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New Honda CB 350 – Prithiraj ChowdhuryHonda 2W sales were led by the Activa and CB Shine with significantly high YoY improvement and a combined share of 77.28%Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), has reported a significant improvement in domestic sales which has grown by 59.40% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. Sales which had stood at 3,02,756 units in June 2023 improved dramatically by 1,76,841 units to 4,82,597 units in June 2024. These improved sales have now allowed the company to close the gap, significantly closer to No. 1 two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp, by just around 8,000 units.Honda 2W Domestic Sales June 2024 – Led by Activa ScooterHonda Activa, which has commanded the sales list in previous months, was once again at the helm of the sales list in June 2024 with 2,33,376 units sold. This related to a 78.38% YoY growth over 1,30,830 units sold in June 2023. Honda Activa currently commands a 48.36% share on the domestic sales list and was also the best-selling scooter last month, ahead of TVS Jupiter by a huge margin.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonHonda CB Shine at No. 2 garnered 1,39,587 units in terms of domestic sales. This was a 40.64% YoY growth from 99,254 units sold in June 2023. The Honda Shine was also at No. 2 on the list of top 10 motorcycle sales last month after the Hero Splendor. Sales of the Honda Dio scooter have seen a triple digit improvement by 254.60% YoY to 32,584 units. This was a 23,395 unit volume growth over 9,189 units sold in June 2023.At No. 4 was the Honda Unicorn which has seen just a marginal YoY growth in sales to 26,751 units over 26,692 units sold in the same month last year to command a 5.54% share on this list. There was a slump in sales of the Shine 100 commuter bike by 29.32% to 23,087 units last month. Honda Shine rivals the Hero HF Deluxe and Bajaj Platina in its segment. Lower down the sales order, Honda Dream sales stood at 7,234 units while the SP160 added 7,117 units to total domestic sales along with Livo, of which 7,038 units were sold last month.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonHonda Hornet 2.0 also saw sales of 2,080 units in domestic markets. Honda Hornet and CB200X are now sold via the company’s BigWing dealerships along with other high end bikes such as the CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. Sales of the H’ness 350 slumped by as much as 56.19% YoY to 1,807 units, down from 4,125 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 2,318 unit volume decline. The sales list also included the company’s CB range that has reported good sales with the CB350 (1,161 units), CB200X (466 units), CB300 (287 units) and XL750 (22 units).Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonIn terms of MoM sales, they were up from 4,50,589 units in May 2024. This represents a growth of 32,008 units or a 7.10% increase month-over-month. Honda Activa led the charge with 2,33,376 units sold in June, a 7.87% increase from May’s 2,16,352 units, capturing a 48.02% share of the total sales. CB Shine followed with 1,39,587 units sold, marking a 9.99% rise from May’s 1,26,907 units, contributing 28.16% to the overall sales.Honda Dio saw a 12.20% growth, selling 32,584 units in June compared to 29,041 units in May, accounting for 6.45% of the sales. Unicorn also performed well, with 26,751 units sold, up 8.13% from May’s 24,740 units, representing 5.49% of the market share. Shine 100 experienced a modest increase of 4.24%, with sales rising to 23,087 units from 22,147 in May, making up 4.92% of the total sales.Dream model saw a slight increase of 2.95%, with 7,234 units sold compared to 7,027 in May, while SP160 experienced a significant decline of 28.39%, dropping to 7,117 units from 9,939 units in May, representing 2.21% of the sales. Livo also faced a decline of 9.72%, with sales falling to 7,038 units from 7,796 in May, making up 1.73% of the sales. Hornet 2.0 sales dropped by 16.97%, from 2,505 units in May to 2,080 units in June, capturing 0.56% of the market.Hness 350 saw an 8.18% decrease, with sales falling to 1,807 units from 1,968 in May, while CB350 experienced an 11.37% decline, with 1,161 units sold compared to 1,310 in May. CB200X sales dropped by 8.98%, with 466 units sold compared to 512 in May. CB 300 saw a slight decline of 3.04%, with sales decreasing to 287 units from 296 in May. XL750 faced a significant drop of 46.34%, with only 22 units sold compared to 41 in May. Lastly, GL 1800 saw no sales in June, down from 8 units in May, marking a 100% decline. More

