Do you want to feel the thrill of riding a café racer and bring back the heritage of racing motorcycles of the 50s and 60s?

Café racer bikes are best known for their speed and handling rather than comfort. The low-riding position, rear set footrests and foot controls are the epitome of true racing motorcycles.

If you are willing to adorn your garage with one of these robust models and waiting for the launch of upcoming café racer bikes in India, the following sections would be a great help.

1. Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC | Price ₹ 11.25 Lakh

The Scrambler 1200 XC is expected to deliver optimal performance, agile handling and an appearance that perfectly blends both modern classic and 21st-century custom looks. This model is primarily designed to ensure both on-road and off-road riding with confidence and style. The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC is BS VI compliant and comes in two colour variants, namely, jet black and matt black and khaki green and Brooklands green, with a fuel capacity of 16 litres.

Expected Launch Month: June 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Parallel Twin, Liquid-cooled, 8-valve, SOHC Engine
• Engine Displacement: 1200 cc
• Maximum Power: 90 PS @ 7400 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 110 Nm @ 3950 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 205 kg

2. BMW R nineT Racer | Price ₹ 16.90 Lakh

BMW R nineT Racer is powered by a bs6 engine that results in improved throttle response and fuel efficiency. It has a fuel capacity of 17 litres. This café racer bike gets inspiration from the '70s motorcycles that come with half-fairing mounted on the frame unveiling the engine. The seat position with a bit of aggressive design resembles the good old sports days. The looks become prominent due to the low-slung handlebars and rear set footpegs.

What's more? The manufacturing company has installed a twin pod analogue instrument console with small digital displays and Automatic Stability Control (as an option).

Expected Launch Month: July 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine
• Engine Displacement: 1170 cc
• Maximum Power: 110.12 PS @ 7750 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 116 Nm @ 6000 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 220 kg

3. Honda CB190SS | Price ₹ 1.5 Lakh

This café racer variant from Honda will come equipped with a semi-digital console with an analogue tachometer, have a fuel capacity of 15.3 litres. You can see this new 2022 model with a single-piece seat, a lower-placed handlebar, and an upswept exhaust. To ensure maximum safety, the manufacturer has installed disc brakes on both rear and front wheels. The presence of ABS guarantees enhanced handling while applying brakes. The suspension setup gets the additional boost from inverted forks on the front and a mono-shock unit on the rear.

Expected Launch Month: July 2022 

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 184 cc
• Maximum Power: 16.8 PS at 8000 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 16 Nm at 7000 RPM  
• Kerb Weight: 145 kg

4. Honda 2022 CB1000R | Price ₹ 14.16 Lakh

Next on the list of upcoming café racer motorcycle come Honda 2022 CB1000R. This neo-retro naked roadster model from Honda equips advanced features, including a new 5-inch TFT screen for instrumentation and a USB charging socket under the seat. The side profile of the Honda 2022 CB1000R has large tank panels and a short exhaust. Riders can enjoy a flashy look with alloy wheels. An upside-down Separate Function Fork (SFF) in front and a mono-shock at the rear manage the suspension duties of this model. Its braking performance is tackled by dual 310mm discs (front) and a single 256mm disc (rear) along with a dual channel ABS. It has a fuel capacity of 16.2 litres.

Expected Launch Month: August 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled DOHC In-line 4 cylinder
• Engine Displacement: 998 cc
• Maximum Power: 145.48 PS @ 10500 RPM 
• Maximum Torque: 104 Nm @ 8250 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 212 kg

5. Benelli Leoncino 250 | Price ₹ 2.50 Lakh

The café racer bike Benelli Leoncino 250 is expected to come in four colour variants with a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres. Along with spectacular colour options, you can make your presence even more appealing with two sets of aluminium alloy wheels. This variant comes with an adjustable seat height of 800 mm (31.5 inches). Its suspension duties are handled by Upside down 41mm fork (front) and a Swing arm with a central shock absorber (rear).

Individuals who are thinking about the braking configuration must know that Benelli Leoncino 250 (2022 version) will feature a single disc at both the front and rear end and will get the support of ABS.

Expected Launch Month: August 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-valve, DOHC
• Engine Displacement: 249 cc
• Maximum Power: 25.8 PS @ 9250 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 21 Nm @ 8000 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 162 kg

6. Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 | Price₹ 2.50 Lakh

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 will establish itself as one of the best café racer bikes under the sub-500 cc club. This café racer model is lightweight and has a narrow bodywork that allows smooth movement while riding. Its electronic fuel injection system operates with a ride-by-wire system and emits a controlled and refined power. This comes with a fuel capacity of 9.5 litres.

This model from Husqvarna is equipped with hydraulic ByBre brake callipers that come along with 320 mm front and 230 mm rear steel discs hence delivering smooth barking. The high-quality suspension setup offers optimal handling and a seamless riding experience in a tough urban landscape.

Expected Launch Month: October 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine
• Engine Displacement: 373 cc
• Maximum Power: 43 BHP
• Maximum Torque: 37 Nm
• Kerb Weight: 148 kg

7. Norton Commando 961 Café Racer | Price ₹ 20.99 Lakh

The upcoming Norton Commando 961 café racer motorcycle is BS6 compliant model. It comes with 2 cylinders and has an analogue tachometer which is an instrument that shows the engine speed or the RPM of the motorcycle or bike's engine. You can ensure maximum safety with a tubeless tyre that easily resists punctures. These tyres can themselves take faster action with liquid sealant. Even after a puncture, you can ride on low air pressure. In addition, you can save more on fuel. The braking system is handled by a disc brake both in front and rear.

Expected Launch Month: November 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: In-house developed parallel twin with dry sump lubrication
• Engine Displacement: 961 cc
• Maximum Power: 80 PS at 6500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 90 Nm at 5200 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 236 kg

8. Norton Dominator | Price ₹ 23.70 Lakh

Some of the revealed specifications of Norton Dominator will surely include it in the list of upcoming best cafe racer bikes in 2022. Its ignition system gets massive power from crank fired electronic fuel injection. The electronic fuel injection system maintains a perfect balance of air/fuel ratios, reduces chances of random engine stoppages etc. Suspension duties at the front are supported by 43 mm Ohlins black-line upside down forks that are adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. On the other hand, the rear suspension is equipped with Ohlins Mono Shock that comes with Remote Reservoir. Dual channel ABS and a single disc tackle both the front and rear braking system.

Expected Launch Month: November 2022

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Parallel twin with dry sump lubrication
• Engine Displacement: 961 cc
• Maximum Power: 80 PS @ 6500 RPM
• Maximum Torque: 90 Nm @5200 RPM
• Kerb Weight: 227 kg