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New Honda CB 350 – Prithiraj ChowdhuryHonda has posted a double-digit YoY and MoM growth in domestic sales in April 2024 with the Activa and CB Shine together commanding a 70% shareHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), has registered outstanding domestic sales growth in April 2024. The company sold a total of 4,81,046 units in domestic markets while exports stood at 60,900 units, taking total sales to 5,41,946 units. Honda 2W sales in April 2024 improved by 42.20% YoY to 4,81,046 units, up from 3,38,290 units sold in April 2023. This was a volume growth of 1,42,756 units.Honda 2W YoY Domestic SalesHonda Activa scooter commanded the sales list with 2,60,300 units sold in the past month, a 5.81% YoY growth from 2,46,016 units sold in the same month last year. Currently commanding a 54.11% share in the company portfolio, the Activa scooter was also the best-selling scooter in the country last month.Honda Two Wheeler Sales April 2024At No. 2 was the CB Shine with 1,21,338 units sold, a 35.94% YoY growth when compared to 89,261 units sold in April 2023. Together, the Activa and CB Shine commanded a 70% share in terms of sales and were the only models to surpass sales above the 1 lakh unit mark.Honda Unicorn was the third best-selling model for the brand with 25,889 units sold last month. It was followed by the Dio scooter with 23,182 units sold and Shine 100 of which the company sold 21,413 units. Shine 100 commuter bike has crossed the 3 lakh unit sales milestone, in 1 year since launch. It takes on the Hero HF Deluxe and Bajaj Platina in its segment.Honda Two Wheeler Sales April 2024 – YoY comparisonThe sales list also included Honda SP160 (8,260 units), Livo (7,189 units), Dream (6,801 units) and  Hornet 2.0 (2,374 units). The company has reported a YoY decline in sales for the Hness 350 by 39.40% to 1,826 units in April 2024 whereas sales had stood at 3,013 units in the same month last year. The company’s CB range of bikes also posted good sales with the CB350 (1,441 units),  CB200X (632 units), CB300 (351 units) and CB500 (35 units). There were also 15 units of the XL750 sold last month but 0 units of the Gold Wing.Honda Two Wheeler Sales April 2024 – MoM comparisonHonda 2W MoM Domestic SalesPosting a 34.38% MoM growth in domestic sales from 3,57,962 units sold in March 2024, Honda has seen each of its models report significant sales growth except for the Hness 350 and CB350, sales of which ended in the red along with the Gold Wing.Activa scooter sales improved by 66.93% MoM from 1,55,931 units sold in March 2024. It was followed by the CB Shine with a 1.05% MoM growth from 1,20,080 units sold in March 2024 while Unicorn sales improved by 34.69%. Dio and Shine 100 saw marginal improvement in MoM sales while Honda SP160 and Livo sales increased by 71.55% and 107.59% respectively.Honda Dream and Hornet too were well received in domestic markets marking a 42.61% and 118.20% MoM growth though sales of the Hness 350 and CB350 dipped by 12.42% and 1.10% respectively. The company’s CB range saw improved sales with the CB200X, CB300 and CB500 each posting double digit MoM growth. The XL750 sales grew by 7.14% while Goldwing sales were down 100%. More

2025 Honda Dio 125 Debuts As 2025 Elite 125In Brazil, 2025 Honda Dio 125 has been launched in the form of Elite 125 and gets new colours that we don’t get in IndiaDio is among the best-selling scooters in India and is a lethal weapon in Honda’s arsenal. This scooter has seen great popularity in the ASEAN markets and in India. The same has been launched in Brazil for the first time and it replaces the Elite 125 sold there. Where naming is concerned, Honda is sticking to the Elite 125, as it is more familiar in Brazil than Dio name.2025 Honda Dio 125 DebutsElite 125 was the most affordable scooter on sale in Brazil from Honda. It had a polarising design and split opinions in many. Not easy on the eyes, to put it mildly. The futuristic design had excessive cuts, creases and design elements, which wasn’t cup of tea. The new Elite 125 (Dio 125 in India) is a much more mature design in comparison.2025 Honda Elite 125Honda has launched the new 2025 Elite 125 in just one variant priced at 12,966 Brazilian Real, which turns out to be Rs. 2.11 lakh in today’s currency exchange rates. 2025 Honda Elite 125 in Brazil gets four colour choices – Ross White, Lumiar Silver Metallic, Maceio Red and Mystery Blue Metallic.In comparison, India-spec Honda Dio 125 gets Pearl Deep Ground Grey, Mat Axis Grey Metallic, Mat Sangria Red Metallic, Pearl Nightster Black, Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Sports Red, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue. It is not like the grass is greener on the other side, but few colours on 2025 Elite 125 look better.2025 Honda Elite 125 ColoursEspecially the Red, Blue and White shades on Brazilian model look nice and clean with minimal stickers. We wish 2025 Honda Dio 125 when launched in India, get these colour combinations too.Specs and FeaturesWhen compared to the previous Elite 125 in Brazil, the new model is larger in all dimensions and looks more substantial. On top of that, new model packs a lower seat height and a larger under-seat storage for convenience. Speaking of convenience, new model brings an external fuel filler cap, which is better engineering than the conventional under-seat solution.2025 Honda Elite 125Dry weight of this scooter is 100 kg. Considering that it is almost identical to Honda Dio 125 (India-spec), kerb weight should be around 104 kg. Where cycle parts are concerned, front RSU telescopic forks get 90mm travel, rear single-sided mono-shock has 70mm travel, 190mm front petal disc and rear 130mm drum brakes are similar to Indian model.Wheels are 12-inches in size and alloys and 2025 Honda Elite 125 in Brazil gets Pirelli Angel scooter tyres. Features-wise, Honda doesn’t seem to be advertising Smart Key and H-Smart Technology with Elite 125 in Brazil, something we get on Dio 125. LED headlights, fully digital instrument cluster are present in Elite 125 too.2025 Honda Elite 125The scooter draws power from a 123.9cc single-cylinder air-cooled 2V SOHC engine that is capable of generating 8.2 bhp of peak power and 10.4 Nm of peak torque. When compared to previous Elite 125, power is down, but the newer model brings an ISG with silent start feature along with engine stop/start feature. More

Honda Patents New 160cc Scooter in IndiaIf launched, new Honda Stylo 160 scooter will rival 150cc Vespa scooters, Aprilia SR and SXR 160, Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160Being the best-selling scooter brand in India, Honda’s reign in this segment has been evident for a very long time. This success is backed by the ever-popular Activa scooter. Especially the 110cc one. What about more premium higher capacity scooters from Honda? Their recent Honda Stylo 160 design trademark in India might give you the answer.New Honda Stylo 160 Design Patented In IndiaAs the aspiration to own more premium vehicles is increasing among Indian buyers, there are a lot of scooter buyers who want to upgrade to a bigger scooter instead of a motorcycle. Practicality of a flat floorboard and under-seat storage along with a scooter’s unisex approach might be reasons for this.Honda Patents New 160cc Scooter in IndiaEither way, passion is high. Yamaha is offering Aerox 155 sporty scooter and Hero is launching Xoom 160 ADV-style scooter. Honda might be feeling left behind and may be contemplating a large capacity scooter for India. The recently patented Honda Stylo 160 might just be the answer to that.After patenting the previous gen Stylo 160 in India a couple of months ago, Honda has now patented the newer model that is currently on sale only in Indonesia. It is a neo-retro style scooter that should appeal to many, owing to its timeless appeal.2024 Honda Stylo 160cc Scooter featuresThe hexagonal LED headlights, round ORVMs, C-shaped front apron-mounted turn indicators are notable design attributes. There are six colour options – Royal Green, Royal Matte White, Royal Matte Black, Glam Red, Glam Black and Glam Beige. Only the first three colour options get single-channel ABS, while the latter three only get CBS.2024 Honda Stylo 160cc Scooter – 45 kmpl mileageORVMs are body coloured and Honda has used contrasting colours on