The TVS Apache RTR 180 has crossed a sales figure of three million units, and it now has a 2019 model year iteration. The changes are mostly cosmetic there are new race-inspired graphics, a crash guard with integrated frame sliders, Alcantara-like seat upholstery, forged bar-end weights, and a speedometer with white backlighting. It remains powered by the 177cc air cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 17.3bhp and 15.5Nm. It feeds this power through a five-speed gearbox. Suspension consists of conventional telescopic front forks and dual gas-charged rear shock absorbers. A rear disc brake is standard, and both the front and rear discs are petal discs. The 2019 Apache RTR 180 is available in five colours: white, gloss black, matte black, matte dark blue, and grey
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10k more than standard, 6k more than rear disc variant. Single channel ABS. Suzukis latest entrant to the 150cc arena is this, the Gixxer. It has spawned a fully-faired version and even a cruiser, but the naked is the original version. It replaced the GS150R and still remains one of the best 150cc motorcycles to buy today. The Gixxer is powered by a 155cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that generates 14bhp and 14Nm which neither the least nor the most in the class. A five-speed transmission has replaced the GS150Rs six-speed box. The Gixxer has a disc brake at both ends. Single-channel ABS is also now an option, although it is a Rs 6000 upgrade over the regular Gixxer. The instrument cluster is an all-digital one that matches the best in class in terms of information displayed. The shift light is programmable. You can have the Gixxer in a total of five different paint schemes, two of which are dual-tone schemes. There is also special edition model called the Gixxer SP. It has new graphics, a maroon coloured seat and a clear lens LED tail lamp. The SP model is only available in one colour scheme which is a combination of matt grey and gloss black.
The Suzuki Gixxer SF is a fully-faired premium commuter motorcycle, which is based on the Gixxer naked motorcycle. It is targeted at a young audience looking for a stylish commuter motorcycle which can double up as a tourer. The Gixxer SF carries forward the sculpted fuel tank and the rear panels from the naked motorcycle, though the edgy body panels in the front section have made way for the full-sized fairing. This fairing has been styled to resemble the bigger GSX-R superbikes and, the company claims, has been aerodynamically shaped to improve the motorcycles touring capabilities. The Gixxer SF is built on a single downtube frame, which also is used in its naked sibling. It is powered by the same 155cc single cylinder engine which delivers 14.6bhp and 14Nm of torque through a five-speed transmission. There is an option of fuel injection in the SF FI model range. A rear disc brake is on the options list, as is ABS. The Suzuki Gixxer SF is available in four colours: blue, black, red, and a rather fetching red and silver. The MotoGP edition paint scheme gets the Ecstar logo, which is the official supplier of engine oil to the manufacturers MotoGP effort. There is also special edition model called the Gixxer SF SP. It comes with a different graphic layout, maroon coloured seat and a clear lens LED tail lamp. The SP model is now available in two colour schemes, one of which is a combination of grey and black, and the other is a combination of black and gold, with new graphics on the headlamp cowl and fuel tank. The latter is available only in FI form.
The Suzuki Burgman Street goes where no other scooter has gone in the Indian market. Well, unless you count the long-discontinued Kinetic Blaze. The Burgman is a maxi scooter but not in every sense of the word. It derives inspiration from its sibling, the Burgman 400, which is a 400cc scooter whose size rivals most middleweight cruisers. The Burgman Street is based on the Access chassis and driveline, which means peppy performance for a 125cc. It gets LED lighting all around, and a front disc brake with a combined brake system is standard. It has more storage space than any scooter on the market right now, with two cubby holes on the front apron, one closed and one open, and a big underseat storage space. A unique feature of the Burgman is the footrests on the footboard it has space for the rider to kick his feet out front and rest them like a cruiser motorcycle.
The Activa 125 has finally got an upgrade to bring it a little upmarket. With the new feature set, it sits neatly in the Honda India scooter lineup between the Activa 5G and the Grazia. The new features include a part-digital display that debuted on the Activa 5G, in which only the speedometer is analog and the rest are digital. It also gets an LED headlamp, the four-in-one ignition key slot that unlocks the seat as well, and there is now the option of adding a 12V charging socket under the seat as a dealer accessory. The major change is a mechanical one the rear suspension is now preload adjustable. The engine is the same 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder motor that generates 8.5bhp and 10.5Nm. There are six colour schemes available, of which two are matte paints schemes. Three variants make up the Activa 125 range; the base model has steel wheels and drum brakes. The next variant has alloy wheels and drum brakes, and the top-spec variant has alloy wheels and a front disc brake. All three offer CBS linked brakes as standard. The Activa 125s biggest competitor is the Suzuki Access 125 they both project themselves as 125cc family scooters.
