ust like most two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, Honda too has increased the prices of its two-wheelers. In the case of the XBlade, prices now start at Rs 1,07,851 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the single-disc model, which means you would have to pay Rs 1,164 extra for the bike.
The price of Honda XBlade starts at Rs. 1.09 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 1.14 Lakh. Honda XBlade is offered in 2 variants – Disc BS6 and the top variant XBlade Double Disc BS6 which comes at a price tag of Rs. 1.14 Lakh.
XBlade Specifications
Honda has employed the same 162.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected, counterbalanced engine that you also find on the Unicorn BS6. On the X-Blade, the unit puts out 13.86PS and 14.7Nm, which is 0.94PS and 0.7Nm more than the Unicorn. The BS4 carb engine of the X-Blade produced 0.26PS more but this new engine is torquier, and peak torque rating is 0.8Nm higher. A five-speed gearbox remains constant. There are no changes made to the mechanicals of the X-Blade. You still get the same conventional telescopic fork and preload-adjustable monoshock as before. Same goes for the 17-inch wheels and the bias-ply tyres. Honda has finally given a rear disc brake option on the X-Blade. You can either opt for a 220mm disc or a 130mm drum unit at the rear. A 276mm disc brake is common on both trims and so is single-channel ABS.
Honda XBlade Variants
The Honda X-Blade BS6 now comes in two variants: rear drum and rear disc brake. The price of the latter variant is Rs 1,12,241 (ex-showroom Delhi).
XBlade Design
Looking sharp and chiseled, the Honda X-Blade was offered as a middle ground in the 160cc segment of Honda motorcycles, slotting in between the Unicorn 160 and the Hornet. The same can be said about the BS6 X-Blade as Honda has made no alterations to the design. The aggressive sculpted tank gets small but prominent tank extensions and the robotic face gives it a mean look
XBlade Features
The Honda X-Blade gets a digital instrument cluster and LED lighting for both the headlamp and the tail lamp. The single-piece seat on the X-Blade is one of the longest in its class.
Honda XBlade Competitors
The Honda X-Blade goes up against the likes of the Hero Xtreme 160R, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ Fi and Bajaj Pulsar NS 160.