Honda unveils 125cc 'Shine' in India

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) Honda Motorcycle&Scooter India Pvt Ltd, (HMSI), a 100 per cent fully owned subsidiary of Japan's Honda Motors, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturers, today launched its second 125cc motorcycle -- 'Shine' -- here.

The company has priced the motorcycle at Rs 45,120 (on-road Delhi) and Rs 47,065 (disk brakes version).

''HMSI, in the future, will introduce new and innovative products in the Indian market both in the scooter as well as motorcycle segment, to become the top two-wheeler manufacturers in India,'' HMSI President and CEO Yukihiro Aoshima said.

Asian Honda Motor Company Executive Vice President Motohide Sudo added, ''utilising the expanding capabilities of Honda R&D India, we move quickly to respond to changing market conditions and customer expectations to create new value for our customers.'' He added that, ''Honda Shine's 125cc 'Optimax' engine wil maintain Optimum input for maximum output and incorporate cutting edge technologies to deliver best balance of mileage and pickup.'' The bike is equipped with Multi Mapping CDI, tumble flow combustion chamber, long intake pipe and connecting tube, CV carburetor, 2 way air jacket and pulse exhaust system and is available in five distinct colours - wild purple metallic, champion blue metallic, black, alpha red metallic and geny grey metallic.

By the end of 2006-07, HMSI plans to increase its dealers count to above 281, and its number of authorised service centres from 425 to 460 and stockists from 34 to 40, to ensure availability of spares and service.

The company reported a turnover of Rs 1,520 crore last year.

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