floorboard, handlebar grips and seat covers. Depending on colours, Honda is offering either black or silver front RSU telescopic forks and either black or Bronze 12-inch alloy wheels. Features include a fully digital instrument cluster, full-LED lighting, Honda Smart Key, USB charger and many more.Will it launch in India?Where powertrains are concerned, Honda Stylo 160 will be powered by a 156.9 cc, liquid-cooled, 4V, single-cylinder engine. It is capable of generating 15.4 PS of peak power and 13.8 Nm of peak torque. Honda promises a fuel efficiency figure of 45 km/L.2024 Honda Stylo 160cc Scooter featuresWhile India is the world’s largest market for scooters and motorcycles, the lion’s share of volume is generated by lower-capacity budget commuter offerings. That is true with both scooters and motorcycles. More scooter makers are venturing into large displacement offerings to cater to premium-tier buyers and enthusiasts.Being the market leader, Honda might be compelled to launch a higher displacement offering. Honda is known to protect their IPs in as many markets as possible and this might just be a routine in that regard. However, we wish Honda to consider launching Stylo 160 in India.2024 Honda Stylo 160cc Scooter features More

New Honda ActivaHonda has become No 1 two wheeler brand in India, overtaking Hero MotoCorp in April 2024 by 8,361 unitsIn a historic turn of events, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has emerged victorious over longstanding rival Hero MotoCorp, reshaping the hierarchy of the Indian two-wheeler market. For years, Hero has reigned as the undisputed champion, but April 2024 marked a pivotal moment as Honda surged ahead, outperforming its rival and clinching the coveted top spot.Two Wheeler Total Sales April 2024 – YoY ComparisonHonda led the charge with a staggering 44.62% year-on-year growth, achieving a total sales figure of 5,41,946 units in April 2024. This remarkable feat marks a substantial increase of 1,67,199 units compared to the corresponding period last year, solidifying Honda’s dominance in the market with a 27.47% share. Majority of Honda sales in India are thanks to their Activa brand of scooters.Two Wheeler Cumulative Sales April 2024Hero MotoCorp slipped to No 2, notching up a commendable 34.71% growth, with sales reaching 5,33,585 units. Despite facing stiff competition, Hero managed to carve out a 27.04% market share in the list. Hero’s star sales performer is the Splendor motorcycle, which is also the No 1 motorcycle in India.TVS Motor Company recorded a robust growth of 27.07%, clocking in at 3,74,592 units in April 2024. Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto Ltd. and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. showcased commendable performances, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Bajaj’s sales figures stood at 3,41,789 units, reflecting a growth rate of 18.68%, while Suzuki witnessed a 12.00% increase, selling 99,377 units. Both brands continued to command significant market shares of 17.32% and 5.04%, respectively. Royal Enfield, revered for its iconic retro-style bikes, also experienced a notable upswing, with sales climbing by 11.94% to reach 81,870 units.Two Wheeler Total (Sales + Exports) – April 2024Two Wheeler Total Sales April 2024 – MoM ComparisonTaking a look at the month on month sales performance, Honda marked a substantial increase of 1,55,491 units in April 2024, compared to March. Hero sales figures reached 5,33,585 units in April, reflecting an 8.80% month-on-month growth.TVS recorded sales of 3,74,592 units, reflecting an 8.75% month-on-month increase, while Bajaj achieved figures of 3,41,789 units, marking an 8.89% growth compared to March. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. encountered a slight decline in sales, with figures dipping to 99,377 units in April. Royal Enfield witnessed a growth in sales, with figures totalling 81,870 units last month, growing from 75,551 units in March 2024.Despite this monumental shift, the competition between Honda and Hero is far from over. Both brands are expected to intensify their efforts, leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities to regain or maintain their positions at the helm of the two-wheeler market. More

