Honda Vietnam unexpectedly launches a new version of the SH.

The Japanese automaker in Vietnam has quietly added a matte black sport version to its lineup of the most expensive officially sold scooters in the Vietnamese market, the Honda SH300i ABS.

The Honda SH300i in matte black is more sporty.

Launched in late 2016, the SH300i ABS marked the first time Honda officially had a product that could "temporarily stand" alongside Vietnam's most expensive officially sold scooter, the Vespa 946. Prior to that, this model was only owned by a select few enthusiasts through private imports. Recently, Honda has added a new version of the SH300i with a more masculine and sporty matte black color.

In this version, the entire body is painted in matte black, a very popular color for scooters in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the Honda logo is painted in contrasting red, combined with black alloy wheels with red rims for a more striking look. Honda only changed the paint color; the design and equipment remain the same as the standard version launched in 2016. As always, this version is priced at 249 million VND, 1 million VND higher than the standard version.

To date, the SH300i ABS is not only the most expensive and well-equipped SH scooter model, but also the most powerful, offered by Honda in Vietnam. It uses a 279cc SOHC engine producing 24.8 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 25.5 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Additionally, it's equipped with several modern features such as LED lights, a smart key, a mobile charger, and ABS disc brakes on both wheels.

According to TNO