New Honda Commuter Bike to be Unveiled on August 2 in India, Details Here

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India will pull the wraps off its new commuter motorcycle on the 2nd of August 2023 for the Indian market. It is widely speculated that the upcoming bike could be placed in the 150-180cc segment of the market, and Honda is expected to introduce it under the existing brand name as it did with its 100cc commuter motorcycle – the Shine. However, there is no official word on the same. 162.7cc and 184.4cc engines are available on sale in the country, with the Honda Unicorn 160 offering the former and the CB Hornet 2.0 the latter. 

The Honda Unicorn 160's single-cylinder, air-cooled engine cranks out 13bhp and 14Nm of peak torque, whereas the 184.4cc engine on the Hornet delivers 17bhp and 16Nm of torque. It is anticipated that the new product from the stable of Honda could dish out similar power and torque figures as the Unicorn and the Hornet. 

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New Honda Commuter Bike: Hardware

The new vehicle is likely to feature conventional telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. Braking duties could be carried out by a disc, which is likely to be standard on this bike. Besides, it is likely to share features with the company's 160cc offerings. 

New Honda Commuter Bike: Pricing, Launch Details

In terms of pricing, the new commuter bike could stand between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom), making it slot between the Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 2.0. Expect the new product to go on sale in the country in the coming weeks, probably around the festive season. 

If Honda launched its new two-wheeler with a 160cc engine, it would face competition from the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar N160, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, and more. 

New Honda Dio 125 Unleased in India

Along with the Activa 125 and the Grazia, Honda's third 125cc scooter – Dio – is on sale in the Indian market. The Dio is offered in two variants: Standard and Smart, with an ex-showroom price ranging from Rs 83,400 for the Standard model to Rs 91,300 for the Smart variant. The new scooter sports bold design elements and features H-Smart keyless functionality. Both variants of the new product are offered with a special 10-year warranty package (3-year standard and 7-year optional extended warranty). Bookings for the 125cc Honda Dio have already begun, and their deliveries are expected to commence soon across the country.

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Powering the Dio 125 is an OBD2-compliant 123.92cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) technology. Besides, a Honda ACG starter, increased tumble flow, improved combustion & reduced friction, and solenoid valves enhance the engine’s performance. As a result, the power and torque figures are rated at 8.16bhp at 6,250rpm and 10.4Nm at 5,000rpm, respectively. For handling transmission, the engine comes mated to a CVT unit, which sends all the power to the rear wheel.