New Honda Activa 125Honda 2W sales showed off outstanding growth both in domestic and global markets in March 2024Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI), a leading two wheeler maker in India has reported exceptional growth in March 2024. Total sales (domestic + exports) stood at 3,85,629 units in March 2024, up from 2,11,318 units sold in March 2023 relating to a 45% growth. MoM sales however, suffered a setback from 4,58,217 units sold in February 2024.Honda Domestic Sales March 2014 – Activa Scooter Commands 43.56% ShareHonda two wheeler sales in domestic markets grew by 81.21% YoY to 3,57,962 units. There had been 1,97,542 units sold in March 2023 relating to a 1,60,420 unit volume growth. Once again it was the Honda Activa that claimed a top spot with sales figures leading over each of the other models in the company portfolio by huge numbers.Honda 2W Sales Breakup March 2024Honda Activa sales dipped 15.88% YoY to 1,55,931 units sold in March 2024 down from 1,85,370 units sold in March 2023. This was a 29,439 unit volume decline with the Activa commanding a 43.56% share in the company portfolio. Honda Activa was the top selling scooter in FY24 with 22,54,537 units sold in the said period. The Honda Dio scooter also found mention on this list at No. 7.At No. 2 was the CB Shine with a massive 1265.79% YoY improvement in sales to 1,20,080 units, up from just 8,792 units sold in March 2023. It was followed by the Dio scooter with a 4960.92% YoY improvement to 23,179 units sold in March 2024 from 458 units sold in March 2023. The new Shine 100 reported 21,241 unit sales in the past month followed by the Unicorn with 19,221 units sales and SP160 of which the company sold 4,815 units in March 2024.Honda 2W Sales Breakup March 2024Honda Dream (4,769 units) and Livo (3,463 units) saw a massive 476800% and 86475% YoY growth in sales. However, sales of the Hness 350 dipped by 28.20% YoY to 2,085 units from 2,904 units sold in March 2023. Honda Hness 350 was the 7th best-selling bike in the 300-500cc range in March 2024. The list also included the CB350 (1,457 units), Hornet 2.0 (1,088 units), CB200X (349 units), CB300 (232 units), CB500 (30 units) and XL750 (14 units) out of which the CB200 has reported a 17350% YoY growth while others are relatively new comers added to the company portfolio. Goldwing trailed the list with 8 units sold last month.Honda 2W Exports Breakup March 2024Honda Exports March 2024Honda exports improved two fold in March 2024 to 27,667 units, up 100.83% over 13,776 units shipped in March 2023. This was a volume growth of 13,891 units with most models in the company portfolio experiencing a YoY growth. The Navi scooter has stood in top form with a 28.30% YoY improvement in exports to 7,758 units from 6,047 units shipped in March 2023 to command a 28.04% share in the export list.CB Shine was at No. 2 with a 601% YoY growth from 500 units exported in March 2023 to 3,505 units in the past month. It was also the Shine 100 that saw 3,152 unit exports last month. Exports of the Activa scooter improved by 323.08% YoY to 2,850 units in March 2024 from 676 units shipped in March 2023. Dio exports grew by 1.64% to 2,854 units last month followed by 2,530 units of Dio 125.Outstanding growth in exports were reported for Honda Dream, up 1385.15% YoY to 1,500 units from just 101 units shipped in March 2023. It was followed by the Livo with a 1100% YoY improvement in exports to 1,200 units while Hness 350 saw a 2060% YoY growth to 864 units from just 40 units shipped in March 2023. The export list also included the SP 160 (720 units), X Blade (520 units), Hornet 160R (180 units) and CB350 (24 units) out of which it was the X Blade that was the only model in the company portfolio to post a YoY decline in exports. More

