Japanese two-wheeler automaker, Honda is aiming to strengthen its presence in the premium 200cc to 500cc segment. The company had introduced several new motorcycles including the Hornet 2.0 (Based on the Chinese CB190), and the CB350 range in the past one year. In the latest development, Honda has trademarked ‘Honda NX200’ for ‘motorcycles and their parts and fittings’, in India.
For people not in the know, Honda was selling dual sport motorcycles under its NX nameplate. The company had introduced the NX-4, NX500 Dominator, NX250 and others in USA and other international markets. Previous reports claim that Honda could introduce affordable adventure motorcycles in the Indian market.
It is expected that Honda NX200 could be the brand’s next 200cc Adventure motorcycle. Similar to the Hornet 2.0, the new motorcycle could be based on the Chinese 190 platform. Honda is also selling the CB190X in China. In fact, Atsushi Ogata, President, CEO & MD, HMSI had revealed that the new Hornet 2.0 platform can be used for different categories including the adventure segment.
The Honda NX200 motorcycle could also share the design from the rally-inspired CRF 250L. It is likely to share the engine and components with the Hornet 2.0, which features a 184cc engine boosted with fuel injection technology. This engine is capable of producing 17bhp of power and 16.1Nm of torque, and is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. The engine is also equipped with Honda’s programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) with Honda Eco Technology (HET), which improves fuel economy and performance. The PGM-FI has eight on-board sensors that constantly inject optimum fuel and air mixture to the motor.