Honda ActivaHonda 2W Sales June 2024 Double digit growth – Strong sales in both domestic, export marketsHMSI has shown off a strong growth trajectory in June 2024 with double digit growth both across domestic sales and exports. Honda 2W Sales June 2024 (domestic + exports) grew by 60.08% YoY to 5,18,799 units last month which was a massive improvement over 3,24,093 units sold in June 2023. Volume increase was at 1,94,706 units.Honda 2W Sales June 2024Domestic sales have seen a 59.40% YoY improvement to 4,82,597 units in June 2024 from 3,02,756 units sold in June 2023. While volume gain stood at 1,79,841 units, these sales accounted for 93.02% of the company’s total sales. Gains were even more exceptional in terms of exports which improved by 69.67% YoY with 36,202 units being shipped globally. This was a volume growth of 14,865 units as against 21,337 units exported in June 2023.Honda 2W Sales June 2024Where MoM analytics are concerned, Hero MotoCorp experienced lower exports. Total growth was up by 5.35% from 4,92,447 units sold in May 2024 marking a 26,352 unit volume increase. Domestic sales remained positive with a 7.10% MoM improvement from 4,50,589 units sold in May 2024 while exports suffered a 13.51% decline as compared to 41,858 units shipped in May 2024 relating to a 5,656 dip in volumes.During June 2024, Honda opened its first sales and service outlet in Shillong, Meghalaya. Marking its 25th dealership in North East India and 174th dealership in the eastern region. The company also conducted several road safety awareness programs across several cities while in celebration for World Environment Day. A total of 1 lakh trees were planted.Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) – Strong growth trajectoryHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) moved mountains on the back of its strong growth trajectory in June 2024. The proof is in the pudding. An indication of strong consumer confidence and demand for their products. Significant increase in both domestic sales and exports suggests effective market positioning and product appeal across diverse customer segments.This growth highlights HMSI’s operational efficiency, and their ability to adapt to evolving market dynamics and consumer preferences. Initiatives such as expanding their dealership network reinforces their proactive approach to staying competitive in the dynamic Indian automotive market.Electric Honda Activa – e2Ws awaitedHonda is also set to introduce the electric version of India’s best-selling scooter Activa sometime later this year or in early 2025. Once launched, the Activa electric scooter will have to contend with the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Hero Rizta in its segment.HMSI also plans to expand its production capacity and introduce new assembly lines for the production of Activa Electric. Considering the popularity of the Activa ICE variant, it is expected to make ripples upon launch. More

Honda Cross Cub 50Not just the Super Cub 50, but the entire bunch of 50cc Honda bikes on sale in Japan will be discontinuedAs climate change events continue to increase, nations across the globe are taking measures to reduce their carbon footprint. One recent example is Japan, where tougher emission norms are set to be implemented in 2025. Due to this, iconic best selling two-wheelers such as Honda Super Cub 50 will no longer be available in Japan.Costly complianceWhile there is the option of using a catalytic converter, it will be a complex and costly process for a 50cc two-wheeler. One of the reasons Honda Super Cub 50 is preferred is its affordable pricing. It is available in the price range of 200,000–300,000 yen (approximately Rs 1.05 lakh to Rs 1.57 lakh).Honda Super Cub 50Considering the cost of additional parts required to achieve compliance with the stricter emission norms in Japan, there will be a significant rise in prices. As per estimates, making the Super Cub 50 emission compliant will push its prices. Bringing it at around the same level as that of Honda’s 125cc bikes.Along with the Super Cub 50, Honda will have to discontinue all the 50cc bikes it sells in Japan. Honda’s under-50cc portfolio includes Super Cub 50 Pro, Cross Cub 50, Giorno 50, Tact, Dunk, EM1 e:, Benly and CRF50F. Discontinuing these small capacity bikes comes at a time when demand for small mopeds has been continuously decreasing in recent years. A significant percentage of users are shifting to e-bicycles.Honda Super Cub range over the yearsAs per a report published by Nikkei Asia, small moped sales were at 92,824 units in 2023. This is just a small fraction of the approximately 2.78 million units that were manufactured in 1982. This was the period when small moped sales were at their peak. In Japan, Honda currently has around 80% market share in the moped segment.Super Cub brand to be retainedWhile discontinuing the 50cc bikes, Honda will retain the Super Cub brand for the higher capacity models. It includes the Super Cub 110, Super Cub 110 Pro and Super Cub C125. While 125cc bikes should be able to achieve compliance with the stricter emission norms in Japan, there is not enough clarity about the future of Honda’s 110cc bikes.Even