Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

Two-wheelers not luxury, tax cut needed to spur demand: HMSI official

Two-wheelers are a necessity and not luxury in the current Indian context and taxes on these vehicles must be reduced as the industry is staring at a single-digit growth next fiscal with affordability becoming an issue, according to a senior executive of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. There is also a requirement for income tax rationalisation to enable middle-income people start spending again, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Director Sales and Marketing Yogesh Mathur told PTI in an interview. In the ongoing fiscal, motorcycle sales have not done as well as the scooter segment due to softness in demand from rural market, due to a variety of factors including delayed monsoons, he added. "From the rationalisation of GST (point of view), we have been requesting the government to really take care of (it) because two-wheelers are actually not a luxury. It is a necessity for our people to commute," Mathur said when asked about demands from the industry for a cut in taxes on

2025 Honda Activa 125 launched with new display and eco-friendly tech

For fans of two-wheelers looking for a blend of innovation and style, the updated Honda Activa 125 promises to be a compelling addition to the market. It is offered in two variants: DLX and H-Smart

Honda unveils Activa E, QC1 electric scooter in India: Check details here

Honda is unveiling two electric scooters in India, Activa E and QC1. The scooter will go on sale in February, while the booking will begin in January next year. Here's all you need to know

Auto major Honda finally enters electric scooter market, banking on 'trust'

Unveils swappable battery-run 'Activa E' and fixed battery-run 'QC1'

Honda Motors recalls CRF1100 Africa Twin units to fix throttle operation

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Thursday said it is recalling certain units of CRF1100 Africa Twin to rectify issues with throttle operation. The voluntary recall is aligned with the global market action, the two-wheeler maker said in a statement. The recall affects certain units of this adventure motorcycle manufactured between February 2022 and October 2022, it said. The company has identified a concern with the motorcycle's throttle operation, HMSI said. During acceleration, the wheelie control system may get activated unexpectedly which in some cases may lead to loss of balance, it stated. As a corrective measure, Honda will update the ECU software in the affected motorcycles with the correct programming, HMSI said. This will be done free of cost irrespective of the warranty status of the vehicle and shall be carried out at BigWing Topline dealerships across India, it added. Customers can also check if their vehicle falls under this campaign by submitting their unique .

Honda overtakes Hero MotoCorp in 2W retail sales ahead of festive season

According to figures from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sold 62,537 more motorcycles and scooters than Hero MotoCorp in September 2024

Rural two-wheeler sales race past urban markets in a first since Covid

Two-wheeler makers are betting on a rise in 'first-time buyers' and a rise in rural demand to drive growth in FY25

Honda two-wheeler share increases after on-board norms compliance

Sales gap with Hero narrows to 45,000 units in June

Domestic passenger vehicle sales rise 11% in February, shows Siam data

Two-wheeler sales jump 34%; PV exports up 20%

HMSI recalls GL1800 Gold Wing, CBR1000RR units to fix faulty fuel pumps

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Friday said it is recalling certain units of its superbikes GL1800 Gold Wing and CBR1000RR to inspect and replace faulty fuel pumps. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing manufactured between December 2017 and December 2023 and CBR1000RR manufactured between September 2017 and April 2020 are affected, the two-wheeler major said in a statement. HMSI, however, did not provide an exact number of the units being recalled. "The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure. If the fuel pump module becomes inoperative, the engine may not start or can stall without indication while riding," the company stated. The inspection and replacement of fuel pumps will be carried out at BigWing Topline dealerships across India, it added.

Honda Motorcycle commissions 650K additional production capacity in Gujarat

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Monday said it has commissioned a third assembly line at its Vithalapur (Gujarat)-based manufacturing plant. The third line will add an additional production capacity of 6.5 lakh scooter units, taking the total capacity of the facility to 19.7 lakh units per annum. "To serve customers more efficiently with speed, undertaking this capacity expansion plan will increase HMSI's total annual production volumes significantly," HMSI President, Managing Director & CEO Tsutsumu Otani said in a statement. The Vithalpur plant produces scooter models for domestic as well as export markets, which will help the company to continue leading the trend of scooterisation not just in India but across the globe, he added. HMSI rolls out its scooter models like Dio, Activa 125 and Dio 125 at the Vithalapur facility. The plant also has a dedicated engine line that serves as a base to manufacture global engines (250cc and above category of two-wheelers) to ..

