Are you a bike lover and eagerly waiting to know about the upcoming bikes in 2024? Then, you’re at the right place. In this article, we have compiled a list of the ten most popular upcoming bikes to be launched in 2024. From Honda to Royal Enfield and Kawasaki to Bajaj, these bikes will surely leave a lasting impression on bike lovers around the world.
In recent years, the bike industry has seen a significant transformation with the introduction of new technologies, designs, and features. All motorcycle companies in India constantly push the boundaries and pave the way for new and innovative bikes. This year, 2024, promises to be no different.
From adventure bikes to sports bikes and roadsters to cruisers, the upcoming bikes in 2024 have something for everyone. The new bike will have advanced technology, modern styling, and powerful engines that will take the biking experience to new heights.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the ten most awaited upcoming bikes of 2024. We will also look into the features, specifications, and expected launch dates of these bikes. So, let’s get started.
10 Most Awaited Upcoming Bikes in India
1. Honda CBR300R
(Expected launch Date: January 2024)
A larger displacement version of the Honda CBR250R is the CBR300R. Like the CBR250R, the CBR300R will be powered by a 286cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor that produces 30 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque. It has a six-speed transmission and a fuel-injected engine. The bike’s braking system will feature disc brakes at both ends, with ABS and CBS as standard across the globe.
The Honda CBR300R is expected to go on sale in India in January 2024, with an expected price between Rs 2.0-2.9 Lakh. When the CBR300R enters the Indian market, it will replace the CBR250R and compete with the Benelli 302R, Yamaha YZF-R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300, and the KTM RC390.
- Engine Capacity: 286 cc
- Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
- Max Power: 30 bhp
- Max Torque: 27 Nm
2. Honda CB500X
(Expected launch Date: 16 January 2024)
Significant improvements have been made to the Honda CB500X for overseas markets. Along with updating the suspension system, Honda has included Showa SF-BPF inverted front forks in the new 2024 model, which was not the case with the previous generation. Meanwhile, a mono-shock is in charge of the rear suspension duties.
Mechanical specifications will remain unchanged, and the Honda CB500X will be powered by a 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that can produce 47bhp power and 43 Nm torque.
Apart from changing the suspension, Honda has also updated the braking system of the new model. The 2024 version of the CB500X features twin 296 mm rotors at the front, as opposed to the single 310 mm disc of the previous generation. The safety net is made of dual-channel ABS, while the rear still uses a 240mm single disc.
The Honda CB500X is expected to go on sale in India in January 2024, with an expected price between Rs 6.5 – 7.5 Lakh. When the CB500X enters the Indian market, it will compete with the Kawasaki Versys 650, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, and Benelli TRK 502X.
- Engine Capacity: 471 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Max Power: 47 bhp
- Max Torque: 43 Nm
3. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
(Expected launch Date: 23 January 2024)
In the Indian market, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, a middleweight supersport motorbike made by the Japanese company, competes with the Honda CBR650R. The motorcycle is powered by a 636cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 128.2 horsepower and peak torque of 70.6 Nm.
Full fairing, split seats, muscular fuel tank, twin-pod headlight at the front, and side-slung exhaust are some of the stylish features. These include traction control, power mode, quick-shifter for upshifts, and full-LED illumination for turn signals, taillights, and headlamps.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is expected to go on sale in India in January 2024, with an estimated price between Rs 11.0-11.5 Lakh. Currently, available bikes that are similar to the Ninja ZX-6R are the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki Z900, and the Honda CBR 650R.
- Engine Capacity: 636 cc
- Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
- Seat Height: 831 mm
- Max Power: 128.2 bhp
- Max Torque: 70 Nm
4. Yamaha YZF-R7
(Expected launch Date: 19th February 2024)
Yamaha Motor has unveiled several new bikes in India last year. The company’s middleweight motorbike YZF-R7 is included in the list and is currently offered for sale in several overseas territories.
The 689cc, parallel twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled CP2 engine that powers the global model will be part of the mechanical specs. This engine produces 67 Nm at 6,500 rpm and 72.4 horsepower at 8,750 rpm when mated to a six-speed gearbox. The gearbox is equipped with a slipper clutch and assist as standard, although overseas, the Rapid Shift System is an optional extra.
Yamaha YZF-R7 is expected to launch in India in February 2024 with an estimated price range of Rs 10 lakh. After the launch of YZF-R7 in the Indian market, it will compete with the Ducati Monster, Aprilia RS 660, and Honda CBR 650R. Additionally, the Triumph Daytona 660 is another bike similar to the YZF-R7, which is expected to launch in India in April 2024.
- Engine Capacity: 689 cc
- Max Power: 72 bhp
- Max Torque: 67 Nm
- Transmission: Manual
5. Royal Enfield Roadster 450
(Expected launch Date: 5th March 2024)
Royal Enfield Roadster 450 is another new bike built on the 450cc platform. The engine of this motorcycle will be shared by the Himalayan 450. Hence, it will have a 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. As stated earlier, the powertrain of the Himalayan 450 is expected to produce 40 horsepower and 45 Nm of peak torque. Similar output numbers are expected for the Roadster 450.
The suspension setup will include a mono-shock at the rear and telescopic front forks. At the same time, the front forks in Himalayan 450 will be inverted.
