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Honda Benle e Electric Scooter with battery swappable techHonda Motor Japan have setup a new subsidiary in India which will manufacture battery packs for Electric scooters, EVs
Honda has established a new subsidiary in India which will provide battery packs for small mobility in the country. Officially named Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited, this firm will also be responsible for battery swapping technologies in upcoming two-wheelers from the Japanese brand.
The registered office is located in Bengaluru. MD of this new company is Kiyoshi Ito. It has been setup with a capital of Rs 135 crores. Honda Motor Japan owns 100% stake in the subsidiary. The company aims to accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) by solving three issues of electric vehicles: limited range, long charging time and high cost of batteries. However, services of the subsidiary won’t be limited to the electric two-wheeler space only.
Honda Battery Made In India – Mobile Power Pack e:
The firm plans to start battery sharing service for electric auto rickshaws (E-auto) from the first half of 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka and expand its operations in other Indian cities in a phased manner. Subscribers can avail services from the nearest battery-swapping station located in the city to exchange used batteries with fully charged ones.
The Japanese auto giant has branded the all-new portable and swappable batteries as ‘Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) e:’. By using this service, owners need not wait for charging and can get back on the road. These batteries will be made in India by Honda.
Honda Benle e Electric Scooter with battery swappable tech
Interestingly, this is the same battery pack which also powers the Benly e electric scooter. The same scooter that has already spied on test near Pune earlier this year in June. This electric scooter has been specifically developed to cater to everyday pickup and delivery services. It is expected to be launched in India next year.
Benly e- Specs
Test mules of Benly e e-scooter have already been spotted on a couple of occasions previously. It made its maiden appearance at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019. The scooter is powered by an electric motor that derives its energy from Honda’s MPP comprising two 48V, 20.8Ah lithium-ion batteries.
Benly e is offered in four trims namely Benly e I, Benly e I Pro, Benly e II and Benly e II Pro. These trims are offered with different motor specifications. Benly e I and I Pro feature a 2.8 kW (3.8 bhp) electric motor which returns a torque output of 13 Nm. On the other hand, Benly e II and II Pro are propelled by a 4.2 kW (5.7 bhp) electric motor that makes 15 Nm of peak torque.
Honda Battery Pack To Be Made In India
As for performance, Honda claims a top speed of 30kmph on a flat road for Benly e I and I Pro whereas both these trims offer a range of 87km on a single charge. The more premium Benly e II and II Pro, receive a stronger top speed of 60kmph on a flat road while range drops to 43km on a single charge.
A hill climb of up to 12 degrees incline is possible with a maximum cargo of 30kg for Benly e I and I Pro. For Benly e II and II Pro, the same incline can be overcome with a peak cargo load of 60kg. The higher variants are even offered with a reverse assist feature. More

New Honda ActivaHonda 2Wheelers sees domestic sales fall by about 38 percent in November 2021; exports growth reported
In November 2021, Honda 2W reported domestic sales decline at 37.92 percent. Sales fell to 2,56,170 units, down from 4,12,641 units. Domestic sales accounted for 91.36 percent of total sales for the month. Leading two wheelers from Honda include their best seller Activa range, Dio, Grazia, CB Shine, Livo, Dream, Unicorn, CB350, etc.
While domestic sales fell by almost 38 percent, at 1,56,471 volume loss, exports gained in momentum. Growth is reported at 17.73 percent. Exports rose to 24,211 units, up from 20,565 units at volume growth of 3,646 units.
Honda 2W Sales Nov 2021
Total sales is down at 2,80,381 units. YoY sales fell from 4,33,206 units at 35.28 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 1,52,825 units. Honda two wheeler sales was in fact less than what TVS sold last month. And Bajaj two wheeler total sales was even more than TVS.
MoM sales was reported at decline on all fronts in the range of 35 percent. Domestic sales fell from 3,94,623 units at volume loss of 1,38,453 units. Exports fell from 37,584 units at volume loss of 13,373 units. Total sales fell from 4,32,207 units at volume loss of 1,51,826 units.
Honda Two Wheeler Sales Nov 2021
Chip shortage challenge
Honda 2Wheelers enjoys a dominant position in India, largely on the back of its Activa scooter. The company is now expanding its scope in the bigger segment. In a year since launch, Honda reported sales at 30k units for its 350cc offerings, Honda CB350 and CB350RS. This is a segment, Honda is keen on, and to reach a wider audience, HMSI is now expanding its BigWing retail store network at quick pace.
Honda sells its 350cc units from BigWing stores. Apart from the newer entry level motorcycles, BigWing dealerships are charged with CB500X, CBR650R, CB650R, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, and Fireblade SP, Africa Twin Adventure Sports and Gold Wing Tour. But none of the big movers were able to speed up the BigWing network expansion as quickly as the 350cc offerings.
Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Adding to the supply side challenge of chip shortage in the recent past and a subdued festive season, low market sentiments have continued to prevail in the month of November. However, we are expecting some revival in market sentiments by last quarter of FY’21-22.”
Auto industry disruptions
It goes without saying that it’s now been 20 months that the auto industry has been grappling with uncertainty and disruptions. Following two waves of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the global auto industry had to put up with a chips shortage. As such, it’s easy to see why companies are reporting lower dispatches.
Production output is being continually revised to cope with reduced chips procurement. While demand is stable, and production is optimised as best as possible, production output is currently disrupted. More

Image – MS AutoVlogsHonda Activa remained the best-selling model in the company lineup in domestic markets with a near 50 percent share
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the country’s second largest two wheeler maker has seen its domestic sales dip 20.19 percent in the past month. Festive sales were well below expectations while rising petrol prices also caused buyers to rethink their purchase plans.
However, the company is targeting sales of 3 lakh units per annum over the next 3 years. Aiding this target will be two new products – CB350 and CB350RS – recently launched in the mid-weight motorcycle segment. HMSI also has 70 Big Wing outlets and plans to expand their presence to 300 customer touch points over the next 3 years and 100 Big Wing outlets to cover top 50 units in operation areas by end of this fiscal.
Honda Sales Breakup Oct 2021
Honda Two Wheeler Sales in the past month dipped 20.19 percent YoY. Sales which had stood at 4,94,459 units in October 2020 dipped to 3,94,645 units. It was the Honda Activa that contributed most figures to these total sales. There were 1,96,699 units of the Activa scooter sold last month, down 17.89 percent over 2,39,570 units sold in October 2020. The Activa scooter commands a 49.84 percent share in the company lineup and was the second best-selling two wheeler in India last month following the Hero Splendor.
At No. 2 was the Honda CB Shine with sales of 1,13,554 units last month, down 4.21 percent over 1,18,547 units sold in October 2020. Dio sales also dipped on a YoY basis by 41.79 percent to 25,641 units, down from 44,046 units sold in October 2020.
Honda Domestic Sales Breakup Oct 2021
Honda Dream, Livo and Grazia each posted a YoY de-growth. Dream sales dipped marginally to 22,407 units while Livo sales fell 23.97 percent to 13,075 units and Grazia sales were down 27.52 percent to 8,321 units.
Even as Honda Unicorn 160 sales dipped 75 percent YoY to 7,077 units, the company reported a 454.42 percent growth in terms of Hness 350 sales. Sales stood at 1,290 units in October 2020 increasing to 7,152 units in the past month. Honda CB200X (693 units), CBR650 (13 units) and CB5000 (9 units) also contributed to total sales last month while there were 3 units of the Africa Twin and 1 unit of the CB300R sold.
Honda Exports Breakup Oct 2021
In export markets, HMSI fared better with a 14.86 percent YoY growth. Exports stood at 37,584 units last month, up from 32,721 units shipped in October 2020. It was the Navi scooter that commanded significant attention in global markets with 12,946 units exported, up 31.14 percent over 9,872 units sold in October 2020.
Honda Exports Breakup Oct 2021
Dio exports increased 30.08 percent to 7,962 units up from 6,121 units sold in October 2020 while XBlade shipments stood at 3,612 units, up 2.35 percent over 3,529 units of October 2020. Honda Dream Yuga premium commuter motorcycle exports surged 978.33 percent to 2,588 units last month, up from 240 units in October 2020.
