Honda launch Hornet 2.0 2023 and Dio 125 in India: Special Repsol edition, check price and availability

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Honda launch Hornet 2.0 2023 and Dio 125 in India: Special Repsol edition, check price and availability (Image: honda2wheelersindia.com)
Honda launch Hornet 2.0 2023 and Dio 125 in India: Special Repsol edition, check price and availability (Image: honda2wheelersindia.com)

Delhi : The special 2023 Repsol Editions of the Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125 have been launched, according to a press release from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Limited, in honor of the Buddh International Circuit's hosting of the first-ever MotoGP event in India. The Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition costs Rs. 1,40,000, and the Dio 125 Repsol Edition costs Rs. 92,300. They both include visual modifications to set them apart from the corresponding normal models.

All Honda Red Wing locations around the nation have them in stock. Additionally, the Japanese manufacturer is providing a special 10-year warranty package on both models (3-years standard and 7-years optional). Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President, and CEO of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, commented on the new launches:

“Racing is the heart of Honda. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, MotoGP, is happening in India for the first time ever and there is a lot of enthusiasm among the Indian fans to witness history in the making. To further amplify their excitement, we have launched the 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125. We wish the upcoming BharatGP to be a great success.”  

As a result of its many achievements over many years, Honda is one of the top competitors in the MotoGP arena. Ross White and Vibrant Orange make up the two-tone color scheme of the 2023 Honda Dio 125 Repsol Edition. It has a dynamic front design with a modern position lamp and an aggressive-looking LED headlamp. The dual-tip muffler's blacked-out design adds to its charm. 

Other notable features include a split grab rail, a wave disk brake, orange alloy wheels, and the brand-new graphics that pay homage to Honda's long history of racing. Along with Honda's Smart Key, the scooter has a fully digital instrument console. The same 123.92 cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, BSVI OBD2 compliant engine is used without any mechanical alterations.

It produces 10.4 Nm and 6.09 kW (9.25 horsepower). Additionally, it has a 12-inch front wheel with telescopic suspension, a Combi-Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer, and a 3-step adjustable rear suspension. The 2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition has a dynamic appearance and an aggressive style. It has alloy wheels, Repsol racing stripes on the body panels, and dual-tone paint in Ross White and Vibrant Orange.

The motorcycle also has split seats, a key on the tank, a digital liquid crystal instrument panel that provides a wealth of information to the rider, all LED lighting (including the headlamp, turn signals, and X-shaped LED tail lamp), and a digital liquid crystal instrument panel with five brightness levels that can be adjusted for better visibility day or night. It has an 184.40cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, PGM-FI engine that is BSVI OBD2 compatible.

It has a new assist slipper clutch and produces 12.70 kW (17 hp) and 15.9 Nm. Dual petal disc brakes with a single-channel ABS and a monoshock rear suspension are included on the Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition.