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Upcoming two-wheeler launches in October — Honda H’Ness CB350, Ducati Multistrada 950S and more

Upcoming two-wheeler launches in October — Honda H’Ness CB350, Ducati Multistrada 950S and more

Navdeep Yadav

September sales of leading automakers like Hero, Bajaj, and others indicate a substantial uptick in consumers’ buying sentiments.
With the festive season around the corner, two-wheeler manufacturers are now gearing up to launch the best of their models this month.
These are the top bike launches expected to hit the market this month.
Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.

Two-wheeler manufacturers have witnessed the green shoots of recovery — all thanks to the increased need for personal mobility during this pandemic. September sales of leading automakers like Hero, Bajaj, and others indicate a substantial uptick in consumers’ buying sentiments. Most automakers have logged in a rebound in demand, with sales recovering to near pre-COVID levels.

With the festive season around the corner, two-wheeler manufacturers are now gearing up to launch the best of their models this month.

At Business Insider, we have collated the list of the top two-wheeler launches for October.

These are the top bike launches expected to hit the market this month:

Honda H’Ness CB350

Honda India is all set to launch its all-new cruiser Honda H’ness CB350, which was recently unveiled at a virtual event on September 30. While the official price has not been revealed yet, the company said the bike could be priced around ₹1.9 lakh.

The all-new Honda H’ness CB 350 will compete against the Royal Enfield Classic 350 series, and comes with smart tech features like — Honda smartphone voice control system and battery health meter, and selectable torque control.

Ducati Multistrada 950S

Ducati is expected to launch the Multistrada 950 range, and it may bring the Multistrada 950S variant along with the standard model. A 937cc L-Twin engine will power the bikes. The ‘S’ variant of the bike will come with unique features like an electronic suspension, bi-directional quick-shifter, and cornering lights.

The bikes are likely to be priced around ₹14 lakh.

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT

The BS6 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, shown at the Auto Expo 2020, is expected to hit the market in October this year. Suzuki had already teased Suzuki V-Strom 650XT on its official website last month as it geared up for the launch.

Suzuki V-Strom 650XT comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels with tubeless off-road-oriented tyres. It also gets knuckle guards and a belly pan. The bike poses competition for the Kawasaki Versys 650 and is likely to be priced at ₹8 lakh.

BMW G 310 Twins

BMW is now all set to launch BMW G 310 Twins— the G 310 GS and G 310 R — in India on October 8. The company has already begun accepting bookings in India from September 1 for a token amount of ₹50,000.

The BMW G 310 Twins will be powered by a BS6-compliant 312.2cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. Pricing is likely around ₹2.99 lakh and ₹3.49 lakh, and the deliveries are scheduled to begin in October after the launch.

Okinawa Oki100

EV shift

Okinawa’s electric motorcycle prototype Okinawa Oki100 showcased at Auto Expo 2018, is likely to be launched this month. The electric bike, which looks like a mini-naked roadster powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, will offer 150 km per charge.

The bike is expected to be priced around ₹1 lakh.