Triumph Set to Launch Bonneville T100 Model in India
India: Triumph India is about to
launch its new motorbike model, Bonneville T100, in the country on 18th
October, 2016 at an expected price of around USD11,968. The to be launched motorbike, was initially revealed at
the INTERMOT motorcycle show held in Germany and is likely to be positioned between
its prior models, Bonneville Street Twin and the Bonneville T120.
The
newly revealed motorcycle is a stimulating blend, as it has the motor of
Bonneville Street Twin while the frame of Bonneville T120. Triumph Bonneville
T100 would be the second most reasonable bike in the Bonneville segment
motorcycle of the company.
Globally
the Bonneville T100 is available in two variants. Considering the firepower,
the 900cc, parallel-twin motor delivers 55PS at 5,900rpm and 80Nm of peak
torque is made available at just 3,230rpm. The new Bonneville comprises of all
the commodity as seen on the Bonneville T120 such as traction-control,
ride-by-wire throttle, an LED rear light and engine immobilizer.
Furthermore, the saddle is also a new component with
deeper foam which in turn is expected to offer better luxury while the piping and
detailing makes the motorcycle, more attractive.
According to a recent report
published by TechSci Research, “India
Premium Motorcycles Market Forecast &
Opportunities, 2020”, India’s premium motorcycles market witnessed
a major turnaround with rapid increase in demand for premium motorcycles over
the last three years. The country’s high net worth individuals and upper
middleclass section of the population was further lured with the introduction
of low priced domestically assembled premium motorcycles, thereby boosting
premium motorcycle sales in India. With the trend of launching new motorcycle
models at comparatively lower price tags by leading global players gaining
increasing traction, the India premium motorcycles market is expected to grow
at a brisk pace through 2020.
As per TechSci Research, with
the introduction of Bonneville T100 model by Triumph, the company is likely to expand
its product portfolio offering in the Indian market. Also, the growing consumer
interest in premium motorcycles across the country, is estimated to provide
company a huge customer base in India.