The Honda Aviator was a motor scooter produced by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India from 2008 to 2020. It was positioned as a more premium offering in the 110 cc segment, with variant-dependent equipment such as a front disc brake and a larger front wheel.
Honda Aviator at a glance
| Maker | Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2020 |
| Class | premium 110 cc automatic scooter |
| Engine | four-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder |
| Transmission | V-Matic CVT |
| Launch | March 2008 |
| Top equipment | 190 mm front disc, 12-inch front alloy |
| Combi-brake | from the 2009 update |
| 2018 update | LED headlamp and revised console |
| Award | Scooter of the Year, NDTV Profit 2009 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Aviator.
History of the Honda Aviator
A premium 110
HMSI launched the Aviator in India in 2008 as a more upmarket alternative in the 110 cc scooter class, sold with the slogan Live Your Style. It used a four-stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder engine with Honda’s V-Matic continuously variable transmission.
Equipment and updates
The Deluxe version came with a 190 mm front disc brake and a 12-inch front alloy wheel, which Honda claimed improved stability and braking. In 2009 HMSI announced combined braking and BS-III readiness, and in July 2018 an updated Aviator gained an LED headlamp and position lamp, a revised instrument console and a 4-in-1 lock with seat opener.
End of the line
The Aviator won Scooter of the Year at the NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards 2009, but it remained overshadowed by Honda’s higher-volume scooters. During the industry’s move to BS6 emissions in 2020 it was removed from HMSI’s website along with other models that had not been updated, and Honda replaced it with a new premium 110 cc product.
Design and features
- Premium positioning: above Honda’s entry-level Indian scooters.
- Front disc and 12-inch wheel: Deluxe equipment for better braking and stability.
- Combi-brake: introduced with the 2009 update.
- LED lighting: added in the 2018 revision.
Honda Aviator versions
- Standard: steel wheels and drum brakes.
- Deluxe: 190 mm front disc and 12-inch front alloy wheel.
- New Aviator (2009): combined braking and BS-III readiness.
- 2018 Aviator: LED headlamp, new console and 4-in-1 lock.
The Aviator sat above the Activa in Honda’s Indian range, next to the Dio. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda Aviator, English Wikipedia: launch, equipment, updates, discontinuation
