New CB Twister at Delhi Auto Expo

Scooters India Limited and Honda Motorcycles will be launching its 110cc motorcycle titled as CB Twister at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo 2010. CB Twister will be a niche bike in commuter segment but at the same time it will not be competing with Hero Honda Splendor or Passion. The stylish new bike carries definite muscular looks and is expected to be a sophisticated machine that is tradition of Honda vehicles. The 110 cc engine is not expected to deliver power output of more than 8bhp. It looks tiny and comes with plastic bits attached to the tank. The vehicle comes with features like alloy wheels, a front disc brake, and drums at the rear along with twin shock absorbers. A kick-starter is also present but it is expected that the bike will also have an electric start option. The basic designing and parts of the bike have been inspired from bigger CB 1000R (aka Hornet), CB 300R, CBX 250 and CBF Stunner. This new bike will be priced between Rs. 40K - 45K.Upcoming bikes in India are Yamaha R15 and Bajaj Pulsar 135.