Italjet plans India debut for Dragster 300, 459 and 700 in December

By Geeta · 5 Nov, 2026

Italjet will bring the Dragster 300, 459 and 700 to India through Motohaus, with a December 4–5 debut planned and deliveries expected from Q2 2027; prices are pending.

Italjet plans India debut for Dragster 300, 459 and 700 in December

Italjet is preparing to enter India with the Dragster 300, Dragster 459 and Dragster 700 through Motohaus India, according to Autocar India and HT Auto. The three scooters are planned to make their India debut at India Bike Week on 4–5 December 2026, with local assembly in Kolhapur and customer deliveries expected from the second quarter of 2027; India prices have not yet been announced.

This is a market-entry plan, not a priced India launch. For riders considering an unusual premium two-wheeler, the useful facts today are the three-model spread, the expected timeline and the details that still need confirmation before any purchase decision.

Key takeaways

The planned India range comprises the Dragster 300, Dragster 459 and Dragster 700.
The public India debut is scheduled for 4–5 December 2026 at India Bike Week.
Motohaus is expected to assemble the scooters at its Kolhapur facility.
Deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2027, but India pricing, final specifications and detailed availability are pending.

What Italjet is bringing to India

Reports published after the EICMA 2026 showcase describe a phased entry rather than a single launch day. Motohaus India, which also distributes Brixton Motorcycles and VLF in India, is expected to handle the local rollout of Italjet’s Dragster range.

Dragster 300

The Dragster 300 is the smallest of the three India-bound scooters. Indian launch reports list a 278cc liquid-cooled engine with 23.8 hp and 26 Nm of torque, a single-sided front suspension layout, Brembo brakes and dual-channel ABS. Italjet’s current global product page also lists the 278cc engine and 23.8 hp figure. Those details describe the model shown for India, but the final India-market specification remains to be certified and announced.

Dragster 459

The middle model uses a 449cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. Autocar India and HT Auto report 47.58 hp, 41 Nm and a six-speed gearbox, along with Marzocchi suspension, Pirelli tyres, Brembo braking, dual-channel ABS and traction control. That hardware places the 459 well above the conventional commuter-scooter category and makes its eventual price and service support important parts of the India proposition.

Dragster 700

The range-topping scooter uses a 698cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine and a six-speed gearbox, with an exposed trellis-style frame and premium suspension and braking hardware. HT Auto and Autocar India quote 70 hp and 70 Nm for the India roadmap, while Italjet’s current global Dragster 700 page lists 68 hp. Since India-specific specifications are still pending, the 70 hp figure should be treated as reported rather than as a final certified India number.

Across the reported range, full-LED lighting and a TFT instrument cluster are listed as standard, with heated grips and an anti-theft system described as optional. A 24-month manufacturer warranty has also been reported, but warranty terms for India and the service-part structure still need confirmation.

Why this matters to Indian riders

The important development is not only that three scooters have been shown. It is that a brand known for unconventional, performance-focused designs is proposing a local-assembly route in India, with three engine sizes instead of a single niche model. That gives prospective buyers a clearer range to watch, but it does not yet establish the final retail price, dealer reach or running cost.

The December event is an unveiling milestone. It is not the same as showroom availability: the reports place customer deliveries in Q2 2027, and India-specific prices, variants and detailed availability are still to be released. Riders outside the initial rollout cities should also wait for an official service and parts map before estimating ownership convenience.

Fuel cost will be a practical part of the comparison because all three planned models use internal-combustion powertrains. No India-certified fuel-economy figure or final price has been published, so a monthly running-cost estimate would be premature. Once those figures are confirmed, the fuel cost calculator can translate a rider’s distance into an estimated petrol budget; current rates can be checked through the live fuel prices hub.

For the 459 and 700 in particular, the relevant ownership question will extend beyond engine output. A rider comparing a premium scooter with a motorcycle or an electric two-wheeler will need to weigh purchase cost, fuel use, service intervals, tyre and brake replacement, and the availability of trained technicians. For touring use, the road-trip planner can help compare route distance, fuel and toll exposure once a model’s confirmed economy is available.

What is confirmed and what is still pending

Planned India debut: 4–5 December 2026 at India Bike Week, according to the event listing and launch reports.
Local assembly: Motohaus India’s facility in Kolhapur is the reported assembly site.
Expected deliveries: the second quarter of 2027, which remains a forward-looking timeline.
Still pending: ex-showroom and on-road prices, final India specifications, homologation details, variant-wise equipment, booking terms and detailed service availability.

What prospective buyers should check next

The next useful update will be the India pricing announcement, because it will show whether the locally assembled range is positioned against premium scooters, mid-capacity motorcycles or both. Buyers can then compare the ex-showroom price with insurance, registration and financing costs rather than relying on international pricing.

It will also be worth checking the certified power and fuel-economy figures, ground clearance and seat height for Indian variants, warranty exclusions, service intervals, parts lead times and the number of authorised outlets. Until those details are public, the Dragster 300, 459 and 700 are best treated as upcoming products to watch rather than available purchase options.

Illustrative image: a generic exhibition visual representing the planned premium-scooter entry; it is not a photograph of the Italjet Dragster models.