Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has unveiled a major expansion of its India portfolio, showcasing 10 motorcycles and scooters across multiple segments. of these, Seven brand new additionsWhile the three existing CB350 models receive updates in the form of new color options.
The new portfolio includes adventure scooters, cruisers, roadsters, dual-purpose motorcycles and electric mobility. Honda has also confirmed that these products will be introduced in India in a phased manner. Prices, individual launch dates and market availability have not been announced yet And will be revealed closer to their respective launches. Another important aspect is localization. Honda is presenting these as made-in-India productsIndia is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing and export base for the company’s global operations.
Honda ADV160 – India’s first E85 flex-fuel scooter
One of the most interesting products is the Honda ADV160. Positioned as an urban adventure scooter, the ADV160 combines traditional scooter practicality with adventure-inspired styling and equipment. Power comes from a 156.9cc water-cooled engine. More importantly, the ADV160 supports flex-fuel up to E85, making it India’s first flex-fuel scooter. Honda is using its FlexTech technology for the application.
Equipment includes a TFT instrument cluster with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), front and rear disc brakes and single-channel ABS. The ADV160 also gets a large 27-litre under-seat storage compartment. The fuel tank capacity is 8.1 litres. With its upright proportions, windscreen, block-pattern tires and bold styling, the ADV160 will eventually offer an alternative to traditional premium scooters when it goes on sale.
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Honda says the ADV160 is “Made in India, Made for the World”, highlighting its export potential.
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Honda CB500 – the new made-in-India roadster
The Honda CB500 is another important addition. Interestingly, this is not the familiar parallel-twin CB500 sold internationally. The India-spec motorcycle uses a newly listed 501cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with an oil cooler. Honda calls it a heritage roadster and says its styling takes inspiration from the legendary CB750.
Equipment includes all-LED lighting, an analog-digital instrument console, front and rear disc brakes with HSTC and dual-channel ABS. Three variants have been confirmed – alloy, spoke tubeless and spoke tubeless with graphics. Honda is pitching the CB500 as a torque-focused retro roadster, and importantly, it will be manufactured in India.
Honda Rebel 300 – new entry-level cruiser
Honda is also bringing the Rebel nameplate to the Indian market along with the new Rebel 300. It gets the familiar low-slung bobber-inspired design associated with Honda’s global Rebel range. The Rebel 300 uses a 286cc water-cooled engine and will be offered in standard and e-clutch variants.
Honda’s e-clutch technology automatically handles clutch operation, reducing the need for the rider to manually operate the clutch lever during starts, stops and gear changes. Features include an LED projector headlamp, TFT instrument cluster, Honda RoadSync, turn-by-turn navigation and front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS.
Honda Rebel 500 gets a twin-cylinder engine
The Rebel 500 will sit above the Rebel 300. It retains the familiar bobber-style silhouette but gets significantly more performance from the 471 cc water-cooled inline twin-cylinder engine. Like the Rebel 300, customers will be able to choose between standard and e-clutch variants.
Other features include an LED projector headlamp, TFT display with Honda RoadSync, turn-by-turn navigation, HSTC and dual-channel ABS. The locally made Rebel 500 could emerge as an interesting option in India’s growing mid-capacity cruiser and lifestyle motorcycle segment.
Honda XR300L – the new dual-sport motorcycle
For riders looking to go beyond the tarmac, Honda has unveiled the XR300L. It is a proper dual-purpose motorcycle that is designed to handle off-road riding while remaining useful for everyday commuting. It uses a 293.5cc air-cooled engine with oil cooler.
The motorcycle gets switchable dual-channel ABS with HSTC, gas-charged Pro-Link rear suspension and disc brakes at both ends. Honda says the focus is on keeping the XR300L light and easy to handle in mud, gravel, sand and other off-road conditions. Its positioning makes it one of the more interesting motorcycles in Honda’s upcoming India lineup.
Honda XR300 Rally – Touring-focused adventure bike
Sharing its 293.5cc air-cooled, oil-cooled engine architecture is the XR300 Rally. However, this model takes a more touring-oriented approach than the XR300L. As its name suggests, its styling takes inspiration from Honda’s rally motorcycles. The taller bodywork and wind protection are intended to make it better suited to long journeys and mixed-terrain touring.
The XR300 Rally gets Honda RoadSync, HSTC, gas-charged Pro-Link rear suspension and front and rear disc brakes with switchable dual-channel ABS. The combination of the XR300L and XR300 Rally gives Honda two uniquely positioned products using the same basic engine platform – one focused more on dual-sport riding and the other on adventure touring.
Honda QC3 Electric Scooter – 145km Range
Among the 10 models, Honda’s only new electric product is the QC3. Positioned as a family-oriented electric scooter, it gets a 3.0 kWh battery pack and has an IDC-certified range of 145 km as per the product brochure. Charging from 0-80% takes 2 hours 40 minutes, while a full charge takes around four hours.
The QC3 also gets 32 liters of under-seat storage, smart key, TFT instrument cluster with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation. Interestingly, Honda’s main press release mentions an IDC range of 151 km, while the dedicated QC3 product brochure mentions 145 km. The final homologation figure should become clear closer to launch.
Honda CB350, CB350C and CB350RS updated
Completing the 10-product showcase are three motorcycles that are already familiar to Indian buyers. Instead of introducing major mechanical changes, Honda has refreshed the CB350, CB350C and CB350RS with new color options. All three continue with the 348.6cc air-cooled engine.
Common equipment includes all-LED lighting, Honda RoadSync, front and rear disc brakes with HSTC and dual-channel ABS. The CB350 remains a more traditional modern-classic offering, the CB350C takes a more heritage-focused approach, while the CB350RS has a sportier roadster character.
Launch will take place in phases
Honda’s latest announcement is an unveiling of all 10 products rather than launching them in the market together. HMSI has clearly stated that the new models will reach the market in phases, with pricing, launch timelines and availability to be announced separately.
The scale of the announcement is significant for Honda’s Indian operations. Instead of focusing primarily on commuter motorcycles and scooters, the upcoming range expands Honda’s presence across cruisers, adventure motorcycles, lifestyle roadsters, flex-fuel scooters and EVs.
The ADV160 also introduces E85 flex-fuel capability to the scooter segment, while the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 bring Honda e-clutch technology to India. The XR300L and XR300 Rally significantly strengthen Honda’s presence in the growing adventure motorcycle sector, while the CB500 adds a new locally produced large-capacity roadster.
