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Honda Motorcycle recalls 300-350 cc bikes to replace faulty parts

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Monday said it is recalling certain units of its bike models like CB350 and H'ness CB350 due to issues with wheel speed sensor and camshaft. The company is recalling CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS, manufactured between October 2020 and April 2024, for issues with wheel speed sensor, the two wheeler major said in a statement. "It has been observed that due to an improper molding procedure being followed, water may seep into the wheel speed sensor. This may lead to a speed sensor malfunction causing error in the speedometer, traction control or ABS intervention," it said. In the worst case scenario, it may result in ineffective braking, it added. Units manufactured from October 2020 to April 2024 are affected under this potential issue, the company said. For issues with camshaft component, HMSI is recalling units of CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS. "It has been identified that an improper manufacturing process being followed for

HMSI to enter EV space in FY25; eyes 33% sales from segment by 2030

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is looking to enter the electric vehicle segment this fiscal and eyes one-third of its overall sales to accrue from the segment by 2030. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of 64th SIAM annual session here, HMSI Director (Sales and Marketing) Yogesh Mathur said the company will be entering the EV segment this fiscal. He noted that the contribution of electric two-wheelers in overall two-wheeler sales was continuing to grow. "And what we understand is that by 2030 there will be a major shift towards EVs and we have announced that by 2030 in our lineup also..one-third at least will be coming only from EV models," Mathur said. The EV model is being developed jointly by HMSI and Honda teams, he added. On capacity utilisation at its plants, Mathur said the company's plants were currently running at full capacity. The company will be tweaking the production capacity further in terms of per day basis, he said. HMSI has an installed production capacit

HMSI sees 45% jump in May domestic sales; Bajaj Auto sales flat at 355,000

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Monday reported a 45 per cent year-on-year jump in domestic wholesales at 4,50,589 units in May. The company had dispatched 3,11,144 units to its dealers in May 2023. Exports increased to 41,458 units last month from 18,249 units in May 2023, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. The total sales rose to 4,92,047 units last month as against 3,29,393 units in the same month last year, it added.

HMSI domestic sales jump 42% to 481,046 units in April, exports up 67%

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Thursday reported a 42 per cent year-on-year jump in domestic wholesales at 4,81,046 units in April. The two-wheeler major had dispatched 3,38.289 units to its dealers in the year-ago. Exports increased 67 per cent to 60,900 units last month from 36,458 units in April last year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. The total sales rose to 5,41,946 units last month against 3,74,747 units a year ago, it added.

HMSI reports 81% surge in domestic sales at 358,151 units in March

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Tuesday reported an 81 per cent year-on-year jump in domestic wholesales at 3,58,151 units in March. The company had dispatched 1,97,542 units to its dealers in March 2023. Exports increased 95 per cent to 28,304 units last month from 14,460 units in March 2023, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. The total sales rose to 3,86,455 units last month against 2,12,002 units in the same month last year, it added. Besides, the grew 12 per cent to 48,93,522 units in FY24 compared to 43,50,967 units in FY23, HMSI said.

HMSI recalls GL1800 Gold Wing, CBR1000RR units to fix faulty fuel pumps

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Friday said it is recalling certain units of its superbikes GL1800 Gold Wing and CBR1000RR to inspect and replace faulty fuel pumps. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing manufactured between December 2017 and December 2023 and CBR1000RR manufactured between September 2017 and April 2020 are affected, the two-wheeler major said in a statement. HMSI, however, did not provide an exact number of the units being recalled. "The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure. If the fuel pump module becomes inoperative, the engine may not start or can stall without indication while riding," the company stated. The inspection and replacement of fuel pumps will be carried out at BigWing Topline dealerships across India, it added.

Honda Motorcycle domestic overall sales rise 42% to 419,395 units in Jan

Exports grew a whopping 102 per cent year-on-year at 36,883 units in the previous month, it stated

HMSI sees increase in sales by 27% to 317,123 units in December 2023

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Wednesday reported a 27 per cent increase in total sales at 3,17,123 units in December 2023 as compared to 2,50,171 units in the year-ago period. Domestic sales were at 2,86,101 units last month, as compared to 2,33,151 units in December 2022, at a growth of 22.71 per cent, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. Exports were at 31,022 units as against 17,020 units in the year-ago period, it added. In the calendar year 2023, the company sold 43,84,559 units, the statement said.

