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TVS Motor Company has updated the Victor 110 cc commute motorcycle with Combined Braking System (CBS) ahead of the March 31, 2019, deadline for the new safety regulations. Synchronised Braking System (SBT) as TVS calls it is now a standard feature on the TVS Victor CBS and is priced from Rs. 54,682, going up to Rs. 57,662 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company says its SBT helps reduce braking distance up to 10 per cent, as compared to other comparable braking systems. Apart from SBT, the bike gets no other changes for the new year. Power continues to come from the same 110 cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled, 3-valve engine tuned for 9.3 bhp at 7500 rpm and 9.4 Nm of peak torque available at 6000 rpm. The motor is paired with a 4-speed gearbox. The bike is suspended by telescopic forks up front and dual spring series suspension at the rear. The entry-level TVS Victor gets 130 mm drum brakes, while the higher trims come with a front disc brake as optional. With respect to features, the bike c...

The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 has been long anticipated motorcycle for this year. We've told you about all the upgrades on the bike and have ridden it too, but the prices have remained under wraps. However, Bajaj dealers have confirmed to carandbike that the 2019 Bajaj Dominar will be priced at Rs. 1.73 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new pricing makes the comprehensively updated motorcycle about Rs. 10,000 more expensive than the outgoing version that retailed at Rs. 1.63 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). For the additional price though, the new Dominar is now an extensively changed offering, addressing several issues over its predecessor. Also Read: 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 First Ride Review The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 now sports a DOHC engine replacing the SOHC set-up, which has raised the power output from 35 bhp at 8000 rpm to 39 bhp at 8650 rpm. Peak torque remains the same at 35 Nm but now comes at 500 rpm higher, at 7000 rpm. The engine continues to be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. ...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently inaugurated its 1,000th dealership in India at Zirakpur in Punjab. The 1,000th Honda Exclusive Authorised Dealer is a 4S (Sales/ Service/ Spares/ Safety) facility. With an aggressive expansion plan, Honda has added 3,300 touch-points in the last five years across the country. At present, HMSI has a total of 6,000 touch-points in India, one of the highest for a two-wheeler manufacturer. Recently, Honda also achieved another milestone, with customers in north India crossing the 60 lakh sales mark in the company's 18th year of operations. The 60,00,000 sales milestone has been driven by demand for Honda two-wheelers in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and in Delhi and Chandigarh. For Honda, the first 10 lakh customers were added in the initial 9 years (from 2001 to 2010), but the next 50 lakh Honda customers took the same duration (2010-2019). The most recent 10 lakh Honda customers were added in...

Ever since it came into existence, the Ducati Diavel has been a standout motorcycle as far as design and performance is concerned. Its raw sex appeal and power cruiser styling has been liked by enthusiasts. And furthering its reputation, the new Ducati Diavel 1260 has won the Red Dot Award "best of the best" in the product design category this year. The Diavel 1260 won the award amongst 5,500 products, with 40 international jury members voting for it to be the winner. This is the third time that Ducati has won a Red Dot award with previous winners being the 1199 Panigale in 2013 and the XDiavel S in 2016. Yes! It is a second for the Ducati Diavel family as well. Also Read: Ducati Diavel 1260 Globally Unveiled (The 2019 Ducati Diavel gets a full-colour TFT screen and a state-of-the-art electronics package) The 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 makes 159 bhp at 9500 rpm and 128 Nm of peak torque kicking in at 7500 rpm, from the 1,262 cc, Testastretta V-twin with desmodromic val...

Mahindra 2Wheelers is offering discounts to the tune of Rs. 60,000 on the Mojo UT 300 across the country. Select dealerships have confirmed to carandbike that the discounts are available in the range of Rs. 40,000-60,000, whereas Mahindra employees can avail a discount as high as Rs. 75,000 on the Mojo UT 300. For those looking to avail the discount, the same is only being offered till March 31, 2019. The dealers are essentially trying to dry up existing stocks of the motorcycle, which is yet to get ABS as standard, and will be deemed illegal for sale from April 1, 2019. The discounts are available only on the Mahindra Mojo UT 300 and do not extend to the XT 300 variant that was introduced last year. Both versions draw power from the same 295 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. On the UT 300, the motor is tuned for 27 bhp and 30 Nm of peak torque, while the XT 300 a carburetted version belting out 23 bhp and 25 Nm of peak torque. Both versions come with a 6-speed transmission....