The Royal Enfield Roadster 450 is expected to go on sale in India in March 2024, with an expected price between Rs 2.4-2.6 Lakh. Once launched in India, the Roadster 450 will compete with the Kawasaki KLX110R L, Kawasaki KLX230RS, and the Kawasaki KLX 140R F.
- Engine Capacity: 450 cc
- Max Power: 40 bhp
- Max Torque: 45 Nm
- Transmission: Manual
6. Bajaj Pulsar 400
(Expected launch Date: 15th March 2024)
The launch of Bajaj Dominar 400 made way for a possible Pulsar 400. Although the Pulsar NS200 was introduced in India almost a decade ago, the release of the Pulsar 400 is also significantly delayed.
It is now assumed that the Bajaj Pulsar 400 will use the same engine as the Dominar 400. This 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine produces 35Nm and 39.4bhp on the Dominar, but its performance may differ slightly on the Pulsar 400. Additionally, the Dominar 400, which effectively uses a strengthened version of the NS200’s chassis, may share a frame with the Pulsar 400. On the other hand, we estimate the Pulsar 400 to weigh less than the 193 kg Dominar.
Regarding price, it is estimated that the Bajaj Pulsar 400 will be priced lower than the Dominar 400 and will be one of the most affordable 400cc bikes in India.
The Bajaj Pulsar 400 is expected to go on sale in India in March 2024, with an expected price between Rs 2.0-2.2 Lakh. The Yezdi Roadster, Honda Hness CB350, and Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 are the motorcycles currently in the market that are similar to the Pulsar 400.
- Engine Capacity: 373 cc
- Max Power: 39 bhp
- Max Torque: 35 Nm
- Transmission: Manual
7. Hero Xoom 125R
(Expected launch Date: 11th April 2024)
Hero MotoCorp launched the Xoom 125R, a sporty scooter, at EICMA 2023. Hero Zoom 125R will be powered by a 125cc engine and equipped with a CVT automatic transmission. Hero has not revealed its power output yet, but we guess the motor will produce slightly more power than the Hero Maestro Edge 125.
The Hero Zoom 125R features several inventions, including turn-by-turn navigation, a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, first-in-the-segment sequential LED indicators, and full LED illumination.
The Hero Zoom 125R is expected to go on sale in India in April 2024, priced between Rs 85-90k. Once launched in India, Zoom 125R will compete with TVS Ntorq 125, Suzuki Avenis, and OLA S1 X.
- Engine Capacity: 125 cc
- Max Power: yet to come
- Max Torque: yet to come
- Transmission: Automatic
8. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
(Expected launch Date: 15th May 2024)
Inspired by the diverse and vibrant community of custom motorcycle builders, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a factory custom motorcycle.
A 648cc parallel-twin motor that produces 46.40bhp at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,650 rpm will power the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. The oil-cooled engine will be mated to a six-speed gearbox and an optional slipper clutch. There will be four color options available for the Shotgun 650 – Drill Green, Stancil White, Sheet Metal Gray, and Plasma Blue.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is expected to go on sale in India in May 2024, with an estimated price of Rs 3.0-3.5 lakh. Bikes similar to the Shotgun 650 in India are the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, Royal Enfield Super Meteor, and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
- Engine Capacity: 648 cc
- Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
- Kerb Weight: 240 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.8 liters
- Max Power: 46 bhp
9. Honda Activa 7G
(Expected launch Date: 18th October 2024)
The Honda Activa 7G will replace the 110cc Honda Activa 6G scooter. It is estimated that this scooter will be upgraded in many ways from its current version. The next-generation model will be offered in various color combinations and configurations, just like the Activa 6G.
The air-cooled, single-cylinder, 109cc engine can be kept in the mechanical specifications as it already meets the latest emission regulations. On the Activa 6G, this engine is adjusted to produce 7.6 horsepower and 8.8 Nm of peak torque.
Honda Activa 7G is expected to launch in India in October 2024 with an estimated price range of Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000. Honda Activa 6G, Hero Pleasure Plus Xtec, TVS Jupiter, and Honda Grazia are the current popular scooters in India that are similar to Activa 7G.
- Engine Capacity: 110 cc
- Max Power: 7.6 bhp
- Max Torque: 8.8 Nm
- Transmission: Automatic
10. Royal Enfield Sherpa 650
(Expected launch Date: 18th November 2024)
Royal Enfield Sherpa 650 is a scrambler built on the Interceptor 650 platform, designed to compete in the mid-segment of the Indian market. Sherpa 650 will have many improvements compared to Interceptor 650.
The mechanical specs will be the same as the Interceptor 650; the Sherpa 650 is expected to use a 648cc, parallel-twin, air-cooled engine. On the Interceptor 650, the same engine is rated to generate 46.2 horsepower and 52 Nm of peak torque. We expect to see comparable performance numbers on the Sherpa 650.
Royal Enfield Sherpa 650 is expected to go on sale in India in November 2024, priced around Rs 3.0-3.25 lakh. Once launched, the Sherpa 650 will compete with the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, Benelli Leoncino 500, and Moto Morini Seiemmezzo.
- Engine Capacity: 648 cc
- Max Power: 46 bhp
- Max Torque: 52 Nm
- Transmission: Manual
That was all about the most awaited upcoming bikes in 2024. To learn more about other upcoming bikes in India, please visit Bikechuno.
