Honda CBF Stunner Review by Raj
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Hello All, I have my first bike gifted to me by my parents and it is a black colored Honda CBF Stunner. In the 125 cc to the 150 cc range it looks the best. I however, had tough time with the color choice. While it comes in red, yellow and grey, I went ahead with black.
I had limits on budget and did not want to spend anything beyond Rs. 60,000. So, no way I could think of the Yamaha R15, or Bajaj Pulsar 220 or even a Karizma. All I looked for was just about 150 cc bike with tubeless tyres and decent looks. Thankfully, Honda Stunner comes with more than decent front half fairing, stepped up seat and both front and rear with tubeless tyres.
Electronics: The Honda Stunner stuns us with a digital speedometer, a trip meter fuel guage, a neutral indicator, high-beam indicator, pass light, and turn signal indicator that will make driving a breeze. The choke comes with meter and the tool box is under the back seat. While digital meters appeal, I don’t find analog meters to be any less. They thrill with the pointer scaling up as the speed rising. Also on the Stunner you would see that these meters are placed distant from handlebars so they are visible even while driving.
Handling: When you will sit on the Honda Stunner bike you will feel that you are riding a 200 cc something bike. It starts easily with the clutch and gear shifting very smooth. However, as you speed beyond 95 kmph there is some noise and vibration although I know that 60 kmph is good enough in city limits. I would say that Stunner is easy to handle as much as a child can handle it (it’s big by looks not for handling).
Mileage: I honestly expected around 45 kmpl but amazingly Stunner bike gives around 55-60 kmpl in the city and I am not in a position to tell about highway mileage though.
Quality: As for any Honda bike, the reassurance from company is there.
My Final Say: If you are looking for a bike to commute to college and home with good looks, styling and mileage, then instead of blowing your money on bikes like Karizma or Bajaj Pulsar 220 or Yamaha R15 you can bet your money on a Honda CBF Stunner.
- Rajanwaliya
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34 comments
jain on April 21, 2009 at 12:05 am
do stunner has a digital speedometer?????
Deepak on April 21, 2009 at 6:02 am
I have the same question!!!
modifii on April 21, 2009 at 8:57 am
This person don’t know whether Stunner is 125 or 150, don’t know whether it has digital speedo or analogue.
Come on yaar first learn bike and then review it.
Avinash on April 21, 2009 at 8:57 am
no they dont i thought the same question when he talked bout digital meter but i checked stunner and it doesnt unless they jus put digital speed in a new model and i checked in dec 2008
Abinash on April 21, 2009 at 9:19 am
Raj, I hope you are a happy man. And seriously do stunner comes with a digital meter???
My parents also gifted me a bike, they were saying to get a 125cc bike but I insisted to buy the APACHE RTR 160 refresh.
And trust me I love the looks and the feel of my bike.
By the way thanks to BIKEadvice.in for the reviews as without this site couldn’t have made my choice.
sam on April 21, 2009 at 12:49 pm
hey deepak
r u sure about the digital speedo info
Car Blog on April 21, 2009 at 1:08 pm
No Stunner does not have digital instumentation. Basic analog display.
imran on April 21, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Actually Deepak you should check before posting someone else’s review for Errors and spelling mistakes etc.
Digital console in CBF Stunner is something thats impossible and HONDA will have to take another life(doosra janam?) to provide a Digital console on a 125cc bike. what say?
Mani on April 22, 2009 at 12:06 am
Bike is about good mechanicals and thoughful design, anolog or digital speedo doesn’t really matter. Stunner has fantastic styling and is targeted at college going fellas.
dineshsnake on April 22, 2009 at 10:19 pm
digital console in stunner he must be dreaming …..honda digital if its true then it should rain in chennai in this hot climate
Raj on April 28, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Hi i am the writer of this post. I want to tell you that my real post has been edited by someone (may be deepak). And believe me , it has an analog meter . I also didn’t write the digital meter . And i properly know that it is a 125 cc bike and 11 horse power.
Rocky on May 4, 2009 at 8:35 pm
No it hasn’t .
But the analog speedometer is very good.
Deeps on May 12, 2009 at 3:43 pm
hi biker boyz! i saw some pictures of the new stunner fi 2009.. hmm it looks damm good ..only the tail has been modified .. anybody knows about it..and launched???
Rajiv on May 12, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Could anyone talk about the torque ratios of this bike pls…
Do the tubeless tyres really play their role? I mean is its presence contribute to the end performance?
And what would be the maintenance of this bike…!
Raj or any,
If possible its opn road price in chennai pls?
And this bikeadvice.in really doing good. Thanks for all of ur inputs guys
UDHAYA on May 13, 2009 at 8:16 am
hi.. many guys says that they re gettin a vibration if they cross 60km speed, is it true.. can anyone reply soon.. and also tell abt its performance..
Raj on May 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Hi everybody here is the author of this review .
Answer to Udhaya: hey boy were you sleeping while reading this review, it is a 125CC bike so don’t talk about its performance. If you need performance and no vibration at high speed then at least you should purchase a 150 cc bike.
Raj on May 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Answer to deeps: i have also seen the pictures of stunner fi . But i want to tell you that this bike is not for india it is launched out side india. There is no chance for fi version in india for a year. So if you want to buy , just take it.
Raj on May 13, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Answer to rajiv; tube less tyres don’t effact riding. But they never have any puncher. I think the price should be around 55k to 60k in chennai. But not more than 60k .
Deeps on May 14, 2009 at 7:26 am
thanks buddy!
maxi on June 9, 2009 at 1:41 am
is honda stunner 150 cc availabe in kolkata (india)
Rupesh on June 11, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Hi fellas , m really lucky that I bought Honda Stunner (its abt 3 days ago). Its going smooth. But I don’t think that Karizma , Pulsar , etc , cud beat the heat with Stunner. Overall , the bike is awesome (wrt. Performance and Look) , I don’t think that Digital Speedometer really makes bikes look good. But what to do with them , we bought it for riding , not for any show-off. So, the guys who have obligation then they don’t buy the bike otherwise.
Brij on July 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Hi Guyz,
when will honda stunner 150 CC
i wanna a good sport looking bike and my budget is 50-60k,
i wann yamaha or Honda bike, plz suggest ?
Brij on July 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm
honda cbr 125 or yamaha fazer 153 CC
which is better in all terms
brijeshbthebigboss on August 2, 2009 at 6:27 pm
GOD PROMISE,,,HONDA STUNER,,,IS A NICE BIKE,,,
BUT HANDLE BAR IS UGLY
sam on August 14, 2009 at 6:30 am
guys, whats the confusion abt..?? stunner is hot looking 125 cc bike. ur fighting abt speedometer, oh come on growup!! enjoy the feel u get on it suspension r superb and so performance is…. in short stunner is beautiful bike js take it.
Brij on August 19, 2009 at 2:18 pm
as per all of ur reviews, Finally i booked a Honda stunner black color…
till now its working fine …
vikas on August 21, 2009 at 10:46 am
hi………
Stunner CBF is 125cc & it looks like sports bike
its not viberatting after 60 or 80 KMPH aur maine yeh try b kiya hai 100 KMPH par….. yeh thoda vibrate hota hai…
Sandip on August 26, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hi,
Myself Sandip patil from Mumbai, looking out for a bike of below specification.
1. Mileage 55-60
2. Zero Maintenance up to to 2 years ,
3. Cost Rs 60-70 thousand
4. Look sporty.
I have came close to the above specification from Honda CBF stunner, Would request your technical analysis of CBF Stunner over other bikes of the similar specification. i.e Vibration, Top speed, mileage,maintenance
would appreciate your valuable feedback on the same.
Awaiting your reply.
Thanks & Regards
Sandip patil
HARDIK on September 8, 2009 at 5:55 pm
HELLO GUYZZZZZZZZZ
I OWN A CBF STUNNER 3 MONTHS OLD. NOT SATISFIED ITH ITS PERFORMANCE . VIBRATES A LOT STRT AS U EXCEED 45KMPH MILEE IS FINE STICKS AROUND 48-52. NOT SPEEDY 108 IS THE TOP I EVER REACHED. FOR ACCELERATING 4 GEARS WORK WELL , 5TH IS NOT TAT GOOD . BIKE BCUMS VERY NOISE AT HIGH SPEED
a singh on October 3, 2009 at 6:18 pm
stunner do not have digital speedometer
Bikram /Bilasipara on November 13, 2009 at 10:53 am
HI,
My self bikramjit sarma from assam /Bilasipara.
Honda CBF Stunner it looks like sport bike.
Ever Green on November 27, 2009 at 1:30 am
Ya, today I set on Honda CBF stunner. I am going to buy this “Crazy” very soon and I want to share my feelings with all of you after some days. This bike is really amazing, I’ll go for the red one. I am in Bangladesh, and I think my review will remind you what to do next with your stunner. Cheers guys.
shri on December 19, 2009 at 12:09 pm
hi alll readers, i hav read all the comments n i also say that honda stunner is very fine bike to ride or to buy especially for the sales person bcos they always wants a bike who can give milage as well as look n this bike is reallly shoots them…… wat u think Raj….about my comment….. this is all about bike n style not about speedometer……. so always hav fun with ur sweet n trailblazing bike……..
sandy on January 28, 2010 at 10:05 pm
honda stunner is very stylish in 125cc segment but some upgrades need on it.
1.digital speedometer
2.engine sound is bad
3.pick up need to increase
4.short gear shifting
5.gas charged shockers
6.led tail lamps
7.tyre size need to increase to pull up speed easily
8.low mileage in 125cc.it has to increse.