What is Honda’s new 10-model Made-in-India lineup?
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has unveiled its portfolio of 1o made in india products for India. The lineup ranges from adventure scooters, cruisers, roadsters, dual-sport motorcycles, an electric scooter, and refreshed existing models.
These models are a testament to Honda Motorcycles ‘ commitment towards localisation and broader product strategy catering to varied needs of Indian riders.
The List of motorcycles includes:
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Honda ADV160
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Honda CB500
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Honda Rebel 300
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Honda Rebel 500
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Honda XR300L
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Honda XR300 Rally
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Honda QC3 electric scooter
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Honda CB350
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Honda CB350RS
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Honda CB350C
What is the Honda ADV160?
The Honda ADV160 is an adventure-style scooter. The scooter is positioned as an adventure-style maxi scooter that blends rugged ADV styling with everyday commuting.
Globally, the ADV160 uses a 156.9cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with CVT transmission, but Honda has not yet released India-specific details.
What is the Honda CB500?
The Honda CB500 is one of the headline motorcycles in the 10-model lineup unveiled by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. The Honda CB500 is presented by Honda as a Heritage Roadster, blending retro design with modern performance.
The Honda CB500 is powered by a 501cc single cylinder air/oil cooled engine. The 501cc single cylinder produces about 27 hp in power and 43.3 Nm of torque.
What are the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500?
Honda has also unveiled its cruiser models for the Indian market: The Honda Rebel 300 and Rebel 500.
Honda Rebel 300
The Honda Rebel 300 is an entry-level casual cruiser motorcycle from Honda, exhibiting a bobber-inspired, low-slung stance with minimalist design. The Honda Rebel 300 is powered by a 286cc liquid-cooled engine. The Rebel 300 is offered in two variants: Standard and E-Clutch.
Honda Rebel 500
The Rebel 500 is a much more powerful iteration of the Rebel 300, described by Honda as a Lifestyle Cruiser. The Honda Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine. The parallel engine makes about 45hp of power and 43.3 Nm of torque. The Rebel 500 is also offered in two variants: Standard and E-clutch.
What are the XR 300L and XR 300 Rally?
Next in the lineup is Honda’s XR 300L and XR 300 Rally. An off-road-focused motorcycles.
Honda XR 300L
The Honda XR 300L is a dual sport lightweight ADV motorcycle engineered for riders seeking a balance between off-road capabilities and everyday usability. The Honda XR 300L ADV motorcycle is powered by a 293.5c air/oilcooled engine producing 26 hp and 26.6 Nm of torque.
Honda XR 300 Rally
Honda XR 300 Rally is the more adventure-focused version, with rally-style bodywork, a tall stance, and touring-biased hardware. It uses the same 293.5cc engine.
What is the QC3 electric scooter?
The Honda QC3 is Honda’s new electric scooter shown in India as part of its 10-model lineup. The QC3 is positioned above Honda’s existing QC1 EV scooter. The QC3 is offered with a larger battery, longer range and improved storage space.
The QC3 features a 3kWh fixed battery pack, claims an IDC range of 151 km, and can charge from 0 to 80 per cent in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The E-scooter comes equipped with a 5-inch TFT display, Honda RoadSync connectivity, a Smart Key system, and USB charging support.
What has Honda changed in the CB350 range?
Honda has updated its Neo retro CB350 family lineup not mechanically but visually. All three of Honda’s Neo retro lineup: CB350, CB350C and CB350 RS will receive a fresh new colour palette while retaining their core mechanical fundamentals.
The CB350 range is powered by a 348.36cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, making about 20.7 bhp and 29.4 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
