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Dual-channel ABS will be introduced in the new Jawa bikes by the second half of 2019. Currently, the bikes are available with single-channel ABS.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has achieved a new milestone becoming the fastest manufacturer in the industry to cross the 40 million sales mark. The two-wheeler maker managed to achieve the stupendous number in a span of 18 years, backed by the strong demand for its scooter range. The volumes have only grown tremendously in recent times with the last 20 million customers joining Honda family in the previous four years. In contrast, the company gained its first 10 million customers in 11 years, followed by the next 10 million in the following three years.

KTM dealerships across the country have commenced accepting bookings for the 790 Duke street-fighter. The KTM 790 Duke can be booked at a token amount of Rs. 30,000 at select outlets while deliveries have been promised in the first half of 2019. KTM India though is officially yet to announce the bookings or launch details of what will be its new flagship motorcycle in the country. The KTM line-up has been stagnant for a while now with the only big update being the 2017 Dukes and RCs being launched and more recently the KTM 125 Duke going on sale. The new 790 will add some fire to the Austrian stable in India, and also a worthy offering for those looking to upgrade within the orange family.

Photos and information from Triumph dealer conference reveal the massive 2.3-litre engine Rocket III, although with several changes.

Bajaj Auto has launched a new 110 cc model of the Bajaj Platina in India, priced at Rs. 49,197 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With the new Bajaj Platina 110, the Pune-based two-wheeler manufacturer now brings a new rival to the 110 cc commuter segment.

Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. revived the Jawa brand last month with three motorcycles and the company has now opened its first dealerships in the country before deliveries begin next year. Jawa Motorcycles' first two dealerships are located in the city of Pune at Baner and Chinchwad respectively, and are the first of the 105 outlets set to open by early next year. At the time of launch, the company had said that all of its 105 showrooms will be 3S facilities comprising sales, service and spares. With the outlets becoming fully operational, customers in Pune can now book and test-ride the Jawa and Jawa Forty Two motorcycles, the company said in a statement.

Yamaha Motor India has introduced the 2019 editions of the Saluto RX 110 and Saluto 125 motorcycles in the country. The 2019 Yamaha Saluto RX 110 is priced at Rs. 52,000, while the 2019 Yamaha Saluto 125 is priced at Rs. 59,800 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). Both commuter offerings comes with new graphics and paint options, but most importantly get the Unified Braking System (UBS). The new UBS unit is Yamaha's version of the combined braking system (CBS) that applies the front and the rear brake together for more controlled stopping power. The feature will be mandatory on all two-wheelers below 125 cc starting April 2019, as per the government regulations.

The year of 2018 saw a lot of new performance motorcycles being launched in India and here is our list of best sportbikes that were launched this year and in this case we are considering only faired sportbikes launched this year in India.