Indian buyers hunting for superbike thrills without throwing a leg over a conventional motorcycle are about to get something wild. Italian performance brand Italjet is preparing to enter the domestic market, bringing its aggressive, skeleton-frame Dragster line directly to Indian tarmac. The debut is set for India Bike Week in December 2026. Motohaus India will partner with the Bologna-based marque to assemble the scooters locally at its manufacturing plant in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Local assembly cuts through prohibitive completely-built-unit import taxes, making the trio viable contenders rather than pure showroom oddities. The rollout will encompass three distinct tiers: the Dragster 300, the twin-cylinder Dragster 459, and the range-topping Dragster 700. Unlike commuter-oriented scooters roaming Indian metros, these machines are built around exposed trellis frames, premium chassis hardware, and supersport-grade running gear.
The entry point into the Indian stable begins with the Dragster 300. It runs a 278cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine pushing 23.8hp and 26Nm of torque through a standard twist-and-go CVT. But the underpinnings abandon convention entirely. Italjet equips the 300 with an Independent Steering System—a hub-center steering setup that cleanly separates front steering input from suspension absorption. A single-arm hydropneumatic shock manages the front, an adjustable monoshock secures the rear, and Brembo calipers anchored by dual-channel ABS handle braking duties.
Stepping up to the mid-tier Dragster 459 swaps scooter norms for motorcycle firepower. It shoehorns a 449cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine into the trellis frame, churning out 47.58hp and 41Nm of torque. Power feeds through a six-speed transmission equipped with SmartShift technology—giving riders manual gear control via foot pedals. Fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension handles damping, while sticky Pirelli tyres, dedicated traction control, and Brembo anchors keep the chassis grounded.
At the top of the lineup sits the Dragster 700, an outright monster on two small wheels. Its 698cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin mill unleashes 68hp, paired with a full-blown six-speed manual gearbox with a conventional foot shifter and clutch. It shares the 459's Brembo and Marzocchi suspension suite, while the international Twin Premium variant tacks on an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system.
| Model | Displacement & Engine Type | Power | Torque | Transmission | Key Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragster 300 | 278cc, Liquid-Cooled Single | 23.8 hp | 26 Nm | CVT Automatic | Independent Steering System, Brembo, Dual ABS |
| Dragster 459 | 449cc, Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin | 47.58 hp | 41 Nm | 6-Speed SmartShift | Marzocchi Forks, Pirelli Tyres, Traction Control |
Pricing remains under wraps for now. Italjet and Motohaus plan to disclose city-wise retail networks, final India-spec trim sheets, and price tags closer to their planned December 2026 showcase.
| Dragster 700 | 698cc, Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin | 68 hp | TBA | 6-Speed Manual | Marzocchi Setup, Brembo, Available Akrapovic |