BMW F850 GS
BMW Motorrad is certainly keen to grab a good share in the Indian premium bike market and the German company is preparing to launch several new products here. One of them is going to be the BMW F850 GS that was displayed at the EICMA 2017. The bike is recently displayed at the 2018 New Delhi Auto Expo ahead of its commercial launch here.
This high performance premium bike has replaced the old F800 GS in the BMW Motorrad’s portfolio. Upon arrival in the Indian market, it could be priced around Rs. 14.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Considering the fact that demands for premium high performance bikes are increasing in domestic market, this model could see a good amount of takers here.
Speaking about the design of this high performance premium bike, it comes drawing inspiration from other GS models from the Bavarian two-wheeler giant. A raised beak like front cowl, sharp and powerful headlamp, a tall windshield, fully digital instrument cluster, chunky and large capacity fuel tank is there. Tank scoops give this bike a sculpted appearance.
A low positioned seat along with wide handlebars offer great control over the bike. Seat has been designed to offer comfortable riding experience. Narrow tail section of the bike comes fitted with split grab rails, LED taillight. The all-aluminium exhaust muzzle is positioned at one side of the bike and it comes with a raised stance compared to conventional bikes. Overall, this bike appears with a very aggressive look.
On the powertrain front, BMW F850 GS gets the same 853 cc engine that works in F750 GS. This engine is capable of churning out 96 PS of peak power and 92 Nm of peak torque. This means, the F850 GS generates 18 PS and 9 Nm more than the smaller bike. For transmission duty, the bike relies on a 6-speed gearbox and there are several riding modes. It runs on multispoke wheels wrapped with meaty off-road focused tyres.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 14.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
2018 Ducati Monster 821
Ducati has received pretty good response in Indian market within short span after its entry to the premium motorcycle space of the country. The bike manufacturer is gearing up to bring some exciting models here and one of them is the new Monster 821 that was revealed couple of months back. Ducati discontinued the previous Monster 821 in India as it was not complying with BS-IV emission norm. The new model comes with some design tweaks and complying with new emission norm as well.
Speaking about the styling updates in the upcoming new Ducati Monster 821, this bike gets a new headlamp inspired by the Monster 1200. It also sports new TFT colour display at instrument cluster that some other models like Multistrada 950 and Supersport S have missed.
The wide handlebars, muscular chunky fuel tank with large capacity, low positioned rider seat, flowing and narrow tail section with sleek LED taillight are there. The bike gets twin barrel exhaust system with metal finished tip. This bike features an all-black engine block that enhances the aggressiveness further.
Upcoming Ducati Monster 821 runs on black alloy wheels that come wrapped with meaty high performance tyres. Stopping power is delivered by disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The disc brakes come combined with dual channel ABS. Up front it gets upside down forks doing suspension duty. Overall, this bike appears very aggressive and muscular from every angle.
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On the powertrain front, Ducati Monster 821 gets energy from the same 821 cc 90 degree V-twin engine that is capable of kicking out 111.5 PS of peak power and 86 Nm of peak torque. This means, the new updated model churns out 2 PS of extra power and 2.4 Nm of extra torque output compared to the previous model. Expect the upcoming updated model to be priced bit higher over the older version. In that case, it could be priced at around Rs. 12 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 12 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Ducati Panigale V4
Ducati has unveiled its all-new flagship model Panigale V4 at the stage of EICMA 2017 in Milan, Italy. The bike grabbed attention of everyone with its overall appearance and the performance capability as well. This bike comes carrying a design and powertrain that has been inspired by MotoGP. Clearly, it is meant for those customers who want sheer power and performance from their machine on two wheels.
In terms of design, the bike comes very attractive looking with its fully faired appearance. The bike features twin sharp looking LED headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. The wing mirrors come with integrated LED turn indicators. There is a long windshield and the bike sports fully digital instrument cluster showing various informations.
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A large fuel tank is there adding masculinity to the machine. The low positioned seat is there combined with ergonomic design and the seat is covered with Alcantara that adds appeal to the bike. A narrow tail section is there with LED taillight sitting at rear tip. This bike comes combining several latest technologies along with an engine and design also, which is meant to deliver a stunning performance.
