India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. A lot of new motorcycles are launched in India every month. Since the past few months, the manufacturers were not launching many new products in India. That was because of the coronavirus pandemic and the prolonged nationwide lockdown. Well, the pandemic isn't over yet but India has now entered Unlock 3.0 and business operations are back on track across the nation. The manufacturers are now back in action. We saw a lot of new launches in July and now it's a new month. So, here we list for you the Top 8 Upcoming BS6 Bikes in India in August 2020.
Upcoming BS6 Bikes in India in August 2020
TVS Victor BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 60,000
TVS has updated its entire portfolio to meet the new stringent BS6 emission norms, save for the Victor. The Victor is the only commuter motorcycle in TVS' India line-up that has not received the 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.
Hero Xpulse 200T BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.05 lakhs
Hero MotoCorp was about to launch the BS6-compliant Xpulse 200 and Xpulse 200T in July this year. However, last month the company launched only the Xpulse 200 BS6. The Xpulse 200T BS6 will be launched this month. The Xpulse 200T will be powered by a BS6-compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. 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 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It will also get Hero's XSens programmed fuel-injection technology. The BS6 Xpulse 200T will be priced around Rs. 1.05 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda CB Hornet 160R BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.10 lakhs
Honda fanboys are eagerly waiting for the new Hornet BS6. The BS6-compliant Hornet will be launched soon. It will be powered by a new BS6-compliant 162.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. It will produce around 14 PS of power and nearly 13.6 Nm of torque. The engine will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It will also get Honda's Eco Technology (HET) to deliver better performance. The 2020 Honda Hornet 160 is expected to get new features too. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.10 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero Xtreme 200S BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.10 lakhs
Hero MotoCorp teased the Xtreme 200S BS6 on its official website in April this year. Now, it will be finally launched this month. The Xtreme 200S is a fully-faired derivative of the naked Xtreme 200R (discontinued). It will be powered by a BS6-compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. It will also get Hero's XSens fuel-injection technology. 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 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Xtreme 200S BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.10 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.65 lakhs
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball has been spied on test in India multiple times. It will replace the Thunderbird 350 in RE's India line-up. The new Meteor 350 will be based on a completely new platform and will get a host of features too. It is expected to be powered by a BS6-compliant 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor will develop around 20.07 PS of power at 5250 RPM and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. It will come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.65 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 7.60 lakhs
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited will soon launch its first BS6-compliant big bike in India. Suzuki teased the V-Strom 650 XT BS6 in April this year. Now, it is finally expected to be launched this month. The new V-Strom 650 will be powered by a BS6-compliant 645cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, V-Twin engine. The new BS6 motor is expected to churn out around 71 PS of maximum power and 62 Nm of peak torque. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The new Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT BS6 is expected to be priced around Rs. 7.60 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Triumph Street Triple R BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 9.50 lakhs
Triumph Motorcycles will soon launch the new Triumph Street Triple R in India. A few weeks ago, Triumph launched the new Street Triple RS in the country. Now, the R variant will be launched and it 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. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 9.50 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 18.50 lakhs
The last motorcycle in our list is the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. Honda Two-wheelers India just announced that the new Fireblade and the Fireblade SP will be launched soon in the country. The bookings for these motorcycles are already open at Honda's Premium BigWing Dealerships. The new Fireblade gets a BS6-compliant 1000cc in-line four-cylinder engine. This motor pumps out a staggering 217.5 PS of power at 14,500 RPM and 113 Nm of peak torque at 12,500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Mind you, this is the most powerful Fireblade from Honda ever. The new 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is expected to be priced from Rs. 18.50 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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So, these were the Top 8 Upcoming BS6 Bikes in India in August 2020. Which motorcycle excites you the most? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.
