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2022 Honda CB300RIn its newest iteration, CB300R gets new colour schemes and a slightly updated powertrain with a new slipper-assist clutch
Honda CB300R made its maiden appearance at the India Bike Week in December 2021. It later went on sale in the country a few days ago. The neo-retro street naked bike has now made its debut in European markets in an updated avatar.
2022 CB300R has made a return to European markets after being off the shelves for over a year. The latest iteration of the sports cafe bike comes with subtle styling updates which enhances the bike’s look. The Japanese bikemaker has also made some functional improvements to the bike which give it a better feel while riding.
2022 Honda CB300R Styling
Honda has maintained the neo-retro design of CB300R which is the biggest USP of the motorcycle. It gets new colour options including a black on black paint which is similar to the Matte Steel Black shade offered in the India-spec model.
Mild updates like a black headlamp bezel and darker radiator cowls give the bike a fresh appeal. The exhaust canister has also been made slightly more angular than before.
2022 Honda CB300R
The all-black theme with blacked-out running gear and internals accentuates the bike’s sporty appearance. In total, New 2022 CB300R will be offered in four colour options including Pearl Dusk Yellow and Matt Pearl Agile Blue (both new for 2022), Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic and Candy Chromosphere Red. Styling of the new CB300R is more in line with its bigger siblings CB650R and CB1000R.
2022 Honda CB300R
In terms of features, CB300R gets an LED headlamp with a dual-bar setup, a thin LED taillight, LED turn indicators and a fully digital instrument console with a negative LCD display. Unfortunately, it misses out on any form of connectivity option, which is a big miss.
Hardware & Powertrain Specs
When it comes to hardware, the Europe-spec model is identical to its India-spec counterpart. The naked sports cafe is underpinned by a minimalist tubular and pressed steel diamond-style frame which is suspended on USD front forks and a 7-Step adjustable mono-shock sourced from Showa. The swingarm is manufactured from a steel plate and features an irregularly shaped cross-section.
2022 Honda CB300R
This design offers high longitudinal rigidity, while also controlling torsion from wheel deflection. It also results in a very nimble kerb weight of 144kg. Braking duties are handled by a 296m disc brake clamped down by a Nissin 4-piston caliper and a 220mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear. The braking hardware is aided by a dual-channel ABS governed by IMU.
Powering 2022 CB300R is powered by a slightly updated 286cc, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. This motor now kicks out 31.1 bhp at 9,000rpm and instead of 30.4 bhp at 8,000rpm cranked out by its predecessor. Torque figure remains identical at 27.5 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox which now benefits from an assisted slipper clutch for smoother and quicker gear shifts. More

2022 Honda X-ADV ScooterHonda X-ADV has capabilities of an adventure motorcycle mated to comfort and convenience of a large-capacity scooter
Exploring new territories has its risks , but it also unlocks the first mover advantage. Honda appears to be targeting something similar with the trademark registration of X-ADV in India. As of now, there’s hardly any product here that could be comparable to X-ADV in terms of its design and features. Trademark for X-ADV was filed in December last year and it has now been approved.
Honda X-ADV styling and features
On first glance, Honda X-ADV can be easily mistaken for a maxi-scooter. However, X-ADV is quite different in terms of its scope and purpose. It has been designed in a way that it can effortlessly tackle both city streets and off-road trails.
Honda X-ADV has an aggressive front fascia with features such as dual LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, large windscreen, trendy LED turn signals, handguards, sculpted body panels, engine guard, step-up seat, upswept exhaust and edgy tail lamp.
Improving the overall look and feel is golden coloured USD forks. Golden shade also highlights a section of front and rear disc brakes. In international markets, the bike is offered in vibrant colour options including Black Metallic, Pearl Deep Mud Gray, Grand Prix Red and Harvest Beige.
2022 Honda X-ADV Scooter trademark accepted in India
For enhanced overall ride experience, Honda X-ADV is equipped with a 5-inch TFT screen. A number of connectivity features can be accessed via Honda Smartphone Voice Control system. It currently supports Android devices only. Information displayed on the screen can be customized based on user needs and preferences.
Apart from riding comfort, benefits of being part scooter comes in the form of underseat storage. 21-litre space is available, which can easily accommodate a full-face adventure-style helmet. Inside the storage space, there’s a USB Type-C charging port for smartphones and other devices.
Honda X-ADV engine and specs
Powering the bike is a 745cc, liquid cooled, 8-valve, SOHC parallel twin-cylinder motor. It generates 58 hp of max power at 6,750 rpm and 69 Nm of peak torque at 4,750 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT).
2022 Honda X-ADV Scooter
The bike can adapt to varied terrains and environments with 5 ride modes and throttle by wire controls. Pre-configured ride modes are Standard, Sport, Rain, and Gravel. Fifth ride mode ‘User’ is fully customizable and is meant for advanced users. The ride modes can be selected from left handlebar switches and TFT screen.
Honda X-ADV utilizes tubular steel diamond-style frame, integrated with USD front forks and monoshock rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by 296 mm and 240 mm discs at front and rear, respectively. The bike has 17-inch front and 15-inch rear steel spoke wheels, shod with block-pattern tyres.
A premium product, Honda X-ADV will not be cheap if launched in India. In the UK, the bike is available at a starting price of £10,949. That’s approximately INR 11.10 lakh. More

New Honda 50cc Scooter – GiornoHonda has priced Giorno at JPY 2,09,000 (approx. Rs 1.34 lakh), Dunk has been priced slightly higher at JPY 2,29,900 (approx. Rs 1.47 lakh)
While Japan is home to many quirky and flashy scooters, the streets are also filled with simple and easy to go affordable scooters. Honda has launched updated versions of its two entry-level scooters in its home market- Giorno and Dunk. Both scooters offer a simplistic riding experience to consumers looking for a daily commuter.
New Honda 50cc Scooters receive the same internals but flaunt distinct top hats which represent different flavours. While Giorno offers a retro design, Dunk seems more inclined for a younger section of riders with modern styling elements. Both scooters offer a simple and neutral appearance but flaunt the impression of Honda’s high quality.
Honda Giorno, Dunk – Styling
Starting with Giorno, the updated scooter sports proportions of a normal-sized scooter. The most prominent highlights include a round headlight and overall retro scooter design cues with its curvy bodywork.
At first glance, Giorno is reminiscent of retro scooters from Vespa. Chrome highlights around the headlamp, taillamp, turn indicators, rear fenders and tail section give the scooter an old-school charm.
New Honda 50cc Scooter – Giorno
On the other hand, Dunk looks more stylish and modern with edgy panels all around. It flaunts a V-shaped halogen headlight mounted on the front apron and flanked by bulb turn indicators. Unlike Giorno which rides on silver-coloured alloy wheels, Dunk rolls on black alloys which enhances its sporty appearance.
Both scooters are offered in multiple colour options. Giorno is offered in four paint schemes namely Virgin Beige, Pearl Deep Mud Grey, Matte Armored Green Metallic and Summer Pink. Its modern sibling, Dunk, gets the option of three shades with Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Mud Gray, and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic.
Features on offer
The scooters are laced with several commuter-friendly amenities making them ideal for urban commutes. Both scooters are equipped with an analogue console (with a digital inset below) and a 12V USB charging port inside the glovebox which gets 500ml storage.
New Honda 50cc Scooter – Dunk
A large hook at the centre allows riders to pin their luggage on the flat footboard. Both these Honda 50cc Scooters are offered with a decent 23-litre under-seat storage, enough to store one’s knick-knacks.
Dunk and Giorno offer a 4.5-litre fuel tank capacity and returns a claimed mileage of 75-80 kmpl. This results in a range of around 340-350 km on a full tank. Both scooters are extremely nimble at 81 kilos. While Dunk gets a seat height of 730mm, saddle in Giorno is even more accessible at 720mm.
