Honda Bikes

New Honda ActivaDomestic sales of Honda Two-Wheelers declined by nearly 38 per cent on a YoY basis
As was seen in the case of every other Indian two wheeler maker, Honda domestic sales have dipped significantly though the past month ended on a more positive note in terms of exports.
Domestic sales dipped 37.92 percent YoY to 2,56,174 units, down from 4,12,642 units sold in November 2020. Every model in the company lineup has posted a YoY de-growth. Exports on the other hand increased 17.73 percent from 20,565 units shipped in November 2020 to 24,211 units in the past month.
Honda Sales Breakup Nov 2021
As is seen in every month, Honda Activa was once again the best seller in the company lineup in Nov 2021. Sales dipped 45.05 percent to 1,24,082 units, down from 2,25,822 units sold in November 2020. Honda Activa commands a 48.44 percent share. The new Honda Activa 125 Premium Edition has just been launched in India. It comes in at a starting price of Rs 78,725, and rivals the likes of Suzuki Access 125, Hero Destini 125, etc., in its segment.
At No. 2 was the CB Shine with an 11.43 percent dip in YoY sales. Sales which had stood at 94,413 units in November 2020 dipped to 83,622 units last month. The CB Shine was also the second best-selling motorcycle in the country after the Hero Splendor. Honda Unicorn 160, in the commuter bike segment, was the third best-selling model in the company lineup. Sales dipped 28.6 percent YoY to 15,555 units, down from 21,796 units sold in November 2020.
Honda Sales Breakup Nov 2021
Following lower down the list was Honda Dio scooter with 8,522 units sold last month. Dio has posted maximum de-growth at 75.5 percent down from 34,812 units sold in Nov 2020. Honda Dio was also down to No. 8 on the list of best-selling scooters in Nov 2021, with models such as the TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access and Ntorq along with Yamaha RayZR and Suzuki Burgman commanding higher positions.
Honda Dream (7,956 units), Livo (7,416 units) and Grazia (5,448 units) all posted a YoY de-growth along with Hness CB 350 and Hornet 2.0. Sales of the CBR650 were down to 2 units in the past month while CB500 and Hornet 2.0 posted sales of 1 unit each.
Honda Exports Breakup Nov 2021
Ending the month with positive growth, HMSI had its Navi scooter at the top of export charts last month. Sales increased to 7,748 units last month, up 65.41 percent over 4,684 units sold in November 2020. Honda Navi is a crossover, combining the advantages of a scooter while displaying characteristics of a motorcycle. More recently, Honda started delivering Navi to US market through Honda Mexico thus strengthening their portfolio in export markets. The company has dispatched over 5000 CKD kits of Navi bikes to Mexico so far.
Honda Exports Breakup Nov 2021
Honda Dio scooter also fared better in export markets with a 104.40 percent YoY growth. Sales stood at 4,595 units last month, up from 2,248 units sold in Nov 2020. At No. 3 was CB Shine with exports increasing 18.16 percent YoY to 2,960 units, as against 2,505 units sold last yr. However, shipments of Honda X-Blade and Dream dipped 25.61 percent and 17.63 percent YoY to 2,080 units and 1,308 units respectively.
HMSI noted outstanding demand for the CB350 that increased 1282.61 percent YoY to 1,272 units, up from 92 units. Grazia scooter also saw more demand in global markets with a 93.75 percent YoY increase to 1,240 units, up from 640 units.
Exports of Honda Unicorn 160 and Livo dipped 11.54 percent and 66.67 percent respectively YoY while Hornet 160R sales increased marginally by 4.02 percent to 724 units in the past month. Exports of Hornet 2.0 and Unicorn 150 were at 40 units each while 0 units of Activa, Aviator and CB Twister were seen last month. More

2022 Honda CBR250RR New Trico Colour EditionApart from the new colour, 2022 Honda CBR250RR will continue with the same set of features as current model
To ensure a better match with CBR Fireblade DNA, Honda has introduced a new Trico Edition variant for CBR250RR in Malaysian market. It replaces the red colour scheme that was introduced in 2020. Price remains unchanged at RM 25,999, which is approximately Rs 4.67 lakh (ex-sh).
