This new 100 cc motorcycle will be positioned as a direct rival to the bikes like the Hero Splendor in the Indian market
Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India recently confirmed the launch of a new 100 cc bike on March 15th, 2023. This new bike will directly compete against other small capacity commuter bikes in the country and will take on the rivals like the Hero Splendor and the TVS Radeon. This will be the brand’s third small-capacity bike after the CD 110 Dream DLX and Livo. Both these bikes are offered with a 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine that makes a maximum power of 8.7bhp at 7,500rpm and 9.3Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. Having said this, here are all the details you need to know about the upcoming Honda 100 cc motorcycle in India.
Upcoming Honda 100 cc Bike In India
For starters, the new Honda bike will be powered by a 100 cc single cylinder engine, details of which are yet to be known. For a quick comparison, the Hero Splendor Plus is offered with a 97.2 cc engine that churns out a peak power output of 8 bhp and boasts a claimed fuel economy of 65 kmpl. Having said this, the upcoming Honda bike is expected to be priced from Rs 60,000-70,000.
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The brand teased this upcoming bike a few days ago and will be offering it as a compact and light-weight bike. In addition to this, the brand is also working on a number of other bikes including a new CB-series motorcycle that will make its debut in the next few days. Reports suggest that this new bike will be positioned alongside the CNG350 and the CB350RS and will boast a Cafe Racer styling. This new bike will be offered with full LED lighting and bikini fairing.
This new bike will be offered with a 348 cc single cylinder, air cooled engine that churns out a peak power output of 20.8 bhp and a maximum torque output of 30 Nm. It will come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The braking duties will be handled by dual disc brakes along with dual-channel ABS (antilock braking system) while the suspension setup will use telescopic front forks and twin rear springs unit. Once launched, this new bike will take on the rivals like the RE 350 and the Jawa 42 in India.
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