Honda to sell 500 units of Dazzler a month

The 100% two-wheeler subordinate of the Japan based Honda Motor company, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is targeting to sell 500 units of Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler, new upgraded version of Honda's largest selling product Unicorn in India, in every month in the eastern region. At present, the company is selling around 10,000 units of two-wheelers every month including 6,500 units of Bikes and 3,500 units of scooters in the eastern region. The powertrain of Honda CB Dazzler is powered by 149.1cc, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled OHC, Single Cylinder that delivers a maximum power of 14 Bhp at 8000 rpm while develops a peak torque of 13 Nm at 5500 rpm. The all new Unicorn Dazzler delivers a mileage of 60 kmpl in city. It is also additionally packed with viscous air filter and maintenance free battery. HMSI is offering it with a price tag of Rs. 62,900 (ex-showroom-Delhi). Last Year, the company sold around 12.7 lakh units of two-wheelers across all its categories and now targeting to get a sales volume of 15 lakh in the current calender year. HMSI overall market stake in the two-wheeler industry stood at 13 percent which comprises more than 50 per cent market share of gearless scooter in the country. HMSI has starts developing its second plant at Tapukara Industrial Area in Alwar district (near Bhiwadi) Rajasthan, would be operational in the second half of 2011. The new plant will have an yearly production capacity of 6 lakh units. On the other hand, India Yamaha Motor is ready to launch its brand new premium bike, Yamaha SZ soon in India. Besides, Suzuki Motorcycle has recently displayed a new upgraded version of Suzuki Zeus 125cc at the Suzuki's Dealership in Mumbai, known as Suzuki Sling Shot in India.