At the launch of the CB Hornet 160R in Goa, Mr. Keita Muramatsu, President and Chief Executive, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter Indiaundefined undefinedtold ET Auto that 14 models from Honda's two-wheeler stable will be upgraded to meet the new norms.
The upgradation program will also ensure that Honda's Combined Brake System (CBS) will be installed in all models less than 125cc and the Antilock Braking System (ABS) will be installed in motorcycles above 125cc.
The recently-launched Honda CB Hornet 160R already meets the BS IV emission norms, making it one of the first motorcycles in the Indian market to do so. This announcement also means that 2016 is going to be an eventful year for HMSI as this upgrade, along with the launch of the all-new two-wheelers, will make Honda one of the frontrunners in the Indian two-wheeler industry.