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High performance superbikes sales grow despite the overall slowdown. The superbikes over 1000cc which cost between Rs.9.5 Lakhs to Rs.45 Lakhs is catching the fancy of more international players. Honda has launched high end bikes Honda CBR1000RR at Rs.12.5 Lakhs and CB1000R at Rs.9.5 Lakhs last week.

NK Rattan, Divisional Head of Honda Motorcycle & Scooters India at the launch in Delhi said “We are tapping into the fun, adventure and sports needs of the biker. Riding one these models is considered a symbol of freedom. We hope to sell about 100 of these bikes in a year in India”.

The four brands which are imported CBUs in the country are Ducati marketed by Precision Motors of Mumbai, Suzuki Hayabusa & Intruder, and Yamaha’s R1 Y2F & MT-01. These bikes altogether sold over 200 units in 2008 which was the first year of the launch of the high-end bike.

Out of 200 units, Yamaha sold 107 units, while Precision Motors which sells Ducati; sold over 50 units. Top models from both Yamaha and Ducati were launched in India, in the first half of 2008.

Honda plans to retail its newly launched 1000cc models in Honda Wing World outlets in Delhi and Mumbai.

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