Honda CB Trigger Vs Yamaha FZ-S

Honda’s CB Trigger goes head-to-head picking up a fight with segment ruler, the Yamaha FZ-S. Can it take down the leader?

Published on Jul 10, 2013 07:03:00 PM

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Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Design and engineering

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Engine, gearbox and performance

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Ride and handling

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Fuel economy

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Verdict

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

Specifications

Honda’s Dazzler hasn’t sent Honda soaring in the 150cc segment, receiving only a lukewarm reception due to its high price and stiff competition. The Dazzler has thus been dropped, replaced by the CB Trigger. Meanwhile, rival Yamaha has been in this premium 150cc segment some time, its feet firmly cemented with the FZ series bikes showing no signs of being easily beaten. Can the CB Trigger do here what the Dazzler failed to achieve?

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