Honda Dream

The Dream Neo is the most affordable motorcycle in Honda Indias range. Being a Honda, the built quality of the Neo is slightly better than the competition. The bike looks very similar to the Dream Yuga, only the graphics are different and it has a more basic tail section. The Dream Neo derives power from the very refined 110cc Honda motor good to deliver 8.25bhp and 8.63Nm of torque. Like the competition, the engine is mated to a four-speed gearbox (all-up pattern) and has drum brakes both at the front and rear. The Dream Neo has an eight-litre fuel tank, with Honda claiming an efficiency of 74kpl. It is available in three variants, wherein the base version gets spoke wheels and kick start while the premium version gets button start and alloy wheels. It is positioned below the Dream Yuga to compete with the likes of Bajaj Discover T, Mahindra Pantero and the Hero Splendor.

The CD 100 Dream DX is the most affordable motorcycle in Hondas portfolio in India. It belonging to the companys Dream series of motorcycles that also include the Dream Yuga and the Dream Neo models. The entry-level commuter motorcycle features a bikini fearing for the headlamp assembly, graphics on the tank and side panels, five-spoke alloy wheels and a blacked out exhaust system with a chrome heat shield. Other features include a long seat, electric self-start, lockable utility box and tubeless tyres. The rear carrier are offered as an option. The motorcycle is powered by a 110cc single-cylinder motor with Hondas HET technology that registers 8.3bhp and 9.1Nm. The motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. Catering to the commuter segment in India, the CD 110 Dream DX is claimed by the manufacturer to returns a fuel efficiency of 74kmpl. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks up front and dual shock absorber at the back. For braking, the bike features 130mm drum brakes at both ends with CBS for the front. The motorcycle is available in four colour options Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Black with Cabin Gold and Imperial Red Metallic. In its segment, the CD 110 Dream DX competes with other commuter motorcycles such as Bajaj Platina 110, Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Star City+ and the Hero HF Deluxe i3s.

Drive Chain "Daiichi" Brand Daiichi Chain No. Pitch Width between Inner plates Roller Diameter Pin Diameter Pin Width Con. Pin Width Inner Plate Height Ultimate Tensile Strength (mm) mm mm mm mm mm (min) kgf 420 12.70 6.35 7.77 3.96 13.80 15.90 8.90 1,750 428 12.70 7.94 8.51 4.49 15.50 17.45 10.50 1,820 428H 12.70 7.94 8.51 4.49 17.95 19.20 11.75 2,250 Motorcycle Drive Chain Kits Motorcycle Model Drive Chain Drive Sprocket Driven Sprocket Honda Dream Wave 100/110 428 x 100L 14 T 36 T Dream Wave 125 420 x 104L 14 T 34 T Dream Wave 125 Modified 428 x 104L 14 T 34 T Sonic 428H x 116L 14 T 42 T Nova Tena 428 x 120L 14 T 36 T Yamaha Fresh / Spark (Y-100) 428 x 100L 15 T 36 T Suzuki Crystal / RC-100 428 x 104L 14 T 36 T Smash 110 428 x 98L 14 T 34 T

Motorcycle model drive chain drive sprocket driven sprocket Honda dream wave 100/110 428 x 100l 14 t 36 t Dream wave 125 420 x 104l 14 t 34 t Dream wave 125 modified 428 x 104l 14 t 34 t Sonic 428h x 116l 14 t 42 t Nova tena 428 x 120l 14 t 36 t Yamaha fresh / spark (y-100) 428 x 100l 15 t 36 t Suzuki crystal / rc-100 428 x 104l 14 t 36 t Smash 110 428 x 98l 14 t 34 T.

The Dream Yuga is Hondas most premium offering in their Dream series of motorcycles. Targeted at the commuter segment, this motorcycle carries a very conventional look and is very basic in its styling like the other bikes in the Dream series. The Dream Yuga gets a moulded headlamp cowl that adds a dash of style. Its eight litre fuel tank is more functional than stylish. The motorcycle also gets flashy decals on the side of the fuel tank which run all the way from the side panels to the grabrail. Powering the Honda Dream Yuga is a 109cc single cylinder air-cooled block mated to a 4 speed gearbox. Power figures stand at 8bhp and 9Nm while fuel efficiency is 72kmpl, according to Honda. The motorcycle runs on 18inch rims and 80/100 tubeless tyres for front and rear. Brakes are 130mm drum brakes at the front and rear with no option for disc brakes. CBS is now an optional extra for a few hundred rupees, and will be standard shortly. The Dream Yuga is available in two variants currently, with and without CBS. Electric start and alloy wheels are standard fitment. The Dream Yuga is available in six colours, five of which have a black base. The colour of the graphics differ you can have grey, bright red, regular red, yellow, or dark brown. The sixth colour is a red base with black graphics.

