Honda Beat joins the list of full-bodied scooters in
the Philippines which includes Click 125i. The refreshed Honda Beat has been
launched in Philippines. It utilises a slim and sharp form which is targeted
towards the millennials. The scooter gains a newly designed alloy wheels,
tubeless tyres and a semi-digital instrumentation with an economy indicator.
At the heart of the new Honda Beat is a 108.20 cc
air cooled mill which is an upgrade from the outgoing version. It produces 8.6 Hp at 7,500 rpm and 9.14 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The Honda Beat also gets a start-stop
mechanism which switches off the engine when the scooter is stationary for some
time, say at a traffic light.
The 2017 Honda Beat gets an ACG
starter which unlike the conventional starters is smooth and quiet, claims
Honda. The graphics of the scooter have been designed keeping the Filipino
youth in mind. These exclusive Filipino colours and designs will also translate
to other models in the future.
The braking system is assisted with Honda’s patented
Combined Braking System (CBS) as an option. The Honda Beat will be available in
6 colour options which include Winning Red (red-white), Vivid Blue metallic,
Space Magenta metallic, Ross White, Winning Red (red-black) and Black. The new Honda Beat has been given a starting price
tag of PHP 63,900.