Mechanical Specs
Powering both scooters is a mere 49cc single-cylinder unit that produces a modest 4.5 PS of power at 8,000rpm and 4.1 Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Hardware configuration comprises a suspension setup of conventional telescopic forks at front for both scooters. While Giorno offers dual shock absorbers at rear, Dunk receives a mono-shock. The former gets drum brakes at both ends, the latter gets a front disc brake and a rear brake. More

2022 Honda CB300RIn its BS4 format, the Honda CB300R was priced at Rs 2.41 lakh – Now, in BS6 format it is priced at Rs 2.77 lakh
Honda has finally launched the BS6 iteration of CB300R in India at an introductory price of Rs 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The street naked bike went off the shelves after emission norms were updated from BS4 to BS6 standards in April 2020. The bike made its maiden appearance at the recently concluded India Bike Week in Dec 2020.
The Japanese bikemaker first launched CB300R in India in 2019 but was discontinued a year later. 2022 Honda CB300R localization content is higher than before. Even the new BS6 compliant engine is being developed by the company at its Gujarat-based plant.
2022 Honda CB300R- Styling
The 2022 CB300R is essentially the same bike as the discontinued BS4 model with subtle revisions to its styling even though the overall design has been kept intact. Mild updates like a black headlamp bezel (for black colour variant) and darker radiator cowls give the bike a fresh appeal. The blacked-out internals and running gear give the motorcycle a sporty dual-tone theme.
Other notable styling highlights include a neo-retro LED headlamp, a sculpted fuel tank, exposed frame, rugged-styled engine guard, chunky upswept exhaust and split-style seats. The exhaust will be laced with chrome accents thus providing a premium look to the bike. 2022 CB300R will be available in two colour options namely Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Grey Metallic.
2022 Honda CB300R Specs
Features on offer
There is no change in the list of features on offer in the BS6 CB300R as the equipment remains modest. Some of the noteworthy features offered include all-LED lighting, a blue backlit LCD dash on the instrument console and a USB charging port. At this price point, smartphone connectivity and navigation should have been part of the package.
Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Wait is finally over for the CB300R in its new 2022 avatar. A fun ride on city-streets and lightest in its class, new CB300R comes with Assist & Slipper clutch which reduces fatigue and Golden Upside Down Forks which offer riding precision and enhanced sporty appeal.”
Mechanical Specs
Powering CB300R is a BS6 compliant 286cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, engine that makes 31 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 27.5 Nm at 6,500rpm. This motor is paired with a 6-speed transmission via a slipper and assist clutch.
Cycle parts of CV300R have also been left untouched with a Showa suspension setup comprising gold anodised USD front forks and link-type mono-shock at rear. The golden-coloured front forks also add to the bike’s aesthetic appeal. Braking duties are handled by single disc brakes at both ends with callipers from Nissin. The braking hardware is assisted by a dual-channel ABS setup as standard.
Just like its predecessor, new 2022 Honda CB300R will be retailed via the company’s Big Wing outlets. With more BigWing showrooms across the country, CB300R is expected to have a better reach among the masses this time. More

Image – Motovin77Honda has reported a dip both in domestic sales and exports in the past month but ended the calendar year with good sales numbers
Honda Activa, CB Shine, Unicorn 160 and Dio continued to be major sellers in the company lineup. In 2021, Honda also introduced the new Honda Activa 125 Premium Edition.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has seen some good months and bad in the past year. Sales started off on a positive note for the earlier months while the year did not end with much fervor. Total sales last year stood at 37,81,680 units, up 5.67 percent over 35,78,648 units sold in the calendar year of 2020.
Honda 2W Sales Dec 2021
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has suffered a de-growth in terms of sales in December 2021. This can be seen both in terms of domestic sales and exports and on a YoY and MoM basis.
