CHENNAI: In a bid to boost their presence in the growing imported superbike segment, two Japanese giants — Yamaha and Honda — on Tuesday debuted their superbikes - R1 and Gold Wing — in the Indian market.
Yamaha, the fifth biggest two-wheeler maker in India, launched its all-new model of its import bike YZF-R1 priced at Rs 20.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new variant has been planned and developed as a flagship model of racing circuit with pure MotoGP blood and would be imported as a completely built unit, India Yamaha Motor said in a statement.
The R1 is powered by a 4-cylinder, 4-valve engine that develops peak power of 200hp, making it one of the most powerful bikes in the world.
Roy Kurian, senior vice-president, sales and marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales said: “The new YZF-R1 model will strengthen Yamaha in its superbike segment in the Indian market. It inherits its technology from Yamaha’s racing machine YZR-M1. This model also highlights Yamaha’s improved aerodynamics which posts it closer to the MotoGP attributes, and which is a rare potential available in today’s market.”
On the other end of the spectrum, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has opened bookings for the Honda 2018 Gold Wing. Priced at Rs 26.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Gold Wing is Honda’s most expensive bike on sale in the country. After gaining huge popularity with its introduction in Africa Twin, Honda brings the DCT convenience in the Gold Wing.
Going back to the drawing board, Gold Wing comes with a massive 1833 cc, six-cylinder engine, that generates peak power of 125 hp. It comes with adjustable electric windscreen, Apple CarPlay integration, 7-inch TFT display, LED lighting and smart key control to name a few features.
Yamaha’s YZF-R1
YZF-R1 priced at H20.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The R1 is powered by a 4-cylinder, 4-valve engine that develops peak power of 200hp, making it one of the most powerful bikes in the world
Gold Wing
The superbike is priced at H26.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Gold Wing comes with a massive 1833 cc, six-cylinder engine, that generates peak power of 125 hp. It comes with adjustable electric windscreen, Apple CarPlay integration