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Triumph Motorcycles has announced the production-models of the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 in two variants - the Triumph Rocket 3 R, and the Triumph Rocket 3 GT. The R is the roadster variant of the Triumph power cruiser, while the GT is the touring-oriented variant of the new Triumph Rocket 3. The limited edition Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) versions of the Rocket 3 is already sold out, and these two new models will be production-spec, to be available as a 2020 model, and will be launched in India as well, in the first quarter of 2020. Also Read: Triumph Rocket 3 TFC Unveiled New 2,458 cc in-line three-cylinder engine puts out 163 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm Both variants are powered by a new engine - a 2,458 cc, in-line three-cylinder, DOHC engine which puts out around 163 bhp at 6,000 rpm and a massive 221 Nm of peak torque at just 4,000 rpm. The Rocket 3's engine displaces 164 cc more than the previous generation Rocket III, and has a redline of 7,

We recently told you about the Bajaj Dominar 400 receiving a price hike of nearly Rs. 6000. Now, Bajaj Auto has revised the prices across most motorcycles in its line-up by up Rs. 2950. This includes the Bajaj Pulsar line-up, Discover range and even the entry-level Platina motorcycles. The Avenger 220 series remain unaffected by the price hike. With the price hike, Bajaj joins rival Hero MotoCorp in increasing its prices. More recently, the latter announced a one per cent hike in prices across its two-wheeler line-up. Also Read: 2019 Bajaj Dominar Price Hiked By Rs. 6,000 The Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon gets the highest price increase of Rs. 2950 and now starts at Rs. 71,200. The Bajaj V15 Power Up gets a hike of Rs. 1113 and is now priced at Rs. 66,739, while the Platina 100 ES gets an increment of Rs. 1024 and now starts at Rs. 48,429 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). The Platina 100 KS and the Platina 110 get the smallest hike of Rs. 147, in comparison. The recently launched Bajaj Pl

Benelli India will be launching the Leoncino in India in the first week of August 2019. In fact, Benelli dealers have already started accepting bookings unofficially for the Leoncino for an amount of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000. The deliveries of the motorcycle will begin within a month after the launch. The Leoncino is a scrambler-styled naked with traditional scrambler design with modern bits and technology. The Benelli Leoncino will get a 499.6 cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine tuned to put out 47 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 45 Nm at 5,000 rpm. It is the same engine as on the Benelli TRK 502 and the Leoncino has an unladen weight of 186 kg. Also Read: Benelli Leoncino: What We Know So Far (The standard Benelli Leoncino is the street-oriented variant with 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends) The list of features includes a digital dash with an analogue tachometer and digital speedometer with readings for fuel gauge, clock, mileage and trip and gear position indicator. The lights a

Ducati will be unveiling its new range of motorcycles for 2020 on October 23, 2019. And one of the most anticipated launches will be the naked Streetfighter V4. We have already seen the Streetfighter V4 and a prototype model also took part the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where it was piloted by Carlin Dunne, who unfortunately lost his life at the hill climb itself. The motorcycle is ready for production but Ducati hasn't revealed the final version of the model yet. Plus, if you closely look at the wheels of the motorcycle under the covers, you will realise that the alloys of that and the Streetfighter V4 are same. Also, the silhouette of the covered bike and the Streetfighter V4 are quite similar also. The public debut of the 2020 Ducati range of motorcycles will take place at the 2019 EICMA motorcycle show. Also Read: Ducati Multistrada V4 Spotted Testing (The Streetfighter V4 Prototype took part in 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb) The other big reve

The Kawasaki W800 Street was a long rumoured motorcycle that finally arrived in India recently. The bike belongs the modern-classic segment, a space that has picked up in popularity and volumes in recent years as more and more manufacturers are churning out offerings globally. In India, Triumph found its Bonneville series to gain most popularity in this space while traditional players like Harley-Davidson is now present here. With the W800 finally on sale, it's time to see how does the model stack against its direct rivals - the Triumph Street Twin and the Harley-Davidson Street Rod in the segment. Here's a quick comparison on paper. Also Read: Kawasaki W800 Street Launched In India  The Kawasaki W800 Street uses a 773 cc twin-pot air-cooled motor that develops 51 bhp & 62.9 Nm Powertrain The Kawasaki W800 Street is powered by a 773 cc vertical twin-cylinder engine with fuel-injection that belts out 51 bhp at 6500 rpm and 62.9 Nm of peak torque at 4800 rpm. The e

