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Honda 2-Wheelers showcased 11 new models at the 2018 Auto Expo. The new
Honda X-Blade got its own separate stall:
The new X-Blade shares its underpinnings with the CB Hornet 160R. It measures 2,013 mm in length, 786 mm in width and 1,115 mm in height. The wheelbase is 1,347 mm. The X-Blade is expected to go on sale later this year:
It has a Transformer-inspired LED headlight with a U-shaped integrated LED DRL placed at the chin. A translucent windshield extends from the headlight. Turn signals are mounted high up in front of the handlebars. The X-Blade has a dual-tone front fender and telescopic front shocks. The rear features a monoshock setup. The fuel tank gets dual-tone treatment as well as an X-Blade decal:
Here's a quick look at the specifications. The X-Blade is powered by a 162.71 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 13.93 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. It comes with a 5-speed gearbox. Braking is handled by a 276 mm petal type front disc and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear:
Full-digital instrument panel on the X-Blade - The red line is at 9,000 rpm:
2018 Honda CBR250R comes in 5 shades - Mars Orange, Striking Green, Pearl Sports Yellow, Sports Red and Vibrant Orange (Repsol) in addition to new graphics. Moreover, the bike now gets an all-LED headlamp and 2-channel ABS:
The new CBR250R is powered by a 249.6 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 26.1 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 22.9 Nm of peak torque @ 7,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The suspension setup comprises of telescopic front forks and a Pro-Link monoshock at the rear. It gets a 296 mm and 220 mm disc brakes in the front and rear respectively:
Honda claims to have improved the handling of the
2018 Honda CBR650F. It comes with a new intake and exhaust. Apart from that, not much has changed compared to the 2017 model:
The CBR650F is powered by a 648.72 cc, liquid-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder engine which delivers 85.4 BHP @ 11,000 rpm and 60.5 Nm of torque @ 8,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission:
The
2018 Honda Africa Twin gets a new lithium-ion battery which is 2.3 kg lighter than before. It also has a new instrument cluster, stainless steel spokes, redesigned footrest hangers and new emergency stop signal function in the rear indicators:
It is powered by a 998 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine that produces 94 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 99 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. It comes with a dual-clutch transmission, Throttle By Wire (TBW) and has 3 riding modes - Tour, Urban and Gravel:
The 2018 model comes with a new intake and exhaust and lighter balance shaft weight:
The
2018 Honda Goldwing was launched in December 2017. The latest generation of the Goldwing comes with a unique double-wishbone front suspension. The bike features a new 7-inch LCD display with multiple smartphone connectivity options and full-LED headlights:
The 2018 Goldwing is powered by a 1,833cc, horizontally-opposed flat 6-cylinder engine which produces 125 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. For more on the 2018 Goldwing checkout this thread -
Link (2018 Honda Gold Wing launched at Rs. 26.85 lakh):
2018 Honda
CBR1000RR Fireblade SP in HRC livery:
The CBR1000RR SP is the first motorcycle to be equipped with semi-active Ohlins Electronic Control (S-EC) suspension:
It has a lithium-ion battery, quick-shifter with slipper clutch and Brembo front brake calipers:
2018 Honda CBR1000RR in matte black:
The new Fireblade is claimed to be 16 kg lighter than its predecessor:
It has a new gyroscopic ABS, throttle by wire, 9-level Honda Selectable Torque Control, Slectable Engine Brake, Honda Electronic Steering Damper and Power Selector as well as a full-colour TFT instrument panel:
Marc Marquez's
2017 RC213V MotoGP World Championship winning machine:
CBR250R race-prepped for one-make series: