Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd has launched the Honda CB500X. The parallel twin compact adventurer from Honda will be available in two color options – Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic at Rs. 6,87,386 (ex-showroom, Gurugram).
Elaborating on CB500X and expansion of premium motorcycle business, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Honda has been delivering upon its promise to expand the fun culture in India. Today, we are happy to introduce the most awaited motorcycle in our premium line-up – the CB500X. Be it rough city roads, open highways or country track, CB500X is always ready to accompany you for an unforgettable journey”
The 8-valve liquid-cooled parallel twin cylinder engine delivers max power of 35kw@8500rpm and max torque of 43.2 Nm @ 6500rpm.
Announcing the bookings open for CB500X from today, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Driven by the passion of fun riders in India and further strengthening our offerings in the mid-size premium motorcycle segment, CB500X will entice adventure enthusiasts who believe in exploring unconventional trails. This machine serves as a companion for city rides and is beast on unraveled paths. The parallel twin-cylinder engine offers easy-to-access power and plenty of torque. Together with tough adventure styling, long-travel suspension, a tall windscreen and more, CB500X invites you to Live Unlike the Others.”
Taking style cues from the legendary Africa Twin, the new CB500X also has features like –
- Full LED lighting.
- diamond-shaped steel-tube mainframe
- long-stroke 41mm front suspension
- Honda Pro-Link rear suspension with 9-stage spring preload adjustment
- ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
- Assist/Slipper Clutch