TVS Motor Company has launched the T VS Apache RTR 160 4V in Colombia. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V was introduced last year as a new-generation model, alongside the old Apache RTR 160 4V. It was an all-new bike, yes, and it boasts of TVS Racing DNA as well, tracing its roots to TVS Motor Company's very own six-time Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) winning motorcycle, the RTR 165 Prototype. With a new 159.5 cc, four-valve, single cylinder engine which makes 16.6 bhp on the fuel-injected version (16.3 bhp on the carburetted variant), and 14.8 Nm of peak torque, the new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has the highest power figures in this segment. Also Read: 2018 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Launched In Sri Lanka (The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has top notch fit and finish) Speaking at the launch of the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, R. Dilip, Senior Vice President - International Business, TVS Motor Company, said, "In over 10 years of its existence, the TVS Apache RTR series has ...

Triumph Motorcycles India has issued a recall of over 1,000 units of its modern classic motorcycles because of a potential fault where the clutch cable may come in contact with the wiring harness, causing loss of electrical power. The securing guide for the clutch cable in the headstock tidy could be faulty. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness, and lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits on the motorcycles. Triumph will notify owners of the affected motorcycles, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The affected models in India include the Street Twin , Bonneville T100 , Bonneville T120 and the Street Scrambler . The affected models were manufactured between 2016 and 2019. Also Read: Triumph Recalls Over 12,000 motorcycles in USA (The Triumph Bonneville T120 has also been affected by the recall in I...

Few motorcycle manufacturers do modern classics better than Triumph . And the prime example of Triumph's modern classic glory is the Street Twin. It is the largest selling Triumph model in India and globally along with being the most affordable too. The design was good, the fit and finish was top-notch and more importantly, it offered a laid-back style of riding and was a motorcycle that could actually be ridden daily. But it was called out not for missing out on the 'fun factor'! Hence, an update was in the pipeline for the Street Twin. We spent some time in the saddle of the new 2019 Triumph Street Twin and sample the updates to the motorcycle. Also Read: 2019 Triumph Street Twin and Street Scrambler Launched In India How different does the motorcycle look? (There might not be a marked difference in the looks but, the devil is in the details) At first glance, you may not see any difference and well, you would be right too. The overall design on the Street Twin wa...

Japanese motorsport team Mugen has unveiled the eighth iteration of the Mugen Shinden electric racebike at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. The Mugen Shinden Hachi will be piloted around the Isle of Man TT course by John McGuinness and Michael Rutter in the TT Zero category in this year's edition of the famous road race. "Hachi" means "eight" in Japanese, for the eighth iteration of the electric superbike, which has dominated the TT Zero class at the Isle of Man TT. According to the team, the eighth version of the Mugen Shinden bike features "increased power output" and better aerodynamics. Also Read: Mugen Shinden Reveals New Electric Superbike For 2018 The Mugen Shinden Hachi gets updated bodywork but the specs remain more or less unchanged The specifications of the new Mugen Shinden bike haven't changed, so the motor is the same, although the battery may have been updated. The bike weighs 248 kg, and the 370 volt lithium-ion battery powers a th...

Heritage, nostalgia, legacy! These are pillars on which Royal Enfield is built upon, as a brand! And one such legacy was the company's continued success in international trials competition in the 1940s and 1950s and the person behind this success was a British gentleman by the name of Johnny Brittain, who went on to become a trials and a motocross legend. Yet another enduring tale of triumph and yet another opportunity for the brilliant marketing boffins at Royal Enfield to create a new segment of motorcycles. Enter Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500. Yes! The name is a mouthful and there is a 350 cc version too. But at the press ride, we rode just the Trials 500. This was one rather refreshing press ride. Read on to find out how! Also Read: Royal Enfield Trials 350 & Trials 500 Launched In India So what exactly is the Trials 500? (The Royal Enfield Trials 500 is basically a scrambler, with engine and frame taken from the Bullet 500 and a few new off-road bits...

Actor and producer John Abraham is known for his love for motorcycles, as much as for his insane fitness and movies. The actor has been synonymous with motorcycles and cementing this image was the movie Dhoom that hit the theatres back in 2004. Over a decade and a half later, John will be seen once again on a motorcycle on celluloid, albeit in his own production venture. The actor has announced a new motorcycle-based film that has been developed by his own production house and will be going on floors later this year. While details are scarce about what the movie will be about, John has said that it will be film on riders and human relationships. Moreover, the action scenes for the yet-to-be-titled motion picture will be shot at the iconic Isle of Man TT circuit. The project is being bankrolled by Abraham along with Ajay Kapoor of Kyta Productions with Rensil D'Silva in the director's seat. The untitled movie will go on floors later this year In a statement, John Abraham s...

TVS Motor Company is now offering ABS on its Apache RTR 160 range along with the RTR 180 . The company has fitted the entire Apache RTR range with its third generation ABS which has been developed with a special algorithm derived from the company's learnings on the racetrack. TVS says that the new ABS allows the riders to find the quickest line around a corner. The RTR 200 always had optional ABS with rear-lift protection. (2019 TVS Apache RTR 180) KN Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company said, "Since inception; TVS Apache series have revolutionised performance biking by introducing cutting edge technology from their factory racing versions. In 2011, we were the 1st manufacturer to introduce twin channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) on Apache RTR 180, in the Indian two-wheeler industry. In line with this tradition, today, we are delighted to announce the inclusion of Super Moto ABS across RTR 160; RTR 160 4V and RTR 180 versions. This one of a kind rac...

The two-wheeler electric mobility space has been growing substantially in India. While most of it is credited to the electric scooters, there are other manufacturers who all see it as a potential market. One such company is the UK based GoZero Mobility which is an electric bike maker and has started operations in India with two new products. GoZero has launched the Mile and One electric bikes in India at Rs. 29,999 and Rs. 32,999 respectively. Also Read:   Electric Bike Brand GoZero Mobility To Enter Indian Market The GoZero One is the flagship model which is designed for off-roading and can go up to 60 km. The GoZero Mile is more suited for daily commute and is powered by a 300 Wh battery which gives it a range of 45 kms whereas the GoZero One which is the flagship model is for trekking and off-road purpose and is powered by a 400 Wh battery which gives it a range of 60 km. Being designed to go off-road, the One also gets fatter rubber with slightly more profiling and a...

Royal Enfield has launched the Bullet Trials Works Replica 350 and the Bullet Trials Works Replica 500 in India. The Royal Enfield Trials 350 is priced at Rs. 1.62 Lakh while the Royal Enfield Trials 500 is priced at Rs. 2.07 Lakh, all prices, ex-showroom, India. Both motorcycles are based on the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and the Bullet 500 respectively and are made to take on bad roads and no roads. The new Royal Enfield Trials take their name from the old, rugged Royal Enfield motorcycles of the 1950s which used to take part in off-races. The new Trials motorcycles have this retro-scrambler flavour going which works very well with the overall design and styling of the bikes and to add to the design, Royal Enfield is also offering a host of accessories options on the Trials. Also Read: Royal Enfield Trials Launch Live Updates The Royal Enfield Trials Works Replica 500 is based on the Bullet 500. The frame stays the same but there are a bunch of design changes on the Trials. G...

The Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 and 500 are all set to be launched in India and will be the off-road versions based on the Classic 350 and 500 platform. The new scrambler-style offerings have been spotted for a while now, and the company even teased the motorcycles earlier this month. However, little has been revealed about the bikes itself. These new offerings will add to the company's product portfolio while bringing some off-road capability as well. From the previous images and teasers, changes will be aplenty on the bikes including the contrast colour finished chassis, 3D Royal Enfield logo, chrome finished telescopic front forks and headlamp nacelle. The new Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 and Trials 500 will continue to ride on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels, albeit with dual-purpose tyres. Damping duties will be taken care of by telescopic front forks and a twin-shock setup for the rear, which are expected to sport longer travel. Power will continue to come...

Bajaj Auto has introduced the Platina 100 Kick Start (KS) in the country with Combined Braking System (CBS). The new Bajaj Platina 100 KS CBS is priced at Rs. 40,500 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is available for bookings at all of the company's dealerships across India. The new kick start variant is substantially cheaper by about Rs. 7000 over the Platina Electric Start (ES) version and is the new entry-level variant in the Platina line-up. The motorcycle range remains a popular seller for Bajaj Auto in South Asia. Commenting on the introduction of the new variant, Bajaj Auto - President Motorcycle Business, Sarang Kanade said "Platina is known for delivering supreme comfort along with great mileage to commuters. With the introduction of the Platina 100KS, we are now able to offer great value at an unbeatable price point." The Bajaj Platina 100 KS continues to draw power from the same 102 cc engine Apart from the kick start feature, the Bajaj Platina 100 KS gets no othe...

The Royal Enfield Classic range is the company's best-selling product and it seems the bike maker is readying a comprehensively updated version of the motorcycle for next year. Images of the 2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 have made their way online and this could be our first glimpse at the next generation of the popular motorcycle series. Come next year, the Indian auto industry will make the quantum shift to BS6 regulations, and it would be the right time to introduce the new Classic series with comprehensive changes over the current version while sporting the same retro styling. Interestingly, Royal Enfield is all set to introduce its new Bullet Trials 350 and 500 Editions later today. Also Read: Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 & 500: What To Expect The 2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is likely to use the Himalayan's 411 cc engine Changes are expected to be extensive on the 2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 that most likely draw power from a completely new engine. R...

Royal Enfield is all set to launch the Bullet 350 and 500 Trials edition and as we've already told you, these are scrambler-style bikes. These will be off-road versions based on the Classic 350 and 500 platform. In fact, the company has already teased the bike in an official video but there have been multiple spy shots. However, these spy shots or even the teaser video has not revealed much and Royal Enfield has kept things under wraps for the new offerings. These new offerings will add to the company's product portfolio in the country and we really look forward to how the company prices both the bikes. Though we don't know much about both the Trials 350 and Trials 500 edition yet, here's what we can expect from both the bikes. Also Read: Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 & 500: Price Expectation The new special edition motorcycle is based on the Classic platform with the chassis finished in contrast colours. Much like all special edition motorcycle that come from...

The second round of the FIM Bajas World Cup Rally ended on Sunday and Indian riders Aishwarya Pissay and Ashish Raorane traversed the challenging terrains of Portugal to complete the gruelling rally. While Ashish managed to complete the race in 27th place overall, while Aishwarya finished in 29th place in the Baja do Pinhal. Pissay though managed to bag a podium in the women's category of the rally with a third-place finish and was placed fourth in the junior category. The two-day rally saw the riders complete a course of 364.69 km. Aishwarya's completion of the rally is also commendable as the TVS racer managed to do so after enduring a nerve pull on her right hand during Stage 1 on Saturday. The injury affected her pace but she managed to complete both stages. Speaking on her injury and the performance, the 23-year-old said, "I had problems using the throttle and because of that, I could not have the pace that I wanted. Otherwise, it was a good day of riding for me as I...

Royal Enfield is all set to introduce its new special motorcycles tomorrow. The new Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 and Bullet Trials 500 are scrambler-style bikes and will be off-road versions based on the Classic 350 and 500 platform. There are have been multiple spy images in the past while we recently got a glimpse of the upcoming bikes in an official teaser video. Royal Enfield has kept things well under wraps for the new offerings and complete details will be available at the time of the launch including the prices. However, given how the manufacturer usually positions its products in the price band, here's our price expectation on the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 and Bullet Trials 500 motorcycles. Based on the Classic platform, the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 350 and Bullet Trials 500 will get a host of upgrades over the standard version including contrast coloured frame, 3D Royal Enfield logo, and chrome finished telescopic front forks and headlamp nacelle. The stock ex...

