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New Honda Cafe Racer Design LeakedActual images of the bike have been used for registration and not sketches, indicating that production could commence soon
For enthusiasts who prefer retro-themed motorcycles, Honda is working on a brand-new cafe racer. Registration images from Japan reveal striking visuals, with a complete view of the bike’s hardware. Honda’s new cafe racer will be slotted in the 300cc segment, where it will rival the established players from brands like Triumph, BMW, KTM and others.
New Honda Retro Cafe Racer
Retro styling is evident with the circular headlamp and bar-end rear-view mirrors. The bike also gets a circular instrument pod, likely to be a digital unit. Retro theme is further enhanced with the use of wire-spoke wheels. These will come in handy when negotiating unpaved pathways.
New Honda Cafe Racer Design Leaked
For practical convenience, it is possible that the spoked wheels could use tubeless tyres instead of conventional tubed type tyres. The lighting setup is expected to be all-LED. With its compact profile, Honda’s new cafe racer is designed to deliver agile performance. The bike has a chiselled fuel tank with sharp bends that enhance its aggressive stance and give it a muscular look.
Knee recesses on the fuel tank ensure enhanced ergonomics, stability and control. These will be useful while cornering and aggressive riding in race-like environments. The bike has a rider-only seat with a scooped central section. Seat height is likely below 800 mm, something that will further improve control and handling.
New Honda Cafe Racer Design Leaked
Other highlights include a retro-styled, minimalistic looking upswept exhaust. It seems to be missing a catalytic converter, which raises questions about the bike’s launch prospects in markets with stricter emission norms. In its current form, the bike may not comply with the latest BS6 and Euro 5+ emission standards. However, the catalytic converter can be added in the production version and it may not be required for registration purposes in Japan.
Engine and specs
Honda’s new cafe racer is likely to derive power from a 300 cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine. It could be the same unit as in use with other Honda bikes such as Honda CB 300 F (Indonesia) or Honda CB 300 F Twister (Brazil). This engine makes 24.5 hp / 25.5 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
New Honda Cafe Racer Design Leaked
Assuming that the new cafe racer is likely to have a lightweight profile, it will have a higher power-to-weight ratio. Talking about hardware, Honda’s new cafe racer has USD forks at front and a monoshock rear suspension. Braking setup comprises disc brakes at both ends, likely around 300 mm at front and 220 mm at the rear. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
The bike has a backbone frame and two-armed rear swing arm. Kerb weight of the bike is expected to be around 150 kg. Other highlights include low-set, pulled-back handlebars and centrally positioned foot pegs. It is not certain when Honda’s new café racer bike will be launched in India. It will surely be useful here, as Honda is looking to race ahead of Hero MotoCorp in the two-wheeler space. More

Honda Activa : Image – Rourkela SHINESHonda 2W sales grew both on a YoY and MoM basis indicating strong demand across markets
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced sales figures for January 2025. The company has witnessed strong growth both in domestic and export markets. Total sales (domestic + exports) grew to 4,44,847 units in Jan 2025 showing off a 6.07% YoY growth from 4,19,395 units sold in Jan 2024.
Honda 2W Sales Jan 2025
On a MoM basis as well, the company has seen even more elevated sales growth of 44.39%. There had been 3,08,083 units sold in Dec 2024. This related to a 1,36,764 unit volume increase. In Jan 2025, Honda Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters were opened for bookings at a down payment of Rs 1,000. With good response received, deliveries are set to be effected from this month.
Prices have also been announced and Activa e: and QC1 have been priced at Rs. 1,17,000 and Rs. 90,000 respectively (ex-showroom Bengaluru). Honda 2W sales in domestic markets reflected a 5.35% YoY improvement to 4,02,977 units. This was a 20,465 unit volume increase from 3,82,512 units sold in Jan 2024. Domestic sales command a 90.59% share.
