Honda PH launches all-new Navi

MANILA: Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) has launched the all-new Navi. 

To note, it is the first time this nameplate has entered the local market; as such, the brand has touted it as a very unique motorcycle that is sure to capture the attention of those wanting a highly competent in-city two-wheeler. 

At the same time, HPI has positioned the lightweight and compact ride as the ideal one to get for beginner riders and people who are purchasing their first-ever brand-new motorcycle.

To accomplish this, the all-new Navi now counts as one of its most affordable models within Honda’s local motorcycle lineup. 

So, what is the all-new Honda Navi offering to prospective buyers? Let’s find out here. 

Styling, body

At first glance, the Navi looks precisely like a standard motorcycle. In fact, it utilizes a backbone frame,  but otherwise, it is actually derived from a scooter platform. As such, the Japanese manufacturer has touted it as a “crossover.”

Extra style for the ride is provided by its fairings, which make it look like a miniaturized supermoto unit. But in contrast to standard motorcycles, the all-new Navi, like a scooter, has its engine mounted between its rear swingarm, leaving space below the fuel tank for a side-opening and removable 15-liter storage box. 

Additionally, the all-new Honda Navi comes with a highly compact size. To be more exact, it is a mere 1,808 millimeters (mm) long, 748 mm wide, and 1,039 mm in height at its tallest point. With its relatively low seat height of 762 mm, the Navi is very accessible to the average Filipino rider. Plus, it comes with a generous ground clearance of 148 mm.

For its front suspension, the Navi uses a telescopic fork with 26.8 mm of travel. The rear end, on the other hand, uses a single spring swingarm suspension with 71.12 mm of travel.

Additionally, the Honda Navi was designed to be highly customizable. As shared by the brand's local arm, the model is available with several genuine Honda accessories. Although for folks who do not want to pick aftermarket parts for themselves, HPI also offers the model in two different pre-packaged body styles: the Tourer style and the Adventure style.

Available colors for the Philippine-spec Navi include Ranger Green R, Patriot Red, black, and Shasta White.

Other noteworthy equipment fitted on the newly launched Honda Navi includes:

• Analog meter panel
• Tubeless tires
• Drum-type front and rear brakes
• Electric start
• Kick starter
• Halogen lighting fixtures

Powertrain

For its engine, the Honda Navi uses a 109-cubic-centimeter (CC) four-stroke, single overhead cam (SOHC) gasoline engine with a maximum output rating of 7.8 horsepower (hp) and 8.91 Newton-meters of torque. 

As shared by the motorcycle company, the engine of the all-new Navi utilizes Honda Eco Technology, allowing it to reach a fuel economy of 48 kilometers per liter, according to the World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC). 

Power generated by the said engine is managed by a Honda V-Matic (automatic) transmission. It also uses a carbureted fuel system, air-cooling, and a direct current capacitor discharge ignition system. 

The gross weight of the Honda Navi clocks in at 104 kilograms.

Price

The all-new Honda Navi has a suggested retail price of P58,900. For a limited time, however, it is offered with an introductory price of P55,900.

For the units fitted with the Tourer style package, those are priced at P58,000. Units in the Adventure style package, meanwhile, are available for P59,000.

Honda Navi: specsheet

Engine	Four-stroke, single overhead cam
Displacement (in cubic centimeters)	109
Horsepower	7.8
Torque	8.91 Nm
Transmission	V-Matic
Fuel system	Carburetor
Cooling	Air-cooled
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Single-spring swingarm
Brakes	Front and rear drums
Tire size front	90/90 12 54J tubeless
Tire size rear	90/100 10 53J tubeless
Dimensions (LXWXH in millimeters)	1,808 x 748 x 1,039
Seat height (in mm)	148
Gross weight (in kilograms)	104

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