KATHMANDU: Syakar Trading (STC), authorised distributor for Honda motorcycles and motor scooters in Nepal, launched two new bikes — Honda CBF190 WHG XSI and CBF190 WHG ZSI (Repsol) — at the NADA Auto Show 2017.

The Honda CB190R draws on Honda’s racing heritage in MotoGP. Sporting Honda Repsol’s orange, white and red colours, it looks real fast.

Its aggressive styling — brooding headlamp, red spark plug wire and rear spring, faux air scoop shrouds and short tail end — hints at a sporty commute. It has an air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder engine and five-speed transmission.

This feature packed bike comes with upside down front suspension, rear monoshock suspension and low seat height for comfortable riding position. With about 16hp, the four-stroke 190R is a beauty to ride.

The 184cc Honda makes maximum torque and power at between 7,000 and 8,000 rpm. Given its light 140kg fully-fuelled weight, the fuel-injected Honda is a blast to ride in bends or stop-go city traffic.

The price of CBF190 WHG XSI is Rs 599,000 and CBF190 WHG ZSI (Repsol) is Rs 614,000.