Honda Launches CB500 Supersport Motorcycle in India
What happened
Honda is launching the CB500, a fully faired supersport motorcycle based on the CB350 platform with larger engine modifications. The bike is expected to feature a 501cc, air- and oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 28 hp and 43.3Nm of torque. The CB500 will be available in three variants and is expected to launch in India around October or November. The model targets the price bracket of the Harley-Davidson X440 range, which is priced between Rs 2.35 lakh and Rs 2.59 lakh.
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Why it matters
The launch introduces a new competitor to the Indian powersports market, specifically challenging the segment occupied by the Harley-Davidson X440 range. The bike's engine size places it in a bracket subject to a higher 40 percent GST, which influences its final pricing structure.
Honda offers better value alternatives to Harley-Davidson.
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Who's involved
- HondaManufacturer of the Honda CB500 motorcycle
- Harley-DavidsonCompetitor whose X440 range the CB500 targets
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Harley-DavidsonSpeculative
The CB500's entry into the X440 price bracket could increase competitive pressure on Harley-Davidson in India.
- HondaSpeculative
The successful launch of the CB500 could boost sales for Honda's Indian subsidiary, HMSI.
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The entities involved
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Harley-Davidson
American motorcycle manufacturer
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Honda
manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment
Related events
- Market demands forced Harley-Davidson to undergo a technological paradigm shift.
- Both Harley-Davidson and Kawasaki are leveraging their brand heritage to drive sales.
- Honda launched an updated CB350 motorcycle range in India on September 21, 2026.
- Honda manufactures the CB500 in India and enters the single-cylinder roadster segment.
- Harley-Davidson faces competitive pressure from cheaper alternatives offered by manufacturers in Japan and Europe.