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Honda has announced prices for the CB500 roadster, QC3 electric scooter and refreshed CB350 range. Bookings are open for all five products, while CB500 variant deliveries are scheduled in phases.
Photograph: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India official mediaHonda has moved its ten-model India plan into its next phase: prices and bookings are now open for the CB500 roadster, QC3 electric scooter and refreshed CB350 range. The CB500 starts at ₹2.75 lakh in Bengaluru, while the QC3 is priced at ₹1.35 lakh ex-showroom in Delhi.
The wider plan was announced on 24 July 2026, with seven all-new models and three refreshed CB350 variants. This latest update makes three of those products concrete for buyers, while the remaining ADV, Rebel and XR models remain part of Honda’s announced India portfolio.
The India-made CB500 uses a 501cc air- and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 28hp and 43.3Nm. Honda lists three variants: the Alloy at ₹2.75 lakh, the Spoke at about ₹3.00 lakh and the Spoke with Stripes at about ₹3.02 lakh, all ex-showroom Bengaluru. Their differences centre on wheel type, finish and graphics rather than a separate engine tune.
Equipment includes Honda Selectable Torque Control, an assist and slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS and Honda RoadSync connectivity. Honda has opened bookings, but the price announcement does not mean every variant is already in customer hands: the Alloy is scheduled first, with its detailed specifications and deliveries in Q3 of FY2026 to 27, the spoke-wheel versions follow in Q4.
The QC3 is priced at ₹1.35 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. Honda quotes a 3.0kWh battery, a certified IDC range of 145km and 32 litres of storage. Initial sales are limited to Delhi, Agra, Cuttack, Surat and Kollam through selected RedWing dealerships, with a ₹5,000 booking amount. The city list and dealership channel make availability a key part of the launch, alongside the range figure.
The CB350, CB350RS and CB350C receive new colour options, with no mechanical changes reported. Prices begin at ₹1.95 lakh in Bengaluru and reach ₹2.05 lakh for the CB350C Special Edition. Honda says dispatches to BigWing dealers began on 21 September. The announcement groups the refreshed retro range with the new CB500 and QC3, but their roles and sales channels remain distinct.
Bookings are open for the five products in the current price announcement, with a ₹5,000 booking amount through Honda’s website and authorised dealers. Together, the updates give buyers clearer entry points into a larger future portfolio, while delivery schedules, stock and city-level access still need to be checked with the relevant dealership.
