India’s biggest automotive event is here and with it comes with an array of scooters and motorcycles from several different auto manufacturers from across the world. The biannual Auto Expo gives us a glimpse of what is to come from almost every auto manufacturer in the industry in the coming months and is a good place to judge how the industry as a whole would evolve over the next two years.
There will be several products which will be launched at the 2018 Auto Expo. There will also be several scooters and motorcycles which may not be launched but will be showcased in their production-ready avatars and there will be some very interesting concepts for sure too.
We have put together a list of two-wheelers that you should keep an eye out for.
Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0
Definitely one of the most exciting and looked forward to launches of the year – the all-new R15. Called the R15 V3.0, the motorcycle has already broken cover in Indonesia. Everything aside, it will definitely be one of the best looking 150cc motorcycles in India. In terms of what it will get, several spy shots of the testing unit of the R15 V3.0 suggest that the India-spec model could give a few features from the Indonesia-spec model a miss. This includes the likes of an upside-down front suspension setup, different tyres but thankfully, the bike could be powered by the same engine as the Indonesian model. This means we expect it to be powered by a 155cc single-cylinder engine comes with fuel injection and liquid cooling and is expected to make somewhat about 19 hp and almost 15 Nm of torque.
BMW G 310 R
Wrapping up our list is the highly awaited and the set-to-be entry-level offering by BMW Motorrad – the G 310 R. It will be powered by a 313cc single-cylinder engine making 33.6 hp and 28 Nm of torque. This engine has been made in partnership with TVS, and it also made way to the Apache RR 310. It has been almost forever since we saw the first glimpse of this motorcycle at the last Auto Expo held in 2016 and it cannot be launched sooner.
Kawasaki H2 SX
What’s bigger than a Kawasaki H2? The H2 SX. And not only is it bigger in dimensions, it is also a more ‘sensible’ option, perhaps. The H2 SX is one of the fastest sports tourers in the world and features a new frame, more touring-focused engine tuning, bigger fairing and a better fuel economy. There’s no shortage of power, though, as the bike produces a whopping 200 horsepower from its supercharged engine.
Kawasaki Z900 RS
The other Kawasaki that makes it to this list is the gorgeous Z900RS. A throwback from the house of Kawasaki, it looks like one of the prettiest retro-themed motorcycles in the world – it is a homage to the iconic Z1 after all. It will come fitted with a 948cc, in-line 4-cylinder that produces 111 hp and 98.5 Nm of torque. It sports classic lines, a bikini fairing at the front and the RS is tuned for better mid-range power delivery. But, it’s not as ‘classic’ as it may look, as the Kawa will come with a traction control system and a digital-analogue instrument cluster which would show pretty much all the details you would need to know.
UM Thor
UM Lohia Two Wheelers Pvt. Ltd has announced that the company will be unveiling an all-new motorcycle called Thor at the Auto Expo 2018. The company, which is the Indian arm of the American motorcycle maker UM International, claims it to be the world’s first electric cruiser.
Speaking at the announcement, Rajeev Mishra, CEO-UM Lohia Two Wheelers Pvt. Ltd said, “We are very excited to be a part of the Auto Expo 2018 and are confident that the visitors will be thrilled by the UM range of Motorcycles showcased at our stand. We will also be unveiling the world’s first electric geared high-speed cruiser and a newly designed 230cc cruiser which will showcase the prowess of UM Motorcycles at the Auto Expo.”
UM will also showcase its new and existing range of motorcycles which will include the Renegade Commando Classic, Renegade Commando Mojave, Renegade Commando and Renegade Sports S
Honda’s new motorcycle
On the product side, they will showcase a total of 11 new models for India – which is it's ever highest in the Indian Auto Expo.
Honda will unveil brand new motorcycle for FY’2017-18. The pavilion will also display 10 new exciting upgrades for 2018. Interestingly, Honda’s latest electric vehicle (EV) concept – the PCX Electric scooter will also be there – after making its global debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
Could the new motorcycle be the Rebel 300, or perhaps will it be the return of the Honda Twister? Or if we are really lucky, could it be the Africa Twin Adventure Sports? Watch this space for updates.
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