Plate Number Blues

Almost two months gone, close to 5k kilometers traveled and our Honda Bravo is still running without a plate number. I've dropped by the shop where we bought the unit several times and all I get were lame excuses and promises that are bound to broken with a 100 percent certainty. Frustration is an understatement.

And so I've decided starting this week to drop by the shop daily. I've just sent a text message to them reminding them of their obligation. Sadly, no reply yet.

I've also contacted the Honda forum moderator and informed him/her of our predicament. I did so because the store staff mentioned something about the clearance provided to them by the manufacturer, whatever it is, has expired. And so I sent the moderator an email to get their side of the story. Unfortunately, same as the vendor, no replies received yet and a follow-up would be necessary.

Are they conniving? I don't know. I just hope something is happening in the background and hopefully, our Bravo will get its well-deserved plate number before All Saints Day.

Honda Bravo Motorcycle

I recently acquired a brand new Honda Bravo through the kindness of my father-in-law exactly a week after my Wave 125 was stolen.  It is not a gift by the way but the terms of payment is pay whenever I can. It is also his daughter's motorcycle after all since it is her name that is written in the receipt.

I love almost everything about this motorcycle. Yeah, it doesn't run as fast as my previous motorcycle but I really love the suspension and the exotic look. It is a head-turner although most people's comments are in the negative. I'm reading the forums and there are mixed reviews regarding this motorcycle. A guy even commented that he cannot believe that Honda, with all the prestige associated with the brand would release such an ugly duckling. I don't care really...

As of today I've logged more than 4500 kms with this motorcycle. Nothing breaks yet except for the flat rear tire last week. I don't think the rear tire would last for another 5k kms as the grooves are starting to disappear. On my old Wave125, the stock Dunlop lasted for a year or 17k kms in the odometer. Bravo comes with Inoue tire as default.

I'm planning to change to a wider rear tire, Dunlop TT900 90/80 would be ok I think. But then I also need to buy a wider rim, 1.85 for that low profile look. I've got an spare rear hub for Wave125 and hopefully it will fit the Bravo. I'd call this Oplan Palapad.

Don't get this motorcycle if you're more of a speed freak. Reality check, it is a mere 100cc. But this motorcycle handles quite well and inspires confidence so I tend to cruise faster than most vehicles on the road. This is unacceptable to some riders and then the chase begins. I drive defensively but I'm also driving like I stole this motorcycle specially on open roads. Hearing the exhaust roar really makes my day. You won't see me smiling though as I'm wearing a face mask and helmet of course. Also the brakes are more than adequate-even better than Wave 125 in my opinion.

So how fast is this Honda Bravo? I can only tell you from my personal experience. 80kph is easily attainable but I cruise at a little over 90kph. That is on level surface and at full throttle, my Bravo clocks almost 100kph. It never hits the 100kph or more unless it is a downgrade.

I think I'll have a lot of fun with this motorcycle in days and years to come. I'm lovin' it.


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