HMSI recalls around 2K CB300R bike units due to manufacturing fault

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Friday said it is recalling around 2,000 CB300R bike units due to a manufacturing fault in the right crankcase cover of the engine. The voluntary recall covers the 2022 model of the CB300R. The company has identified that due to an inappropriate manufacturing process of the right crankcase cover of the engine, there are chances of sealing plug dislodging due to low retention force caused by engine heat, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said in a statement. This could further cause the sealing plug to come off and engine oil to splash out, it added. In the worst situation, the oil adhering to hot motorcycle parts may cause fire, its contact with tyres may cause slippage or it may injure the rider due to its hot temperature, the company stated. "As a precautionary measure, the replacement of affected parts will be carried out at BigWing dealerships across India starting from April 15, 2023. The replacement will be done free of cost ...

Honda's EV roadmap: Dedicated factory, first two e-scooter models in a year

Capacity of plant in Karnataka would be ramped up in phases to produce one million units by 2030

Honda introduces new Activa125, compliant with latest BS-VI norms

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Tuesday said it has launched latest version of its scooter Activa125 with upgraded engine priced at Rs 78,920 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2023 Activa125 now conforms to the stricter emission norms which will be effective from next month. "With this new model, we have leveraged the latest technology to ensure that our customers can enjoy a smooth and hassle-free ride while meeting the latest norms," Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said in a statement. The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make products meet the second phase of BS-VI norms in real-time driving conditions. Automobiles will need more sophisticated equipment to meet the next level of emission standards. The second phase of BS-VI emission norms is set to kick in on April 1.

HMSI announces fresh line up for 2023 International Racing Championships

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday announced the international racing team for the 2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) and Thailand Talent Cup (TTC)

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales up 11% at 233,151 units in Dec 2022

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Wednesday reported a 10.7 per cent increase in domestic sales at 2,33,151 units in December 2022. The company had registered domestic sales of 2,10,638 units in the year-ago period, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. "The market is gaining steady momentum against previous months as well as on a year-on-year basis. Factors like healthy festival season, good monsoon and increased demand for personal mobility have translated well to rise in customer walk-ins and enquiries," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said. On the outlook, he said, "Stepping into 2023, we expect that the continuously improving consumer sentiment along with the enhanced effort towards the betterment of economy and infrastructure will build the momentum further.

Unit sales down but HMSI's net profit jumps by 604% to Rs 1,000 cr in FY22

During FY22, HMSI exported 332,942 units to various countries mainly Bangladesh, Nepal, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Japan, Peru, UAE, El Salvador and Italy

Honda surpasses Hero MotoCorp to top spot in two-wheeler sales

Rural states, such as Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, and Jharkhand, have fallen higher in September on a MoM basis

Hero MotoCorp to lose top spot in 2-wheeler sales to HMSI: Elara Capital

Rural states, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, have fallen higher in September on a MoM basis

Honda Motor launches new version of Gold Wing Tour for Rs 39.2 lakh

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday said it has launched the new version of superbike Gold Wing Tour in the country, priced at Rs 39.2 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2022 Gold Wing Tour comes as a completely built-up from Japan, and features dual clutch transmission (DCT) with an airbag. "Over the years, Gold Wing has strengthened its reputation as a technological flagship from Honda. Raising the level of touring experience by several notches, we turn a new chapter in redefining luxury on two-wheels with the 2022 Gold Wing Tour DCT model with Airbag in India," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said in a statement. The bike comes with a 1,833 cc liquid-cooled engine and features like idling stop system, hill start assist among others. "Gold Wing Tour offers a tailored riding experience as it offers the right mix of presets coupled with rider inputs for touring across different road conditions," HMSI Director Sales & Marketing Yadvinder Singh ...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India reports 20% dip in wholesales in January

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday said its total sales declined by 19.97 per cent to 3,54,209 in January 2022. The two-wheeler maker had dispatched 4,37,183 units in January 2021. "While the calendar year 2022 has started on a positive note compared to last month, the sales sentiment in Q4'22 continues to reflect the preceding challenges of last fiscal year," HMSI Director (Sales & Marketing) Yadvinder Singh Guleria said in a statement. However, visible signs of healthy recovery do appear on the horizon and the company is hopeful the speedy implementation in vaccinations, dip in daily COVID cases being reported and easing of restrictions across states will help gain momentum in upcoming quarters, he added. "This year's Union budget also reflects a growth-oriented approach with an impetus on infrastructure & inclusive development. The focus on capital expenditure will pull the economy forward in unison and is expected to have a multiplier effect in the long .

Despite slowdown, motorcycle firms pin hopes on faster growing mid-segment

Royal Enfield corners 90-95 per cent of the middle-weight segment

HMSI posts 35 pc decline in two-wheeler sales to 2,80,381 units for Nov

The Indian arm of the Japanese two-wheeler had sold a total 4,33,207 units, including exports, in November 2020, the company said