The high-end motorbike market in India has experienced significant expansion in recent years. Some of the top motorcycles from a variety of international brands, including Ducati, MV Agusta, and Aprilia, have made their way to our shores.
These manufacturers are becoming more daring and introducing fresh new bikes via the CBU (completely built up) route in response to the rising demand for high-powered performance motorbikes. And even consumers are not hesitant to purchase such high-end things. Here are some of the top imported bikes sold in India, with new products debuting virtually every month.
Top Imported Bikes in India
1. TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE
The Street Triple is unquestionably one of the best motorcycles that Triumph has to offer in the nation. The Triumph Street Triple, the younger sibling of the meaner and more powerful Speed Triple, is a motorbike that practically meets every performance motorcycle requirement.
The bikes, nonetheless, have a traditional street fighter appearance and include:
- Triumph’s trademark bug-eyed dual headlamps.
- A well-chiseled tank.
- A Daytona-derived chassis that gives the rider a great deal of confidence.
On the Street Triple R, this motor is configured to produce 80 Nm of maximum torque at 9,500 rpm and 118.4bhp of maximum power at 11,500 rpm.
| DISPLACEMENT | 765 cc |
| MAX POWER | 118.4 bhp @11500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 80 Nm @9500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 220 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 11,82,706/- |
2. KAWASAKI NINJA H2R
Kawasaki has a stronger hold on the sports bike and superbike market in India than the majority of other performance and superbike brands. The new Kawasaki Ninja H2R is the Japanese two-wheeler giant’s most popular model in the liter-class segment, and it likely has one of the greatest footprints in the imported bikes category. The lightweight design, carbon fiber components, newly developed motorcycle trellis frame, aggressive style, and other technical advancements of this bike are all clear indications of the significant technological investment made by Kawasaki in its development.
| DISPLACEMENT | 998 cc |
| MAX POWER | 305.75 bhp @14000 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 165 Nm @12500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 400 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 81,72,082/- |
3. BMW S1000RR
Even though Japanese manufacturers dominate the high-end motorcycle industry in India, certain brands target a very different type of enthusiast. The BMW S1000RR has contributed to the Bavarian motorbike maker becoming one of the nation’s unique brands.
The S1000RR has a small but mighty niche in the Indian motorcycle market, making it arguably one of the most well-liked liter-class bikes from BMW Motorrad. Its exceptional build quality, aggressive appearance, and German engineering, among other things, have all contributed to its success.
| DISPLACEMENT | 999 cc |
| MAX POWER | 206.51 bhp @13750 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 113 Nm @11000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 303 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 23,05,547/- |
4. HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY
Harley-Davidson is synonymous with high-performance bikes, and when discussing the brand’s most well-known model brought to India, it has to be the Fat Boy. In every market that Harley-Davidson serves, including India, this enormous motorcycle has helped to maintain the brand value of the American cruiser bike company.
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, which was introduced in 2009, is now powered by a 1,690cc V-twin engine with electronic sequential port fuel injection (ESPFI), which allows the motor to produce a maximum torque of 133 Nm. The engine is linked to a 6-speed gearbox.
| DISPLACEMENT | 1868 cc |
| MAX POWER | 93.87 bhp @5020 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 155 Nm @3250 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 177 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 27,48,862/- |
5. DUCATI XDIAVEL
The Ducati Diavel, which translates to “The Devil,” is at the top of the list of the bad names that Ducati has given its motorcycles. Although technically a tourer, Ducati prefers not to label the motorcycle as such. The Italian manufacturer has made every attempt to make the Diavel as much of a sports bike as possible in an effort to prevent such segmentation.
| DISPLACEMENT | 1262 cc |
| MAX POWER | 158.24 bhp @9500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 127 Nm @5000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 299+ kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 23,83,322/- |
6. SUZUKI HAYABUSA
The pricing of the 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa is higher than that of its predecessors. Although it is much the same, the update adds a number of new color schemes.
The Hayabusa is available in a distinctive Metallic Gray paint with Candy Red accents on the front, side, and rear fairings. There is the Vigour Blue, which has Pearl White as the primary color and comparable accents. Additionally, a full-black paint job with gray writing and a chrome side strip is an option for the 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa.
| DISPLACEMENT | 1340 cc |
| MAX POWER | 190 bhp @9700 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 142 Nm @7000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 300 kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 18,88,664/- |
7. HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 401
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is anticipated to go on sale in India in February 2024 for between Rs.2,70,000 and Rs.2,80,000. Originally a Swedish company, Husqvarna is currently owned by KTM. With respect to appearance, feature sets, and pricing, its products will be superior to those of the Austrian manufacturer.
| DISPLACEMENT | 373 cc |
| MAX POWER | 43 bhp |
| MAX TORQUE | – |
| TOP SPEED | – |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | – |
8. DUCATI PANIGALE V2
The limited-edition Panigale V2 Bayliss edition has been introduced in our market by Ducati India. Retail prices for this updated Panigale V2 motorcycle are more than those for the base model. Better hardware and a change in livery are among the improvements over the ordinary motorcycle.
| DISPLACEMENT | 955 cc |
| MAX POWER | 152.8 bhp @10,750 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 104 Nm @9000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 299+ kmph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 22,79,993/- |
9. ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
The adventure bike, the Royal Enfield Himalayan, comes in 4 variations and 6 hues. The 411cc BS6 engine that powers the Royal Enfield Himalayan produces 24.3 horsepower and 32 Nm of torque. The Royal Enfield Himalayan has an anti-locking braking system and front and rear disc brakes. The gasoline tank on this Himalayan motorcycle can hold 15 liters of fuel and weighs 199 kg.
| DISPLACEMENT | 411cc |
| MAX POWER | 54.3 bhp @6500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 320 Nm @35 00 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 299+ kmph 4500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 2,54,229/- |
10. HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 250
The Svartpilen and Vitpilen models from Husqvarna are available; the former is a scrambler, and the latter has a café racer appearance. These names are attached to 250cc motorcycles that were created primarily for the Indian market. Specifically, they take design cues from the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401, which are already offered in foreign markets.
| DISPLACEMENT | 248.76 cc |
| MAX POWER | 30.84 bhp @9000 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 24 Nm @7250 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 299+ kmph 4500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 2,60,125/- |