On the powertrain front, Ducati Panigale V4 draws energy from a 1,103 cc Desmosedici-derived liquid-cooled V4 engine that is capable of churning out massive 217 PS of peak power and 123.5 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duty is done by a 6-speed gearbox that comes with Ducati Quick Shift technology to offer seamless shifting experience.
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Interesting fact about this bike is that, power output of the model can be increased to 226 PS by using the titanium racing exhaust developed by Akrapovic as per Ducati Corse specifications. This bike is expected to launch in India sometime next year and it will be brought here as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). It could be priced around Rs. 50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 is one of the high performance premium bikes ready to be launched here. This bike is basically nothing but a rebadged Multistrada 1200 with a bigger and more powerful engine that has been derived from the Ducati XDiavel. This all-new Multistrada 1260 comes available in three different variants and what’s more surprising, the bigger engine emits lesser particles compared to the 1200 cc motor.
In terms of design, the high performance premium bike comes with a muscular and aggressive appearance that grabs attention very easily. There is a beak like front cowl blended perfectly with all-LED headlamps. The tall windshield enhances riding comfort for the rider. There is a fully digital instrument cluster as well, which increases the premiumness of this bike.
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Wide handlebars combined with ergonomic design and low positioned riding seat enhances the riding comfort and offers the rider greater control over the machine. The handlebars come with wing mirrors fitted to them. A sculpted looking fuel tank is there adding masculinity to the Multistrada 1260. A split and stepped up pillion rider seat is also there with narrow tail section and it gets a full LED taillight as well.
Twin barrel exhaust is there fitted to the right side of the bike. 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 runs on bold looking alloy wheels that come wrapped with meaty high performance tyres. Stopping power is delivered by large disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels that come combined with win channel ABS. To protect the engine block from scratch there is a metal shield fitted to the bottom. It comes equipped with several advanced high end technologies.
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The bike comes fitted with high performance suspension set up ensuring a comfortable riding experience. On the powertrain front, 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 gets a 1,262 cc twin cylinder liquid-cooled engine that is capable of churning out 160.2 PS of peak power and 129.5 Nm of peak torque. This means the engine generates 6 PS of peak power and 1.5 Nm of peak torque extra compared to the previous motor. Expect the bike to be priced at around Rs. 16.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 16.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Ducati Scrambler is one of widely popular motorcycle range from the Italian premium bike brand. In India too, this bike range has received pretty good response within short pan after introduction. The latest model in the lineup is going to be the Ducati Scrambler 1100 that was unveiled at the 2017 EICMA in Milan. The bike is expected to arrive here sometime in 2018.
This bigger Ducati Scrambler gets its styling inspiration from the Scrambler 800. However, the Scrambler 1100 appears bit larger than the smaller Scrambler. This bike gets a large headlamp, round shaped instrument cluster with fully digital display. The wide handlebars are designed to offer greater control to the rider. The large fuel tank, seats are also designed to imitate the other Scrambler models.
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Both the rider and pillion rider get well cushioned seat to ensure comfortable riding experience. Rear of the bike gets a narrow tail section with all-LED taillight. Exhaust of this bike is positioned right below the seat. It runs on multispoke wheels that come wrapped with meaty tyres. Braking power comes from twin disc brakes fitted to the front wheels and a single rear disc brake.
For suspension duty upcoming Ducati Scrambler 1100 gets USD front forks. Power source for this bike is a tried and tested 1,079 cc L-twin air cooled engine that is capable of churning out 87.2 PS of peak power and 88 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duty is done by a 6-speed gearbox and the bike also comes with ride-by-wire throttle.
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Three different riding modes are there adding zing to the bike. These are Active, Journey and City. This bike comes with several advanced technologies and safety features as well. The cornering ABS, four stage traction control system are among them. The bike weighs 211 kg and its 15-litre fuel tank ensures a long running range without refueling. Pricing of this bike is expected to be at around Rs. 12 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), when it arrives here in the first half of 2018.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 12 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Kawasaki ZX-10R SE
Kawasaki is a very well established bike brand in the country for quite long time. Keen to grab a bigger share in the premium segment of Indian motorcycle market, this Japanese brand is aiming to launch several new and exciting products here. One of them is going to be the ZX-10R SE that will be the new member of the Kawasaki ZX-10 family.
