Power Poser

Honda’s latest motorcycle, the CB200X, launched recently, will fill the gap between an out and out budget off-roader and a naked motorbike in the Indian motorcycle market. With no motorcycle that sits in between the two ends of the spectrum, capable of weekend touring and soft off-roading, the CB200X should appeal to many who’re looking for a motorcycle that can handle both duties. Now that Honda has brought in the CB200X, let’s find out if it is indeed a capable commuter and that weekend tourer which can also tackle some mild off-roading.  We could not wait to get our hands on the CB200X, dubbed the Urban Explorer, in order to see what it was really capable of doing. First things first. The motorcycle is a looker and certainly lives up to all the hype. Taking styling cues from Honda’s premium ADV range such as the Africa Twin, NC750X and CB500X, the baby ADV carries forward its fine genes. Some may even go to the extent of calling it a beefed-up Hornet 2.0, but we beg to differ. In fact, the golden USD forks and the overall ADV styling of the CB200X gives the ADV a very upmarket and trendy look.