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Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
HMSI unveils CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India ( HMSI ) has marked 25 years of its operations in India with the launch of two new commuter motorcycles —the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX . Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025. According to Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President & CEO, HMSI, the milestone reflects Honda's continued investment in the Indian market and aligns with the company's global achievement of producing 500 million two-wheelers. HMSI itself has reached a production landmark of 70 million units. Otani said, 'As we celebrate 25 years, it gives me pride to unveil two new motorcycles that represent Honda's commitment to innovation and customer needs.' CB125 Hornet targets urban riders The CB125 Hornet is aimed at younger urban commuters. It features a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine producing 8.2 kW(11 hp) of power and 11.2 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The model claims to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Key components include a golden USD front fork, mono-shock suspension, single-channel ABS, LED lighting, alloy wheels, and a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and Honda RoadSync compatibility. It also features a side-stand engine cut-off and USB Type-C charging port. Shine 100 DX offers commuter-focused features The Shine 100 DX is equipped with a 98.98cc engine delivering 5.43 kW(7.3 hp) of power and 8.04 Nm of torque, mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Honda's eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) technology supports fuel efficiency and smoother performance. It includes a new LCD display, drum brakes with Honda's Combined Braking System (CBS), telescopic front forks, adjustable rear shocks, and a long seat designed for daily use. The motorcycle features 17-inch tubeless tyres and a 168 mm ground clearance. The CB125 Hornet will be available in four colour combinations including Pearl Siren Blue and Pearl Igneous Black, while the Shine 100 DX will be offered in shades like Geny Grey Metallic and Imperial Red Metallic.
India Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda celebrates 25 years in India, unveils CB125 Hornet, Shine 100 DX
Marking a major milestone in its journey, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today celebrated 25 successful years of operations in the country by unveiling two all-new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX. These launches reflect HMSI's focus on innovation and commitment to delivering technology-rich mobility solutions tailored for Indian riders.A double celebration for HondaSpeaking on the occasion, Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President and CEO of HMSI, highlighted the significance of the moment. "Today marks an important chapter in HMSI's journey in India. As we celebrate 25 glorious years, it gives me immense pride to unveil not just one, but two new motorcycles that represent Honda's commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach. The introduction of CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX reaffirms our promise of bringing hi-tech mobility solutions for the Indian market. This celebration also resonates with Honda's global achievement of the 500 million production milestone and HMSI's 70 million production landmark. We remain deeply grateful to our customers, partners, and employees who made this journey possible and look forward to accelerating our growth in the coming years," he Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, HMSI, added, "We are ecstatic to introduce two all-new motorcycles developed to meet the evolving aspirations of new-age Indian riders in this landmark 25th anniversary year of HMSI. The CB125 Hornet is set to redefine the 125cc premium commuter space with its advanced styling, segment-first features like Golden USD front forks and best-in-class 0-60 km/h time of 5.4s, making it the perfect urban companion for Gen-Z buyers to Ride their Rizz. The new Shine 100 DX brings a fresh wave of excitement, blending enhanced styling with advanced features, standing true to what customers expect – 'Solid Hai'. These two models reflect Honda's continued commitment of meeting customer aspirations and bringing advanced mobility solutions to every segment in the country."CB125 Hornet Styled for the city-savvy youth, the CB125 Hornet features an aggressive street-inspired design, all-LED lighting, and a muscular fuel tank. It's powered by a 123.94cc fuel-injected engine producing 10.99bhp at 7500 rpm and 11.2Nm at 6000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. With a class-leading 0-60 km/h time of 5.4 seconds and a kerb weight of 124 kg, it offers agile performance and smooth additions include a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, Honda RoadSync app integration, and a USB Type-C charging port. Safety is bolstered with a petal front disc, single-channel ABS, and engine stop CB125 Hornet is offered in four dual-tone colour combinations including Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports 100 DX Continuing the success of the Shine legacy, the Shine 100 DX brings updated styling, new graphics, and comfort-oriented features to the commuter segment. It is powered by a 98.98cc fuel-injected engine that delivers 7.28bhp at 7500 rpm and 8.04Nm at 5000 rpm, mated to a 4-speed transmission. Honda's Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology ensures improved fuel efficiency and refined will benefit from a long seat, new digital LCD instrument cluster with real-time mileage and range indicators, and a side-stand engine cut-off feature. With telescopic front forks, rear adjustable shock absorbers, CBS braking system, and 168mm ground clearance, the Shine 100 DX is built for Indian colour options include Imperial Red Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic, and Athletic Blue motorcycles will be available for booking starting August 1, 2025, across HMSI dealerships nationwide. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Honda India Eyes 30 Pc Share In 2W Market, Sees Potential To Grow Sales Among Women
