Honda Bikes

Available in just one shade, the Garuda X Samurai version of Honda’s CBR250RR is priced at IDR 77,120,000 (Rs 3.90 lakh)
Following the 2021MY update launched in Southeast Asian markets, Japanese automaker Honda has launched the CBR250RR Garuda X Samurai edition. As the name suggests, its body graphics combines the legendary bird in Hindu faith, Garuda and Japanese warrior figure, Samurai.
Colours & pricing

The 2021MY Indonesia-spec Honda CBR250RR SP Quick Shifter variant is now offered in Bravery Red Black, Honda Racing Red and Garuda x Samurai Special Edition colours. Launched in Indonesia by PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM), the twin-cylinder sports motorcycle is available via 10 Wing and Big Wing dealers across Central Java.
It sells for IDR 76,700,000 (INR 3.88 lakh) in Bravery Red Black and Honda Racing Red colours. On the other hand, the new Garuda x Samurai Special Edition is priced at IDR 77,120,000 or roughly INR 3.90 lakh. Apart from wearing exclusive graphics, the special edition Garuda X Samurai variant remains identical to the other versions.

The Japanese-spec 2021MY Honda CBR250RR is powered by an updated water-cooled DOHC inline two-cylinder engine (not to be confused with a parallel-twin motor). It generates a peak output of 37ps at 13,000rpm and 25Nm at 11,000rpm while mated to a 6-speed transmission. Compared to its previous avatar, power and torque figures have increased by 3ps and 2Nm, respectively.
Though the 250RR gets a relatively smaller engine, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 2.75 seconds or 100 km/h in 6 seconds. Furthermore, the sportsbike can touch speeds up to 180 km/h.

Notable highlights include slipper clutch, throttle-by-wire function, revised suspension setup and quickshifter that allows high-speed clutchless shifts. It has a kerb weight of 168kg. Suspension duties are carried out by 37mm USD forks at the front and Pro-Link 5-step preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. In the braking department, the Honda CBR250RR gets 310mm and 240mm front and rear petal discs while dual-channel ABS remains standard.
Coming to its design and styling, attention goes to twin full-LED headlamp assembly, double-barrel exhaust, split LED tail lamp, blue-lit digital instrument cluster, etc. The sportsbike also boasts of three riding modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+. At the moment, an Indian debut is unlikely.
However, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has already confirmed that it will introduce locally manufacturer ~500cc twin-cylinder middleweight motorcycles in the near future. The single-cylinder Honda CBR250R might never make a return. The Honda CBR250RR primarily competes with the Yamaha YZF-R25 and Kawasaki Ninja 250. More

The motorcycle is expected to come as replacement to the Hornet 160R which did not receive BS6 update
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is gearing up to strengthen its presence in the volume rich 150 – 200 cc segment in India. The original Honda Unicorn was one of the main contenders in this segment but the Japanese two wheeler giant couldn’t recreate the magic with subsequent products despite offering bold designs and modern features. It looks like Honda has decided to move slightly upmarket from its 160 cc mainstay to 200 cc sub-segment with its next product.

A new single-cylinder naked motorcycle widely believed to be called as the Honda CB Hornet 200R has been teased once again. This time, the Instagram image also reveals the launch date to be 27th August. However, the latest image does not add any new information about the product.
The partial image of the motorcycle highlights the gold finished upside down front forks. We can also see the minimal headlamp fairing, dual-tone front fender, fuel tank-mounted ignition switch and alloy wheel.

Honda CB 200 R – Launch date and time
The Honda CB Hornet 200R’s design is an evolution of the outgoing CB 160R’s design. The headlamp employs LED elements, the fuel tank and its extensions have been revised and the tailpiece has been tweaked as well. The new motorcycle offers a sleeker digital instrument console. Overall, the new Honda emerges as a sporty motorcycle with contemporary design and features.
Specifications
Details are scarce as of now but we will know more on 27th of August. From whatever little we could see, the motorcycle appears to be powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an estimated displacement of around 200 cc. Keeping in line with the BS6 emission standards, the motor will be employing electronic fuel injection. The 5-speed transmission is likely to be retained.
The CB Hornet 160R which did not receive the BS6 update had an output of 15 hp. With a slightly larger displacement, the new motorcycle should be belting out a few extra horses (around 20 hp). The teaser video suggests that Honda is pitching it to be a performance oriented machine.
Rivals
The Honda CB Hornet 200R will be aimed at other naked motorcycles like the TVS Apache RTR 200, Hero Xtreme 200R, Bajaj Pulsar NS 200, Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZ25. Honda is likely to price the new offering a little more than INR 1 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated platform could spawn more variants in due course. More

