Honda XBlade

Honda XBlade Highlights

5 April 2018: Honda has launched the all-new X-Blade featuring a razor sharp design and a Robo-like face. The X-Blade flaunts an aggressive design language courtesy a sculpted fuel tank, taller fly screen, an underbelly cowl, dual outlet muffler and chunky grab rails. Other eminent features include an LED headlamp, LED tail lamp and an all-digital instrument cluster with a gear shift indicator, hazard light, and a service reminder.

Powering the X-Blade is 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 capacity of the fuel tank is 12 litres. It is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels shod in 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. Suspension setup comprises of telescopic front and monoshock rear.

The X-Blade is currently available only in one variant - STD which is priced at Rs 78,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). However, there are five colour options to choose from - Matte Marvel blue Metallic, Matte Marshal green Metallic, Matte Frozen silver, Pearl Spartan red, and Pearl Igneous black. The X-Blade takes on the likes of the TVS Apache RTR 160, the Yamaha SZ-RR, and the Hero Xtreme Sports.