Italian bike maker Aprilia makes some high-revving performance bikes that enthusiasts swoon over, and now it has added a new name to that list of performance offerings. The company has unveiled the new Aprilia RSV4 X, which is a track-only motorcycle and has been developed by Aprilia Racing with components derived from its WSBK and MotoGP race bikes. The RSV4 X is limited to a production run of just 10 units, which makes a rare motorcycle to get your hands on. The X marks the completion of 10 years of the RSV4 and comes with state-of-the-art equipment. The Aprilia RSV4 X borrows the 1077 cc V4 engine from the Factory bike, but gets more power Power on the RSV4 X comes from the 1077 cc, 16-valve, V4 motor that also powers the RSV4 1100 Factory, but has been heavily reworked to produce 221.8 bhp, which is 8 bhp more than the stock version. The big change on the Aprilia RSV4 X though is the new ANN (Aprilia No Neutral) gearbox that has the neutral located below the first gear, inste...

Suzuki Motorcycle India has introduced the Combined Braking System (CBS) on the drum brake version of Access 125 scooter. The Suzuki Access 125 CBS on the drum brake version is priced at Rs. 56,667 (ex-showroom, Delhi), about Rs. 500 more than the non-CBS model and is now a standard feature on the scooter in compliance with the upcoming safety norms. The new regulations mandate CBS on all two-wheelers below 125 cc and ABS for everything with a larger displacement. The deadline for the norms is March 31, 2019. The Access 125 already gets CBS on the disc brake variant, which was introduced last year and has received positive feedback from the customers, according to the company. Commenting on the development, Suzuki Motorcycle India - Vice President, Sales, Marketing & After-Sales, Devashish Handa said, “It gives us immense pleasure to introduce the CBS equipped Access125 drum brake variant. Suzuki Motorcycle is committed to improving and innovating its products for better riding e...

Ducati India has announced its Do-It-Yourself Ducati Discoveries program in India and is partnering with Infinity Resorts for the same. What this means is that a Ducati owner in India will be able to make their own trips and travel plans with Ducati without any barrier on dates and timing, which they can choose to do either solo or with fellow Ducatisti. The first leg of this program takes you to Jim Corbett, one of the most famous national parks and tiger reserves in India. Ducati and Infinity will also extend the Ducati Discoveries program to other national parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Kaziranga and so on. Infinity Resorts suggests an itinerary of 5 Days or 4-nights which includes Jeep safaris, riding trails and bird-watching tours along with stay in fine hotels and resorts according to participants' choice of dates. The best part is that riders get to choose how many days they wish to travel and what they want to do on their very own adventure. There will be no time or ...

India Kawasaki Motors (IKM) today announced that it will be increasing the prices of select models in India by up to 7 per cent. The revised prices for the motorcycles will come into effect from April 1, 2019, onwards and the new prices will be disclosed on the Kawasaki India's official website. Stating the reason for the price hike, Kawasaki India says, "IKM strives hard to keep the price of its models very competitive in the India market. However, due to the increasing costs of raw materials and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, IKM is compelled to change the price of our models." Kawasaki hasn't mentioned which all model will be receiving the price hike, however, we expect the India-made Kawasaki Ninja 300 to be a part of it. Mainly considering the fact that the motorcycle was launched at quite a competitive price and the company recently even slashed the prices of its spare parts by a considerable amount. Much recently, Kawasaki India also launched two mo...

