The year is almost coming to an end and the excitement of the new year is beginning to show. Like the past few years, the year 2013 will witness a sea of launches in the 2-wheeler space, including some really hot and fast motorcycles. The launch of Triumph’s complete range, KTM’s 390 Duke and Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar 375 is the most anticipated. There are new bikes in almost all segments, which is sure to set the pulse racing of biking enthusiasts (price estimation is ex-showroom, Delhi).
SCOOTERS
Piaggio Flyer 125
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: Early-2013
What to expect: A frugal and stylish scooter with a 125cc motor and priced on par with competition.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: Early-2013
What to expect: An efficient yet smart 125cc performance scooter targeted at males.
New Honda 125cc Scooter
Expected Price: Rs. 65,000/-
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: Honda’s entry into the 125cc scooter segment.
TVS 125cc Scooter
Expected Price: Rs. 55,000/-
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: The most powerful scooter from TVS, with a new scooter brand.
COMMUTERS
Bajaj Discover 100
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: January 2013
What to expect: Stylish yet efficient 100cc motorcycle to be the most advanced in its segment.
TVS Victor
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: Return of the popular Victor motorcycle with good mileage.
New Hero Splendor
Expected Price: Rs. 45,000/-
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: All new design language for the next generation Splendor, developed in-house by Hero.
Honda Dream Yuga 100cc
Expected Price: Rs. 40,000/-
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: 80 km/l motorcycle set to challenge Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor.
Mahindra Panthero
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: Early-2013
What to expect: Re-badged Stallio commuter motorcycle with all issues ironed out.
250cc – 400cc
KTM Duke 390
Expected Price: Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Launch: May 2013
What to expect: A sporty version of the Duke 200 with ABS and almost double the power.
Hyosung GV250
Expected Price: Rs. 1.8 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A 25 BHP, 249cc, air and oil cooled engined cruiser motorcycle.
Kawasaki Ninja 300R
Expected Price: Rs. 3.5 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A high performance 296cc parallel twin engined motorcycle.
Mahindra Mojo
Expected Price: Rs. 1.75 lakhs
Launch: End-2013
What to expect: Powered by a 300cc, single-cylinder engine which uses liquid-cooling and 4-valves.
Bajaj Pulsar 375
Expected Price: Rs. 1.5 lakhs
Launch: End-2013
What to expect: A more powerful 375cc engine churning out 40 BHP with optional ABS.
Aprilia RS200 4-Stroke
Expected Price: Rs. 2 lakhs
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: Performance oriented 200cc bike with cutting edge stlying.
500cc – 750cc
Hyosung GV650
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A cruiser featuring 647cc engine producing 70 BHP of power.
Triumph Daytona 675
Expected Price: Rs. 7 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A proper sports bike powered by a 675cc, liquid-cooled, 12-valve, 3-cylinder engine.
Royal Enfield Cafe Racer
Expected Price: Rs. 1,80,000/-
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A single-cylinder 535cc motorcycle with retro yet sporty design.
Honda CBR500R
Expected Price: Rs. 3.75 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: 500cc, twin-cylinder engine churning out 46 BHP of power.
Honda CB500F
Expected Price: Rs. 3.5 lakhs
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: A semi-faired motorcycle powered by the same 500cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine.
SUPERBIKES
2013 Honda CBR1000RR
Expected Price: Rs. 12 lakhs
Launch: Early-2013
What to expect: Sharply styled superbike to offer thrilling performance.
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200
Expected Price: Rs. 10 lakhs
Launch: Early-2013
What to expect: Uniquely designed cruiser motorcycle with 1151cc V-twin motor powering it.
2013 Suzuki Hayabusa
Expected Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: The stunning new 2013 Busa gets upgraded ABS.
Triumph Bonneville
Expected Price: Rs. 5.5 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: An air-cooled 865cc parallel twin engine with a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection.
Triumph Tiger X800C
Expected Price: Rs. 11.40 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A true off-roader motorcycle which is equipped with a 800cc, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 12-valve DOHC engine.
Triumph Street Triple
Expected Price: Rs. 5.75 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: Entry level sports bike powered by a 675cc, liquid cooled engine.
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Expected Price: Rs. 17 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A cruiser motorcycle powered by a 1700cc parallel-twin engine.
Triumph Rocket III Roadster
Expected Price: Rs. 22 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: Rocket III Roadster comes with a massive 2294cc three-cylinder engine.
2013 BMW S1000RR
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: A much lighter bike with electronically adjustable suspension.
Ducati Hypermotard 821
Expected Price: Rs. 12.50 lakhs
Launch: Mid-2013
What to expect: Three selectable power maps, traction control, and Brembo brakes with Bosch ABS that has three selectable levels of intervention.
Ducati Hyperstrada
Expected Price: Rs. 13 lakhs
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: The Hyperstrada is a Hypermotard with a slightly lower seat height.
Ducati 1199 Panigale R
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Late-2013
What to expect: Powered by a special version 90-degree V-Twin engine, with lightweight titanium rods and a lighter flywheel helping to move the redline up to 12,000 RPM.