Take a look at 9 new bikes launched in January 2024

Royal Enfield Shotgun: Royal Enfield finally launched the all-new Shotgun 650, following the preview of a limited-edition factory custom at the MotoVerse festival held last year. Sharing its engine with the Super Meteor 650, the Shotgun boasts a 648cc parallel-twin motor generating 47hp and 52.3Nm. Notable differences include a more upright seating position with a flatter handlebar and mid-set footpegs. The bike features an 18-inch/17-inch wheel combo, distinct from the Super Meteor's 19-inch/16-inch setup, resulting in adjustments to the suspension. With a 795mm seat height, shorter wheelbase and 240kg weight, the Shotgun is slightly lighter than the Super Meteor. It accommodates a 13.8-litre fuel tank, a departure from the Super Meteor's larger capacity. Equipped with LED headlight, Tripper navigation and dual-channel ABS, the Shotgun can be purchased as a single-seater or with a pillion seat. Priced between Rs 3.59 lakh and Rs 3.73 lakh, it positions itself above the Interceptor 650 and in proximity to the Super Meteor 650. (Image: Royal Enfield)

Revolt RV400 BRZ: Revolt Motors has expanded its electric motorcycle lineup with the launch of the RV400 BRZ, available at an introductory price of Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the RV400 BRZ are currently open through the official website or Revolt showrooms. The electric bike features three riding modes—Sport, Normal and Eco. With a 3.24kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a claimed range of 150km in Eco mode, 100km in Normal mode and 80km in Sport mode, with a total charging time of 4 hours and 30 minutes for a full charge from flat. For 0-75 percent charge, it takes 3 hours. The RV400 BRZ shares many specifications with the RV400, including a digital dash, all-LED lighting, USD fork and monoshock. The bike is available in five colour options, including newly introduced Lunar Green, Pacific Blue, and Dark Silver. Positioned against rivals like the Oben Rorr and Tork Kratos R, the RV400 BRZ offers an attractive option in the electric motorcycle segment. (Image: Revolt Motors)

Kawasaki Eliminator: Kawasaki kicked off the year with the launch of a name that was already familiar to the Indian market, the Eliminator. It was first used on a smaller entry-level cruiser bike built under the Bajaj-Kawasaki partnership, but the new Eliminator is a 450cc monster complete with an all-new look and some modern tech. The Eliminator is still a cruiser and features the same low-slung design and draws inspiration from its bigger sibling, the Vulcan 650. The trellis frame that the bike is built on is exposed around the engine, giving it a very naked streetfighter look. This allows the large fuel tank to appear almost flat when viewed from the side and the rider’s seat flows seamlessly into it. Powering the Eliminator is a 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. This is a modified version of the Ninja 400’s 399cc engine and has a longer stroke and bigger throttle bodies, allowing for a lower redline and more cruiser-like rideability. On the Eliminator, the engine churns out 45.4hp of maximum power and 42.6Nm of peak torque. In terms of competition on tech specs, the Eliminator essentially rivals the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, but the Kawasaki’s Rs 5.62-lakh price tag may have something to say about that. (Image: Kawasaki)

Jawa 350: Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has launched the new Jawa 350 in India, priced at Rs. 2.15 lakh, ex-showroom. The motorcycle undergoes significant changes, most notable of which is the larger 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. This produces 22bhp and 28.2Nm of torque, and is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. The dimensions have undergone changes, too. This includes an increased ground clearance of 178mm, a seat height 790mm and a longer wheelbase of 1,449mm. Suspension duties are handled by a conventional telescopic front fork and preload-adjustable twin-shock setup at the rear. Braking is taken care of by a 280mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc complete with dual-channel ABS. The introduction of a new dual-cradle chassis contributes to the changes in weight, with the kerb weight going up to 194kg. Design modifications include chunkier tires, pronounced fenders and a new Mystique Orange paint scheme. The Jawa 350 competes with the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda CB350 and Benelli Imperiale 400. Priced slightly below the top-spec Royal Enfield Classic 350, the Jawa 350 provides an appealing option in the cruiser segment, available in classic maroon, black and Mystique Orange colours. (Image: Yezdi Motors)

