Mailbag #9: Unicorn or CBZ X-Treme?
I know you have answered such questions before, but please advise. I am planning to buy a 150 and I have zeroed in on the Honda Unicorn and the Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme. I have ridden both, but I cannot decide which to buy. I think you can help me decide.
- Everyone seems to saying that the X-Treme engine is rough above 60-70 kph and that vibration is passed on to the rider. Is this true? How bad is it?
- The suspension seems to be hard according to some reports, is that true?
- The most important thing is: How is the pillion comfort? Especially for the ladies? (I know this is a wrong question to ask about a hooligan bike like the CBZX... but we can only own one bike at a time and use it for the most purposes, right?)
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If you are going to carry a pillion often, you should definitely buy the Unicorn. The CBZX vibrations are not that bad at all. Have ridden it hard over fair distances without any discomfort. I have no problem with the suspension either, but adding preload helps when you are riding with a pillion on the CBZX. The Unicorn betters the CBZX in pillion comfort terms, but never feels as fast as the CBZX... Also see Unicorn vs CBZ X-Treme: Sibling rivalry
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what about the pathetic build quality of X??
You are right about that. The quality difference between the Unicorn and the X-Treme is pronounced. But it is a problem that has no real fix from the user's point of view. Also, from what I've seen, it comes badly built, but it doesn't really worsen...
I thought you were going to suggest the RTR to him :) especially knowing that the price difference is not pronounced.
rearset said...
You are right about that. The quality difference between the Unicorn and the X-Treme....
pronounced is an understatment...the whole tail assembly is doing the samba even on a slightly bad road...just the other day the pillon footrest took a dive from under the foot of the pillon...the exhaust mount keeps working itself loose.....whew!!...the thirteen year old rx on the other hand only has a little rust on the mudguard....and the X has not even spent that many months on the road.
Xtreme is good bike, HMSI has very bad after-sales. HMSI closes it's service center on Sundays. Whereas Hero Honda puts xtra people on Sundays to service bikes (In Bangalore)
Hi, please answer my queries;
Bike : Hero Honda CBZ
Age : 5-6 years
1 >
Wanted to change my tyres...My old ones(Original fitting) are the Dunlop ones with specifications:
Front- 2.75 , Back- 100 90
Now have almost finalised on the MRF Zapper FS (Front) and the Zapper Q (Back)
Also considering the 120 for back (aesthetic purpose)
Please enlighten me on benefits and drawbacks and any other option possible.
2>
Was interested in Mag wheels(only for aesthetic purpose).I got a deal of 3700 Rs. for Aluminium ones and 4700 for Casting ones.
Firstly, what are the benefits and drawbacks of Mag wheels
Secondly,which of them should i go for, budget also being important, but not the deciding factor
3>
Seems like my shock absorbers(back) are not good anymore,....
Firstly, how do i actually know if i need to change the shock absorbers
Secondly,How is a substitute like a 'Gabriel' brand (6 month warranty)- (for the purpose of less expenditure)
Thanks and Regards;
Prince
Mumbai
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