Upcoming Bikes

Kawasaki Versys 650 Overview

Kawasaki, the Japanese two-wheeler company, has lately launched the Ninja H bike in India and is soon going to release Versys 650 as the company has already imported this touring bike to India for homogenization. It is the younger sibling of the more powerful Versys 1000 and offers a smooth performance. The design of this motorcycle is inspired from Versys 1000 and this edition sports dual headlights, LED tail lights, bigger fuel tank and many more impressive features. It is fairly comfortable to ride with raised handlebars and spacious looking stepped saddle that helps in achieving an upright riding position. It also offers height adjustable windshield that is also seen on Versys 1000.
The bike will offers a commendable performance to its powerful 649cc, parallel-twin , four-stroke, fuel injected liquid cool engine that would develop a maximum power of 71.08bhp and a peak torque of 64Nm. This engine is the same as that found on Ninja 650 and ER-6N model. The motorcycle has been tuned for both wilderness and regular tarmac. The front USD suspension along with the off-set rear monoshock offers a fairly smooth and comfortable ride. Night visibility is aided with the dual headlight unit. It sports dual pedal discs upfront and single rotor disc brakes at the rear for powerful braking. The 170mm of ground clearance makes it clear all the bumps with ease. It is comfortable for both the rider and the pillion and is fast enough for Indian roads. It would make for an excellent mid-level touring bike in India that would be perfect for both comfortable as well as fast for long distance travelling.
Kawasaki Versys 650 is likely to be launched by the end of this year.

Expected price: 5,00,000...5,50,000

Mahindra Mojo Overview

Mahindra's foray into premium sporty bike segment is a decent effort. While some might finds its looks a bit strange, and name a bit tongue-in-cheek, there is no denying the fact hat bike will grab attention. Mahindra is known for its robust vehicles, which can take a bit of knocking and yet are loaded to the gills. Expect nothing less from Mojo too, considering this is going to be the flagship of Mahindra's range. Check out the Duke 200 and 390, CBR 250R and Suzuki's new Inazuma before you bet your bucks on the Mojo.
The Mojo is powered by a single cylinder 300cc engine, good for a claimed 26bhp. Combined with a rather ok 160 kg weight, expect good pull. The engine should be smooth, but don't expect Japanese level smoothness. The transmission is up to the mark six speed unit. Should work seamlessly but again in terms of smoothness might not match up to the Suzukis and Hondas of the world.

Expected price: 1,40,000...1,80,000

Hyosung GD250R Overview

The Hyosung GD250R was showcased in the Auto Expo and had given a breathtaking visual treat to the audience. This could be one of the best makes of the manufacturer. With many riding enthusiasts fixed their eyes onto the launch of this model, it is time to know more about the technology behind it and stunning design that makes it outstanding than rest of the crowd.
The new GD250R is a street naked quarter litre bike and is powered by a liquid cooled 249cc engine producing 27bhp and 24Nm of torque. The engine unit is mated to a six-speed transmission. Design wise the GD250R is a stunning streetfighter and bears sharper cues and design than even the Duke 200. The manufacturer has indeed put in a lot of effort in making this piece a unique one.
This bike is ideal for all the long drives as well as daily city riding. It comes with the perfect ground clearance and a good seating makes the bike perfect to commute on daily. The GD250R also gets a decent suspension mechanism with 37 mm inverted forks up front and a mono shock at the rear.
Handling this bike is easy and it could be well managed. For braking it is equipped with petal disc brakes at both ends and the motorcycle tips the scales at 145 kgs. It is expected to be brought in through the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route in India. This bike is likely to be priced around Rs 1.6 - 1.9 lakh and has no competition in the segment at the said price range. There's lot of expectation about its performance amongst Indian consumers as it is a 250cc bike.

Expected price: 1,70,000...1,90,000

Benelli Tre K 1130 Overview

Benelli has ventured into the Indian automobile market with its distinct Italian styled motorcycle. The new upcoming model Benelli Tre K 1130 is the complete motorcycle and the best bike this Italian firm could offer. The riding of the bike is so comfortable that it could literally be considered as an all purpose bike.
The most interesting part about Benelli Tre K 1130 is that it is very versatile. Such a thing could hardly be seen any other high end bikes. It is bestowed with features that make you comfortable even when the ride is too long. It comes with an upright riding position, soft suspension, comfy seat and also has decent wind protection.
The Benelli Tre K is equipped with supple suspension mechanism that offers lots of control enabling safe and smooth riding. The vehicle is incorporated with an in-line-three-cylinder engine with 1030cc. A similar engine is in the Caf? Racer, TNT and Tornado but for the Tre K is retuned for mid-range usability.
There are a couple of other interesting features such as the swingarm making it look a bit funky. The braking mechanism in this bike is an efficient one with Marzocchi forks, Brembo brakes and an Extreme Tech rear shock come as standard. This bike has a tough competition from the Ducati Multistrada.

Expected price: 2,10,000...2,20,000

Hero Hastur Overview

Hero MotoCorp had proved that the latest event was quite happening -the 2014 auto expo wherein a lot of new launches were showcased. Thus had indeed left many onlookers surprised. One of the biggest attractions among them was the Hastur, a street fighter bike jointly engineered by Hero and its partner, EBR.
The Hastur gets a yellowish trellis steel tube chassis with an aluminum sub frame, extending the swing are giving a rough look to the bike. The tank is huge and complements the minimalist bodywork. The seating looks really comfortable and smooth.
The Hastur is powered by a four-stroke 620cc parallel-twin engine that generates 79bhp and 72Nm of torque. The liquid-cooled engine is skillfully mated to six-speed gearbox. Other features such as cartridge type transmission which enables efficient power transfer, controlled swirl injection and counter rotating crankshaft ensures the blend of EBR technology in the Hastur. Braking is managed by four-pot radial-mount discs in the front and a single-piston disc at the rear.
The Hastur is equipped with twin projector beam headlamps with LED DRLs and LED tail lamps. The bike will be locally produced and could be priced very competitively in the Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. This vehicle would be competing against Hyosung GT 650N and the Ducati Monster 695.

Expected price: 4,00,000...4,20,000

Bajaj Pulsar 400CS Overview

First unveiled at the Auto Expo in Delhi in 2014, Bajaj 400 CS, the concept cruiser from Bajaj is touted to be the first cruiser sports from the Pulsar Portfolio. It will be Bajajs largest displacement naked bike. With the rising trend of leisure biking in India, it is sure to please the customers as it comes with an affordable price tag.
Bajaj 400 CS will be based on 200NS silhouette but will be bigger in proportion. The bike has an aggressive front profile with a brand new headlamp. The tank of this beast would be muscular in looks and it will also come with a digital console along with gear shift indicator with white back light. It would be powered by a 375cc engine that is expected to churn out around 40bhp of power and feature fuel injection technology. The basis architecture of the engine would be shared with the KTM Duke 390. It will come with inverted telescopic chocks up front. The bike is likely to be available in both ABS and non-ABS versions.
Bajaj 400 CS is expected to be a big performance machine. The performance is expected to be highly reliable and it will also be easy to run and maintain. It will offer a relaxed driving position due to its conventional single seat , single piece handle bar and easily reachable foot-rests and it will be ideal for touring as well as city usage.
Bajaj Pulsar 400 CS will come at a premium price over the regular Pulsar models. It will be available between the price range of Rs. 1.7 lakh to Rs. 1.9 lakh and thus would be quite affordable.
Though nothing is confirmed form the company as yet, Bajaj 400 CS might burn the Indian roads by the end of first quarter of next year.

Expected price: 1,70,000...1,90,000