Gurugram, September 20, 2021: Further mitigating the threat of COVID-19 while extending support to local communities, Honda India Foundation (the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India) organized a 2-day Health Check-up Camp and Community Vaccination drive at Covid Isolation Centre, Naurangpur, Gurugram (Haryana). Earlier during the 2^nd wave of Covid, Honda India Foundation set up, temporary COVID Care centers in Haryana and Rajasthan.

Managed under the expert supervision of trained doctors and medical staff from Doctors for You (a pan India humanitarian organization), the camp was successfully executed as per health guidelines from the district administration and Haryana government in the presence of Dr. Sandeep Gupta,  Chief Medical Officer, Primary Health Services, Kasan, Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana).

The 2-day health check-up & vaccination camp witnessed more than 900 individual walk-ins. While the health check-up facility was availed by more than 500 citizens living in the nearby localities, the vaccination drive covered close to 450 people during the program.

As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate healthcare and contribute to the nation’s fight against COVID-19, these centers have provided primary health services, free OPD consultation, and medicines to over 1,200 residents of Naurangpur (Haryana) & Tapukara (Rajasthan).

Ensuring the health & safety of citizens, COVID care centers, Community vaccination drives & health check-up camps by Honda India Foundation have extended healthcare & support to more than 2,100 patients to date. As a socially responsible corporate, Honda is determined to take every possible step for the safety and well-being of all stakeholders and the community.

About Honda India Foundation (HIF)

Honda India Foundation (HIF) is the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India – Honda Cars India Ltd, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd, Honda India Power Products Ltd., Honda R&D (India) Pvt. Ltd and Honda Access India. The Foundation undertakes focused corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote road safety, environment protection, education & health care. Honda globally aspires to be a company that society wants to exist” and contributes to the realization of a sustainable society by serving people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life’s potential through its social contribution activities.

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. –public.relations@honda2wheelersindia.com

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Gurugram, July 2, 2021: With the gradual opening of dealer networks as India welcomes further relaxations in lockdowns across various states, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. saw an uptick in two-wheeler demand during the month of June’21.

Driving economic recovery in the post-second wave period, Honda 2Wheelers India’s total dispatches register 11% growth with 234,029 units in June’21 (212,446 domestic and 21,583 exports) compared to 210,879 units in June’20 (202,837 domestic and 8,042 exports).

Sharing the rapidly evolving two-wheeler demand scenario, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Almost 95% of HMSI dealers have resumed business while we are gradually scaling up operations across all 4 plants. Overall, the two-wheeler sales performance in June’21 has boosted the market sentiment as more customers are visiting dealerships and enquiring online.”

Key Highlights of June 2021:

1. 2021 Gold Wing Tour Launch: Honda 2Wheelers India unveiled 2021 Gold Wing Tour in two variants – Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with airbag & Manual Transmission. The flagship CBU import model “Gold Wing Tour” the first lot was also completely booked within 24 hours of the company making bookings open announcement.
2. Honda’s Premium Motorcycle Business network expansion: Honda expanded its BigWing dealership network with inaugurations in 6 new cities – Delhi, Kolkata, Dehradun, Patiala & Mumbai.
3. Road Safety: Honda 2Wheelers India marked the 2^nd anniversary of Children’s Traffic Training Park in Trichy. To date, Honda has educated over 78,000 citizens of Trichy. Parallelly, Honda 2Wheelers India educated over 800 students and teachers of Sonipat through ‘Honda Road Safety E-Gurukul.
4. Covid-19 Isolation Centers: Honda India Foundation, the CSR arm of all Honda group companies in India set up COVID care isolation centers in the states of Haryana & Rajasthan. The facilities are operational with 100 beds at Naurangpur (Haryana) and 50 beds at Tapukara (Rajasthan) respectively.
5. Moto GP: Marc Marquez won round 8 by taking over the lead and winning the German GP. Closing the month with another great round 9 at the historic TT Circuit Assen, Marc Marquez secured 7^th place after starting in 20th position while Pol Espargaro finished at 10^th position.

