Everything you need to know from Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi. This is a consolidated list of new interesting launches and prototypes from New Delhi.
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Bajaj
The Pulsar 400s
Bajaj released two 375cc motorcycles at Auto Expo 2014. They share the KTM 390 platform, like what Bajaj did with the Pulsar 200. They look pretty brilliant!
Both in naked (CS 400) and…
as a full fairing (SS 400).
Pricing: Not Available
Harley Davidson
Street 750
Harley Davidson has been displaying the Street 750cc for a while now. At Auto Expo 2014, they finally announced the pricing, it seems like there will be more Harleys out on the road now.
Pricing for the 750cc Harley is 4.1 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi). Add a good 10-15% or more for other cities.
Hero
Hero Motocorp unveiled Hastur 600cc motorcycle that is powered by a water-cooled parallel twin with peak power of 80PS @9600 rpm.
Here’s a video released by Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ePFEUmMR4
Hero also had he HX250R, a proper Buell race bike on display at Auto Expo 2014, and, brace-for-it, a Cafe Racer version of the Splendor. To spare you people from that torture, I did not post any picture of it. All I can do it wonder “Why?!!” in silence.
Honda
CBR650F
Honda released the CBR650F. Reminds me of the old Thunderace etc, when Sportbikes did not have to me uncomfortable. This seems like a good balance between power and comfort.
Full specifications and details – Honda CBR650F page.
Honda also had the previously launched CBR500R (a worldwide 2013 model) which is a parallel twin motorcycle. Honda says that bookings etc will start later this year. They also upgraded the Activa, now to 125cc.
Other products on display were the MotoGP machine RC213V, giant sized touring bike Goldwing and a scooter PCX125.
Hyosung
Hyosung had the 250s on display, the GTR, GTN and GV on display.
KTM
Not attending the expo. So, no additional news about the full fairing version of the KTM 390, the KTM RC 390
Suzuki
4 new models
Suzuki unveiled the much awaited motorcycles V Strom 1000, Inazuma and Gixxer along with scooter Let’s at the 12th Auto Expo.
The V Strom 1000 ABS strengthens SMIL’s presence in the super premium big bike segment and is an addition to Suzuki’s portfolio of superbikes in India. Inazuma is an electrifying 250cc offering which also marks Suzuki’s foray into the premium bike segment.
- Suzuki V-Storm 1000‘s details and photos.
- Gixxer and Let’s launch event
TVS
TVS as usual had a good looking 250cc prototype, called Draken. It has slim chances of making it to production like most other TVS prototypes.
Pricing: Not Applicable, Prototype
Triumph
They had the whole line-up of models on display.
To see more of that you can check out the wish list we had for Triumph and their eventual Launch and Price list for Triump in India.
Piaggio
Launched the Vespa 946, which is expected to go on sale in a month or two. The scooter which will be sold only through bookings due to it being a CBU, will be priced in the range of Rs 1.4 lakh and Rs 1.7 lakh. Ok, thanks.
They also had a range of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi on display. Nothing newly introduced.
Yamaha
R25 Concept
Yamaha had the R25 concept on display. In full MotoGP colors none the less.
Yamaha launched a scooter, called Alpha and also had a version of the FX-S and R-15.
Pricing: Not Applicable, Prototype
why not sell in The USA????
Roger, the Harleys, KTM, Triumph, Renegade(?) and Honda are available in USA too. Which one were you specifically talking about?
I was replying/responding to The Renegade = Commando. The USA needs a budget Bike that will do 99% of what we expect Motor Cycles to do ….
Ah! Got that Roger. Let me see if I can find that out. They are a part of UM motorcycles and if you want to know more about them, take a look at this – http://www.motorcycl.in/um-motorcycles-india-debut/
I have not received any info on this USA Based Company …. seems like no dealers in the USA …. thanks for your time
Ok. No problem!