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sales up 20% to 4,47,849 units in Nov

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Friday reported a 20 per cent rise in total sales at 4,47,849 units in November 2023. The company had sold 3,73,234 units in the same month last year, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales were at 4,20,677 units as against 3,53,553 units in the same month a year ago, it added. Exports were also higher at 27,172 units last month as compared to 19,681 units in November 2022, the company said.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches new bike SP160 at Rs 1.17 lakh

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday said it has launched the all-new bike SP160 in the country with price starting at Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The 160cc-bike comes in two trims tagged at Rs 1.17 lakh and Rs 1.21 lakh respectively. "We are delighted to extend the legacy of brand SP a notch higher and introduce the all new SP160. This sporty motorcycle is a representation of cutting-edge engineering and advanced innovation that is sure to fulfill the customer expectations," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Tsutsumu Otani said in a statement. The company said the motorcycle comes with various features including engine stop switch for convenience during brief stops and high ground clearance, the company said.

Honda launches 125cc engine Dio 125 scooter at starting price of Rs 83,400

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Thursday launched its new Dio 125 scooter with price starting at Rs 83,400. Earlier, the Dio was available with a 110cc engine. The company has now introduced a new version with a 125cc engine boosted by eSP (enhanced smart power) feature. The Dio 125 comes with features such as idling stop system, side stand indicator with engine inhibitor, multi-function switch for unlocking seat and opening external fuel lid, telescopic suspension with high 171 mm ground clearance, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. "In its all-new 125cc avatar, the Honda Dio 125 has been specially designed and developed to fulfill the aspirations of young Indian customers," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Tsutsumu Otani said. The Dio 125 is available in two variants -- Standard and Smart -- with price starting at Rs 83,400, the company said.

HMSI recalls around 2K CB300R bike units due to manufacturing fault

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Friday said it is recalling around 2,000 CB300R bike units due to a manufacturing fault in the right crankcase cover of the engine. The voluntary recall covers the 2022 model of the CB300R. The company has identified that due to an inappropriate manufacturing process of the right crankcase cover of the engine, there are chances of sealing plug dislodging due to low retention force caused by engine heat, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said in a statement. This could further cause the sealing plug to come off and engine oil to splash out, it added. In the worst situation, the oil adhering to hot motorcycle parts may cause fire, its contact with tyres may cause slippage or it may injure the rider due to its hot temperature, the company stated. "As a precautionary measure, the replacement of affected parts will be carried out at BigWing dealerships across India starting from April 15, 2023. The replacement will be done free of cost ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India records 34.5% sales decline in March

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Tuesday reported a 34.5 per cent decline in total sales at 2,11,978 units in March 2023 as compared to 3,23,434 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales were at 1,97,512 units last month as against 3,09,550 units in March 2022, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. Exports were higher at 14,466 units as compared to 13,884 units in the year-ago month, it added. HMSI said it closed 2022-23 with total sales of 43,50,943 units, a growth of 14 per cent over 2021-22.

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HMSI announces fresh line up for 2023 International Racing Championships

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday announced the international racing team for the 2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) and Thailand Talent Cup (TTC)

HMSI launches H'ness bike range compliant with latest emission norms

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Friday said it has launched H'ness CB350 and CB350RS bikes with latest emission norms. The price of H'ness CB350 trims start from Rs 2.09 lakh while CB350RS variants are priced upwards of Rs 2.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The models come with on-board diagnostics (OBD2B) system thus conforming to stricter emission norms which will kick-in from next month. The bike would be available at the company's BigWing dealerships from the end of March, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. "Ahead of the government's deadline, HMSI has been aggressively working on upgrading the product line up with latest norms. Today, we launch the new OBD2B compliant 2023 H'ness CB350 and CB350RS which are future ready," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said. The company said it has also introduced an all-new customisation section for CB350 customers.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales up 11% at 233,151 units in Dec 2022

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Wednesday reported a 10.7 per cent increase in domestic sales at 2,33,151 units in December 2022. The company had registered domestic sales of 2,10,638 units in the year-ago period, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. "The market is gaining steady momentum against previous months as well as on a year-on-year basis. Factors like healthy festival season, good monsoon and increased demand for personal mobility have translated well to rise in customer walk-ins and enquiries," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said. On the outlook, he said, "Stepping into 2023, we expect that the continuously improving consumer sentiment along with the enhanced effort towards the betterment of economy and infrastructure will build the momentum further.