We are almost done with the first half and yet, there are quite a few motorcycles yet to be launched. This year has been mostly about performance motorcycles with the likes of Triumph Street Triple, Ducati Monster 797, Ducati Multistrada 950 and the Honda Africa Twin being launched. BMW Motorrad too started its India operations and brought along all its performance motorcycles, of course, with the exception of the BMW G 310 R. Apart from the motorcycles we already listed out, we list out some of the most interesting upcoming bikes in 2017. We have also listed the expected launch dates and the expected pricing for these upcoming bikes in 2017.
1. TVS Apache RR 310S
Based on the TVS Akula concept showcased at the Auto Expo 2016, the TVS Apache RR 310S will be the first full-faired sportbike from TVS Motor Company. Ahead of the bike’s launch, the Apache RR 310S has also been spotted at an unnamed facility. The overall design lines of the production version have been toned down from the concept, and the production version will also give a miss to the carbon fibre bodywork, of course! The engine will be shared with the BMW G 310 R, a bike jointly developed by TVS and BMW Motorrad. On the BMW, 313 cc single-cylinder engine makes 34 bhp of power and 28 Nm of peak torque, while the exact specifications of the Apache RR 310 S is still unknown. But we expect it to be the same as on the G 310 R.
2. Benelli Tornado 302R
Pune-based DSK Motowheels is all set to launch the Benelli Tornado 302R soon, with booking already commenced across India, at a price of ₹ 10,000. The bike makes use of the same engine from the TNT 300 which is a naked motorcycle and that’s where the similarities end. The Tornado 302R gets new trellis frame, new swingarm and re-positioned footpegs as well. The 300 cc parallel twin engine makes around 38 bhp and 26.5 Nm of torque and is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The company will offer ABS as an optional feature. We believe the starting price to be around ₹ 3.5 lakh (ex-Delhi). It will go up against the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the Yamaha YZF R3.
3. Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled/Café Racer
After the launch of the new Monster 797 and the Multistrada 950, Ducati is now gearing up for the launch of two new iterations of the Scrambler, which are the Desert Sled and the Café Racer. Both these Scrambler variants have the same engine as the regular Scrambler which is the 803 cc L-twin motor that makes 74 bhp and 68 Nm of max torque. ABS is standard too. As the names suggest, the café racer is, well, a café racer which gets old-school styling and done in glossy black with gold accents. It gets features such as Pirelli Diablo Rosso II rubbers at front and rear ends, aluminium clip-on handlebars, Termignoni exhaust and typical bar-end rear view mirrors.
The Desert Sled is a bike which is primarily meant for off-road use and gets equipment such as long-travel suspension, re-inforced tubular frame, wire-spoke wheels and a slightly longer wheelbase as well along with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres instead of the Diablo Rosso II.
4. MV Agusta Brutale 800
We have been waiting for MV Agusta to launch the Brutale 800 in India for more than a year now. And thanks to MotoRoyale, the Indian representative of MV Agusta, will be bringing the 2017 model of the Brutale 800 to India hopefully by July 2017. Like all other MV Agusta models, the Brutale 800 too is a gorgeous motorcycle and gets oodles of presence with its sharp styling and design cues.
As far as equipment is concerned, the Brutale 800 gets the complete MVICS electronics suite which includes engine braking control, 3-step ABS and an 8-step traction control system. Slipper clutch, quick-shifter and exotic bit such as Marzocchi 43 mm USD forks upfront and a Sachs unit at the rear. The 2017 Brutale 800 features a 799 cc 3-cylinder engine which makes 108.5 bhp and 83 Nm of peak torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. We believe that the prices will be northwards of ₹ 13 lakh. Upon its launch, it will go up against the likes of the Triumph Street Triple S and the Kawasaki Z900.
5. Hero Xtreme 200S
Hero hasn’t updated any of the 200 cc and above products in a few years, and the company is expected to launch the new Xtreme 200S in 2017. It has been a while since Hero brought out a product above 150cc and with rapid growth in the 200-250 cc space, Hero could well launch the Xtreme 200S within the coming months. The Hero Xtreme 200S was first showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, and powered by a 200cc, single-cylinder engine, making around 18 bhp and 17 Nm. The Xtreme 200S will get disc brakes at both ends and be optionally fitted with ABS. The model showcased at the Auto Expo has LED pilot lamps, LED tail lamps along with a dual-coloured seat as well. The Hero Xtreme 200S is expected to be priced between ₹ 90,000 and ₹ 1, 10,000 and launched sometime later in 2017.
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