Here Are The Best Tyres For Honda XBlade

Honda XBlade is an entry-level performance street bike that comes with an aggressive appearance and sits below Hornet 2.0. Here are the complete details for the tyres and wheels of this bike.

• Honda XBlade is a performance street bike of the 160cc segment.
• The Honda XBlade comes with 80/100-17 and 130/70-17 tyres-sized tubeless tyres and 17-inch alloy wheels.
• The bike features aggressive styling with a robo-faced LED headlight, sculpted tank design and razor-edged tail light.
• The motorcycle features a digital instrument cluster and a comfortable long seat. 
• The bike employs the same engine as working in the CB Unicorn.
• The XBlade competes against Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and Yamaha FZ Fi.

Many motorcycle brands have been trying their hands in the entry-level performance space, and Honda isn’t an exception. After launching the CB Unicorn and the jazzy CB Hornet series, the Japanese brand launched another bike in the 160cc space to give a fresh option to the masses in terms of aggressive styling and decent performance.

The brand came up with XBlade in 2018, which was re-introduced in 2020 owing to BS6 regulations. The sharp-looking and chiselled bike presently sit in between Unicorn 160 and the Hornet 2.0. The bike comes with an aggressive sculpted tank with noticeable extensions, while the robotic lends it a mean look.

The overall design of the XBlade remains identical, however, the tank shrouds now get furnished in the same colour as the rest of the body paint, with the tank and tail sections featuring fresh graphics. The motorcycle is equipped with a more aerodynamic belly pan, LED headlight, and LED taillight. 

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The digital instrument cluster has been updated and now also includes a gear-position indicator and service-due alert. Moreover, there are changes to the switchgear that now host the engine start/stop button and hazard light switch. The bike features a single-piece seat, which is one of the longest in its segment and a groovy grab rail for pillion riders. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, bias ply tyres and a dual outlet muffler for a sporty look.

The latest model comes with slightly updated power. The 162.7cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled, counterbalanced motor is also doing its duty in Unicorn. The engine produces 13.86PS and 14.7Nm torque, which is a little 0.94PS and 0.7Nm more than the Unicorn. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Other mechanics remains the same as the bike continues to be suspended on the same traditional telescope fork at the front and preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. The bike features disc brakes at both ends, with single channel-ABS at the front. It was also available with a single-disc brake.

The Xblade comes in four colour options, including Strontium Silver Metallic, Matte Steel Black Metallic, Sports Red, and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic. Honda XBlade is pitted against Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and Yamaha FZ Fi in the segment. 

Honda XBlade Tyres & Wheels

Honda XBlade is a bike that defies the ordinary with its striking design and practicality. With the perfect amalgamation of aesthetics and performance, the bike features 80/100-17 and 130/70-17 tyres and excellent suspension levels that make the city manoeuvring easy with decent cornering, grip and handling. The tyres are best in terms of tackling imperfect road conditions in India, filled with potholes, bumps and breakers.

The XBlade is not a bike with racetrack ambitions, however, from a pure urban perspective, the performance will never disappoint, if not leave you thrilled. Besides the fast enough city cut and thrust, the bike feels planted on the highways with excellent stability, complemented by 17-inch alloy wheels.

Tyre Options & Price

Honda XBlade is a special bike that exudes styling and bank-on entry-level performance adequate for budget-conscious buyers. Similarly, the tyres are also available in a reasonable price range that is well-suited to every class of buyer. The tyres are made available by numerous domestic and international brands, which are offering tyres through online and offline mediums.

We have also crunched the top five models in the list below. You can choose any one of these based on your brand choice and price.

Best Tyre Options for Honda XBlade front 80/100-17 Size

Best Tyre Options for Honda XBlade rear 130/70-17 Size

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