though the popular 50cc Super Cub will be discontinued next year, it is good to know that the iconic brand itself is not being erased completely. Various media outlets and polls have voted the original Super Cub as the world’s greatest motorcycle. Since the time it was introduced, more than 110 million units have been sold. That makes the Super Cub the top selling two-wheeler on the planet.In India, bestsellers like Splendor Plus and Honda Activa will take several years to break that record. It may never even happen, as the Indian two-wheeler market is also witnessing a strong shift towards EVs. Brands like Ola S1, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak have already entered the top 10 list of best selling scooters in the country. More

2024 Honda BeAT Scooter RangeConsidering OEMs like Aprilia, Yamaha and Hero (upcoming) are offering scooters with 14-inch wheels, we hope Honda offers one tooIndonesia is among the biggest scooter markets in Asian continent. Many legacy manufacturers and other OEMs have been operational here. Honda is among major players in Indonesia. To further consolidate its position in the market, Honda has just launched MY24 BeAT and BeAT Street with subtle updates to design and features.2024 Honda BeAT Scooter Range – What are the updates?In Indonesia, Honda’s BeAT has been one of the popular scooter offerings with good reception from the buyers. Capitalising on it further, the company has just launched 2024 Honda BeAT with a multitude of exterior revisions and feature updates to keep the product fresh.Where exterior design changes are concerned, Honda has implemented a new design language with body panels radiating a sharper look. Overall design now looks less edgy and a lot less busier than it did before. There are new headlights and tail lights design. New BeAT gets LED headlights too.Standard 2024 Honda BeAT gets taller 14-inch alloy wheels as standard fitment. There is a new instrument cluster too, with a digital LCD screen in the middle. All variants gets battery charge state indicator and alarms, while CBS variant onwards get 12W USB charger, parking brake lock feature and side stand engine kill switch.2024 Honda BeAT StandardHigher-spec Honda BeAT Deluxe variant gets an engine idling start/stop system along with and a silent starter/generator system. Notably, Honda BeAT Deluxe is the only variant to get company’s new Smart Key.Changes with Honda BeAT StreetApart from the standard BeAT, Honda has also launched the 2024 BeAT Street. Where design is concerned, not a lot is different between the two. For starters, we can see a unique design with the Street where it gets an exposed handlebar and misses out on a cowl in this area that standard BeAT gets.Other than that, there are unique colourways and graphics with BeAT Street. When we bring scooter’s stance into the picture, there are stark differences between BeAT and BeAT Street as the latter comes equipped with smaller 12-inch alloy wheels with fatter tyres, as opposed to 14-inch alloys on the former.2024 Honda BeAT StreetOther than that, both scooters share almost all of their features and attributes. Powertrain-wise, both scooters come equipped with the same 110cc engine that generates 8.85 bhp of peak power and 9.2 Nm of peak torque. Claimed fuel efficiency is around 60.6 km/l. Both BeAT and BeAT Street start from IDR 18.43 million OTR (94.5K) and we hope Honda considers offering a 14-inch wheel-equipped scooter in the Indian 110cc scooter segment.2024 Honda BeAT Engine More

New Honda Activa 125Honda that had emerged as the No.1 two wheeler maker in April 2024 was once again overtaken by Hero MotoCorp in May 2024Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has accounted for total sales of 4,92,047 units in May 2024 as against 3,29,393 units sold in the same month last year. This included 4,50,589 units sold in domestic markets while 41,458 units were exported.Honda 2W Sales May 2024 – YoY performanceThis was a 45% YoY growth in domestic sales while exports were higher by an impressive 127%. HMSI has however, reported a MoM decline in sales as the company had seen a total sales figure of 5,41,946 units in April 2024. Hero MotoCorp on the other hand has recorded a 4.11% YoY growth selling 4,98,123 units in the past month whereas the company had sold 5,33,585 units in April 2024 when it was overtaken by HMSI.Honda 2W Sales May 2024Domestic Sales: Honda 2W’s domestic sales soared to 4,50,589 units in May 2024, up from 3,11,144 units in May 2023. This 44.82% increase underscores the company’s strengthened position in the home market, commanding a 91.50% share of total sales for the month.Export Sales: The export segment saw a remarkable 129.37% surge, with sales rising from 18,249 units in May 2023 to 41,858 units in May 2024. Exports now constitute 8.50% of Honda 2W’s total sales.Honda 2W Sales May 2024Honda 2W Sales May 2024 – MoM performanceDespite the impressive