The year 2011 has seen a crazy amount of action from both the indigenous OEMs as well foreign players in the motorcycling segment and this is just the beginning. The year 2012 is going to get better with the bike makers bringing in their hot favourites to the Indian terrain. We take a quick peek at what motorcycles you can expect in the coming year. So, you can pick your favourite and start saving for it!
Scooters
Vespa LX125 Scooter
Expected Price: Rs. 60,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Vespa making a comeback to India after it didn’t get the desired attention when it was sold by LML.
Hero Motocorp Maestro
Expected Price: Rs. 50,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Hero’s first scooter under the new brand name and a refreshed product after the Pleasure.
2012 Honda Scooter
Expected Price: Rs. 60,000/-
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: Honda bringing another model in addition to its already runaway hit Activa and Dio.
2012 Yamaha Scooters
Expected Price: Rs. 55,000 to 80,000/-
Launch: Mid-2012
What to expect: Yamaha venturing into the scooter segment for the first time in Indian market.
Less Than 200cc Motorcycles
Next Generation Pulsars (150 and 180)
Expected Price: Rs. 60,000 to 75,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Almost a decade ago the Pulsar revolutionised biking in India, the next generation Pulsars will take this forward with drastic improvements.
2012 Honda Commuter Motorcycle
Expected Price: Rs. 40,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Honda heating up the commuter segment with this apart from the Twister. It is expected to be powered by a 100cc engine.
TVS Apache Upgrade
Expected Price: Rs. 65,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The Apache gets its fair share of upgrades but none of them performance oriented!
200-350cc Motorcycles
KTM Duke 200
Expected Price: Rs. 1.4 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: A promising performance bike with stunning looks and value for money pricing.
2012 Bajaj Pulsar 220
Expected Price: Rs. 85,000/-
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The next generation of the fastest Indian, all set to get faster, meaner and better in all aspects.
2012 Hyosung GT250R
Expected Price: Rs. 2 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Hyosung bringing its competitor into the growing 250 cc segment with a low cost alternative to the CBR250 and Ninja 250
2012 Hyosung GT250N
Expected Price: Rs. 1.8 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: The naked version of the GT250N for those who preferred naked to the faired!
Yamaha Fazer 250
Expected Price: Rs. 1.5 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Yamaha foraying into the ‘hot’ 250 cc segment not with our favourite R15 but with the Fazer. Doesn’t matter, after all it is Yamaha!
2012 Hyosung GV250
Expected Price: Rs. 2.4 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: The first cruiser in the 250 cc segment. This should be interesting!
2012 Truimph 250cc
Expected Price: Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: When so many reputed bike makers are coming to India, how can the iconic British bike maker be left behind.
Suzuki GW250
Expected Price: Rs. 1.6 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: The silent player finally bringing in a worthy contender to the 250 cc segment at a killer price.
500-750cc Motorcycles
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Expected Price: Rs. 1.4 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Royal Enfield eyeing to conquer the 500 cc segment with the Classic and now the Thunderbird.
2012 Ducati Monster 795
Expected Price: Rs. 6 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Ducati bringing in one of the sexiest naked bikes in this segment that is bound to make bike lovers drool all time!
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Expected Price: Rs. 5 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: Kawasaki bringing in the revised 650R with small improvements, making the 650R a better touring package.
2012 Kawasaki ER6N
Expected Price: Rs. 4.5 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Expected to be the naked version of the 650R though not confirmed if coming to India. However, you never know!
2012 Kawasaki Z750
Expected Price: Rs. 7 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: Probably the first bike with inline 4-cylinder in this category. It is currently undergoing tests for Indian road-worthiness.
Above 1000cc Motorcycles
2012 BMW S1000RR
Expected Price: Rs. 22 lakhs
Launch: Early 2012
What to expect: The good just got better. Upgraded for 2012, the S1000RR will continue its dominance with minute improvements in key areas.
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R
Expected Price: Rs. 15 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: One of the fastest production models of the world and it is officially coming to India! How can it get better than this!
2012 Honda CBR1000RR
Expected Price: Rs. 15 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2012
What to expect: A sharper looking CBR1000RR with improved handling
2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R
Expected Price: Rs. 12 to 14 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: Another one of the Ninja favorites!
Ducati 1199 Panigale
Expected Price: Rs. 25 lakhs
Launch: Late 2012
What to expect: Features the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine in the world with the highest power to weight and torque to weight ratios.