HMSI's CB Shine touches 30 lakh unit sales milestone

Bike became Honda Motor Company, Japan's, number one selling motorcycle across its two-wheeler operations worldwide

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today said its 125 cc motorcycle CB Shine has become the country' highest selling model and the first ever to reach 30 lakh units sales mark.

The bike also became Honda Motor Company, Japan's, number one selling motorcycle across its two-wheeler operations worldwide for the first time.

"CB Shine is not only number one selling 125cc motorcycle in India but also the world. For the first time ending FY'14, CB Shine has become number one selling motorcycle for Honda Motor Company, Japan worldwide," HMSI President and CEO, Keita Muramatsu said in a statement.

The company rolled out the 30th lakh CB Shine from its second plant at Tapukara, Rajasthan. CB Shine was launched in April 2006.

"CB Shine has become India's first ever 125cc motorcycle to achieve 30 lac unit sales. This reaffirms that CB Shine is a true winners choice and is universally accepted by valued customers," HMSI Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Y S Guleria said.