Motohaus India, operated by KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd, has officially announced its partnership with iconic Italian brand Italjet to enter the Indian two-wheeler market. Following an international preview at EICMA 2026 in Milan, Italjet will make its official Indian debut at India Bike Week (IBW) in Goa on December 4 and 5, 2026. Customer waitlists will open in December 2026, with official commercial deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2027.
To support its Indian operations, Motohaus India will locally assemble all Italjet models at its manufacturing facility in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The assembly mandate encompasses three high-performance Dragster models: the Dragster 300, Dragster 459, and the flagship Dragster 700. This localised assembly strategy aims to offer competitive pricing for Indian enthusiasts.
The India-bound Dragster range features three distinct engine configurations and advanced mechanical architectures. The entry-level Dragster 300 is powered by a 278 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine paired with an exposed trellis frame and an Independent Steering System.
Stepping up, the Dragster 459 features a 449 cc liquid-cooled DOHC twin-cylinder engine equipped with SmartShift technology for automatic and paddle-shift gear changes. The range-topping Dragster 700 is powered by a 698 cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
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Motohaus India plans to establish dedicated standalone Italjet Experience Centres rather than conventional multi-brand outlets to deliver a premium customer experience. The first phase of retail expansion will target major metropolitan hubs, including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, and Hyderabad. These experience centers will manage vehicle sales, after-sales support, and brand engagement initiatives leading up to the Q2 2027 delivery rollout.