Chennai-based bike maker Royal Enfield has announced a new assembly plant in Thailand, its first outside India. The new plant marks the formation of the company's first wholly-owned subsidiary in the Asia Pacific region, and will cater to the strong demand for its motorcycles. The new assembly plant will commence operations by June 2019. Royal Enfield had announced its expansion into Thailand with a new plant in April last year, while also announcing plans of establishing presence in Indonesia. Also Read: Royal Enfield To Set Up Subsidiaries In Thailand And Indonesia Announcing the company's plans for Thailand, Royal Enfield - CEO, Siddhartha Lal said, "Ever since we commenced sales in Thailand three years ago, we have been absolutely delighted by the love we've received from riders here. Our customers in Thailand have discovered that our modern classics are brilliant for long rides on the highway while also being perfect to commute on in heavy traffic in the city....

Kinetic Motoroyale, the Indian partner for Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta has launched the  Brutale 800 RR America limited edition motorcycle in the country. The new MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR America is priced at Rs. 18.73 lakh (ex-showroom), and is interestingly cheaper than the standard version by about Rs. 30,000, thanks to the stronger performance of the Indian Rupee in recent weeks. The Brutale 800 is a stunning motorcycle to look at and the new America Limited Edition takes that a notch higher. MV Agusta will be producing 200 units of the Brutale 800 RR America globally, and only five units have been allotted for India. Motoroyale dealerships are accepting bookings for the motorcycle. The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR America Edition pays homage to the 1975 750S America and was built to fulfill a request from Chris Garville and Jim Cotherman of Commerce Overseas Corporation - the primary US importer of MV Agusta motorcycles in the 1970s. The limited edition model takes inspir...

Indian rider Aishwarya Pissay and Ashish Raorane will be competing in the second round of the FIM Bajas World Cup this weekend in Portugal. The rally marks Pissay's third international rally outing in her career, and second this year. Previously, the TVS racer participated in the first round of the Bajas Cup earlier this month competing in the dunes of Dubai. For Ashish too, this will be a follow up to the first round of the rally. Much like the first round, both Aishwarya and Ashish are participating as privateers in the event with Pissay riding the Yamaha 450 rally bike. She is supported by TVS Racing with the event part of her training and preparation. Ashish will be astride the KTM 450 rally motorcycle. Speaking on the second round of the 2019 Bajas World Cup, Aishwarya Pissay said, "The Portugal rally will be a fantastic learning experience for me as the stages will have more enduro than fast sections. I have been training with BigRock Spain team for the past couple of ...

British electric bike and lifestyle brand GoZero Mobility will be making its debut in India with its range of electric bicycles. As an introduction into the Indian market, GoZero Mobility will be launching its flagship products, "One" and "Mile" performance e-bikes on March 27, 2019 in New Delhi. In India, GoZero Mobility has joined hands with Kolkata-based Kirti Solar, for the development and manufacturing of current and future products. As part of the association, Kirti Solar has invested $ 2,50,000 (around Rs. 1.7 crore)in GoZero Mobility. "With the significant focus by the Government of India towards Electric Mobility especially two-wheelers, we see this as an appropriate time for us to be here. E-bikes globally are playing a major role allowing the user to commute faster and contribute towards curbing pollution and reducing traffic congestion. In the last few weeks, we have seen the worst of AQI in cities like New Delhi, this is an alarming situation and ...

Ducati's global sales volumes for 2018 remains over the 50,000 level for the fourth consecutive year in 2018, despite a 2.7 per cent decrease in global sales. In all, Ducati delivered 53,004 motorcycles to customers worldwide, compared to 55,871 motorcycles in 2017. Sales in Ducai's number one market, the US, proved to be particularly challenging, declining by nearly 9 per cent. Overall revenue in 2018 reached a figure of 699 million Euros, compared to 736 million Euros in 2017. Operating profit for 2018 was 49 million Euros, compared to 51 million Euros in 2017. "2018 was challenging from many points of view, but we are satisfied with our financial performance throughout a difficult year," said Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati Motor Holding. "The company is generating the resources to continue funding the development of new products which is very positive for the future." Also Read: One Out Of Every Four Superbikes Sold In 2018 Was A Ducati Panigale The B...

