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The Suzuki V-Strom 650 has been a very popular name in Western markets, and there's a considerable fan following ever since its introduction in 2004. In India though, Suzuki has only introduced it now, in 2018, as the new Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS . And we get only the top-spec trim - with tubeless tyres on wire-spoke wheels with ABS and traction control. Now, it may have full-size ADV-bike styling, but the V-Strom 650 isn't really a hard-core off-road bike. Why it's loved internationally is not because of its go-anywhere credentials, but more because it's a practical, functional and value-for-money touring motorcycle which is quite the reliable machine. It can be your daily ride, your weekend date and even your occasional long distance touring companion. So, at Rs. 7.46 lakh (ex-showroom) what does the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT offer then? Also Read: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS First Ride Review The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has full-size ADV bike looks, even though it...

Jawa Motorcycles dealerships are all set to begin operations in India in December 2018. Back at the launch of the Jawa and Jawa Forty Two, Anupam Thareja, Founder of Classic Legends Ltd. that owns Jawa India, told that the company will have 105 dealerships across India. Although there is no confirmation on which cities will first get the Jawa dealerships, sources have told us that the showrooms will be operations by mid-December. In fact, the company's official website lists a few states - Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar Chhattisgarh, Delhi & NCR, and Goa, which might very well be the first ones to begin operations. Also Read: Jawa Motorcycles: 5 Things You Should Know (The new Jawa motorcycle carries a completely retro design) Currently, the company is accepting online orders for both the Jawa and the Jawa Forty Two, for a booking amount of Rs. 5,000. Dealership-level bookings, however, are expected to commence once the showrooms are open. While the more retro-looking Jaw...

US-based motorcycle maker Cleveland CycleWerks (CCW) commenced operations in India earlier this year with the Ace Deluxe and Misfit motorcycles, which were priced at Rs. 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The company, however, has now decided to slash prices on the Ace Deluxe by a healthy Rs. 38,000, and the bike is now priced at Rs. 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The price reduction is introductory and limited to first 200 orders for the motorcycle. The move is intended to help the brand gain momentum in the country as it establishes its network and operations. The Misfit does not get a price cut for now. The Cleveland Ace Deluxe is a modern classic with compact proportions. The bike weighs a light 133 kg (kerb), and is powered by a 229 cc Honda-derived, single-cylinder, carburetted engine tuned for 15 bhp and 16 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox and is claimed to return about 30 kmpl. Suspension duties include USD forks up front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Brak...

Last month, when Jawa Motorcycles launched its two new bikes in India, it also gave us a special preview of its upcoming factory custom Bobber motorcycle, the Jawa Perak. Expected to be launched in India sometime in 2019, the new Jawa Perak is claimed to be the country's first factory custom motorcycle, and also the most affordable Bobber style motorcycle. The bike we saw at the launch was a pre-production motorcycle, and it's too soon to say how much of it will make it to the production bike. However, the company has already revealed a fair bit about the bike and here are five things you need to know about the upcoming Jawa Perak. Also Read: Jawa Motorcycles: 5 Things You Should Know Jawa Perak: The Name While the company did not officially announce any details with regards to the name of the motorcycle, a little online search told us that the Perak name has significance to a Czechoslovakian urban legend from Prague from World War II, called - Perak, the Spring Man. More...

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is the latest offering from the bike maker to get Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS). The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS is priced at Rs. 2.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is already available for bookings at dealerships. Launched earlier this year, the Thunderbird 500X is the factory-custom version based on the standard model and gets a younger appeal with more vibrant colours or the fuel tank, flat handlebar, alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. With the price hike for the ABS version, the Thunderbird 500X is also the most expensive single-cylinder offering at present from the manufacturer. Also Read: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 Launched In India (The engine on the Thunderbird 500X remains the same as on the regular TB 500) Barring the addition of the safety feature, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X does not get any changes. The bike continues to draw power from the same 499 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled fuel-injected engine tu...

Bajaj Auto has rolled out the 2019 edition of the Pulsar 150 motorcycle in India priced at Rs. 64,998 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2019 Bajaj Pulsar 150 "Neon" collection, as the company calls it, comes with new colours and graphics, in contrast with the black paint scheme. The Pulsar Neon collection is offered on the base trim with the rear drum brake and is being targeted at the entry-level space in the 150 cc motorcycle segment. The Pulsar 150 competes against the Honda CB Unicorn 150, Hero Achiever 150, Yamaha SZ-RR and the likes.  There are no mechanical changes on the 2019 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Commenting on the launch, Bajaj Auto - President (Motorcycles), Eric Vas said, "Pulsar has been the number one sports bike in India for the past 17 years. The Pulsar 150 Neon, with its fresh new looks, outstanding road presence and proven performance is set to be the first choice for any customer willing to move beyond a 100/110 cc bike. At a price of ₹64,998/- ex-showroom Del...

