……………………other wise it will rules…….d indian roadzzzzzzzzz………………….
Hey guys I think I want to buy this honda twister 110cc is it best or not !!!!
Twister is a good bike.I think best upto 110 cc segment.
I have purchased CB-Twister recently….CB-Twister is a light weight bike and sexy look.
Which shoots perfectly 50kg/5.5 hight persons.In general conditions u cannot ride comfortably above 60kmph speed in this bike… its tyres r thin , so in bad roads it is difficult to ride comfortably … Take care while rash driving .
I feel ,CB-Twister is Awesome BIKE in Current Market.
God gave us two legs ya. use it avoid bikes..!!!
oh man its an awesome bike just booked now i will get it soon……
When we r going with our girlfriend for ride and are enemy challenge for race they having powerful bike’s .. then think your how odd we will feel by loosing so better too loss money than fame.. have some own status take powerful bike … then this nonsense twister this bike suit too children’s not BOYS.. GO FOR GOOD OPTION
It’s good bike.than discover