Honda CBF Stunner

New CBF Stunner Unvieled

The pemium entry level segment has recently seen new additions like Bajaj Pulsar 135, Gladiator SS and TVS Flame DS 125. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to the (so called premium) 125cc segment for profit. With a strategic move by Honda (HMSI) to augment the 12% market share it holds in this segment, the company is like to introduce an all new motorcycle in125cc segment in addition of its existing 125cc Shine. Honda India has launched the new upgraded CBF Stunner, which was showcased at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

New CBF Stunner gets the following new features : –

- Addition of Tachometer in Intrument Cluster

- Maintenance Free Battery

- New Body Graphics and Stickers

- All Black Theme for Engine

- New Body Colored Cover Under The Engine

- New Sporty Mirror Set

- Half Chain Cover like we have seen in CB Twister

The CBF stunner was the Honda’s attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc. Honda India has succeded well with the Stunner CBF. Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. Now, Honda Bikes India has come up with the Fi variant of CBF Stunner. Honda CBF Stunner Fi has been priced at Rs64,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Honda CBF models are a series of sport oriented motorcycles with traditional styling. The series includes CBF250, CBF500,CBF600N, CBF600S and CBF1000. Honda’s CBF stunner is powered by a 125cc air cooled engine which develops maximum power of 11bhp at 8000rpm with maximum torque of 11Nm at 6500rpm.

Main Styling Elements of Honda CBF Stunner:

1) Elegant visor

2) Large tank shrouds

3) Aircraft type fuel lid

4) Forged rear cowls

The instrument cluster is offsetted from the handlebars and nicely placed in a separated compartment. The new scoops on both the side of the tank extends all the way to end just before the turn indicators and it comes with a stepped seat. For the first time in 125cc segment a bike comes with tubeless tyres at the front and the rear. It comes with 80/100 tubeless tyre at the front and 90/100 wider tubeless tyre at the rear. The 17? alloy at the front and rear adds sporty character to the bike.

CBF Stunner comes with first of its kind feature in the 125cc segment - integrated front cowl,sporty split seats, wider tubeless tyre at the front and the rear for all variants and a sporty foot step holder. The two panel rear sharp cowl is not that much sharp and noticeable to a extent. The rider's position is sporty and you can judge from the foot step holders. Headlight looks something as we have seen already, well not much refreshing yet good looking.

Honda has also raised the suspension and rearranged the foor pegs to make the CBF stunner sporty. The exhaust mouth of the new CBF stunner also gets a new styling. Complementing the new clothing is the contemporary all black theme of the CBF stunner.

CBF Stunner is available in two models:

1) Disc brake - Electric start model

2) Electric start model

It is available in four colours: sports red, pearl sports yellow, candy palm green and black.

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	CBF Stunner
Type:	Commuter
Top Speed:	112kph
Fuel Consumption: City	52.00
Fuel Consumption: Highway	65.00
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	124.7cc
Engine:	124.7cc. 4-stroke
Maximum Power:	11 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque:	11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Gears:	5 Speed
Clutch:	0
Chassis Type:	Advanced Design Diamond Frame
Cooling Type:	Air Cooling
0 to 60:	5.20 sec.
DIMENSIONS
Length:	2012.00 mm
Width:	734.00 mm
Height:	1113.00 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:	128.00 kg
Ground Clearance:	173.00 mm
Fuel Tank:	10.00 ltrs
Wheelbase:	1271.00 mm
Electrical System:	Battery - 12 V:5 AH
Headlamp:	Halogen 12V/35W
Wheel Type:	Alloys
Wheel Size:	80/100-17 - 100/90-77 mm
Tubeless:	Yes
Colors:	Sports red, Pearl sports yellow, Candy palm green and Black

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Suspension(Front):	Telescopic front fork suspension
Suspension(Rear):	3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber
Brakes:	240mm Disc
Brakes(Rear):	130mm Drum
Stand Alarm:	Yes

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Fuel Guage:	Analogue
Self Start:	Yes
Tacho Meter:	None
Trip Meter:	Analogue-1
Alloys:	Yes
Speedometer:	Analogue
Passenger Footrest:	Yes
Passenger Backrest:	No
Step-up Seat:	Yes
Pass-light:	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator:	Yes
Low Oil Indicator:	Yes
Low Battery Indicator:	Yes
High Oil Temp. Indicator:	No
Choked Air Filter Indicator:	No