After much teasing, Honda has finally taken wraps off the new CBR600RR – And revealed all the details
The middleweight superbike segment had fizzled over the past few years for many reasons. Especially the 600cc segment which has been gasping for breath for a very long time now.

What once used to be a highly competitive segment has now trickled down to only two notable global products in the form of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Yamaha R6. While majority riders feel that it is easier to coast around in a 600cc bike due to lightweight and sharper handling, there can be no denying the fact that litre-class bikes provide the extra boost and are much easier to handle now with the provision of different ride modes.
Amidst all this, Honda has decided to come out with a new version of its middleweight prodigy. Honda has unveiled new iteration of the CBR600R at a time when the 600cc category is living to prove its worth. Honda is pinning its hope on the CBR600R to revive the 600cc category globally and stand up against its Japanese rivals.

First launched in 2003, the all-new 2021 model of CBR600R is expected to take things a few notches up. The design will be able to grab one’s eyeballs and appeal to each and every motorcycling enthusiast. One cannot mistake it for any brand other than Honda due to the presence of the signature under-seat exhaust. However, rather than focussing on the looks, Honda has invested in focussing on the performance and handling of the sports bike.
Powertrain
It continues to draw its power from a 599cc in-line four-cylinder unit which continues to produce 120 hp and 64 Nm of peak torque. However, the maximum output is now attained at a much higher revolution of 14000rpm and 11,500rpm. Even though the specs haven’t been altered, internal parts of the engine have been cast from lighter and stiffer materials. In addition, to improve on the emission norms the valve timing has been refigured to improve its breathing ability.
Features
One of the highlights is the new fly-by-wire technology which now comes with a new Bosch made six-axis IMU. This system allows the ABS to work on more sophisticated actuation. Then there are various other functionalities on offer which include- wheelie control mode, traction control mode, lean angle-sensitive ABS and engine braking modes.

Braking duties are carried out by radial discs of 320mm from Tokico on front and a 220mm disc with a single-piston calliper. Thanks to the addition of IMU, it also gets cornering ABS with rear lift mitigation as standard. As far as kerb weight is concerned, it tips the scale at 194 kg which is 7 kg lighter than its elder sibling- the CBR1000R.
Price
Honda has priced the new generation CBR650R at 1,460,000 Yen which roughly translated to INR 11.40 lakh. However, not to raise any hope, this bike is highly unlikely to find its way to India. Honda will most likely focus this bike on its home market, USA and other countries where emission norms are not very strict. The bike goes on sale in Japan from September 25 onwards this year. More

Electric is the future of mobility solutions – This has been established very firmly over the last couple of years with more and more electric vehicles (EVs) being seen in the market
Electric revolution has been kick-started primarily by business houses specialised in electrical technology and new start-ups. Over the last few years, mainstream automotive manufacturers have also started showing increasing interest in this field.

Automakers have started investing in building new platforms to support an electric powertrain setup. Stricter emission norms and rise in fuel prices have also made automakers think of adopting electric tech. Many conventional automakers have joined this bandwagon and are planning to launch their electric powered vehicle in the near future.
The latest example is from Honda which is planning to develop a new electric bike, based on the Honda CB125R. A new set of leaked patent images, confirm that Honda is working on an all electric entry level motorcycle. The leaked images reveal a lot of similarities with the CB125R especially the cycle and chassis parts.

