The pemium entry level segment has recently seen new additions like Bajaj Pulsar 135, Gladiator SS and TVS Flame DS 125. 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. Honda India has launched the new upgraded CBF Stunner, which was showcased at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi.
New CBF Stunner gets the following new features : –
- Addition of Tachometer in Intrument Cluster - Maintenance Free Battery - New Body Graphics and Stickers - All Black Theme for Engine - New Body Colored Cover Under The Engine - New Sporty Mirror Set - Half Chain Cover like we have seen in CB Twister
The CBF stunner was 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 India has succeded well with the Stunner CBF. Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. Now, Honda Bikes India has come up with the Fi variant of CBF Stunner. Honda CBF Stunner Fi has been priced at Rs64,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Yamaha India has attacked the 150cc bike segment once again with the launch of another variant of FZ16 after the success of FZ-S. This time the company has come up with a half fairing version of the Yamaha FZ16, which has been christened Yamaha Fazer. Yamaha Motors India has launched the 2009 model of V-Max in Indian market. V-Max is priced at Rs. 20,00,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi). On 16th September along with V-Max Yamaha also launched 3 limited edition variants of FZ Series: