Top 5 Bike Stories Of The Week - Aug 26-30, 2024

This week, the Indian two-wheeler industry saw two significant launches, and two manufacturers also released teasers for their upcoming launches. And to top it off, Bajaj Auto’s Rajiv Bajaj spilled the beans about the company’s exciting future. 

Triumph Daytona 660 Launched Finally!

Bookings for the new Triumph Daytona 660 had commenced across all showrooms in India since January! Triumph finally broke the suspense and launched the 660 cc fully-faired sport bike in India at ₹9.72 lakh. It is one of the most expensive 660 cc motorcycles and slots above the brand’s naked roadster Trident 660 and the softcore adventure bike – Tiger Sport 660. For more details, tap the link here.  

Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Launched

Yes, Ducati’s sportiest and most expensive iteration of its ever-popular Multistrada badge finally reached India at a whopping ₹38.40 lakh. Although launched in a limited capacity, the Multistrada V4 RS is loaded to the brim with several high-end components. Head to the link here to get the full rundown of its exclusivity and what makes the bike so expensive. 

Bajaj’s Future Clean Fuel Products 

This week, Rajiv Bajaj revealed the company’s plan for the future with its clean fuel portfolio, which now includes the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG and the Chetak electric scooter. The former is slated to receive more affordable variants, one of which is likely to launch next month. The brand’s electric offering will undergo a thorough update that will include both – a new platform and a new battery. 

Larger Jawa 42 teased

Just a couple of weeks after launching the Gold Star 650, Classic Legends is not taking a breather. The Mahindra-backed group is now gearing up for the launch of another motorcycle. However, this time, it will be from its Czech brand, Jawa, in the form of a larger 42. This upcoming product is expected to be a completely new roadster offering. For all the details, head on to the link here. 

2024 Hero Destini 125 teaser

Hero is set to launch the redesigned Destini 125 in September, just in time for the festival season. The 2024 model will usher in a significant design overhaul, but it is likely to continue to be powered by the same 124.6 cc engine. On the features front, we expect some new additions as well. For all the details, click the link here.