The Honda Activa is the best-selling scooter in India and collectively retails well over two lakh units every month. While the Activa 110 cc has been consistently updated and brings in the major chunk of volumes, the Activa 125 is a slow moving product in comparison with sibling Honda Grazia performing far better in sales figures. Nevertheless, it now seems Honda is working on bringing some major updates to the Activa 125 and spy shots of the test mule have now emerged online around the ARAI facility near Pune. The updated Honda Activa is likely to come with cosmetic upgrades The updated Honda Activa 125 is expected to carry new features and styling to bring a fresh new look to the 125 cc scooter. Alternately, we could be looking at the updated Activa with the BS6 compliant engine being tested by the manufacturer. That said, cosmetic updates will be made to the ageing scooter, so expect to see styling changes to the front apron, side panels, as well as the LED headlamp and tailli...

AJP Group has announced the appointment of Manas Dewan as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) for India. The Pune-based company started operations in 2007 in the UK for the import and export of luxury vehicles and also has had its presence in India ever since. The AJP Group is a multi-brand enterprise and has brought brands like Tunit, CT Exhausts and Imperial Weaves to the country. It also set-up the AJ Performance workshop in Pune that caters to the maintenance, restoration, custom jobs and sourcing performance parts for cars. In addition, the AJP Group has collaborated with British scooter brand Scomadi and US-based iconic auto brand Shelby and will be bringing the same to India soon. Commenting on the appointment, AJP Group - CEO, Alexander Johnson said, "We are poised for incremental growth in the near future and Manas with his deep automotive experience and global exposure will lead our aggressive plans for the Indian subcontinent. The AJP Group is all-set to introduce its un...

The Hero Pleasure is the most affordable scooter from the two-wheeler giant and has largely remained the same over the years, in a hotly contested segment. However, it now appears that Hero MotoCorp is working on a comprehensively updated version of the Pleasure scooter that is likely to hit the Indian market later this year. In fact, the updated Hero Pleasure was recently spotted completely undisguised during the shoot of its TVC, with brand ambassador actor Alia Bhatt astride, hinting that the launch is indeed close. The leaked image confirms a bulk of changes on the 2019 Hero Pleasure that will sport an extremely contemporary look over the predecessor. The image reveals a revised design on the scooter with the new front apron that continues to integrate the indicators but gets a modern feel to it. The headlamp design is completely new and is an angular-upright shaped unit that gets a retro-touch while looking all modern. The new headlamp design also hints at a larger instrument co...

Honda has taken the wraps off a limited edition CB1000R+ Limited Edition for global markets. It is based on the standard Honda CB1000R+ which is also on sale in India at a price of Rs. 14.46 lakh (ex-showroom). The CB1000R+ Limited Edition will be an exclusive model and Honda will manufacture only 350 units of the same. Each motorcycle will also have production serial number etched onto the fuel tank. Will a few units be earmarked for India? It is highly unlikely. Coming to the features, the CB1000R+ Limited Edition gets a new paint scheme of red, white and blue on the fuel tank and the rear seat cowl. Also, the motorcycle gets a flyscreen which gets the same colours. There is also a retro-styled Honda wing and a '1000R' on the motorcycle as well. Also Read:   2019 Honda CBR650R Bookings Open In India At ₹ 15,000 The new Honda CB1000R+ Limited Edition gets new paint scheme and some aesthetical modifications. Other interesting bits include a new SC Project performance exha...

The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure is one the most highly anticipated motorcycles in recent times and is set for a global debut later this year at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Italy. The first spy shots of the motorcycle were first seen as early as 2017 and now a new image has emerged of the 390 Adventure being tested in India. The test mule shows the bike in complete camouflage, albeit showing a glimpse of what to expect on the upcoming offering. Compared to the previous spy shots though, this one does miss out on the top box and saddle bags that reflected the tour-friendly nature of the bike. Also Read: KTM 390 Adventure: What To Expect The KTM 390 Adventure will share several of its parts with the 390 Duke The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure test mule confirms that the design will be in-line with larger 1290 Adventure and 790 Adventure motorcycles in the brand's line-up. The bike is underpinned by a new two-part Trellis frame shared with the new 390 Duke, while upgrades are in plenty incl...