Rumour: Honda developing 200cc bike platform for India

TusharK · 17th January 2020, 16:18

According to a media report, Honda is developing a new 200cc platform for India. The bike maker also plans to launch new bikes in the 160cc, 200cc and 300cc segments.

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The report suggests that the new 200cc platform could be air-cooled producing in the range of 20-23 BHP. It could power a range of motorcycles including a street bike, a fully faired version and an off-road adventure bike.

The rumoured platform is expected to enable Honda to compete with products like the Apache 200 and Pulsar 200NS in the Indian market.

Source

Link to Team-BHP News

Ironhide · 19th January 2020, 01:53

Not bad.

Being the largest manufacturer of bikes in the world Honda has all the engineering expertise and experience to make a great run of this 200cc mill. With BS-6 emission norms just around the corner, it makes sense to develop a powerplant which is compliant with the new emission standards while being powerful and economical enough to render service across varied platforms. A ~200 cc mill fits the bill just right IMO. It allows the right blend of power, fuel economy and affordability. Hero is already cashing in on the offerings presented and milking this segment, making that most of the first mover advantage (though the same can't be said of TVS who were there in this space much earlier).

All the same, this is probably the new segment (other than the ~100 cc commuters) where there's money to be made.

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Cheers !

Crankpin · 20th January 2020, 09:59

I believe they already have a 190cc air-cooled engine in the Chinese market. It's sole as a CB190, CB190 X (adventure). The Chinese 190cc engine seems similar to the 160cc Honda engines sold in India. They do, however, have USD forks on the 190cc bikes sold in China!
Could this 200cc engine be similar to the above or a new variant?

17th January 2020, 16:18	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,293 Thanked: 64,589 Times	Rumour: Honda developing 200cc bike platform for India According to a media report, Honda is developing a new 200cc platform for India. The bike maker also plans to launch new bikes in the 160cc, 200cc and 300cc segments. The report suggests that the new 200cc platform could be air-cooled producing in the range of 20-23 BHP. It could power a range of motorcycles including a street bike, a fully faired version and an off-road adventure bike. The rumoured platform is expected to enable Honda to compete with products like the Apache 200 and Pulsar 200NS in the Indian market. Source Link to Team-BHP News
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19th January 2020, 01:53	#2
Ironhide BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK-07 Posts: 482 Thanked: 1,160 Times	Re: Rumour: Honda developing 200cc bike platform for India Not bad. Being the largest manufacturer of bikes in the world Honda has all the engineering expertise and experience to make a great run of this 200cc mill. With BS-6 emission norms just around the corner, it makes sense to develop a powerplant which is compliant with the new emission standards while being powerful and economical enough to render service across varied platforms. A ~200 cc mill fits the bill just right IMO. It allows the right blend of power, fuel economy and affordability. Hero is already cashing in on the offerings presented and milking this segment, making that most of the first mover advantage (though the same can't be said of TVS who were there in this space much earlier). All the same, this is probably the new segment (other than the ~100 cc commuters) where there's money to be made.. Cheers !
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20th January 2020, 09:59	#3
Crankpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 315 Thanked: 216 Times View My Garage	Re: Rumour: Honda developing 200cc bike platform for India I believe they already have a 190cc air-cooled engine in the Chinese market. It's sole as a CB190, CB190 X (adventure). The Chinese 190cc engine seems similar to the 160cc Honda engines sold in India. They do, however, have USD forks on the 190cc bikes sold in China! Could this 200cc engine be similar to the above or a new variant?
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