Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launch 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125
Mumbai, 22 September 2023: Gearing up for the maiden Grand Prix of Bharat and transforming Honda’s racing DNA into sheer thrill of street riding, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the exciting 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125. Attractively priced at Rs. 1,40,000 and Rs. 92,300 respectively, these new Limited Edition Repsol models will be available at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country.
Introducing HMSI’s latest offerings, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Racing is the heart of Honda. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, MotoGP, is happening in India for the first time ever and there is a lot of enthusiasm among the Indian fans to witness history in the making. To further amplify their excitement, we have launched the 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125. We wish the upcoming BharatGP to be a great success.”
Commenting on the launch of the 2023 Repsol Limited Edition models, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are excited to launch the new 2023 Repsol Edition of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125. Both these models have delighted customers in their respective segments and with the launch of these Limited-Edition versions, we are happy to transform Honda’s racing DNA on Indian roads for the MotoGP fans in India. We also extend our best wishes to the Repsol Honda Team for the maiden BharatGP.”
Dio 125: Dio Wanna Have Fun?
The all-new Dio 125 Repsol Edition boasts a stylish dual-tone colour combination of Ross White & Vibrant Orange. Its sporty front design with edgy LED headlamp and a sleek position lamp uplifts the style statement while the blacked-out dual tip muffler adds to the sporty DNA and produces an exhilarating exhaust note.
Modern tail lamp with split grab rail, wave disk brake along with orange alloy wheels and bold logo further accentuate the sporty character of the moto-scooter making it an irresistible choice for the young riders. The Dio 125’s fresh new graphics represent Honda’s rich racing legacy, and it is equipped with an intelligent fully digital instrument console along with Honda’s Smart Key.
At the heart of Honda’s smart and stylish Dio 125 lies a 123.92cc, 4 stroke, single-cylinder BSVI OBD2 compliant PGM-FI engine that develops 6.09 kW and 10.4 Nm. Making every ride a comfortable, safe and convenient experience, it gets Combi-Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer, a 12-inch front wheel with telescopic suspension and a 3-step adjustable rear suspension.
Hornet 2.0: Fly Against the Wind
The all-new Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition flaunts an aggressive design with cutting-edge graphics. It features an attractive dual-tone colour amalgamation of Ross White & Vibrant Orange with Repsol racing stripes on the body panels and alloy wheels. The Hornet 2.0’s forward leaning aerodynamic styling and bulky fuel tank exhibit dominance and a muscular road presence.
Styling is enhanced by an all-LED lighting system (LED headlamp, LED winkers & X-Shaped LED tail lamp) while the sporty split seat and key on tank placement amplifies its street fighter character. The advanced Fully Digital liquid crystal instrument panel displays a host of information to the rider and comes with 5 levels of customizable brightness for better visibility at day/night.
With a powerful 184.40cc, 4 stroke, single-cylinder BSVI OBD2 compliant PGM-FI engine that churns out 12.70 kW and 15.9 Nm, the Hornet 2.0 boasts thrilling performance and even sports a new assist slipper clutch which eases upshifts & manages rear wheel lock-up on hard down shifts while decelerating, thereby enhancing the rider’s safety.
To ensure utmost sense of control while taking on the streets, the Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition is equipped with Dual Petal Disc Brakes with a single-channel ABS. The mono shock rear suspension helps in maintaining the center of gravity, thus providing supreme stability while cornering and an excellent riding experience.