Honda CB200X | Has the mini-ADV we’ve been waiting for arrived? | PowerDrift

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, let us know below what you think about the new Honda CB200X. And hit that Like button if you want to see more.

[@crimson-clouds]

💯💩

[@karthiksomarajan7272]

Kinda got reminded of honda karizma r..

[@alickadhikary3700]

I don’t like 200X….

[@allakasattibabu2668]

@@karthiksomarajan7272 need

[@zubairzubair8309]

@@crimson-clouds aaataMi aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@meerajbhavsar]

The CB 200X is for the people who moded their Normal Hornet to look like an ADV. Honda is just helping them to get there the OEM way 😅

[@Ruchir1712]

Yeah without voiding the warranty. 😂😂😂

[@meerajbhavsar]

@@Ruchir1712 Exactly 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@perpetualprosperity2963]

🤣👏

[@HashiramaSenju-vz6xg]

As an owner I truly agree 😂

[@44kyu]

​@@HashiramaSenju-vz6xg SIR are you satisfied? Do you get enough power n control on highway riding?

[@subhajitroy4302]

'Frosting on a relatively weak cake'- that is the best summation for Honda Motorcycles right now!

[@Milan_Odedra]

The script is 🔥 And the execution is even more 🔥🔥🔥 and of course shumi sir As always shining more than the Cb!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey, thanks for the compliment, Milan. Do hit those Like and Share buttons. It helps us a lot!

[@Milan_Odedra]

@@powerdriftofficial Already liked,Shared & Subscribed 😁

[@shashankrao6202]

Be it bodyguard,hipster or zamindaar, you were amazing. Can't say the same about the bike 😊

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Shashank!

[@SC-st3hp]

The ADV in CB 200x means not adventure but Aram dayak vahan 🤣🤣🤣

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahahahahhahahahahaha! Nicely done!

[@44kyu]

But it felt Aram dayak atleast.

[@birmallowchakraborty9547]

We Honda fan Bois will anyway like it. I've a Honda hornet 2.0 Repsol and love how eager it is to turn and ofcourse the HETFI. My only disappointment is the lack of 6th gear.

[@shu_mar]

Of course. The best part of being in the market for a two-wheeler is the fact that you have an ever-expanding range of options!

[@sanjitshetye6293]

6th gear for 17Ps😂😂😂😂🤦

[@harshit13799]

6 th gear in a 180 cc bike lol

[@anujartt]

​@@harshit13799How many gears does the R15 have?

[@mannu8084]

Perfect Time for TVS and Bajaj to launch their 200cc ADV 🎉

[@shu_mar]

Agreeeeeeeddddd!

[@travancorebiker]

@@shu_mar Enthus have been screaming this for some time now. How deaf can they be?

[@umarpatel6447]

That indicator thing you mentioned is right on point, I mean cost cutting does make buyers approachable but if it isn't desirable to anyone then who would buy it.

[@anujartt]

Dude, the point he made was utterly stupid. Maybe he assumed that the handguards are as cheap as on the xpulse. Let me tell you they are super sturdy and doesn't even shake upon putting force and they look much better integrated! How can someone be so dumb to think that hanging indicators are more reliable than integrated ones?

[@RevItUpMumbai]

High travel suspension would have made this motorcycle much more sensible 😅

[@powerdriftofficial]

That would have been better, but Honda might have used the same one to keep the price in check.

[@qaz123orama1]

@@powerdriftofficial India has grown now there are potential riders now looking for low segment complete ADV but HMSI is looking for mass production to gain money. Nothing focusing on emotions of a off-road junkies

[@maheshchandra1693]

@@qaz123orama1 FL top think Eaeeqeqe glimmering a vo v FTP defect s escort

[@sash0047]

And thats exactly why honda didn't do it

[@shreyasm4334]

The final line summed up the whole video 😆

[@helixop69]

When is the R15M review coming? We are looking forward to it :")

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's gonna happen soon. Do stay tuned.

