After the launch of the most-awaited 3rd generation KTM Duke 390, there are some more outstanding bikes in the queue to be launched soon. These bikes have opted for some tasteful engines, which are already a success in the Indian automobile market.

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TOP 5 BIKES LAUNCHES IN INDIA THIS YEAR

Customers from all types of bike categories are going to get something for them.

The five new motorcycles from well-known brands like Yamaha, Hero, and TVs Bajaja and Aprillia are ready to take the competition to a tougher level, and it will result in favoring Indian customers to have more vivid options in selecting in save segments with different brands that have confirmed launch dates for India.

1. Yamaha MT-03 and R3

Yamaha plans to launch the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in India by the middle of the following month, with their initial entry into the nation coming through the CBU route. They will have a six-speed transmission and a 321-cc parallel-twin engine.

While the MT-03 will compete against the KTM 390 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 310, Honda CB300 R, and other bikes, the R3 will go up against the KTM RC 390, the incoming Aprilia RS 457, the BMW G310 RR, and other bikes.

2. Hero Xpulse 300

Hero Xpulse will come with Rear mono shock suspension and front USD forks will be options for the new Hero XPulse 300.

Dual-disc brakes with dual-channel ABS are also equipped on the bike. The bike also features a broad seat and a sizable fuel tank.

However, the official specs have not yet been made public by the brand. All that is known about the bike is that it will feature robust off-road capability and sturdy hardware.

3. TVS 310 AVD

With a powerful engine and sturdy construction, it can handle a variety of terrain and is intended for both city riding and off-road excursions. The estimated price of the TVS Adventure 310 is Rs 2.15 lakh.

Choices of Colors Black, Red, and Silver Fuel System: Race-Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-FI) Engine displacement in cc (cooling liquid): 312.2 cc Peak Power of 34 HP at 9700 rpm 27.3 Nm of maximum torque at 7700 rpm

Quantity of Cylinders One Integrated High Energy Ignition System with a Dynamically Controlled Ignition Throttle System with a compression ratio of 10.9:1 Controlled by Electronic Means There are six gears in the RT slipper clutch, and the 7-plate design offers wet multi-plate mileage.

About 30 km/l is anticipated for the TVS Adventure 310’s mileage. Peak Velocity The TVS Adventure 310 is anticipated to reach a top speed of about 140 kmph.

4. Aprilia 457

Since the RS 457 is made locally at the Baramati plant in Maharashtra, Aprilia India started taking pre-orders for it a few weeks ago. It is anticipated to cost only about Rs. 3.8 lakh (ex-showroom).

With a brand-new 457 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine that produces about 47 PS, it is being exported from India to markets throughout the world.

https://apriliaindia.com/aprilia-rs-457

5. Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

Bajaj Auto has recently been launching a lot of vehicles since the Triumph 400s hit the market. The Chakan-based company plans to unveil the most potent Pulsar to date in the second quarter of 2024.

Meanwhile, a naked streetfighter based on the NS series is in the works. It will sit beneath the D400 and be powered by the same 373 cc liquid-cooled engine as the Dominar 400 and the former 390 Duke.

6. Kawasaki KLX 230

Kawasaki is planning to bring its entry-level road-legal dirt bike to India next year which will be a straight rival of Hero xpule 200. the bike will come with a liquid cool 230 cc engine with 18 bhp.

perhaps this power figure looks very minimal with such mid-size engine and the rest of the bikes in this segment produce more than 22 bhp approximately.

here weight of this bike plays such a crucial role which is only 130 kg curb weight, so power to weight ratio is a big positive factor which giver a powerful punch at any range of rpm.

kawasaki is introducing a new technology, an integrated rear brake fluid reservoir tank which is integrated with the rear swingarm. fuel tank capacity of this bike will be 7 liters to keep the bike’s weight very low.

seat height will be lower than the hero xpluse at 830 mm.

the price of Kawasaki klx will be approximately 3 to 3.3 lacs which is on the premium side as Hero xpulse 200 comes in half of its price.

Triumph speed 400

Bajaj Auto has recently been on a launch speed following the arrival of the Triumph 400s in the market. The Chakan-based company is gearing up to introduce its most powerful Pulsar model yet during the second quarter of 2024.

Additionally, a new naked streetfighter, part of the NS series, is currently under development.

Positioned below the D400, this upcoming model will be equipped with the same 373 cc liquid-cooled engine found in both the Dominar 400 and the previous 390 Duke bikes.

These upcoming bikes will offer enhanced features compared to the existing models with similar engine capacities in the Indian motorcycle market.

Conclusion

This year Indian customers are going to have plenty of option for their 300 to 400 cc segment bikes in all category and it is going to be a very tough competition for Indian and foreign motorcycle brands.

KTM is already providing value for money products in Indian market and this is going to impact prices of rest of bike brands and they have to keep it reasonable.

Recently most of the brands are introducing upgraded generation within same or very minimal price hike from their current prices where they added more features to the new variant or even changed entire look of existing model.

So it is quite possible if customers get a great deal on their new purchase where they pay even less money for new generation model which was sold with little higher amount of money in their previous generation models.

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