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Gurugram, May 03, 2021: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced its sales for the month of April 2021. With stricter lockdowns being announced across regions amidst the 2nd wave of COVID, Honda prioritized the safety of all its stakeholders and pro-actively controlled its dispatches to avoid inventory build-up across its network Pan-India.

The first month of FY2021-22 saw Honda’s total sales (domestic + exports) close at 283,045 units, with 240,100 two-wheeler sales in the domestic market. Noteworthy, that with the national lockdown due to COVID-19, domestic sales were nil in the same period last year.

With a new focus on overseas business expansion, Honda’s April’21 exports zoomed to 42,945 units from 2,630 units exported last April. With global demand opening up, Honda’s exports crossed the 40,000 units mark for the first time in 36 months. Honda’s Made in India BS-VI models are now delighting customers in Europe (SP 125) and also Japan (H’ness CB 350 and CB 350RS).

Commenting on the sales performance in April and the month ahead, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Regional lockdowns since the beginning of April have dragged down the consumer sentiments considerably. While the need for personal mobility still exists, the recovery may be pushed back by few months as Staying Safe at Home is India’s first priority. Starting 1^st May, we have already temporarily halted production operations across all 4 plants till the first fortnight of May. In view of the evolving COVID situation and subsequent multiple lockdowns, we are closely monitoring the evolving business landscape. While continuing to support our business partners in these uncertain times, we will review our plans accordingly in the short term.”

 Key Highlights in April 2021:

1. Honda 2Wheelers India established its new Overseas Business expansion vertical. This major organizational restructuring within Honda 2Wheelers India harnesses the strength of over 100 Associates and strategically integrates SEDBQ (Sales, Engineering, Development, Purchasing & Quality) functions under one roof with the aim to spearhead India as a global export hub for Honda!
2. Honda’s Premium Motorcycle Business network expansion: Honda expanded its BigWing dealership network with inaugurations in 6 new cities – Chennai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Lucknow, Tirupur, and Alappuzha. 
3. Honda’s Red Wing business: Further strengthening its presence across regions, Honda celebrated the milestone of 20 lac two-wheeler customers in Rajasthan while expanding its network in the state with new Honda Exclusive Authorized Dealership (HEAD) inaugurated in Udaipur. 
4. Road Safety: On the occasion of the 6th-anniversary celebration of the traffic training park in Hyderabad, Honda educated more than 1.3 lac citizens on the importance of Road Safety.
5. Honda Motorsports: Marc Marquez made a thrilling comeback with Round 2 and Round 3 of MotoGP as the Repsol Honda rider finished at the 7th place and overall at the 14th place.

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• A differentiated immersive experience for premium motorcycle customers
• Delights riding enthusiast with an exclusive range of premium motorcycles (300cc – 500cc)
• Exclusive one-stop sales & service center for Honda big bikes

Pune, March 31, 2021: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today elevated the Go Riding spirit with the inauguration of premium big bike business vertical- the Honda BigWing in Pune (Address: Sidharth Court Co-Op Housing, Final Plot no 196, Dhole Patil Road Pune).

Speaking on the inauguration of BigWing in Pune, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “ Our focus is on the expansion of Honda BigWing (Honda’s exclusive premium motorcycle network) to deliver a truly differentiated immersive experience closer to customer. Today, we are delighted to inaugurate BigWing in Pune. Through this new premium outlet, we aim to take Honda’s fun motorcycles closer to customers in Pune and bring to them our mid-size range of premium motorcycles.”

 Noteworthy, that Honda 2Wheelers India laid the foundation of its premium motorcycle business network with the inauguration of BigWing Topline in Gurgaon last year. Moving forward, by the end of this fiscal, Honda will expand the number of BigWing outlets to 50 all across the country.