[@helixop69]

@@powerdriftofficial Thanks for the reply❤️ Really enjoying your content since a very long time ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Waiting for test bikes!

[@mudavathsrikanth2674]

👑🎽😉😂😃v

[@travancorebiker]

Shumi is right on the money on this one. Loved the no bullshit straight to the point review. As for this ADV, the Apache 200 with a ground clearance of 180 mm would be my choice in this segment.

[@karansantani8332]

Frosting on a relatively weak cake. Dayum!

[@shu_mar]

Cheers!

[@akhilmohan2362]

My 2016 Hornet 160 crossed 83k kms last week. Still the love of riding it is there

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey, That's amazing Akhil! Keep riding! :D

[@Pushkar147]

Shumi just coined a new word, 'Nakadidity' at 3:57. haha amazing...

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahahahaah! Not my word. Radar from MASH the TV series coined it

[@maharshi7518]

Well X in 200x is eXtra, but in terms of pricing I would chose FZ25 over this for more power. Not directly competeter though .

[@sathya5057]

Fz25 is an underrated bike I mean the torque on it is sublime

[@sathya5057]

@Praveen Sampath well I disagree with you probably one of the more tractable engines in its price segment would really like to see that in an adv

[@apolloxlix679]

@Praveen Sampath with a windshield and knuckle guards it can do everything the cb200x can do with better performance. If refinement is more important in your adv needs then i cant say for that though

[@AntuMaitra12]

Be it anywhere, hill, highway, offroad (upto a certain limit), fz25 is the bike you can count on

[@44kyu]

Whats its price? Fz25 as i think yamaha discontinued it.

[@subhamsahoo6844]

Better suspension travel and maybe the engine from the cbr250r would have made this quite a good option to consider in this segment..

[@44kyu]

Well said . Very hood idea excellent. We need to hive this suggestion to Honda.

[@santhosh8740]

Yes it might be good if they increased their CC near to 200. But these reviewers always thinking riders are doing 90 percentage off-roading with off-road bikes😂. Not more than 10 percentage off roading isn't possible for regular commuters. I think, Honda has done this machine for regular commuters and weekend offroaders.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Having more performance doesn't always mean you have to go fast. Having that extra power will allow you to still do the same speeds, but while being even more comfortable.

[@santhosh8740]

Yes. Agreed. But I didn't meant that. Nowadays PPL are buying XPulse with 21 inch tyre and long front suspension for regular commuting. They don't need that specifications actually. They are just attracted by the adventure and aggresive look of the bike. After buying that bike, they are doing one or two adventure rides, then using for regular commuting. This is what happening. So I guess, It is okay to be like CB 200X.

[@sushobhonkonar1155]

@@santhosh8740 well its nice to have options xpulse is not a 90%offroad bike its more like 50-50 and ktm adv are like 70 road -30 offroad but the honda is 100% road with a bit better wind protection

[@anujartt]

Exactly brother. Big ass front wheel and long travel suspension is BAD for handling and commuting, people just think bigger is always better ffs

[@44kyu]

Good pt. You r rt. Hum aam public hain. We want both worlds which this 1 looks promising

[@sangeethsuresh9320]

The honda CB200X is a good looking bike, it has good road presence thanks that half fairing, overall design looks like small ADV that's inspired from the CB500X. However the engine and its performance is not that great as the name 200x suggeste. Also its doesn't get long travel suspension, 19 inche front wheel and its little bit over priced for a bike under 200cc . Other than these issues i think the CB200X is handsome looking city commuter that also can be used for a weekend Rides as well. It would be intresting to see how this compete against the hero Xpulse which going to get updates like 4 valve and may be little more power 😁😁. Cant wait see it. Thanks it was a good Review guys 😄.

[@shu_mar]

Yes! Let's see!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye, thanks Sangeeth! Do let us know what points you'd like us to cover in the comparo.

[@sangeethsuresh9320]

@@powerdriftofficial your most welcome ❤❤❤🤩. Naturally i like to see the performance, handling (both and off road ), which one would be better for city use, features, comfort (both for rider as well as the pillion ),braking,, ect.

