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    Honda 2W Sales Oct 2025 at 6.50 Lakh Units – YoY and MoM Growth

    New Honda Activa – Vlogger Satyam GuptaHonda Two Wheeler sales grew significantly on YoY and MoM sales in Oct 2025, though YTD sales fell into the red
    Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) have reported strong sales in October 2025. Sales grew both in domestic and export markets on a YoY basis. However, even as the company has seen stronger MoM growth, its exports declined sharply. The Honda Activa scooter range, that comprising the Activa 110, Activa 125 and Activa-i, achieved a significant milestone crossing the 35 million unit sales mark.
    Honda Sales Oct 2025 – YoY Vs MoM
    Honda sales improved by 8.85% YoY and by 14.51% on a MoM basis to a total of 6,50,596 units. This included both domestic sales and exports which had stood at 5,97,711 units in Oct 2024. There had been 5,68,164 units sold in Sept 2025. This growth was supported by strong festive demand and improved market sentiment in view of recent GST rate revisions that came into effect from 22nd Sept 2025.
    Honda 2W Sales Oct 2025 and YTD
    Domestic YoY sales were up 8.29% YoY to 5,98,952 units from 5,53,120 units sold in Oct 2024. It related to a 45,832 unit volume increase. With a strong focus on export markets, global demand too ended positively with a 15.82% YoY rise to 51,644 units in the past month from 44,591 units shipped in the same month last year. MoM sales also surged in domestic markets by 18.44% to 5,98,952 units from 5,05,693 units. However, exports fell sharply by 17.33% when compared to 62,471 units of Sept 2025.
    Honda 2W YTD Sales April – Oct 2025
    For the year to date (YRD) period April to October 2025, Honda two wheeler sales declined. Sales fell by 4.54% in domestic markets to 32,78,451 units, down by 1,56,088 units from 34,34,539 units sold in the same period of 2024. Exports on the other hand received more positive attention with a 12.94% rise in shipments to 3,63,161 units in the 7 month period. This was a volume increase of 41,612 units over 3,21,549 units exported in the April to Oct 2024 period. Total YTD sales thus declined by 3.05% to 36,41,612 units from 37,56,088 units.
    Road Safety and CSR Initiatives
    In Oct 2025, HMSI remained committed to its Road Safety initiatives that the company has been conducting on a regular basis. It celebrated the 8th anniversary of Traffic Training Park in Karnal, Haryana and 5th anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
    The company also held a Road Safety Convention in Jabalpur encouraging principals and teachers to build road safety awareness among school children from an early age. In view of a collision-free society by 2050, Honda India Foundation (HIF) also handed over 200 specially equipped Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles to Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Karnataka Police as part of its ‘Sadak Sahayak: Surakshit Marg, Surakshit Jiwan’ project. More

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    Honda Activa Achieves 35 Million Sales Milestone – India’s #1 Scooter

    Honda Activa Achieves 35 Million MilestoneSeveral factors such as reliability, fuel efficiency and practicality have ensured consistently high sales for Honda Activa
    Introduced in India in 2001, Honda Activa has achieved various milestones over the years. The latest record is cumulative sales of 35 million units, comprising the Activa 110, Activa 125 and the Activa-i. This makes the Honda Activa India’s best-selling scooter ever. Let’s get more details on this riveting journey.
    Honda Activa achieves 35 million sales milestone
    It took around 14 years for Honda Activa to reach the 10 million sales milestone. This was achieved in 2015. The next 10 million sales came in just three years in 2018. And now, in 2025, Activa sales have reached the 35-million mark. Activa remains to be the top selling Honda two-wheeler vehicle in India, contributing more than 50% to the brand’s overall sales.
    Honda Activa became popular, as it revolutionized urban mobility with its gearless design. Activa became synonymous with reliability and durability, making it the preferred choice among the masses. The scooter has a simple, yet elegant and practical design that suits everyday needs. Unlike entry-level commuter motorcycles that are mostly used by men, Honda Activa is preferred by a wide range of users regardless of their gender or age.
    There are various other factors that have made Activa a bestseller. For example, Activa generally has low maintenance and replacement parts are easily available. The scooter has strong build quality, ensuring a hassle-free experience for years. With regular servicing, Honda Activa delivers reliable performance without any issues. Honda’s large dealer network and reliable after-sales services have also contributed to Activa’s popularity.
    Honda Activa Features
    Honda has also introduced updates for Activa at regular intervals, in line with industry trends and evolving consumer expectations. Some of the key updates introduced over the years include the combi-brake system, Honda Eco Technology (HET), LED headlamp, digital console, fuel injection (PGM-Fi), eSP, Bluetooth connectivity, smart key with H-Smart technology, TFT screen, USB Type-C charging port and Honda Road Sync connectivity suite.
    Electric Activa holds potential
    With the EV segment registering strong growth, Honda had introduced the Activa electric earlier this year in January. Activa e: is backed by the advanced e-Swap technology, which eliminates the wait time for battery recharge. Users can swap the discharged battery with a fully charged battery in under a minute.
    e-Swap technology also reduces the upfront cost of the electric scooter. Activa electric is currently available at select locations such as Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. As more states are covered, Activa electric sales could witness strong growth. Honda Activa e: has two 1.55 kWh lithium-ion battery packs with IP65 rating.
    Honda Activa e
    Power is supplied to a 6 kW (8.16 PS) electric motor. The scooter has a range of 102 km and top speed of 80 km/h. 0 to 60 km/h is achievable in 7.3 seconds. In comparison, the petrol-powered Activa 110 has a 109.51 cc engine. It generates 8 PS and 9.05 Nm of torque. Activa 125 gets power from a 123.92 cc engine that generates 8.4 PS and 10.5 Nm of torque. More

