Top 7 Upcoming Bikes Under Rs. 5 Lakh To Be Launched In 2019

The year that just went by had loads of new scooter and motorcycle launches! You can read all about it by clicking on the links right after the end of this paragraph. Like 2018, 2019 too promises to be a year with lots of motorcycle launches. After all, there will be a bunch of new motorcycle launches this year as well and we list out some highly anticipated motorcycle launches which should be priced less than Rs. 5 lakh. Looking for a new entry level premium bike? You should definitely take a look at this list.

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KTM 390 Adventure

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It will perhaps be the most anticipated two-wheeler launch in 2019. With the advent of the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the BMW G 310 GS, there is a demand for budget adventure bikes. With KTM's off-road expertise and the very capable engine of the 390 Duke, the 390 Adventure could very well be a game-changer. In fact, test mules of the KTM 390 Adventure have already been spotted testing in India. It uses the same 373 cc single-cylinder engine, making 43 bhp and 37 Nm and being paired to a 6-speed gearbox. We are really excited to ride this one. The 390 Adventure is expected to have a price tag of around Rs. 2.6-2.75 (ex-showroom), and will compete with the BMW G 310 GS and even the Kawasaki Versys-X 300.

Also Read: KTM 390 Adventure: What To Expect

Benelli Imperiale

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Benelli is all set to start afresh in India having entered into collaboration with Hyderabad-based Mahavir Group. The company has a slew of products, waiting to be launched and one of the models will be the Imperiale. It is a will be a direct competitor to the Royal Enfield Classic series. The first Imperiale will be powered by a 373.5 cc, single-cylinder, single overhead cam, fuel-injected engine which will put out around 19 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine will be mated to a five-speed gearbox.

Also Read: Benelli Imperiale 400: What We Know So Far

KTM RC 390 Update

a1j38cj4(Expect the new KTM RC 390 to be launched in India by mid 2019) Photo: Motorcyclenews.com

Yes! KTM is also working on giving the RC 390 proper updates which include cosmetic and mechanical upgrades as well. Expect the bike to get a re-designed fairing along with new headlamp assembly, re-worked rear sub-frame and maybe an improvement in engine components as well. Expect it to get the same full-colour TFT instrument console as well. Expect the motorcycle to be launched in the second half of 2019 and carry a slight premium in terms of pricing as well. It will go up against the TVS Apache RR 310 and the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Kawasaki Z400

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Kawasaki launched the Ninja 400 in India last year and we expect it to launch the Z400 in India as well. First showcased at the 2018 EICMA, the new Kawasaki Z400 is the stripped version of the Ninja 400, minus the fairing, clip-on handlebars and the aggressive riding position. What you get instead is the same powerful engine and chassis as the Ninja 400, with minimal body panels. The 399 cc parallel-twin motor makes 44 bhp, which is a 6 bhp increase over the Z300. The torque remains the same at 38 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and comes with an assist/slipper clutch. We expect the price to be just above Rs. 4 lakh.

Yamaha MT-03

yamaha mt 03(Yamaha MT-03)

The Yamaha MT-03 is the naked variant of the YZF R3 and could be launched in India this year in the second half, possibly during the festive season. It will have the same 321 cc parallel-twin motor which makes 41.4 bhp and 29.6 Nm of peak torque, while being paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The styling is sharp on the bike and we expect it to get ABS as standard fitment. The Yamaha MT-03 will go up against the likes of the KTM 390 Duke and the BMW G 310 GS. We expect the pricing to be at Rs. 3 lakh.

Royal Enfield Trials 350/500

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The 'Scrambler' style of motorcycles is slowly becoming popular in India and we believe Royal Enfield will ride this wave as well. And we say that images of the Royal Enfield 350/500 Trials have been leaked online. These motorcycles have already been spotted testing and we could see them getting launched in the first half of the year itself. Expect them to be fitted with scrambler-like equipment such as knobby tyres, single-seat, and upswept exhaust and so on. The bikes will remain the same mechanically but expect them to get ABS right from the start.

Also Read: Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350/500 Photos Leaked

Benelli Leoncino

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The Benelli Leoncino is one of the first all-new motorcycles which will be launched by company in India. It will be a scrambler-styled naked with traditional scrambler design with modern accents and technology. The Leoncino will be powered by a 499.6 cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine tuned to put out 47 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 45 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The Benelli Leoncino and Leoncino Trail are expected to be launched together, in all likelihood, by the end of 2018, or at the most, early 2019. Prices are expected to be in the range of Rs. 5 - 6 lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Read: Benelli Leoncino: What We Know So Far



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