Honda Navi, the latest product from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has crossed 900 bookings since the time it was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016. The Navi is kind of a hybrid, which means a crossover between a scooter and a motorcycle.
Honda has introduced a special app for smart phones, which can be used to book, and explore the Navi . This app has also had more than 15000 downloads since. The Navi has been engineered and developed in India, specifically for the Indian Market and will also be exported to other countries. The Navi is a fun vehicle which is a departure from the routine scooter and gives it a new twist. It is expected to appeal to the youth who want a commuter two-wheeler which also has style and is fun.
The Navi is based on the Honda Activa chassis and also shares the same powertrain which is a a four-stroke, 110cc engine, churning out a maximum power out of 7.8bhp and 8.96Nm of torque. It uses the V-matic(automatic) transmission and can achieve a top-speed of 81 km/h. The Navi also gets Honda Eco Technology which aids in more fuel efficiency without decreasing power output.
The Navi will come as an inexpensive option to customers who desire a motorcycle and the convenience of a non-geared scooter. The Activa has been ruling the market for long now and sells four times more than its closest competitor. This is a reason why Honda is now experimenting with the Navi, which is based on the Activa. The Navi will be manufactured in Honda' Gujarat plant
The Honda Navi is priced at INR 43,000 (on-road, Delhi) and will be launched sometime in March, this year. The bookings for the Navi have commenced already. Honda will also be launching several customization options for the Navi, that will help buyers to choose as per their individual tastes.
Source : MotorOctane