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    Honda EV Outlier Concept Unveiled – Shows Future Bike Designs

    Honda EV Outlier Concept Unveiled (Right)At the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda Motor Co showcased a multitude of concepts and prototypes for vehicles designed to go on land, sea, skies and even outer space (we kid you not). While the 0 Alpha Concept and Super-One Prototype are pretty interesting, Honda’s EV Outlier Concept stands out for all the good reasons. Let’s take a closer look.
    Honda EV Outlier Concept
    If you are wondering what Honda EV Outlier Concept is, it is a preview of Honda’s design direction for motorcycles beyond 2030 calendar year. EV Outlier Concept umbrella is Honda’s take on a futuristic electric motorcycle and it might spawn a production-spec version as soon as 2030. It looks like it came right out of a Cyberpunk world.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased
    EV Outlier Concept seems to be a continuation of two other electric mobility concepts showcased by Honda at 2024 EICMA Show last year. These are called EV Fun Concept and EV Urban Concept, where the former is an electric street fighter and latter is an electric scooter. EV Urban Concept was showcased alongside EV Outlier Concept as well.
    As the name suggests, EV Outlier Concept, is much more, well, outlandish than the two concepts showcased last year. It is a long motorcycle with an outlandishly long wheelbase. It features a futuristic mainframe which looks like a monocoque perimeter. Interestingly, it features a single-seat that gets back and lateral supports as well.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled
    Behind this seat is a giant LED tail light signature. At the front, we have a transparent body panel that covers headlight and front forks for maximum aerodynamics. There seems to be rear view cameras on this concept that are projecting feed on a giant horizontal instrument cluster.
    In-Wheel Motors for Design Freedom
    With EV Outlier Concept, Honda has crammed two electric motors. However, they are both integrated into the massive wheels. One motor on one wheel for dual-motor AWD setup. Because motors are integrated into its wheels, Honda has liberated a lot of space under the frame to incorporate as much battery as they physically can along with sophisticated components.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased
    We have massive single disc brake setup at both ends. Because this is not a conventional mainframe, footpegs stem out of the main spine on top, which is very unusual. Front gets telescopic forks, while rear seems to be a mono-shock.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased More

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    2026 Honda CB1000 GT Leaked Ahead Of Launch – Versys 1100 Rival

    2026 Honda CB1000 GT Leaked After unveiling Honda CB1000 F neo retro motorcycle earlier this month, we now get to see leaked images of a new ADV motorcycle based on the CB1000 platform. This ADV powered by a four-pot engine is leaked from Australian homologation documents. Australian media is covering it as CB1000 GT, as […] More

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    Honda V3R 2025 EICMA Debut Likely – World’s 1st Bike With Electric Compressor

    Honda V3R 2025 Eicma Debut Likely While not official, Honda V3R (E-Compressor) could have a displacement of around 900 cc, generating more than 100 hp Honda has several innovations to its credit, such as the Uni-Cam engine, self-balancing tech, e:DCT, E-Clutch, eSP and advanced airbag system. The latest technology from Honda making headlines is the […] More

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    2026 Honda Rebel 300 Gets E-Clutch – Two Colour Options

    2026 Honda Rebel 300 With its cost-effective design and integration, Honda’s E-Clutch setup is making its way to smaller-capacity bikes Honda E-Clutch was first introduced with CB650R and CBR650R. While it’s a new tech, Honda has ensured that it can be fitted with existing engines without carrying out major tweaks. Other Honda bikes that already […] More

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    2026 Honda CB650R and CBR650R Launched – New Colours

    2026 Honda CBR650R and CB650R MY26 Honda CB650R gets four new colour options, whereas the CBR650R gets a new matte black option while retaining the earlier red colour Introduced in 2019, the Honda CB650R and CBR650R duo have emerged as popular options across several markets. A major update for these bikes was the introduction of […] More

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    Honda CB1000F Neo-Retro Launched – Starts JPY 1.4 Million (Rs 8.17 Lakh)

    Honda CB1000F Neo-Retro Launched While based on the CB1000 Hornet, Honda CB1000F has undergone some significant changes to the engine and ride dynamics In a welcome development for enthusiasts, Honda has unveiled the production version of the CB1000F neo-retro motorcycle. Earlier this year, the bike was revealed in concept form. Honda CB1000F is currently available […] More