Hero to get Honda’s 110cc engine?

2005 Honda VTX Cruiser Concept for illustrative purposes

According to Autocar, Hero might get Honda’s 110cc engine from the Honda CB Twister commuter bikes. Honda is probably set to give Hero the license for production and sales of the engine . Hero is also planning a scooter with the same 110 cc Honda engine on the lines of the Honda Activa.

When contacted, Hideto Maehara, Automobile Product Planning Bloc, Automobile Business Division, Asian Honda Motor Co said “there is no comment at this moment”. Company officials probably are keeping the cards closed for the moment but, this could just be what the two companies are up to after all.

2011 Honda CB Twister 110

Now, the 110 cc engine is a tried and tested piece of machine. The CB Twister has been selling like hot cakes, thanks to the fuel economy from the refined motor. Soon, we might see Hero launching an ultra fuel efficient commuter bike for the masses. The new Honda Activa features a 110 cc engine with 8 bhp on tap which could also feature in a Hero product in the near future.

Secondly, we had earlier reported that a Hero might bring out a cruiser bike. This bike could get the 250cc engine from the Honda CBR 250R. Since, Honda does not have a cruiser bike in its Indian portfolio at the moment, a cruiser bike would make sense as Honda will not want Hero competing with them with another 250cc sports tourer in premium segment.

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March 16, 2011 | By Tushar Kelshikar · Tags:

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One Response to “Hero to get Honda’s 110cc engine?”

Suhas Sengupts on March 16th, 2011 9:05 pm

I am not sure I agree with you that Honda Twisters have been selling like hot cakes. Unlike other Honda bikes, the Twister doesn’t have a waiting / booking period.

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