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Our predictions for bikes launching in 2012 go right!

by Arun Mohan Nadar Photography: Kunal Khadse Posted on 21 Dec 201225,334 Views3 Comments

...Well, almost! In December 2011, we had published a list of bikes that were expected to launch in the country in 2012, and most of our predictions have come out right -- all the more reason for you to browse through our Bikes of 2013 Special Coverage. So which bikes and scooters finally made it to our roads? Read on...

 

Bikes of 2012: Prediction review table


Segment

Name of Motorcycle

Launch Status

 

Commuter segment

Honda Dream Yuga

yes

 

 

 

Scooter Segment

Yamaha Ray

yes

 

Hero MotoCorp Maestro

yes

 

Honda Dio

yes

 

Vespa 125

yes

 

 

 

Middle weight motorcycles (500-700cc)

Kawasaki Ninja 650

yes

 

Ducati Monster 795

yes

 

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

yes

 

Kawasaki Z750

 

No

Kawasaki ER6N

 

No

 

Quarter litre segment (200-250cc)

 

Hyosung GT250R

yes

 

Hyosung GT250N

 

No

Hyosung GV250

 

No

Suzuki GW250

 

No

Yamaha Fazer 250

 

No

Related: Bikes of 2012

 

In case, you are planning to buy a two-wheeler in 2013, you must not miss our predictions for 2013: Bikes of 2013: Special Coverage

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  • Vnb

     Launch doesn't necessarily mean consumer will get to buy them....case in point...Ducati M795....sad story...but, you are doing a good job with information....keep up the good work.

  • vijay reddy

     Why no car company is coming out with a small diesel hatchback with automatic transmission?

  • IIO

     LOL, what predictions? The most interesting bikes did not come in.

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