Japanese Bike Makers Suzuki and Yamaha have reduced the prices of their premium offerings viz Hayabusa and Yamah MT-09 for Indian Bike lovers. The decision comes at the back of the recent decision of the Indian Government to reduce CBU custom duty on import bikes by 25%.
The 2018 Hayabusa was launched earlier this year. It comes in two new color variants the Pearl Mira Red/Pearl Glacier White and Glass Sparkle Black. Besides the cosmetic update, the bike has had a little mechanical makeover. It is still powered by the in-line, four-cylinder, 1,340cc fuel-injected, liquid-cooled DOHC engine that develops 199.7hp and 155 Nm of peak torque.
The company is yet to reveal its official the Suzuki Hayabusa which is imported as a CKD unit has also witnessed a reduction in its price. The reason attributed to this is the reduction in import duties applicable to kits with pre-assembled engines and gearboxes. The February 12 order reduced this rate from 30% to 25%. This resulted in the slight decrease in Hayabusa price. Compared to the earlier Rs 13.87 lakh, The bike now comes with a price tag of Rs 13.59 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi)
The MT-09 is another premium bike imported to India from Japan CBUs. The MT-09 will now be retailed for Rs 9.5 lakh (originally Rs 10.8 lakh), making it cheaper by Rs 1.3 lakh. The mid-capacity sport-naked motorcycle is powered by a 847cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine. It can churn out 115hp and 87.5Nm of torque. The bike embodies very aggressive styling and comes in three color variants Yamaha Blue, Tech Black and Night Fluo. The USP is the dynamic riding experience.
