The year 2022 is coming to a close and the Indian market has seen the launch of several new motorcycles. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is waning, and people are buying cars again. Many manufacturers have introduced new motorcycles, most of them very important to their lineup. Here are the top five motorcycles launched in India this year.
Bajaj Pulsar P150
The Pulsar P150 is the most affordable new generation Pulsar one can buy. It is powered by a 150 cc engine producing 14.3 bhp of power and 13.5 Nm of peak torque.
Bajaj Auto started rolling out the new generation of Pulsars last year. After launching the N250, F250 and N160, the brand has finally launched the P150, the successor to the Pulsar 150. The engine on the Pulsar P150 is brand new and one of the smoothest engines from Bajaj. The chassis of the Pulsar P150 is taken from the Pulsar N160. Most importantly, the Pulsar P150 is 10kg lighter than the outgoing Pulsar 150.
(Also watch: Bajaj Pulsar P150 Review)
KTM remote control 390
The bodywork of the 2022 RC 390 is inspired by KTM’s MotoGP motorcycles.
When KTM first launched their motorcycles in India, they offered great performance for their price. However, now motorcycles have gone up in price, and in the case of the RC 390, the price has gone up significantly, but this time the manufacturer has updated the motorcycle with a lot of electronics. It now features a Bluetooth-equipped TFT screen, traction control, cornering ABS, LED lighting, and more. The engine is probably the same, but the mapping has been updated and there is a new larger airbox.
Ducati Desert X
Ducati DesertX is an off-road adventure wagon from the Italian brand. The motorcycle is based on a concept shown at EICMA in 2019.
Ducati has finally launched their long-awaited motorcycle in the Indian market. It’s called the DesertX, and it offers the best of both worlds, an adventure touring bike and a motocross bike. There are six riding modes, four power modes, quickshifter, wheelie control, cruise control, engine brake control, cornering ABS and engine brake control. The Ducati DesertX is powered by a 937 cc liquid-cooled L-twin engine developing 110 bhp and 92 Nm. This is the same engine as the Monster and Multistrada V2, but with shortened gear ratios.
Also read: Ducati DesertX launched in India: 5 things you should know
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 uses the same engine as the Classic Reborn and Meteor 350.
Royal Enfield surprised everyone when it launched the Hunter 350 in the Indian market. First, there’s the way it handles and responds to rider input, and then there’s the attractive pricing. It’s the most affordable Royal Enfield motorcycle one can buy right now. The engine is shared with the Classic 350 and Meteor 350, but in a different state of tune, and the bike feels very eager. The Hunter 350 was the first Royal Enfield to come with 17-inch wheels, which made the Hunter feel nimble.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Ride Review: What’s Making The Roar?
Ultraviolet F77
The F77 Limited (above) is sold out. It is limited to 77 units.
Ultraviolette has garnered a lot of attention by manufacturing India’s first high-performance electric motorcycle. Depending on the model, the motorcycle has a range of up to 307 kilometers thanks to the 10.3 kWh battery pack. The lower version has a 7.1 kWh battery pack and a range of 206 kilometers. The electric motor has an output of up to 38.8 bhp and 95 Nm. The rear has a 41mm adjustable USD fork and an adjustable monoshock. There’s dual-channel ABS, riding modes, adjustable bars, 5″ TFT screen, mobile connectivity and more.
Also Read: Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle launched in India, priced from ¥380,000
First published date: December 21, 2022 at 22:10 PM CST
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