New bikes, scooters launching in India in July and beyond

2024 has been an exciting year for two-wheeler launches so far, and with six months remaining, many exciting models are yet to debut. Here’s a complete list of every bike and scooter slated to hit the Indian market this year. 

Bajaj CNG bike: July 5

While it's not the most powerful or expensive bike on this list, the upcoming Bajaj CNG bike is certainly the most unique in terms of its bifuel setup. Details are scarce, but the company claims it will "reduce running costs by nearly half", which is appealing amidst current high petrol prices. 

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Bajaj CNG bike launch on July 5

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: July 17

After the Himalayan, the Guerrilla 450 roadster will be the second model to utilise the liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 motor. From initial sightings and the teaser released by the company, this bike appears very sleek. It's equipped with simpler hardware in the form of a telescopic fork and runs on alloy wheels (thus, tubeless tyres). Everything about this bike will be revealed soon. 

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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 launch on July 17

BMW CE 04: July 24

BMW is planning to enter the electric two-wheeler market with its CE 04 scooter, which will command premium pricing. It has a large 8.9kWh battery and a motor rated for a peak output of 120kph. At 179kg, it matches the weight of the new Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and promises a riding experience unlike any currently available electric two-wheeler. We had exclusively reported that the CE 02 will also be launched in India this year. 

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BMW CE 02 e-scooter India launch this year

BSA Gold Star 650: August 15

The BSA Gold Star will finally make its way to India, with an official debut scheduled for Independence Day. Manufactured in India and exported to international markets, it is powered by a Rotax-sourced 652cc liquid-cooled thumper, producing 45hp and 55Nm of torque. Its price is expected to be in the range of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (Rs 3.03 lakh - Rs 3.31 lakh).

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BSA Gold Star India debut on August 15

Hero Xoom 125R

The Xoom 125R was shown at EICMA last year and its standout feature is that it is the only 125cc scooter to run on 14-inch wheels, besides the Aprilia SR 125. It is powered by a single-cylinder mill making 9.5hp and 10.14Nm. While we don't have an official launch date, our understanding is that it will debut in India in the second half of this year.  

Hero Xoom 160

Just like the Xoom 125R, the larger 160 will also be launching in India this year, although the exact date is still unknown. This scooter will be powered by a liquid-cooled, 156cc, single-cylinder engine making 14hp at 8,000rpm and 13.7Nm at 6,500rpm. This will make it the only other scooter with a liquid-cooled engine in India in this category, alongside the Yamaha Aerox 155.

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Hero Xoom 125R, Xoom 160 to be launched soon 

Triumph Daytona 660

 The hallowed Daytona name was resurrected last year with this new 660cc model and the bike has now been listed on Triumph’s Indian website too, hinting at an imminent launch. The Daytona 660 produces 95hp, which makes it the most powerful bike among Triumph’s 660cc trio.

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Triumph Daytona 660 unveiled; makes 95hp, weighs 201kg

Ducati Hypermotard 698

Ducati’s sole modern-day single-cylinder motorcycle, the Hypermotard 698, has been teased on the company’s social media handles and is set to launch in India soon. It is anticipated to be the most expensive single-cylinder bike in the country (by some margin) because it will be directly imported from Italy. Displacing 659cc, the liquid-cooled thumper from Bologna delivers a peak output of 77.5hp at 9,750rpm and 63Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. 

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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, RVE revealed

Honourable mentions 

The next-generation KTM 390 Adventure has been spotted testing in India multiple times and we expect it to make its global debut at EICMA. Bajaj could also launch this model before the year ends, although there’s no communication from the brand to confirm the same. 

Another one is the Triumph Thruxton 400 (working name, not officially confirmed), a cafe racer based on the new 398cc platform co-developed by Bajaj and Triumph. This bike shares more similarities with the Speed 400 than the Scrambler 400 X, and there's a possibility it could be positioned as a variant of the Speed 400 than an entirely new model..

For quite some time now, we have been hearing that Yamaha plans to bring the R7, MT-07 and MT-09 models to India, but there has been no definitive update yet. The last we heard was that these bikes will be launched before the end of this year. 

Earlier this year, Honda discontinued the 650 twins, but a recent patent filing suggests a glimmer of hope for the CBR650R to make a comeback in India. Honda has been retailing the 650R, and previously the 650F, in India since 2016, where it has enjoyed reasonable popularity. Therefore, it seems likely that the bike will be brought back to our shores.

Every new Aprilia RS model has spawned a Tuono derivative. And this brings us to the Tuono 457, a bike that has not been confirmed (yet), but seems to be too big an opportunity for Aprilia to pass up. We expect the Tuono 457 to debut at EICMA this year, followed by an India launch in the coming months.

We earlier reported that the Royal Enfield Classic line-up will see a big upheaval with the launch of a new 650cc model and a revamped 350cc portfolio. Expect to see these bikes in Royal Enfield showrooms before the year ends.