The Honda Grazia is to the Dio what the Activa 125 is to the regular Activa. It occupies a space alongside the Activa 125 that caters to the younger generation. The focus of the scooter is on generating more excitement rather than focusing on practicality. As such, it gets aggressive styling with motoscooter looks, and a host of features like LED headlamps and a twin digital instrument cluster that also includes a feature we havent seen on a scooter since the Kinetic Blaze a tachometer! The Honda Grazia is to the Dio what the Activa 125 is to the regular Activa. It occupies a space alongside the Activa 125 that caters to the younger generation. The focus of the scooter is on generating more excitement rather than focusing on practicality. As such, it gets aggressive styling with motoscooter looks, and a host of features like LED headlamps and a twin digital instrument cluster that also includes a feature we havent seen on a scooter since the Kinetic Blaze a tachometer! It is powered by the same 125cc single-cylinder engine that powers the Activa 125, with 8.5bhp and 10.5Nm. In base form it has steel wheels and drum brakes, but opt for the Deluxe variant, and youll get alloy wheels, a front disc brake and Hondas Combi braking system. It is available in orange, black, grey, white, blue and red.
The Activa-i is a more affordable, lighter and more stylish version of its bestselling scooter, the Activa. The scooter carries a several cosmetic changes over the regular Activa, while retaining the engine, dimensions and the platform. Though Honda claims that the Activa-i is a unisex scooter, there is a hint of feminism in the design. The 2018 version of the Activa-i has cosmetic changes to it. There is a redesigned instrument cluster and new graphics for the five colours it is available in. It also gets a metallic exhaust muffler, a front storage hook, and the four-in-one ignition key slot that unlocks the seat as well. Mechanically it remains powered by a 109.2cc Honda Eco Technology (HET) engine with CVT, which churns out 8bhp and 9Nm of torque. The fibre body has helped reduce the scooters weight and it now tips the scale at 103kg as compared to 110kg of the Activa.
The CB Hornet 160R is Hondas answer to the Yamaha FZ-S and the Suzuki Gixxer. Based on the CB Unicorn 160, the CB Hornet 160R is the stylish 160cc offering from the Japanese manufacturer. The CB Hornet 160R is easily the best looking bike in its segment. With its macho look, which Honda was able to achieve by using bulky body panels, especially the fuel tank, Honda plans to target buyers who are style conscious. While the fascia still reminds us of the CB Unicorn Dazzler, the side profile is the best way to look at this motorcycle. The rear of the CB Hornet 160R also stands out thanks to the X-shaped tail lamp. In addition to this, it gets an LED headlamp, and a hazard light switch where one would ordinarily have got an engine killswitch. The CB Hornet 160R is powered by a 163cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 15.7bhp at 8500rpm and peak torque of 14.76Nm at 6500rpm. This engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The bike gets disc brakes at both ends along with the Combined Braking System instead of the standard disc-drum setup. Single-channel ABS is now an option, but both ABS and CBS are not available together. The front brake is larger than the CB Unicorn 160s, at 276mm. The rear disc size is 220mm. The bike rides on a 100/80-17 front tyre and 140/80-17 rear tyre, which matches the widest in the segment. The fuel tank capacity stands at 12 litres and the kerb weight at 142kg for the CBS version and 140 for the standard version.
The Honda X-Blade is the newest addition to Hondas 160cc platform underpinning the CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R currently sold in the market. It houses the same engine as the other two models, which is a 162cc air-cooled, single-cylinder motor producing 13.9bhp and 13.9Nm. The power figures inch closer to the CB Unicorn 160 than the more powerful CB Hornet 160R. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox. Apart from the motor, the X-Blade comes with a 12-litre fuel tank, LED headlamp, digital instrument console and a gear position indicator. For braking, it gets a 276mm petal disc up front now with single-channel ABS and a 130mm drum setup for the rear. The motorcycle stands on 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels shod with 80/100-17 section tyre ahead and a 130/70-17 section one for the rear. The X-Blade sits between Hondas CB Unicorn 160 and the CB Hornet 160R in terms of price. It is available in two variants -- Standard and ABS. In its segment, the Honda X-Blade competes with the Yamaha FZ-S, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, and the TVS Apache RTR 180.
