The year 2019 is proving to be an exciting year for motorcycle enthusiasts. This year we have already seen some amazing launches but the manufacturers have a few more in store. We have compiled a list of the most talked-about bikes that are about to be launched and will make motorcycle enthusiasts go weak at the knees.
Bajaj Pulsar AS 250
Since the Bajaj AS duo received an average response, Bajaj renewed their efforts to develop a new adventure-sport bike. Named the Bajaj Pulsar AS 250, the bike is going to have a fresh design. Since it’s going to feature a quarter-litre engine, we can expect the motorcycle to justify the AS (Adventure Sport) tag this time around.
Expected launch date: February 2020
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 1.4 lakh
Competitors: Hero Xpulse 200
Bajaj Pulsar RS 400
After the RS 200, Bajaj is coming up with its bigger sibling, the RS 400. Naturally, with higher displacement we can expect better performance. This bike is bound to appeal to Bajaj fans looking for more power.
Expected launch date: April 2020
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 1.7-2 lakh
Competitors: KTM RC 390
Benelli 402S
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli, is catching up in the Indian market after its association with the Mahavir Group and now with the Benelli 402S, the company is about to set the bar a bit higher. The bike looks quite similar to the Ducati Diavel, which in our opinion, will be a favourable factor for the 402S.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs. 3.8 lakh
Competitors: Bajaj Dominar 400
Benelli Leoncino
The Leoncino is Benelli’s take on the iconic scrambler motorcycles and we can expect both road- and off-road-biased variants. This 500-cc bike looks like it means business and seems ready to take on any road.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 4.5 lakh
Competitors: BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300
BMW S 1000 RR (2019)
This bike is definitely one of our favourites. The S 1000 RR has almost everything working in its favour. From the styling, to its electronics, and mind-blowing performance, everything about it feels cutting-edge and absolutely thrilling. Check out the full story here.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 20.5 lakh onwards
Competitors: The rest of the WSBK grid
CFMoto 250 SR
CFMoto, a Chinese bike manufacturer, have teased the production version based on their 250SR Concept and will probably come to India as well. Since Indian bike enthusiasts have a soft corner for sporty and fully-faired motorcycles, this could be the right approach for CFMoto. Read the full story here.
Expected launch date: November 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 2 lakh
Competitors: Honda CBR250, KTM RC 200, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro/950 S
After the immense success of the Ducati Multistrada line-up, the Italian bike manufacturer is going to expand the Multistrada family with the Multistrada 1260 Enduro and the Multistrada 950 S. This range of motorcycles from Ducati are potent machines on the road and quite capable off-road as well. Hence, we have high hopes from this duo too. Read our story here.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 19 lakh (1260 Enduro) and Rs 14.8 lakh (950S)
Competitors: BMW Adventure range, Honda Africa Twin, Kawasaki Versys, Triumph Tiger
Ducati Diavel 1260
For the love of cruising with style, Ducati have the Diavel family. The bike is a true Italian beauty and a great cruiser. Ducati have optimised the Diavel so that the performance and the cruiser capabilities will give the rider a “best of both worlds” feeling. The upcoming larger-displacement Diavel is sure to carry on the ethos of this stylish cruiser. Read our story on the bike here.
Expected launch date: August 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs. 16.6 lakh
Competitors: BMW R nineT
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Till date, Harley-Davidson have put forward some amazing cruisers and tourers. Now Harley are all set to launch another tourer bike, the Electra Glide. This motorcycle gets a touch of class and cool factor with ample chrome bits. Touring enthusiasts are sure to fall for this bike.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 25 lakh
Competitors: Honda Goldwing, Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring
Honda CB650R
The CB650R will supplement Honda’s middle weight range that is currently led by the CBR650R. The CB650R is a naked sport bike, unlike the fully-faired CBR650R and will surely improve Honda’s prospects in the country.
Expected launch date: June 2019
Expected price (ex-showroom): Rs 7.5 lakh
Competitors: Ducati Monster 797, Kawasaki Z650
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