Exports however, saw double digit growth of 13.52% YoY to 41,870 units in Jan 2025. This was well over 36,883 units sold in Jan 2024 relating to a 4,987 unit growth in volume. Exports contribute 9.41% to company sales. Sales grew even more significantly on a month-on-month (MoM) basis in Jan 2025 setting off the New Year on a promising note.
Honda 2W Sales Jan 2025
Sales in domestic markets witnessed a 48.74% growth from 2,70,919 units sold in Dec 2024. This was a hefty volume increase of 1,32,058 units. Exports saw a 12.66% MoM progress at 41,870 units which related to a 4,706 unit volume growth from 37,164 units shipped in Dec 2024.
Honda also saw its year-to-date (YTD) sales at 49,81,767 units. This was during the period April 2024 to Jan 2025. It included 45,41,323 units in terms of domestic sales while 4,40,444 units were exported. This outstanding growth in cumulative YTD sales indicates sustained demand for Honda’s 2W lineup in both domestic and global markets.
Honda’s Compliance with OBD2B Standards
Honda has now introduced OBD2B compliant models of Activa, Livo, and Dio. Each of these offer advanced features along with improved fuel efficiency and lower auto emissions. New editions of the CB650R and CBR650R have also been introduced, further scaling up the company’s premium motorcycle portfolio. More

Honda Rebel 250As the e-clutch system can be paired with existing powertrains, Honda is likely to introduce this feature with more bikes in the future
Last year, Honda unveiled its innovative e-clutch system. It was initially offered with two models – CBR 650R and CB 650R. The e-clutch significantly improves overall ride dynamics for all users including beginners and advanced riders.
Honda Rebel 250 Automatic
Initially, the e-clutch option with Honda Rebel 250 will be available only in Japan. Honda has developed the e-clutch as a system that can be retrofitted with existing engines. There could be some minimal requirements for installing the e-clutch. But it is likely that it can be paired with several of Honda’s existing engines. As major changes are not required for integrating the e-clutch, Honda is able to offer it as an optional feature.
Honda Rebel 250cc
Honda Rebel 250 Standard edition is available at a starting price of Rs 638,000 yen (approx. Rs 3.56 lakh). The e-clutch variant of Rebel 250 starts at 693,000 yen (Rs 3.87 lakh). That means the e-clutch option will cost users around Rs 30,000 more. That’s a small price to pay for the various benefits that are available with the e-clutch. Clutchless systems have also been developed by other brands such as KTM.
Honda Rebel 250 Automatic – Key benefits
With Honda’s e-clutch setup, users don’t have to worry about engaging the clutch during starting, stopping or shifting gears. Using electronic controls, the system automatically engages and disengages the clutch. However, if users want to manually engage the clutch, they can do that as well. This will benefit users who may be accustomed to using a manual clutch.
Similarly, advanced users who seek a more responsive experience with the bike will also benefit. The option to use or not to use the clutch is something that makes Honda’s e-clutch system truly remarkable. Gear shifts are performed as usual with the foot. Folks choosing the Rebel 250 e-clutch variant will find it much easier to navigate through the busy city streets. Gear shifts will become a lot smoother. Users can focus on riding, instead of going through the hassle of manually operating the clutch.
Honda Rebel 250 is equipped with a 249 cc, water cooled, 4-valve, single cylinder engine. It delivers 26 PS and 22 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The power to weight ratio will be slightly lower with the e-clutch variant since it weighs 174 kg in comparison to 171 kg of the standard variant. However, fuel efficiency of 47 km/l is the same for both the standard and e-clutch variants. Honda Rebel 250 has disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard. A low seat height of 690 mm makes the bike really great in terms of optimal control and handling.
Wheels are 16-inch at both ends, wrapped in 130/90 front and 150/80 rear tyres. Suspension setup comprises conventional telescopic forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. With a ground clearance of 134 mm, the bike is best suited for paved roads.
