Top 5 most anticipated classic cars of 2018

The 2018 classic car scene is looking forward to these five newcomers with eye-catching designs and top performance.

1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT650

Royal Enfield, with its historical advantage, is pushing into the modern classic space in 2018 with the introduction of two new motorcycles sharing the same platform, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT650.

Both models will be powered by a completely new engine, with a twin-cylinder structure, direct fuel injection, 640cc capacity, giving a maximum capacity of 47 horsepower at 7100 rpm and maximum torque of 52 Nm at 4000 rpm.

Royal Enfield's new bike.

Power is sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and the bike also comes with a dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard. The Interceptor 650's design is inspired by the Interceptor model of the 1960s.

Both bikes share the same length, wheelbase, and turning circle, but the Interceptor 650 is slightly taller and wider than the Continental GT650. However, the Continental GT650 emphasizes the café racer design language more, with a sportier riding position.

This pair of cars is expected to cost 4 lakh (142 million VND) in the Indian market. After being launched here in mid-2018, it is expected that this pair of cars will soon be imported to Vietnam.

2. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Triumph is expanding its popular modern classic Bonneville family with a new model called the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.

Based on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber, the Speedmaster has easier ergonomics that allow for long hours of riding on the highway.

Speedmaster.

In fact, the Speedmaster gets wider profile Avon Cobra tires mounted on 16-inch spoked wheels, a larger 12-liter fuel tank, and a host of accessories including the standard Maverick and Highway two-piece kits.

Like the Bonneville Bobber, the Bonneville Speedmaster will be powered by a 1200cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine that produces 76 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 106 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Speedmaster is still quite light at 245.5 kg. It comes with standard features like ABS, traction control, two riding modes, and cruise control.

The Speedmaster is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2018 with an expected price of 10 lakh (VND 355.5 million).

3. Kawasaki Z900 RS

Kawasaki will launch a retro version of the popular performance naked bike Kawasaki Z900. The Japanese manufacturer has now revealed two new retro versions of this family of bikes called Z900RS and Z900RS Café.

Kawasaki Z900RS.

True to its name, the standard Kawasaki Z900RS has a nostalgic design from the 1960s and 70s. The engine is similar to the Z900 with a 948cc inline-4 cylinder structure but now has heavier flywheels and a 4-into-1 exhaust design, along with a modern 6-speed gearbox with shift assist technology.

This engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 110 horsepower and a maximum torque of 97 Nm. The Kawasaki Z900RS and RS Café are expected to arrive in South Asia in mid-2018.

4. Norton Commando 961

Kinetic MotoRoyale will launch the Norton Commando 961 in India by the end of 2018. This will be the first Norton product to be sold in India under the Kinetic-Norton joint venture.

Commando.

The bike is powered by a 961cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, twin-cylinder engine that produces 79 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 5-speed gearbox.

The Commando gets premium Ohlins suspension, with USD front forks and Ohlins twin shock absorbers at the rear. The braking system is also top-of-the-line Brembo. Expect this model to be priced around 20 lakh (VND 711 million).

5. Benelli Imperiale 400

DSK Benelli will launch the all-new Benelli Imperiale 400 in the South Asian market in mid-2018. This model is powered by a 373.5cc single-cylinder, direct-injection engine that produces 19 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 28 Nm at 3,500 rpm.

Benelli Imperiale 400.

The retro-styled Benelli Imperiale 400 will compete head-to-head with Royal Enfield. The bike uses a twin-tube steel frame and telescopic forks up front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. The brakes are disc brakes on both wheels with a standard dual-channel ABS system. The bike is expected to cost a very attractive 3 lakh (Rs 107 million).

According to Dan Viet Newspaper