Given a choice in the middle of form and functionality, one puts good looks over everything else. Indian consumers have gotten as style known as they are price conscious. In this changing phase of Indian biking, Honda has a trump up its sleeve in the form of the Stunner, the newest entrant in our long term fleet. It is an exceptionally good looking bike not only in context of its segment but even beyond.
[b]Bike Review[/b]
In spite of being just a 125, the Stunner has stunned us with its great in-city performance. In holding with Honda cred, it is nearly flawless bike, the somewhat restricted feeling motor being its only downside. The Stunner employs the Honda Shine's torquey mill, its best in class bottom end ensuring it exquisite tractability with minimal gear shifting.
The biggest turn though is the five speed 'box aimed at squeezing out best performance. Ironically, the smaller wheel size (17-inch instead of 18) has brought the gear ratios back to quadrate one. The effect is an almost Shine like feel from the bike; immensely torquey acceleration from a standstill but a disappointing surge of power towards the top.
The motor feels level while the gearbox is slick and easy in operation. Fine vibrations do creep in when the motor is revved hard, but go easy on the throttle and things are under control. The Shine is a nimble handler and the Stunner is no different. The bike is equally at home on crowded city streets and twisties, taking corners in its stride.
The contract front-end and short handlebars make it easy to tuck it into tight spots. However, with the stiff suspension set-up, Honda has focused too much on handling and neglected the ride aspect completely. The Stunner is too stiff for a singular rider but gets best with pillion on board.
Honda Stunner Bike recap
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