Honda Airblade Design Patented; Aerox Rival Incoming?
Comes in 125cc and 160cc versions internationally
Honda has a habit of patenting the designs of various scooters from its international market in India, and this time, it's the Honda Airblad. But unlike other scooters, there’s a small possibility that this one might and should make its way to our shores. Here’s why:
A Proper Aerox Rival Incoming?
Honda currently dominates the family scooter segment in India with products like the Honda Activa and the Honda Dio. But when it comes to sporty maxi-style scooters, Honda has no direct rival to machines like the Yamaha Aerox 155 or the Hero Xoom 160.
That’s exactly where the Airblade fits in. Sold internationally in 125cc and 160cc forms, the scooter combines sporty styling with everyday practicality. The India patent does not reveal which version could come here.
Sporty Looks, Practical Package
Unlike traditional step-through scooters, the Airblade gets a central spine design, similar to the Aerox and the Xoom 160. It looks sharp too, with apron-mounted projector LED headlights, sleek DRLs, sporty body panels, and a muscular maxi-scooter stance.
The underseat storage stands at a healthy 23.2 litres, while the 4.4-litre fuel tank is mounted centrally. Honda claims a fuel efficiency figure of around 44.8kmpl internationally, which should translate into a decent riding range as well.
The Specs Could Make It A Serious Threat
The 160cc version uses a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 15PS and 14.8Nm. What makes things even more interesting is the weight. At 113kg, the Airblade is considerably lighter than the Aerox 155 (13kg lighter) and much lighter than the Hero Xoom 160 (a massive 29kg difference!).
Features include all-LED lighting, a digital LCD console, USB charging, smart key functionality, single-channel ABS, and 14-inch wheels at both ends.
If Honda prices it aggressively, the Airblade could become the sporty premium scooter many buyers have been waiting for from the Japanese manufacturer, especially those wanting Aerox-like performance with Honda’s massive service network backing it up.