Overview
- Honda has filed a design patent in India for the Air Blade maxi-scooter, following its earlier WN7 electric bike patent activity.
- The Air Blade is sold overseas in 125cc and 160cc versions, with the 125 making about 11.8 hp and 11.3 Nm and the 160 making about 15.2 hp and 14.8 Nm.
- The Vietnamese-spec model lists a 113 kg kerb weight, which is lighter than the Yamaha Aerox 155 by 13 kg and the Hero Xoom 160 by 29 kg.
- Equipment on overseas models includes LED lighting, a fully digital LCD display, a smart key, single-channel ABS, telescopic front forks, twin rear shocks, 14-inch wheels, and roughly 23.2 litres of underseat storage.
- Reporters note that a launch in India is not confirmed, though the 160cc variant is viewed as the likely fit to challenge the Aerox 155 and Xoom 160 if Honda enters this still-niche segment.