The motorcycle market grew further in 2018 as we had new and more interesting launches coming from across the globe. The 200-400 cc motorcycle segment continued to grow exponentially with offerings like the Kawasaki Ninja 400, Hero Xtreme 200 R, BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS, as well as the offerings from Cleveland CycleWerks. The segment though holds a lot more potential and we will see a lot of it new launches happening next year as more and more exciting products come to Indian shores. With offerings from Hero, Jawa, Bajaj, Benelli, and more, it's time to take a look at the upcoming motorcycles in the fast growing 200-400 cc segment that will be hitting showrooms in 2019. Also Read: Upcoming Adventure Bikes In India In 2019 (The new Jawa motorcycle carries a completely retro design) Jawa Czech motorcycle maker Jawa is all set to make its comeback in India and resurrecting the iconic brand is Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Mahindra. The company has already showcas...

The year 2018 is just about to end, and we've seen a long list of interesting bike launches in the year. The New Year is just around the corner, and there's more excitement and more new bikes to look out for in 2019. In India, the adventure motorcycle segment has a lot of interest among the two-wheeled community, and there's a lot to look out for in 2019. And it's not just premium motorcycle brands like BMW and Triumph , who will be looking to cement their position in this segment. There's Benelli making a comeback, and there's going to be even more affordable and mass-market offerings from Hero MotoCorp . Here's a list of the upcoming adventure bikes of 2019 The Hero XPulse 200 Adventure Tourer will be launched in early 2019 Hero XPulse The Hero XPulse is one of the most-awaited small capacity adventure bikes, and will likely be the most affordable adventure bike in India when it's launched. The XPulse will be powered by the same engine as the ...

Triumph Motorcycles has completed five years of operations in India, and the brand has made quite a mark in the premium motorcycle space in India. With a rich history of over 115 years of race wins, world speed records and iconic Triumph motorcycles, on this day in 2013, Triumph started its India innings. In all, Triumph has gathered over 5,000 customers in India, and expanded its dealership network to 16 locations across the country, with its customer base expanding across 400 towns in the country. By the first half of 2019, Triumph intends to launch six new motorcycles in India, including updated models and a couple of all-new motorcycles. The Triumph Street Twin is the largest selling model in India and will get updated for 2019 with more power and better electronics "We are thankful to our partners, customers, enthusiasts and fans for all our accomplishments in these 5 years. For Triumph, the growth has been phenomenal in the last five years. Our aim is to further grow 1...

Ducati will halt production of the v-twin engine-d superbikes with the last batch of the Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition being sent to dealerships all across the world from the Borgo Panigale factory in Bologna. The Final Edition pays tribute to an engine which will be a collector's item with its storied past in World Superbike (WSBK). In all, 1299 bikes have been built of a limited and numbered edition and each motorcycle comes with a certificate of authenticity that makes this exclusive superbike even more valuable. Also Read: Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition Launched In India Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition makes 209 bhp, 142 Nm The Ducati v-twin engine will no longer be manufactured now, with the advent of the new V4 powerplant in the Ducati Panigale V4 and the Panigale V4R. The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition wears Ducati's unique Tricolore livery and gets components derived from the WSBK homologated bike. The Superquadro Final Edition comes from the S...

Triumph Motorcycles has announced the maximum power output of the new triple cylinder engine which will be used for the 2019 Moto2 season. At a press conference in Valenica, alongside Externpro, Magneti Marelli and Dorna, Triumph has announced the power figures for the Moto2 race engines. And the British manufacturer says the 765 cc, in-line three-cylinder Moto2 engines based on the engine of the Triumph Street Triple RS will make more than 138 bhp peak power output. There's no word on any torque figures yet, but the 138 bhp figure is quite higher than the outgoing Honda CBR600 four-cylinder engines which made "just under 130 bhp". The Triumph Moto2 engine will make the Moto2 bikes only a few seconds slower than full-size MotoGP bikes "Triumph has been extremely warmly welcomed by Dorna, its partners and the Press. It really feels like people share our excitement in Triumph's entry into factory supported, top flight motorcycle racing. We are confident that...

