The Italjet Dragster 459 is the middle twin in Italjet’s performance scooter trio unveiled for EICMA 2026 in Milan, and it is one of three models Motohaus India will bring to India Bike Week on December 4–5, 2026. It uses a 449 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin with a 6-speed gearbox, rated at 47.58 hp and 41 Nm, plus Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes.
Italjet is entering India through Motohaus India, the Kolhapur-based distributor that already handles Brixton Motorcycles and VLF. The Dragster 300, Dragster 459 and Dragster 700 will be assembled locally, with customer deliveries planned for the second quarter of 2027. Final India-spec sheets and rupee prices are still to come.
Here is what Autocar India and BikeDekho reported from the show, how the 459 sits against the Dragster 700, and what Indian buyers should treat as confirmed versus still open.
What is the Italjet Dragster 459?
The Italjet Dragster 459 is a sport-focused maxi-leaning scooter that keeps Italjet’s signature exposed-frame look while stepping up from single-cylinder Dragsters into a liquid-cooled parallel twin. The 449 cc engine drives through a proper 6-speed gearbox rather than a twist-and-go CVT, which is the detail that separates this machine from everyday Indian scooters.
Cycle parts match the brand’s premium brief. A fully adjustable Marzocchi USD fork and a Marzocchi monoshock handle the bumps. Fifteen-inch wheels wear Pirelli rubber in 120-section front and 160-section rear sizes. Brembo hardware uses dual 270 mm front discs and a 260 mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS and traction control as standard. Full LED lighting and a TFT cluster round out the base kit; heated grips and an anti-theft system are listed as options.
Seat feel and everyday ergonomics will matter once test rides start in India, but the show brief already makes the character clear: this is a performance scooter for riders who want gears, twin-cylinder noise and premium chassis brands, not a family runabout.
Name variants shoppers will type include Italjet Dragster 459, Dragster 459 India, Italjet 459 twin scooter and Dragster 459 vs 700. Keep those phrases in mind when you compare brochure pages later, because Motohaus will phase the three scooters rather than dump every variant into every city on day one.
Italjet Dragster 459 specifications
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 449 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Peak power | 47.58 hp at 9,500 rpm |
| Peak torque | 41 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Marzocchi USD fork |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi monoshock |
| Wheels | 15-inch |
| Tyres | Pirelli; 120-section front, 160-section rear |
| Front brakes | Brembo dual 270 mm discs |
| Rear brake | Brembo 260 mm disc |
| Safety | Dual-channel ABS + traction control |
| Lighting / dash | Full LED; TFT cluster |
| Options | Heated grips; anti-theft system |
| Warranty (stated) | 24-month manufacturer warranty |
| India debut | India Bike Week, December 4–5, 2026 |
| Assembly | Motohaus India, Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Deliveries | Expected Q2 2027 |
Autocar India and BikeDekho both publish the 47.58 hp / 41 Nm twin figures, Marzocchi and Brembo kit, IBW debut date and Kolhapur assembly plan. International list prices quoted in the same reports put the 459 at about GBP 9,100 (roughly ₹11.53 lakh at then-prevailing rates); local assembly is expected to change the India number, so treat that sterling figure as a global reference only.
Fuel-tank size for the 459 is listed at 16 litres in Autocar India’s show brief, which matters for weekend highway runs once the geared twin is humming at motorway pace. The Dragster 300, by contrast, carries an 11-litre tank and a much lower 770 mm seat height aimed at easier city access.
How does the Dragster 459 compare with the Dragster 700?
Italjet‘s India roadmap stacks three scooters. The Dragster 300 uses a 278 cc liquid-cooled single with 23.8 hp and 26 Nm and a more unusual single-arm front end. The Dragster 459 and Dragster 700 share the twin-cylinder chassis recipe — Marzocchi suspension, 15-inch Pirellis, Brembo dual discs, ABS and traction control — and split mainly on engine size.
| Item | Dragster 459 | Dragster 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 449 cc liquid twin | 698 cc liquid twin |
| Power | 47.58 hp | 70 hp |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Suspension / brakes / wheels | Shared Marzocchi, Brembo, 15-inch Pirelli package | Shared package |
| Global price cue | About GBP 9,100 (~₹11.53 lakh) | About GBP 11,937 (~₹15.13 lakh) |
The 700 is the flagship for riders who want the full twin punch. The 459 is the sweeter middle ground if you want the geared twin experience without the top-rung price. Both still need India-spec confirmation after IBW.