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Honda NPF 125 Scooter Patented In IndiaHonda wants the top-selling two-wheeler title in India and has been working in that direction with new offerings including electric scooters. Multiple new products have also been patented, the latest being Honda NPF 125. But will this launch in India or is it just an IP protection exercise? The answer is unclear at this point. Let’s take a look at some of the key features of Honda NPF 125.
Honda NPF 125 Scooter – Styling and features
While Honda’s bestseller Activa exudes friendly vibes, the NPF 125 utilizes a visually opposite design format. The latter has an aggressive front fascia with dual headlamp setup and muscular body panelling. The design seems to signify the spirit of a warrior that can often be cold and intimidating.
It is apparent that Honda NPF 125 is targeted at folks who want their rides to stand out and have a dominating road presence. Other highlights include projector-style housings for the turn signals, a single piece seat, slightly upswept exhaust and H-shaped tail lights. While the scooter boasts an aggressive design, it also offers plenty of utilitarian features.
For example, the floorboard area is flat and quite long and wide. While offering ample space to rest your feet, the floorboard also comes in handy for carrying everyday items. There’s 14.3 litres of underseat storage, which is large enough for a half-face helmet or other smaller items.
Honda NPF 125 Scooter Patented In India
Users can also store items in the front utility pockets such as water bottles, smartphone, etc. Storage can be increased further by adding a top box at the rear. The scooter has a robust grab rail that extends towards the rear, making space for a top box. Such features can make the NPF 125 viable for commercial applications as well. The rider seat section seems quite comfy with its scooped profile.
Honda NPF 125 – Performance, specs
Powering the Honda NPF 125 is a 124-cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that generates 9.51 PS and 10 Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency is rated at around 50 km/l, which is pretty decent. Max speed is rated at 90 km/h. Fuel tank capacity is 5.7 litres, which means a range of around 300 km on a full tank at cruising speeds.
The scooter has 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels, wrapped in 90/90 and 100/90 tyres, respectively. Seat height of 755 mm seems suitable for optimal control and handling. While the base variant comes with drum brakes at both ends with CBS, the top variant has a disc brake at front with ABS.
Honda NPF 125 Scooter
The top variant costs 1,000 yuan more (approx. Rs 12,000) than the standard variant. Other key features of Honda NPF 125 include side stand engine cut off, 15-watt Type-C charger at the front, smart key for hassle-free start and saddle unlock, advanced suspension system and eSP tech for improved performance.
While Honda has patented the NPF 125 scooter in India, it is not certain when it will be launched here. Assuming that it is launched here, Honda NPF 125 will primarily rival the likes of Suzuki Burgman Street 125, TVS Ntorq, Yamaha Fascino and Hero Xoom 125. More

2025 Honda Activa launchedSince New Year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has been in the process of updating its portfolio. Along with ensuring OBD2B compliance, Honda has also introduced new features for its scooters and motorcycles. 2025 Honda Activa gets the same treatment and is updated for MY25. Models also updated include Honda Dio, CB650R, CBR650R and Livo.
2025 Honda Activa Launched – What’s new?
One of the most important updates is OBD2B compliance for the 109.51cc, single-cylinder PGM-Fi engine. This ensures that Activa is ready to meet the mandates prescribed under the upcoming stricter emission regulations. OBD2B is the next stage of OBD Stage II (BS VI) emission norms. Multiple sensors are part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems, which measure emissions in real-time and alert the rider in case of any irregularities.
2025 Honda Activa
2025 Honda Activa’s updated engine generates 8 PS and 9.05 Nm of torque. Users can expect improved fuel efficiency, as the engine is equipped with an Idling engine stop system. This setup is designed to stop fuel wastage at brief stops such as at traffic signals. The engine turns off automatically at such brief halts. Users can start the engine again just by turning the throttle grip. If all vehicles are equipped with an idling stop system and everyone uses it, fossil fuel usage can be brought down significantly.
New features
2025 Honda Activa gets a new 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. When paired with Honda RoadSync app, users can access a wide range of connectivity features such as calls, text alerts and navigation. Another useful update is the addition of Type-C USB charging port.
