The Italian two-wheeler maker Aprilia is set to ride its superbike Aprilia RSV4 into India. The company, owned by Piaggio, is known for its race-winning super bikes.
The 1000cc bike Aprilia RSV4 will be launched in India in 2011 in two variants – Factory and R. The bike will offer a better than expected performance to Indian speed lovers. The bike will be equipped with various features, picked up from their experience in racing. Powered by DOHC technology, the two-wheeler will have an electric digital ignition integrated in fuel management system. Aprilia RSV4 is likely to be priced from Rs. 16 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh for the Factory and R models.
Aprilia RSV4 has fuel tank capacity of 17 litres. The fuel system of the bike is injection type with indirect multi point electronic injection, 4 throttle bodies and 8 injectors and airbox. Piaggio had displayed Aprilia RSV4 at Mumbai International Motor Show, 2011. The Indian super bike segment is steadily growing and many luxury bike makers have launched their products in the country. Recently iconic bike makers Harley Davidson and Ducati have come to IndiA.
Expected Launch: Sep 2011 Expected Price: 16,00,000YAMAHA FAZER 250-
Yamaha’s Fazer 250 is another bike set to vroom into India this year. This 250cc bike is likely to arrive in India in the second half of 2011. It is likely to be priced in the range of Rs. 1.2 lakh to 1.5 lakh. Loaded with 249cc, 4-stroke, 2-valve, air-cooled, SOHC petrol engine, Fazer 250 offers great performance along with fuel efficiency. The bike is also known for its fuel efficiency and may deliver a fuel economy of 30kmpl in overall riding conditions. Apart from this, expect the bike to hit the 100km/h mark in just 9 seconds with a top speed of over 150km/h. Being the Fazer model, we expect the bike to be high on the style and comfort factoR.
Expected Launch: Aug 2011 Expected Price: 1,20,000