Honda 350 Scrambler Render based on leaked sketchRE Classic 350, Standard Jawa and Jawa 350 are the rivals to Honda CB350 and upcoming Scrambler version will take on Yezdi Scrambler and upcoming Hunter 450Where classic and neo-retro motorcycles are concerned, the market has a massive shift in gravity in favour of Royal Enfield. Honda is expanding its lineup CB350 lineup to incorporate a new Scrambler and an ADV to rival Royal Enfield offerings as seen from patent designs. We rendered what Honda’s 350c Scrambler could look like based on patents.Honda CB350 Scrambler RenderedOne must be wondering Honda already offers a Scrambler-ish offering based on the CB350 platform. Yes, we’re talking about CB350 RS which is also on sale in Japan as GB350 S. This CB350 RS gets unique and sporty front and rear fenders along with a slightly different seat design over H’ness CB350.Honda 350cc Scrambler – Sketch leaksHowever, the latest design patents filed by Honda show many more changes than what we saw between H’ness CB350 and CB350 RS. So, this motorcycle might be positioned as a whole new product, rather than just a variant of CB350. Rendering artist Pratyush Rout has penned down these differences into photo-realistic renders.Honda 350 Scrambler RenderFor starters, Honda’s latest patents show an all-new fuel tank that is much larger than what the company currently offer. It is taller too and has more cuts and creases to achieve a chiseled look. There are decently designed knee recesses on the fuel tank, enabling the rider to grip the motorcycle more efficiently.Honda 350 Scrambler RenderFuel tank has an exposed frame which could be used to expand practicality. With the frame, Honda will not only increase luggage carrying capacity, it also increase versatility by allowing it to carry jerry cans for extra fuel for long escapades into the wilderness. Other notable changes seen in our render that reflect Honda’s design patents are a smaller side body panel and a much lower seat height.Honda 350 Scrambler RenderIn keeping with Honda’s current theme we went with a single-piece ribbed pattern seat design while patent design had split seats. Other than that, our render has almost similar componentry between them and the same 348.36 cc engine that generates around 21 bhp and 30 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.Honda’s strategy with 350cc Scrambler and ADVRoyal Enfield currently dominates the classic and neo-retro motorcycle genre in India. They even have a massive market share in the ADV segment with New Himalayan. However, most of RE’s sales come from 350cc motorcycles. Over 60K 350cc REs were sold last month accounting for 93% of RE’s total market share.Honda 350 Scrambler RenderBut Royal Enfield’s 350cc portfolio lacks lifestyle vehicles like Scramblers and ADVs. For those, you need to go to 450cc segment which can cost up to Rs. 4 lakh (on road, Karnataka). Honda is tackling Royal Enfield with lifestyle vehicles in the lower 350cc segment that should be less pricey. Yezdi is doing something similar with their portfolio too.Also read – Honda CB 350 ADV rendered. More

Image for illustration purpose.When launched, Honda Activa Electric will rival the family electric scooters like Ather Rizta, Ola S1 X+ and TVS iQube to name a fewIndia being the largest 2W market in the world, poses a stellar proposition for 2W manufacturers to offer a diverse portfolio, touching a wider audience base. EVs are more of a lucrative option today than they ever did. One of India’s leading 2W manufacturers, Honda, is exploring the promising EV route and the first offering might hit the roads in FY 2025.Legacy 2W manufacturers such as HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) currently lack an electric offering in India. HMSI is poised to redefine Indian 2W electric mobility space with an upcoming EV based on the mighty Activa brand.Honda Activa EV Launch PlansActiva is currently India’s best-selling scooter by a huge margin and has been that way for well over a decade. Associating an EV with the massively popular Activa brand will establish a sense of familiarity. Recent reports suggest HMSI intends to expand its production capacity to incorporate new assembly lines for Activa Electric.If you may recall, HMSI scaled back its expansion plans ahead of stricter BS6 emission norms implementation. Covid-19-related atrocities soon followed and the company’s expansion plans were put on hold until now. In an attempt to scale up production capacity, HMSI has added two new manufacturing lines at their Gujarat