What has Honda launched in India?
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has launched the updated variants of its middleweight lineup – the CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and the XL750 Transalp E-Clutch for the Indian market. Both models now come with Honda’s latest E-Clutch technology, strengthening its premium 755cc platform and its lineup.
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What exactly does Honda E-Clutch do?
The Honda E-Clutch is an innovative motorcycle technology first introduced in November 2023. It’s an electro-mechanical system that’s programmed to automate the operation of the clutch, relieving riders from constantly engaging the clutch while starting, stopping, and shifting gears.
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What is the CB750 Hornet?
The CB750 Hornet is Honda’s middleweight streetfighter based on Honda’s 755cc platform. It is aimed at riders who want a sharp naked motorcycle that delivers strong performance on city streets and twisty back roads.
What mechanical hardware and features does the Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch offer?
The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch is built on a lightweight steel diamond frame, offering a sharp 25-degree rake for agile handling. The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch comes with 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted forks at the front and a Pro-Linker Monoshock at the rear with preload adjustment.
Braking is handled by a pair of 296mm radial-mounted front discs and a 240mm disc at the rear. As for the features, the motorcycle comes with a standard 5-inch TFT display, throttle-by-wire technology with three ride modes plus an additional customisable mode and Honda Selectable Torque Control with integrated wheelie control.
What is the XL750 Transalp E-Clutch?
The XL750 Transalp E- Clutch is a versatile, middleweight adventure touring motorcycle based on Honda’s 755cc platform. The motorcycle is engineered to handle a mix of environments, from daily city commutes and long highway stretches to rough off-road trails.
What mechanical hardware and features does the Honda XL750 Transalp E-Clutch come with?
The Honda XL750 Transalp E-Clutch incorporates a chassis specifically tuned for off-road and touring demands, featuring long-travel suspension from Showa riding on large spoked wheels. Dual front disc brakes and a rear disc, but with the added ability to switch off the rear ABS for off-road riding.
On the features front, the motorcycle offers a 5-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity. Five distinct riding modes and Honda’s HSTC traction control with an off-road-specific mode.
What powers both motorcycles?
Both the Honda CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch share the same engine platform: a 755cc, liquid-cooled, 8-valve, parallel-twin engine. This parallel twin produces 90.5 bhp of power at 9,500 rpm and 75Nm of peak torque at 7,250. Both motorcycles utilise a 6-speed gearbox integrated with the new E-Clutch technology.
What is the price of the Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch in India?
The Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch is priced at ₹10.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The adventure-focused XL750 Transalp E-Clutch carries a price tag of ₹13.20 lakh, ex-showroom. These prices comfortably place both models within the premium middleweight segment in their respective categories.
Where can customers book these new Honda motorcycles?
Interested buyers can book the new CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch through Honda’s premium BigWing dealership network across India.
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