Honda Navi Std

What's Good:

Honda Navi, which looks like a moped from the first appearance is actually a scooter-sized motorcycle that is interestingly designed and gaining fairly good popularity because of the unusual exterior bodywork. The under belly is having a vacant storage where one can put stuff easily. The instrument panel of the Navi consists of an analogue speedometer and an analogue odometer. The scooter cum bike can be easily handled as it just weighs 101kgs, getting a ground clearance of 156mm. Have a look over some of its pros:

• Different Styling
• Light Weight
• Customizable with distinct body options
• Good Mileage
• Automatic Transmission

What's Bad:

Though, Navi has got some unusual styling that generally we do not see nowadays, still questions are raising up that whether these controversial looks will captivate maximum users' attention or not. Besides the exteriors, mentioning below a few of its negative points:

• No fuel gauge
• No front disc brake option
• No tripmeter
• No tachometer
• No low battery indicator
• No ABS
• Unusual looks

Power and Mileage:

In terms of power, Navi boasts a maximum of 8BHP power at 7000 RPM and 8.96NM of peak torque at 5500 RPM via a 109.2cc motor, which is pretty impressive its segment. Like other Honda scooters, the engine is mated to the same V-Matic automatic transmission. Here are a couple of its power and mileage figures:

• 109.2cc engine displacement
• Maximum power: 8BHP at 7000 RPM
• Maximum torque: 8.96BHP at 5500 RPM
• Top speed: 81 kmph
• Mileage: Anticipated- 60kmpl

Handling and Riding

With wide-ish handlebars and long seat, one can travel long journeys across miles without having any riding problem. There is maximum comfort and ease of control while riding the scooter. Honda Navi weighs merely 101kg that can be easily handled on jaggy terrains. Besides, there are tubeless tyres giving extra grip and support to the tourer.

Safety

Ensuring full safety to the riders, the Japanese brand has laid down proper security standards for them to avoid any harm or injury that they may face. Talking about the braking duties, the scooter features 130mm drum brakes at both front and rear end. Suspension responsibilities are being done by telescopic forks up front while spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber at the rear.

Verdict

Honda, this time, offers something unique and interesting rather than its usual traditional style machines. This great mixture of innovative design, low cost and light weight will be a good factor for enhancing up the sales of Navi. Basically targeting the youth masses, Honda is making extensive strategies to change the mindset of the Indian riders and hopefully it may get succeeded very soon.