10th India Bike Week in Goa: Kawasaki W175 Street and Aprilia RS 457 launched, day 2 today
India Bike Week (IBW) began December 8 in Vagator, Goa. Today is the second day and enthusiasts can snag a day pass for ₹2499 through the official IBW website. Organised by Seventy EMG with Gulf Syntrac, the festival has six tracks.
Three of these tracks are sponsored by CEAT, featuring a Flat Track, an Enduro track, and a Mud Rush track. Attendees can also catch a glimpse of the CEAT Super Cross League in a special preview. At the India Bike Week 2023, renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki introduced the Kawasaki W175 Street and announced its scheduled deliveries to kick off in December 2023.
Emphasizing its 'made-in-India' and 'made-for-India' qualities, Kawasaki positions this motorcycle specifically for the Indian market. This model joins Kawasaki's current W175 available in India, priced at ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, Piaggio India also revealed its latest offering, the Aprilia RS 457, during the India Bike Week 2023.
Priced at ₹4.10 lakh (ex-showroom), this motorcycle will exclusively retail through Aprilia's Motoplex dealerships. Bookings for the Aprilia RS 457 open on December 15 with a ₹10,000 token, and deliveries are scheduled to commence in March 2024. It is poised to compete with models like the Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC 390, and the upcoming Yamaha R3.
Additionally, there are prospects for the unveiling of the updated Triumph Tiger 900 GT and Tiger 900 Rally Pro at IBW 2023. The 2024 Tiger 900 series showcases subtle enhancements to the powertrain, promising improvements in power and torque. This updated range also features a new TFT instrument console and other enhancements.
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