The Indian two-wheeler industry experienced an action-packed July, featuring some highly anticipated launches that garnered considerable attention online. Here’s a quick rundown of the new two-wheelers that entered the Indian market in July 2023:
Harley-Davidson X440: Harley-Davidson made a remarkable entry with its smallest offering, the X440, priced competitively at Rs 2.29 lakh for the base variant. Powered by a 440cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine generating 27bhp and 38Nm, the X440 impressed with its features and cycle parts.
Triumph Speed 400: Just two days later, Bajaj and Triumph unveiled their bombshell, the Speed 400. Outperforming the X440 in terms of performance and components, it initially came at an astonishing introductory price of Rs 2.23 lakh. Over 10,000 units were already booked, and the current price is Rs 2.33 lakh.
Honda Dio 125: Honda expanded its scooter portfolio with the introduction of the Dio 125 in India. Sharing a similar bodywork to its 110cc sibling, this newcomer featured a larger 125cc engine also used in the Grazia 125 and Activa 125, along with modern, convenience-oriented features in the top-end Smart variant.
2023 Hero Xtreme 200S 4V: Hero revealed the updated four-valve version of its fully-faired motorcycle, the Xtreme 200S. This new iteration boasted improved performance at higher revs, with power and torque output slightly increased to 18.9bhp and 17.3Nm, respectively.
Ola S1 Air: Ola Electric made its mark with the launch of the affordable electric scooter, the S1 Air, initially priced at Rs. 1.10 lakh until 30 July, but now available for Rs 1.20 lakh. The S1 Air impressed with its top speed of 90kmph, a range of 125km, three ride modes, and a five-hour charging time.
These launches brought excitement and innovation to the Indian two-wheeler market, attracting the interest of bike enthusiasts across the country.