HONDA CD 110 DREAM DX

HONDA CD 110 DREAM DX TEST RIDE & REVIEW

PREMIUM LOOKING COMMUTER

The first thing that comes to mind while seeing Honda CD Dream 110 DX is that it’s styling never looks like that of a motorcycle made within a tight budget. The graphics on the tank is the standout one with blacked out engine and alloy wheels is another blessing. The front section features conventional headlamp while rear features carrier which loads and unloads your cargo with ease.

The chrome plated muffler along with sleek silencer brings more spice to the design. The maximum omission of chrome from the overall motorcycle is a great thing and while moving on to build quality everything is fine and nothing is too bad nor too good. Everything is within budget price tag nothing more to say here.

ALL ROUND PERFORMING ENGINE

This one is the same 109.19cc air cooled, 4 stroke, BS-IV with HET technology power mill found on elder siblings Dream Yuga and Dream Neo. But this engine has got some tweaks to rest all is the same. This engine outputs 8.4PS of peak power @ 7,500rpm and peak torque of 9.09Nm @ 5,000rpm. As we can observe from the power figures that there is enough low-end torque for quick initial pickup and power in both mid and high rev range.


Overall power delivery is linear in nature which is apt for pure commuters. Refinement and smoothness of engine are superb and does matters silently. Engine power is transmitted to wheels via smooth shifting 4 speed all down shift gearbox. Gear ratios are very short in order to convert it as a perfect mould for city rides. Fuel efficiency is the biggest USP of these bikes and delivers around 65-70km/l approximately.

PERFECT CITY DWELLER

Honda CD Dream 110 DX weighs around just 105kgs with diamond type single tube chassis holding all those. This one manoeuvres around city traffic nicely and even in undulated roads with ease and control. It also does a few highway duties but is surely not comfort zone for CD Dream 110 DX. There are hardly any noticeable vibrations at all around footpegs and handlebar which is a great achievement with this sort of chassis.


Ergonomics is strictly upright with wide handlebars and footpegs placed in the middle. The seats are large enough for both rider and pillion and offer enough cushion. Thigh support offered by tank scoop offers grip to thighs and feels more confident while riding. In the braking department, there is no disc option for the front section at all which brings braking performance down altogether. The bite and feel from the set of 130mm drum brakes lack confidence and safety. However, the set of tubeless tyres comes to rescue and does what it can do best while also resolving puncture issues.

FEATURES FOR MONEY

The disc brake as an option is much needed one which is a disappointing thing and presence of engine kill switch might also be handy. Puncture issues will get resolved by tubeless tyres while the rear carrier is a boon while carrying cargo for loading and unloading with ease.