The Lets is the entry-level scooter from Suzuki. Being marketed as a scooter for women, the Lets is one of the lightest scooters in the segment. This scooter is powered by SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) engine and has been on sale since June 2014. The Lets is powered by a 110cc unit delivering 8.7bhp at 7500rpm and 9Nm at 5,500rpm. Like most of the other scooters, the engine is mated to a CVT transmission. It has telescopic oil damped suspension at the front and swing arm type suspension at the rear. The 90/100-10 section tubeless tyres are fitted at both the front and the rear, while the stopping power is provided by 120mm drum brakes. With a fuel tank capacity of 5.2 litres, the Lets can do close to 260kms in one tank full. The scooter is light with the kerb weight of 98kg and also has a decent ground clearance at 160mm. The Lets is equipped with an optional storage box and mobile charger which is becoming standard in scooters these days. The Lets is available in four colours - Matte Grey/Matte Black, Pearl Suzuki Blue/Matte Black, Pearl Mira Red/Matte Black and Pearl Mirage White. The main competition for this Suzuki is the Honda Activa i, TVS Scooty Zest 110 and the Hero Pleasure.
The Suzuki Hayate EP is a 110cc commuter motorcycle targeted at office-goers and middle-aged buyers. Complete with a host of cosmetic and technological upgrades, this new motorcycle is a successor to the Hayate. In terms of looks and styling, the Suzuki Hayate EP is a pretty basic motorcycle. Cosmetically, there arent many changes apart from addition of new decals and paint schemes. The wheelbase has been extended to improve the ride comfort. It also gets a longer seat, new preload adjustable rear springs, tubeless tyres and a maintenance free battery. The instrument cluster gets a basic rider interface with an analogue speedometer and black and white dials. The Hayate EP is underpinned by a revised version of the diamond frame, with a longer wheelbase. The 112cc single-cylinder engine has also been updated to improve efficiency. It is also marginally more powerful, producing 8.7bhp and 9.3Nm of torque. The Hayate EP is available in five colour options metallic oort grey, pearl mira red and glass sparkle black. It competes with the Honda Dream Neo and the Hero Passion XPro.
The Honda CBR250R is Honda's 250cc single-cylinder sportbike that competes with the other fully faired machines in a similar price bracket. The 2018 model year CBR250R has two big changes: one, it is now BS4 compliant, and two, there is an LED headlamp. The rest of the motorcycle stays unchanged other than a tweak to the shape of the headlamp. It will be available in two colours - orange and green. The green was on display at the Auto Expo and is reminiscent of the Hornet's colour and graphics combination. The engine remains a 249cc fuel-injected single that is liquid cooled with 26bhp and 23Nm running through a six-speed gearbox. Braking is delivered by a 296mm front disc and 220mm rear disc. As always, ABS with CBS will be an option. The 2018 Honda CBR250R will compete with the TVS Apache RR310, KTM RC200, Yamaha Fazer 25, and Bajaj Pulsar RS200.
The Livo is Hondas premium 100/110cc motorcycle. It is an aggressively designed motorcycle for the segment, with the tank extensions serving the purpose of making the bike appear larger than it actually is. The Livo offers tubeless tyres and six-spoke alloy wheels as standard while a front disc brake is offered as an optional extra. CBS is also an option both with the front drum as well as the front disc brake. CBS will soon become standard fitment. The Livo is built around a diamond frame borrowed from the CB Twister. Powering the Livo is the tried and tested 110cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine that puts out 8.2bhp and 8.63Nm of torque through a four-speed transmission, and returns a company-claimed fuel efficiency of 74kmpl. The Livo rides on conventional telescopic front forks and spring loaded hydraulic rear suspension. The Livo is available in five paint schemes blue, black, grey, brown and red. Available in five variants, self-drum-alloy and self-disc-alloy with the option of CBS on each, the Livo competes with other 110cc commuter bikes like the Hero Passion X Pro, and TVS Victor.
The RM-Z450 isnt road legal it is a purpose-built dirt bike that is intended for use solely as a recreational tool and to hone dirt riding skills. As such, the company does not release power and torque figures, preferring to say instead that it is accessible and suitable for its nature. What they will let us know, though, is that it is a 449cc single-cylinder fuel-injected DOHC water-cooled engine, that it weighs 112kg, and that it has 330mm of ground clearance. The frame, swingarm and suspension are all optimised for the application. It is available only in yellow, and since it isnt road legal, dont expect accessories like a headlamp, turn indicators or a horn. Wheels are standard-for-dirt sizes 21 inches in front and 18 inches at the rear. The tyres are dirt tyres. The RM-Z450 competes directly with the Kawasaki KX-450F.