[@44kyu]

I am going to buy it. N use it for the same purpose and looks matter as well.

[@user-dr2fi2cn8c]

"Nakedidity" - whaaat? 😳 Shumi teaching us new words..

[@powerdriftofficial]

TIL...!

[@user-dr2fi2cn8c]

@@powerdriftofficial 😹

[@Alphaflexcult]

Power Drifctionary 😂😂😂

[@shu_mar]

Nakedidity! 😀

[@user-dr2fi2cn8c]

@@shu_mar 😅ok

[@Cla55icG00se]

All I can think of is, if the bike falls, the hand guards will get hit first (as they always do) and there goes your ~1k rupees indicator too...

[@shu_mar]

Yeah, you're probably right

[@44kyu]

Yess realty

[@AsifX1]

Yamaha should make a tracer-15 with the Mt15 engine sprocket combo or make it a 200 on the same platform. Good top end amazing acceleration vibe free (almost like an electric engine ) and very fuel-efficient 48-50km/l 100+ speeds all day. Highway touring would be so much fun and economical. Honda is a joke at this point.

[@1018manish]

Most stylish bike this year looks so good ,stylish &comfortable. It will look funky on anyone who drives I loved it

[@user_baalu__1208]

4:28 Madagascar Twin, omg that's really nice pun! Chef's kiss to writer!

[@madhavsblog6849]

I am fan of x pulse before coming the cb, but now i like cb 200 x than x pulse because the looks of the bike and seating comfort of it... I dream the 200x have the offroad performance good, it would have been better to choose from this 2 bikes 😅😁😅

[@1980ify]

Now i'm thinking of swapping the rear suspension with Xpulse ...

[@ishamittal1942]

This is a very good daily commuter bike for those who ride in city for 1-2 hours in traffic. The ride ergonomics, suspension,engine tune, light weight, fuel efficiency and price make it a unique daily commuter..

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

Tbh this cb200x has become one of my favorite bike in adventure series..

[@rajgorbhargav1308]

Honda needs somethings to think about.. if they could have given something concrete in this segment they would have had a winner in their hands. lets hope honda takes the feedback and improve something on the X to bring out the X factor out of it. #PDArmy

[@aryadebmondal]

Honda can revive it's position in the Indian market if they bring back the CBRs

[@biswaranjanpattanaya]

Criticism is a subtle art and you guys at #Powerdrift have mastered it. 🙏

[@subasthapa8323]

Haha

[@subasthapa8323]

But they're constructive though.

[@harshaldeshpande9005]

PD - Uploads a new video Me - Awww shitt!! here we go again!!!

[@madgunnerbomb]

It probably be the first time i am disagreeing with you but they came up with a very practical thing with those indicators placement whereas most of the companies (including cars) are mounting them in/near headlights and with those blinding LEDs and projectors, its impossible to see if someone is turning or trying to blind you.

[@powerdriftofficial]

The placement isn't wrong, however, Honda has used the same indicators as those on the Hornet. Indicators meant for the knuckle guards would have been better.

[@shu_mar]

I didn't say they were useless, I said that they could have designed them better. I agree fully. Placing then in the hand guards is a great idea for visibility for sure

[@ananddarnal6702]

@@shu_mar it means you also break indicators if you break hand guards💀

[@anujartt]

​@@powerdriftofficialWhat's wrong if they use the same indicators as Hornet when RE can use same engines in their motorcycle? Why fix something that ain't broke?

[@44kyu]

​@@anujartt😂😂😂😂 true

[@alokpatel667]

When will CBR 250 models come ??

[@shu_mar]

They won't as far as I can tell

[@souradip06]

Thank you PD for clearly saying what this could be, however could not. Honda needs to hear this. While yamaha is listening to the customers and giving a complete package like the r15 v4.0, Honda is doing this. Also, honda engines are not the same anymore that they used to be.

