After the last rumor of Young Magazine leaking news regarding a possible CBR250RR parallel twin sport bike in the loop, Honda has launched a CB190R in China last week. The design language is completely new for Honda who have been trying to port all existing models to be inline with the Hornet design as was evidenced from the CB500F/650F/160R/125F and a few other naked commuters around the world.
The bike carries a z1000-esque headlight and features a split dual tail light setup, USD forks, 10 spoke alloy, undertail exhaust(from cb650F), front and rear petal disc brakes, full digital console(from cb500F) etc. The single cylinder 184cc engine churns out a modest 11.7kW (15.7hp) and 15Nm of torque. Engine is fuel injected(PGM-Fi) and mated to a 5 speed gearbox. The bike weighs a respectable 140kgs wet and are shod with 110/70 and 140/70 tyres front and rear respectively. The engine is housed in a diamond frame.
Dimensions: LxBxH = 1982x744x1041 mm
Seat height = 771mm
Ground clearance = 138mm
The bike is China exclusive and may eventually go on sale in the South East Asian markets. No word from Honda if it will see a launch in India anytime soon.