This high performance premium bike is expected to be launched in India sometime in 2018 and it could be priced at around Rs. 20 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Compared to the other models in the range like ZX-10R and ZX-10RR, this bike comes equipped with several latest high end technologies meant for improving performance and safety along with riding comfort.
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The Kawasaki ZX-10R SE gets a stunning sculpted appearance. This fully faired sportbike gets an all-black look. Up front, the sharp twin headlamps are combined with a sleek look and a tall windshield. There is a fully digital instrument cluster. The aerodynamic fairing adds not only masculinity but style as well. There is a chunky fuel tank that blends perfectly to the fairing and the rider seat as well.
A narrow and sleek tail section boasts LED taillight. The green accents at various parts add zing combining with the black paint scheme. This bike runs on black alloy wheels. For braking duty, it relies on large twin disc brakes fitted to the front wheel and a single disc brake at rear. The disc brakes come combined with dual channel ABS enhancing efficiency and safety of the bike. Up front it gets upside down forks doing suspension duty.
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Upcoming Kawasaki ZX-10R SE is well capable of churning out 209.9 PS of peak power and 113.5 Nm of peak torque. Among the advanced technologies available in this bike are Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS), which is am electronic semi-active suspension.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 20 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
Kawasaki Ninja a very popular sportsbike range in the world of high performance bikes. In India too, the Japanese premium bike brand has seen pretty impressive success with Ninja range. Now, the bike manufacturer has developed a tourer based on Ninja H2 that was showcased at the EICMA 2017 in Milan. This model is expected to arrive in the Indian market sometime next year.
Upon arrival here, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX is certainly going to be a very exciting product in the brand’s portfolio. Despite being based on the Kawasaki Ninja H2, this tourer model comes wearing a much larger and sharper fairing that certainly adds zing to the model. It features a very sculpted looking front fascia incorporating a all-LED headlamp. The tall visor, side scoops, sculpted fairing are the design elements that add masculinity to the model. Instrument cluster and switch gear are same as the Ninja H2.
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A chunky and muscular fuel tank combined with low positioned riding seat along with a well cushioned splitted and stepped up rear seat are there to ensure comfortable riding experience for both the rider and the pillion rider as well. A narrow tail section along with LED taillight and split grab rail is visible at the back. The exhaust in this bike is comes as sculpted looking and gets aluminium plating.
This sportsbike runs on black alloy wheels wrapped with meaty high performance tyres. Stopping power is delivered by twin disc brakes at the front wheel and a single rear disc brake is there as well. USD front forks are there up front doing suspension duty.
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On the powertrain front, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX gets a 998 cc inline four supercharged engine that is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is well capable of churning out 200 PS of peak power and 134 Nm of peak torque. Kawasaki claims, this engine is tuned to deliver smoother power delivery compared to the bike on which it is based, the Ninja H2. The bike manufacturer also claims that this sports tourer is much more efficient compared to the Z1000SX.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 22 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
2018 Triumph Tiger 800
British premium bike manufacturer Triumph uncovered the all new Tiger 800 at the EICMA 2017 in Milan. This bike comes as more powerful and technologically advanced compared to the previous version. The bike maker claims, the new model has received more than 200 updates to the engine and chassis. However, the power and torque output remain same as the previous model.
The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 is expected to arrive here sometime next year. The adventure bike looks very aggressive in its new guise. It gets twin powerful and high illuminator headlamps. There is a tall windshield offering comfortable riding experience. The new Triumph Tiger 800 receives fully digital instrument cluster reflecting premiumness. There is a chunky and large fuel tank that not only offers a good running range without refueling, but also gives the bike a masculine stance.
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A low positioned rider seat and stepped up pillion rider seat is there. The narrow tail section features split grab rails, LED taillight and provision for fitting hard luggage box at sides. The raised chunky exhaust not only increases this bike’s aggressiveness, but reflects practicality as well.
