Auto Expo 2018: Upcoming Triumph Motorcycles in India: Bikes from new Tiger 1200 to Bonneville Speedmaster
Auto Expo 2018 is around the corner and Triumph Motorcycles will have a lot to show at the biennial motoring exhibition. The company has been generous for India as it has been launching its products soon after their global debut. This further builds up the excitement and to keep that intact, here we bring you the list of all upcoming Triumph motorcycles that will most likely be showcased at the Auto Expo 2018.
India's biggest automobile extravanzza 2018 Auto Expo is just a few weeks away and manufacturers are all set to display their creations at the biennial event. Triumph Motorcycles is no different and it will be showcasing some interesting bikes at Asia?s largest motoring exhibition. The company has displayed multiple new bikes at the 2017 EICMA in Milan, Italy, which it intends to take to the Auto Expo as well. The good thing is that the British automaker will be showcasing new motorcycles instead of just mild facelifts. One of the most important models to be showcased by the company is the new Speedmaster that Triumph has already unveiled at India Bike Week (IBW) 2017. Besides, the company has displayed the next generation Tiger adventure tourers at 2017 EICMA and these will make their way to the Auto Expo 2018 as well. A new Speed Triple can also be on display but it will be launched at a later stage in India, by the end of 2018, to be precise. So, let?s get into the details of all upcoming Triumph motorcycles that will make their presence felt at Auto Expo 2018.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster:
Triumph Motorcycles had unveiled the new Bonneville Speedmaster in India at the 2017 India Bike Week (IBW) and the motorcycle gathered a lot of attention at the event. Now, the British manufacturer will launch the bike at Auto Expo 2018 and a competitive pricing of close to Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom) is expected. Powering the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is a 1200cc, parallel twin engine that is good for churning out respective power and torque of 77 hp and 106 Nm. The motorcycle gets features like an ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), cruise control, switchable traction control and two riding modes.
Expected Price: Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom)
2018 Triumph Tiger 1200:
The most advanced Tiger yet, the all-new Triumph Tiger 1200 will make it to the Auto Expo 2018. As the name suggests, the adventure tourer gets its power from a 1200cc, inline three-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed transmission system. The motor produces a maximum power output of 141 hp along with a peak torque of 122 Nm. The motorcycle has lost 11 kgs of weight when compared to the previous model and now stands at 242 kgs. As far as features go, the new Triumph 1200 gets six riding modes, quick shifter, full coloured TFT instrument cluster, a height adjustable seat and a lot more. Price expected to be close to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).
Expected Price: Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom)
2018 Triumph Tiger 800:
The smaller displacement Tiger 800 has also been updated by the manufacturer thoroughly and the new model will most likely make its presence felt at Auto Expo 2018. The motorcycle continues to get its power from the same 800cc, inline three-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. The power figure sees a hike at 94 hp and there are changes to the transmission as well. The new 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 now gets full LED lighting system on the top spec model along with an adjustable windscreen and backlit switches. The new Tiger 800 also comes with six riding modes and a standard cruise control system.
Expected Price: Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom)
2018 Triumph Speed Triple:
The company has plans to launch the new Speed Triple in India towards the end of 2018. However, the company might showcase this motorcycle at the Auto Expo 2018 to build up the hype. The new 2018 Triumph Speed Triple has already been snapped testing a few months back. The motorcycle looks inspired by the new generation Street Triple as it gets the similar design cues. The exhaust unit on the spied model looked new and a new coloured TFT instrumentation will also be on offer. The new Speed Triple will now come with five-spoke alloy wheels instead of the ten-spoke ones in the existing model.
Expected Price: Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom)
The 2018 Auto Expo is scheduled in February 2018.
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