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    Top 5 Upcoming Two-wheelers In India

    Benjamin Noel Gracias
    Benjamin Noel GraciasModified On Mar 20, 2019 01:29 pm IST
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    Published OnOct 29, 2018 07:52 am IST
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    We list the top 5 bikes and scooters set to debut here in the coming months

    We list the top 5 bikes and scooters set to debut here in the coming months

    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    The coming months are going to be interesting as we have quite a few scooters and bikes set to launch in India. They range from small capacity scooters to big motorcycles. Here are our top 5 picks of the lot.
    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    1. Royal Enfield Interceptor and Continental GT 650
    Royal Enfield will be launching the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 on November 14, just before the 2018 Rider Mania. A few Royal Enfield dealerships across India have already started accepting bookings for the new 650cc twins. Booking amount is around Rs 5,000 with deliveries expected to start by the end of November. We expect both bikes to be priced under Rs 3 lakh on-road which would make them the most affordable 650cc bikes available in India and also offer insane value.
    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    2. Hero Maestro Edge 125
    Hero MotoCorp had showcased two 125cc scooters based on their existing 110cc scooters: the Duet and Maestro Edge, at this year’s Auto Expo. Of these, they recently launched the Destini 125 scooter which carries design lines from the Duet. We expect the upcoming Maestro Edge 125 to be a sportier version of Hero’s 125cc scooter platform. It is expected to carry over the 125cc motor and features from the Destini 125 but might get some added premium features like a front disc brake to rival the likes of TVS Ntorq, Honda Grazia, Suzuki Burgman and Aprilia SR 125. Given that the Destini 125 is the most affordable 125cc scooter out there, we expect the Maestro Edge 125 to cost a few thousand Rs more and still be competitively priced. Expect the Maestro Edge 125 to be launched in the next couple of months.
    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    3. Yamaha MT-15 and NMax 155
    Yamaha had recently showcased the 2019 MT-15 in Thailand. Now sources close to the company have stated that the Japanese bikemaker is strongly considering getting the 155cc naked to India. The MT-15 is a naked version of Yamaha’s 125cc faired sportsbike: the R15 V3.0. It uses the 155cc motor and underpinnings from its faired cousin and gets advanced features like variable valve timing, slipper clutch, LED headlamp and tail lamp, and ABS. We expect the bike to come here with the now mandatory ABS so the expected price could be a bit higher at Rs 1.8 lakh. Along with the MT-15, Yamaha is expected to get the NMax 155 scooter to India as well. While it gets an advanced liquid-cooled motor abroad, we might get a different 150cc motor to keep pricing competitive. Nevertheless, given the specs and features, we expect it to be priced around Rs 1 lakh when launched here. Both these Yamaha products are expected to be launched in India by the first half of 2019.
    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    4. Triumph Scrambler 1200
    Triumph recently unveiled its flagship scrambler: the Scrambler 1200, abroad. This off-road oriented machine is based on the Bonneville but gets a lot of changes to make it capable off road. It comes in two trims: XC and XE. Both bikes get a new cradle frame long travel suspension (upto 250mm on the XE), a flat seat, 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels with tubeless Metzeler Tourance tyres and a lot of aluminium components for off road use. Power comes from the 1200cc Bonneville High Torque parallel twin motor that gets a dedicated ‘Scrambler’ tune. Electronics include 6-riding modes (XE), cornering ABS (XE) and traction control. While both Scramblers are expected to launch worldwide on December 14, we expect the bikes to come to India by early 2019 with an expected starting price of Rs 12 lakh.
    Top 5 upcoming two-wheelers in India
    5. Hero XPulse 200
    The Xpulse is a more powerful iteration of Hero MotoCorp’s now discontinued 150cc dual-purpose motorcycle, the Impulse. It gets long travel suspension at both ends with on/off road tyres and a more powerful 200cc single cylinder motor borrowed from the Hero Xtreme 200R. A production version of the XPulse 200 was showcased at the Auto Expo along with the Xtreme 200R. With the Xtreme 200R already launched, we expect the XPulse to be launched by the end of this year with an expected pricetag of around Rs 1.1 lakh.
    Yamaha MT-15 image courtesy TMC blog

    Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (2018-2026) User Reviews

    • A
      abhishek on Aug 04, 2026
      3.8
      Gt650 royal enfield

      I always wanted a classic. The GT six still looks amazing. Sounds great when engine makes every ride good. Feel special smooth, the power delivery makes every ride enjoyable and give it a unique experience. The ride has been excellent. The engine is refined, acceleration, smooth, and the exhaust not active riding pushes 40, so it can feel tiring on the long right but incredible fun on highways smooth as it is. I would definitely recommend the GT to anyone full of classic styling and strong performance is perfect for the weekend rights and highway touring though the committed writing portion may not suit everyone for daily committing.

      1
    • M
      mr on Aug 03, 2026
      4.2
      About gt650

      This bike is one of all fav bikes where every teenager trys to buy this bike becomes of it looks, especially in chrome colour and this is the only bike where we get looks and power for its price and it is the only 650 cc we get under good price. I ridden this bike around 20000 km and the positives are the power, the torque, looks the negative side of this bike is we need to get used to the position of the bike and for long travels we can't prefer it. The person who is into bike and who wants a pure power with zero modes and tech he can buy this bike and for the road presences it is the most sold bike. The person who wants to travel he should avoid this bike.

    • U
      usman on Jul 03, 2026
      4.0
      Pro and cons of gt650

      Its good bike only if you can handle it because of its weigth and high cc, its not beginner friendly but if you have experience with high cc and heavy bike its gonna be best bike for its price. but its still not good for day to day or city driving because of its heating and low mileage, its gonna be a problem.

      1 2
    • R
      raj on May 19, 2026
      3.2
      Good and bad

      I wanted good classy looking cool bike and GT 650 is exactly what I wanted, it has no competitor. If given second chance of choosing bike, I would still pick this up instead of speedy KTM bikes. Only problem it has is the weight is hard to manage and it can be hard to turn in corners but I knew what I was buying. Its a good bike, I have some burn marks on my legs but that is what I expect it gets hot and you can feel the heat in city but it won't shut down and cause issue, you should treat it like a 600 cc bike and properly respect its weight in corners and city. Only if you have other bikes and cars. This being your primary day to day bike is not can be easy to use in a city or day to day commute to office. It will be too much of power and weight. Only buy for highways and sunday ride.

      3 2
    • G
      guru on Apr 11, 2026
      5.0
      Its a whole different vibe with 650

      That bulky boy and speed makes the bike very attractive and muscular and it gives the vibe that other bike can't give you if you'er going to college or office the royal enfild continental gt 650 would be the best option. Eventually its good for mileage and comfort for short rides if you have the capacity for riding on full throttle then you will get deficiencies for mileage, if we ride like a gentleman then we can feel the comfort and safety. If you can maintain the bike and do proper maintenance it would be a great option to choose because this bike has its own aura and there is no similar bike like royal enfiled gt 650 in the market for a middle call this bike is best.

      3 1
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