Honda Unveils 10 New and Refreshed Bike Models in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has showcased a major product push by unveiling an expanded 10-model two-wheeler lineup for the Indian market.

The portfolio features seven all-new models alongside three refreshed motorcycles, spanning adventure tourers, roadsters, cruisers, dual-purpose dual-sport motorcycles, flex-fuel vehicles, and electric commuters. The major unveiling underscores the Japanese automaker's multi-pathway strategy across internal combustion, electric, and alternative-fuel mobility, supported by deeper localised engineering and manufacturing commitments in India.

Honda ADV160

Positioned as a "City Adventure" scooter, the model is powered by a 157 cc liquid-cooled engine producing 15.8 bhp. Designed with crossover styling, it stands as India's first scooter engineered to support up to E85 flex-fuel blends, complete with an 8.1-litre fuel tank and 27 litres of under-seat storage.

Honda CB500

This retro-sport model is powered by a new 501 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine with an oil cooler, generating 27.7 bhp and 43.3 Nm of torque. It will be offered in Alloy, Spoke Tubeless, and Spoke Tubeless with Graphics variants.

Honda Rebel 300 & Rebel 500

Marking Honda's entry into the local cruiser space, the Rebel 300 features a bobber-inspired stance powered by a 286 cc liquid-cooled engine making 30 bhp. The larger Rebel 500 utilises a 471cc parallel-twin engine producing 45.5 bhp. Both cruisers will be available in Standard variants as well as configurations equipped with Honda's automated E-Clutch technology.

Honda XR 300L & XR 300 Rally

Focused on off-road and mixed-terrain riding, the dual-purpose XR 300L uses a lightened frame paired with a 293.5cc air-cooled engine making 26.9 bhp. The XR 300 Rally variant builds on this foundation with rally-style fairings and extended-range touring equipment.

Honda QC3

Expanding the brand's zero-emission footprint, the family-focused QC3 electric scooter features a 3 kWh battery delivering an IDC-certified range of 145 km, charging from zero to 80% in 2 hours 40 minutes. It comes equipped with 32 litres of under-seat storage and a five-inch TFT instrument display.

Refreshed CB350 Series

Honda's existing modern-classic lineup, comprising the CB350, CB350C, and CB350RS, receives updated dark-themed colour palettes and new graphical treatments.

Speaking at the unveiling, Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO of HMSI, emphasised that India remains one of Honda's most critical global hubs. He noted that accelerating localised production under the "Make-in-India for the World" commitment allows the manufacturer to bring advanced global architectures to domestic consumers while strengthening India's role as a key manufacturing and export base.