With a strategic move by Honda (HMSI) to augment the 12% market share it holds in this segment, the company is like to introduce an all new motorcycle in125cc segment in addition of its existing 125cc Shine. The CBF stunner could be the Honda’s attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc.

Honda CBF models are a series of sport oriented motorcycles with traditional styling. The series includes CBF250, CBF500,CBF600N, CBF600S and CBF1000. Honda’s CBF stunner would produce a peak power of in the range of 10-12bhp and would compete with upcoming Bajaj new XCD sprint and the TVS new flame. Codenamed KWFA, it is likely to hit the showrooms by August 2008. The new bike is supposed to sport an ex-showroom price tag of around Rs. 52,000. Now this remains to be seen how it actually turns out to be and if it can compete with the XCD Sprint, Galdiator RS / SS, Flame etc.