Last Updated: The company's arm, HMSI, sees huge potential to grow sales among female customers, who currently account for just about 10 per cent of the overall industry sales Jpanese auto major Honda is targeting a 30 per cent share in the Indian two-wheeler market by 2030, as it chases the goal to achieve half of global two-wheeler sales in the long term, according to a top official of the company's arm in India. The company's arm, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), sees huge potential to grow sales among female customers, who currently account for just about 10 per cent of the overall industry sales, HMSI President Tsutsumu Otani told PTI in an interview. He also said that while the company sees a shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles in the two-wheeler segment in the long term, bottlenecks around charging infrastructure and electricity supplies are major impediments at present. 'Considering the Indian market size, we want to achieve 30 per cent share in India by 2030," Otani said when asked about the significance of the Indian market in Honda's overall long-term goal to garner 50 per cent of global two-wheeler sales. Currently, he said HMSI has a 27 per cent market share in the Indian market. Otani said that already in the ASEAN region, Honda has over 80 per cent market share. Earlier in January this year, Honda Motor Co announced that the industry-wide global motorcycle (two-wheeler) sales, currently at a scale of 50 million units, are projected to grow to 60 million units by 2030, including electric vehicles. The company has set 'a long-term target" for itself to capture a 50 per cent share of the global motorcycle market, including electric motorcycles. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the total two-wheeler retail sales in India stood at 1,88,77,812 units in FY25 compared to 1,75,27,115 units in FY24. HMSI's retail sales in FY25 were 47,89,283 units against 40,93,895 units in FY24. It was the number two player after Hero MotoCorp, which clocked 54,45,251 units in FY25 and 53,97,315 units in FY24. Otani noted that Honda sees huge potential to tap female customers to increase its two-wheeler sales in India with increasing women empowerment and many of them entering the workforce. 'In India, the overall two-wheeler usage is mostly male, with 90 per cent, and females just around 10 per cent. It means the potential for two-wheeler sales to grow among the female customers is huge," he said. When asked about the company's product pipeline programme for the Indian market to achieve the 2030 target, Otani declined to comment, but asserted that, being a global company, Honda has a range of products in its portfolio, which can be considered for India. Otani said the company will consider a wide range of technologies, including EVs and flex fuels, for the Indian market, considering the different consumer demands in different parts of the country. Honda had stated that it plans to introduce 30 electric models globally by 2030 to achieve the goal of increasing its global annual sales of electric motorcycle models to 4 million units by 2030. The company had also said it would strive to capture the largest market share in the electric two-wheeler segment in India, where it will begin operating a dedicated electric two-wheeler production plant in 2028. When asked if the company has finalised the location of the EV-only plant and investments for it, Otani said it has not been decided as yet. He said in the long term, the shift from ICE to electric vehicles will happen in India, but at present, the bottlenecks around charging infrastructure and electricity supplies are major impediments. . Get the latest updates on car and bike launches in India — including reviews, prices, specs, and performance. Stay informed with breaking auto industry news, EV policies, and more, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Honda Scooters view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 21, 2025, 17:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda eyes 30% share in Indian two-wheeler market, sees potential to grow sales among women
Japanese auto major Honda is targeting a 30 per cent share in the Indian two-wheeler market by 2030, as it chases the goal to achieve half of global two-wheeler sales in the long term, according to a top official of the company's arm in India. The company's arm, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), sees huge potential to grow sales among female customers, who currently account for just about 10 % of the overall industry sales, HMSI President Tsutsumu Otani told PTI in an interview. He also said that while the company sees a shift from internal combustion engine ( ICE ) to electric vehicles in the two-wheeler segment in the long term, bottlenecks around charging infrastructure and electricity supplies are major impediments at present. "Considering the Indian market size, we want to achieve 30 per cent share in India by 2030," Otani said when asked about the significance of the Indian market in Honda's overall long-term goal to garner 50 per cent of global two-wheeler sales. Currently, he said HMSI has a 27 per cent market share in the Indian market. Otani said that already in the ASEAN region, Honda has over 80 per cent market share. Earlier in January this year, Honda Motor Co announced that the industry-wide global motorcycle (two-wheeler) sales, currently at a scale of 50 million units, are projected to grow to 60 million units by 2030, including electric vehicles. The company has set "a long-term target" for itself to capture a 50 per cent share of the global motorcycle market, including electric motorcycles. