Honda adds 3 new models in PH moto lineup

Following the teasers released recently, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) launched three new models under its Big Bike categories at the Makina Moto Show 2023.

At the three-day exhibit, the leading motorcycle distributor in the country launched the all-new XL750 Transalp, CL500, and Rebel1100 to meet the taste of its wide customer base.

Under the adventure classification, the all-new Honda XL750 Transalp is powered by a 755 cubic-capacity, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, eight-valve parallel-twin engine that can reportedly deliver more than 90 horsepower (hp) and 75 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It is said to be mated to a six-speed transmission.

Available in Ross White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, the all-new Honda XL750 Transalp is priced at P598,000.

Following this, HPI now has four adventure motorcycles in its stable, joining the CB500x, X-ADV, and the Africa Twin.

Meanwhile, the Honda CL500 sports a street scrambler styling as reflected in the seat design as well as the smooth and rounded 12-liter tank with tubular diamond-structure steel frame.

The vehicle is fitted with a 471cc, double overhead cam, four-stroke, two-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which can also be found on the existing model that is the Rebel 500. The powertrain comes with a six-speed transmission.

Offered in include Mat Laurel Green and Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, the Honda CL wears a P409,000 price tag.

Lastly, the latest tourer — the Rebel 1100 — is equipped with a 1,083cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single overhead cam, eight-valve, engine. The offering of the aforementioned cruiser brings HPI’s tourer offerings to three.

The All-New Rebel 1100 is being retailed in two color variants namely Gun Metal Black Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic.

Photos from Ruben Manahan IV

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