CoronaVirus Lock down: 5 new most awaited bikes to be launched!!

Some newly launched beauties are waiting to be cranked up in India. Due to this lockdown, some bikes are not launched till now but once you see them I bet you can't get over them. Till then, we make a wish list of the top seven motorcycles and scooters we can’t wait to get our hands on.

1. Harley-Davidson Low Rider S:

Harley Davidson has launched the 2020 Low Rider S in India at Rs 14.69 Lakh. It features a larger Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, a new LED  headlight, and bikini fairing, an LED taillight with a smoke-finished cover, and bronzed aluminium alloy wheels. Its 18.9-litre fuel tank houses two centrally mounted vertically-stacked round info panels. Powering the bike is a Milwaukee-Eight 114cc engine; the largest one in the Softail range. This 1,868cc V-twin powertrain puts out 155Nm of peak torque, which is 10Nm more than the 1745cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine on the Low Rider. The larger motor also complies with BS6 emission norms. In terms of underpinnings, the 2020 Low Rider S retains the same Softail chassis that was introduced with the 2018 lineup. It's lighter, stiffer, and more dynamically capable. The same goes for the preload-adjustable mono-shock. What's changed though is the front suspension setup which is the same chunky upside fork borrowed from the Fat Bob. Further amplifying its handling is the change in the bike's rake angle -- from 30 degrees to 28 degrees. Consequently, the wheelbase now stands at 1615mm, shorter by 15mm. Braking has also been improved thanks to the new twin-disc setup upfront. Expect the 2020 Harley Davidson Low Rider S to be available across dealerships once the current lockdown is lifted. The Low Rider S was introduced as an extension of the Dyna platform, then as a Softail in 2020. That initial Softail model has been refined and updated for 2022 without losing the muscular character and classic style that defined previous LR S models. The Low Rider S was introduced as an extension of the Dyna platform, then as a Softail in 2020. That initial Softail model has been refined and updated for 2022 without losing the muscular character and classic style that defined previous LR S models.

2. Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 250: 

The Husqvarna bikes have reached our shores and we’re eager to find out how this KTM-owned motorcycle brand fares. Especially since it uses the same flavour but has been given an elegant Swedish twist. Currently, the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 are waiting in the wings. Both these motorcycles draw power from the 250-cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine which also does duty on the KTM 250 Duke. But here, the single-cylinder produces 30 hp and a peak torque of 24 Nm and comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. Svartpilen 250 can take a bit of off-roading and gets a more upright riding position along with dual-purpose tires. While the sportier-looking Vitpilen 250 has a more focused rider geometry. Prices begin at Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom).

3. 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS:

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS looks more aggressive now, sporting new twin LED headlights with DRLs. The mainframe has been finished in Titanium Silver. The bodywork is totally new. The new Street Triple RS gets a refurbished silencer, with a carbon fiber end cap and Triumph branding. The fresh mirrors, handlebar clamp, fly screen side panels, seat cowl and belly pan are among some of the new bells and whistles added to the 2020 Street Triple RS.
The new Triumph Street Triple RS is available in a couple of colour options -- Matt Jet Black with Aluminium Silver and Yellow decals, and Silver Ice with Diablo Red and Aluminium Silver decals. The customers will get hand-painted Diablo Red wheel pinstripes and an Aluminium Silver rear sub-frame with both paint schemes. Triumph Motorcycles India today launched the new Street Triple RS for a starting price of Rs 11.13 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

4. Hero Xtreme 160R:

Hero MotoCorp has officially unveiled an all-new 150cc-segment motorcycle at the Hero World 2020 event. Christened as Xtreme 160R, the bike is powered by a 160cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine that is capable of producing 15.2HP of maximum power at 8500 rpm along with 14Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Hero Xtreme 160R on-road price is expected is stay around INR 1.10 lakh. 5. Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Last but not least, is the latest from the home-bred Royal Enfield. The spy pictures of the bike that caught our attention are the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 which takes its design inspiration from the Thunderbird series. So it will get a relaxed riding position, a raised handlebar, a comfortable seat, and a forward set. There’s still some time for the bike to hit showrooms but what’s most intriguing is a new and more powerful 350-cc fuel-injected BS6 compliant engine. The buzz is that Royal Enfield engineers are working on an Overhead Camshaft (OHC) version of the 346-cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. In the BS4 version, the motor makes 20 hp and 28 Nm of torque. But after the tweaks, the engine in the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 would be not just more powerful but have improved refinement and NVH levels. The new model from the iconic brand could be priced between Rs 1.50 lakh and 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). So these are the most awaited bikes to be launched after lockdown. For further information stay tuned: Bikers Vault! #StaySafe