The Honda X-Blade is HMSI’s answer to a sporty commuter and it delivers on that count. The bike has been appreciated for its styling and it offers a fine blend of performance and efficiency. Keeping with the times, Honda is now offering the X-Blade with ABS and the bike made its debut at the Delhi leg finale of Vivo Pro Kabaddi League 2018.

What Honda has to say about the X-Blade ABS

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Minoru Kato, President & CEO – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. “Strengthening our position in 150-180cc motorcycle segment, the X-Blade defines advanced styling and superior technology for the young enthusiast. We are determined to transform the way India rides on 2Wheels with new innovative products and advanced technology.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The X-Blade has been exclusively designed for the young motorcycle enthusiast looking for style and performance in their daily commuting. The X-Blade now comes equipped with ABS which will enhance rider’s confidence. Sporty style is at the core of new X-Blade and appreciating the ethos of sports, Honda is also presenting the X-Blade to the most stylish player in each city leg of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi league 2018.”

Honda X-Blade ABS – What you need to know

The Honda X-Blade is a stylish commuter motorcycle that comes equipped with several segment first features that include the LED headlamp, under cowl, front forks cover and wheel rim strips which come as standard fitment.

The bike is powered by a Honda 162.71cc HET engine that delivers 13.93 bhp at 8,500 rpm and offers a peak torque of 13.9 Nm at 6,000 rpm making it an ideal commuter that is quick and peppy to ride, yet frugal. Speaking of which, the engine has been designed to offer good low and mid-range performance which does a lot to enhance its performance in city riding conditions.

The X-Blade also offers a long seat that is touted to be very comfortable for long commutes and it also benefits from having a street tech digital meter with a service indicator built in, a digital clock and a gear position indicator – all useful tools that commuters will appreciate for sure.

The Honda X-Blade with ABS has been priced at INR 87, 776 and is available in five colour options, namely, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Frozen Silver Metallic, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Igneous Black and Matte Marshal Green Metallic.