Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is advancing towards sustainability with the launch of its CB300F flex-fuel motorcycle. Priced at Rs 1.7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the bike is India’s first flex-fuel motorcycle and is now available for bookings. It is set to arrive at Honda’s BigWing dealerships by the end of October 2024.
Eco-Friendly CB300F Flex Fuel
The CB300F flex-fuel model supports up to E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, contributing significantly to reducing carbon emissions. This aligns with India’s push to increase ethanol blending in fuel to 20% by 2025. Ethanol, with a higher octane rating than petrol, offers improved fuel efficiency and performance while emitting fewer harmful gases. Additionally, ethanol production bolsters India’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors, reducing reliance on imported oil.
Specifications and Power CB300F Flex Fuel
Contrary to common misconceptions, eco-friendliness doesn’t come at the expense of performance. The CB300F flex-fuel model delivers 24.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 25.9 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, slightly more than the standard petrol version. The 293.52 cc engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike retains top-tier features like dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a 276 mm front disc.
Modern Features and Price
This flex-fuel variant is equipped with advanced features, including a fully digital instrument cluster with five brightness settings, an Intelligent Ethanol Indicator, and all-LED lighting. It also includes an assist slipper clutch and a 5-step adjustable rear mono-shock for added comfort.
Available in Sports Red and Mat Axis Grey Metallic, the Honda CB300F flex-fuel model is priced at Rs 1.7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it a competitive and environmentally conscious option for riders in India.
Know About Flex-Fuel
A flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) is an alternative fuel vehicle designed to operate on a mixture of petrol and ethanol, commonly known as a blended fuel. Unlike traditional petrol engines, FFVs can run on varying ethanol blends, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
Modern flex-fuel engines are equipped with advanced technology that allows them to automatically adjust to different fuel blends, ranging from E10 (10% ethanol) to E85 (85% ethanol). This adjustment is made possible by a fuel composition sensor, which detects the ethanol content in the fuel. Based on the sensor’s reading, the engine fine-tunes fuel injection and spark timing to optimize performance and efficiency according to the blend being used.
