Mar 09, 2012 10:51 PM
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(Updated Apr 01, 2012 09:02 AM)
I purchased CB Twister after replacing my Honda Activa.
I have been using it since January 2012( into the 3rd month now)
A few Observations -
Mileage before 1st Service was 65km/ltr which dropped to 50 KM/ltr after 1st service
Vehicle struggles to get power over speeds of 40km/hr even without pillion rider
Vehicle vibrates very badly after 30 Km( note - the vehicle does not shake but you can feel the vibration through the soles of your feet and between your legs - yes - the crotch, since you are almost always pressing against the high set fuel tank).Very uncomfortable( some may enjoy the tingling sensation:-))
Maintenance free battery is down after the 1st month.Self start is not working at all now.
Handle bar position makes the rider lean into the handle bar putting pressure on the palm and the wrists.Both start paining after the first 5 kms.
Back tyre is as wide as the old hercules cycle tyre( not sure whether this generation has seen one.)Guaranteed to skid if you try to show off on the bike.
Seat is not wide enough and becomes painful after 15 minutes of riding. If you have a big butt, stay away from it.
After reading the review and those who still want to buy the bike can buy it from me - available for INR 49000.
Guess I need not say more.
Oh! the mistakes we make in life!
Update on 01/04/2012:
One more disappointment awaited me while attempting to sell the bike. I came to understand that the bike has a poor reputation in the market and the resale value is very poor.The same Honda dealer from whom I purchased the bike told me that they will arrange to sell the 2 month old bike for Rs.40000!( On road price was 57000/-).
A couple of other used bike agents were more magnanimous.With a firm shake of the head and a disarming smile, they offered me Rs.30000 for the bike.
I finally advertised the bike online, talked to 5 bidders and sold it for Rs.45000/- last week.
Oh! the mistakes we make in life!