2022 Honda CBR250RR New Trico Edition details
As the name suggests, the new colour scheme is a combination of three primary colours – red, blue and white. Red shade is predominant, as can be seen on the front fender, headlamp cowl, side fairing, fuel tank and seat frame. Blue shade is used on the sides in a linear manner, stretching from the side fairing to the rear seat frame. Third highlight is the white shade that is used on side fairing and for branding elements.
Intermix of red, blue and white create an exciting contrast with the blacked-out bits. Much of the bike’s core parts are blacked-out such as chassis, alloy wheels, sections of front cowl, and engine. USD forks in golden finish further enhance the bike’s sporty profile.
Second colour option for Honda CBR250RR is Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, which has been retained as is. It is essentially an all-black theme with contrasting red highlights. It too has golden USD forks. While Trico Edition seems more fun and livelier, the black theme is all about stealth, power and intrigue.
2022 Honda CBR250RR New Trico Edition
2022 Honda CBR250RR engine and specs
Hardware is largely the same as current mode. Honda CBR250RR is powered by a parallel twin cylinder 249.7 cm, liquid cooled motor. It generates 40 hp of max power at 13,000 rpm and 25 Nm of peak torque at 11,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has assist slipper clutch and quick shifter, which work to improve overall ride dynamics. It also has throttle-by-wire system controls.
A uniquely-shaped full LCD digital instrument console sits snugly at the front. It displays a range of information such as fuel gauge, gear position and ride mode. There are three ride modes, Comfort, Sport and Sport+. The bike has diamond truss frame with USD front forks and 5-way adjustable monoshock unit at rear. Braking system comprises disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard.
Honda CBR250RR India launch?
It is unlikely that Honda CBR250RR will be launched in India. In terms of sale volumes, there’s limited scope for fully-faired quarter litre bikes in Indian market. Honda will focus more on mid-weight motorcycle segment, where it has had good response to bikes like CB350 and CB350RS.
Over the next three years, Honda plans to increase sales in this segment to around 3 lakh units per annum. To make it possible, multiple new products are expected to be introduced. Honda is also working to increase its BigWing outlets to boost sales of its big bikes. More

New Honda CBR250RR – Image for reference.Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India begins engine manufacturing at Gujarat plant for global markets
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. will now be manufacturing global engines at its fourth factory in India at Vithalapur (Ahmedabad district), Gujarat. The dedicated engine line helps meet international demand for Honda two-wheelers in Thailand, US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Gulf nations (Europe and APAC regions), among others.
Engine capacity under consideration is 250cc (& above) category two-wheelers. Honda has multiple products in the 250cc and above segment on offer. These includes range of scooters (Forza 250, ADV 350, etc) as well as motorcycles (CBR250R, CB350, CB300R, etc).
In all, production capacity in year one is capped at close to 50k units. This will be scaled up in accordance to future market demand. At an investment of over Rs 135 crore, Honda’s set-up will manufacture ‘Midsize Fun model’ engines from its Gujarat Plant for both, domestic and international markets.
Expansion of exports
Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “As demand for mobility rises globally, Honda envisions further expansion of its exports footprint across the world. With the introduction of BSVI norms in India, we are a step closer to achieve this vision.
Mr. Ichiro Shimokawa (L), Chief Production Officer & Director and Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd
Building products which are at par with global standards of manufacturing, this new expansion will allow HMSI to develop production capabilities to strengthen our direction of make in India, for the world.” Following the development, HMSI is enabled to to take its ‘current exports capacity to new heights both in terms of markets as well as global quality standards.’
To cope with engine production expansion, Honda falls back on special processes across manufacturing stages. This includes machining, engine assembly, and advanced storage systems. Having built on increased production capability from ground up, Honda relies in modern tech and a highly skilled workforce to maintain its rigorous quality standards.
Honda global sales
Reliance on automotive safety, emission and performance standards ensures that the new production line upholds seamless integration of the manufacturer’s export capability with that of the global auto industry. New infra in tandem with best practices and standardized technologies cater to key aspects of engine production and assembly.
Honda two wheelers in India already plays a crucial role in the larger scheme of things for the global manufacturer. In terms of global sales, sales in India contributes for a bulk of total share. In terms of business expansion, Honda has already begun meeting demand in the 350cc segment here following years of dominance in the scooter segment.
