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Upcoming Bikes 2017 – Upto 500cc : Details, Images, Tech Specs, Prices and Expected Launch Period

You better have some serious cash stashed up in your bank account as you’d be spoilt for choice in 2017. Why? Because some of the most highly anticipated and fun to ride motorcycles are lined up to arrive in the sub-500cc segment of the Indian two-wheeler market. 2017 will see the arrival of the new 390 Duke, the BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS and the TVS Akula 310. Here’s a list of top, drool worthy, sub-500cc motorcycles scheduled to arrive in India in 2017.

KTM 390 Duke

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Probably one of the best sub-500cc motorcycles available today, the KTM 390 Duke is an absolute pocket rocket and the 2017 version is going to be even better. The motorcycle, unveiled at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show, now features a new split LED headlight that represents the face of the updated Duke family. Then there is the TFT digital instrument cluster which features an optional MY RIDE multimedia interface that helps smartphone integration to access various functions. Add to the mix that power packed engine which now comes with ride-by-wire throttle and you have one of the most feature loaded motorcycles in the sub-500cc segment.

  • Engine: 373cc liquid cooled single cylinder motor
  • Power: 44 hp
  • Torque: 35 Nm
  • Expected Arrival: First half of 2017
  • Expected Price: INR 2.4-2.8 lakh

Read more about the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke here

BMW G 310 R / G 310 GS

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BMW G 310 GS

BMW Motorrad will also introduce two new motorcycles for Indian market, the BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS. The most accessible motorcycles from the Bavarian two-wheeler maker, the G 310 R and G 310 GS will be manufactured by TVS Motor Company in India so expect to see an aggressive price tag on the upcoming models. The G 310 R will be a naked roadster while the G 310 GS (as you might have already guessed by the name) will be a tourer-cum-mild off-roader. Both motorcycles will share the same chassis and engine but would get completely different styling.

BMW G 310 R (K03)

BMW G 310 R

  • Engine: 313cc fuel injected, liquid cooled engine
  • Power: 34 hp
  • Torque: 28 Nm
  • Expected Arrival: G 310 R  – First half of 2017 / G 310 GS – Second Half of 2017
  • Expected Price: G 310 R  – INR 2.2-2.5 lakh / G 310 GS – INR 2.4-2.7 lakh

Read more about the new 2017 BMW G 310 R here

Read more about the new 2017 BMW G 310 GS here

TVS Akula

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TVS Akula 310 Concept

The pre-production, heavily camouflaged test mules of the TVS Akula 310 have been spotted on several occasions and we are sure the motorcycle will reach the production line, and showrooms, very soon. The carbon-fibre rich concept got us all excited and we really hope that the production version retains some of the elements from the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi. The motorcycle will feature a full fairing, two-pod headlight with LED pilot lamps and a split seat setup.

  • Engine: 313cc fuel injected, liquid cooled engine
  • Power: 34 hp
  • Torque: 28 Nm
  • Expected Arrival: Second Half of 2017
  • Expected Price: INR 2.0-2.4 lakh

Read more about TVS Akula here

Read more about TVS Akula Concept here

Kawasaki Versys-X 300

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A sub-500cc Versys was long expected and Kawasaki unveiled this much awaited adventure tourer at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show. The motorcycle is built around a steel backbone frame and features a 41mm telescopic fork suspension upfront and a bottom link Uni-trak gas charged shock at the rear. The front wheel is a 19-inch unit while rear is a 17-inch unit. The motorcycle comes equipped with a windshield, wide handlebar and a analogue-cum-digital instrument cluster. The new motorcycle will make the Versys brand more accessible and we really hope to see this in India very soon.

  • Engine: 296cc fuel injected, liquid cooled twin-cylinder engine
  • Power: 39 hp
  • Torque: 27 Nm
  • Expected Arrival: Second Half of 2017
  • Expected Price: INR 2.7-3.4 lakh

Read more about the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 here

Bajaj Dominar (VS400) — Special Mentions

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The Bajaj CS400 Concept which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo

You don’t even have to wait till 2017 to get astride this one. Bajaj officially confirmed that the production of its biggest displacement motorcycle — name unconfirmed so we’d stick to Dominar for now — yet has commenced and it is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in December 2016. In fact, the first batch of motorcycles have already been rolled out from Bajaj Auto’s Chakan plant. The motorcycle will feature full LED headlamps (a first for an Indian motorcycle), ABS (likely to be an optional feature), a fully digital instrument cluster and a mono shock suspension at the rear.

  • Engine: 373cc liquid cooled single cylinder motor
  • Power: 35 hp
  • Torque: 30 Nm
  • Expected Arrival: Mid-December (Officially Confirmed)
  • Expected Price: INR 1.5-1.8 lakh

Read more about the Bajaj Dominar here

The year 2017 is interesting to say the least and we really cannot wait to get our hands on these upcoming motorcycles. What about you? Share your views and opinions with us through the comments section below.

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