Honda launched the Navi in the country, a new national production model that is presented as one of the more productive and economical from the Japanese brand.
Is he ninth model that the company produces in the country and is part of the investment of 15 million dollars announced in 2023 to increase its production and localization of national auto parts.
Urban, light and with a groundbreaking design, the Navi arrived to create a new category in the country. Its concept combines the comfort and ease of handling of a scooter with the dynamic behavior and performance of a motorcycle.
Despite being new in our market, the model has achieved excellent sales levels in different Latin American countries and in the United States, where it is the cheapest (costs about $1,800).
Here, although it is not the most economical motorcycle, it is offered as the Honda’s second cheapest modelbehind the successful Wave 110, the best-selling on the market in recent years.
The launch price of the Navi is located at $ 1.565.000just above the $1,489,700 that the Wave 110 with drum brake costs (entry level).
Features of a unique motorcycle
The Navi has a 4-stroke engine (109 cc.) fed by a carburetor, which delivers a power of 8 HP and can travel about 100 kilometers with two liters of gasoline. The transmission is automatic (V-Matic).
Due to its dimensions (1,808 mm long, 748 mm wide and 1,039 mm high) and weight (104 kilos), it is a light motorcycle, easy to handle, maneuver and park. In addition, the seat height is low, 762 mm, for a greater feeling of control, and it comes with an integrated trunk for greater practicality.
“This is a motorcycle that will create a new segment: it is designed for recreational use and is ideal for everyday use in the city. It targets all types of audiences and in other markets it has true tribes of fans, generating a great sense of belonging. That is why we are very confident that it will really revolutionize the market, both among the male and female audiences, and mainly among young people,” explained Alejandro Modica, commercial manager of the Motorcycle Division.
The featured safety equipment includes the Combined Brake System (CBS), mandatory as of January 1 of this year.
At the same time, the wheels have a smaller diameter than a scooter, it includes storage compartments, the footrests are “surrounding” the motorcycle and the fuel tank, with capacity for 3.5 litersis located in front of the pilot.
As for the suspension system, it uses a telescopic fork with 89 mm of travel at the front, while the rear is a mono-shock absorber with 70 mm of travel.
Honda offers up to eight customization kits so that each client can customize the Navi to their liking.