Honda compares the CBR650F with
the Kawasaki Ninja 650, hinting towards a competitive price tag and could be
priced below Rs. 7 lakhs.
The Honda CBR650F was touted to
be India’s most affordable four-cylinder motorcycle when first showcased at the
2014 Auto Expo. But the arrival of the Benelli TNT 600i spoiled Honda’s plans
to owning that title. The more recent reports have claimed that the Japanese
auto giant will price the CBR650F around Rs. 8 lakhs (ex-showroom), a bit
higher than most rivals including the Kawasaki Z800, Ducati Monster 795,
Triumph Street Triple and the likes. Nonetheless, this leaked image of a spec
comparison from a dealer training program suggests that Honda is comparing the
bike to the more affordable Kawasaki Ninja 650 as well.This hints at the
possibility that Honda India will price the CBR650F bang in the middle of its
rivals.
The Ninja 650 is one of the more
competitively priced Kwackers with a starting price of Rs. 5.30 lakhs, while
the Benelli TNT 600i is priced at Rs. 5.29 lakhs. The more powerful Z800 (an
in-line four) is priced at around Rs. 7.35 lakhs. The Ducati Monster 795 is
priced at Rs. 6.45 lakhs; whereas the Triumph Street Triple is the most
expensive, crossing the Rs. 8 lakh mark (all prices, ex-showroom Mumbai). Given
the range it has to compete with, Honda could price the CBR650F just a notch
below Rs. 7 lakhs, justifiably claiming a healthy price tag on the bike.
Power on the Honda CBR650F comes
from a 649cc in-line four-cylinder engine that belts out 87 PS at 11,000 RPM
and 62 Nm of torque at 8000 RPM, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Honda India is
all set to launch the model in the following weeks with dealers accepting
bookings for Rs. 50,000/-. While pricing will be a key factor in the success of
the CBR650F, Honda’s urge to ask for a premium in India could deter a lot of
buyers away. However, it just seems the company is holding an ace up its sleeve
this time and might surprise us with a new pricing strategy.
Source: BikeAdvice.in
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