Honda X-Blade 160 cc bike launched at Rs. 78,500

Honda has launched the X-Blade 160 cc bike at a price of Rs. 78,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike was earlier showcased at the Auto Expo 2018. 

The Honda X-Blade is based on the same chassis as the CB Hornet 160R, however in terms of pricing, it slots below the latter. The bike measures 2,013 mm in length, 786 mm in width and 1,115 mm in height while its wheelbase is 1,347 mm. The bike weighs 140 kg and comes with a 12-litre fuel tank.

The X-Blade comes equipped with a full LED headlamp setup with position lamp at the bottom, a full LED tail light and a digital instrument cluster. It has dual-tone bodywork and split rear grab handle. It gets conventional telescopic suspension at the front and a monoshock setup at the rear. The bike rides on 5-spoke alloy wheels finished in black.

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 and comes paired with a 5-speed transmission. Braking is handled by a 276 mm petal type disc at the front and a 130 mm drum at the rear.

The Honda X-Blade is available in 5 colour options - Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Frozen Silver Metallic, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Igneous Black and Matte Marshal Green Metallic.