Features of Honda Stunner CBF

Honda Stunner CBF

Editorial Review of the Honda Stunner CBF bike

The Honda CBF Stunner is company's attempt to have its presence in 125cc executive segment with its premium looks and off-course, premium pricing. The CBF Stunner is a full sized 125cc semi-faired commuter based on its counterpart CB Shine with snazzier big bike looks, and is placed above it in terms of price. The motorcycle looks modern and promises to deliver more than the regular 125cc motorcycles available in the market for the price on which it is on offer.

The Honda CBF Stunner is easily the biggest 125cc motorcycle, in aesthetic form, available in India today. The front is dominated by an angular headlamp incorporated in a semi-fairing reminiscent of a wing of a bird, with a tinted large visor sitting atop it. The fuel tank is a large unit with nice contours and gels well with the front fairing and seems like a single unit in symphony with it. The rear has a small tail lamp nestled at a height. The bike features split seat to arise its aesthetic and sporty appeal. The instrument console is a nicely styled unit with an analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, tripmeter and other tell tale lights. The awkward positioning and basic switchgear are a bit letdown, but the fabulous build quality and fit and finish make up for it. The snazzy graphics on the body raise its appeal further more. Overall, the bike surely will hit the chords of the buyers who want more for less.

Showing signs of inspiration from Shine, powering this executive motorcycle is a 124.7cc engine borrowed from the latter with some tweaks, exhibiting more or less the same specifications – maximum power and torque outputs standing at 11.2 PS and 11 Nm respectively. The engine is a creamy smooth unit with a linear power delivery, which with the help of the aerodynamic semi-fairing gives a better peak performance than the other naked commuters. The fuel efficiency at 52.4 kmpl is also decent for a motorcycle of this size.

From the saddle, this bike truly gives a big bike feel which no other motorcycle in its segment delivers. The high set handlebar, mild rear set foot pegs and front fairing gives the dynamic stance to this motorcycle which is a pleasurable experience in its price range. The front suspension of telescopic forks and rear 3 way adjustable coil springs give the ride quality which can be said as ample over big potholes and inadequate bumps. The brakes offer good bite too, and with the option of a front disc brake, the stops are quite precise. Overall comfort offered by this motorcycle is pretty well, though the additional bulk of the front fairing may not offer the high levels of flickability of a naked commuter in the traffic.

The Honda CBF Stunner can be easily called as one of the best 125cc motorcycles available in the market at present. Though being on a higher price side as compared to its competitors, but it offers a rich set of features, mile munching performance, big bike feel and the sticker of reliability which comes plastered with every Honda machine.