Honda Navi 110

Make Model	Honda Navi 110
Year	2016 - 17
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity	109.1 cc / 6.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	50 x 55.6 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Induction	Carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric & kick
Max Power	5.91 kW / 8 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	8.9 Nm / 6.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	V - Matic
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Under bone
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Monoshock, spring loaded hydraulic type
Front Brakes	130mm Drum
Rear Brakes	130mm Drum
Front Tyre	90/90-12 Tubeless
Rear Tyre	90/100-10 Tubeless
Wheelbase	1286 mm / 48.6 in
Seat Height	765 mm / 30.1 in
Wet Weight	99 kg / 218 lbs
Fuel Capacity	3.5 Litres / 1.08 US gal

Latest newcomer from the big H in the Indian market, the funky Navi has been unveiled at the Auto Expo. A blend between a scooter and a motorcycle, the really distinctive looking Navi is positioned by Honda as a fun mobility solution for youngsters. Old timers will immediately think ‘Bobby-bike’ when they see the Navi, and this is Honda R&D India’s very first totally in-house offering for this market.

In terms of appearance, the Navi borrows a few design cues from off-road bikes, some from mopeds and then some more, from scooters. The top of the bike is a bit dirt-bike like, while the storage bay where the engine usually sits, is reminiscent of mopeds. The engine does duty as a stressed member of the frame, its long crankcase and CVT system housing placed as swinging arm of the Navi, reaching out to the rear wheel, while the small wheels are exactly as you would expect on a scooter.

The Honda Navi will be powered by the same four-stroke, 109.2cc air-cooled engine that powers the Honda Activa, and produces 7.8bhp of maximum power at 7,000rpm.

The Navi is quite a petite vehicle, measuring just 1,805mm in length, 748mm wide and 1,039mm high. It is very light too, always a good thing on a two-wheeler, tipping the scales at just 101kg. The Navi front end gets a 12 inch dia wheel, while the rear uses a 10 inch unit, in identical format as found on Honda flagship scooter for India, the Activa 125. Braking is carried out by drum brakes front and rear. Suspension on the Navi includes telescopic forks in front, while at rear, the new Honda uses a stressed member of the frame engine format, with a single shock absorber.

A highlight of the Navi is it being highly customizable, in terms of panels and colours. Also, the distinctive Honda comes in at what is a really attractive price, of Rs 39,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).