Building on the momentum from the previous round, the Round 3 of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup will showcase the rising talent and determination of India’s promising young racers.

The second round of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R was a great display of talent. Honda Racing India’s riders demonstrated unparalleled skill and consistency.

Mohsin Paramban dominated the race, taking the top spot with a flawless performance fully utilizing the potential of the Moto3-spec machine, the NSF 250R, throughout the 8-lap race. Close on his heels, Savion Sabu and A.S. James battled fiercely, claiming second and third positions, respectively.

In the high-intensity race, Savion Sabu delivered a smooth performance to claim the runner up position whereas A.S James with his strong spirit finished in the third place, displaying remarkable consistency and poise.

Their impressive results have set a high bar for the competition as they head into Round 3.

Round 3 of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R will have the grid of 11 young guns riding on the Moto3 race machine platform – NSF250R including two female riders of Honda Racing India – Rakshitha S Dave and Jagathishree Kumaresan will also be competing in the race.

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Honda ventured into the Indian market with its first two-wheeler, the Activa, in 2001 and the rest is history. Over the years, the company accomplished many milestones and continues to be one of India’s most loved two-wheeler brands. Since its inception, HMSI has been at the forefront of innovation, quality & customer satisfaction, consistently delivering a vast line-up of world-class products tailored to meet the diverse needs of Indian consumers.

6 Crore Strong: Honda’s journey to earning the trust of Indian customers

Starting its retail operations in June 2001, Honda has been delighting the Indian customers for over two decades. While the company took eleven years to gain the first 1 crore customers, the pace tripled and it hit the 2 crore mark in next three years. The 3 crore milestone was achieved in April 2017, around 16 years since its inception but the next 3 crore customers joined the Honda family in just under seven years, speeding up to reach the 6 crore domestic sales milestone in March 2024.

Pivotal to this milestone achievement are Honda’s iconic offerings the Activa – India’s most loved family scooter and the Shine motorcycle. Widely acclaimed for their reliability, performance & advanced features, both the Activa and Shine have emerged as top choices for Indian consumers, setting new benchmarks in their segment and contributing significantly to HMSI’s success story.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President & CEO – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are happy to announce that HMSI is now a family of over
6 crore happy customers. Achieving this sales milestone is a testament to the trust and confidence that Indian consumers have placed in brand Honda. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment and as we look ahead, we remain dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our customers and contributing positively to the growth & development of the Indian two-wheeler industry.”

Speaking about this remarkable feat, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are thrilled to announce that HMSI has achieved an incredible milestone of 6 crore domestic sales. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to delivering top-notch products that resonate with the hearts of Indian consumers. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our loyal customers, partners & stakeholders for their solid support on this incredible journey.”

Diverse Product Portfolio: From 100cc Shine to the flagship 1800cc Gold Wing Tour

Honda is the only two-wheeler manufacturer in India to have such a diverse product portfolio ranging from entry-level 100cc Shine to the flagship 1800cc Gold Wing Tour. The company’s Red Wing product line-up includes four scooter models (Activa & Dio in 110cc scooters, Activa 125 & Dio 125 in 125cc scooters) and in the motorcycle category the company offers nine exciting models across 100-110cc (Shine 100, CD 110 Dream Deluxe & Livo), 125cc (Shine 125 & SP125), 160cc (Unicorn & SP160) and 180-200cc (Hornet 2.0 & CB200X) segments along with other special edition models.

HMSI’s premium motorcycle retail format is led by the BigWing Topline for entire premium motorcycle range (300cc – 1800cc) in top metros and BigWing – exclusively for mid-size motorcycle segment (300cc – 500cc). Its diverse range of motorcycles includes the all-new CB350, H’ness CB350, CB350RS, CB300F, CB300R, NX500, XL750 Transalp, Africa Twin and Gold Wing Tour.

HMSI’s more than two decade journey of providing joy to customers:

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Inheriting the popular traits, it features new styling and a host of upgrades. Meaning ‘New X-over’, the NX500 is crafted to offer a delightful experience across a spectrum of terrains, on everything from a winding road to a gravel trail or long-distance adventures. Bookings for the All-New NX500 are now open, and it will be sold via BigWing dealerships across India.

Introducing Honda’s latest premium adventure motorcycle, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Today marks a significant milestone as we proudly unveil the highly-anticipated NX500 in India. This modern street adventure motorcycle is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and offers pure riding thrill. With its daily crossover design, premium technology & lively twin-cylinder engine, the NX500 is set to redefine the riding experience of customers and celebrate the spirit of adventure on two-wheels.”

Commenting on the launch of the NX500, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are pleased to introduce the all-new NX500 in the Indian market within three months of its global debut at EICMA 2023. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are confident that the NX500 will surely excite the ADV buyers in India. The bookings for the NX500 are now open at our premium BigWing dealerships and its deliveries will begin from next month onwards.”

Styling and Equipment:

Directed by the design theme of ‘Daily Crossover’, wherever it goes – city block, winding road, highway or gravel trail – the NX500 looks the part, wearing new style that has an amalgamation of compact adventure-style usability with an imposing silhouette. The motorcycle’s new all-LED headlight and tail lamp are compactly designed to contribute to its imposing yet nimble impression.

Honda’s latest adventure touring bike boasts premium technology in the form of a new 5-inch full colour TFT screen that uses optical bonding to improve visibility in bright sunlight. It is also customizable, and the rider can select a display style between Bar, Circle & Simple along with a background colour from White, Black & Auto.

The NX500 offers IOS/Android smartphone connectivity of Honda RoadSync along with a backlit 4-way toggle-switch on the left handlebar that allows on-screen turn-by-turn navigation as well as the option for the rider to make calls or listen to music (via a Bluetooth headset). It also gets an emergency stop signal feature that communicates sudden braking to the vehicles behind by flashing turn signals at high speed.

Engine and Performance:

Powering the all-new Honda NX500 is a 471cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC engine with a parallel twin-cylinder layout that offers a well-proportioned balance of enjoyable performance with an energetic high-revving character and zappy top end. This motor churns out 35kW power at 8,600rpm and 43Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm, paired with a slick-changing 6-speed gearbox.

The NX500’s powerful characteristic in the low to mid-RPM ranges facilitates high maneuverability and a strong feel of acceleration on city roads. There is also an assist/slipper clutch which eases upshifts and eliminates rear wheel hopping under hard braking and downshifting scenarios. It gets switchable HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control) system as well to manage rear wheel traction for increased peace of mind while riding on slippery terrains.

Suspension, Brakes and Tyres:

Ensuring an optimal balance between lightweight body and structural rigidity, the NX500 carries forward the steel diamond-tube mainframe. This adventure touring motorcycle gets a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear trail-pattern radial tyres which are sized 110/80-R19 and 160/60-R17. Its alloy wheels, however, are completely new cast aluminium Y-shaped 5-spoke units.

To ensure superior comfort on-the-road as well as on off-road trails, this ADV is equipped with Showa 41mm SFF-BP upside-down (USD) front forks and a Pro-Link mono-suspension at the rear with a 5-stage preload adjuster. Braking duties are performed by dual 296mm front discs with two-piston calipers at front & a 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper at rear with dual-channel ABS as standard.

Colours, Price and Availability:

The All-New Honda NX500 has been attractively priced at Rs. 5,90,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi). It will be available in three colour schemes that complement its adventure persona. They are – Grand Prix Red, Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic and Pearl Horizon White. Bookings are now open at HMSI’s premium BigWing dealerships across India. Deliveries will begin from February 2024 onwards.

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