The CBS upgrade continues as the upcoming safety norms are less than three weeks away and the latest motorcycles to receive the tech are the Honda Dream Yuga and Livo commuters. The two bikes join the CD 110 Deluxe in the list of CBS-equipped models in Honda’s portfolio in the Indian market.
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The CBS has resulted in a marginal price hike. Honda Dream Yuga CBS retails at approximately INR 560 more over the non-CBS model (INR 54,247*) and could be purchased for INR 54,807*. The Honda Livo CBS could be yours for INR 57,539* (drum brake version) and INR 59,950* (front disc brake variant). For reference, the CD 110 Dream CBS was launched in India at INR 50,028* for the STD variant and INR 51,528* for the DLX version.
| Model | Ex-showroom price* |
| Honda CD 110 Dream | INR 50,028 |
| Honda Dream Yuga | INR 54,807 |
| Honda Livo | INR 57,539 (drum) / INR 59,950 (disc) |
| Bajaj Platina 110 | INR 49,197 |
| TVS Radeon | INR 48,400 |
| TVS Star City Plus | INR 53,364 |
| Hero HF Deluxe | INR 40,400 |
*Prices mentioned above are ex-showroom Delhi
Apart from the addition of CBS, the motorcycles continue to feature the same mechanical specifications as before. The engines would receive a major upgrade in 2020 when the BS-VI emission norms come into effect. Till then, the Honda Dream Yuga and Honda Livo would use a 109.19 cc, air cooled, 4-stroke engine that delivers 8.31 bhp of power at 7,500 rpm and 9.09 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a four-speed gearbox.
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Anchoring department of the Dream Yuga comprises 130 mm drum brakes on both ends while the Livo comes with the option of a 240 mm disc brake at the front. The Dream Yuga is aimed to attract mature buyers while the Livo is targeted to a younger audience who are looking for a budget motorcycle. The styling reflects the same, and the Livo comes with a relatively muscular look while the Dream Yuga adapts subtle visual cues.
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Conventional telescopic forks at the front and twin-sided springs at the rear perform shock absorption tasks. Both Honda Dream Yuga and Honda Livo feature 80/100-18 section tubeless tyres on both ends.
Update: Honda Dream Yuga was discontinued last year.
