If you were eyeing one of Honda’s most exciting Big Wing offerings, this news is going to sting. Three of the most talked-about premium motorcycles — and a genuinely unique maxi-scooter — have just vanished from Honda India’s official website without a single official word.
I checked the Big Wing portal myself, and the listings for the CBR650R supersport, the CB650R naked street fighter, and the X-ADV crossover maxi-scooter are simply gone. No announcement. No farewell post. Just a quiet de-listing that every enthusiast in India deserves to know about.
What Honda Has Actually Done
Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has officially discontinued all three premium products from its current portfolio as part of its 2026 sales strategy. The CBR650R, CB650R and X-ADV have been removed from the Big Wing dealership website’s active listings, effectively pulling them off the market for now.
HMSI has not released any official statement explaining the decision. That silence, honestly, speaks volumes — and it is not necessarily bad news. This is a pattern we have seen from Honda before, and I will get into why in a moment.
The Bikes That Have Gone Missing
Let me quickly recap what we are losing access to, because these were not run-of-the-mill offerings. The CB650R and CBR650R were both powered by a silky smooth 649cc inline four-cylinder engine producing 93.8 bhp and 63 Nm of torque. When Honda re-launched both of these bikes in 2026, it added its proprietary e-Clutch technology — a genuinely clever system that allowed full manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic clutch operation all within the same bike.
That made them arguably the most technologically advanced middleweight motorcycles you could buy in India at their price point. The CB650R was priced at ₹9.6 lakh (ex-showroom) and the CBR650R sat at ₹10.4 lakh (ex-showroom). Both were CBU imports, which is a critical detail I will come back to.
The X-ADV was an entirely different beast — a crossover maxi-scooter that blurred every category line imaginable. Priced at ₹11.9 lakh (ex-showroom), it ran a larger 745cc parallel-twin engine with 57.79 bhp and 69 Nm, paired to a smooth 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. There was nothing else like it in the Indian market.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Last Price (Ex-sh) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB650R | 649cc Inline-4 | 93.8 bhp | 63 Nm | ₹9.6 Lakh | Discontinued |
| Honda CBR650R | 649cc Inline-4 | 93.8 bhp | 63 Nm | ₹10.4 Lakh | Discontinued |
| Honda X-ADV | 745cc Parallel-Twin | 57.79 bhp | 69 Nm | ₹11.9 Lakh | Discontinued |
Why Honda Does This — The CBU Pattern Explained
Here is the thing — I am not particularly alarmed by this move, and you should not be either. All three of these products were brought into India via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route, meaning Honda imports them as finished units with a pre-allocated batch size.
When those allocated units sell out, HMSI de-lists the product until a fresh allocation is approved for India. It is a volume-controlled import strategy, not a permanent market exit. This is precisely what happened with the CB650R and CBR650R before their 2026 relaunch — they were discontinued, then came back even better with the e-Clutch upgrade.
So the question most of us are asking right now is simple: are they coming back? The honest answer is that it is very likely, but not confirmed. Honda may re-introduce these models in 2026 or push the allocation to 2027 depending on global supply chains and India-specific demand forecasts. Given that the 2026 relaunch added meaningful technology upgrades, a future return could potentially bring even further refinements.
What This Means for Existing Owners and Waitlist Buyers
If you already own a CB650R or CBR650R, you have nothing to worry about. Honda’s Big Wing service network remains fully operational across India, and spare parts availability is not impacted by a de-listing. Servicing, warranty obligations, and parts supply continue as normal.
If you were on a waitlist or actively planning a purchase, the picture is trickier. The current inventory at dealerships may still have a few units left over from the last allocation — so calling your nearest Big Wing dealership today makes real sense. Once those floor units are gone, you may be waiting until Honda decides to refresh the lineup.
The X-ADV situation is worth watching closely too. As a unique crossover product with virtually no direct rival in India, its absence creates a noticeable gap. Honda knows that. Any relaunch of the X-ADV in India would generate enormous buzz, possibly with updated specs or new colour options.
Honda Big Wing’s Current Standing in India
Despite losing three products, Honda’s Big Wing lineup is not exactly bare. The CB350 family anchors the accessible end, while the Africa Twin, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, and Gold Wing continue to represent Honda at the higher tiers. The Rebel 1100 DCT and NT1100 also remain in the fold. But the 650cc middleweight segment — which attracts the widest audience of serious riders — now has a significant void.
That void is exactly what should make Honda move fast on a re-allocation. The 649cc inline-four with e-Clutch was genuinely special, and Indian riders who experienced it know it. If Honda brings it back with updated electronics or a fresh colour palette, I fully expect both the CB650R and CBR650R to sell out faster than the last batch.
If you are a Honda Big Wing enthusiast, my strongest advice right now is to register your interest at your nearest dealership, follow Honda’s official channels closely, and stay tuned here for the moment a relaunch date leaks. Drop a comment below telling me which of these three bikes you would pick if Honda brought them all back tomorrow — I genuinely want to know where enthusiast demand is strongest.