Honda CB 125R based Electric Motorcycle Patent Sketch
The patent images showcase an almost complete motorcycle which suggests that Honda might have started working on this electric bike or at least Honda’s R&D must have finalised on a design. The detailing shown in the patents hints that it is definitely more than a concept model. 
As with patents, there are no official details attached with them. Neither does it have a name nor its existence confirmed by the company officially. However, it can be clearly seen from the images that the body and frame resemble that of CB125 with housing for an electric drivetrain. From the looks of it, the motor makes out to be a pancake-style design with a slim profile and a large diameter. 
Expected Performance
The platform is already tested to deliver / handle certain level of performance. Considering that the new Honda electric motorcycle is based on the CB125R, expect the overall performance to be of similar standards. The gasoline powered 125cc unit in CB125R can attain a top speed of 130 kmph and generate 13 bhp of maximum power. The electric bike is also expected to deliver similar performance, although initial acceleration is expected to be a lot quicker since the maximum torque is instantaneously available in an electric powertrain.
According to Visordown, almost 75 percent of the electric motorcycle’s parts will be directly taken from CB125R. This should make it easier for Honda to develop a production model of the same. If Honda does bring out a production-spec of this electric bike, it will surely garner a lot of attention from all corners. More

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has increased prices of Dio, Unicorn and Activa 125 today
BS6 Honda Unicorn price now stands revised by 955 bucks. BS6 Honda Unicorn is a single variant offering available at at a price of Rs. 94,548 (ex-sh, Delhi). The price hike is a systemic one and doesn’t entail any tech or cosmetic revision. BS6 Honda Unicorn was launched in February 2020 for a price of Rs 93,593. This was a price hike of about 13k over the BS4 model, and the biggest development was its engine update. Within 6 months, an engine update and necessary tweaks has warranted a price hike of almost 15k.

While price revisions are a regular activity, carried out 1-2 times a year, the current price revision has been a more or less silent one. Price revision can be attributed to input cost revisions, economic reasons, and ever-changing market conditions. Since all vehicles were required to be BS6 complaint by March 31, 2020, all revised launches already attracted a price increase in the last few months.
BS6 Honda Unicorn 160 features a 162.7 cc single-cal, FI engine with Honda Eco Technology (HET). It returns power of 12.73 bhp at 7,500 rpm, and peak torque of 14 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The two-wheeler is optimised for efficiency. Available with single channel ABS, Unicorn is available in Imperial Red Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, and Pearl Igneous Black.

Honda Activa 125 BS6
Honda Activa range is the brand’s biggest success story. Activa 125 BS6 was the first scooter to be made compliant well within time. Following a price hike in April 2020, the brand has introduced a second price update in quick succession. This time by 955 bucks. Revised price is now listed as 955 Rs 68,997 for Activa 125 dry variant, Rs 72,497 for drum-alloy variant, and Rs 75,997 for front disc variants.
Honda Activa 125 features a single-cyl, FI engine that returns 8.29 hp of power and 10.3Nm torque. features include start-stop tech, side-stand inhibitor, engine kill-switch, and Honda Eco tech.
Honda Dio BS6

Honda Dio BS6
Launched back in Feb 2020, Honda Dio BS6 is powered by the same engine as the new Activa 6G. At the time of launch, BS6 Dio was priced Rs 59,990 for the base variant and Rs 63,340 for the DLX variant. Compared to BS4 prices, this was a hike of up to Rs 7,100. Now, after two price hikes, latest price of Dio BS6 is Rs 61,497 for the base variant and Rs 64,847 for the DLX variant.
Alongwith Unicorn, Dio and Activa 125, HMSI has revised its price list for Activa 6G. Last month, new buyers could avail of 50 percent EMI for first three months, and 95 percent of loan amount through specially crafted finance offers for Activa 6G and Shine. Over and above the convenience of easy to access finance, buyers can complete an order online without having to go to a store.
HMSI Sales July 2020
For July 2020, the company has reported decline in both retail, and wholesale numbers. FADA reports retails numbers at 2,01,432 units, down 25.51 percent from 3,56,823 units in July 2019. Current market share is reported at 23.03 percent. Wholesales are reported at 3,21,583 units, down 29.33 percent from 4,55,036 units in July 2019. Volume loss stood at a whopping 1,33,453 units. While volume loss is significant, no other manufacturer is in a position to gain on Honda’s loss, and HMSI remains comfortably seated as the second biggest two-wheeler manufacturer by sales volume. More