Honda Bikes

Honda ActivaHonda added two new electric models to its portfolio with the QC1 and Activa e set to compete with others in its segment
Honda Motorcycle Scooter India (HMSI) started off the new financial year on a lower note. Sales in India dipped by 12.25% to 4,22,123 units, down from 4,81,046 units sold in April 2024. This related to a 58,923 unit decline in volumes. Despite the drop in sales, HMSI maintained its position as the best-selling two-wheeler manufacturer in India, while Hero slipped to third place, behind Honda and TVS Motor.
Honda has recently introduced several new models. On 23th May 2025, the company launched CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP, thus expanding their its premium and high-performance motorcycle portfolio. Earlier this month, the X-ADV adventure scooter marked its presence into markets while there was also the Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser that steered its way into the country to be sold via exclusive BigWing Topline dealerships.
Honda 2W Sales Breakup April 2025
Honda Activa scooter once again topped sales charts. Sales stood at 1,94,787 units, down 25.17% from 2,60,300 unit sales of April 2024. Honda Activa was also the best-selling scooter and 2nd best-selling two wheeler in India after the Splendor.
Sales improved YoY by 23.19% for the Shine 125+SP125 to 1,49,475 units. This was a volume increase of 28,137 units over 1,21,338 unit sales of April 2024. Honda Unicorn has posted a marginal YoY growth in sales by 0.49% to 26,017 units, up from 25,889 unit sales in the same month last year.
Honda 2W Sales Breakup April 2025
Honda Dio, Shine 100 and Livo along with the SP160, each suffered YoY de-growth. Dio sales dipped 11.33% to 20,555 units while Shine 100 sales were down by 9.25% to 19,433 units. Livo saw a 38.80% YoY de-growth to 4,400 units while SP160 sales fell by 57.15% to 3,539 units.
There was significant demand for Honda CB350. Sales of this cruiser bike increased by 29.29%, rising to 1,863 units in the past month, up from 1,441 units sold in April 2024. In contrast, sales of the Hness 350 declined by 49.78%, totaling 917 units.
Honda QC1 and Activa e – Sales April 2025
Honda QC1, an entry-level Honda electric two-wheeler, has added 808 units to total sales. Honda had opened bookings for both the QC1 and Activa e earlier this year, though in limited cities across the country. Both these electric models have been directed towards the evolving needs of Indian commuters.
Honda CB200X suffered an 11.39% YoY decline to 560 units. Hornet 2.0 too saw its sales down 78.31% to just 515 units in the past month. There had been 2,374 units of Honda 2.0 sold in April 2025. Honda Activa e, which is Battery as a Service (BaaS) model saw 32 unit sales in the past month.
The sales list also included 30 units of Honda CB300 which was a massive 91.45% YoY decline from 351 units sold in April 2024 while CB500 and XL750 reported 0 unit sales. More

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and CB750 HornetHonda BigWing lineup is being expanded in a big way. HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) seems to be on a product offensive where premium 2W vehicles are concerned. Now, Honda has added two more powerful street naked to their portfolio in the form of CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP. Let’s see what’s what.
CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP
What started from NX500, Honda’s premium 2W product offensive for the Indian market includes the launch of CB650R, CBR650R, CB650R E-Clutch, CBR650R E-Clutch, Rebel 500 and X-ADV. Now, we witness the launch of two powerful street naked bikes in the form of CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP.
Honda CB750 Hornet
Where price is concerned, Honda CB750 Hornet costs Rs 8.6 lakh (Ex-sh) and Honda CB1000 Hornet SP costs Rs 12.36 lakh (Ex-sh). Honda has commenced bookings for both these vehicles and deliveries are slated for June 2025. CB750 Hornet is available in two colourways. These are Matte Pearl Glare White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic.
CB1000 Hornet SP, on the other hand, will be available solely in Matte Ballistic Black Metallic shade that gets special Gold accents. It has to be noted that CB750 Hornet will be sold through both BigWing and BigWing Topline dealerships, while CB1000 Hornet SP will solely be sold via BigWing Topline dealerships.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Both CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP are based on the same ‘Aggressive X Pure’ design language. The streetfighter appeal is accentuated by muscular elements like sculpted fuel tanks and aggressive design elements. Both bikes feature the 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that supports Honda RoadSync app for Bluetooth, calls, navigation and music controls.
Specs & Powertrains
The smaller CB750 Hornet gets Showa SFF-BPTM front USD forks, a rear mono-shock, Pro-Link swingarm, dual 296 mm front discs and 240 mm rear single disc brake setup. CB1000 Hornet SP gets Showa SFF-BP front forks, Ohlins TTX36 rear suspension, and dual 310 mm front discs with Brembo radial calipers. Both bikes get a rear single 240 mm disc brake setup along with dual-channel ABS.
Advanced Instrument Cluster
Honda CB750 Hornet is powered by a 755cc Inline twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm along with four riding modes (Sport, Standard, Rain, and User), mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. CB1000 Hornet SP is powered by a 999cc Inline 4-cylinder engine with 155 bhp and 107 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch, bi-directional quick-shifter and a 6-speed gearbox. It gets 5 riding modes and Honda’s traction control. More

