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Gurugram, 17 March 2025: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today introduced the updated OBD2B-compliant Shine 100 with enhanced styling. The new 2025 Honda Shine 100 has been priced at Rs. 68,767 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is now available at HMSI dealerships across India. Introducing the updated Shine 100, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are happy to introduce the new OBD2B-compliant Shine 100 to our customers in India. Since its launch in March 2023, Shine 100 has established itself as one of the fastest-growing brands in HMSI’s motorcycle portfolio. This entry-level motorcycle has been well received for its superior reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall value. With the latest update, we continue our commitment to providing environmentally responsible and high-quality mobility solutions.” Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “The Shine 100 has been a strong player in the entry-level motorcycle segment, offering exceptional quality and comfort at an affordable price. With this latest upgrade, we are further enhancing its appeal and ensuring compliance with the latest emission norms while maintaining its renowned fuel efficiency and reliability. The Shine 100 has played a key role in strengthening Honda’s presence in the entry-level commuter segment, and we are confident that this new version of Naye India ki Amazing Shine will continue to attract more customers across India. New Shine 100: Updated Design and Engine The new Shine 100 sports an elegant design language inspired by India’s favourite Shine 125. It features refreshed graphics on the body panels along with Honda logo. Its appealing front cowl, blacked-out alloy wheels, practical aluminium grabrail, long & comfortable single-piece seat, and sleek muffler compliment the smooth style of the motorcycle while enhancing convenience for everyday commuting. The Shine 100 is offered in five dynamic colour options, catering to diverse rider preferences. They are – Black with Red, Black with Blue, Black with Orange, Black with Gray, and Black with Green. Built on a lightweight yet durable diamond-type frame, the Shine 100 is designed for superior ride comfort. It comes equipped with telescopic front forks & twin rear shock absorbers, ensuring stability on various road conditions. For added safety, the Shine 100 features drum brakes at both ends with CBS (Combined Braking System). Powering this motorcycle is a 98.98cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine, now OBD2B-compliant to meet the latest emission regulations. This engine delivers 5.43 kW of power at 7500 RPM and 8.04 Nm of torque at 5000 RPM, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride. It comes paired with a 4-speed gearbox. New Shine 100: Price and Availability The new 2025 Honda Shine 100 has been priced at Rs. 68,767 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is offered in a single variant with five colour options. The Shine 100 is now available at all HMSI dealerships across India.

Gurugram, 16 April 2025: Continuing its legacy of customer-centric offerings, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today introduced the new OBD2B compliant Dio 125. Packed with bold aesthetics and advanced features, the prices of the new 2025 Honda Dio 125 start at Rs. 96,749 (ex-showroom Pune). Introducing the OBD2B Dio 125, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “For over 21 years, the Dio has been an iconic name in the Indian market, standing as a symbol of style, performance, and trust. It has consistently been the first choice for customers looking for a trendy and reliable moto-scooter. With the launch of the new OBD2B Dio 125, we are excited to take forward its iconic legacy, keeping the core concept of moto-scooter intact, with added value and excitement for our customers.” Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are ecstatic to introduce the new OBD2B version of Dio 125 – a scooter that has resonated with young India for years. With its refreshed graphics, advanced TFT display, and enhanced connectivity features, the new Dio 125 is designed to meet the evolving aspirations of today’s customers. True to its tagline, ‘Dio Wanna Have Fun?’, this moto scooter has always been a popular choice among India’s younger generation, and this update will further strengthen its position in the segment.” New Dio 125: Advanced Features and New Colours The Dio 125 now comes with vibrant, refreshed graphics and striking colour schemes that amplify its funky and youthful appeal. It boasts a host of new advancements designed to elevate the riding experience of customers. At the heart of this upgrade is a 123.92cc, single-cylinder PGM-Fi engine that is now OBD2B compliant. It develops 6.11 kW of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. This moto-scooter is also equipped with an advanced Idling stop system which enhances fuel efficiency, aligning with Honda’s sustainable philosophy. In terms of features, the Dio 125 sports a new 4.2-inch TFT display with mileage indicators, trip meter, Eco indicator, and range (distance to empty). It is compatible with Honda RoadSync app, enabling functions like navigation and call/message alerts, allowing riders to stay connected while on the move. The Dio 125 also comes equipped with a Smart key and a USB Type-C charging port, ensuring convenience for riders to charge their devices on the go. Standing true to the trust reposed by millions of customers over the years in brand Dio, the Dio 125 retains its iconic silhouette, enhancing its visual appeal. It will be offered in two variants, DLX and H-Smart, with five colour options on sale. They are – Mat Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Pearl Sports Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, and Imperial Red.

Gurugram, November 03, 2025: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 6,50,596 units in October 2025. This includes 5,98,952 units in domestic sales and 51,644 units in exports. HMSI registered a 9% year-on-year (YOY) growth compared to October 2024 and 15% month-on-month (MOM) growth in total sales compared to September 2025. For the Year-to-Date (YTD) period of FY26 (April–October 2025), HMSI recorded total sales of 36,41,612 units, comprising 32,78,451 units sold domestically and 3,63,161 units exported. HMSI’s Key Highlights of October 2025: Road Safety: HMSI continued its commitment towards road safety by organizing awareness campaigns across various cities nationwide including Siwan, Mathura, Jhunjhunu, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Jalna, Lucknow, Kannur and Hubballi. These campaigns encouraged responsible road behaviour through interactive learning. HMSI also celebrated the 8th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Karnal, Haryana and 5th anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka continuing its journey of fostering safer road habits in India. HMSI held a Road Safety Convention in Jabalpur encouraging principals and teachers to build road safety awareness among children from an early age. Corporate Social Responsibility: As part of its efforts to help build safer communities and to take a step forward towards Honda’s global vision of a collision-free society by 2050, Honda India Foundation (HIF) handed over a total of 200 specially equipped Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles to Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Karnataka Police as part of its ‘Sadak Sahayak: Surakshit Marg, Surakshit Jiwan’ project. This initiative focusses on creating safer roads and enabling faster on-ground response to enhance public safety mechanisms across the states. HIF launched Honda Road Safety Ambassadors Program at Honda Samajik Vikas Kendra, Naurangpur, along with the flag off of ‘Sadak Suraksha Express’, road safety awareness initiatives designed to educate communities on safe driving practices and pedestrian behaviour. Furthering its efforts towards skill development, HIF also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Government of Gujarat to launch a Skill Enhancement Program at Ganpat University in Mehsana, Gujarat. Corporate: HMSI achieved a significant milestone of 35 million sales for its popular Activa range, reflecting its strong connect with customers across India as the country’s most loved scooter. Motorsports: The MotoGP was held in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia in the month of October 2025. Additionally, Round 4 of the 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Round 5 of the Asia Road Racing Championship was hosted in Malaysia. For more information, contact: corporate.communications@honda.hmsi.in