Honda Vision

Overview

The Japanese manufacturer – Honda has been globally recognized for crafting awe-inspiring, powerful engine, superb handling and value for money reliable two-wheeler. Coming from the veterans another masterpiece, Vision 110 is an absolute stunner nonetheless. The brand new Vision 110 revolutionized the concept of the city scooter and sets a global benchmark for excellence. The Vision 110 is apt for all your excursions, whether you are riding around the town, or heading for work during packed hours. The scooter is powered by a 108cc air-cooled four-stroke engine, which delivers a perfect balance of performance and fuel economy, saving you trips to the petrol pump. With a stylish outlook, easy to use control, superb handling and decent boot space, Vision 110 makes for an ideal daily commuter. Its compact design and 14-inch wheels, allow you to zip across the traffic effortlessly.

Pros:

• The new fuel-injection system delivers best in class fuel economy and also meets the Euro 3 standards.
• Attractive styling further accentuated by three vibrant colors, that can turn heads on the road.
• New Combined Braking System that offers effortless braking.
• Lightweight chassis and compact dimensions allow rider to easily zip across jam-packed traffic.

Cons:

• A combination of small tyres and mediocre suspension components results in Vision being a neutral handler.
• Storage space under the saddle is inadequate and can only store one helmet.

Design

Design plays a crucial role in making any model standout from its competitors. To ensure Vision outshine other bikes, Honda has bestowed its city scooter with a distinctive yet stylish look. The Vision features taut surfaces, along with sharp cuts and lines, with dynamic looking headlights and slanted indicators which bestow an aggressive look to the scooter. In the rear, the scooter gets stylish tail-lights with aluminium rear rack, that accentuates its rear profile. Honda has ensured to keep the bike slim and compact and has blessed it with well-proportioned dimensions measuring at 1.863mm x 686mm x 1.088mm along with a wheelbase of 1.256mm. The scooter's dashboard is strategically designed to provide the rider with easy controls. Honda Vision is equipped with a minimalistic instrument panel, along with easy to use Indicator touch-control, horn button and headlight beam-switch. The scooter is also made available in three vibrant colors to suit your individual style.

Measurements

Engine, Economy & Performance

The new Vision is equipped with a more advanced 108cc four stroke engine which offers ample performance along with superb fuel efficiency, which makes it an ideal city ride. This two-wheeler draws power from a potent 108cc air-cooled, 4-stoke, single cylinder engine which has the has the propensity to generate a maximum power of 8.9HP made at 7500 rpm with an utmost torque value of 9.2 Nm made at 5500 rpm. The Vision gets an advanced fuel injection system, that makes the scooter environment-friendly, meeting the Euro 3 standards and also delivering excellently fuel economy. The scooter gives a combined mileage of 45kmpl, cut shorting your trips to the petrol pump. The new engine, not only offers great mileage but also delivers top performance. The Vision 110 runs at a top speed of 55mph, which is apt for all your city excursions.

Engine Comparison

Handling

For a relaxed ergonomics and superb handling, Honda has loaded the new Vision 110 with a plethora of novelties, to ease rider comfort. The Vision is based on a lightweight and slim chassis, which bestows nimble handling, and zips effortlessly around the town. Honda has ensured to keep the Vision 110 lightweight at 102Kg which allows the rider swift movements in the city. The scooter also gets 14-inch alloy wheels, which offers superb road stability. The Vision also gets a premium upholstery saddle, with a low height of 755mm for more relaxed ergonomics. The Vision also comes with large storage space under the seats to accommodate all your knick knacks.

Safety, Braking, and Miscellaneous

Being an everyday commuter, Vision's proper safety mechanism was a must, and Honda has left no stone unturned to ensure this. This Japanese brand has equipped the new Vision 11- with a high-end braking mechanism consisting of 220 mm single petal disc in the front and 130 mm drum brakes in the rear, which offers a superb braking power and enhanced braking confidence. To handle the suspension duties excellently, the bike comes integrated with telescopic forks with hydraulic damping in the front and unit swingarm suspension in the rear end. This scooter is integrated with Combined Braking System (CBS), which links the front and rear brakes to provide swift, stable braking, regardless of rider experience or road conditions.

Verdict:

The Vision 110 is an ideal everyday use city scooter, thanks to its potent engine, which delivers the perfect balance between ample power and excellent fuel efficiency. In the price range, Honda offers a great deal to consumers. Though, quality wise the Vision in not the best scooter in the market, but apart from few shortcomings, Vision is a great scooter, which is attracting many young riders.