Honda is gearing up to launch two new bikes in the Indian market in the form of the CB350 cafe racer on March 2 and a brand-new 100cc bike on March 15.
Honda CB350 cafe racer: details
The Honda CB350 cafe racer was spotted last week at what appears to be a dealer showcase. The new cafe racer has a small bikini fairing and a solo seat set-up although what’s conspicuous in its absence are clip-on bars. Instead, this new cafe racer uses a handlebar similar to the CB350 H’ness.
New Honda 100cc bike: details
Honda hasn’t really had a presence in the 100cc motorcycle space in India and with this new launch, it will be aiming to take on market leader Hero, which sells the HF and Splendor models in this segment. While not much is known about the new Honda 100cc bike, we expect it to be a utilitarian commuter that will prioritise practicality.
The most affordable bike in Hero’s 100cc portfolio is the HF 100, priced at Rs 56,968, while the most expensive is the Splendor XTEC, priced at Rs 76,346. Expect the new Honda 100cc bike to cost somewhere in this region although much closer to the HF rather than the Splendor.
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