2018 Triumph Tiger 800 runs on black alloy wheels wrapped with off-road focused tyres. For braking duty, this bike relies on twin disc brakes up front and there is a single rear disc brake as well. A skid plate is there at the bottom offering protection to the engine block. For suspension duty, this adventure bike gets USD front forks.
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Power source for 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 is the same engine as before. It is capable of churning out 95 PS of peak power at 9,250 rpm and 79 Nm of peak torque at 7,850 rpm. Therefore power and torque output is same as before. It gets a 22% lighter exhaust compared to the previous model and it certainly enhances performance better than before. There are total of six different riding modes on offer from the bike.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 13 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
2018 Honda CB1000R
Honda is known for making some stunning motorcycles and the Japanese brand is ready to bring its latest product 2018 CB1000R here sometime next year. This bike is a neo sports café racer that was revealed at EICMA 2017 in concept form. The concept bike showcased a perfect blend between modern naked street fighter bikes and retro café racer design. The bike comes with a strong road presence that grabs attention at the very first glimpse.
The concept bike was displayed with a round shaped headlamp that gets an integrated circular LED ring as well. The fully digital display at instrument cluster enhances its premiumness. A chunky and muscular fuel tank is there offering large capacity that will ensure the bike runs a long range without refueling. Along with the ergonomic design and wide handlebars, seat of this model has been designed to offer great control to the rider over the machine.
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The seat also offers comfortable riding experience to the rider. A narrow and classic café racer pattern tail section is there. It gets an all-LED taillight adding more appeal. The twin barrel exhaust comes sporting all aluminium plating on it. Honda CB1000R’s engine block is completely blackened and portrays a naked look that makes it very aggressive looking alongside enhancing style further.
On the powertrain front, this neo sports café racer will come drawing energy from Fireblade’s 998 cc inline four cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. But this engine will be differently tuned to churn out 145 PS of peak power and 104 Nm of peak torque. It will have three different riding modes as well and there will be ride-by-wire throttle.
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For braking duty, this bike will use dual 310 mm front disc brakes and there will be 256 mm single disc brake fitted to the rear wheel. These disc brakes will come combined with dual channel ABS. Apart from highly powerful ensuring great performance, this bike will come equipped with several advanced high end technologies to improve performance.
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Honda has unveiled the all-new Africa Twin Adventure Sports at EICMA 2017 in Milan. The adventure bike comes with a lean yet aggressive stance. Honda has introduced couple of design tweaks to this bike to make it more comfortable for the rider as well as technologically more advanced as well to enhance the performance. The high performance premium bike is expected to launch here sometime next year and it could be priced slightly higher compared to the previous model.
Speaking about its design, the bike features twin LED projector headlamps that offer great illumination. The black cladding highlighting the headlamps adds zing to the bike. There is a tall windshield that ensures comfortable riding experience to the rider. It gets fully digital instrument cluster adding premiumness, while the muscular fuel tank comes with impressive fuel capacity of 24-litre, ensuring a long range without refueling.
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Honda has increased the fuel tank capacity by 5.4-litre over the standard model. The bike gets a revised seat that comes lowered to offer better riding stance along with comfort and good control over the machine. The heated grips too are there to increase riding comfort and control, while knuckle guards are there with integrated LED turn indicators. Apart from that, there are wider footpegs and bigger slump guard.
Tail section of the upcoming Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports gets LED taillight, split grab rail and a flat pillion seat. Exhaust comes raised and wears aluminium plating on it. The bike runs on multispoke wheels wrapped with meaty tyres. Braking duty is done by twin petal disc brakes at the front wheel, while rear gets a single disc brake. Suspension of the bike has been increased by 22 mm.
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The Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports gets power from 998 cc parallel-twin, liquid cooled engine that is capable of churning out 95 PS of peak power and 98.9 Nm of peak torque. Its new exhaust ensures better performance from the bike. It gets quickshifter and ride-by-wire technology. Also, the bike features 7-stage traction control system. It could be priced around Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Expected India Launch: 2018
Expected India Price: Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)