5 best 2-wheelers launched in India in 2017
Posted on: 27/Dec/2017 9:10:19 PM
There are a lot of 2-wheelers launched in India in 2017. The industry is likely that it is getting widened with more premium and performance based bikes. And it is evidently observed that buyers tend to show focus on back seat in the year 2017. So, here we have a list of 5 best motorcycles that were launched in India in 2017.
Bajaj Dominar 400
The Dominar 400 from Bajaj Auto is a premium performance motorcycle. It is powered with 373cc, air-cooled single cylinder engine. The engine comes from KTM 390 Duke’s motor. It offers 35 PS and 35Nm. The engine is given a facelift by Bajaj itself with the patented spark plug – DTS-I. To bring down the costing, the engine is also added with overhead camshaft.
With this launch, Bajaj intends to provide an affordable motorcycle that will challenge the other manufacturers like Royal Enfield. The bike falls under price range of Rs 1.5 lakh. The performance of Dominar 400 is made absolutely affordable and it has also won the hearts of audiences. For the coming year, it is likely that Dominar 400 will be made available in red shade, thus aiming to fire up the sales from New Year.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
This is a legendary name which has made a comeback last year. It has got absolutely unprecedented response from across the world. In India, Honda had launched the model only with the automatic transmission, the DTC. This launch has caused the other pursuits in India feel competitive.
The bike is powered with 1000cc parallel-twin engine – Africa Twin offers 88PS of power and 91Nm. Considering the full-sized adventure tourers, the outputs are not the highest.
While riding on dirt, the 21-inch front wheel with this Africa Twin is the same as mountain goat. Orders for this bike are stopped, as the 50 bikes for India are completely sold, particularly as the pricing of Rs 13.14 lakh is made accessible. Furthermore, in the coming year, Honda is likely to launch Africa Twin Adventure Sport as showcased in 2017 EICMA in India.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
In the Indian market, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has caused a stir back in 2011 when it was launched. It was a middleweight sports bike with a lot of friendly virtues and affordable pricing. However, a lot of people complained it as a boring model after trying.
In 2017, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 new generation was launched and got excellent reception from buyers in the country. This has a sportier and smarter and sharper look with a lot of inspiration got from Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. It has got more appealing features and comes with lighter and compact make.
The engine is 649cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin, and produces 69PS and 665Nm. The bike comes at price Rs 5.36 lakh. It has gained a substantial market in the middleweight motorcycle model category.
KTM 390 Duke
In India, as far as performance motorcycles is concerned, the 390 Duke has received huge success so far. There are a lot of right elements added to the bike model which was launched in 2013. This 390 Duke proved to be a precise uptick in the graduating of KTM 200 Duke.
Last year, the second generation 390 Duke got launched, and forms a betttter product on the whole. It has got the same 373cc, liquid-cooled single cylinder that is smooth and even more refined. The outputs remain the same as 43PS and 37Nm. It gives a lot of fun and excitement to ride and comes with better suspension and has LCD display with which the rider can obtain can obtain information right while driving. The bike is priced Rs 2.35 lakh in ex-showroom and still remains one of the nominally ranged motorbike model of this model range.
Yamaha FZ25
In India, Yamaha has finally launched the FZ25 model after years of waiting. It is the very first quarter-litre motorcycle that has got an upgrade from its earlier version FZ16. A relatively simple air-cooled single cylinder engine powers the bike. The engine produces 21PS and 20Nm. The bike is however light and has kerb weight of 148 kg.
The power to weight ratio of the bike of FZ25 makes it a very brilliant motorcycle for those who always want to commute fast. The strongest areas of the bike are bottom end and midrange grunt. The refinement and smoothness from Yamaha are always atop. When it comes to riding hills, this bike model is a great choice. The bike is available for Rs 1.18 lakh, thus being an affordable model among all the launches made in the year 2017 in India.