Exports of Honda CB Shine and Hornet 160R dipped 38.71 percent and 46.09 percent respectively to 2,289 units and 1,908 units respectively. Highest export growth was seen in the case of Honda CB350 with a 5020 percent YoY growth to 1,536 units, up from 30 units exported in October 2020. This bike is regaled as the torquiest bike in its class while it returns fuel efficiency of close to 38 km/l.
Honda Unicorn 160 and Activa exports also increased 18.32 percent and 130.34 percent YoY to 1,536 units and 1,078 units while exports of Grazia dipped 76.45 percent YoY to 801 units in October 2021. HMSI also experienced higher exports for the Livo commuter bike with a 300 percent YoY increase to 800 units while Aviator added 360 units to total exports last month and Hornet 2.0 saw exports of 88 units. Unicorn 150 exports dipped 50 percent while CB Twister failed to record any exports even as 130 units had been shipped in October 2020. More

2022 Honda Rebel 500
Honda presently has three models in the Rebel range of cruisers- Rebel 250, Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100
Honda has updated its cruise lineup for 2022 specifically for Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100 in European markets. Both motorcycles offer a typical cruiser experience to riders with their signature old-school design and ergonomics. About a month ago, Honda reinvented the entry-level Rebel 300 in a down-sized version as Rebel 250.
2022 Honda Rebel 500 Colour Options
The Japanese bikemaker has introduced new colour options for Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100. Honda is offering a new paint scheme called Pearl Organic Green in Rebel 500. This option will be available alongside the current paint schemes on offer namely Graphite Black, Mat Axis Gray and Matte Jeans Blue Metallic.
The latest addition to the colour palette is a stark contrast to dark and stealthy shades currently available for Rebel 500. On the other hand, Rebel 1100 sees the addition of a flashy new colour called Pearl Stallion Brown. The paint scheme also benefits from the blacked-out components lending the motorcycle a sporty dual-tone appeal.
Rebel 500- Specs
Apart from the added colour options, there have been no changes made in either of the cruiser bikes in terms of mechanicals or features. Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc parallel-twin motor that also propels CB500X and CB500R. Take a look at the first look video below, credit to TravelMoto channel.
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This unit pushes out 47 bhp at 8500rpm and a peak torque of 44.6Nm at 6000rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission via a slip-assist clutch. The motorcycle rides on 16-inch front and rear wheels that are shod with fat 130-section front and 150-section rear rubber respectively.
Suspension setup comprises 41mm telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Braking duties are handled by a 296mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc aided by a dual-channel ABS.
Rebel 1100 Specs
Coming to the flagship Rebel 1100, the cruiser is powered by a 1084cc SOHC liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, 270 degree crank motor which pumps out 86 bhp at 7000rpm and a peak torque of 98Nm at 4750rpm. This engine also propels Africa Twin adventure bike and is mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a DCT automatic gearbox.
2022 Honda Rebel 1100
The diamond frame of Rebel 500 sits on Preload-adjustable 43mm cartridge-style front forks and twin piggyback shock absorbers at rear. Rebel 500 rides on 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels shod with tubeless tyres. Braking duties are handled by 330mm disc up front and 256mm disc at rear complemented by a dual-channel ABS.
There have been murmurs of Honda introducing the Rebel range in India previously although the Japanese brand hasn’t officially confirmed the same as of yet. That said, there are more chances of Rebel 500 being launched in India rather than Rebel 1100. More

2022 Honda ADV 3502022 Honda ADV 350 will be launched in Europe first – It is not expected to be launched in India
2022 Honda ADV has made its global debut. This adventure scooter will be on public display at the EICMA 2021, being held from November 25-28. This is the company’s third offering in the adventure scooter segment – that also includes models like the X-ADV and the ADV150.
Honda ADV 350 comes with styling borrowed from the X-ADV. It will be presented in three colour options of Spangle Silver Metallic, Matte Carbonium Gray Metallic and Matte Carnelian Red Metallic. It sits on a tubular steel frame. Speaking about dimensions, it is 2200mm in length, 895mm in width and 1295mm in height. It has a 1520 mm wheelbase. Though based on the Honda Forza 350, the ADV 350 is bigger and heavier than the former at 186 kgs.
