Vanguard Roadster Revealed Ahead of Debut

American motorcycle manufacturer Vanguard has unveiled the company's first bike - the Vanguard Roadster. The New York City based motorcycle company will debut its first motorcycle at the New York Motorcycle Show from 9-11 December 2016.

Vanguard will offer three models, but for now, only one model is being unveiled - the Roadster. The Roadster features a 1917cc v-twin engine from S&S which makes close to 150Nm of torque. Currently, the bike is in prototype stage and includes high-quality bits like Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and Metzeler tyres.

(Vanguard Roadster)

The design is unique, with an integrated exhaust and massive dashboard with LCD screen which also features images from a rear-facing camera that substitute for rear view mirrors. The full metal body and carbon fibre fuel tank lend the Vanguard Roadster a unique look, as does the frameless structural engine and a unitized crankcase. The production model will be available from 2018, and Vanguard says it will be priced at US$ 29,995 (around Rs 20 lakh).