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Honda plans India-only cycle

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Published: June 13, 2007 at 9:35 PM
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NEW DELHI, June 13 (UPI) -- Honda Motorcycle Scooters India announced Wednesday it is developing a 100 cc motorcycle exclusively for India.

The new model, with its premium price, could hit the market within three years, said Shinji Aoyama, HMSI president and chief executive officer.

Aoyama said the company didn't expect "big volumes" for that particular bike, Press Trust of India reported. It would be produced at Honda's facility in Manesar.

Aoyama said the company would "probably" launch a 125 cc engine model geared more toward the younger rider.

"Our existing 125 cc product, (the) Honda Shine, is not very popular with youngsters and hence we would launch a new product targeting the young population," he explained.

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