Total sales dipped to 2,23,621 units, down 14.98 percent over 2,63,027 units sold in December 2020. Domestic sales fell to 2,10,612 units in the past month, down 12.99 percent over 2,42,046 units sold in December 2020 holding a 94.18 percent share. Exports on the other hand dipped 38 percent to 13,009 units, from 20,981 units shipped in December 2020 with a 5.82 percent share.
Honda 2W Sales Dec 2021
Taking MoM sales into account, the company had sold 2,56,170 units in domestic markets in November 2021 relating to a 17.78 percent de-growth. Exports suffered a 46.27 percent de-growth over 24,211 units sold in November 2021. This taking total sales down 20.24 percent MoM to a total of 2,80,381 units.
Honda Two Wheelers India – YTD Sales 2021
Starting off the year with an 11.39 percent YoY growth, the company sold 4,16,716 units in January 2021, up from 3,74,110 units sold in January 2020. The month of February 2021 also saw positive results with a 30.80 percent growth to 4,11,622 units, an increase of 96,930 units over 3,14,692 units sold in February 2020.
Sales in March 2021 escalated by an even greater extent to 3,95,037 units, up 60.97 percent over 2,45,404 units sold in March 2020 to end the first quarter of the year with a 30.95 percent growth. Sales in Q1 2021 stood at 12,23,375 units, a significant growth over 9,34,206 units sold in the Q1 2020 period.
Honda 2W Sales 2021 – Monthly Report
The next quarter of 2021 saw sales at 2,40,122 units in April 2021. This cannot be compared to sales in the same month of the previous year as it was the first month of Pandemic and hence sales were down to 0 units. Sales dipped in May 2021 by 28.21 percent to 38,764 units, down from 54,000 units sold in May 2020.
There was an immediate recovery in sales in June 2021. Sales increased to 2,12,446 units, up 4.74 percent over 2,02,837 units sold in June 2020 so as to end the quarter with a 91.30 percent growth to 4,91,332 units in Q1 2021 over 2,56,837 units sold in Q2 2020. H1 2021 sales ended with a 43.93 percent growth at 17,14,707 units over 11,91,043 units sold in H1 2020.
The second half of the year began well for Honda with a 10.05 percent growth recorded in July 2021 to 3,40,420 units over 3,09332 units sold in July 2020. However the following months saw sales all in the red. Rising fuel prices, increased input costs and price hikes announced by the company across its motorcycle and scooter lineup from July 3, 2021 took its toll on sales.
Sales in August and September 2021 dipped 6.25 percent and 7.43 percent respectively. Q3 2021 period ended with a 2.66 percent de-growth at a total of 12,05,568 units, down from 12,38,458 units sold in Q3 2020. The last quarter of the year also failed so see any increase in sales and ended with October (-20.19 percent), November (-37.92 percent) and December (-12.09 percent). This ended the last quarter – Q4 2021, down 25.04 percent to 861,405 units from 11,49,147 units sold in Q4 2020 and H2 down 13.43 percent to 20,66,973 units from 23,87,605 units sold in H2 2020 period. More

Image – Technical DocksUnlike the BS4 model that was imported as CKD, new Honda BS6 CB300R will be manufactured locally
With growing preference for 200cc-500cc motorcycles, Honda will be bringing back its popular CB300R. Launch is expected in January 2022. This will be the smallest capacity bike in Honda’s big bikes range in India. CB300R was launched in 2019, but was discontinued when stricter emission norms came into effect.
Honda BS6 CB300R details
As revealed at India Bike Week 2021, 2022 Honda CB300R is largely the same as BS4 model. Some key features include retro-style round headlamp, flat and wide handlebar, exposed frame, rugged-styled engine guard, sculpted fuel tank, split seat, and chunky upswept exhaust. New BS6 CB300R gets golden USD forks, which significantly enhances its sporty character. In comparison, the BS4 model had USD forks in metallic shade.
New CB300R continues with the blacked-out look and feel. This theme is evident with the blacked-out parts such as headlamp casing, engine, frame and alloy wheels. Exhaust comes in an exciting contrast of black with chrome accents.
