The Honda Blade was first unveiled at the 2018 Auto Expo. This motorcycle uses the same chassis and engine as the Hornet 160. Powered by a 162cc engine, the Honda X-Blade is a premium commuter motorcycle at a pretty good price. It undercuts the CB Hornet 160R. The Honda XBlade is a stylish motorcycle that is a good blend of practicality and sportiness. What does this motorcycle have to offer? Read on to find out more.

Honda XBlade price in India

Model	Price (on the street)
Honda XBlade 160	86,000 Rs.

The XBlade costs ₹86,000 on-road. It is in a similar price bracket to the Pulsar 160 NS and the Suzuki Gixxer.

Also read: 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160

Honda XBlade design

The Honda X-Blade is a stylish motorcycle. It looks very attractive and eye-catching. At the front, there is a full LED headlight housed in an aggressive looking fairing. There is a tall windshield that looks proportional and adds a lot of style to this futuristic look.

The dual-tone front fender adds more flair to the bike. The Honda X-Blade has a muscular fuel tank. Also, there are sharp tank covers that add to the sporty appeal of this bike. The instrument panel is fully digital. The switches are similar to those on the Hornet 160R and it still doesn’t have an engine kill switch.

The side panels are black and have a good fit and finish. There is a cowl which gives it a premium look. The sharp design is supported by an equally well integrated step seat. The Honda X-Blade has a sharp design at the rear as well. It features an LED tail light, split grab rails and a stylish tail section. This motorcycle also features a rear tire guard. Overall, this is a very attractive looking motorcycle.

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Honda XBlade Features

• Full LED headlights
• Razor-sharp taillight
• Indicator with clear lens
• Petal disc brake
• Alloy wheels
• Exhaust with two outlets
• Gear position indicator
• Hazard warning switch
• Service Due Indicator

Honda XBlade mileage

Model	Mileage
Honda XBlade 160	45km/l

It is too early to say anything about the fuel consumption of this motorcycle, but we expect it to be in the range of 45 km/l under real driving conditions.

Honda XBlade Colors

The X Blade is available in a total of 5 different colors. These include

• Matte Marvel Blue Metallic
• Matte Frozen Silver Metallic
• Mother of Pearl Spartan Red
• Pearl Black
• Matt Marshal Green Metallic

Honda XBlade Specifications

Motor	162.7 cc, single cyl.
Performance	13 HP
Torque	13.9Nm
transmission	5-speed

The Honda X-Blade is powered by a 162.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. This unit produces 13 bhp and 13.9 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This is the same engine that powers the CB Hornet. The Honda X-Blade is built on the same diamond frame chassis, which improves its handling.

It has a front disc brake. Read our detailed review.

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Suspension and brakes of the Honda XBlade

The Honda X Blade has a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear, as well as a wide 130 mm rear tire. The XBlade has a disc brake at the front and the rear wheel is equipped with a drum brake.

Honda XBlade Competition

Honda X-Blade is a sporty looking 160cc motorcycle. It mainly competes with the Yamaha FZ, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 and the Bajaj Pulsar 160 NS.

There will be more competition in this segment.