and Karnataka plants.Honda ActivaThe new third line at Gujarat plant is projected to bring around 6.6 lakh units of additional volume. A dedicated EV manufacturing line is said to be in the works and might go operational in FY25 to meet growing demands for both 2W ICE and electric vehicles. Combined, the total increment in capacity hovers around 9 lakh units per annum mark.Will Activa Electric be among the biggest impacts on 2W market?Post Covid-19, the market is falling back to its former glory and HMSI is eying to get closer to its peak performance of 5.9 million units in FY19. Past financial year has awarded Honda with a 13% growth in domestic sales with around 4.5 million units in volume and a 25% market share of the total 2W industry of India.Today, India is among the leading economies of the world. Better distribution of incomes, sustained economic growth, normal rainfall, increasing population and increasing consumption among the population can prove to be a perfect recipe for significant growth in the 2W market from both urban and rural areas.Considering the gargantuan popularity of Activa in India, we would reckon upcoming Activa EV might prove to be India’s biggest scooter launch in almost a decade. Considering the conservative and non gimmicky approach to ICE Activa, Honda might strike the right balance between features and pricing to dominate India’s e-scooter market.Source More

Honda CB350 RS CustomThe stock 348cc single cylinder air-cooled engine on this custom Honda CB350RS by Magical Racing generates 20 PS and 29 NmHonda’s rival to Royal Enfield Classic 350, CB350 has been one of the popular classic motorcycles on sale in India. There are three variations of CB350 on sale and the sportiest of this bunch is CB350RS, a scrambler-esque motorcycle. A custom Honda CB350RS by Magical Racing gets carbon fibre parts from Magical Racing in Japan.Custom Honda CB350RS By Magical RacingThis CB350 series has spawned three body styles till now and multiple optional packs offering customers some kind of personalisation options right from the OEM. That said, a full-on custom offering with accentuated sportiness is a good proposition for Honda CB350RS and that’s exactly what Magical Racing is aiming for.Honda CB350 RS CustomFor starters, Honda manufactures the CB350 lineup in India and exports it to Japan. CB350 H’ness is sold as GB350, CB350 RS as GB350 S and the newest CB350 (Classic) as GB350 C in Japan. Magical Racing has selected GB350 S owing to its sportiness and has worked its magic on it.Magical Racing did not go overboard with its sportiness criteria and achieved a completely different-looking motorcycle. Instead, what Magical Racing has done is in keeping with the vision Honda had while creating Honda CB350RS. In that regard, we can see subtle changes that lend a sportier appeal than stock.Honda CB350 RS CustomOther notable changesThe main highlight is the carbon fibre ORVM codenamed “NK-1 Mirror” which uses a Type 6 head and 10 mm thread. Other changes we can spot are an FRP rear tail tidy that looks much better than stock. Also notable is an open-type chain cover that looks more industrial and raw, perfectly complementing the new short rear fender.Honda CB350 RS CustomMatching the short rear fender is a short front fender. Both fenders get an option of either a silver finish or a matte black finish. Brackets for both FRP fenders are made of stainless steel. Adding a dash of retro-ness is a short fly screen that is also offered in either silver finish or matte black.These components are from TCW and the stickers on front and rear fenders along with front windscreen come with the package and are optional. Another notable attribute of this build is that lighting elements are kept stock. Metzeler Tourance Next tyres will add a dash of sportiness to the stock vehicle’s dynamics.Honda CB350 RS CustomMagical Racing has established a good unison of carbon fibre, stainless steel and aluminium and achieved a slightly sportier look that should appeal to many. Powertrain is kept stock too. The same 348.36cc air-cooled engine as the stock donor bike develops 21 PS of peak power and 29 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. More