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Ducati Superbike Price
Ducati Superbike, Ducati 999 Superbike
Ducati Superbike Price
Superbikes Come to India by Megha Sharma
Market
of superbikes is quietly increasing in India, with fans seeking that
tantalizing rush of adrenaline, undeterred by the high rates of these machines.
The Japanese bike, Yamaha alone has sold about 130 superbikes, MT01 and YZFR,
since its launch in November 2007. Suzuki with great prices like Intruder and
Hayabusa has sold more than 100 of them since 2007, while Ducat and Honda are
other in the Indian market. While models on regular basis have engine power
ranging from 110 cc to 360 cc, the superbikes on the Indian roads begin from 1000CC
to 1300-cc. Incidentally the 3600cc Royal Enfield has been considered as the
answer to the Harley Davidson that has good repute all over the world. Superbikes
in India also have a cult status in country since most of them are imported. Manufacturers
of India are yet to enter this elite segment as they put more focus on
providing what is most demanding than supplying to a niche segment. As a
result, major auto companies like Hero Honda and Bajaj have not gone above 240
cc. The placement of superbikes in India is for a limited section as they range
from Rs. 125,000 to 5 million. Some custom made machines can even go higher.
For
those people who are unable to get one, modifying existing bikes is an answer. Karizma,
a modified model of Hero Honda and is suitable for Sunday group rides. Modifying
existing bike cost around Rs 10,000. It usually depends if you want to tinker
with engine or not. Otherwise, with normal modification, the cost can be as low
as Rs 5000. Indian auto industry estimates, about 200
superbikes were sold in 2008, the first
year since the start of big machines by Ducati, Yamaha and Suzuki. Reports suggest,
a total sale of Yamaha logged 110 units, Ducati sold more than 50 units and
rest went into account of Suzuki. In the end of 2007, Indian government did not
permit import of superbikes more
than 800cc. So, superbikes stayed as the exclusive preserve of celebrities.
India is controlled by fuel efficient and low cost bikes. But there is still a
good market for high performance vehicles. Almost every major company has
started their superbikes in India.
Suzuki has already sold about 100 units of their superbikes that are priced over
Rs-10 lakhs in Indian market. Suzuki is now trying to sell another 150 units of
Intruder and Hayabusa by the end of this year.
Both
Intruder and Hayabusa are considered as ultimate machines and are popular for
their strong engine and style. Launch of both bikes in every country was
electrifying and thrilling. These bikes are said to be worth a wait in Indian
market, as the bikes style, epitomize power and technology as one and that is Suzuki.
The launch attracted many customers in hoards. The superbikes have been placed
in 7 big cities - Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and
Delhi.
About the Author
Megha Sharma is a prolific motoring journalist based in India. She has been working with leading auto publications including various internet blogs which focus on cars. She is also an expert in valuation of used cars in India and has 8 years experience in the field. She also has a passion for motor sports and successfully completed the grueling Raid-de-Himalaya in 2007.
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