Honda Launches The New CB200X, Prices Start From Rs 1.44Lakhs

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today launched the younger brother to the CB500X - all-new CB200X in India. “It is a carefully crafted machine for everyday usage as much as it is for exploring the roads less travelled; the all-new CB200X is ready for both a busy weekday city commute as well as short weekend relaxed rides beyond cityscapes.” The company said in a statement.

Talking on the launch Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Today, it is my great pleasure to introduce a new motorcycle, inspired by Honda’s legendary CB legacy. Keeping in mind the evolving lifestyle of the Indian youth, the urban explorer - CB200X gives today’s youngsters a riding experience that pushes them to explore more. Built to excite riders, CB200X offers a perfect riding companion for their daily city rides and short weekend getaways beyond the cityscapes.”

Sharing more details, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Marking a steady evolution in 180-200cc segment, CB200X is a classic urban explorer at heart developed for next-gen millennials. Its design is inspired by Honda’s legendary higher displacement adventure bikes. The overall design provides riders an upright and relaxed posture for city commute as well as for their weekend rides. Built to deliver dynamic performance, its engine delivers a powerful torque character in a practical range and a sporty performance in high rpm range. Unique knuckle covers with integrated LED winkers, golden USD front forks along with other features not only lend CB200X an imposing road presence but a premium rugged character too. Be it the urban landscape or beyond, CB200X gives you the freedom to EXPLORE LIFE WITH EVERY RIDE!”

The CB200X wears an upswept exhaust, has an upright riding posture with raised & swaged handlebar inspired from Honda CB500X, adding to that a Tall Visor allows the rider to move freely with minimum resistance, and compliments the overall appeal of the motorcycle.

The CB200X comes equipped with Knuckle Covers integrated LED winker thus lending the bike an extra layer of confidence when exploring nearby trails. They not only protect the rider from external surroundings but also add a dash of boldness to the overall package.

There is also a Split Seat (613mm) with a much accessible seat height of 810 mm allowing shorter riders to be comfortable. CB200X is available with 5Y Shaped Alloy Wheels with the Golden Upside Down (USD) front forks upfront.

Complementing both form as well as functionality is the Fully Digital Liquid Crystal Meter bringing better visibility in both bright & dark conditions. Key information like Gear Position Indicator, Service Due Indicator and Battery Voltmeter is also available on the screen with 5-level adjustable brightness.

Approaching blinding curves with a sharp gaze is CB200X’s all-LED lighting setup (LED headlamp with position lamp, LED winkers and iconic X-Shaped LED tail lamp), which also lend it an aggressive stance always ready to blaze through dimly lit environments.

Those weekend trails and fun detours are now just round the corner with special Tough Tread Pattern Tyres (Front 110mm & Rear 140mm) giving excellent street performance and ample grip. 

To ensure efficient braking control over a wide variety of roads, CB200X is equipped with Petal Disc Brakes (Front & Rear) with ABS.

Bringing stability and control is the Mono-Shock Rear Suspension, which delivers an excellent riding experience & superior handling while cornering.

While the Engine Stop Switch makes it convenient to turn-off the ignition with a simple flick, the Hazard Switch feature adds to the safety of riders in low visibility condition. Key on tank placement amplifies its streetfighter character while adding more convenience to the rider.

The all-new CB200X comes with Bharat Stage-VI compliant 184cc PGM-FI engine rated at 12.7 kW @ 8500 rpm & 16.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm, Ensuring smooth power delivery is Roller rocker arm, which helps in reduction of friction losses. The engine also comes equipped with a Piston cooling jet that acts as heat absorbent hence improving engine thermal efficiency. Diamond-type steel frame ensures outstanding stability and agile handling.

The new CB200X will be available in three colors - Pearl Nightstar Black, Matte Selene Silver Metallic and Sports Red and is priced at Rs. 1,44,500 (ex-showroom Gurugram). The company is providing a 6-year warranty package (3 years standard + 3 years optional extended warranty) on CB200X.