Honda Rebel 500 Vs Rivals – Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan SIn a fight for the large displacement classic and retro motorcycle segment, Royal Enfield has its popular 650cc offerings. There have been more challengers now than ever before and the latest one is Honda Rebel 500, which directly takes on Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcas S. We compared specs and features of these motorcycles to see which is a better package on paper.
Honda Rebel 500 Vs Rivals – Specs
We have to start with pricing because Royal Enfield has achieved excellent prices and it is the most affordable, starting from Rs 3.68 lakh and goes till Rs 3.98 lakh (Ex-sh). At the other end of this price ladder, we have Kawasaki Vulcan S priced at Rs 7.10 lakh (Ex-sh). Just launched Honda Rebel 500 is positioned bang in the middle at Rs 5.12 lakh (Ex-sh).
All three bikes get a parallel-twin engine and only Super Meteor is an inferior oil-cooled SOHC 2V build. One look at this spec sheet is enough to understand that Honda Rebel 500 has the smallest engine at 471cc. However, it makes up for it with its light-weight build, weighing at just 191 kg, while Super Meteor 650 weighs 241 kg and Vulcan S is bang in the middle at 229 kg.
That said, the most performant offering in this trio is Kawasaki Vulcan S as it packs the highest numbers. However, it is the only one in this trio to lack a slipper clutch. Vulcan S also packs the longest wheelbase, Super Meteor 650 has highest ground clearance and Rebel 500 has lowest seat height.
Honda Rebel 500 Vs Rivals – Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S
Rebel 500 has the smallest fuel tank at 11.2L and it is Super Meteor 650 that has the largest at 15.7L. All three motorcycles offer different wheel size combinations at the front and rear. Rebel 500 has the widest front tyre and Vulcan S offers the widest rear tyre. Super Meteor 650 offers largest disc brakes, which could probably be because it is the heaviest bike in this trio.
Rebel 500 is the lightest!
All three motorcycles get dual-channel ABS and there are no riding modes, quick shifter or any other fancy gizmos. Only the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 gets USD telescopic front forks, while other two resort to RSU telescopic units. Interestingly, only the Vulcan S gets a rear mono-shock, which is also a single-sided type. Other two get twin shockers which are common with cruisers.
Honda Rebel 500 is the only one to offer full LED lighting all around. Super Meteor 650 lacks LED indicators and Vulcan S lacks LED indicators and LED headlights. All three motorcycles get a semi-digital instrument cluster, but only the Royal Enfield offers Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation with its Tripper TFT screen. More

2025 Honda XL750 TransalpIt is possible that 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp could be introduced in India later this year or in early 2026
Ahead of its 29th May launch in Japan, Honda has revealed the details of 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp. The bike gets multiple updates, although the engine remains similar to its predecessor. In India, Honda XL750 Transalp competes with the likes of Triumph Tiger 900, BMW F 850 GS and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. Let’s check out all the updates introduced with the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp.
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp – What’s new?
At the front, the 2025 XL750 Transalp gets dual projector headlamps for improved illumination. The sharper lighting setup also enhances the bike’s visual appeal. At the front, the windscreen has been updated as well. While the basic shape of the windscreen seems familiar, the material used is Durabio, an environmentally friendly bio-engineered plastic.
2025 XL750 Transalp
Made from isosorbide derived from renewable plants, Durabio is known for its scratch-resistant properties and superior toughness. Honda has also added an intake duct in the centre, which helps channel air away from the rider. This will be useful in reducing rider fatigue and discomfort during long-distance touring at high speeds.
Ride comfort has been further enhanced with changes to the front and rear suspension. Users can expect a better overall experience across both paved roads and rough surfaces. With these multiple changes, the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp now weighs 210 kg. That’s 2 kg heavier than the current model. Dimensionally, the new model is largely the same as the existing version. The only exception is a 5mm reduction in overall height. This is likely due to the updated windscreen.
2025 XL750 Transalp
Seat height of 850 mm is the same as earlier. The bike has 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, wrapped in 90/90 front and 150/70 rear tyres. Braking setup comprises double discs at front and a single disk at the rear. Fuel tank capacity is 16 litres. With mileage at 23.1km/L (As per WMTC standards), overall range on a full tank works out at around 370 km.
2025 XL750 Transalp – New Colour
New colour
For the Japanese market, Honda has introduced a new Pearl Deep Mud Gray colour option with the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp. The earlier colour options of Ross White and Graphite Black have been carried over. In India, the existing Honda XL750 Transalp is available in colour options of Ross White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic.
Performance
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp retains the 755cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC (Unicam) 4-valve parallel 2-cylinder engine that generates 91 PS and 75 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Honda has introduced some tweaks to the fuel injection settings to enhance throttle response. Users can expect a more refined riding experience, especially at low-to-mid RPMs. It is possible that the engine’s electronic management system could also have undergone some adjustments to improve overall performance.
2025 XL750 Transalp
Pricing
In Japan, the 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp is available at 1.32 million yen (Rs 7.74 lakh). That’s an increase of around 55,000 yen (Rs 32,000) over the outgoing model. Due to import duties, the price of XL750 Transalp is higher in India at Rs 10.99 lakh. Earlier this year in March, Honda had announced a cash discount of Rs 80,000 on the XL750 Transalp. The new model, when launched, could be priced at around Rs 11.5 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. More

