HMSI
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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Private Limited (HMSI) is the wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Limited
, Japan. Founded in 1999, it was the fourth Honda automotive venture in India, after Hero Honda
, Kinetic Honda
Motor Ltd and Honda Siel Cars India.
The entry of Honda into the Indian market as HMSI began with the launch of the Honda Activa
, a 100 cc scooter. A slightly modified trendier version of the Activa was soon launched, as the Honda Dio
. Honda Eterno was launched thereafter to add to the portfolio of HMSI's scooters.
The Honda Unicorn
was the first motorcycle
released by HMSI. The Honda Shine
has since been released.
The specifications are :
Activa incorporates better rider comfort and includes the puncture-resistant "tuff-up" tyre and tube combination. It has low riding height and low noise 4-stroke engine. It gives a mileage of about 45 km per litre on a long run.
, Gurgaon
district of Haryana
. Construction of the factory was completed in January 2001. The initial production capacity was 100,000 scooters per year, which is currently 6,00,000 scooters. The motorcycle production capacity is 10,00,000 per annum. The initial investment was Rs. 215 crores and has now grown to 800 crores.
cycle for its environmental management system.
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
, Japan. Founded in 1999, it was the fourth Honda automotive venture in India, after Hero Honda
Hero Honda
Hero MotoCorp formerly Hero Honda is a motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in India. Hero Honda started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. The company is the largest two wheeler manufacturer in India...
, Kinetic Honda
Kinetic Honda
Kinetic Honda was a joint venture between Kinetic Engineering Limited, India and Honda Motor Company, Japan. The JV operated during 1984 - 1998, manufacturing 2-stroke scooters in India...
Motor Ltd and Honda Siel Cars India.
The entry of Honda into the Indian market as HMSI began with the launch of the Honda Activa
Honda Activa
The Honda Activa is a motor scooter made by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. It was launched in India in 2000. It is a 102 cc, scooter. The vehicle has the option of kick- and self-start, includes the puncture-resistant "tuff-up" tyre and tube combination...
, a 100 cc scooter. A slightly modified trendier version of the Activa was soon launched, as the Honda Dio
Honda Dio
The Honda Dio was introduced in Japan in January 1988. The name is derived from the son of Venus 'dyonisiac'. It is now manufactured and assembled in India by Honda's HMSI subsidiary, from where it is exported to UK as the Honda Lead....
. Honda Eterno was launched thereafter to add to the portfolio of HMSI's scooters.
The Honda Unicorn
Honda Unicorn
The Honda Unicorn is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and introduced in 2005. It was the first motorcycle in India to feature a mono-shock. The motorcycle was built and designed by the Honda R&D team based in Osaka, Japan. It was internally called the CBF150M. The engine...
was the first motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
released by HMSI. The Honda Shine
Honda Shine
The Honda Shine is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India .Honda claimed the Shine accelerated from in 5.30 seconds and had a top speed of . -External links:*...
has since been released.
Honda Aviator
Honda launched this gearless scooter in Feb/March 2008.The slogan for this is "Live your style".The specifications are :
- Type:4 Stroke,
- Cylinder: Single Cylinder
- Cooling mechanism: Air-cooled, OHC,
- Displacement :102cc
- Max Power: 7 bhp @7000 rpm
- Max Torque:0.8 kgm @5500 rpm
- Transmission: V-Matic
Honda Activa
The Honda Activa is the first scooter model released by HMSI for the Indian market. It was marketed as a family vehicle. It has Honda Activa with a 102 cc engine (recent models come with 110cc engine). The scooter is also known as a family two-wheeler for its higher load carrying capacity. The vehicle has the option of kick-start and self-start. The chassis is made the under bone type and the body panels are moulded steel sheet.Activa incorporates better rider comfort and includes the puncture-resistant "tuff-up" tyre and tube combination. It has low riding height and low noise 4-stroke engine. It gives a mileage of about 45 km per litre on a long run.
Honda Dio
The Honda Dio is a stylish version of the Honda Activa, having almost the same technical specifications. The engine is slightly more powerful. The Dio is targeted at young people. Honda calls it India's first "motoscooter".Honda Eterno
Advertised as the "Geared Surprise" prior to launch, the Honda Eterno is a 4-stroke, 150 cc scooter. Honda claims that the Eterno gives the best mileage in its class.Honda Unicorn
The Honda Unicorn is HMSI's first motorcycle for the Indian market. It is powered by a newly developed 4-stroke, 149 cc engine. The Unicorn is the first bike in India to incorporate the mono suspension system. The bike is touted as the "Flying Machine" by Honda.Honda Shine
Marketed as the "Dream Machine", the Honda Shine has the newly developed 125 cc Optimax engine. The motorcycle is targeted at the mid-range motorcycle segment.Honda CBF Stunner
This bike is a 125 cc bike with a sporty fairing, producing approximately 11 bhp.Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
This bike is a stylish commuter. It has the same 149.1 cc Unicorn's engine, but has high lift cams. It produces 14 bhp of power and around 12.8 NM of torque.The factory
The HMSI factory is built on a plot of 52 acres (210,436.7 m²) at ManesarManesar
Manesar/मानेसर is a fast growing industrial town in Gurgaon district of the State of Haryana in India, and is a part of the National Capital Region of Delhi. It has transformed from a sleepy village to one of the fastest growing townships in India. It is an upcoming area of NCR. Some of the...
, Gurgaon
Gurgaon
Gurgaon is the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi, about 10 kilometers from Dwarka Sub City and 268 km south of Chandigarh, the state capital...
district of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
. Construction of the factory was completed in January 2001. The initial production capacity was 100,000 scooters per year, which is currently 6,00,000 scooters. The motorcycle production capacity is 10,00,000 per annum. The initial investment was Rs. 215 crores and has now grown to 800 crores.
ISO 14001
HMSI got ISO 14001 certification in December, 2002. HMSI plans to use the PDCAPDCA
PDCA is an iterative four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products...
cycle for its environmental management system.