Honda CB200X

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Introduction

The New Honda CB200X is known as the most affordable adventure bike by the company in the Indian two-wheeler market. However, it is a soft-roader commuting bike rather than a hard-core off-roader. This bike is based on the Honda Hornet 2.0 platform and stepped into the market with a price of INR 1,46,999 (ex-showroom), which is more than the Hornet’s price.

As mentioned before, the bike is comparable to the Hornet 2.0 in a number of respects, including its platform and engine. Everything from the naked streetfighter has been carried over, even the gear itself. A few aesthetic modifications set it apart from the Hornet, though.

Honda CB200X Design & Style

In terms of design, there are a few design features on the New Honda CB200X that are reminiscent of adventure bikes, such as the half-fairing and a tiny windscreen. The motorcycle comes equipped with an all-LED headlamp, knuckle guards with LED winkers, an engine cowl for slightly better protection, an upswept exhaust, an LED taillight, and a long and comfortable split step-up seat. The raised handlebars with significant engine start-stop and hazard switches make the rides comfortable and give the bike a rugged look.

Furthermore, the motorcycle is built on a diamond-type steel frame and body dimensions are measured at 2035mm in length, 843mm in width, 1248mm in height, 167mm of ground clearance, 810mm in seat height, and a wheelbase of 1355mm. Additionally, the entire kerb weight of the bike is 147kg and the fuel tank capacity is 12 litres. The CB200X is offered in three colours: Decent Blue Metallic, Sports Red, and Pearl Nightstar Black. With a remarkable 6-year warranty, the Honda CB200X is only offered in a single model.

Honda CB200X Instrument Console

Talking about the instrument cluster of the bike, it gets a fully digital liquid crystal instrument panel that offers plenty of necessary information like a speedometer, a tachometer, an odometer, fuel efficiency, service reminder, a trip meter, fuel gauge and more. Some other features include the turn-on key situated on the fuel tank, like many top-class motorcycles, the gear position indicator and the battery voltmeter. The easily readable instrument console display is illuminated in blue.

Honda CB200X Engine & Gearbox

When it comes to the powertrain of the sporty bike, it is powered by a BS-VI compliant, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SL, 184.4cc, air-cooled engine that uses a PGM-Fi (fuel-injection) system with 8 onboard sensors. The engine of the motorcycle is capable of churning out 17 HP of max power at 8500 rpm and 16.1 Nm of max torque at 6000 rpm and is mated with a 5-speed gearbox.

Honda CB200X Brakes, Suspension and Tyres

The braking duties in the New Honda CB200X are taken care of by a 276mm front disc and a 220mm rear petal disc brake, which are further coupled with a single-channel ABS for the safety of the riders. While looking forward to the suspension system, the bike comes equipped with gold-plated upside-down (USD) front forks and mono-shock rear suspension, which enhances the ride quality on any terrain.

Furthermore, the bike gets 110/70-17 M/C 54S front and 140/70-17 M/C 66S rear tough tread pattern tubeless tyres with alloy wheels, which offer a nice grip and give the rider a better and more comfortable ride on both city roads and highways.

Honda CB200X Top Speed and Mileage

The CB200X’s significant top-end makes it ideal for long highway trips. It can accelerate from 0–100 kmph in less than 10 seconds and is capable of reaching 130 kmph in approximately the same time. The tall wind visor offers optimal aerodynamics and a comfortable ride and makes the bike suitable for daily commuting as well as weekend tours. The programmed fuel injection engine’s better fuel economy offers a 40–45 kmpl mileage. However, the mileage can vary depending on the terrain and driving style of the user.

Honda CB200X Price Range in India

The New Honda CB200X is available in India with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 1.49 lakhs while the on road price is Rs 1.69 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.75 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.71 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.73 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.

Difference Between Ex-showroom and On-road Price

Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentages for the State Registration Charges.

Verdict - Should You Buy Honda CB200X?

It goes beyond doubt that the bike is loaded with various top-notch features, but there are some flaws as well. Firstly, we can mention that the lack of longer suspensions and spoke wheels makes it more of a touring bike than an adventure bike. The bike also doesn’t come with Bluetooth connecting technology and USB charging slots, which are mostly available on new bikes and are needed on adventure bikes especially.

Also, the high seat height might be a problem for shorter riders, especially when riding this motorcycle on trails and off-roading. However, the Honda CB200X’s pros overweigh the cons and make it the perfect bike to offer a bike for both commuting and touring at this price point. With a plethora of exclusive features, the bike is good for buyers who want to buy it for daily use. This new Honda bike locks horns with the Hero XPulse 200 4V.