Honda files CBF 190R patent in India

TusharK · 23rd April 2020, 12:48

Honda has filed a patent for the CBF 190R in India.

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The CBF 190R is already on sale in China and Latin America. It is a naked bike that features a V-shaped headlamp, digital instrument cluster and a stepped seat. It has alloy wheels and a side-mounted exhaust.

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The CBF 190R is powered by a 184cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 15 BHP and 15 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike features upside down fork suspension at the front and has a monoshock at the rear. It comes with petal type disc brakes at both ends.

Honda hasn't made any announcement yet confirming the CBF 190R for India.

Link to Team-BHP News

rajeshsundaram · 23rd April 2020, 14:24

Wow. Looks bit radical for a commuter Honda. But why Honda is bothering to patent this when it just produces 15ps and 15nm power specs? Not sure where or which segment it is going to compete! Pulsar 180 may be?

ashwinprakas · 23rd April 2020, 14:27

This is a disgrace to the CBF125, but I'm pretty sure this will sell beyond logic for the same reason the Activa outsells competition.

I just hope someday Honda takes our market seriously, but for that to happens the consumers need to demand better products rather that forgo commonsense and buy just about anything Honda manufactures.

Regards,
A.P.

hiren.mistry · 23rd April 2020, 14:43

As good as it looks, the numbers are woefully adequate, 15 BHP when the 200NS already produces 23-24 BHP. This one also sports a 5 speed gearbox.
But being a Honda it might be smoother than the 200NS.

rajushank84 · 24th April 2020, 05:11

What would be nice is if they make this a retro design. Like a 200cc version of the CB1100, priced under 2 lakhs on-road. Totally doable. Right now there are hardly any traditional motorcycles this side of 2 lakhs, making Royal Enfield is popular by default.

But they (all Japanese companies) decide to launch more and more sportbikes. I think they don't understand a country where biking is not just passion, it is also family transportation, and a sizeable piece of the market needs a bike that fits both needs.

23rd April 2020, 12:48	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,462 Thanked: 66,110 Times	Honda files CBF 190R patent in India Honda has filed a patent for the CBF 190R in India. The CBF 190R is already on sale in China and Latin America. It is a naked bike that features a V-shaped headlamp, digital instrument cluster and a stepped seat. It has alloy wheels and a side-mounted exhaust. The CBF 190R is powered by a 184cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 15 BHP and 15 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike features upside down fork suspension at the front and has a monoshock at the rear. It comes with petal type disc brakes at both ends. Honda hasn't made any announcement yet confirming the CBF 190R for India. Link to Team-BHP News
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rajeshsundaram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERD-CHN-BLR Posts: 348 Thanked: 1,006 Times View My Garage	Re: Honda files CBF 190R patent in India Wow. Looks bit radical for a commuter Honda. But why Honda is bothering to patent this when it just produces 15ps and 15nm power specs? Not sure where or which segment it is going to compete! Pulsar 180 may be?
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ashwinprakas BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kollam Posts: 2,018 Thanked: 6,658 Times	Re: Honda files CBF 190R patent in India This is a disgrace to the CBF125, but I'm pretty sure this will sell beyond logic for the same reason the Activa outsells competition. I just hope someday Honda takes our market seriously, but for that to happens the consumers need to demand better products rather that forgo commonsense and buy just about anything Honda manufactures. Regards, A.P.
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hiren.mistry Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bombay, London Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 1,000 Times	Re: Honda files CBF 190R patent in India As good as it looks, the numbers are woefully adequate, 15 BHP when the 200NS already produces 23-24 BHP. This one also sports a 5 speed gearbox. But being a Honda it might be smoother than the 200NS.
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24th April 2020, 05:11	#5
rajushank84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,121 Thanked: 1,114 Times View My Garage	Re: Honda files CBF 190R patent in India What would be nice is if they make this a retro design. Like a 200cc version of the CB1100, priced under 2 lakhs on-road. Totally doable. Right now there are hardly any traditional motorcycles this side of 2 lakhs, making Royal Enfield is popular by default. But they (all Japanese companies) decide to launch more and more sportbikes. I think they don't understand a country where biking is not just passion, it is also family transportation, and a sizeable piece of the market needs a bike that fits both needs.
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