Honda has finally announced the Honda CB500 price in India, ending the wait for buyers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Along with the CB500, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has also revealed prices for the new Honda QC3 electric scooter and the refreshed Honda CB350 range.
Bookings for all five products QC3, CB500, CB350, CB350RS and CB350C opened on September 22, 2026. Honda has also started dispatching the updated CB350 models to dealerships.
These launches are part of Honda’s wider 10-product portfolio strategy, which the company calls its Multi-Pathway approach. In simple words, Honda plans to offer different types of vehicles instead of focusing only on petrol or electric models.
The latest announcement includes a locally manufactured electric scooter as well as petrol-powered motorcycles built in India.
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Honda QC3 Price in India and Features
The Honda QC3 is priced at ₹1,35,000 ex-showroom New Delhi.
Ex-showroom price does not include registration, insurance and other charges, so the final on-road price will be higher depending on the city.
Honda is initially launching the QC3 in only five cities:
- Delhi
- Agra
- Cuttack
- Surat
- Kollam
The electric scooter will be available through authorised Honda RedWing dealerships in these cities. Honda is expected to expand availability to more locations later.
The QC3 is designed mainly as a practical electric scooter for daily commuting and family use.
It comes with a 3.0 kWh battery and offers a certified IDC range of 145 km.
IDC stands for Indian Driving Cycle. It is the standard testing method used to estimate an electric vehicle’s range under controlled conditions.
Charging from 0 to 80 percent takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes, while a complete charge takes approximately four hours.
The QC3 also gets a 5-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync. This allows riders to use smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation directly from the instrument panel.
Other useful features include 32 litres of under-seat storage and a Smart Key for keyless operation.
The Honda QC3 is available in four colours:
- Matt Photon Gray Metallic
- Pearl Precious White
- Pearl Shallow Blue
- Pearl Siren Blue
Honda CB500 Price in India
The Honda CB500 price starts at ₹2,75,000, while the top version costs ₹3,01,900. All prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru.
| Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | ₹2,75,000 |
| Spoke tubeless | ₹2,99,900 |
| Spoke tubeless with stripe | ₹3,01,900 |
Unlike the QC3, the Honda CB500 will be available across India through Honda BigWing dealerships.
Bookings are already open nationwide.
The motorcycle is powered by a 501cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with an oil cooler. It uses a platform related to the CB350 but has been developed to offer more torque.
Honda has also equipped the CB500 with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).
HSTC helps reduce unwanted wheelspin when too much power reaches the rear wheel. The bike also gets an assist and slipper clutch, which makes gear changes smoother and helps during aggressive downshifts.
For braking, Honda has provided disc brakes at both ends along with dual-channel ABS.
The CB500 also features all-LED lighting, an analogue-digital instrument cluster and Honda RoadSync connectivity.
Buyers can choose from four colours:
- Pearl Deep Ground Grey
- Pearl Igneous Black
- Matt Steel Silver Metallic
- Rebel Red Metallic
With this pricing, the CB500 sits above Honda’s CB350 series while remaining below larger 650cc motorcycles such as the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Refreshed Honda CB350, CB350RS and CB350C Prices
Honda has also refreshed its popular CB350 lineup, with prices starting at ₹1,95,200 ex-showroom Bengaluru.
The range now includes:
- Honda CB350
- Honda CB350RS
- Honda CB350C
There are no major mechanical changes with this update. Honda has mainly introduced fresh colour options across the lineup.
Each model continues with its own styling. The regular CB350 offers a classic roadster look, the CB350RS has a sportier design, while the CB350C leans more towards traditional retro styling.
Here are the latest prices.
| Model | Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CB350 | STD | ₹1,95,200 |
| Honda CB350 | DLX | ₹1,97,900 |
| Honda CB350 | Chrome | ₹1,99,900 |
| Honda CB350RS | STD | ₹1,99,900 |
| Honda CB350RS | DLX | ₹2,02,500 |
| Honda CB350C | STD | ₹2,00,300 |
| Honda CB350C | DLX | ₹2,02,700 |
| Honda CB350C | Special Edition | ₹2,04,700 |
All three motorcycles continue to use the 348.6cc air-cooled engine.
Standard equipment includes all-LED lighting, Honda RoadSync, HSTC, assist and slipper clutch, along with front and rear disc brakes and dual-channel ABS.
Honda started dispatching the refreshed CB350 range to BigWing dealerships across India on September 21, 2026, so the new models should start reaching showrooms quickly.
How to Book Honda QC3, CB500 and CB350 Range
Bookings for the Honda QC3, CB500, CB350, CB350RS and CB350C are now open.
Honda is accepting bookings with a refundable amount of ₹5,000.
Customers can book through the HMSI website or visit an authorised Honda dealership.
There is one important difference in availability.
The Honda QC3 is currently limited to select Honda RedWing dealerships in Delhi, Agra, Cuttack, Surat and Kollam.
The CB500 and refreshed CB350 range, meanwhile, will be sold through Honda BigWing dealerships across India.
Useful Riding Accessories for Your New Honda
Whether you are buying the classic-looking CB350C or the larger CB500, a few riding accessories can make daily use and long-distance trips safer and more comfortable.
| Accessory | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Full-face helmet | Provides important protection and also reduces wind noise on highways |
| Riding gloves | Offers better grip and protects your hands while riding |
| Waterproof bike cover | Useful for protecting the motorcycle from rain, dust and sun |
| Bluetooth intercom headset | Handy for navigation instructions and communication while riding |
| Saddle bags or tank bag | Adds useful storage for daily rides and weekend trips |
You can browse full-face helmets here, check riding gloves on this page, or see waterproof bike covers here.
For touring and longer rides, you can also check a Bluetooth intercom headset or saddle bags for motorcycles.
Honda CB500 vs Rivals
The Honda CB500 pricing puts it in an interesting position in the Indian motorcycle market.
Its price range of ₹2.75 lakh to ₹3.01 lakh places it close to the Harley-Davidson X440, which is priced roughly between ₹2.35 lakh and ₹2.85 lakh.
At the same time, the CB500 remains cheaper than the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, which starts at around ₹3.39 lakh.
This gives Honda a motorcycle that fits between the smaller retro roadsters and the more powerful 650cc twin-cylinder machines.
The refreshed Honda CB350 range continues to compete with motorcycles such as the Royal Enfield Classic 350.
Since there are no mechanical upgrades this time, the latest CB350 update is mainly about giving buyers more styling and colour choices rather than changing the riding experience.
For the Honda QC3, competition comes from electric scooters such as the TVS iQube and Ather Rizta, which also focus on family use, storage and connected features.
The QC3’s 145 km IDC range is also considerably higher than Honda’s own QC1, which has a claimed range of around 80 km.