In February 2017, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) updated its most popular scooter Activa and CB Shine SP bike with a BSIV engine and Automatic Headlights ON (AHO) feature. Now, the company has officially launched the 2017 Honda Aviator BSIV in India priced at Rs 52,077 (ex-showroom, Delhi). In addition to it, the scooter is now also comes with a host of updates.
Just so you know, all two-wheelers will have to meet BSIV emission standards from 1st April 2017. Therefore, all two-wheeler manufacturers in India are updating their product line-up just before the deadline. Read – 2017 Honda Activa – All You Need To Know
The 2017 Honda Aviator is being offered in five variants – Drum, Disk, Drum (BSIV), Drum Alloy (BSIV) and Disk (BSIV). Prices of all variants are as follow –
| Variant | Ex-showroom, Delhi |
| Drum | Rs 51,637 |
| Disk | Rs 56,983 |
| Drum (BSIV) | Rs 52,077 |
| Drum Alloy (BSIV) | Rs 54,022 |
| Disk (BSIV) | Rs 56,454 |
With respect to power, the new Honda Aviator continues to use the 110cc HET engine hitting a top power of 8bhp at 7,000rpm and 8.94Nm at 5,500rpm. The V-Matic CVT gearbox has also been retained. What also continues is the pair of 90/90-12 front and 90/100-10 tubeless tyres. The scooter offers underseat storage space of 20-litres, and a fuel tank capacity of 6-litres. Read – Honda Africa Twin – Launch Details & Pictures
One of the major highlights of the 2017 Honda Aviator is the optional 190mm disc brake at the front axle. The scooter also comes with five-spoke alloys and under seat mobile charging slot. As for colour options, there are four shades – Pearl Igneous Black, Rebel Red Metallic, Matt Selene Silver Metallic and Pearl Amazing White.
Proportionally, the new Aviator remains unchanged. Its overall length, width and height measure 1,802mm, 703mm and 1,162mm respectively. It continues to sit on 1,256mm of wheelbase, and stands on a ground clearance of 145mm. The scooter has a seat height of 790mm.
