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POP 110i ES 2025: the brand's smallest, most affordable and best-selling motorcycle in Brazil is updated

Honda's history is marked by technical and marketing audacity, proven by models that won over customers both for their high technology and their perfect adaptation to their needs. A quick look at the brand's history places the Honda CB 750 Four, from 1968, as the ultimate example, possessing unparalleled technology in its time, which shed light on the motto, 'The Power of Dreams'.

However, impressing the world through the glamorous 'Four' was only possible because of another bold move, which appeared a decade earlier: the Honda Cub, an incomparable sales success that is at the root of Honda's power as a motorcycle manufacturer. And it is exactly the concept of simplicity, economy, durability and construction quality that guided the creation of the Honda Cub that gave rise to the Pop, in Brazil. Launched in 2007, the smallest and most affordable of the motorcycles produced at the Manaus, AM, factory. It fits the needs of Brazilians like a glove, eager to achieve simple, practical and, above all, economical mobility, both in acquisition and in everyday life.

In almost two decades, Honda Pop followed the same path, which has the word 'ease' as its guiding thread: ease of riding, ease of acquisition, ease of maintenance and ease of resale. The Pop is everyone's favorite - the first motorcycle of 67% of its owners -, with emphasis on the large proportion of women, no less than 40% of the model's users. To serve this legion of admirers, the 5th generation of Pop arrives, which can be defined with a simple phrase: even easier!

General details of the model...The Honda Pop 110i ES is characterized by the adoption of a new engine, which preserves the same architecture as the previous one, but with a significant increase in power (6%) and torque (5%), which are part of the common pillar to all Pops, reflected in fuel economy, reliability and durability.

The introduction of the four-speed semi-automatic transmission system and the electric starter represent a relevant evolution point. Already widely known to Honda customers for always equipping Honda Biz, the four-speed rotary semi-automatic transmission will significantly increase the ease of riding.

The electric starter brings the convenience of starting the engine via a simple button located on the right handle, an undeniable aspect of practicality and comfort, which will be especially appreciated by beginner motorcyclists who, as we have seen, represent a large portion of Pop users.

Another important aspect brought by the new Honda Pop 110i ES engine concerns the environment, with technical changes aimed at a significant reduction in harmful emissions into the environment. In comparison with the old engine, the emission of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and evaporative emissions reached levels that fully exceeded the Promot 5 requirements.

As for the cycling part, the Honda Pop 110i ES maintained the robust tubular steel chassis, with telescopic suspension at the front and a two-shock absorber system at the rear. The braking is of the CBS - Combined Brake System type, with drums on both wheels - 17 inches at the front and 14 inches at the rear -, shod with Michelin Pilot Street 2 tires. The dry weight remained unchanged, 87 kg.

The essentiality of Pop's design, one of its most striking characteristics, has been fully preserved. In fact, the minimalism of the surfaces that protect the chassis and components such as the tank, battery and electronic systems has always been valued precisely because it does not imply high costs in the event of falls or minor accidents. The identification of the new Honda Pop 110i ES will be primarily due to the striking graphics on the sides and on the fairing above the headlight, as well as the new exhaust system, shorter, completely black, and the same chromatic treatment dedicated to the lower tubes of the front suspension.

Design & practical aspects...The designers' primary desire when conceiving the Honda Pop 110i ES was to avoid any type of excess, a pattern that has been strictly followed since the pioneering 2007 model. The result is a singular, coherent personality with the concept of simplicity intended for the practical use of the motorcycle.

A highlight of the Pop is the seat, with large dimensions and a shape that favors comfort, as it should be on a motorcycle intended for multiple and intensive uses. The choice of textured coating aimed not only to limit the possibility of the rider's body and pillion sliding when braking - remembering that the Pop, unlike other motorcycles, does not have the natural support point provided by the tank - but also to offer a differentiator aesthetic, with a strong entity.

