Honda CBF Stunner….
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
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Honda’s Indian arm, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Limited (HMSI) rolled out a gorgeous looking motorcycle in the month of August this year called the Honda CBF Stunner 125. Based on the ever popular Honda Shine , this new bike borrows the chassis and powerplant from the Shine, albeit with a 5-speed transmission.
This same motorcycle will now be available in Europe across Honda dealerships as the Honda CBF 125. There is no change in the dynamics or styling for the European model and the 124.7cc mill has exact same power output of 11.1PS and 11Nm of torque as its Indian twin. The only two improvements on the European model come in the form of Honda’s reputed Fuel Injection system, to stay within UK’s stringent EURO-3 emission norms and stickies Continental Contigo tyres.
This step clearly indicates the increasing demand for small capacity bikes and the biking trends changing in Europe owing to rising fuel costs, the EU norms and for comfortable commuting through crowded cities like London and Paris.
[Via: economictimes]
Honda has unveiled the new CBF 125 at Intermot Colonge Show 2008. The bike is same as the one sold in India except a few styling changes and fuel ignition. The CBF125 uses a single cylinder 125cc 4 stroke engine which is fueled by electronic injection and compiles with Euro 3 norms. The FI version of the CBF Stunner produces 11bhp and 11NM of torque, similar to the non-FI Indian version.
The CBF125 will be available in four colours - Sports Red, Black, Space Silver metallic. CBF is expected to go on sale for around £2500.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
Honda yesterday launched the much awaited CBF Stunner in New delhi. The 125cc bike is the Honda’s attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc. Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. With the CBF stunner, Honda wishes to lure the young customers who look for exclusivity and unconventional styling.
Honda has launched three models of CBF Stunner:
1) Disc brake - Electric start model
2) Electric start model
3) Kick start model
It is priced between Rs. 47000 to Rs. 51600.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi).
Honda is all set to launch its new 150cc bike CBF Stunner. With a strategic move by Honda (HMSI) to augment the 12% market share it holds in this segment, the company is like to introduce an all new motorcycle in125cc segment in addition of its existing 125cc Shine. The CBF stunner could be the Honda’s attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc.
Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. With the CBF stunner, Honda wishes to lure the young customers who look for exclusivity and unconventional styling. Honda CBF models are a series of sport oriented motorcycles with traditional styling. The series includes CBF250, CBF500,CBF600N, CBF600S and CBF1000. Honda’s CBF stunner would produce a peak power of in the range of 10-12bhp.
The 2008 Honda Hornet 600 or Honda CBF600 was shaped by Honda’s European design studio in Italy, and built at the factory in Atessa. Given the enormous sales were largely responsible for the original Honda Hornet 600 topping worldwide sales charts a few years back, there’s no doubt plenty the latest 2008 Hornet version will be sold too. This latest 2008 update is the most comprehensive yet, combining reworking 16-valve engine from the latest Honda CBR600RR with an aluminum frame instead of the old steel one.