July will be an interesting month for Indian two-wheeler aficionados, as several models, including the Guerrilla 450 and the BMW CE 04, are set to go on sale. Recently, Bajaj launched its first CNG bike, the Freedom 125, in India for Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). The bike has a 125cc horizontally positioned single-cylinder engine that delivers 9.5bhp and 9.7Nm of performance numbers. With the touch of a switch, this unit can operate on either petrol or compressed natural gas. Let's now explore what more this month has in store for us from brands like BMW, Royal Enfield, and Hero MotoCorp.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will debut globally in Barcelona, Spain on July 17. The upcoming roadster will use the same single-cylinder, liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine that powers the new Himalayan ADV. It may, however, provide different output numbers due to its roadster capabilities. The Guerrilla 450 is expected to feature a single-piece seat, an integrated tail lamp, a circular LED headlamp, a large fuel tank, and a robust tail portion. It is also likely to offer LED illumination, Bluetooth connectivity, and a dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS).
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Unlike its ADV counterpart, the roadster will probably have 17-inch wheels with tubeless tyres, a telescopic front fork, a shorter seat height, and lower ground clearance. In terms of pricing, the Guerrilla 450 may start somewhere at Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Honda CB300R, the Hero Mavrick 440, the Triumph Speed 400, and the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401.
BMW CE 04
BMW will introduce the CE 04 electric scooter alongside the 5 Series LWB, Mini Cooper S, and the Countryman Electric on July 24, 2024. The maxi-styled scooter is already available for purchase overseas. It has an 8.9kWh battery that offers 41bhp and 62Nm of performance numbers. The EV is claimed to go from 0 to 50km/h in 2.6 seconds and attain a top speed of 120km/h. BMW claims that the upcoming electric scooter has a range of 130 kilometres on a single charge.
In terms of features, the BMW CE 04 has three riding modes, a Type-C charging port, a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen, and traction control. The EV is expected to have a price tag of around Rs 10 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono
Ducati India is expected to introduce the Hypermotard 698 Mono soon. The bike is propelled by a single-cylinder, 659cc liquid-cooled Superquadro mono engine, which is the strongest single-cylinder engine on the market, producing a peak power output of 77.5bhp and a maximum torque of 63Nm. It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch. The output can be raised to 84.5bhp and 67Nm by upgrading to a Termignoni racing exhaust, which is optional. In terms of design, the Hypermotard 698 Mono gets a straight double-sided swingarm, a high seat, alloy wheels, and a narrow tail section. Other notable elements include a fairing that encircles the exhaust system and two upswept silencers on both sides of the tail part.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono has three power modes, wheelie control, traction control, a 3.8-inch LCD, all-LED lighting, engine brake control, launch control, ride-by-wire, and cornering ABS, among other features. It is expected to have a sticker price of around Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
2024 Hero Destini 125
The new iteration of the Hero Destini 125 will likely be available for purchase later this month. It is expected to include a more aggressive front cowl, an updated headlight, front panels with cuts and creases, and fresh alloy wheels. The scooter could also have revamped taillamps and a fuel tank with flattened sides. The Hero scooter will likely remain mechanically unchanged, with the 125cc single-cylinder engine and i3S engine start-stop system. This unit produces 9bhp and 10.4Nm.
Triumph Daytona 660
Last but not least, the two-wheeler sector will probably see another significant launch in July with the Triumph Daytona 660 supersport. The bike has a 660cc inline-triple motor that generates 69Nm of maximum torque at 8,250rpm and about 94bhp at 11,250rpm. It includes a new exhaust that is touted to sound sportier than its 660cc counterparts.
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The Daytona 660's features include three ride modes (sport, road, and rain), dual-channel ABS, traction control, full LED lighting, and a TFT display with smartphone connectivity. Its suspension setup has a monoshock unit with preload adjustment and Showa's 41mm inverted front forks. Price-wise, the bike is expected to have a starting price of roughly Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).
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