Honda unveils 10-model made-in-India two-wheeler lineup, expands ICE, EV and flex-fuel portfolio

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has unveiled an expanded 10-product made-in-India portfolio, comprising seven all-new models and three refreshed motorcycles, as it strengthens its presence across internal combustion, electric and flex-fuel mobility segments.

The new lineup reflects Honda’s multi-pathway strategy for India while reinforcing the company’s commitment to localisation, manufacturing and product development in the country. Launches will take place in phases, with pricing and availability to be announced closer to each model’s introduction.

Seven new models and three refreshed motorcycles

The expanded portfolio caters to a wide range of customers, from daily commuters to touring enthusiasts and lifestyle riders.

Honda ADV 160

The ADV 160 brings the adventure scooter concept to India.

Key highlights include:

• 160 cc liquid-cooled engine
• India’s first scooter compatible with E85 flex fuel
• 8.1-litre fuel tank
• 27-litre under-seat storage
• Adventure-inspired styling for urban and weekend riding

Honda CB500

Positioned as a heritage roadster, the CB500 features:

• 501 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with oil cooler
• Retro-inspired styling
• Three variants:
  • Alloy wheels
  • Spoke tubeless
  • Spoke tubeless with graphics

Honda Rebel 300

The entry-level cruiser joins Honda’s lineup with:

• 286 cc liquid-cooled engine
• Bobber-inspired styling
• Low seat height
• Standard and E-Clutch variants

Honda Rebel 500

The larger Rebel 500 offers:

• 471 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine
• Mid-size cruiser positioning
• Standard and E-Clutch variants
• Designed for city riding and weekend touring

Honda XR300L

The dual-purpose adventure motorcycle comes equipped with:

• 293.5 cc air-cooled engine with oil cooler
• Long-travel suspension
• On-road and off-road capability
• Lightweight chassis

Honda XR300 Rally

Inspired by Honda’s rally motorcycles, the XR300 Rally is aimed at long-distance adventure touring and features:

• Rally-inspired bodywork
• Comfort-oriented touring setup
• Mixed-terrain capability

Honda QC3

The QC3 expands Honda’s electric scooter portfolio.

Key specifications include:

• 3 kWh battery pack
• IDC-certified range of 151 km
• 0-80% charging in 2 hours 40 minutes
• 32-litre under-seat storage
• Smart Key
• 5-inch TFT display with connected features

CB350 range gets new colours

Honda has also refreshed its modern classic lineup with new paint options for:

• CB350
• CB350C
• CB350RS

Mechanical specifications remain unchanged.

Honda E-Clutch technology

Select motorcycles in the new portfolio will feature Honda E-Clutch, which automatically manages clutch operation. The system is designed to reduce rider fatigue in city traffic while retaining the engagement of manual gear shifts.

Focus on localisation

Honda says the expanded lineup highlights its growing engineering and manufacturing capabilities in India.

The company aims to:

• Increase localisation
• Strengthen domestic product development
• Expand manufacturing competitiveness
• Position India as a key global production and export hub

Expected rollout

HMSI will introduce the new motorcycles and scooters in stages over the coming months. Individual launch dates, variant details and pricing will be announced closer to each model’s market introduction.

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Final take

With products spanning adventure scooters, roadsters, cruisers, dual-sport motorcycles, rally bikes and electric scooters, Honda’s latest portfolio marks one of its most comprehensive product offensives in India. By combining traditional petrol-powered models with electric and flex-fuel offerings, the company is preparing for a market where customer preferences and mobility technologies continue to diversify.