The Honda Dream Yuga is a neat commuter bike that excels in terms of fuel efficiency, affordability, and reliability. Powered by a 109 cc engine and with an adequate mileage of 84 kmpl as per the ARAI figure, this bike helps cater to the needs of commuters who engage in daily travelling.
With the sight of models like the Hero HF Deluxe and Honda Shine, this bike does showcase its performance and practical design. There are four variants of the Dream Yuga with a price tag between ₹51,745 to ₹58,691 making the commuter-friendly considering it is easy on the pocket of an urban commuter.
Engine and Performance
Honda Dream Yuga is powered by a 109 cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine that gives a highest power of 8.31 bhp at 7,500 rpm and a peak torque of 9.09 Nm at 5,500 rpm. This bike comes powered with a fuel-efficient engine, which achieves ARAI-claimed mileage of 84 kmpl. Even real-world conditions report around 60 kmpl, which will allow riders to cover the riding range of nearly up to 480 km on a full tank.
The bike is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission gear with a chain-driven configuration that ensures very smooth gear shifts for city commutes.
Braking, Wheels, and Suspension
In addition to all the criteria it is set to meet, the Dream Yuga comes with a comfort quotient and safety measures. For braking, the front and rear units make use of 130 mm of drum brakes each and come fitted with CBS to enhance its stopping power.
The suspension set-up comprises telescopic forks at the front and tube-type dual shock absorbers at the rear, providing a very nice ride, depending on road conditions. Both the fronts and the rears are 18-in alloy wheels, with tubeless tyres providing maximum stability and safety for a ride.
Dimensions and Chassis
Honda Dream Yuga undertakes a great structure through its diamond-type chassis and ensures that it is sturdy as well as being light in weight. This vehicle weighs 111 kg and has an 820 mm seat height, hence accessible to all types of riders. For its class, this bike is ideal for bumpy roads and speed breakers because the clearance is 169 mm from the ground.
Overall length is 2,022 mm and with a width of 733 mm and a height of 1,095 mm, this bike is a perfect answer to daily commutes because of the compact riding position.
Fuel Efficiency and Tank Capacity
Yet another major selling point of the Honda Dream Yuga is its efficiency in terms of fuel usage. The bike is equipped with an 8-litre fuel tank, which has a reserve capacity of 2.3-litre.
With the reported mileage of 84 kmpl (ARAI) and a riding range of about 480 km, the Dream Yuga is designed for someone who would like to save on fueling up their daily commute needs. The bike runs on petrol and has matched its emission standard by BS4. The features and instrumentation are as follows:
Features and Instrumentation
While the Honda Dream Yuga focuses more on practicality and efficiency, it still offers a range of features that are very basic. It features an analogue instrument console which includes an analogue odometer and speedometer – nothing more but not less.
It does not arrive with any touchscreen displays, but there is something about that simplicity that charms a no-nonsense commuter bike like this one. The Dream Yuga is designed for hassle-free use on an everyday basis, incorporating very few electronics to be maintained. It is perfect for economical riders.
Pricing and Competitors
It has four different variants: the lowest priced is ₹51,745 and the top model is ₹58,691. It is a severe competitor for other similar commuter bikes in this price range, such as Hero HF Deluxe, Hero Splendor Plus, Honda Shine 100, and TVS Sport.
All such variants have their features and respective price tag, but the fuel efficiency that Dream Yuga offers with reliability and affordability makes it a good competitor in the commuter segment.