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  • Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Indians have a thing for low slung, shiny and relaxed motorcycles. This is due to the fact that we look at cruisers as an extension of our personality. It’s all about the pride and road presence. While India is home to the most exclusive cruisers of the world, here we will give a list of cruisers that isn’t really heavy on your pocket.

    Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Bajaj Avenger Street

    The Avenger Street 180 is the most affordable cruiser one can buy in India. It’s price at Rs 85,613 (ex-showroom Mumbai) and is known for its blacked-out design scheme. It was launched to take on a new Japanese entrant, as a result, the Avenger 150 was discontinued. There’s a 220cc version of the Street as well, and that retails for Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom Mumbai). This model gets more power and full digital instrument cluster.

    Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Bajaj Avenger Cruise

    The second most affordable cruiser is also from the Bajaj stable. It’s the Avenger Cruise 220. This bike gets plenty of chrome around the bike and a large windscreen to make it look like a traditional cruiser. The wheels are spoke in nature, the mirrors gets chrome touch along with the grab rail. This Bajaj costs Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

    Suzuki Intruder

    When Suzuki launched the Intruder it India, it took the market by storm, thanks to its overzealous design and body proportions. But that’s what the Indian market demands. It costs Rs 1,02,072 (ex-showroom Mumbai) and is also offered in fuel-injected variant, which demands more money.  

    Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Royal Enfield Bullet 350

    The Bullet 350 is literally the most known motorcycle in India. Its rich history and classic styling makes it one of the most sought out motorcycles in the country. It costs Rs 1,16,207 (ex-showroom Mumbai), and is the most affordable Royal Enfield one can buy in India.

    Top 5 Affordable Cruiser Bikes in India

    Royal Enfield Classic 350

    The reason Royal Enfield is registering fantastic growth is because of the Classic 350, a motorcycle that is known for its styling and brand value. It costs Rs 1,39,039 (ex-showroom Mumbai), but still manages to do some strong sales month on month.

     

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  • Benelli Imperiale 400 Cruiser Bike to launch in India by mid-2019, to compete with Royal Enfield Classic 350

    Benelli Imperiale 400 Cruiser Bike to launch in India by mid-2019, to compete with Royal Enfield Classic 350

    Benelli recently announced having tied up with Mahavir Group’s Adishwar Auto Ride International (AARI), and now it’s readying for a launch of a motorcycle that will directly compete with a very popular motorcycle in India. The Benelli Imperiale 400 was unveiled at the 2017 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan is now to launch in India by middle of 2019. It stands to rival the Royal Enfield Classic series. It will be manufactured at the Italian brand’s new assembly facility near Hyderabad.

    Benelli Imperiale 400

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    Benelli Imperiale 400 will be the beginning of the brand’s entry in the cruiser segment in India. However, the Imperiale 400 will also be a part of a complete family of engines with different and versions, according to a Carandbike report.

    The first of the Benelli Imperiale series will be powered by a 373.5cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine which will produce about 19 bhp at 5500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm, and is paired with a five-speed transmission.
    Benelli Imperiale 400 will get a double cradle steel tubular chassis, telescopic forks up front and dual shocks at the rear. It weighs about 200 kg (kerb) and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres. It will come with ABS (anti-lock braking system) as standard equipment.

    Braking on the Benelli Imperiale 400 is covered by disc brakes at both ends. A single 300mm unit with a 2-piston floating calliper at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.

     

    The latest offering from the Italian motorcycle manufacturer in India, Benelli Imperiale 400 will be a retro styled cruiser. India has long had a love affair with the retro cruiser, a fact very evident in the massive popularity enjoyed by Royal Enfield motorcycles in the country. Considering this fact, the Imperiale 400 should be able to gather a lot of attention. Before the retro cruiser comes to Indian shore, Benelli is set to launch its TRK 502 adventure tourer and Leoncino 500 scrambler in the country in 2018.

    Source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/autos/autosmotorbikes/benelli-imperiale-400-to-launch-in-india-by-mid-2019-to-compete-with-royal-enfield-classic-350/ar-BBMdS7x?ocid=spartandhp