year-on-year figures, Honda 2W’s month-on-month performance reflected a decline. Total sales in May 2024 decreased by 9.13% from April 2024’s figures.Domestic Sales: The domestic market saw a reduction of 6.33%, with sales dropping from 4,81,046 units in April 2024 to 4,50,589 units in May 2024. This indicates a short-term dip in demand within the local market.Export Sales: Exports experienced a more pronounced decline, plummeting by 31.27% from 60,900 units in April 2024 to 41,858 units in May 2024. This sharp decrease points to fluctuations in international demand or potential logistical challenges.Recent UpdatesMajor sellers in the company portfolio were the Activa scooter along with the Shine 100 while the company has also witnessed impressive sales in the 125cc segment among which are models such as the Shine 125 and SP125. Where the Honda 125cc range consisting of the Shine 125 and SP125 were concerned, buyers in Eastern India in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and North-East India, crossed the 20 lakh unit mark.In the past month, the company achieved a major milestone in the sales of Shine 100 which has crossed the 3 lakh unit mark in 1 year of launch. It was the innovative colour options, on-board equipment and outstanding mileage of Honda Shine 100 that ranges from 60-65 km/l, which is the highest in its segment, that has found favor among buyers in India.As a part of the company’s expansion plans, a new R&D Center was opened in Bengaluru, Karnataka to further accelerate the company’s electrification plans in India. A new sales and service Red Wing outlet was also opened in Siliguri, West Bengal and Honda’s latest dealership is its 38th Authorized Main Dealership (AMD) and 277th Red Wing touch point in West Bengal. More

New 2024 Honda CB200X LaunchedBased on Honda Hornet 2.0, the Honda CB200X ADV motorcycle primarily rivals the Hero Xpulse 200 4VDesigned for versatility, Honda CB200X unlocks both city explorations and weekend adventures. It is among the most affordable entry-level ADV-style bikes in the country, while matching capabilities of Hornet 2.0. With new mechanical updates, Honda CB200X can ensure a better overall experience for users.New 2024 Honda CB200X LaunchedWith the assist function, the hand fatigue associated with clutch pulls, is reduced significantly. This will be useful across longer journeys and the usual city environment of stop-and-go traffic. First-time bike users will also benefit from the assist function.The slipper clutch comes into play in scenarios where aggressive downshifting is involved. Outcomes such as a wheel lock can be avoided with the slipper function. It is useful in situations such as entering a corner at high speed. In addition to enhancing stability and control and improving rider safety, a slipper clutch can also help achieve faster lap times in a track environment.Honda CB200X – Key featuresApart from the addition of an assist and slipper clutch, there are no other major changes to Honda CB200X. The bike has an all-LED lighting setup that complements the bike’s sporty profile. Enhanced illumination helps improve safety aspects. Other key features include a raised and swaged handlebar, knuckle covers with LED winkers, a tall visor and split step-up seat.Honda CB200X FeaturesCB200X’s keyhole is on its tank along with stylish alloy wheels, a rugged under-cowl, an upswept exhaust, an engine stop switch and a hazard switch. Tech kit includes a fully digital negative LCD display that shows a range of information. The screen is easily readable across both light and dark conditions. However, Honda CB200X does not have features such as Bluetooth.This is now a common feature seen with many bikes. Touted as an adventurer/tourer machine, Honda CB200X could use turn-by-turn navigation too. It also does not have a USB charging port. It is possible that such essential tech features could be introduced in the next update cycle. Rival Hero Xpulse 200 4V has Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation.Honda CB200X utilizes a diamond-type steel frame. It has golden USD telescopic forks at front and mono-shock rear suspension. Equipped with tough tread pattern tyres, the bike can perform exceptionally well across slippery and challenging terrain. Braking setup comprises 276 mm and 220 mm petal discs at front and rear, respectively. The bike has front ABS for enhanced braking.Honda CB200X Decent Blue MetallicHonda CB200X performancePowering the new 2024 Honda CB200X is the same 184.4 cc engine that delivers 17 bhp and 15.9 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In comparison, Hero Xpulse 200 4V has a 199.6 cc engine generating 18.9 bhp and 17.35 Nm, also mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox.Talking about pricing, Honda CB200X starts at Rs 1.47 lakh. In comparison, Hero Xpulse 200 4V is offered at a starting price of Rs 1.46 lakh. It boils down to style or capability. More