It is possible that colour options could be updated for new Honda CB300R. BS4 model was available in colour options of Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Grey Metallic. Another key change could be a new LCD multifunction meter. It could be a lighter, slimmer unit as compared to that of BS4 model. A new range of Bluetooth-based connectivity features could be on offer as well.
2022 Honda CB300R BS6 – Specs
2022 Honda CB300R BS6 Specs
New CB300R will use the same engine as earlier, which has been updated to comply with BS6 emission norms. In its BS4 format, the bike was powered by a 286cc liquid cooled motor. It generates 30.4 hp of max power at 8,000 rpm and 27.4 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. In its BS6 format, the engine delivers max power of 22.9 kW / 30.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed multiplate wet clutch transmission.
Responsive, free-revving profile of the engine ensures that it can suit the needs of both urban commutes and highway cruising. The engine is equipped with a counter-balancer, which further enhances overall ride experience.
The bike utilizes a lightweight, yet strong steel chassis, integrated with USD forks at front and monoshock rear suspension. It has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyre. Braking duties are performed by 296 mm disc at front and 220 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.
2022 Honda CB300R BS6
By manufacturing the bike locally, Honda should be able to launch BS6 CB300R at a competitive price point. Just before BS4 model was discontinued, the bike was available at Rs 2.41 lakh. BS6 CB300R will continue to rival the likes of KTM 390 Duke (~ Rs 2.87 lakh) and BMW G310R (~ Rs 2.60 lakh).
Just like its predecessor, new Honda CB300R will be sold via the company’s Big Wing outlets. It will have a better reach now, as Honda is working to expand Big Wing dealership network across India. This is part of the company’s plan to aggressively target the middleweight motorcycle segment. More

2022 Honda Supra GTR 150Supra GTR is Honda’s second range of sporty scooters after Forza, the latter offers Maxi-style scooters of multiple engine displacements
Honda has launched an updated version of Supra GTR 150 scooter in select international markets. The latest set of yearly updates to the Maxi scooter is strictly cosmetic and subtle in nature. While the sports scooter is retailed as Supra GTR 150 in Indonesia, in Vietnam it will be offered as Winner X.
In the latest iteration, Supra GTR 150 gets a revised front end which looks meaner and more aggressive than its predecessor. The front apron now features a dual pod LED headlamp setup that boasts an angular and geometric design. The apron itself seems to have widened and looks a lot more muscular.
2022 Supra GTR 150- Styling
Just like a traditional superbike, the apron flows down till the underbelly. The raised tail section of Supra GTR looks equally sharp and sporty with its sleek fender and split grab rails. It also receives a black side-on upswept exhaust.
Like most Maxi-scooters, Supra GTR doesn’t feature a prominent footboard as the space between two legs is dominated by a large transmission tunnel. That said, riding ergonomics is similar to those of a commuter motorcycle with a handlebar, centre-set footpegs and an accessible seat height of 786 mm.
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Hardware & Powertrain Specs
In terms of features, the 2022 Supra GTR offers gizmos such as a LED headlamp, LED tail lamp, a USB charging port, and a blue backlit fully-digital instrument cluster. Coming to its dynamics, the scooter rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends that are wrapped around by tubeless tyres.
Powering the 2022 Supra GTR is a 150cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that kicks out 15.4 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 13.5 Nm at 6,700rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed constant mesh manual gearbox.
Supra GTR 150 sits on conventional telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by a single disc brake at each end which is aided by a single-channel ABS. Supra GTR isn’t expected to go on sale in the Indian market. This space is currently occupied by scooters like Yamaha Aerox 155 and Aprilia SXR 160.
2022 Honda Supra GTR 150
Yamaha Aerox 155
Aerox 155 is the closest rival to Supra GTR 150 in terms of specs and features. In comparison to Supra GTR, Aerox gets a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with VVA technology and fuel-injection system that makes 14.75 bhp at 8,000rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. In India, Aerox 155 is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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