Honda launches India-made CB500 from ₹2.75 lakh through BigWing dealerships

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has introduced the CB500 neo-retro motorcycle in three variants priced from ₹2.75 lakh to ₹3.02 lakh. Bookings are open through Honda BigWing dealerships.

— Source publishedMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 19:04 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 19:13 IST·Source Hindustan Times · Business

What happened

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launched the India-made CB500 neo-retro motorcycle in three variants, priced from ₹2.75 lakh to ₹3.02 lakh. Bookings are

Key facts

  • ₹2.75 lakh (Alloy variant)
  • ₹3 lakh (Spoke variant)
  • ₹3.02 lakh (Spoke with Stripes variant)
  • 501cc engine
  • three variants

Why this matters

The launch strengthens Honda BigWing’s premium-platform ecosystem, potentially increasing its appeal for accessory, finance and retail partnership opportunities.

What to watch

  • Booking volume and delivery waiting periods by CB500 variant
  • Availability of test-ride units and dealership allocation outside major metros
  • Finance EMI offers, exchange bonuses and accessory bundle announcements
  • Competitor price revisions or launches in the 400cc-650cc roadster and neo-retro categories
  • Evidence of local-content sourcing, production capacity additions or additional India-made premium Honda models
  • BigWing dealership and authorized-service expansion announcements
  • Honda is likely to activate BigWing-led test rides, launch-event communities and digital booking campaigns to convert pent-up interest.
  • Dealers may bundle accessories, insurance, extended warranty and finance schemes to lift per-unit revenue.
  • Honda may use CB500 demand data to evaluate further localization of premium motorcycles and expansion of BigWing sales and service coverage.
  • Competitors may intensify comparison-led marketing around power, electronics, weight, touring ability and total ownership cost.