Honda Forza 350 maxi-scooter patented in India

    Just another case of protecting intellectual property, or preparations for an India launch?

    Published On Mar 02, 2023 11:55:00 AM

    29,650 Views

    Listen to this Article

    Despite never having been officially sold in India, the Honda Forza 350 maxi-scooter has been a popular topic here in recent years. And Honda has now patented the design of the latest version of the Forza 350 here in India.

    Honda has a history of patenting designs for international models and never launching them in our market, so it’s quite likely that this Forza design patent could just be another case of the Japanese giant protecting its intellectual property. But there is also a slim chance that we might actually see something come of this. 

    Honda Forza 350: India launch possibility

     

    As mentioned earlier, there has been a lot of buzz around the Forza 350 in India. And it’s been substantiated, too. A few years ago, Honda brought in a very limited number of these scooters as part of a dealer showcase, and at the end of it, every one of them managed to find a buyer. So, limited as its market may be, there is a niche demand for such a maxi-scooter in India.

    Honda Forza 350: India price expectation

    We’re also seeing the Indian scooter market maturing, which is encouraging manufacturers to bring in bigger, more premium products. Last year saw the introduction of a pair of Keeway 300cc scooters as well as the extremely impressive BMW C 400 GT. Perhaps Honda feels like testing the waters, too. Time will tell. If the Forza 350 does end up in Indian showrooms, don’t be surprised to see a price tag north of the Rs 5 lakh mark.

    Honda Bikes Bikes

    Copyright (c) Autocar India. All rights reserved.

    Comments

    ×
    img

    No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

    Ask Autocar Anything about Car and Bike Buying and Maintenance Advices
    Need an expert opinion on your car and bike related queries?
    Ask Now

    Search By Bike Price

    Poll of the month

    The Mahindra XUV 300 facelift will be called the XUV 3XO. Should more brands rename models for facelifts?

    Yes, it could give new life to a slow-selling car

     

    14.19%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.11%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    29.87%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    23.83%

    Total Votes : 1473
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Get all the latest updates from the automobile universe