The aforementioned minimalism of the plastic surfaces is ‘broken’ by creases and recesses, which add dynamism to the design and serve as elements to reinforce the structure. In this aspect, it is important to mention the positioning of the turn signals, which are adherent and therefore less subject to damage.

Tubular steel straps for passengers serve as support when traveling in pairs, as well as serving as a practical and robust anchor point for tying down small loads or luggage to the rear of the seat. It has the feature of tilting at the front by unlocking it with a key on the left side, giving access to the fuel tank, battery, tool kit and helmet holder.

The Pop 110i ES handlebar lock is installed under the front suspension bracket. The handlebar lock key is the same one that unlocks the seat and allows the engine to start, using the switch located next to the instrument panel.

Engine...The engine of the Pop 110i ES is a single-cylinder air-cooled engine, with a small but important difference in relation to the engine that equipped the Pop 110i. Now the cubic capacity is 109.5 cm³ compared to 109.1 cm³. This new figure derives from the different measurements adopted in the diameter and stroke of the piston, 47.0 x 63.1 mm in the current engine, while in the previous engine these measurements were 50 x 55.6 mm. The choice to increase the stroke to the detriment of the piston diameter in the new Pop engine highlights the option for an engine with 'subsquare' measurements, which in technical jargon means favoring torque, increasing fuel utilization and offering smoother operation.

The 6% gain in power (from 7.90 hp to 8.43 hp, always at 7,250 rpm) and 5% in torque (from 0.90 kgfm to 0.94 kgfm, always at 5,000 rpm) resulted in better response to accelerator commands and engine operation with lower vibration index. Power by the PGM-FI electronic injection system, introduced in 2015 through the 3rd generation of Pop, guarantees regular operation even in the most varied geographical, climate and fuel conditions.

It is important to remember that one of the main objectives of introducing the new engine in the Pop is to fully meet the requirements of the Promot 5, maintaining the same dynamic performance, fuel economy and durability. The emission standard achieved by the Pop 110i ES not only meets the established standard, but largely exceeds it, with a 400% reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, 360% in hydrocarbons (HC), 294% in oxides nitrogen (NOx) and 150% in evaporative emissions.

Equipped with a four-speed semi-automatic and rotary transmission system, the new Pop 110i ES has eliminated the need to manage the clutch lever, an important aspect especially for newly qualified and/or inexperienced motorcyclists. Another detail that makes a difference is the rotary system, which allows you to shift from 4th gear to neutral, making driving even easier. In addition to this factor, the nature of the system implies a longer useful life of the transmission as a whole, which will result in savings in terms of maintenance.

Cycling... Reconciling agility, robustness and ease of riding is a tripod of qualities that has always been present at Pop, responsible for the popularity of the model and its renowned versatility in the most diverse types of use.

A key element in this context is the steel monocoque chassis, whose simple architecture is coherent with the project. The steering column and the anchor point of the rear suspension balance shaft are connected by a robust steel tube with a circular section, to which the engine is fixed in the central and rear part.

The suspension set is simple and efficient: at the front, the telescopic suspension provides 100 mm of travel to the 17-inch wheel, fitted with a 60/100 tire. At the rear, the system is a twin-shock system with 83 mm of travel. The 14-inch rear wheel has a tire size of 80/100.

The CBS - Combined Brake System brakes, or simply Combi Brake, are drum brakes, measuring 110 mm in diameter. The safety of CBS braking, especially for beginner motorcyclists, is combined with ease of maintenance and low cost.

The reduced weight, an original characteristic of the Pop, remains unchanged in this 5th generation. Even with the arrival of electric starting and the new semi-automatic transmission system, the dry weight remains 87 kg. In practice, the Pop's lightness means ease of piloting, fuel economy and even safety, as braking is also favored. Another positive factor is the height of the seat in relation to the ground, which in the new Honda Pop 110 ES has been reduced to 745 mm (previously 749 mm), contributing to better control and a feeling of security.

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