UM Motorcycles is currently offering the UM Renegade Sport S and the Renegade Commando in the Indian market. However, the company is planning to add more products to its Indian line-up.
The new upcoming bike from the American company is the Renegade Classic. The bike was showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo and was expected to be launched this year. But, the company has rescheduled its launch to next year. The bookings for the new bike can be made from January 2017 and deliveries will begin from April 2017.
What will make the new Renegade Classic interesting is the fact that it will get a fuel-injection system instead of a carburettor unit as seen on the current Renegade duo. Powering the motorcycle will be the same 278cc, air-cooled single cylinder engine producing 25PS of power and 22Nm of torque, though we expect the power figures to increase marginally. Power is transmitted to the rear-wheel via a 6-speed gearbox. While the basic style of the UM Renegade Classic is similar to the Commando it gets the addition of windscreen and some chrome parts to give it the quintessential cruiser look.
The UM Renegade Classic will also get the benefit of ABS which will be an optional extra. UM officials also confirmed that the Renegade Sport S and Commando will also get fuel-injection system in 2017 but ABS will not be offered on them. We expect the Renegade Classic to be priced under Rs 2 lakh ex-showroom and it will compete against the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.
Source: Zigwheels.com
