Massive discounts on BS4 bikes explained

One of the massive news in the automotive industry is the introduction of the BS6 emission norms. The deadline of the BS6 emission norms is from April 1. Dealers have been continuously introducing the BS6 versions of their bikes since a while now. Some dealers yet have some BS4 bikes in stock and since the dealers will not be able to sell the bikes after this month, they have started offering massive discounts on some of the bikes. Here is a list of some popular bikes from all segments that have some nice deals.

1) Honda Activa 5g BS4

The bike that is often used to define scooties -the Activa has recently got the BS6 update called the 6g. This bike costs 8,000 more which is a massive increase in this price range, and therefore the BS4 version Activa 5g seems like a nice deal since it gets around 6,500 off now the original price being Rs 55,934.

The 5g Activa is not a down grade if you look at the updated BS6 model. All you miss out is on the new 12 inch wheel at the front along with the telescopic suspensions. The scooter is updated and it gets good resale vale inspire of being a old model.

2) Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 BS4

The Gixxer 250 is a versatile bike in the 250cc segment which is dominated by the likes of the KTM 250. The bike now gets around 20,000 off in its BS4 avatar and will cost 1.51 lakh rupees which is a good deal. This bike competes with the FZ 250 in terms of looks and the power figure is good at 26 BHP. This is good corporate looking bike which has a power and the muscle to beat a KTM 250 or at least compete with it. Also this segment has a lot of new entrants which will make is a priced competitively. Also Suzuki has recently launched the bike and the engine is designed is that it will be close to BS6 compliance. The BS6 update will see a power drop and this is the right time to buy a powerful version of this bike. The Gixxer SF 250 will also make of a good everyday bike if you want to take it to your office as it is offered in silver colour.

3) BMW G 310 R and 310 GS

Both these products are strong in their power and durability as well as getting a premium brand but were a bit overpriced. The bikes now get 70,000 off and get a price of 2.30 lakhs in their BS4 versions which makes them worth it. If you think the bike was over price before then think again. The BMW are probably going to be more expensive soon with the BS6 update, the BS4 version of the bike is still available in the market till the end of this month it will be a good decision if price is the only factor which is holding back. The bike will not see any more drop in price. Also take a look at the TVS Apache RR 310 which makes use of the same engine. It all comes down to the price and design, also the Badge.

4) KTM Duke 790 BS4

This bike has been doing rounds over the massive discounts that it is currently getting. The bike gets around 2.65 lakh rupees off on its BS4 version and will now cost 6.0 lakhs. This makes the bike one of the best deals for a bike of this caliber. The KTM Duke 790 is the late entrant by KTM and the amount of homologations it faced while is now making KTM take these desperate measures to sell this bike. The bike staggering discount of 2.65 lakhs on this bike is a deal you should grab. The bike is an incredibly capable machine. This is the time for those who want to move from the 400cc segment and aim for something sharp and aggressive. The bike gets rider modes and will not feel intimidating for complete beginners. The KTM Duke 790 might also have a chance of being discontinued for a while after BS4 sale is restricted as the company does not have plans for the new BS6 compliant Duke 790.

5) Ducati Multistrada 950

This bike is a beast and also is one of the most discounted bikes offered in the country now. It gets a discount of 3 lakhs in select dealerships. For this discount alone you can get a nice premium bike of any other company.

This is the right time if you were waiting to buy the all new Ducati Tourer. The bike no doubt is one of the most good looking adventurer tourers out there. This 3 lakh of discount is good for a bike of this price. One can buy this bike and get a Duke 250 as a daily city with the saved money. The BS4 version won’t be rough and harsh and we can’t talk about the BS6 version of this bike as there is no news on when Ducati plans to introduce it in India.

This was a short list of popular bikes of varied capacity bikes. It is to be noted that these discounts are varied and will change till the BS6 emission norms have been finally introduced. Also the exact discounts depends on the dealerships and the actual stock available with the dealers.