Ducati is likely to explore new models in newer segments with the 1,103 cc Panigale V4 engine, as well as the 998 cc V4 R engine. We expect several new Ducati models in the naked, touring and adventure segments in the next couple of years.
The new 650 Twins - the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 will be the mantle bearers of the company to establish itself as a leader in the global mid-size motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield has introduced a rear disc brake on its Bullet range in the Indian market. The rear disc brake equipped Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is priced at Rs. 1.28 lakh, while the Bullet 350 ES is priced at Rs. 1.32 lakh. The range-topping Royal Enfield Bullet 500 with a rear disc brake is priced at Rs. 1.72 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). While the rear disc brake is standard now on the Bullet range, there's no word on the ABS-equipped version, which is likely to arrive in early 2019. As per the government regulations, ABS will be mandatory on all motorcycles that are 125 cc and above.
TVS Motor Company registered a growth of 27 per cent in its overall two-wheeler sales, selling 3, 19,965 units in November 2018 in comparison to 2, 51,965 units sold in November 2017.
Now distributed by the Hyderabad-based Adishwar Auto Ride India - Mahavir Group, the Benelli TNT 300, Benelli 302R and the Benelli TNT 600i have been re-launched in India. The Italian bike maker recently saw a change of hands in India with the Mahavir Group taking charge of sales, service and distribution from the Pune-based DSK Group, and is now on an expansion spree with the products and dealerships. The Benelli TNT 300 is priced at an introductory Rs. 3.50 lakh, while the Benelli 302R is priced at Rs. 3.70 lakh. The Benelli TNT 600i is priced at Rs. 6.20 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
India's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp registered a sale of 610,252 units in November 2018. The company's sales grew marginally in the post festive period as compared to the 605,270 units sold in November 2017. Hero's growth in volumes comes despite an overall drop in numbers across the auto industry owing to the increase in insurance costs before the festive season and the overall low-key market sentiment.
