Honda launches 2019 CB1000R+, Gold Wing, CBR1000RR in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd has launched 2019 edition of its CBU (Completely Built Unit) line up. The range includes new CB1000R+, Gold Wing Tour DCT, CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR1000RR Fireblade SP, and bookings are currently open at Honda Wing World dealership in Delhi and Mumbai.

Honda CB1000R+

The 1000cc, sport-naked from Honda has been priced at Rs 14.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The motorcycle carries a naked bike styling while retro touches give it a 'Neo Sports Café' stance.

The CB1000R+ gets compact silhouette accentuated by swing arm mounted rear fender and the number plate. The aesthetically added front LED cannot go unnoticed. The motorcycle comes powered by a four-cylinder engine has been tuned to belt out of 143bhp at 10,500rpm and 104Nm of torque at 8,250rpm.

The bike gets a slipper clutch and the Throttle-by-Wire (TBW) that comes with 3 present riding modes plus a user setting [Power (P), Engine Brake (EB)] and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).

Based on a box section mono backbone steel frame, with Showa separate function front fork big piston USD suspension up front and a Showa mono shock at the rear, the CB1000R+ will be available in Graphite Black colour.

Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT

2019 Gold Wing is more athletic and more engaging, according to Honda. The Gold Wing has an electric windscreen adjustable for angle & height, a trunk, and a full complement of touring-bike features. Apple CarPlay integration and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) are now standard features.

The mammoth mile-muncher is powered by a 1833cc flat six-cylinder engine featuring 4-valves per cylinder and produces peak power of 124bhp at 5500rpm and torque of 170Nm at 4500rpm. The motorcycle gets Throttle-by-Wire and 4 rider modes (Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain).

The DCT (Dual Clutch Technology) features 7-speeds, with clutch feel, shift speed and rpm range of up/downshifts optimised for each riding mode. It also features a creep forward and back function.

Honda Goldwing GL1800 DCT is offered in Candy Ardent Red colour and priced at Rs 27.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP

The new Honda CBR1000RR gets 'Wheelie Control System' that ensures higher security at acceleration. The new CBR1000RR gets 'W' in the meter screen. At the heart of the 2019 Honda CBR1000RR  is a 1000cc in-line four-cylinder engine, producing 189bhp at 13,000rpm and 114Nm at 11,000rpm output mated to a six-speed transmission.

The CBR1000RR Fireblade SP boasts of semi-active Ohlins Electronic Control (S-EC) suspension at the front and rear (43mm NIX30 inverted forks up front and a TTX36 monoshock round the back), a quick shifter and downshifts assist.

The CBR 1000RR Fireblade SP has priced at Rs 19.28 lakh while the CBR1000RR is offered at Grand Prix Red and Matt Ballistic Black Metallic colour options at 16.43 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).