Slated to be launched in the 100cc segment, the new Honda would rival directly against the Hero Splendor which has dominated the segment for years now.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India will launch a new 100cc motorcycle in the country on March 15. This will be the company’s new entry-level motorcycle and will sit below the CD 110 Dream, which is priced at Rs 71,133 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
The Japanese automaker has announced that it will introduce the new bike at aevent in Mumbai. Apart from this, there is no other information regarding the upcoming 100 cc bike of Honda.
This new motorcycle will in all likelihood comply with the new OBD 2 (On-Board Diagnostics) norms that will kick in starting from April.
As per reports, the new Honda motorcycle is likely to share design elements from the brand’s current CG Dream series, currently sold in International markets.
Currently, Honda has the CD110 and Livo in the 100-110 cc segment in the Indian market. However, they are priced higher than other options in the segment. So, the upcoming 100cc Honda commuter motorcycle is speculated to have a much lower price.
The name of the motorcycle is yet to be revealed, but the invitation for the launch event states “Shining Future”, which indicates that it might carry the CB Shine moniker.
The bike will most likely to be powered by a 100 cc engine that may produce 8 bhp and 8 Nm of torque. The engine could be coupled with a 5-speed gearbox.
Earlier, the brand had also confirmed that they will be introducing its first electric scooter in India by next year. It will have a top speed of 50 km/h and will not have a swappable battery. However, the company is most likely to launch another electric offering with a swappable battery.
