2020 BS6 Honda X-Blade 160 to be launched soon: Report
What's the story
Honda is working to introduce the BS6-compliant X-Blade 160 motorcycle in India in the coming weeks, as per a report by HT Auto.
The 160cc commuter is likely to receive an updated engine, minor tweaks in the overall design, and house a new instrument cluster.
With all the changes, the upcoming X-Blade 160 is expected to carry a higher price-tag than the BS4 model.
Design
2020 BS6 Honda X-Blade: At a glance
The 2020 Honda X-Blade is likely to feature new color schemes and graphics on the exterior. The overall design is expected to get revised with a new windscreen and a slightly tweaked digital instrument cluster.
Moreover, like the outgoing model, the upcoming naked commuter should offer a step-up seat, LED headlight and taillight, a 12-liter fuel tank, and a hazard light switch.
Information
2020 Honda X-Blade will come with a 162cc air-cooled engine
At the heart, the 2020 Honda X-Blade will be powered by a BS6-compliant 162cc air-cooled engine, mated to a manual 5-speed gearbox. The updated engine is expected to produce a maximum power of 12.5hp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 14Nm at 5,500rpm.
Safety and suspension
For additional safety, it will offer a single channel ABS
The 2020 BS6 Honda X-Blade will be equipped with a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear side. For additional safety and improved handling, it will offer single-channel ABS.
The suspension duties on the motorcycle will be handled by telescopic forks on the front and a mono-shock absorber at the rear.
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What about pricing?
At present, there is no word on the pricing and launch date of the BS6-ready Honda X-Blade. However, the upcoming model is expected to carry a premium of around Rs. 6,000 over the BS4 variant, which was launched in India at Rs. 78,500 (ex-showroom).