Honda New Bikes: All 10 New Launches Announced for India
On July 24, 2026, Honda unveiled 10 new two-wheeler models for India, seven all-new motorcycles and scooters, plus three refreshed CB350 models with new colours. The line-up covers adventure scooters, cruisers, a heritage roadster, off-road bikes and Honda's newest electric scooter.
It's part of a bigger localisation push, strengthening local product development, engineering and manufacturing to bring more global models to India. A few of the new bikes, including the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500, also get Honda's E-Clutch tech, which handles the clutch for you in stop-and-go traffic.
What We Announced
This is our multi-pathway approach in action, one announcement bringing together petrol-powered bikes and scooters, electric mobility and flex-fuel technology. The range runs from an entry-level cruiser to a family-friendly electric scooter, with more of these models engineered and built at our plants in India.
A few of the new bikes also introduce Honda E-Clutch. It's a system that manages the clutch automatically as you change gears, so you can pull away, shift and stop without touching the clutch lever, which makes a real difference in stop-and-go city traffic. On this line-up, you'll find it on the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500, both offered in Standard and E-Clutch variants.
New Honda Bikes at a Glance
Here is a quick look at all seven new models before we get into the details of each.
| Model | Segment | Powertrain | Category |
| Honda ADV 160 | Global Urban Adventure | 156.9cc water-cooled, E85 flex-fuel capable | All-new |
| Honda Rebel 300 | Entry casual cruiser | 286cc liquid-cooled | All-new |
| Honda CB 500 | Honda Heritage roadster | 501cc single-cylinder air-cooled, oil cooler | All-new |
| Honda Rebel 500 | Lifestyle cruiser | 471cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder | All-new (localised) |
| Honda QC3 | Smart family electric scooter | 3kWh battery, 145 km IDC range | All-new |
| Honda XR 300L | On/Off-Road adventure | 293.5cc air-cooled, oil cooler | All-new |
| Honda XR 300 Rally | Rally / trail touring | 293.5cc air-cooled, oil cooler | All-new |
Meet the New Honda Models
Honda ADV 160: Honda's New Flex-Fuel Adventure Scooter
The ADV 160 is Honda’s spin on the adventure-scooter format - built around what Honda calls “Global Urban Adventure,” giving it SUV-like road presence with the convenience of a scooter. It runs a 156.9cc water-cooled engine and, thanks to Honda FlexTech, will be India’s first scooter to run on flex-fuel up to E85 - meaning it can take petrol blended with a much higher share of ethanol than a regular bike, adjusting automatically to whatever’s in the tank. It also gets a segment-leading 27 litres of underseat storage, a TFT display with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and disc brakes front and rear with single-channel ABS in front - built for daily commutes as much as weekend rides.
Honda Rebel 300: A New Entry-Level Cruiser
The Rebel 300 is Honda’s new entry-level cruiser, built for riders who see their bike as an extension of their lifestyle. It’s got a bobber-inspired look, a low-slung stance and a blacked-out, minimalist build, powered by a 286cc water-cooled engine, and comes in Standard or E-Clutch. You also get an LED projector headlamp, a TFT display with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation, and disc brakes front and rear with dual-channel ABS.
Honda CB 500: The Honda Heritage Roadster
Honda’s calling the CB 500 “The Honda Heritage Roadster” - a retro-sporty design inspired by the legendary CB750, paired with modern tech and everyday usability. It’s powered by a 501cc air-cooled engine with an oil cooler, built for a strong road presence and a torque-rich feel, and it’s proudly made in India. It’ll come in three variants - Alloy, Spoke Tubeless, and Spoke Tubeless with Graphics - with all-LED lighting, an analog-digital meter, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and disc brakes front and rear with dual-channel ABS.
Honda Rebel 500: The Rebel Nameplate Returns
The Rebel 500 extends the Rebel line into a more premium, mid-size cruiser, styled for riders who want the refined feel of a twin-cylinder engine. It runs a 471cc water-cooled inline-twin engine and comes in Standard and E-Clutch variants, same as the Rebel 300. It also adds an LED projector headlamp, a TFT display with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and disc brakes front and rear with dual-channel ABS.
Honda QC3: Honda's Newest Electric Scooter
The QC3 is Honda’s newest electric scooter, built as a smart, family-focused option for daily riders. It runs a 3kWh battery with an IDC range of 145 km, and charges to 80% in about 2 hours 40 minutes, or fully in around 4 hours. You also get 32 litres of underseat storage - the largest in Honda’s EV line-up - a Smart Key, and a 5-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync and turn-by-turn navigation.
Honda XR 300L and Honda XR 300 Rally: Built for Off-Road Riding
Honda’s rounding out the line-up with two off-road-focused motorcycles on the same platform. The XR 300L is for riders who want real off-road capability without giving up everyday usability - it runs a 293.5cc air-cooled engine with an oil cooler, gas-charged Pro-link rear suspension, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and disc brakes front and rear with switchable dual-channel ABS. The XR 300 Rally builds on that platform with rally-inspired styling, wind protection and touring comfort, plus Honda RoadSync connectivity - for riders who want to explore further off the beaten path.
Fresh Colours for the Honda CB350 Range
Alongside the seven new models, Honda’s also refreshed its retro-styled CB350 range - the standard CB350, the custom-styled CB350C and the café racer-styled CB350RS - with new colour options. It’s part of the same July 24 announcement, and it’s colour only: no mechanical changes, so all three keep their 348.6cc air-cooled engine, all-LED lighting, Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and disc brakes front and rear with dual-channel ABS - just a fresh palette on a design that’s already given these three their appeal.
When Will These New Honda Bikes Launch in India?
We're introducing these models in phases, with launch timing, pricing and availability for each one shared closer to its release. Full details on every model are on their way.
We'll keep this page updated as each launch is confirmed.
FAQs
1. How many new Honda bikes were announced for India in 2026?
On July 24, 2026, Honda announced 10 models for India - seven all-new motorcycles and scooters (ADV 160, CB 500, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, XR 300L, XR 300 Rally and QC3) plus three refreshed models (CB350, CB350C and CB350RS) with new colour options.
2. When will the Honda ADV 160 launch in India?
We haven't set a launch date for the ADV 160 yet. We're rolling these models out in phases and will confirm timing closer to each one's release.
3. What is the Honda Rebel 300?
The Rebel 300 is our new entry-level cruiser for India, built around a bobber-inspired design and a 286cc liquid-cooled engine, offered in Standard and E-Clutch variants.
4. Is the Honda NX500 part of this new line-up?
No. The NX500 E-Clutch is an existing Honda model already on sale in India and wasn't part of the July 24, 2026 announcement.
5. What is the Honda QC3?
The QC3 is our newest electric scooter for India, built around a 3kWh battery with an IDC range of 145 km and fast charging to 80% in around 2 hours 40 minutes.
6. When will pricing for these new Honda models be announced?
We'll share pricing and availability closer to each model's individual launch, as part of the phased rollout across the line-up.
