Harley-Davidson's all-electric LiveWire division is collaborating with Taiwanese scooter giant KYMCO on high-performance electric maxi-scooters. Anticipated to hit the market in 2026, these scooters will make use of LiveWire’s S2 Arrow powertrain.

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EICMA 2024 was packed to the gills with new products showcased by a number of major manufacturers. Here are all the important models that were shown there and will be coming to India.

Aprilia

When Aprilia came out with the RS 457 last year, it was only a matter of time before the Tuono 457 came out. This year, Aprilia finally revealed the small twin-cylinder Tuono and it is what we expected it to be, an upright RS 457. Where Aprilia has diverted from its own recipe, is in the fact that the Tuono 457’s headlight is different from the RS. We expect the Tuono 457 to come to India sometime early next year and it will be made at Aprilia’s Baramati plant. Expect it to be priced a little lower than the RS 457, which is currently priced at Rs 4.10 lakh.

Aprilia also showcased its big bike line-up with the new Tuareg Rally as well as updating the Tuono 660, RS 660, Tuono V4 and RSV4 models for 2025. We expect these bikes to be launched in India come next year.

Also See: Aprilia Tuono 457 breaks cover at EICMA 2024

BMW

The Concept F 450 GS from BMW previews a new road-legal ADV from the Bavarian brand, with the production version slated to arrive in 2025. This is widely expected to be the second engine-platform that the TVS-BMW partnership yields. As such, we can expect competitive pricing due to local manufacturing when the BMW F 450 GS goes from concept to reality. After the adventure-tourer, a roadster and even a sportbike could join both brands’ line-up.

Also See: BMW Concept F 450 GS previews future small-capacity ADV

Ducati

The first models to be powered by Ducati’s new liquid-cooled, 890cc, 90-degree, V-twin are the 2025 Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2. At 120hp, peak power has gone down significantly from the 150+hp that the Superquadro-powered bikes make; these new V2 bikes are also substantially lighter. Styling changes, on the other hand, are evolutionary not revolutionary and we expect these new models to be launched in India sometime in 2025.

Also See: New Ducati Panigale V2, Streetfighter V2 revealed at EICMA 2024

Hero

Hero showed four new models at EICMA, three ICE bikes and one electric scooter. Arguably, the most exciting of the lot is the Xpulse 210, which uses the Karizma XMR’s motor and repurposes it into an adventure bike. Hero also debuted a new 250cc motor which will power two bikes – the Xtreme 250R and the Karizma XMR 250. All three bikes are expected to come to India next year.

Hero also showcased a new electric scooter called the Vida Z, with which it will lead its charge into the European market. 

Also See: Hero Xpulse 210 revealed at EICMA 2024

Honda

Honda also showcased a new electric scooter called the CUV e:, which will go into production next year. The CUV e: has two removable batteries and a range of ‘over 70km’. It remains to be seen if this model comes to India or its architecture is adapted for the Indian electric scooter from Big Red.

Alongside the CUV, Honda also updated the Transalp XL750 and Hornet CB750 models with a new front design, revised suspension damping settings and a couple of new colours. Since the Transalp is already sold here, we expect this updated model to come to India soon enough. 

Also See: Honda showcases electric scooter, e-bike concepts at EICMA 2024

KTM

The 390 Adventure R, 390 Enduro R and 390 SMC R were all shown at EICMA and are made by Bajaj. We expect at least the Adventure to be launched in India, if not all three. KTM recently overhauled its entire big bike line-up with new additions to both the 990 and 1390 families, and it is also working on getting its big bikes to India, so expect some of the premium Austrian bikes to come, too.

Also See: KTM 390 Adventure R, 390 Enduro R image gallery

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield recently launched the Bear 650. It also showed the new Classic 650 Twin at the show, with an India launch expected in February 2025. Alongside its petrol models, the company also debuted its new EV brand, called Flying Flea, which showcased the C6 electric bike.

Also See: Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin review: All-Time Classic?

Which of these bikes are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments section below.

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