Honda Dream Neo 'Honda's Cheapest and Most Fuel Efficient Bike' Launched

Honda has launched its cheapest bike Dream Neo at Rs. 43,150 today. Honda Dream Neo is a 110cc motorcycle with a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 74 km/l, it will take on the Hero's bread and butter bike, Splendor. It features Honda’s proprietary Honda Eco Technology (HET), with ‘improved piston and combustion chamber design’, and Intelligent Ignition Control, which makes Dream Neo to deliver best-in-class mileage. Honda Dream Neo comes with some best in class features like maintenance free battery, viscous air filter and tubeless tyres. Its 109cc engine develops a maximum power output of 8.25bhp at 7500rpm and max torque of 8.63Nm at 5500rpm. Ground clearance is 179mm while wheelbase stands at 1258mm.

Talking about Honda’s strategic direction, Mr. Keita Muramatsa – President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Dream Neo is Honda’s next big leap towards creating deep inroads into the Indian commuter segment. Our newly opened Technical Centre comprising of R&D, Engineering, Purchase & Quality teams, overcame the challenge of improving mileage and meeting the competitive price point. Backed by our new product launches and network expansion, Honda aims to grow over 150% in 100-110cc motorcycle segment YoY. Overall, we are confident of customer demand for Honda 2 Wheelers and eye 43% growth with 39.3 lakh unit sales in FY’14.”

Elaborating on Dream Neo, Mr. Y. S. Guleria, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Creating a new paradigm in mass mobility, Dream Neo is Honda’s most affordable and most fuel efficient 2 Wheeler ever in India. While Dream Neo is loaded with attractive and best-in-class features like top mileage of 74 kmpl, it is being delivered at a truly aggressive pricing to delight Indian customers. Finally, Dream Neo is a package which is hard to resist by 100-110cc mass motorcycle customers.”

The Dream Neo will be available in three variants:

Honda Dream Neo Kick / Drum / Spoke with tuff-up tube at Rs 43,150 (ex-showroom Delhi)

Honda Dream Neo Kick / Drum / Alloy with tubeless tyre at Rs 44,150 (ex-showroom Delhi)

Honda Dream Neo Self / Drum / Alloy with tubeless tyre at Rs 47,240 (ex-showroom Delhi)

There will be a range of two-tone colours on offer, including Black and Red Stripe, Black with Violet Stripes, Force Silver Metallic, Monsoon Grey Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic and Alpha Red Metallic.

Honda Dream Neo Specifications

Honda Dream Neo Engine Specifications

Type: Air Cooled, 4 stroke , SI Engine

Displacement: 109cc

Bore x Stroke: 50.0mm X 55.6mm

Compression Ratio: 9.9 : 1

Net Power: 8.25 bhp @ 7500rpm

Torque: 8.63 Nm @ 5500 rpm

Fuel System: Carburettor

Starting System: Self/Kick

Air Filter: Viscous air filter^

Transmission: 4 Speed constant mesh

Gear Shift Pattern: All back (N-1-2-3-4)

Clutch Type: Multiplate, Wet Clutch

Honda Dream Neo Dimensions

Kerb Weight: 105kgs

Length: 2009mm

Width: 737mm

Height: 1074mm

Wheel Base: 1258mm

Ground Clearance: 179mm

Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.0 Litres

Honda Dream Neo Chassis

Frame Type: Diamond type

Honda Dream Neo Suspension

Front: Telescopic Suspension

Rear: 5 step spring loaded suspension

Honda Dream Neo Tyre

Front: 80/100 - 18 tubeless

Rear: 80/100 - 18 tubeless

Honda Dream Neo Brake

Front Brake: Drum Brake – 130 mm Dia

Rear Brake: Drum Brake – 130 mm Dia

Honda Dream Neo Electricals:

Ignition Fully Transisterised

Battery: 12V 3 Ah (Maintenance Free)

Head Lamp 12V 35/35W