While Honda’s global midsize segment is more nuanced, it’s start in India has been promising, and the company is continually building on market share, and reach. With the 350cc segment motorcycles being sold in India through Honda BigWing dealerships, Honda has ensured the number of such dealerships continues to grow at a faster pace in recent months. More

New Honda CB150X
Honda will not be launching CB150X in India anytime soon – More powerful CB200X is already on sale in the country
Honda launched its entry-level adventure tourer last month in Indonesia and became the brand’s smallest bike in the CBX range beating CB200X. A detailed comparison between the two bikes has already been covered to give an idea between the two motorcycles.
Making its maiden appearance at the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the new CB150X borrows its underpinnings from its street naked counterpart- CB150R Streetfire. A new TV commercial for CB150X has been released on social media by Honda in Indonesia which highlights key attributes of the ADV tourer.
2022 Honda CB150X TVC ADV Styling
Like the India-spec CB200X, CB150X is a road-biased tourer with the clothing of an adventure bike. Hence, it tends to flaunt the styling of a proper adventure bike even though its credentials might not support the tag. It gets a signature ADV-style front beak along with a sculpted fuel tank with long shrouds. In fact, the tank shrouds in CB150X are functional which protects the bike’s radiator from any external debris.
To add to its muscular appeal, Honda has also offered a bash plate which also protects the engine underbelly. Enhancing its touring capabilities is a luggage mounting rack as an accessory and comfortable riding ergonomics thanks to a straight single-piece handlebar turned inwards and centre-set footpegs. It also benefits from an accessible seat height of 805mm.
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Other notable styling highlights include a tall windscreen, a raked-up tail section, a single-piece saddle, an upswept side-on exhaust and a beefy fuel tank. The golden-coloured front forks also add to the bike’s visual appeal. Another critical aspect highlighted in the commercial video is its impressive ground clearance of 181mm which is helpful while treading along undulated paths.
Mechanical Specs
Powering CB150X is a 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. This powertrain is good enough to generate 16.5 bhp at 9000rpm and 13.8Nm of peak torque at 7000rpm. CB150X is underpinned by a diamond-type frame that sits on 37mm Showa USD forks at front with 150mm of travel and a mono-shock at rear.
Braking is carried out by wavy disc brakes at both ends though there is no mention of ABS. CB150X rolls on 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels which are shd with road-biased tyres. Other features on offer include full LED illumination and a fully-digital LCD instrument console. However, it doesn’t offer any form of connectivity options.
Offered at a starting price of RP 32 million (approx. INR 1.67 lakh) in Indonesia, the baby adventure tourer is not likely to be launched in India anytime soon. This is likely because it is about Rs 21,000 dearer than the CB200X, which is already on sale in the country. More

2022 Honda CB400XBoth CBR400R and CB400X are unlikely to launch in India anytime soon but Honda could expand the CB500 range in India
Honda has launched updated versions of its 400cc offerings- CBR400R and CB400X in Japan. The former is a fully-faired sports bike whereas the latter is an adventure tourer. Both motorcycles have received a significant makeover over their predecessor and made their global debuts at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show in China earlier this year.
CB400s from Honda have been very popular in Japan since riding anything above 400cc would require a person to obtain a special licence which is a complicated and expensive affair in the country. The updates incorporated in both the CB400s are in line with their 500cc counterparts.
2022 Honda 400cc Motorcycles – CBR400R Updates
More than fashion, the updates on these entry-level big bikes from Honda are functional as the Japanese auto giant has fitted both these motorcycles with improved hardware and more premium components. Starting with CBR400R, the biggest addition in the sports bike is the Showa SFF-BP upside-down forks up front. The separate big piston forks ensure a more pliant ride in order to improve the overall riding experience.
Further, improvements have been made to the bike’s braking department as well. Instead of a single disc brake with an axially mounted calliper, Honda now offers CBR400R with dual discs at front. This has enhanced the bike’s safety and reduced the stopping distance by a fair margin.