2025 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) DebutsTargeted at A1 class license holders in Germany, Honda CB 125 F ranked as the 14th bestselling light motorcycle in the country in 2024
Honda had introduced the CB 125 F (SP125) in Europe in 2015. Key USPs were affordable pricing and optimal fuel efficiency. In Germany, cumulative sales of the CB 125 F are at around 82,000 units. Honda will be introducing the new 2026 model version of CB 125 F in Germany in May with multiple new updates. Let’s take a look?
2026 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) – What’s new?
Honda has updated the 2026 CB 125 F in Germany with the automatic start-stop system. With this update, the 2026 Honda CB 125 F has tech superiority over most other bikes in the 125cc segment. This feature is already offered with the SP125 in India. The engine shuts off automatically when idle and restarts when the rider engages the clutch. It saves fuel at traffic stops as well as in stop-and-go situations often experienced in cities.
2025 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) Debuts
Along with automatic start-stop, Honda CB 125 F has other mileage-boosting technologies such as eSP (Enhanced Smart Power). It works by reducing friction, which in turn improves both performance and fuel efficiency. The eSP also integrates the ACG starter, which ensures silent starts.
With mileage-boosting technologies, Honda CB 125 F offers a high fuel efficiency of 100 km for every 1.4 litres of fuel (claimed). This is around 71 km per litre, which is a big number in the 125cc segment. Depending on user skills and riding conditions, real world mileage could be around 60-65 km/l. Honda CB 125 F has a 11-litre fuel tank, which means certified range of around 800 km.
2025 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) Debuts
Euro 5+ emission compliant, tech updates
Similar to the stricter OBD 2B emission norms in India, the CB 125 F has been updated to comply with the latest Euro 5+ emissions standards. The 124cc engine generates 11 hp and 11 Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Top speed is rated at 95 km/h.
2025 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) Debuts
2026 Honda CB 125 F gets a new 4.2-inch TFT colour display with Road Sync connectivity suite. Users can make or manage calls, get real-time weather updates, manage messages via voice commands, access music and use turn-by-turn navigation. The TFT instrument console displays a range of information such as real-time mileage, average mileage, available range, gear position, eco indicator and maintenance alerts. 2026 Honda CB 125 F also gets a Type-C USB charging port.
Specs
Other hardware specs remain unchanged for 2026 Honda CB 125 F. The bike utilizes a diamond frame, with telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers. Braking setup comprises a disc at front and drum brake at the rear. Braking efficiency is enhanced with CBS. Seat height at 790 mm seems suitable for optimal control and agile handling.
2025 Honda CB 125 F (SP125) Debuts
2026 Honda CB 125 F – Price
Even with multiple updates, Honda has not increased the pricing of 2026 Honda CB 125 F. The bike is available at a starting price of €3,199, which is approximately Rs 3.05 lakh. Honda CB 125 F is manufactured in India and exported to European markets. A total of three colour options are available with the 2026 Honda CB 125 F in Germany – Imperial Red Metallic, Matt Marvel Blue Metallic and Matt Axis Gray Metallic. In India, there are two additional colour options of Pearl Igneous Black and Pearl Siren Blue. More