2025 Honda Activa TFT Screen
2025 Activa is available in three variants – STD, DLX and H-Smart. Now, even the DLX variant gets alloy wheels. Visually, the 2025 Honda Activa is largely the same as the outgoing model. While the Standard variant has a halogen headlamp, the DLX and H-Smart variants have LED units.
Colour options available with 2025 Honda Activa include Pearl Precious White, Decent Blue Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue. Excluding the OBD2B-compliant engine, other hardware specifications remain the same as earlier.  Honda Activa utilizes an Under Bone frame, with telescopic front forks and a unit swing 3-step adjustable rear suspension.
2025 Honda Activa
Front and rear wheels are 12-inch and 10-inch, respectively, wrapped in 90/90 and 90/100 tubeless tyres. These tubeless units are made from specialized compounds that reduce rolling resistance. Braking setup comprises drum brakes at both ends. Activa has ground clearance of 162 mm and a fuel tank of 5.3-litre capacity.
2025 Honda Activa pricing
With the updates, the new 2025 Honda Activa is now available at a slightly higher pricing. The base variant starts at Rs 80,950. The current model is available at a starting price of Rs 78,684. That means a price increase of Rs 2,266. New 2025 Honda Activa will continue to rival the likes of TVS Jupiter and Hero Pleasure Plus XTEC. More

2025 Honda LivoStepping its game against Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has just launched 2025 Livo 110cc commuter motorcycle. This is Honda’s weapon against the likes of 110cc commuters like Hero Passion, Bajaj Platina 110 and TVS Star City. The motorcycle is now OBD2B compliant as well.
2025 Honda Livo Launch
The launch price for 2025 Honda Livo with OBD2B compliance starts from Rs 83,080 (Ex-sh) for the base Drum variant, while Disc variant has been priced at Rs 85,878 (Ex-sh). There are three colour options for 2025 Honda Livo – Pearl Igneous Black with Orange Stripes, Pearl Igneous Black with Blue Stripes and Pearl Siren Blue.
Where design is concerned, Livo takes a sporty approach with a muscular fuel tank. What amplifies its presence more, are tank shrouds that are finished in a contrasting colour. Honda has also incorporated attractive graphics, which can be seen on fuel tank, headlight and side body panels.
2025 Honda Livo
Owing to its commuter roots, Honda Livo gets a long single-piece seat along with a conventional pillion grab rail. The main highlight with 2025 Honda Livo is the fully digital instrument cluster that shows a multitude of information like real-time mileage, ECO indicator, distance to empty (DTE), service due indicator and gear position indicator.
Other notable additions include a side stand sensor with an engine cut-off feature. Componentry-wise, we still get the same RSU telescopic front forks, twin rear shock absorbers, 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 80/100 tyres and CBS (Combi Braking System).
2025 Honda Livo Instrument Cluster
Powertrains-wise, we get the same 109.51cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is capable of generating 8.7 bhp of peak power at 7,500 RPM and 9.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 RPM, mated to a 4-speed gearbox. This powertrain is now OBD2B compliant too, like most new motorcycles in its segment.
Statement from HMSI
Introducing the updated Livo, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are happy to announce the launch of the new 2025 Livo. At Honda, we are committed to setting new standards in the commuter motorcycle segment.
The 2025 Livo reflects our dedication to delivering a premium experience for our customers in the 110cc category with its vibrant styling and new features. We are confident that the new Livo will strongly cater to the diverse needs of Indian riders.”
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “The Honda Livo has been a trusted choice for our customers and with the 2025 model, we aim to further strengthen its position in the market.
The integration of OBD2B technology underscores Honda’s commitment to sustainability and compliance with evolving regulations. By enhancing both technology and aesthetics, we aim to offer our customers a motorcycle that seamlessly combines innovation and practicality. We believe that it will be a trusted companion for riders across India to Live Life, Livo Style.” More