The Centuro is Mahindra's most successful motorcycle till date. The company has smartly packaged this 110cc motorcycle with good features and great pricing. However, things have changed a lot over the last couple of months. Due to which the Centuro no longer feels a value for money bike. Even though the bike is loaded with features like the flip-key with 96-bit secure access, engine immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, DTE (distance to empty), Find me lamps and LED parking lights. In terms of design, the Centuro looks different from he rest of the bikes in the segment, thanks ot the golden twin bar below the tank. The Centuro is powered by an106.7cc MCI-5 single-cylinder engine which produces 8.4bhp and 8.5Nm of power and torque respectively. This engine is mated to a four-speed all-up shift pattern gearbox. The bike has a dry weight of 111kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12.7 litres. Mahindra is offering the Centuro in five different versions - Centuro NXT, Centuro Disc Brake, Centuro XT, Centuro Rockstar and Centuro Rockstar Kick Alloy.
The CD 100 Dream DX is the most affordable motorcycle in Hondas portfolio in India. It belonging to the companys Dream series of motorcycles that also include the Dream Yuga and the Dream Neo models. The entry-level commuter motorcycle features a bikini fearing for the headlamp assembly, graphics on the tank and side panels, five-spoke alloy wheels and a blacked out exhaust system with a chrome heat shield. Other features include a long seat, electric self-start, lockable utility box and tubeless tyres. The rear carrier are offered as an option. The motorcycle is powered by a 110cc single-cylinder motor with Hondas HET technology that registers 8.3bhp and 9.1Nm. The motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. Catering to the commuter segment in India, the CD 110 Dream DX is claimed by the manufacturer to returns a fuel efficiency of 74kmpl. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks up front and dual shock absorber at the back. For braking, the bike features 130mm drum brakes at both ends with CBS for the front. The motorcycle is available in four colour options Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Black with Cabin Gold and Imperial Red Metallic. In its segment, the CD 110 Dream DX competes with other commuter motorcycles such as Bajaj Platina 110, Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Star City+ and the Hero HF Deluxe i3s.
The Navi is quirky two-wheeler from Honda that has the mechanicals of a scooter and the looks of a motorcycle. Inspired by the Honda Grom, the Navi is targeted at the age group 18-25 and sits right above the Cliq in the companys product portfolio. While the Navi might look like a motorcycle, it isnt one. It is powered by Hondas tried and trusted 110cc engine that powers the popular Activa. This engine capable of producing produces 8bhp of power and 9Nm of torque. The Navi features telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking is taken care by drum brakes at both ends and is equipped with a combi-brake system which partially applies the front brake on the application of the rear brake. This reduces the overall braking distance thus improving braking efficiency. The Navi has a ground clearance of 156mm and a seat height of 765mm. It has a kerb weight of 101kg and a fuel tank capacity of 3.8-litres. Honda offers the Navi with five paint schemes - red, white, black, green, orange and brown. In the Indian two-wheeler market besides the Cliq in Hondas stable, the Navi doesnt face any direct competition.
The Hero Pleasure is a light and zippy scooter, built keeping the fairer sex in mind. It appeals to its target audience with trendy paint schemes and an integrated braking system (IBS), similar to the one in its elder sibling, the Hero Maestro Edge. The Hero Pleasures most significant update is the new IBS which is similar to the Hero Maestros combined braking system (CBS) which engages both the front and rear brake when the left brake lever is pulled. Other updates include a light in the glovebox, a lockable glovebox, a side stand indicator and combination ignition lock and seat opening mechanism. It also gets a new instrument cluster and a mobile charger socket, which is a very handy feature. The Hero Pleasure is powered by a single-cylinder 102cc engine which produces 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The four-stroke air-cooled engine is mated to a CVT automatic gearbox. One can choose either steel wheels or alloy ones.
The Hero HF Deluxe is the second most affordable product from Hero MotoCorp. The Hero CD Deluxe was re-branded to Hero HF Deluxe after Hero ended its joint venture with Honda in 2010. Despite it being affordable, it offers electric start and alloy wheels as options. The Hero HF Deluxe is powered by an air-cooled 97.2 cc four-stroke single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 8.2bhp of power at 8000rpm and 8.05Nm of torque at 5.00rpm. This motor is mated to a four-speed gearbox. The company claims that the bike gives a fuel efficiency of 82kmpl. The bike competes with the Bajaj CT100, TVS Sport and Honda CD 110 Dream.