 Diverse Product Portfolio

Honda’s premium motorcycle retail format is led by the BigWing Topline in top metros and BigWing in other demand centers. While the marquee Honda BigWing Topline will house Honda’s complete premium motorcycles range starting from CB350RS, H’ness CB350, the new CB500X, CBR650R, CB650R, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, and adventure tourer Africa Twin Adventure Sports; the BigWing will be delighting mid-size motorcycle fans of Honda

Premium Experience

Adorned with the black & white monochromatic theme, BigWing showcases the displayed vehicles in their full glory. Resolving customer’s product-related queries or accessories are the well-trained knowledgeable professionals at BigWing. Easing the journey from search to purchase, the dedicated website (www.HondaBigWing.in) is available for all detailed information. The online booking option on the website ensures a quick, seamless, and transparent booking experience for customers at their fingertips. Capturing real-time customer feedback, Honda BigWing is also actively available across all social media platforms. Doubling the joy of riding and amplify new opportunities for customers a dedicated corner with a versatile range of accessories and riding gear is also available.

An array of Exclusive Accessories for H’ness-CB350

Elevate the majestic riding experience on the new H’ness-CB350 with a freshly introduced 10 optional accessories especially curated to enhance the overall style and provide the best of aesthetics. Competitively priced, these accessories comply with stringent quality norms and meet Honda’s pre-defined global quality standards. The accessories are available for both DLX & DLX Pro variants of H’ness-CB350.

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• Second mid-size ‘Made in India for the World’ motorcycle in the CB Family
• Style Unlimited: Massive tank, Fork boots, round LED headlamp with unique ring design, eye-shaped LED winkers, under-seat sleek LED tail lamp, and sporty grab rail
• Ultra-Comfort & Convenience: Wide pattern tires, ‘tuck and roll’  seat design, skid plate underneath
• Performance Unlimited: Powerful 350cc engine, 4 stroke OHC single-cylinder with PGM-FI technology
• Advanced Technology: Honda’s most advanced technology gives more reason to flaunt:

^{Segment First} Assist and Slipper Clutch

^{Segment First} Advanced Digital-Analogue Meter

^{Segment First} Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

• Bookings open across all Honda BigWing dealerships and official website (www.hondabigwing.in)

New Delhi, February 16, 2021: Revving up the mid-size 350-500cc motorcycle segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the global premiere of the all-new CB350RS. An amalgamation of contemporary style and superior stance, CB350RS is the second new introduction in the CB family, which is ‘Made in India for the World’. The CB350RS is attractively priced, starting at INR 1,96,000(ex-showroom PAN India).

Speaking on the rich legacy of CB Brand, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Brand CB stands for realizing dreams of a true motorcycle enthusiast. Since the launch of the CB92 in 1959, it has pushed the boundaries of technology. It is a beautiful overlap of performance, comfort, style, technology, and reliability. Last year, Indian riders got a chance to experience the ‘made in India’ CB brand and elevate their pride of fun riding. Today, we are excited to add another chapter to the CB series. Exhibiting the true legacy of CB Brand, the CB350RS will add value for the Indian customer by providing contemporary style and superior stance, further enhancing the fun biking culture.”

Elaborating on CB350RS, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Carrying forward the legacy of CB brand, the all-new CB350RS is based on “Road Sailing Concept – RS”. It defines the character of the bike’s smooth performance on the road with a sailing feel & comfort for the rider. The CB350RS is crafted to suit the rider’s lifestyle with its sophisticated urban style and a powerful advanced 350cc engine. It’s a call to all the riders to gear up and ‘Live Your Story’.”

STYLE UNLIMITED

The new CB350RS features a massive, aggressive design to match sophisticated urban style and rules every street it crosses.

Shining bold Honda badge on the massive fuel tank gives a heritage-inspired look that is hard to miss.

7-Y shaped alloy wheels not only make the handling and maneuverability better and lighter but also announces a distinctive modern roadster look.

