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To cash in on the huge purchases of the upcoming festive season (Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali), Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has made a big bet in the two-wheeler market. The Japanese automobile company has officially launched new products in both electric and modern-classic segments as part of its much-awaited ‘multi-pathway’ strategy.
On one hand, the company has launched its longest range family electric scooter. Honda QC3 On the other hand, it has been completely refreshed by removing the name ‘H’ness’ to strengthen its hold in the Indian retro motorcycle market. Honda CB350 The range (CB350, CB350RS and CB350C) has been launched in the market with new colors and new base variants. With these two big launches, customers planning to buy a two-wheeler during the festive season have got great new options.
After QC1 and Activa e: Honda’s electric portfolio Honda QC3 The third and most practical electric scooter has emerged. It has been specially designed keeping in mind everyday family use and urban travel.
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Price and Booking: Starting ex-showroom price of Honda QC3 ₹1,35,000 (New Delhi) Has been decided. Customers can book it from Honda’s authorized RedWing dealerships and official website for a token amount of ₹5,000.
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Battery and Range: It has a fixed lithium-ion battery pack with a capacity of 3.0 kWh, which can last up to 200 minutes on a single full charge as per Indian Driving Conditions (IDC). 145 kilometers Gives a certified range of.
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Charging Time: This scooter charges from 0 to 80 percent in just 2 hours 40 minutes with a standard fast charger, while 100% charging takes about 4 hours.
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Large Storage of 32 Liters: It gets a huge underseat boot space of 32-litres, which can easily accommodate a full-face helmet and luggage.
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Smart Connectivity: Features like 5-inch digital TFT screen, Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts and key-less ignition (Smart Key) have been provided.
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Starting city: In the first phase, it has been made available in Delhi, Agra, Surat, Cuttack and Kollam, which will soon be expanded to other states.
Honda has completely revamped its 350cc lineup in the petrol and retro-cruiser segments. The biggest change is that the company has done away with the ‘H’ness’ badge forever and now it only Honda CB350 Will be sold in the name of.
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Affordable starting price: With the addition of the new Standard (STD) base variant, the entire CB350 series is now ₹1,95,200 (ex-showroom) Available at an attractive starting price of Rs.
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3 models and 8 variants: The new range is offered in three different riding styles—
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Honda CB350: Classic roadster design, round headlamps and relaxed cruiser posture.
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Honda CB350RS: Sporty urban roadster for the youth, dark theme and upswept exhaust.
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Honda CB350C: Vintage heritage look, big fenders and split retro seats.
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Engine and Mileage: It has the same reliable and vibration-free 348.6cc, air-cooled engine, which generates 21.07 PS of power and 30 Nm of strong torque. Also available is 5-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch.
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Safety Features: Dual-channel ABS, Honda Selectable Torque Control (Traction Control) and Bluetooth connectivity have been retained.
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Availability: All 8 variants are available at Honda BigWing dealerships across the country.
There are bumper sales in the two-wheeler market during the festive season. This double attack of Honda has posed a tough challenge to rival companies:
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In the electric scooter segment: Honda QC3 will compete directly with the already established TVS iQube (3.1 kWh), Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak and Vida VX2 Plus in this segment. The Japanese brand’s reliability and range of 145 km gives it a strong lead among family buyers.
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In the 350cc bike segment: With an aggressive new starting price of ₹1.95 lakh, the Honda CB350 is set to directly eat into the market share of the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Hunter 350, Jawa 350 and the Triumph Speed T4.
For customers planning to buy a new car in the festive season, both these new options of Honda will prove to be excellent performance, modern technology and value for money.