HMSI s 110 cc Twister launched

Marking its foray into the entry-level motorcycle segment, two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India recently launched its 110 cc bike CB Twister in New Delhi.

The company has not disclosed the exact price of the vehicle but said that it is expected to be priced around Rs 42,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The exact price of the bike will be announced Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010.

According to the company, the CB Twister is equipped with all new 110 cc engine, which delivers 9 bhp power. The bike features a twin pipe frame, V-shaped alloy wheels along with tubeless tyres and comes with a maintenance free battery and a viscous air filter. Available in three variants — Kick Drum Alloy, Self Drum Alloy, Self Disc Alloy (with 240 mm front disc brake) — the bike will be launched nationally in end-February 2010 and will be marketed through 700 nationwide dealers.

‘The CB Twister will be available to customers by end of February 2010. The bike will deliver a mileage of 70 kmpl. We expect to sell 2.20 lakh units of the bike in the year 2010-11,’ Operating Head, Sales & Marketing, HMSI, NK Rattan said. Overall, the company expects to sell 12.5 lakh units in FY10.