To be launched on the 8th of February, 2019, the Honda CB300 is a Neo Sports Cafe design, the CB300 is powered by a 286cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine which cranks out 30.9 bhp, with peak torque of 27.5 Nm, Mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
The MT-15. A naked version of the R15, the MT-15 is tipped for launch on March 15th, 2019. the bikes is powered by a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that churns out a healthy 18.7bhp and 15Nm and features VVA (variable valve actuation) for optimised power delivery. While braking duties are handled by disc brakes and ABS, The India-spec version will feature telescopic forks on the front, as compared to the USD forks on the international version.
The Hero Xpulse 200 and 200T should go on sale in the month of March 2019. Vying for the most affordable adventure bike tag, the touring-focused Hero Xpulse 200T will be priced slightly above. On the other hand, the ADV-spec Xpulse 200 will ask for a little more than its tarmac-happy sibling. Powering both the bikes is a 200 cc motor, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine is good for 18.4 PS, cranks out 17 Nm of torque and comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
A genuine alternative to the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the KTM Adventure 390 will be powered by 373cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This engine makes 43bhp and 37Nm torque however, in a different state of tune which will be more adventure motorcycling friendly. In terms of kit, test mules have been spotted running alloy wheels, which has caused some disappointment, it could be offered with spoke wheels as an option. Expect this motorcycle to arrive towards the end of this year or earlier
The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 gets revised ergonomics, USD front forks, a radially mounted front disc brake, a secondary display above the fuel tank lid, a new double-decker exhaust system and It is being said that the updated bike could be more powerful and faster than the outgoing version and the motor could be a DOHC setup, along with ride-by-wire among other things. The updated Dominar should go on sale in Q1, 2019 at a marginally higher price than the existing .
Available internationally, for 2019, the Yamaha R3 gets new body panels which are more aerodynamic, better suspension, and revised ergonomics. The result? the 2nd gen R3 is faster in a straight line, offers a sportier riding position and looks apart .
The upcoming middleweight adventure-tourer could start something new for the Beneli , in the Indian market. the Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW GS 310 are antry level ADV. But if one wishes to upgrade from there, it’s quite an expensive journey until the likes of the Versys and the V-Strom 650. And that is where the Benelli TRK 502 can slot itself.
To be launched on the 18th of February, 2019, the Benelli TRK 502 will be Beneli’s first all-new product in India, after the brand’s revival. Powering the bike is a 499 cc, liquid cooled parallel-twin good for 47 bhp at 8,500 and 45 Nm of peak torque , channelled to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox.
The Honda CBR 650F has been taken off Honda’s India website and could be soon replaced with the CBR 650R, which is a more sportier evolution of the motorcycle. The CBR 650R is a more aggressively styled machine in comparison to its relaxed predecessor. In terms of power, the new CBR 650R’s motor is essentially the same as the 650F. However, the 649 cc motor now revs till 12,000 rpm instead of the 11,000rpm earlier and makes 95 bhp of power and 64 Nm of torque. In terms of kit, the CBR 650R gets an exhaust system which is tuned to sound better, it gets full-LED illumination at the front and back, an LCD display for instrumentation, an assist and slipper clutch, and the motor gets Honda’s Selectable Torque Control which maintains rear wheel traction. Expect the bike to be launched in Q2, 2019 at a price which is slightly higher.