Russian motorcycle manufacturer Ural has showcased a new fully electric concept, complete with a sidecar. All Ural motorcycles have a sidecar as standard fitment. While the concept is based on the Ural cT, but instead of the boxer-twin engine, this model uses an electric motor which has been designed by Zero Motorcycles of California, USA. Another California based company called ICG has designed the prototype and we believe that the testing and evaluation phase is currently on. The electric motor on the Ural is a Zero Z-Force motor which makes 45 kW and pumps out about 110 Nm of peak torque. There are two batteries installed, which are the ZF13.0 and the ZF6.5, which together provide 19.5 kWh of battery power. The approximate range on the Ural Electric bike is about 165 kilometres and it has a top speed of 140 kmph. (There is no confirmation whether the Ural Electric will go into production or not) As of now, there is no word from Ural saying whether the concept will ever go into p...

NOWLAB and 3D printer manufacturer, BigRep have joined hands to develop the world's first completely 3D printed e-motorcycle, the NERA. The name itself is derived from the slogan "New Era", which is what the 3D-printed motorcycle claims to usher in. Everything on the NERA is made from additive manufacturing technology (better known as 3D printing), except the electronics. The tyres, touted to be airless, are 3D-printed as well, along with the frame, bodywork and suspension of the NERA. But this is not a real production model. The NERA is just a two-wheeled advertisement for 3D printer maker BigRep and its consultancy group NOWLAB. "The NERA combines several innovations developed by NOWLAB, such as the airless tyre, functional integration and embedded sensor technology," said Daniel Buning, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NOWLAB. "This bike and our other prototypes push the limits of engineering creativity and will reshape AM technology as we know it....

Norton Motorcycles has unveiled the new Norton Superlight 650, a road-legal race version of the Atlas 650 twin roadsters which were unveiled some time ago. The Norton Superlight has carbon fibre bodywork, carbon wheels and a single-sided swingarm. And while the two Norton Atlas 650 twins - the Norton Atlas Nomad and Norton Atlas Ranger has the same 650 cc parallel-twin engine putting out 84 bhp of maximum power and 68 Nm of peak torque, the Superlight dishes out 105 bhp of power and 75 Nm of peak torque, and the engine spins up to 12,500 rpm. And thanks to the carbon fibre bodywork, it tips the scales at just 158 kg. And while the Atlas 650s use a steel tube frame, the Superlight, whose main job will be to win races, uses a lightweight aluminium tubed design. An optional titanium race pipe sheds 6 kg more over the standard weight and also bumps up the power by approximately 6 bhp, but it's not homologated for road use. The Superlight also uses top-end superbike components, includi...

Ohlins, the well-known suspension brand, has been sold to American Fortune 500 company Tenneco. Both companies have announced the takeover of Ohlins Racing A.B. by Tenneco. Ohlins founder Kenth Ohlin has agreed to sell a majority share in the Swedish company, and make it a subsidiary of the Illionois-based automotive component manufacturer. With the acquisition of Ohlins, Tenneco will enhance the company's position as leading global designers, manufacturers and distributors of ride performance products and technologies, the company said in a press release. Ohlins will be subsidiary of Tenneco and keep its strong brand and team. Kenth Ohlin will continue to hold a minority interest in the company, and serve on the board of Ohlins. The deal is valued at $160 million and will be closed in the first quarter of 2019. Ohlins Racing has been an integral part of motorsport, motorcycle and the automotive industry since 1976, when Kenth Ohlin founded the company. "Together, Ohlins and...

The Triumph Street Scrambler is the 'scrambler' version of the bestselling Triumph Street Twin . And so far, the Street Scrambler has had the same engine, suspension and chassis as the Street Twin. The only differences were the spoked wheels with dual-purpose rubber, and a larger, 19-inch front wheel, and the side-mounted 'scrambler-style' exhaust. For 2019 though, the Street Scrambler gets some more off-road capability, and although it still shares its 900 cc Bonneville High Torque engine with the Street Twin, the tuning is different, and there are some other changes in the 2019 Street Scrambler as well, to make it more off-road capable. And we spent some time riding the upcoming 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler in Portugal to see exactly how different it is. Also Read: 2019 Triumph Street Twin First Ride Review The 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler gets more power, Brembo brakes and more off-road capability What's new? In the looks department, the 2019 Triumph S...