2022 Honda ADV 350 – Features and Styling
Honda ADV 350 sports dual LED headlamps. It gets a two stage adjustable windscreen which can be adjusted via a slide-lock mechanism through 2 stages and 133mm travel. A USB Type C socket is positioned in the left glove box while seat height is at 795m. Under seat storage is at a premium with 48 liter capacity making it large enough to accommodate two full face helmets.
On board features include an LCD instrument cluster with Honda Smartphone Voice Control system, Honda RoadSync All. It also gets connectivity via Bluetooth to the user’s smartphone allowing for voice management of phone calls and music. Smart Key controls the main ignition switch knob and seat locking from the rider’s pocket and automatically locks the scooter when the rider is out of a certain range.
2022 Honda ADV 350
Engine Specs
Honda ADV 350 is powered by a 330cc, SOHC, four valve engine making 21.5 kW (29 PS) peak power at 7,500 rpm and 31.5 Nm torque at 5,250 rpm. Fuel efficiency is rated at 30km/l economy (WMTC mode) with a potential 340km+ range on a full tank.
Ideally suited both for city and out of city riding, the ADV 350 gets 37mm inverted fork with 125mm travel in the front. Rear suspension is via twin shock absorbers with 130mm travel. Front tyre is 120/70 R15 while rear tyre is 140/70 R14. Braking is via single disc in the front and rear via 2 channel ABS.
Connectivity
Keeping its rider fully connected, the ADV350’s LCD dash integrates the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system, which links the rider to their smartphone while on the move and allows voice management of phone calls and music. A helmet-mounted headset and Honda’s RoadSync app are all that is needed to activate the system, and the smartphone connects via Bluetooth; management of Honda Smartphone Voice Control System is from the left switchgear.
Honda is also offering the ADV 350 with a list of accessories. These include a 50 liter smart top box, rear carrier rack, inner bags and heated grips. The list also includes a U lock and outdoor cover. More

2022 Honda Forza 125With 80k units sold to date, refreshed 2022 Honda Forza 125 premium scooter is now available in two new colours
2022 Honda Forza 125 premium scooter has made its global debut today, at the EICMA show in Milan. It comes in range of new features and updates. Convenience tech features include HSTC, electric screen adjustment, USB Type-C socket, storage for two full-face helmets, LED lighting, and Smart Key functionality.
Honda Forza 125 has been on offer to European customers since 2015. To date 80k units have been sold. It’s design approach combines compact, sporty and ‘GT’ elements. The scooter features a four valve eSP (‘enhanced Smart Power’) engine. Handling ability is nuanced for city riding. Long range highway riding benefits from ride comfort, wind protection and strong top end power.
In the last update, cosmetic changes were implemented to front and side fairings, mirrors, rear side panels and engine covers. Styling focused on a sleeker overall look for improved aerodynamics. The 22YM model will be available in two new colour options, Pearl Falcon Grey, and Mat Pearl Pacific Blue. Colours carried forward include Pearl Nightstar Black, Mat Cynos Grey Metallic, and Mat Carnelian Red Metallic.
2022 Honda Forza 125 – City and highway riding
Forza 125’s electric screen’s control switch is on the left handlebar. And adjusts through 180mm. Design elements take care of wind protection. Airflow is guided around and over the rider’s head. Wind noise is reduced. While wind screen height is optimised for highway riding, it can be lowered for city rides.
2022 Honda Forza 125
Larger front air duct manage negative pressure from upfront to reduce wind related rider pushback. Modern design lines are focused on a sharp, clean, and sporty look. Design focus extends to a new spoiler-type surround below the headlight, refreshed fairing side panels to feature a prominent ‘Z’ design line, and descending character line for the rear side panels.
Honda Forza 125 dimensions and specs
2022 Honda Forza 125 handlebar width is unchanged at 750mm. The same is true for mirror height of 1125mm, and seat height at 780mm. Seat design is roomy for rider and pillion with riding position optimised. Storage space can be partitioned to carry rain gear and bags. Locakable front left inner fairing pocket means the space can be used optimally to hold a phone and water bottle among other things.
