- Honda CB500X has been struck off from the brand's BigWing website.
- The adventure tourer was launched in March 2021 and sold at a sticker price of Rs. 5.80 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Discontinued in India? Let's find out.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, one of the major players in the two-wheeler segment in India sports quite a diverse line-up, sold through both regular Honda as well as BigWing dealership chains. All the premium offerings are a part of the BigWing portfolio, and recently we have discovered that the CB500X has been removed from the website. What's this all about? Let's find out:-
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Honda CB500X Discontinued: Details
Removal of a product from the website generally hints at its possible discontinuation in the market. However, there can be a number of other reasons as well. Taking the current scenario of the CB500X removal from the BigWing website, clearly means that Honda has stopped taking further bookings, thus in a way has pulled the plugs off the premium adventure tourer in the domestic market. However, the Japanese brand is yet to make an official statement on the same, but for now, it is safe to assume that Honda has most likely discontinued the CB500X in India.
On the other side of the coin, Honda may be preparing to launch the updated 2023 model of the CB500X or any other adventure tourer as its replacement in the country.
Honda CB500X Discontinued: Why? and more about the CB500X
There can be a number of factors behind the discontinuation of CB500X in India. Like the case with any other vehicle, the low sales figures is the most prominent one.
The Honda CB500X was launched in India in March 2021. It received a massive cut of over Rs. 1 lakh in Feb 2022, and before being delisted from the website, the two-wheeler sold at a price tag of Rs. 5.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Powered the adventure tourer was a twin-cylinder 471cc liquid-cooled engine, the output figures stood at 46 bhp and 43.2 Nm of peak torque. It was sold in India via the CKD route.
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Verdict: While Honda has not officially commented on the discontinuation of CB500X, we have to wait for the brand's confirmation before coming to any conclusion. Most likely, even if Honda doesn't comment, it is almost certain the adventure tourer has been discounted. These sudden discontinuations are often shocking for the vehicle's existing owners and often reduce the customer's trust in the brand.
