Honda Beat Patented In India: Could It Be The Next Activa?

The Globally available version of the Honda Beat is powered by a 110cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. 110cc 4-Stroke, SOHC, Air-Cooled, eSP engine that produces 8.8 bhp at 7500 rpm and 9.3 Nm at 6,000 rpm mated with a automatic (vmatic) transmission and company claims a fuel economy of around 58.2 kmpl. The fuel tank capacity is 4.2 liters, and the scooter has a ground clearance of 147 mm.

The scooter is equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster, LED headlights, tubeless tires on cast alloy wheels and a secure key system with an integrated seat opener. It also features 12 liters of under the seat storage and an ACC power socket for charging small devices.

In terms of safety, the Beat has a combi-braking system, an ACG starter for smooth ignition and a side stand safety switch. The overall dimensions of the scooter include a length of 1,877 mm, a width of 669 mm and a height of 1,074 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,255 mm and a seat height of 742 mm.

While there’s no official confirmation from Honda regarding the Beat’s launch in India, the patent filing indicates that the company is at least considering the model for the Indian market. The Indonesian version is priced somewhere around Rs 1.09 lakh ex-showroom (when converted into Indian currency) while the Activa that comes with the 110cc engine, pricing starts at Rs 76,684 and goes upto Rs 82,684 ex-showroom.