Akrapovic exhaust mentions appear in BikeDekho’s higher-model hardware notes alongside Pirelli, Marzocchi and Brembo, which underlines how far these scooters sit from commuter metal. Still, optional heated grips and anti-theft kits show Italjet expects year-round owners, not only showroom tyre-kickers.
When will the Italjet Dragster 459 reach Indian buyers?
Motohaus has locked a public debut at India Bike Week on December 4–5, 2026. Assembly will happen at the Kolhapur plant, and deliveries are expected to start in the second quarter of 2027 in a phased roll-out across the 300, 459 and 700. That means showgoers can see the scooters in December, but most retail handovers will wait until mid-2027.
India-specific homologation tweaks, final colour lists and on-road prices are still unannounced. The 24-month manufacturer warranty is already part of the public brief; extended-warranty plans were not detailed in the November coverage.
For buyers planning a December IBW trip, the practical checklist is simple: sit on the 459 and the 700 back to back, ask Motohaus which cities get service first, and get a written sense of booking amounts if any soft bookings open. Q2 2027 is close enough that early interest will translate into real waiting lists once MRP lands.
Where does it sit among other EICMA two-wheelers India cares about?
EICMA 2026 was busy for Indian watchers. TVS showed the liquid-cooled TVS RTR 125, while Ultraviolette pushed connected electric ideas with the Tesseract Maxi. Italjet’s Dragster 459 sits in a different lane: a niche Italian performance scooter with a gearbox, aimed at enthusiasts rather than mass commuting. More context lives on our motorcycles hub as the IBW week approaches.
Italjet Dragster 459: confirmed vs not confirmed
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Name, 449 cc twin, 47.58 hp, 41 Nm, 6-speed | Confirmed in Autocar India / BikeDekho show coverage |
| Marzocchi, Brembo, Pirelli, ABS + TC | Confirmed |
| India debut at IBW Dec 4–5, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Kolhapur assembly; Q2 2027 deliveries | Confirmed as Motohaus plan |
| Dragster 300 and 700 also for India | Confirmed |
| Global GBP price cues | Reported; not final India MRP |
| Final India price, India-spec changes, dealer map | Not announced |
CarBike Insight Analysis
The Dragster 459 is the model that makes Italjet’s India bet feel real for enthusiasts. A geared twin scooter with Marzocchi and Brembo kit is rare in this market, and parking the public debut at India Bike Week gives Motohaus a loud launch stage before Kolhapur builds start feeding Q2 2027 deliveries. Sharing cycle parts with the 700 also keeps parts and service training simpler once both twins land.
Our view: shortlist the 459 if you want the twin character without flagship money, but wait for IBW pricing and an India-spec sheet before comparing it with big petrol maxi-scooters or mid-capacity bikes. Watch December 4–5 for MRP cues, then Q2 2027 for the first customer bikes. Until then, treat sterling list prices as orientation only.
If Motohaus nails parts supply and twin-clutch service training in the first year, the Dragster 459 could become the default recommendation in this tiny Italian niche. If prices land closer to mid-capacity motorcycle money without a dense dealer net, the 300 may do more volume while the 459 stays a specialist buy.
FAQ
What is the Italjet Dragster 459?
It is a 449 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin performance scooter with a 6-speed gearbox, shown at EICMA 2026 and lined up for India through Motohaus with an India Bike Week debut on December 4–5, 2026.
How much power does the Dragster 459 make?
Show coverage quotes 47.58 hp at 9,500 rpm and 41 Nm at 8,000 rpm from the 449 cc twin. Final India-certified figures could still be confirmed later.
When will Italjet Dragster scooters go on sale in India?
Public debut is at India Bike Week on December 4–5, 2026. Motohaus plans Kolhapur assembly with deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2027.
How is the Dragster 459 different from the Dragster 700?
Both share Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes and 15-inch Pirellis. The 700 uses a 698 cc twin with about 70 hp and 70 Nm; the 459 stays at 449 cc with 47.58 hp and 41 Nm.
What will the Italjet Dragster 459 cost in India?
India MRP is not announced. Global reports cite about GBP 9,100 as an international cue, but local assembly is expected to change the final rupee price.
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