Honda CBF Stunner new 125 cc motorcycle from Honda

The sales of 125cc+ motorcycles grown by almost 15% over the period of April 2007-January 2008. Lot of action has been seen in recent past in the 125cc segment as the consumer focus is gradually shifting towards 125cc+ segment from the dominating 100cc segment.

The segment has recently seen new additions like Bajaj XCD, Gladiator SS and RS, TVS Flame and soon to follow is Bajaj XCD Sprint. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to the (so called premium)125cc segment for profit.

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 new bike was earlier expected to be showcased at Auto Expo as the so called sportier version of the Shine, but that didn't happen. But Honda did showcase the CBF concept supposedly based on the unicorn.

Update :- HONDA CBF Stunner will be launched on 30th June

Pictuire of the Honda CBF concept from Auto Expo (taken from xbhp)

Update:- Honda 125 CBF Stunner now launched.

CBF Stunner are available in three variants -- Self Disc Alloy (Rs 51,655), Self Drum Alloy (Rs 49,820) and Kick Drum Alloy (Rs 47,070).

The bike is available in two colours Sports Red and Black.

According to Economic times, the Japanese two-wheeler giant is currently testing out a new motorcycle at its factory in Maneswar, Gurgaon. Codenamed KWFA and christened the CBF Stunner, the new bike is most likely to be launched by August 2008 and is expected to be priced at around Rs 52,000 ex-showroom. With a 125 cc mill, its expected to pump 11 bhp and looks like a ‘baby Karizma’.

Now this remains to be seen how the CBF Stunner actually turns out to be and if it can compete with the XCD Sprint, Galdiator RS / SS, Flame etc.

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Source:- ET