The Indian market witnessed a few interesting launches last week while the rest of the major updates were about upcoming products. In case you were too busy to keep a track of any of these updates, here’s a round-up.
Updated KTM 200 Duke launch
KTM India launched the updated 200 Duke with feature updates in the form of a new 5-inch TFT screen. This console gets smartphone connectivity and supports turn-by-turn navigation, via Bluetooth, using the KTM Connect application. Further, it also allows incoming call notifications, gets Supermoto ABS, a customizable colour theme for the shift rpm, and more.
BMW CE 02 launch
The BMW CE 02 electric scooter was launched in India at Rs 4.5 lakh, introductory. It slots below the CE 04 and is aimed at those who want an easy-to-ride city scooter. The CE 02 is powered by an air-cooled synchronous motor. It has a 3.9kWh battery which offers a range of 108km (ICAT certified). The top speed of the scooter is 95 kmph, which will give the CE 02 the legs to sit comfortably at highway speeds.
Suzuki GSX-8R launch
Suzuki launched its middle-weight sportbike, the GSX-8R in India at Rs. 9.25 lakh, ex-showroom. The motorcycle goes up against the likes of the Triumph Daytona 660, Kawasaki Ninja 650, and Aprilia RS660. Clinging onto its steel diamond-style frame is a 776cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with a 270-degree crank that produces 81.8bhp at 8,500rpm and 78Nm of peak torque at 6,800rpm.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R arrives at dealership
The 2025 edition of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R started reaching dealerships ahead of the brand announcing its official launch. As per our dealer source, the price of the bike has gone up by a measly Rs. 34,000 over the previous edition and the 2025 model costs Rs. 17.13 lakh. While it has remained mechanically unchanged, there are two new colour options on offer.
2024 Kawasaki KLX 230 India launch
The Kawasaki KLX 230 S dual sport motorcycle is expected to go on sale in India soon. The company has been busy testing the bikes on our roads recently, and test mules indicate that the motorcycle is quite localised. This should help Kawasaki India price the KLX 230 S competitively. It is likely to be priced around the same ballpark as the Hero Xpulse 200 4V, around Rs 2 lakh.
(All prices are ex-showroom)
