5 Reasons Why the Honda CB200X is the Best Adventure-Tourer in its Class

The 2023 Honda CB200X is a minor update over the 2022 model. It retains the same styling and mechanicals but now meets the OBD-2 compliance norms. The new bike is available in three new colour schemes: Decent Blue Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black, and Sports Red.

Design

• Design: The Honda CB200X for 2023 retains the design from the 2022 model, showcasing a muscular design. Key features include a single-piece headlight with a bikini fairing and a smoked visor, a split-seat setup, a two-piece grab-rail, and a neutral rider triangle. A new paint scheme for 2023 includes Decent Blue Metallic combined with Pearl Nightstar Black and Sports Red.

• Engine and Performance: The CB200X is powered by an OBD-2 compliant 184.4cc single-cylinder engine that produces 17bhp and 15.9Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox.

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• Features: It boasts LED lighting and a fully digital instrument console with adjustable brightness. The console provides readouts such as the speedometer, trip meter, odometer, fuel level, and time, among others.

Brakes

• Suspension and Brakes: Honda has fitted the CB200X with USD (Upside-Down) front forks and a rear mono-shock. For braking, it’s equipped with front and rear discs and features ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) for enhanced safety.

• Tyres: The bike rolls on alloy wheels that are shod with road-biased tyres.

• Price: The 2023 Honda CB200X is priced at Rs. 1,46,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

• Competitor: As an alternative option in the same price range, the Hero Xpulse 200 4V is mentioned as a more capable motorcycle.

Here is a table comparing the specifications of the Honda CB200X and the Hero Xpulse 200 4V: