A bike for 55k OTR? - Honda Twister EDIT - Done 8500 Kms

Scorcher · 4th October 2010, 18:07

Congrats jk! I expected it to be the fugly bright red like the P135, but this shade looks awesome. So you bringing it to tvm anytime? Have a blessed time with the bike

I told you the torque is impressive, Didn't I?

Missing the discs?

kannan666 · 4th October 2010, 18:29

Looks really cool JK, congrats and do put up some more pics of your new steed along with a review if possible ! And why did'nt you pick it up with the front discs, how much more expensive would that have been ?

rrahul_2778 · 4th October 2010, 19:54

Nice pics JK. Cant say what looks better - the beach, the bike or the bike on the beach

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Please put up some more pics and yes, enjoy your ride. Twister is a nice bike I too heard from some of my friends, though havent riden one yet.

pulsarmaniac · 4th October 2010, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorcher

Congrats jk! I expected it to be the fugly bright red like the P135, but this shade looks awesome. So you bringing it to tvm anytime? Have a blessed time with the bike

I told you the torque is impressive, Didn't I?

Missing the discs?

+1000

even i thought the colour would be something like P135 or the red Zma-R. but the wine red really looks awesome on the twister. the bike is looking amazing in the pic. looking forward to atleast a few more pics and the ownership experience now.

Technocrat · 4th October 2010, 22:19

Looks nice & yes I too have heard a lot about the high torque of the bike. Have fun & keep us posted

vaisakhr · 4th October 2010, 22:30

Congrats JK, the bike looks really nice in that shade. One more member to your family

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Happy Riding,

five46 · 5th October 2010, 09:14

Congrats JK Sir!!

Honda could use that pic in their website in the Downloads/Wallpapers section.

Small wonder that the weather report in your local daily read as Twister on the beach!

jkdas · 5th October 2010, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorcher

Congrats jk! I expected it to be the fugly bright red like the P135, but this shade looks awesome. So you bringing it to tvm anytime? Have a blessed time with the bike

I told you the torque is impressive, Didn't I?

Missing the discs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Looks nice & yes I too have heard a lot about the high torque of the bike. Have fun & keep us posted

Thanks Scorcher & Techno. The torque is awesome. My FIL was doing wheelies for first few days and hence he wasn't allowed to drive it in the eve as MIL & my wife thought he might go show it of to the gals who come to the nearby temple

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannan666

Looks really cool JK, congrats and do put up some more pics of your new steed along with a review if possible ! And why did'nt you pick it up with the front discs, how much more expensive would that have been ?

I had just 54k saved. Needed 4k extra for it. I have more pix of course! Coming up soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrahul_2778

Nice pics JK. Cant say what looks better - the beach, the bike or the bike on the beach

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Please put up some more pics and yes, enjoy your ride. Twister is a nice bike I too heard from some of my friends, though havent riden one yet.

Thanks for the appreciation and wish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pulsarmaniac

+1000

even i thought the colour would be something like P135 or the red Zma-R. but the wine red really looks awesome on the twister. the bike is looking amazing in the pic. looking forward to atleast a few more pics and the ownership experience now.

Wife's choice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Congrats JK, the bike looks really nice in that shade. One more member to your family

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Happy Riding,

Thanks. Hope I get more...

Quote:

Originally Posted by five46

Congrats JK Sir!!

Honda could use that pic in their website in the Downloads/Wallpapers section.

Small wonder that the weather report in your local daily read as Twister on the beach!

Ah! nice one. Will use that caption.

jkdas · 6th October 2010, 17:26

Two more of the bike.

jkdas · 14th October 2010, 11:51

An update ; I get 65kmpl now. Have covered just 300kms. I am yet to read the manual so sticking to 50kmph for now.

As I ride on...

Miss the 5th gear badly.
The head light is good than I expected.

jkdas · 19th October 2010, 14:20

The bike takes 8 lit on mains and 1.6 on reserve (total of 9.6lit). I was surprised at the run-in period! 500kms is all it needs. The bike has done 440kms till date and feels more smoother when I accelerate. Loving it.

