Honda XBlade

Honda XBlade Highlights

Honda has launched the ABS variant of the X-Blade at Rs 87,776 (ex-showroom Delhi). The ABS is a single-channel unit. The ABS equipped X-Blade is priced at around Rs 8,000 more than its non-ABS counterpart. With the launch, the Honda X-Blade now meets the upcoming safety regulations that mandate compulsory ABS for all bikes above 125cc. 

The X-Blade is positioned between the CB Unicorn 150 and CB Hornet 160R. Unlike the Unicorn, the X-Blade has an aggressive design language thanks to its sculpted fuel tank, taller fly screen, an underbelly cowl, dual outlet muffler and chunky grab rails. Other eminent features include an LED headlamp shaped to look like a robot's face, LED tail lamp and an all-digital instrument cluster with a gear shift indicator, hazard light, and a service reminder.

The X-Blade is powered by a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, BSIV-compliant engine that generates a max power of 14.12PS @ 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.9Nm @ 6000 rpm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The fuel tank is rated to carry 12 litres of petrol. It is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres at both ends. Braking duties are carried out by a 276mm disc brake at the front and a 130mm drum brake at the rear. The suspension setup comprises of telescopic fork up front and a monoshock at the rear.

The X-Blade comes in five colour options, namely Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Matte Frozen Silver, Pearl Spartan Red and Pearl Igneous Black. The X-Blade’s main competitors include the TVS Apache RTR 160, the Yamaha SZ-RR and the Hero Xtreme Sports. The launch of the ABS variant puts the X-Blade ahead of its competitors as far as safety is concerned.