We’ve been watching Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India with interest over the past few years, and not just because of the H’Ness CB350 (although we still want one). As with most legacy OEMs in 2022, HMSI’s approach to the future of transportation in India is multi-pronged and carefully designed to cater to as many groups of potential riders as possible. While that includes middleweights like the H’Ness CB350, it also includes entry-level combustion machines—as well as flex-fuel and electric options.
On April 21, 2022, HMSI officially announced the broad strokes of a roadmap for India. By moving forward with “multiple EV models” as well as flex-fuel options, Honda aims to cover its bases in terms of emissions reduction. There’s also a plan to enter the low-end motorcycle segment in India with a 100cc or equivalent model aimed primarily at commuters.
