1. HONDA CLIQUE - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

India has become the largest manufacturing base for Japanese auto major Honda's two-wheeler business, with four units that have a total installed capacity to churn out 64 lacs motorcycles and scooters annually. India alone contributed 28% to Honda's global two-wheeler sales and became the number one contributor to Honda's two-wheeler business. Honda claims it controlled 59 % of the scooter and 30% in overall two wheeler market in India. Honda two wheeler is growing at the pace of 19% YOY. Honda is incrasing scooterization in India and leading the change. Honda is more focusing on scooter than motorcycle. Honda has added one more product in its scooter segment. Honda CLIQUE Only Honda, as the market leader in automatic scooters with its economies of scale, can bring this kind of disruption in the 100-110cc segment. Clique is targeted to the customers who wants scooter at less price, mobility, storage or goods carrying capacity. It is least priced from Honda scooter. Clique seems to be inspired from Maxi Scooter ( A maxi-scooter or touring scooter is a large scooter, with engines ranging in size from 250 to 850 cc (15 to 52 cu in), and using larger frames than normal scooters.) as Maxi-scooters are not offered in india. It has got different look. It is also considered as a cheapest and rural option for the HONDA ACTIVA. Clique is unisex scooter. It will be launched across the country in phased manner. Manufacturing plant at:- Tapukara plant in Rajasthan's Alwar district. Target Market:- Rural Areas. Function :- Pracitcal and convenient alternative to conventional motorcycles Price tag:- Rs. 42,499 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Engine:- 110cc Honda BS-IV HET (Honda eco-technology) engine. Engine displacement :- 110.19cc Top speed of :- kmph Colour- 4 choices Tag Line:- Bade Kaam Ke Features. Bade Kaam Ki Utility. Bade Kaam Ki Comfort Bade kaam ki cheeze, Bade kaam ki CLIQUE. First Launched state: Rajasthan Edge over Others:- Cliq is significantly cheaper than the Activa Seat height is quite low at 744mm and the scooter is very light too at 102 kg. Disadvantage:- small fuel tank of 3.5 litres Break:- combi brake system (CBS) with equalizer technology which distributes braking force proportionately between front and rear wheels. Load carrier is optional and will have to pay for it. It has got aerodynamic design for smooth riding. Clique is prepared for to drive on rural roads and KACCHA roads. An industry first in terms of OEM fitment in the 100-110cc category, the Cliq's special block pattern tyres with deep grooves provide extra grip and better control over patchy roads under all weather conditions, making it a suitable vehicle for rural commute. Mobile charger is also available. It has got tubeless tyre. Fuel tank has less capacity. It looks trendy and stylish. It is good for the teenager who are buying their first bike. It is very good deal. Clique looks like a NAVI scooter launched earlier by the Honda but was the failure. Outer shell of the clique is made up of plastic which makes it lighter butit has got less strength to that of metal surface scooters. Honda Clique – Specification/ Dimension. Length 1745mm Width 695mm Height 1039mm Wheelbase 1241mm Ground Clearance 154mm Seat Height 743mm Kerb Weight 102kgs Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5L Plastic body panels are used to reduce the weight. Block patterns tyre will give you better grip. Price seems to be aggressive for good and to gain markert share. It is actually practical and very good option from good parent brand. This scooter also seems to be cheapest otion avilable for Honda activa in rural parts. Its avilable in 4 colour options It is good for the students who used to travel short distance and go only nearby. V matric CVT gearbox is avilable for smooth gearing and can be called variomatic CLIQUE is unique two wheeler with 110 cc and under 45000 price tag. it is diffrent and practically designed scooter. It is 6 kg lighter than Honda Activa. Test drive is available at Honda Showroom.