India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. Two-wheelers are the most sought-after personal mode of mobility in the country. A lot of people commute daily from point A to point B on their two-wheelers. Thus, to cater to the huge demand of Indians, a lot of new motorcycles and scooters are launched sporadically in India. So, today we list for you the Top 10 Upcoming BS6 Bikes in India in July 2020.
Before we begin, let me tell you that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the companies were procrastinating the launch of their new products. But now, as the Indian Government has announced Unlock 1.0 and business operations are gradually opening across the nation, the companies have finally started launching their new vehicles. This listicle includes three all-new motorcycles while the others are an updated BS6-compliant version of the older models.
Top 10 Upcoming BS6 Bikes in India in July 2020
TVS Victor BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 60,000
TVS Victor is the only commuter motorcycle in the company's India line-up that has not received a BS6 update yet. It will be powered by a BS6-compliant 109.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that will churn out 8.2 PS of power at 7350 RPM and 8.7 Nm of torque at 4500 RPM. It will come mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The motorcycle will also get TVS' Eco Thrust fuel-injection technology that will help to improve its fuel economy. The new TVS Victor BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 60,000, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda CB Hornet 160R BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1 lakh
The Honda Hornet BS6 is a highly-anticipated motorcycle in India. The BS6-compliant version of the Honda Hornet will be powered by a new 162.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This is the same motor that also powers the Unicorn 160. In Unicorn, it churns out 12.7 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 14 Nm of torque at 5500 RPM. However, the motor will produce more power and torque in the Hornet. It will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with Honda's Eco Technology (HET) to deliver better performance. The new BS6 Hornet is expected to get more features than before. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 1 lakh, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero Xtreme 200S BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.10 lakhs
The Hero Xtreme 200S BS6 has been teased by the automaker on its official website and will be launched soon in India. The Xtreme 200S is a fully-faired derivative of the naked Xtreme 200R (discontinued). It will be powered by a new BS6-compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. It will also get Hero's XSens programmed fuel-injection technology to deliver better performance and fuel-efficiency. This new BS6 motor will churn out 18.04 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.45 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. It will come coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Xtreme 200S BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.10 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero Xpulse 200, Xpulse 200T BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.15 lakhs
The Hero Xtreme 200 is the most affordable adventure motorcycle currently on sale in India. The Xpulse 200T, on the other hand, is a casual touring machine. Both the motorcycles are powered by the same engine and share a lot of common features. Either of these motorcycles will be powered by a new BS6-compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. It will also get Hero's XSens programmed fuel-injection technology to deliver better performance and fuel-efficiency. This new BS6 motor will churn out 18.04 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.45 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. It will come coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The BS6 Xpulse 200T will be priced around Rs. 1.05 lakhs while the Xpulse 200 will be priced around Rs. 1.15 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Yamaha FZ 25, FZS 25 BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.40 lakhs
The new 2020 Yamaha FZS 25 and FZ 25 BS6 was officially revealed around three months ago. Now, both these motorcycles will be finally launched in India in July. The new FZ 25 and FZS 25 gets lot more features than before. Either of these motorcycles will be powered by a new BS6-compliant 249cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that delivers 20.8 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 20.1 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 RPM, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Both the motorcycles will also get new all-LED headlamps, a digital instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS, etc. The new FZ 25 BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.40 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.65 lakhs
The upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball will replace the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 in the company's India line-up. The new Meteor 350 will be based on a completely new platform and will get a lot more features than the Thunderbird. It is expected to be powered by a BS6-compliant 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine and will develop around 20.07 PS of power at 5250 RPM and 28Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. It will come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The new Meteor 350 Fireball is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.65 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Suzuki V-Storm 650 XT BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 7.60 lakhs
Suzuki Two-wheelers India will soon launch its first BS6-compliant big bike in India. The Suzuki V-Storm 650 XT BS6 was teased by the company a few weeks ago and is expected to be launched this month. The new V-Storm 650 will be powered by a BS6-compliant 645cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, V-Twin engine. It is expected to churn out around 71 PS of maximum power and 62 Nm of peak torque. The engine will come coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The V-Storm 650 XT is expected to be priced around Rs. 7.60 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Kawasaki Z900 BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 8.25 lakhs
A few weeks ago, Kawasaki India commenced the booking for its BS6-compliant litre-class superbikes, the Z900 and the Ninja 1000. While the Ninja 1000 BS6 was launched soon thereafter, the Z900 will be launched this month. The 2020 Kawasaki Z900 will get a ton of new features along with a host of safety aids. It will be powered by a BS6-compliant 948cc, in-line four, liquid-cooled engine that will churn out around 125 PS of power at 9500 RPM and 98.6 Nm of peak torque at 7700 RPM. The engine will be coupled to a 6-speed gearbox assisted by a slipper clutch. The new Z900 BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 8.25 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Triumph Street Triple R
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 9.5 lakhs
A few weeks ago, Triumph Motorcycles launched the new Street Triple RS in India. The RS is the top of the line variant of the Street Triple and Triumph will soon launch the R variant of the motorcycle. The R variant will replace the S base-variant of the motorcycle in India. Powering the new Street Triple R will be the same 765cc in-line three-cylinder engine that also powers the Street-Triple RS but it will produce slightly less power and torque. It will churn out around 116 PS of maximum power at 12000 RPM and 77 Nm of peak torque at 9400 RPM, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 9.5 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
BMW S 1000 XR
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 18 lakhs
BMW Motorrad India teased the upcoming S 1000 XR Sports-tourer in April this year. Now, the German bike manufacturer has revealed the specs of the motorcycle on its social media platforms hinting its imminent launch. The new 2020 BMW S 1000 XR will be powered by a BS6-compliant 999cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor will churn out 165 PS of power at 11000 RPM and 114 Nm of peak torque at 9250 RPM. It will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and will be loaded with features and safety equipment up to the brim. The new S 1000 XR is expected to be priced around Rs. 18 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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