[@sushobhonkonar1155]

not the ones made in india the one from japan like the cb300r or 500 or 650 are still good but overpriced in india

[@tharunjagadishprasad]

4 channels have got into some contract I guess , everyone will release review at once

[@kalidoss7234]

May be there was an embargo

[@sudhanshusingh6115]

No, it's called an embargo which is set by the manufacturer. Reviewers cannot release a video before a specific time set by the manufacturer. Hence you see all the videos being released at the same time because no one wants to lose the early mover advantage.

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's because of the embargo set by Honda.

[@tharunjagadishprasad]

@@sudhanshusingh6115 thanks for the info 👍

[@abhimanyuganguly7283]

That's what I love about Shumi's honest reviews...... Always giving you the right amount of criticism in the right way

[@niravreddi9949]

We need a comparison to , Himalayan and xpluse

[@powerdriftofficial]

We shall try for that Nirav.

[@vaibhavkaushik6047]

What a beautiful opening scene and dialogues.. Kudos to the whole team!!!

[@elevenbhp7895]

I need a comparison between 200x and xpulse😌😌, thats the main topic 😪😪😂

[@scrapynj5641]

If it had a little more ground clearance and power ... I would buy it

[@v.onthemove]

Thank you sir for calling it as it is 👍🏻🙂

[@Abhilashsriranjan]

Powerdrift you do know right many in the #pdarmy are waiting for your R15V4/R15M review before buying it😅

[@shu_mar]

Yes! We feel the anticipation and can't wait to get our hands on the bikes!

[@manus3947]

That side panels inspired by honda dio 😂😂😂😂

[@sharathatchandra]

Would still go with X-Pulse though!

[@sushantasaha9522]

Such a brilliant sum up. So this is the end of Honda. Schumi plz make a comparison vedio between this n Yamaha Fz25 after price drop. If u have to chose what will be your choice?

[@shu_mar]

I don't think this is the end at all. I think Honda's going through a slump. When it ends, everyone better watch out. Honda isn't the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer by accident

[@sushantasaha9522]

I waited for it. But now I consider updating to FZs 25 from Yamaha SZ RR V2. 8 years n the bike gave me 100% mental peace. Is FZ25 right decision after price drop. Plz suggest.

[@44kyu]

​@@sushantasaha9522fz25 is good but no resale value. Of course after 8 10 yrs doesnt matter. Accessories quality is hopeless. Bike is good to use and even for long distance...

[@44kyu]

Whats the price for FZ25 ? I heard they stopped maling it..

[@keerthivardhan.n7276]

Always to the point in any review...no drama....@PowerDrift is ⭐

[@thisisganesh]

atleast dual channel abs,12v socket and bigger tank capacity for that much money

[@shu_mar]

Agreed

[@harshitchauhan3771]

end line was more punchier than the bike itself

[@TheBiman07]

No matter what you say! I still prefer xpulse! Spoked wheels! Oil cooled engine! Hero's Service! Why Don't Told About That Vibrations At 90kmph? Man We want This vs xpulse!

[@shu_mar]

I agree!

[@rahulgadi6835]

Looking for a new bike after driving Xtreme for 14 yrs...just checking some reviews of the bikes..and Clint Eastwood's famous dialogue came into my mind and I totally agree with it..."opinions are like butth***s everybody has one"..

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahhahahahahahaahhaha!

[@sarath324]

Many would buy it if it was priced according to its 180cc engine

[@shu_mar]

True! Also true for the Hornet!

[@vivekkc9819]

Your presentation is lit 🔥 as always. Holistic, precise and always well executed.

[@siddhantbarik4416]

Hey powerdrift any plans on bringing pulsar ns125 vs tvs raider comparison video ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

We do have some plans! Do stay tuned, Siddhant.

[@shu_mar]

Yes!

[@currentaf8455]

Good for leh/laddakh?

[@shu_mar]

Most bikes today will do that circuit easily

[@powerdriftofficial]

Almost every motorcycle can go to Leh/Ladakh. Some make it easier, some need more effort from the rider.

