The end of 2023 marked a joyous occasion for the motorbikers in Bangladesh, as the cc limit bumped up to 350. So, it is expected that the new year will bring an emergence of high-configuration and powerful motorcycles in the local market. Brands have already started to utilize the opportunity with Bajaj Pulsar N250 hitting the streets in late November last year. Let’s take a look at the most anticipated bikes to enter Bangladesh market in 2024. 

8 Most Hyped Motorcycles in Bangladesh Market in 2024

Karizma XMR 

There was a time when the Karizma ZMR took the Indian market by storm with its refined sports looks and raw power. Hero Motocorp is all set to introduce the new Karizma XMR 210 cc based on the same DNA. 

The XMR shares the same aggressive look as the ZMR with a rugged sports build. The bike can generate a max power of 25.5 PS at 9250 RPM and a max torque of 20.4 NM at 7250 RPM. The engine on the XMR is a 4 stroke, 4 valve, single cylinder liquid cooled DOHC one with FI fuel transmission. There’s dual-channel ABS for improved rider protection on the petal disc tires. 

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The ex-showroom price of the XMR comes in at 1,79,900 INR. 

KTM RC 200 

KTM is another well-known bike brand in Bangladesh. With the upgraded cc limit, KTM is expected to launch the RC 200 in the Bangladeshi market. The sports bike has a single cylinder liquid cooled 4 stroke, 4 valve engine with fuel injection tech. The 199.5 cc bike can generate 25PS at 10K RPM and 19.2 NM torque at 8K RPM. KTM has also included dual-channel ABS on the RC 200.

The fuel capacity of the RC 200 is also improved to 13.7 L with an average mileage of 35 kmpl. The ex-showroom price in India comes in at 2,18,000 INR. 

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 

After the successful launch of the N250 last year, Bajaj is expected to launch the more aggressive-looking Pulsar RS 200 sometime later in 2024. This compact sports bike moves away from the traditional Pulsar naked sports look with increased contours and curves. 

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The bike is powered by a Triple Spark DTS-i 4V FI engine with 24.2 PS at 9750 RPM and 18.7 NM torque at 8000 RPM. The 199.5 cc bike comes with dual-channel ABS as a standard safety feature.

The fuel tank capacity of the RS 200 is around 13 L with an average mileage of 35 kmpl. The ex-showroom price of the bike in India is around 1,71,780 INR.

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 

The much beloved Suzuki Gixxer SF is about to see its 250 cc debut in Bangladesh. Currently, the SF 155 variant is highly popular in Bangladesh. In addition to the sports variant, the standard naked sports Gixxer 250 is also slated to be available later this year. 

The Gixxer SF 250 has a 4-cycle, single-cylinder, oil-cooled SOHC engine. It can generate 26.5 PS at 9300 RPM and a 22.2 NM torque at 7300 RPM. The fuel tank capacity of the Gixxer SF 250 comes in at around 12 L with an average of 35 kmpl mileage. The ex-showroom price in India is around 1,94,640 INR for the standard edition. 

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Honda Hornet 2.0 

For those looking for a lightweight commuter bike with superior mileage, the Honda Hornet 2.0 can be an easy choice. The model is a replacement for the CB Hornet 160R, one of the highest sellers from Honda. 

The Hornet 2.0 comes with an 184 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, fuel-injected air-cooled engine. The bike can produce 17.26 PS at 8500 RPM and a max torque of 16.1 NM at 6000 RPM. Hornet 2.0 has a 12 L fuel tank capacity with an estimated 57.35 kmpl mileage. The ex-showroom price for the bike is around 1,39,000 INR. 

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KTM Duke 200 

The KTM Duke 125 was highly popular in Bangladesh for its street-style handling on a naked sports bike. In line with the new regulation, KTM is expected to launch the Duke 200 and possibly the Duke 250 later in Bangladesh. 

The 199.5 CC Duke 200 comes with a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. The bike can produce 25.4 PS at 10K RPM and 19.3 NM torque at around 8K RPM. The bike has a 13.5 L tank with an average mileage of 35 kmpl. There’s also dual-channel Bosch ABS as a standard safety feature. 

The Duke 200 has an ex-showroom price of around 1,96,758 INR. 

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Yamaha MT 03 

The Yamaha MT 15 garnered a lot of fan following as a naked sports alternative to the highly popular R15 V4 sports bike. The MT 15 boasted superior handling with good mileage making it perfect for city commutes. This year, Yamaha is expected to launch the highly popular MT 03 in the Bangladeshi market.

The MT 03 has a liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC inline-twin engine with 320.3 cc. The engine can produce up to 41.4 PS at 10,750 RPM and a max torque of around 29.6 NM at around 9000 RPM. The tank has around 14 L capacity with an average mileage of around 35 kmpl. The bike can reach a top speed of around 170 kmph. When released, the MT 03 will be the second highest cc road bike in Bangladesh. 

Royal Enfield Classic 350 

Finally, the most anticipated release of 2024 has to be the Royal Enfield Classic 350. The beloved Indian bike can now finally enter the Bangladeshi market thanks to the new upper cc limit.

The Classic 350 is powered by a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine with spark ignition. The bike can produce  20.21 PS at 6100 RPM and about 27 NM max torque at 4000 RPM. The fuel capacity on the Classic 350 is around 13 L with 41.44 kmpl mileage in city commute. 

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There’s both dual and single-channel ABS on the Classic 350. It comes in six different variants and 14 different colorways. Fans would have to wait and see which variants are launched in Bangladesh.

Final Words 

2024 is going to be an exciting year for the Bangladeshi bikers as some powerful motorbikes from renowned brands are entering the market. This year it’s a bit more special because of road permits of up to 350 cc bikes in the country. Bangladeshi bike enthusiasts would finally be able to ride many of the best-selling bikes in neighboring countries like India. 

However, one thing to note is that the higher cc limit would bring a higher tax bracket which might significantly drive up the price of the motorbikes in the local market. 

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