CB350RS is styled to stand out from every direction. Round-shaped LED Headlamp with a unique ring design accentuates the retro-modern look. The eye-shaped LED winkers and under-seat sleek LED tail lamp outlines a timeless silhouette. Lighter black smoked front & rear fender helps CB350RS shed an overall weight and give a sportier image. The muffler on the side gets a smoky-black finish accentuated with the use of chrome. Fork boots on front suspension give a rugged look while the sporty-looking grab rail compliments the overall design of CB350RS.

PERFORMANCE UNLIMITED

The CB350RS is powered by a 350cc, air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine, which produces max power of 15.5 kW@5500 rpm. The advanced PGM-FI system using on-board sensors constantly ensures optimum fuel delivery to the engine as per the riding conditions allowing efficient combustion and lesser emissions.  It delivers a category-leading max torque of 30 Nm@3000 rpm, which makes it an easy-going versatile motorcycle for an urban daily city commute. The engine uses an offset cylinder position that reduces the sliding friction and an asymmetrical connecting rod ensures minimum energy loss while combustion. It uses a closed crankcase with a wall between the crankcase and transmission reducing energy loss due to internal friction.

The air cooling system maintains highly dense air intake to improve efficiency and ensures favorable combustion in all rpm ranges by keeping the engine temperature within the ideal range. The piston cooling jet improves the engine’s thermal efficiency, leading to improved fuel efficiency.

The main shaft coaxial balancer placed on the cylinder eliminates both primary & secondary vibrations making CB350RS a perfect riding companion.

CB350RS comes with a large tailpipe of 45mm that optimizes balance with the muffler capacity, producing a bold low-pitched sound. A single one-chamber structure in the expansion chamber helps deliver a rich thumping exhaust note when you wind on the throttle. Exhaust pipes are double-skinned to prevent heat discoloration and intact the visual appeal for a long.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

With Honda’s most advanced technological features, CB350RS gives riders more reasons to flaunt.

^{Segment First} Assist and Slipper Clutch make gear shifts smoother while reducing clutch lever operation load ensuring less fatigue and more comfort during rides that involve frequent shifting.

A vintage-looking ^{Segment First} Advanced Digital-Analogue Meter integrates details like torque control, ABS, Side stand indicator with engine inhibitor, gear position indicator, and battery voltage. The ride experience is further enriched with fuel efficiency details displayed in three modes:

1. Real-time mileage: Displays live fuel efficiency
2. Average mileage: It displays average mileage based on the history of riding pattern and condition.
3. Distance to empty: shows the distance your CB350RS can travel with the remaining fuel in the tank

^{Segment First} Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), a smart torque control system, helps in maintaining rear-wheel traction by detecting the difference between the front and rear wheel speeds, calculating the slip ratio, and further controlling engine torque via the fuel injection. HSTC can be turned ON/OFF using a switch on the left side of the meter. A ‘T’ indicator in the digital display glows when the system is engaging.

ULTRA-COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Dual-channel ABS prevents wheels from locking when brakes are applied in an emergency or when operated on slippery roads ensuring a greater sense of confidence. Anchoring the motorcycle is a large 310mm disc brake on the front and 240mm rear disc providing adequate braking performance in any situation.

Wide pattern tires (front – 100/90, rear – 150/70) increase stability in different riding conditions and improve overall road grip. The 19-inch front wheel gives a distinctive modern look coupled with a 17-inch wheel at the back providing a lower rear stance.

The half-duplex cradle frame in steel pipe is used for a soft steering feel. Load allocated to the front is optimized by mounting the engine at a low position to lower the center of gravity, which affects the overall riding feel and maneuverability of the motorcycle.

A highly rigid box-section steel tube is used for the swing arm to effectively reduce distortion and transmit the torque of the driving force to the road surface improving the overall comfortable riding feel. The skid plate underneath provides extra protection for the engine so you can take on streets effortlessly.

The ‘tuck and roll’ design of the seat gives superior cushioning providing a relaxed ride for daily commuting as well as during leisure rides. CB350RS offers a forward-leaning riding position to match the sporty riding stance.