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401: Husqvarna has now introduced the larger Svartpilen 401 for India, based on the Gen 3 390 KTM Duke (KTM owns Husqvarna). This is the first time Husqvarna has brought any of the 401 series bikes here. Mirroring updates made to the 2024 Vitpilen, the Svartpilen now offers a more spacious feel. The 399cc single-cylinder engine delivers 46hp and 39Nm, aligning with the KTM counterpart. While the main frame and cycle parts remain mostly unchanged, notable differences include 17-inch tubed wire-spoke wheels with premium Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber. Despite a lower fuel capacity of 13.5 litres, the Husky weighs 3kg more than its Duke sibling. Shared features with its KTM counterpart include a TFT dash with modified layout and graphics, cornering ABS, switchable traction control and a bidirectional quickshifter. Notably, the Svartpilen 401 lacks riding modes present on the 390 Duke. Priced at Rs 2.92 lakh, it offers a cost advantage of Rs 19,000 over the KTM 390 Duke, while maintaining comparable features and performance. (Image: KTM)

Honda NX500: Honda has officially launched the NX500 in India at an introductory price of Rs 5.90 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi, with deliveries commencing in February. The adventure touring motorcycle is offered in three colours: white, black, and red. Powering the NX500 is a liquid-cooled, 471cc parallel-twin engine producing 47.5hp and 43Nm of torque, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox featuring a slip-and-assist clutch. The motorcycle boasts a diamond frame, supported by a Showa USD fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock. Weighing 196kg with a fully filled 17.5-litre tank, the NX500 is 3kg lighter than its predecessor, the CB500X. Braking is handled by Nissin with axial calipers gripping twin 296mm front discs and a single 240mm rear disc, equipped with standard dual-channel ABS. The 5-inch TFT dash supports smartphone connectivity for navigation and notifications. The NX500 is positioned in a higher price bracket, closer to the Kawasaki Versys 650, compared to competitors like the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 390 Adventure. Bookings are open at Honda BigWing dealers. (Image: Honda)

Hero Xtreme 125R: Following the image leak of the Hero Xtreme 125R, the company has now launched the tiny streetfighter at a price range of Rs 95,000 to Rs 99,500. Set to be available in showrooms starting February 20, the Xtreme 125R stands out among Hero's 125cc commuters as a premium and sporty machine, featuring single-channel ABS (on the top variant only) and all-LED lighting. The motorcycle is powered by an all-new air-cooled 125cc single-cylinder engine producing 11.5hp at 8,000rpm, making it one of the most powerful in its class, save for the Bajaj Pulsar NS125. Hero claims a fuel efficiency of 66kpl for the Xtreme 125R. The bike incorporates an all-new diamond frame chassis, utilising a 37mm telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable Showa rear monoshock for suspension. Braking duties are managed by a 276mm front disc and a rear drum brake, supported by single-channel ABS in the top variant. The Xtreme 125R is available in two variants—IBS (Rs 95,000) and ABS (Rs 99,500)—positioning it competitively against bikes like the TVS Raider and Bajaj Pulsar NS125, though slightly pricier than the Honda SP125. (Image: Hero Motocorp)

Bajaj Chetak Premium: In December, Bajaj Auto launched a more affordable version of the Bajaj Chetak (the celebrated brand revived for its electric scooters) called the Urbane variant. The company has now introduced the range-topping Premium variant. Of course, there aren’t any changes to the design or styling, but the Premium variant does get a slew of new features that bridge the gap to the competition in the electric two-wheeler segment within the same price bracket. The most notable of these features is the new 5-inch TFT instrument cluster. There is an optional TecPac that adds features such as smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback control and a customisable display. The TecPac also allows for a new Sport riding mode that boosts the top speed to 73km/h from the original 63km/h. The other highlight is the new 3.2kWh battery pack that allows for a longer 127km maximum range compared to the 108km from the 2.9kWh pack. Other features include self-cancelling turn indicators, electronic handle lock and a seat opening switch. All of this comes with a price tag of Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom, a premium of Rs 15,000 over the Urbane variant. (Image: Bajaj)

Ather 450 Apex: Bengaluru-based electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy launched another variant of its popular 450 scooter. Ather says the special edition, christened the 450 Apex, commemorates 10 years of the company’s existence. Design-wise, there aren’t any changes when compared to the standard 450X. However, to distinguish the two, the new Apex comes with an exclusive two-layer Indium Blue paint scheme and contrasting orange wheels and chassis. The orange on the chassis is also more visible thanks to the near-transparent side panels below the seat. This feature was first seen on the Ather 450X Series 1. Powering the Apex is also a bigger 7kW motor, but the torque output remains the same at 26Nm. The other new feature is something Ather calls Magic Twist, an evolution of the regenerative braking system that allows for almost one-handed speed control. According to the company, the system is capable of bringing the scooter to a complete halt without any input via the brake lever. The Ather 450 Apex is priced at Rs 1.89 lakh, ex-showroom, and deliveries are expected to begin sometime in March. To make things more interesting, buyers will also get a special helmet with matching livery. (Image: Ather)