The USB socket replaces ACC 12V charging point. Forza 125 smart key utility takes care of main ignition switch knob, compartment locking, and also the optional 45L smart top box.
2022 Honda Forza 125
Features include analogue speedometer and rev-counter, the dials for which have been redesigned. The digital display switches between 3 modes – odometer, range remaining, and current mpg. Other information displayed includes a trip meter, average fuel consumption and timer, ambient temp thermometer and battery sensor.
2022 Forza 125 enhanced Smart Power (eSP) four-valve, water-cooled SOHC engine delivers max power of 11 kW / 15 PS @ 8,750rpm, and peak torque of 12.2Nm @ 6,500rpm. Compression ratio is set at 11.5:1. One can go from 0-200m in 13.3s. Honda has no plans to launch this scooter in India. If it does get launched, it could rival the likes of Yamaha Aerox and Aprilia SR range. More

New Honda CB150X. Image – AutonetmagzPriced at IDR 32 million (around Rs 1.67 lakh), Honda CB150X is more expensive than the India-spec CB200X which is offered at Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom)
Honda recently added a new adventure tourer to its lineup which will serve as the entry-level model to the CBX range. The new CB150X beats CB200X to become the smallest adventure tourer by the Japanese brand. This bike made its maiden appearance recently at the ongoing 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS).
Like the India-spec CB200X, the Indonesia-spec CB150X is more of a road-biased tourer than a full-fledged adventure bike. Both these bikes draw parallels to each other in a lot of ways. Let us look at some of them to distinguish these motorcycles apart.
Honda CB200X
Honda CB150X Vs CB200X – Design
Both CB200X and CB150X are clothed versions of their respective naked counterparts- Hornet 2.0 and CB150R and flaunt a similar design philosophy of Honda’s CBX range. However, there are subtle variations that sets them apart. For starters, the front beak in CB150X is more pronounced than the one in CB200X, in addition to a taller windscreen in the former.
Side panels on CB200X look sportier than CB150X. While both motorcycles feature beefy fuel tank extensions, the ones in CB150X look slightly more premium thanks to a brushed metal-like finish. Another major anomaly is that CB150X carries a much larger engine bash plate with a metallic finish in comparison to the smaller non-metallic unit in CB200X.
Honda CB150X Vs CB200X
Exhaust canister in CB200X is more stubby than the full-sized upswept unit in CB150X. This also helps the latter in water wading capabilities. Further, CB150X gets a ground clearance of 181mm, which is 14mm more than the CB200X. That said, the saddle of the former is more accessible at 805m in comparison to the seat height of 817mm in CB200X.
Hardware Specs
Both CB150X and CB200X are underpinned by a diamond-type frame. Suspension duties in CB150X are carried out by 37mm Showa inverted front forks with 150mm travel and a Pro-Link rear mono-shock. In CB200X, suspension setup comprises USD front forks and a rear mono-shock, although it might offer a little less travel than the setup offered in CB150X.
Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends in both motorcycles. Further, both ADVs ride on 17-inch alloy wheels which are of similar design. However, the ones rolling under CB200X are shod with slightly fatter 110-section front and 140-section tyres instead of 100-section front and 130-section rubber in CB150X. A 12-litre tank capacity ensures fuel supply in each motorcycle.
Honda CB150X Vs CB200X
Features & Engine Specs
In terms of features, both CB150X and CB200X get all-LED lighting and a fully-digital LCD instrument console. Unfortunately, neither of them offers any kind of connectivity options but the one in CB150X offers more information and readouts than CB200X.
The most critical difference lies at the heart of both these motorcycles. CB150X is powered by a 149.16cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine derived from CB150R. Although Honda hasn’t revealed exact engine output in the ADV, in the naked streetfighter, this motor kicks out 16.5 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 13.8 Nm at 7,000rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
On the other hand, CB200X is powered by a 184.4cc fuel-injected single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This unit pushes out 17 bhp at 8500rpm and 16.1Nm of peak torque at 6000rpm. More