Honda CB200X Reaches Dealerships, Deliveries Commence

And in this picture story, we get up close and personal with the motorcycle

Honda’s 2021 onslaught has been full of surprises and the latest one came in the form of the CB200X, the Japanese giant’s most affordable ADV for India. The bike has now reached dealerships and along with it, the deliveries are underway too. Check out how it looks in the flesh:

The CB200X is based on the Hornet 2.0’s platform, and it shows. Things like the LED headlamp, taillight, and golden USD fork are similar to the Hornet.

However, the overall stance of the bike is taller and in keeping with an ADV. 

Also helping the CB200X stand out is its new tinted visor. It doesn’t seem very purposeful, though.

Next up are the knuckle guards with integrated indicators, which lend a more rugged and premium feel to the CB.

The CB200X features a half-fairing as well, with long make-believe radiator shrouds on both sides. These also help deflect air.

Rounding off the design is the new split seat claimed to be more comfortable than the Hornet 2.0. 

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While the seat height (810mm) is the same as the Hornet 2.0, the CB200X’s touring intent is made more clear by its taller and wider handlebar, which should result in a more upright riding posture. 

All information is displayed via a negative LCD instrument cluster borrowed from the Hornet 2.0. You have the odometer and other information like the speed, time, and gear at hand.

At the heart of all this lies the same 184cc single-cylinder motor putting out 17.2PS and 16.1Nm. The motor does offer a decent low-end grunt, which should make the CB200X fun to ride.

Like most components, the suspension and brakes come straight from the Hornet. This comprises a shiny USD fork, a monoshock, and a 276mm front and 220mm rear petal disc. No changes have been to improve the suspension travel, which is a bummer.

The CB200X rolls on 17-inch front and rear alloy wheels. While these are the same as the Hornet, the CB200X uses dual-purpose tyres instead of the road-going ones on the Hornet.

Coming to the price. The CB200X retails at Rs 1,44,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), Rs 13,318 more than Hornet 2.0. Is this premium justified? Well, not exactly on paper, but we do hope the CB200X surprises us once we take it for a spin. Stay tuned on BikeDekho to find out.