The TVS Star City Plus was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Its an updated version of TVS popular commuter motorcycle, Star City. The model has several added features as well as cosmetic changes and is available with the option of an electric starter. The design upgrades on the Star City Plus have been inspired by the TVS Phoenix, with whom it shares the platform. The motorcycle is powered by a revised 'Ecothrust' 110cc DLI engine which produces 8.3bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. Mated to a four-speed gearbox, the engine is capable of returning a fuel efficiency of 86kmpl as claimed by the company. As for the features, the Star City Plus gets alloy wheels as standard, coloured five step adjustable rear shock absorbers, and clear lens indicators. The instrument cluster has an analogue speedometer and a digital information display. Linked brakes are now an option for each of the variants except for the base kick start version, for approximately Rs 1000 more. These will become standard fitment by April. TVS offers the bike in eleven colour combinations. It competes against other bikes in the commuter segment like the Hero Passion XPro, Honda Dream Yuga, and Bajaj Platina and Discover 110.

TVS revived the Victor brand after a gap of more than eight years, positioning the motorcycle between the Star City Plus and the Phoenix in their line-up. The new Victor features a host of cosmetic and technological updates. The front of the motorcycle gets a curvy headlamp and small visor to cover the instrument cluster. The seating position has been optimised for comfort and the soft single-piece seat also helps this cause over a short distance. The instrument cluster gets a neat analogue tachometer and a digital display, which integrates the speedometer, fuel gauge and the odometer. The motorcycle features minimalistic graphics which will likely appeal to people of all age groups. Powering the Victor is an 110cc single-cylinder engine, which delivers 9bhp and 9Nm of torque through a four-speed transmission. The Victor returns a fuel efficiency figure of 59.8kmpl in average city conditions. The bike rides on telescopic forks at the front and adjustable dual springs in the rear. The TVS Victor is available in six paint schemes blue, red, silver, grey, black/red and black/grey. The Victor is available in two variants front disc and front drum. It competes with the Honda Dream series, Hero Passion XPro, Mahindra Centuro and the Yamaha Crux.

The Suzuki Hayate EP is a 110cc commuter motorcycle targeted at office-goers and middle-aged buyers. Complete with a host of cosmetic and technological upgrades, this new motorcycle is a successor to the Hayate. In terms of looks and styling, the Suzuki Hayate EP is a pretty basic motorcycle. Cosmetically, there arent many changes apart from addition of new decals and paint schemes. The wheelbase has been extended to improve the ride comfort. It also gets a longer seat, new preload adjustable rear springs, tubeless tyres and a maintenance free battery. The instrument cluster gets a basic rider interface with an analogue speedometer and black and white dials. The Hayate EP is underpinned by a revised version of the diamond frame, with a longer wheelbase. The 112cc single-cylinder engine has also been updated to improve efficiency. It is also marginally more powerful, producing 8.7bhp and 9.3Nm of torque. The Hayate EP is available in five colour options metallic oort grey, pearl mira red and glass sparkle black. It competes with the Honda Dream Neo and the Hero Passion XPro.

The Passion Pro i3S is a commuter motorcycle that shares mechanical bits with the Splendor, but looks a whole lot better. It is targeted at those who want a basic and hassle-free motorcycle with a dash of style. For 2018, Hero has updated the Passion Pro with new paint schemes and decals to give it a fresh look. The instrumentation gets an analogue speedometer paired with a digital display for the odometer and trip meter. Powering the Passion Pro is the same tried-and-tested 97cc engine. This air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers 8.2bhp and 8Nm of torque and is mated to a four-speed transmission. While this is already a very frugal engine, the Passion Pro further gets an i3S Start/Stop system to make it more fuel efficient. The Passion Pro rides on a conventional suspension setup that comprises of telescopic forks in the front and dual springs at the rear. The base variant gets spoke wheels and drum brakes, although the top-of-the-line variant can be specified with alloy wheels and a front disc brake. The Passion Pro is available in eight paint schemes, four of which are dual tone. It competes against the Bajaj Platina, TVS Star City Plus, Honda Dream Yuga and the Yamaha Saluto RX.