The Weekly Bike News Wrap-Up: Bajaj and Honda
This week was ruled by only two brands
This week was all about Bajaj’s future plans and Honda’s unveiling spree. Bajaj has revealed an exciting roadmap of its future bikes and shared details about its upcoming models, whereas Honda has revealed its 10 new two-wheelers in India. Here is more about them:
Bajaj Electric Bike Launch Timeline Revealed
Bajaj has confirmed the launch timeline of its first electric motorcycle. The bike is expected to launch in FY28 (April 2027 to March 2028) and will come to India after its global launch.
Bajaj To Update Its Pulsar Lineup Soon
The Bajaj Pulsar was the first Indian performance-oriented bike launched over 2 decades ago. Finally, Bajaj is planning to give this iconic lineup an update with new bikes as well as a facelift.
Honda CB 500 And New CB 350 Range Unveiled In India
Out of the 10 new bikes, Honda unveiled the brand new CB500 in India. The brand also showcased the updated CB350 range. -new
Honda ADV160 Unveiled In India
Honda has finally unveiled its adventure-styled maxi-scooter, the ADV160, in India. The biggest highlight is that it will get a flex-fuel, E85-compliant engine and will be made in India.
Honda Unveiled The QC3 Electric Scooter
Honda lifts the curtain off the QC3, the bigger sibling of the QC1 in India. The e-scooter gets a 3 kWh battery providing an IDC-claimed range of 145 km and a great set of features.
Honda Unveils The Rebel and XR 300 Range
Honda showcased the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500, which are low-slung cruisers with bobber-inspired styling. Alongside the Rebel, Honda has also revealed its new ADVs, the XR300L and XR300 Rally, in India.
User Reviews
- CB350rs reviewI chose this bike because mainly my routes are on highways and ofcourse, because of the japanese reliability honda offers, plus it's the best bike in the segment in my opinion as it gets a fair amount of safety features like traction control, dual channel abs and because of the slipper clutch provided, gear changing and overall the engine is butter smooth. Also it gives the best mileage in the segment too, as I have ridden a classic 350 before, I can definitely tell the difference. Rides are butter smooth, it's like the bike is gliding, absolutely 0 vibration, it's not that comfortable as the hness 350 as it has a more aggressive riding stanc than the hness, but it's fairly comfortable, not that bad, the only thing bugs me are the stock seats, it's very uncomfortable for the pillion and your rear may hurt a little on long rides, but overall I'll rate it a 4/5, which is not bad at all. If you want the best looking neo retro bike in the segment, the cb350 RS is for you hands down, it has great mileage, very low maintenance cost, fairly comfortable (change the stock seats) and it feels rarer than other bikes in the segment as the BigWing network is so limited, and that gives you the satisfaction you need.Read More
- VERY GOOD PERFORMANCEService and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.Read More
- Good bike for youngstersGood handling and medium breaking, medium performance for short time city and highway riding, good sharp stylish looking naked bike, good road presence, low service charge with medium mileage 30 to 40 kmpl. Long ride comfort is not good after 100km. Wrist pain and shoulder pain, good handling bike. It's give you confidence to flicker very easily. Front break is good stopping power but too much abs kicking problem, rear brake is not good, no stopping power. Top speed after 2nd service 124 highest, mileage not that good 40 km after simple riding. If you ride aggressively, mileage can drop upto 30-25 kmpl. Can recommend this bike to the youngsters who go to college and those who want to explore many places on bike. Short time riding and some time aggressive riding and those who want naked sports bike in low cc and low service charge bike, this is good for them.Read More
- Most underrated bikeIt is very comfortable and zero vibration. Also touring time you will get a mileage more than 45 which is very good for a bike which is above 350cc really loved it. Only issue is about the service centre. If they increase the service centre in all locality definitely every one who is going for re is going to buy this bike.Read More
- Highly recomended for highway bikeEngine is refined, no vibration even driving on speed 100, suspension is stiffer side which become positive for highway rides. Good highway if your continuously riding on highway. Will get 40 plus mileage on highway if cruising on 80 speed. Handling is good. Breaking is fantastic even on high speed braking will provide enough confidence to control on it. Bigger negative is, need to shift the gear during on city rides. I would its one of bad bike if you are driving on city. Go for it if you riding on highway, will get 40 plus mileage which is an edge of this bike. Smother and refined engine will provide an next level experience on highway. DUAL Channel abs and traction work fantastic and provide too much confidence during braking.Read More