Honda To Launch Flex-Fuel Motorcycle And Electric Scooters In India

Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) will introduce the flex-fuel technology system and multiple EV models in the next few years. As part of this, the company plans a phase-wise implementation and integration of flex-fuel technology in its product portfolio.

With more than a decade’s expertise in Flex-fuel technology globally & over 7 million customers in the Brazilian market, HMSI is equipped to make a Flex-fuel transition for the two-wheeler market in India. The company may launch one or more commuter bikes in India with flex-fuel engines, which will be able to run on petrol and ethanol. The Titan CG flex-fuel motorcycle which is popular in Brazil is likely to be launched in the Indian market.

Similarly, the company also plans multiple EV model introductions in the coming years while leveraging support from Honda’s other subsidiaries in the country. At present, the company is in its feasibility-study stage for readying its EV model line-up and developing the overall eco-system in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata – Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Bringing the synergies of Honda’s global expertise with strong indigenous support, HMSI will further expand its horizons in India. A staggered implementation of flex-fuel technology and multiple EV model introduction in the future will lead to an exciting journey ahead. HMSI also plans to enter the low-end motorcycle segment while boosting its new fun models’ business in domestic markets. Parallelly expanding its wings overseas, HMSI aims to serve more developed countries with its highest level of global quality standards”

Elaborating on the HMSI’s future roadmap, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Cherishing a relationship of trust with customers & community built over 20 years, HMSI today delights more than 5 crore Indian families. Moving further, though supply chain issues still persist and the industry facing headwinds of increasing commodity & fuel prices, we anticipate a sustained market recovery on a lower base of last fiscal.”