Two new international brands have entered the two-wheeler segment in the Indian market. Austrian Brixton Motorcycles and Italian VLF (Velocifero) have partnered with KAW Veloce Motors to introduce bikes and scooters for Indian customers. These vehicles will be manufactured at KAW Veloce Motors’ plant located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Brixton has launched its four retro motorcycles in India, while VLF has entered with its Tennis electric scooter. The Tennis electric scooter has been priced at Rs 1.3 lakh (ex-showroom). At the same time, Brixton’s Crossfire and Cromwell series motorcycles are priced from Rs 4.74 lakh to Rs 9.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Features of VLF Tennis Electric Scooter
Vociferous Tennis electric scooter comes with a 1500W hub motor, which generates 157Nm of torque and offers a range of 130 km. It has rectangle twin projector LED headlights, 12-inch alloy wheels, and a TFT instrument cluster.
Power and Performance
Brixton has introduced 500cc and 1200cc bikes in the Indian market. This includes motorcycles of the Crossfire and Cromwell series.
Brixton Crossfire 500X
This retro roadster bike has been launched at Rs 4.74 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a 486cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine, which generates 47bhp of power and 43Nm of torque. The bike weighs 190 kg and has a 13.5-liter fuel tank. Apart from this, it includes features like Pirelli tires, adjustable USD telescopic front forks, dual-channel ABS, and LED lighting.
Brixton Crossfire 500XC
This is the scrambler variant of the amazing Crossfire 500X. It is priced at Rs 5.19 lakh (ex-showroom). It has the same engine and features.
Brixton Cromwell 1200
The Brixton Cromwell 1200 is an advanced classic bike priced at Rs 7.84 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a 1222cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, which generates 82bhp of power and 108Nm of torque. This bike is capable of giving a top speed of 198 mph. It has modern features like dual-channel ABS, wire-spoke wheels, and KYB RSU suspension.
Brixton Cromwell 1200X
The scrambler variant of the Cromwell 1200, the Cromwell 1200X, has been launched at Rs 9.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with the same engine but has fuel tank grip pads and a special design.
Retro and electric segment will get a boost
The entry of Brixton and VLF has brought new options for Indian customers. While VLF focuses on electric scooters, Brixton is famous for retro style and performance bikes. The partnership with KAW Veloce Motors will help these brands gain a strong foothold in India.