Honda showcased a wide variety of motorcycles at the Auto Expo

Honda showcased a wide variety of motorcycles at the Auto Expo

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.(HMSI) today unveiled six new models at the 2010 Auto Expo. The new models launched are the 110 cc CB Twister, 125cc new CBF Stunner and 102 cc Dio scooter aimed at the masses. Honda also displayed their global fun bike “VFR1200F” and the new CBR1000RR Fireblade. The company also showcased concept sports bike and U3X experimental mobility device.

The company may also introduce a couple of new motorcycles in the next fiscal in order to strengthen their lineup as mentioned by HMSI President and CEO Shinji Aoyama. The company is targeting the sales figure of 15 lac units in the financial year of 2010-11 with a growth of 20% over current fiscal.

The main stress has been on providing more safety through features like Combi-brake which is present in the new Aviator and Activa Deluxe variant and also the combined ABS feature present in bike like CBR1000RR 2010 model. The company also thinks about keeping the environment clean by providing high efficiency products like CB Twister, the new Activa and Aviator. The introduction of Programmed Fuel Injection technology included in the CBF-Stunner PGM-FI is also another example in this regard.

The newly launched CB Twister looked impressive with its stylish look matched with its well balanced specifications. The bike comes up with a 110 cc engine and 9 BHP of power. The bike also comes up with tubeless tires and claims the mileage of 70kmpl. Another add on features to the bike are maintenance free battery and viscous air filter. The bike is available in five colors, electric yellow metallic, candy palm green, pearl nightstar black, pearl siena red and pearl Fiji blue. The bike has three variants which are kick drum alloy(Rs. 41,850), self drum alloy(Rs.44,850) and self disc alloy(Rs. 47,850), all these prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

The 2010 CBR1000RR Fireblade was also unveiled at the expo. The bike is equipped with Electronically Controlled Combined ABS which further enhances the braking system of the bike. Some of the few add-ons to the new 2010 CBR1000RR Fireblade are as follows.

* Sharper rear styling with revised shape and new tailoring with clear lens
* Sharper exhaust muffler appearance with aluminium muffler cover
* New graphics and colors
* Improved crankshaft inertia mass

Apart from launching its CB Twister Honda also launched its 2010 CBF Stunner. The stunner got some cosmetic changes and some other features borrowed from its more advanced sibling the Stunner-PGM-FI. Some of the new features of the CBF Stunner are:

* Tachometer- Much desired feature
* Half chain cover- enhances sportiness
* Bar-end weights- reduces vibrations
* Maintenance free battery and viscous air filter- improves the overall performance and low maintenance.
* No kick start feature- to keep up with the ongoing tradition of no kicks(similar to bike likes Yamaha FZ, and R15 and many other bikes currently in the market)
* New graphics and overall black theme of the bike- Again to improve the looks

Honda also showcased the Unicorn- sport concept, CBF stunner racing and the CBR 150R racing bikes. The CBF Stunner racing and CBR 150R have already hit the racing circuits at Chennai & Coimbatore in 2009 races and the Asia Cup.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine Liquid- cooled 4-Stroke 16-Value DOHC inline 4

Displacement 998 cm3

Bore X Stroke 75 X 56.5 mm

Compression Ratio 11.2:1

Max. Power Output 92 kW/10,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)

Max.Torque 100 Nm/ 8,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)

Carburation PGM – FI electronic fuel injection

Ignition System Computer – Controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance.

Starter Electric

Transmission 6-Speed

Final Drive # 530 O-ring Sealed chain

Dimension (LxWxH) 2,105 x 785 x 1,095 mm

Wheelbase 1,445 mm

Seat Height 825 mm

Ground Clearance 130 mm

Fuel Tank Capacity 17 Litres (including 4-litre LCD –indicated reserve)

Suspension Front 43 mm inverted HMAS cartridge –type telescopic fork with step less preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120 mm cushion stroke.

Suspension Rear Monoshock with gas -charged HMAS damper featuring 10 – step preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 128 mm axle travel.

Wheel Front Closed –section 4 –spoke cast aluminium

Wheel Rear Closed –section 4 –spoke cast aluminium

Tyres Front 120/70 – ZR17M/C (58 W)

Tyres Rear 180/55 – ZR17M/C (73 W)

Brakes Front 310 x 4.5 mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston caliper, floating rotors and sintered metal pads

Brakes Rear 256 x 5 mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads

Frame Mono – backbone ;cast  aluminium

Caster Angle 25°

Trial 99 mm
Kerb weight 217 kg (F: 106 kg; R: 111 kg)