Large section front suspension not only enhances the massive imposing image but also provides immense comfort on rough roads. The pressurized nitrogen-charged rear suspension provides a highly responsive rear damping performance.

Go on a smarter ride using Eco Indicator that uses sensors to measure the riding speed and injected fuel volume to determine the economical riding.

Engine Start/Stop Switch gives the convenience of turning off the engine on brief stops with a flick of a switch. Ensuring the safety of riders in low visibility conditions is the Hazard Switch feature. A bolder and muscular 15-liter fuel tank and top-class mileage ensure an unstoppable longer ride.

COLORS, AVAILABILITY & PRICE

The CB350RS is attractively priced, starting at INR 1,96,000 (ex-showroom Pan India). Attracting every eye on the roads, CB350RS will be available in two color options – Radiant Red Metallic and Black with Pearl Sports Yellow. Starting today, Honda has opened the bookings for CB350RS at its premium dealerships – BigWing Topline & BigWing across India.

For further information, customers can visit the BigWing website www.hondabigwing.in

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Gurugram, 07 January 2021:  Honda 2Wheelers India today announced that India’s No. 1 selling scooter brand ‘Activa’ has now created new first as the only scooter brand in the history of Indian two-wheeler industry to achieve 2.5 crore customers mark.

Noteworthy, 20 years ago when the scooter market in India was fast declining, Honda made its solo entry with its first two wheeler – the 102cc Activa in 2001 and the rest is history! Over the years, Honda’s Activa brand accomplished many milestones on its way to achieve this remarkable feat in its latest BSVI avatar.

Activa’s journey of giving Wings to 2.5 crore Indian families & Activating India 

India’s love story with the Activa has only gained strength with every generation. In just 3 years of its debut in 2001, Activa became the undisputed leader in the scooter segment by 2003-04. The next 2 years saw it cross the 10 lac cumulative customers’ milestone too.

Powered by true technology leadership and evolution ahead of times, it took the Activa brand 15 years to achieve the initial 1 crore customers in 2015. As scooter acceptability continued to rise, Activa brand accelerated the Activation of India on the move, and become the first choice of India families. Such is the popularity of the brand that the recent 1.5 crore customers were added with 3 times the speed i.e. in just five years.

Expressing gratitude on achieving this historic milestone, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Since its launch in 2001, be it the 100-110cc engine or the new more powerful 125cc engine, the secret of success of Activa family is Leadership that builds Trust. Since 20 years, Activa is at the forefront of technological innovation, sometimes even decade before it became the industry norm. Be it the Honda patented tuff-up tube and CLiC mechanism in 2001, Honda’s Combi-brake system with Equalizer in 2009, revolutionary Honda Eco Technology (HET) for 10% mileage up in 2013, or even the smarter HET PGM-Fi engine powered by eSP and World First Tumble flow in BS-VI era; every generation of Activa brand continued to evolve, revolutionize the scooter segment and Activate India. We are happy to see that India’s love for the legendary Activa continues to reign supreme.”

Sharing the uniqueness of Activa brand’s 2 decades’ journey Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said,”So much has changed around us during this period, but Activa still continues to remain the first love of Indian families, when it comes to owning a scooter. Very rarely does a two-wheeler transcend from just utility to an emotion which stirs and resonates with the soul of society, like Activa has. Honda is proud that Activa brand has been intrinsic to the activation of this great nation. Thank you India 2.5 crore times over, for making Activa the gold standard of your everyday ride”.

Noteworthy, this incredible growth came on the heels of technological advancements that positioned Activa as pioneer in the two-wheeler industry. With every new generation of the legend which was born 20 years ago, Honda Activa has introduced Indian riders to advance global technologies ahead of time – be it Combi-Brake System in 2009 (a decade before the norms), Honda Eco Technology (HET) in 2013 or the enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology and 26 new patent applications in 2020 Activa 6G.

Activa – The 20 year exciting Journey of the Legendary brand

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