[@jagadeeshkattupalli7227]

Xpulse 200 vs this one, comparison video please 😋. Planning to buy xpulse, so I need it.

[@shu_mar]

Get the Xpulse :-D

[@santhosh8740]

Do test ride of both and compare. If you are doing more off-road, Then go for XPulse. Else, go for this 200 x. There is some difference between original honda engine and source from hero honda engine.

[@ananddarnal6702]

Wait for the new varient

[@jagadeeshkattupalli7227]

@@ananddarnal6702 do you mean 4v

[@ananddarnal6702]

@@jagadeeshkattupalli7227 yes 🔥

[@liveitout]

*It's just frosting on a relatively weak cake*

[@PepperShepard]

Epic words 👍

[@shu_mar]

It is!

[@sakthiganeshs1415]

It is to the hornet what the fazer was to the fz. Honda should have marketed it as such instead of going with the Adv notion.

[@shu_mar]

I agree!

[@bosu1855]

Make content about Motogp we must make this wonderful sport popular in our country and make Indian GP 🇮🇳 possible

[@AmolTayadeUp]

Cool music - where can I find it?

[@prithvirajkanne]

Shumi annaa love youuuu

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@shashankrao6202]

❤️❤️❤️ PowerDrift

[@shu_mar]

Back at you! (On a computer today so emoji deficit)

[@haridasification]

Zamindar 😄😄 shumi

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤣

[@prajothp7253]

Please do a drag race of Hornet 2.0 vs CB 200X.

[@shu_mar]

Can do!

[@prajothp7253]

@@shu_mar I am interested to own this bike. I am looking forward for an on road comfortable riding machine with good power & mileage. I think this is the bike for me. What's your thoughts?

[@anindyac10]

Very well summarised 👍🙏

[@md.farooqpeerzade2717]

What about Hero Xpulse 200 4V...

[@shu_mar]

Coming soon!

[@sradhasumandas]

Hey PowerDrift, I just have one complaint, such great videos and cinematography... but no 4K ? I am watching your content on Television and 4K can make a huge impact on the experience, please don't ignore my question

[@Rutik_VR46]

I see we've shifted from Pune to Navi Mumbai

[@shu_mar]

No shifting. That's the place we received the test unit and on a tight timeline.

[@Alphaflexcult]

500X - telescopic forks 200X - USD

[@shu_mar]

Yes and that is funny. But I promise that the quality of the suspension doesn't follow the logic.

[@askrazzy4]

Totally agree with shumi honda lost a good chance to make this a great bike by not giving longer travel suspension n a bit more ground clearance

[@shu_mar]

Yes. I think that is a bit of a misjudgement on Honda's part

[@askrazzy4]

@@shu_mar any chances if one can fit xpulse suspension on this?

[@sumanroy8825]

How come Autocar and PowerDrift posts review of same bike model at the same day!!!

[@shu_mar]

It's called am embargo. This is useful to all the publications when multiple people test the bike on different dates (logistics issues) so that everyone has a fair shot at releasing their story

[@sumanroy8825]

I see! Thanks!

[@thesparkplug3561]

Honda sold around 400 units of hornet 2.0 last month. This is nothing but an afterthought variant of the failed hornet 2.0 after looking at the RE himalayan sales.

[@shu_mar]

I see how you reached that conclusion but it never works like that. The Hornet project probably started in 2018 or something and the CB200X was in the works from then on. No one, especially not the Japanese, can turn models around on a scale of a few months

[@Mluliana]

If you want to ride the distance with massive wind protection on a budget then this bike is actually pretty good. BTW adv doesn't translate to offroad

[@powerdriftofficial]

You have gotten the gist of it! For those wanting to get into serious off-roading, the XPulse is a far better motorcycle.

[@sushobhonkonar1155]

adv is adventure and riding on highway is not exactly adventure

[@sushobhonkonar1155]

like we cant call a dominar an adv

[@ritwickbhattacharyya1463]

I was waiting for your video 😍😍😍

[@AdnanKhan-ol4yh]

That spot is in new Bombay , and there is some golden temple like structure near that spot

[@shu_mar]

Yes!

[@Jayeshpatil_24]

Thank you PowerDrift ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Cheers JP!

[@Jonakkk]

Reminds me of Gixxer sf , first gen . A fairing slapped on the naked version , it felt the same as the naked . The sports factor was missing and the aerodynamics was overhyped. Same story here , though this time the gimmick is of ADV .

[@deepjyotiofficial6242]

Exactly the gixxer sf doesn't even look like a sports bike it's more like a sports tourer like the Fazer25.

[@bosu1855]

Hornet with adv like plastics

[@shu_mar]

Yup

[@harishkumbar]

Waiting for r15m video ❤️

[@madhavsblog6849]

Why didn't you test this in small off road 😑😑🤐

[@shu_mar]

Because it is not an off-roader. Whatever this is capable of, almost every motorcycle on the market will also do

[@madhavsblog6849]

@@shu_mar Thanks for the replay😇, But please do a comparison video about x pulse and 200 x, it will be nice to watch 🤗

[@chandrashekhard6153]

Your is mixture of genuinity and less lies

[@bearjew10001]

Honda isn't enthusiastic on bringing to India the bikes we want at the competitiveness and premium that we have started to expect...do you think it's on the track the Ford had it in India... unfortunate though if it's true !!!

[@shu_mar]

No. That won't happen. Honda's too smart to fall into that trap

[@flurican3485]

Hey can you explain scrappage policy

[@sohammhatre]

Whatever this is from Honda, it feels like a mockery of the Adventure Touring segment

[@riderhunt]

If provided with optional dual channel ABS and navigation and rider foot pegs position slightly forward it would have been more desirable

[@SWARBENDUDASRAJAKtheSDR]

Bring back the legendary 250cc...Honda should have introduced CRF250L in India while upgrading to BSvi rather widening the boar of a 160cc and selling it for 200 batch.

[@ujjwalb2994]

*SHUMI LOOKS LIKE YOUNGER BROTHER OF GYANVATSAL SWAMI OF BAPS* 😅

[@praveshyadav3805]

Hello team can we have drag race of BAJAJ dominar 250 and seperate vidoe for new variants of dominar 250

[@shu_mar]

Noted!

[@adt_xperience]

Cb500f video as soon as you guys get one pls

[@vipulgujar8224]

Intro lines concluded everything 😂

[@AbhiKohli]

A 25bhp engine on this chassis would've done wonders, no?

[@powerdriftofficial]

More is always better, no?

[@AbhiKohli]

@@powerdriftofficial True! If I would take a bike on the highway, it has to be grunty enough to maintain 90kmph. Otherwise it gets draggy and boring! 🙂

[@salvadorHombre]

@@powerdriftofficial 200HP "Off road" bikes say "More is not always better", no?

[@shu_mar]

Probably!

[@AbhiKohli]

@@shu_mar 😄

[@ganiwaseem9210]

Welcome back, Classic Shumi.

[@sjcreation2208]

Sir this is not a brand new motorcycle. It's a remake version of Hornet 2.0. Actually it's a Hornet 2.1

[@saurav.bishtt]

Didn't like doesn't feel robus

[@Anthony9592]

Shumi's review says it all.. After your brutally honest review, it is clear that the only reason why someone should buy this is only if the buyer is attracted to its paraphernalia...

[@Raja-kr8ul]

Excellent bike video and excellent2wheel.

[@aayushsharma1774]

It's is bound to fail, honda's sales are down by 86%. Wouldn't be surprised if they follow the footsteps of Ford India.

[@shu_mar]

I would say that that is unlikely

[@aravindbnr]

Awesome verdict 'Icing on a weak cake' what we like from a honest no nonsense automotive journalist like Schumi.

[@eathen41]

You guys should compare Honda H'ness CB350 and Jawa 42 2.1 now that both are priced so similar but both being different