As two wheeler manufacturers in India gear up to meet the 1st April 2020 deadline for BS6 compliant engines, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched their first 125cc BS6 motorcycle in India today. The new Honda SP 125 BS6 claims to be the start of what Honda has termed as Quiet Revolution.
It is only called Honda SP 125, unlike the BS4 variant, which was called CB Shine SP 125. This BSVI compliant motorcycle comes with 19 new patent applications. It brings together advanced tech, style, comfort and convenience. Production is underway, and the motorcyle will be dispatched to dealerships by the end of November 2019.
With HET (Honda Eco Technology) now powered by eSP (enhanced smart power), in its new avatar, Honda SP 125 BS6 comes with silent start owing to its ACG starter, which functions differently than a conventional starter motor. Below is the LIVE video launch of the new Honda CB SP 125 BS6 motorcycle. Skip to 27 minute, which is when the presentation starts.
Optimised performance with friction reduction is matched with low emission and better mileage. For friction reduction, optimization has been concentrated on offset cylinder, the rocker roller arm, needle bearing, and piston cooling jet. A fully digital meter features average mileage, real time mileage, Distance to Empty, gear position indicator, Eco indicator, and service due indicator. Those being a number of segment first features.
Among it’s patents and updates are an equalizer with CBS, a stylish muffler with muffler cover, seal chain and new engine components. The company has developed HET tubeless tyres for the bike. Exterior design updates include an aggressive tank design, edgy graphics, bold rear stance, new LED headlamp design, sporty split alloy wheels, and chrome muffler cover. The handlebar houses an engine start/stop switch, and an integrated headlamp beam and passing switch.
The engine is paired with 5-speed transmission, and 5 step adjustable rear suspension. Colour range includes Striking Green, Imperial Red Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue, and Matte Axis Grey Metallic. In the 125cc motorcycle segment, HMSI enjoys 39 percent market share with 8 million+ customers.
Honda SP 125cc gets an all new motor which will be more powerful than before. It will receive a revised design and a fuel injection system. In terms of design, the SP 125 will get an LED headlamp and tail lamp while an all digital instrument console is also predicted. It will receive a fuel injection system and fuel efficiency will be enhanced via an engine inhibitor and idling start/stop system.
Where dimensions are concerned, the updated Honda SP 125 will be 13mm longer, 23mm wider and 18mm taller as compared to its BS4 counterpart while wheelbase will be increased by 19mm to 1,285mm. Honda SP 125 will get an updated 125cc engine that will offer 10.7 bhp power at 7,500 rpm as against the outgoing BS4 model which offered 10.16 bhp power at 7,500 rpm and 10.3 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm.
In view of these updated features and upgraded engine, 2020 Honda SP 125 will also get a price hike. The BS6 Honda 125 is priced from Rs 72,900, ex-sh, Delhi. Honda 125 SP BS6 will continue to compete against the Bajaj Discover 125, Hero Glamour FI and Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon.
