Honda CBF Stunner PGM FI
Honda India has launched its Fuel Injected variant of Honda CBF Stunner PGM FI in the Indian market recently. The new variant is aimed to increase the sales of the company. This 125cc model is already popular in youth. Programed Fuel Injection technology is another mouth-watering feature for the gen-next.
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Appearance
Lookwise, Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI is the best looking bike in the 125cc segment. It can be called younger brother of Honda CBR1000RR as it has the very looks of the letter. PGM-FI, half naked chain, new logo, new filter system and swing arm colour make the bike altogether different from Honda CBF Stunner. Front fairing of the bike is attractive with sporty looks. Integrated front body cowl houses halogen headlamp with clear vision. The cowl sports wide windscreen that is black tinted. Large airscoops cover half of the fuel tank and possesses Stunner CBF logo while PGM-Fi 3D emblem placed at side panels. The dashboard of the bike is completely analogue that may disappoint tech lovers. Speedometer and fuel gauge are there at the instrument panel. However, you will miss the tachometer. But yes, malfunction indicator fills the gape. The fuel tank lid is in aerodynamic shape. Rear view mirrors don't come in a good shape as the company tries to give it a sporty look like CBR1000RR. In the new variant, swing arm colour and engine colour is red instead of yellow in Honda CBF Stunner. Silencer's heat shield and front disc brake's silver colour glitter like stars on the bike. The chain is left half naked for the sake of sporty look. Passenger foot pegs also designed to add to the sporty look.
Engine
The USP of Honda bikes are its solid, powerful and reliable engines. This time too, Honda provides the best mill to the beast. Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI is powered by air cooled, 4 stroke, SI engine with a displacement of 125cc. Programmed Fuel Injection technology is fitted in place of carburetor that ensure more mileage and engine power. This self start machine has five-speed gearbox the shift pattern is one down and four up. The power mill develops a maximum power of 11.6 bhp at 8000 rpm while churns a maximum torque of 11.2 Nm at 6250 rpm. The bike can be termed as most sensitive bike as it sports Bank Angle Sensor and malfunction indicator. Bank Angle Sensor cuts off ignition and fuel supply when the bike tips over a certain angle. Where as, The malfunction indicator lamp light up when any system problems. In addition to this, Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI comes loaded with maintenance free battery. It needs to be changed after the error free life cycle. The advanced viscous air filter makes for low maintenance.
Acceleration
Honda has used a very refined engine in the Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI. Honda is known for its reliable techniques. This fact is proved to be true in the machine. The top speed of 125cc machine is 100 kmph. The clutch is very smooth and vibrations are hard to experience.
Fuel Efficiency
Due to the newly added PGM-FI technology, the bike is believed to produce more mileage as the PGM-FI ensures every drop of fuel to be used. The company claimed that it can give a good mileage of 65kmpl in standard conditions. So we can expect a mileage of around 52 in city and 61 on highways. The fuel tank's maximum capacity is 13 liter.
Colours
The company has launched the premium bike, Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI available only in two colours-CBR Red and CBR Silver Metallic. Yes, colour choice is less but both the body colours introduced are sporty. CBR Red colour is given on airscoops, front mudguard and rear side panels. At the rest of the machine, black is the king while disc brakes and muffler's heat shield is in silver colour. Yes, the engine has a different colour altogether that is golden. Rear shocker's spring is also in red in both the body colours. Available colours Are :
Brakes
Safety is another feature which is to be seen especially in these bikes. Honda CBF Stunner PGM-Fi sports front disc brake of dia 240mm. Nevertheless, rear one is conventional drum type.
Suspension
Comfort level is considered the main priority in the Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI. This is provided with disc brakes and shock absorbers. Front shock absorbers in this sensitive bike is telescopic hydraulic. On the other hand, rear suspension is 3 step spring loaded hydraulic with box type rectangular swing arm. The spring colour is in red in Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI while yellow spring is used in Honda CBF Stunner.
Wheels and Tyres
wheels and tyres are symbols of beauty on the Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI. Six spoke black alloy wheels are there in the machine that looks stunning with an average wheelbase. A few bike companies used six spoke wheels. Both the tyres are tubeless which make you less worried about punctures.
Wheel Base and Controlling
As far as wheel base is concerned, wheelbase is average in the Honda CBF Stunner PGM-Fi. It is 1271mm. This common wheelbase is used in view to produce more mileage. For the control sake, new handle bars weight is taken. The company says that it provides stability and control for a smooth ride. Standard disc brake and forks are used to ensure better handling and control.Comfortness
The engineers of the Honda leave no stone unturned to make Honda CBF Stunner PGM-Fi a comfortable bike. Weight of handlebars is balanced for smoother ride. The seat is more border both for rider and pillion. The seat is spilted. Sporty footpegs are there for better stability. Rear grab rails are placed at a good height that instills confidence in pillion. Fuel tank size is also made to give appropriate sitting position to the rider.
Pros
Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI is a good looking bike. Sensitive tools are used for inclination and self diagnosis system impresses everyone. The bike requires less maintenance on account of its viscous air filter and maintenance-free battery.Cons
The machine is more expensive than its competitors in the segment. Even Honda's own Unicorn is better choice than Honda CBF Stunner PGM-FI. Common analouge console this disappoint tech-savvy people. Kick start is not added that make problems in bad weather.Honda CBF Stunner PGM FI models
Honda CBF Stunner PGM FI specifications
Overview
Model
Honda CBF Stunner PGM FI
Variant
CBF Stunner PGM FI
Starting
Self start
Wheel Base
1271
Tyre Size
Front 80/100-17 46P, Rear 100/90-17 55P Tubeless Tyres (Front-Rear)
wheel Type
ALLOYS
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Economy
50 Kmpl
Fuel Capacity
13 lts
Fuel Reserve
2 lts
Fuel Type
Petrol
Charging Duration
Engine Specification
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI
Displacement
124.7
Compression Ratio
Maximum Power
11.6 bhp@8000 rpm
Maximum Torque
11.2 N-m@6250 rpm
Cylinder Bore
Stoke
Ignition
Full Transistorized
Dimensions
Length
2012 mm
Height
1111 mm
Width
760 mm
Clearance
173
Saddle Height
Curb Weight
Total Weight
Weight Carrying Capacity
Chassis
Advanced Design Diamond Frame
Safety
Brakes
Front Disc 240mm dia, Rear Drum 130mm dia.
Suspension
Front Telescopic Hydraulic Fork, Rear 3Step Spring loaded hydraulic Shock Absorber with box Type rectangular Swing arm.
Drive Train
Clutch
Gear Box
Constant Mesh, 5Speed Gear
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