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Ducati to launch 8 new bikes in India this year

Along with the new bikes, Ducati has plans to open two new dealerships in the country this year.
1 min read•3 Jan '24
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Ducati DesertX Rally price, power, India launch details.
Ducati DesertX Rally price, power, India launch details.

Just like it did in 2023, Ducati has plans to launch a diverse range of models in India in 2024. 

  1. Special edition models based on Panigale, Monster, Diavel incoming
  2. Hypermotard 698 Mono will be coming to India this year

The first new Ducati to be launched this year is going to be the ludicrous Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini. The second quarter of 2024 will see three new bikes from Bologna including the DesertX Rally, Hypermotard 698 Mono and the updated Streetfighter V4 lineup. 

Ducati to launch 8 new bikes in India this year

Also on the docket for this year are a litany of special edition bikes based on the Monster, Diavel and Panigale platforms. The Monster 30 Anniversario, Diavel for Bentley, Panigale V4 SP2 30 Anniversario 916 and the Panigale V4 Racing Replica 2023 are all coming to India this year. 

Ducati to launch 8 new bikes in India this year

While we have an indicative timeline for the Diavel for Bentley, which is slated to launch in the last quarter of 2024, when the rest of the special editions make their way here remains to be seen. Q4 2024 will also see the arrival of the sportiest of the Multistrada lineup – the V4 RS. 

Ducati to launch 8 new bikes in India this year

Indicative prices of the new bikes will be available on the company’s website from the second week of January 2024 and will be communicated closer to the launch date of the new bike. Bookings for these bikes are now open at all Ducati dealerships in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad.

Ather 450 Apex launch on Jan 6, pre-bookings open

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Teaser image of the upcoming Ather 450 Apex electric scooter.

Teaser image of the upcoming Ather 450 Apex.

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The Eliminator name returns to India with underpinnings borrowed from the small-capacity, parallel-twin Kawasakis.
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2023 two-wheeler sales: Premium bikes lead the way

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New Bajaj Chetak Premium to launch on Jan 5, will get more features

The current Chetak with the LCD display will likely remain on sale as the Chetak Urbane, while the new Premium version will get features like a TFT display.
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Representative image of current-gen Chetak Premium.

Ampere NXG e-scooter spotted testing, could launch soon

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