Honda Beat

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Honda Beat is a step-through scooter sold in South east Asian markets.

Beat uses the same engine as Activa, although it makes more power.

The Beat’s motor is rated for 9hp and 9.2Nm of torque, compared to the Activa’s mill which makes 7.8hp and 8.9Nm.

Unlike most other scooters sold in South east Asia, the Honda Beat has a proper floorboard.

Like other scooters of the region, it rolls on a set of 14-inch wheels.

Suspension units are conventional, with a telescopic fork and monoshock, but they’re longer than the ones seen on Indian scooters.

The Honda Beat is also a feature-rich machine, with keyless ignition, an anti-theft alarm, a USB charging port, an LED headlight and CBS.

A low 742mm seat height and a kerb weight of 87/88kg (depending on the variant) make the Beat a rather approachable thing, too.

It remains to be seen if Honda will bring the Beat to India, since the company patents its other international offerings but doesn’t launch them here.