MCR · 11th November 2010, 16:28

Jk, how is the bike doing? Is it comfortable for two people? What about the ease of ride and pickup with two people? How is the road grip? Last but not the least, is it comfortable for the spine?

jkdas · 11th November 2010, 16:32

I would say it comfortable like similar bikes. I also have the Avenger and its rear seat comfort is far better.

Coz of lots of low end torque for a 110cc, it never feels strained even with two on board.

Sad that it doesnt have a parking light option and the hi/low beam switch is a funny contraption.

Mileage hovers around 60kmpl and I have covered 1000kms plus.

aargee · 11th November 2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by jkdas

I also have the Avenger and its rear seat comfort is far better.

Sorry to ask an OT question, what's your take on the comfort of Avy? I hear few people complaining that Avy is not that comfortable for the rider. Is that true? You also seem to say the rear seat being comfortable & hence the question.

PS - Feel free to remove this question, if you consider the OT

silversteed · 11th November 2010, 17:15

jkdas, congrats on the Twister. 65kmpl looks good. Isn't it the same engine as in the Shine? I haven't had a TD of the Twister

4th October 2010, 18:07	#31
Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,921 Thanked: 7,156 Times	Congrats jk! I expected it to be the fugly bright red like the P135, but this shade looks awesome. So you bringing it to tvm anytime? Have a blessed time with the bike I told you the torque is impressive, Didn't I? Missing the discs?
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4th October 2010, 18:29	#32
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 131 Times View My Garage	Looks really cool JK, congrats and do put up some more pics of your new steed along with a review if possible ! And why did'nt you pick it up with the front discs, how much more expensive would that have been ? Last edited by kannan666 : 4th October 2010 at 18:30.
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4th October 2010, 19:54	#33
rrahul_2778 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 250 Thanked: 13 Times	Nice pics JK. Cant say what looks better - the beach, the bike or the bike on the beach . Please put up some more pics and yes, enjoy your ride. Twister is a nice bike I too heard from some of my friends, though havent riden one yet.
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4th October 2010, 22:19	#35
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Looks nice & yes I too have heard a lot about the high torque of the bike. Have fun & keep us posted
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4th October 2010, 22:30	#36
vaisakhr BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KL-32 Posts: 381 Thanked: 198 Times	Congrats JK, the bike looks really nice in that shade. One more member to your family. Happy Riding,
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5th October 2010, 09:14	#37
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 638 Thanked: 724 Times	Congrats JK Sir!! Honda could use that pic in their website in the Downloads/Wallpapers section. Small wonder that the weather report in your local daily read as Twister on the beach!
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6th October 2010, 17:26	#39
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	Two more of the bike. Attached Thumbnails
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14th October 2010, 11:51	#40
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	An update ; I get 65kmpl now. Have covered just 300kms. I am yet to read the manual so sticking to 50kmph for now. As I ride on... Miss the 5th gear badly. The head light is good than I expected.
	() Thanks

19th October 2010, 14:20	#41
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	The bike takes 8 lit on mains and 1.6 on reserve (total of 9.6lit). I was surprised at the run-in period! 500kms is all it needs. The bike has done 440kms till date and feels more smoother when I accelerate. Loving it.
	() Thanks

11th November 2010, 16:28	#42
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 638 Times View My Garage	Jk, how is the bike doing? Is it comfortable for two people? What about the ease of ride and pickup with two people? How is the road grip? Last but not the least, is it comfortable for the spine?
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11th November 2010, 16:32	#43
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	I would say it comfortable like similar bikes. I also have the Avenger and its rear seat comfort is far better. Coz of lots of low end torque for a 110cc, it never feels strained even with two on board. Sad that it doesnt have a parking light option and the hi/low beam switch is a funny contraption. Mileage hovers around 60kmpl and I have covered 1000kms plus.
	() Thanks

11th November 2010, 17:15	#45
silversteed Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Electri-City Posts: 2,360 Thanked: 2,223 Times	jkdas, congrats on the Twister. 65kmpl looks good. Isn't it the same engine as in the Shine? I haven't had a TD of the Twister
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