The 200-400cc motorcycle segment will be flooded with options in 2016 as several launches will finally hit the Indian market after a long wait.
2015 should’ve been the year for the quarter-litre segment as a host of offerings were lined up for launch, unfortunately though only a few actually made it to the market. Nevertheless, the launches have been pushed to the coming year and the interesting part is several new manufacturers are entering this segment as well while the existing ones have improved their offerings with more power and equipment. With most (if not all) destined to make it to the Indian shores, we put together the upcoming 200-400cc motorcycles that will be launched in 2016.
TVS Apache 200
Expected Price: Rs. 1.25 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: A Draken concept inspired design with oil-cooling and fuel-injection rivalling the KTM Duke 200.
New Hero Karizma
Expected Price: Rs. 90,000/-
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: A comprehensively updated Hero Karizma with the improved performance or a completely new model dawning the Karizma moniker.
Hero HX250R
Expected Price: Rs. 1.8 lakhs
Launch: Late 2016
What To Expect: Hero MotoCorp’s newest flagship could finally make it to production with power coming from 250cc motor producing 31 BHP.
Hyosung GD250N
Expected Price: Rs. 1.75 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: A 200cc single-cylinder engine coupled with a very aggressive styling rivalling the KTM Duke 200.
Hyosung GD250R
Expected Price: Rs. 2.10 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: An aggressive full-faired design with a 250cc single-cylinder motor rivalling the KTM RC 200.
Kawasaki Z250 SL
Expected Price: Rs. 2.10 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: A much more affordable Kawasaki featuring the distinct styling with power coming from a 250cc single-cylinder engine.
Suzuki GSX-R250
Expected Price: Rs. 1.75 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: The quarter-litre Gixxer everyone has been waiting for with high localisation, power and lower price tag.
Benelli Tornado 302
Expected Price: Rs. 3.30 lakhs
Launch: June 2016
What To Expect: Full faired version based on the TNT 300 powered by the 300cc twin-cylinder motor.
Renegade Commando
Expected Price: Rs. 1.50 lakhs
Launch: February 2016
What To Expect: American cruiser styling with power coming from a 300cc motor tuned for around 28 PS.
Renegade Sport S
Expected Price: Rs. 2.25 lakhs
Launch: Late 2016
What To Expect: A street styled Renegade Sport S and the third product to come from UM in India.
Honda CBR300R
Expected Price: Rs. 2.10 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: Updated styling inspired from the bigger CBRs and a 286cc engine tuned for 30.4 BHP.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS
Expected Price: Rs. 3.75 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: ABS offered as optional with subtle visual changes including new graphics.
Hyosung GT300R
Expected Price: Rs. 3.25 lakhs
Launch: Late 2016
What To Expect: All-new styling and a bigger motor, replaces the GT250R
Hyosung GV300
Expected Price: Rs. 3 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: Replaces the Aquila GV250, gets a black finished paint job keeping chrome use to a minimal.
BMW G310R
Expected Price: Rs. 2.35 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: BMW’s smallest motorcycle ever and will be produced in India with possibly an extremely competitive price tag.
Yamaha MT-03
Expected Price: Rs. 2.90 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: The naked version of the R3 with a redesigned front fascia using the same underpinnings.
2016 KTM RC 390
Expected Price: Rs. 2.20 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: Slipper Clutch, Ride By Wire, bigger brakes and side mounted exhaust.
Bajaj Pulsar CS 400
Expected Price: Rs. 2 lakhs
Launch: Mid 2016
What To Expect: A cruiser version sporting the similar underpinnings as the Pulsar RS 400 making it a very attractively priced powerful cruiser.
Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Expected Price: Rs. 5.5 lakhs
Launch: End 2016
What To Expect: Retains the styling from the bigger Scrambler while power comes from a smaller 400cc V-twin. Smallest Ducati ever.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Expected Price: Rs. 1.80 lakhs
Launch: Early 2016
What To Expect: An affordable adventure tourer from Royal Enfield with an all-new engine and a scrambler derivative.
All price estimates are ex-showroom, Delhi and are indicative only (actual price may vary.)