2022 Honda CB400R
2022 Honda 400cc Motorcycles – CB400X Updates
Coming to CB400X, the adventure tourer also receives its fair share of updates. The 2022 iteration of CB400X also features upside-down forks up front instead of conventional telescopic forks in the outgoing model. Additionally, the motorcycle now comes with dual disc brakes instead of a single disc brake at front. It continues to roll on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres.
In terms of styling, the adventure bike is almost identical to its predecessor. It carries forward signature AVD styling elements such as a tall windscreen, a sculpted fuel tank and front-heavy quarter-fairing. Like most other entry-level ADVs, CB400X remains a road-biased tourer despite the improvements.
Engine Specs & Prices
Powering both motorcycles is a common 399cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder engine which is mated to a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. Equipped with a 180-degree crank, this motor pushes out 45.4 bhp at 9,000rpm and 37 Nm of peak torque at 7500rpm.
2022 CBR400R is available in three colour options- Grand Prix Red, Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, and Matte Jeans Blue Metallic and is offered at a price of JPY 841,500 (approx. INR 5.62 lakh). On the other hand, CB400X is available in two paint schemes namely Pearl Glare White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic and is offered at a price of JPY 858,000 (approx. INR 5.78 lakh). More

Honda CB350 Anniversary EditionBS6 CB300R will continue to rival the likes of KTM 250/390 Duke, Bajaj Dominar, BMW G310R and TVS Apache RR310
Honda Motorcycle India has launched special edition of their CB350 at IBW 2021. This launch celebrates the first anniversary of CB350 in India. 2021 Honda CB350 Anniversary Edition has been launched at a price of Rs 2.03 lakh, ex-sh, Gurgaon.
2021 Honda CB350 Anniversary Edition
Honda CB350 was launched in October last year, followed by the scrambler version CB350 RS in February 2021. Honda 350cc motorcycles recently achieved the 30k yearly sales milestone.
Growing popularity of CB350 has prompted Honda to target this segment more aggressively. Over the next three years, the company has plans to increase sales of its 250-500cc bikes to 3 lakh units per annum. To make it possible, Honda will be introducing multiple new motorcycles in middleweight segment.
Honda CB350 Anniversary edition gets golden themed emblems incorporated on the tank & side panel. The Anniversary Edition logo sits atop the tank in a pin-striped fashion further substantiating the rider’s pride of ownership. Accentuating the overall theme is its Brown Coloured Dual Seat for added comfort to both rider and pillion while its Chrome side-stand enhances premium appeal of the motorcycle.
2021 Honda CB350 Anniversary Edition
Body coloured Front & Rear Mudguards help the product theme to maintain one flow in terms of design uniformity. The reimagined Crown Handle synchronized elegantly with different color options maintains the motorcycle’s rugged image. It is be available in two colour options – Pearl Igneous Black and Matt Marshal Green Metallic.
2021 Honda CB300R BS6 Showcased
In line with its strategy to aggressively target the middleweight segment, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) will soon be launching the BS6 version of CB300R. The bike was available in India earlier, but it was discontinued when BS6 norms came into effect from April 1, 2020. In its BS4 format, Honda CB300R was imported as CKD. Only a limited number of units were available for sale. The last known price of the bike was Rs 2.41 lakh.
Updated BS6 CB300R could be assembled locally to keep costs down. It is to note that Euro 5 version of the bike is not available in international markets. India could be the first country to get the greener CB300R. The bike was quite popular when it was available in India. In just a few months post its launch in 2019, all available units of CB300R were sold out.
2022 Honda CB300R BS6
BS6 CB300R details
Honda has kept the details of BS6 CB300R tightly under wraps. The bike has neo-retro styling with features such as round headlamp, flat handlebar, sculpted fuel tank, sporty split seat, exposed trellis frame, short tail section and chunky upswept exhaust.
In its BS4 format, Honda CB300R was powered by a 286cc, single cylinder, 4-valve, liquid cooled motor. It generated 30.45 hp of max power and 27.4 Nm of peak torque. It was mated to a 6-speed gearbox. New CB300R could have slightly lesser power and torque, as has been the case with most other bikes that have received BS6 update.
CB300R has USD forks at front and monoshock rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. It is possible that BS6 CB300R could get a new range of connectivity features. Honda is simultaneously focusing on expanding its Big Wing network across the country.  This will also be a key factor in helping achieve desired sales targets. More