Honda has broadened its product lineup in India with the introduction of the Honda NX 200, an adventure styled motorcycle based on the tried and trusted Hornet 2.0 platform. Meant to be for riders who are in search for a combination of style, comfort and functionality, the NX 200 is designed targeting young folks who need a multi-purpose two-wheeler which can be taken around the city as well as light touring.
Design and Styling
The Honda NX 200 It’s aggressive attitude is perfectly suited for adventure junkies. The motorcycle is equipped with a raised visor, chunky-looking fuel tank, sleek LED headlamps, and broad handlebars that lend the bike a macho road presence. It features semi-fairing and the wind protection also allows positive wind to mix into to cooling your ride, to make sure it’s comfortable for longer runs.
Its split seat arrangement, trendy LED tail lamp and sporty graphics further enhance the premium feel. The is the type of bike created to appeal to users who want to own a design oriented bike and at the same time, have fun while riding it.
Engine and Performance
The NX 200 on the other hand, is powered by a 184.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled BS6 engine – the exact same motor that features in the Hornet 2.0. This engine delivers 17 hp of powere from an 16.1 Nm set of torques coupled to a 5 speed gearbox. The engine itself is smooth and refined, with just enough performance in the city and decent upper-highway range. With its sitting position and easy handling, this is a great bike to use on those short trips to work and for weekend treks.
Features and Technology
Some of the loaded with features of Honda NX 200 are given here:
- LED headlamp, tail lamp and turn signals (full-LED)
- -ve LCD Digital instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and gear position indicator
- Single-channel ABS for better braking safety 4.
- Engine kill switch and hazard lights operation
All of these comes equipped in the NX 200 to make it convenient and safe for daily use.
Comfort and Suspension
The bike is constructed on a diamond type frame with Sketch styled pointers of upside-down (USD) in the front and mono shock in the rear which provides comfortable and steady ride. The upright handle bars and the padded seat provide for a comfortable ride experience.
At 167 mm, it has good ground clearance for challenging Indian road conditions, and the petal disc brakes on both sides ensure that the bike stops when you want it to do.
Price and Rivals
The Honda NX 200 is priced at ₹ 1.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), thus offering a value for money proposition in the adventure-styled commuter space. It goes up against bikes such as the Hero Xpulse 200 4V and the Suzuki V-Strom SX.
Final Verdict
The Honda NX 200 is for those who like both affordable and stylish adventure style bike and yet don’t want their pockets stretched. It’s powered by a trusty engine, it’s modern and loaded with cuttting edge features, and has a lot of comfort focussed design to find the middle ground between commuting within the city limits and light touring.