UM Motorcycles Could Launch 250cc Adventure Motorcycle In 2018

The adventure bike is likely to be priced below Rs 2 lakh

If there ever was a brand that likes to make some noise at the Delhi Auto Expo, it would be UM Motorcycles. After an initial product showcase in 2014 and the launch of the Renegade series in 2016, UM Motorcycles is now expected to introduce a quarter-litre adventure motorcycle in 2018.

In conversation with reporters at the launch of UM’s first dealership in Mumbai, Rajeev Mishra, director, UML, stated that while the brand’s focus will continue to be cruisers, a 230-250cc adventure motorcycle is also being considered. The new model could be revealed in December 2017, with the prices being announced in February 2018 at the Auto Expo.

Technical details haven’t been revealed, but what we do know is that it will employ the same engine platform as the existing Renegade twins. Suspects? Well since the UM Hypersport was spied in India, it could be the bike en-route the launch pad. The Hypersport is already on sale overseas and is powered by a 223cc, single-pot engine that makes 16PS of power and 17.69Nm of torque. As it stands, the adventure motorcycle segment has a very limited number of players. While there are a few options available from the likes of Triumph, BMW and Ducati, the only affordable option thus far is the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

UM currently has localization levels of about 70 per cent and plans to raise that to 100 per cent by September 2018. Thanks to its local tie up with Lohia Auto to produce its vehicles in India, the brand has managed to offer the Renegade Commando and Renegade Sport S at competitive prices of Rs 1.59 lakh and Rs 1.69 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, respectively.

However, deliveries of both models have been delayed, though they will finally begin next month. Even the Renegade Classic’s development has fallen behind schedule, so we do hope to see the yet-to-be-revealed model’s launch take place on time.