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the total two-wheeler retail sales in India stood at 1,88,77,812 units in FY25 compared to 1,75,27,115 units in FY24. HMSI's retail sales in FY25 were 47,89,283 units against 40,93,895 units in FY24. It was the number two player after Hero MotoCorp, which clocked 54,45,251 units in FY25 and 53,97,315 units in FY24. Otani noted that Honda sees huge potential to tap female customers to increase its two-wheeler sales in India with increasing women empowerment and many of them entering the workforce. "In India, the overall two-wheeler usage is mostly male, with 90 %, and females just around 10 per cent. It means the potential for two-wheeler sales to grow among the female customers is huge," he said. When asked about the company's product pipeline programme for the Indian market to achieve the 2030 target, Otani declined to comment, but asserted that, being a global company, Honda has a range of products in its portfolio, which can be considered for India. Otani said the company will consider a wide range of technologies, including EVs and flex fuels, for the Indian market, considering the different consumer demands in different parts of the country. Honda had stated that it plans to introduce 30 electric models globally by 2030 to achieve the goal of increasing its global annual sales of electric motorcycle models to 4 million units by 2030. The company had also said it would strive to capture the largest market share in the electric two-wheeler segment in India, where it will begin operating a dedicated electric two-wheeler production plant in 2028. When asked if the company has finalised the location of the EV-only plant and investments for it, Otani said it has not been decided as yet. He said in the long term, the shift from ICE to electric vehicles will happen in India, but at present, the bottlenecks around charging infrastructure and electricity supplies are major impediments.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
HMSI targets 30% share in Indian two-wheeler market, bets big on women buyers
HMSI is aiming to go bigger in the Indian two-wheeler market, and in an attempt to become larger, the company is eyeing to tap female buyer segment. Check Offers Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is aiming to grab a larger chunk of the Indian two-wheeler market, and in that goal, the Japanese auto company is betting big on women buyers. The auto major has revealed that it aims to target a 30 per cent market share in the Indian two-wheeler space by 2030. This is a key part of the OEM's larger goal to achieve half of the global two-wheeler sales in he long term. Speaking to PTI, HMSI President Tsutsumu Otani has said that the company sees huge growth potential among the female customers, who currently account for just about 10 per cent of the overall industry sales. The company that has been known for making the widely popular Honda Activa range of scooters, is aiming to target women buyers in a larger number to grab a bigger chunk of the Indian two-wheeler market. Otani also revealed that while the OEM sees a shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles in the two-wheeler segment in the long term. However, he has pointed out the bottlenecks around EV charging infrastructure and electricity supplies as major impediments to the growth of electric vehicles. "Considering the Indian market size, we want to achieve 30 per cent share in India by 2030," Otani said when asked about the significance of the Indian market in Honda's overall long-term goal to garner 50 per cent of global two-wheeler sales. Currently, HMSI has a 27 per cent market share in the Indian market, while in the ASEAN market, Honda holds more than 80 per cent share. HMSI betting big on women buyers Otani noted that Honda sees huge potential to tap female customers in India to increase the company's two-wheeler sales in the country, with increasing women's empowerment and many of them entering the workforce. "In India, the overall two-wheeler usage is mostly male, with 90 per cent, and females just around 10 per cent. It means the potential for two-wheeler sales to grow among the female customers is huge," he said. When asked about the company's product pipeline programme for the Indian market to achieve the 2030 target, HMSI didn't reveal anything, but asserted that, being a global company, Honda has a range of products in its portfolio, which can be considered for India. Otani said the company will consider a wide range of technologies, including EVs and flex fuels, for the Indian market, considering the different consumer demands in different parts of the country. Honda had previously stated that it plans to introduce 30 electric models globally by 2030 to achieve the goal of increasing its global annual sales of electric motorcycle models to 40 lakh units by 2030. The company had also said it would strive to capture the largest market share in the electric two-wheeler segment in India, where it will begin operating a dedicated electric two-wheeler production plant in 2028. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 21 Jul 2025, 08:03 am IST