The world's largest two wheeler maker - Hero MotoCorp filed its Q1 financial results today. The motorcycle maker surprised analysts and estimates by a wide margin with a solid Rs. 1241 Cr profit for the quarter ended June, which is a massive 38.28 per cent jump over the Q1'19 profit. Most estimates had pegged Hero's Q1 profit number at between Rs. 700 and 800 Cr. This was thanks to a one-off exceptional gain of Rs. 737.50 Cr thanks to a favourable order from Supreme Court, which helped it to reverse provision made for an exceptional item in the current quarter. Hero had posted a Rs. 909 Cr profit in the same quarter last year. Also Read:   Hero MotoCorp Working On Multiple Electric Vehicle Products The Hero Pleasure Plus was launched in India in the Q1 along with the Maestro. Revenue at Hero MotoCorp was down 8.85 per cent at Rs 8030 Cr. Reported revenue for the same period a year ago stood at Rs. 8810 Cr. This drop was largely expected given the cost and sales press

Patent images of the 2020 Honda CRF 250L and Honda CRF 250 Rally have surfaced online which show updated internals, including twin spark ignition, a new mechanical fuel pump and direct injection. The updated models do not look radically different from the current models, but as the patent filings reveal, there will be some changes to the mechanicals, in all likelihood, to meet the Euro 5 emission regulations. More importantly though, the updates will also make the off-road ready bikes easy to use and service, particularly in growing markets like South East Asia. Patent images show a 2020 Honda CRF 250 L with some mechanical updates The twin spark technology, also seen as Bajaj Auto's DTSi technology, helps the engine burn the air/fuel mixture more efficiently. The swap from an electronic fuel pump to a mechanical pump will also help reduce the amount of service needed on the bikes. The direct injection could make the bikes feel more responsive and with some extra 'pep'

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 has been updated for the 2019 model year with new features in Indonesia. Showcased recently at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 250 now comes with with the Smart Key keyless ignition system. The bike maker has been offering the feature on its top-of-the-line products including the 1400GTR. The updated Ninja 250 also gets the new red and black paint scheme and is priced at 75,500,000 Indonesian Rupiah (around Rs. 3.71 lakh) in the South-East Asian country. The new tech on the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 250 is called the KIPASS (Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System) and allows activation of the main key and handlebar via the remote. The feature certainly adds novelty to the motorcycle, which carries over the mechanicals and equipment from the 2018 version. The bike continues to offer LED headlamps, a semi-digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS as some of its main features.  The 2019 Kawas

New pictures of the updated Benelli TNT 600i have emerged, and this time the pictures are clear, unlike the grainy spy shots we saw earlier, and reveal significant design updates to the middleweight naked. The studio shots show the bike from all angles and are part of a new design patent filing, and show some differences from the TNT 600i spotted in China, so Benelli could still be tweaking with the final design, or there could be more than one variant on offer. What is clear is that the new model will sport a new LED headlamp, a sharper fuel tank design and new split seats in the model, expected to be the 2020 Benelli TNT 600i. Also Read: Revamped Benelli TNT 600i Spotted In China The Benelli TNT 600i gets a revamped design with new LED headlamps, sharper bodywork and a side-mounted exhaust The frame and engine seems to have been carried over from the previous model, but is likely to have some internal changes to meet the latest Euro 5 emission regulations. Notably, the big dep

Ducati may have made the Italian brand's intentions clear that the Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine will be used on more models, and not necessarily in the same sportbike segment. And the first confirmation that Ducati has indeed been toying with the idea of a Multistrada V4 is from the latest spy shots and video of a prototype on test. Apart from the Ducati Panigale V4 and the Panigale V4R, now Ducati may be looking to use a V4 version in a new, upcoming model of the Ducati Multistrada which will have the high-revving V4 engine. Also Read: Ducati CEO Confirms More Models With V4 Engines The bike seen in the spy shots and video looks very similar to the current Ducati Multistrada 1260, but what is clear is that the engine is a V4, and not the L-twin that Ducati uses on the current Multistrada. It's still not clear if Ducati is actually in the process of developing a Multistrada V4 or if this is just a one-off case of testing the V4 engine on the Multistrada platform. The styli

Reports from France suggest that Honda may be working on a new version of its once popular touring motorcycle with the Deauville name. According to French motorcycle website Motostation.com, the new Honda Deauville will be based on the current Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. So, according to the report, the new bike will feature the same 998 cc, liquid-cooled engine which puts out under 100 bhp of power and 97 Nm of peak torque, and will also feature the automatic dual clutch transmission (DCT) as well. The mid-range touring motorcycle with the Honda Deauville name was in production from 1998 till 2013, and was named after the popular French seaside resort. The old Deauville had a liquid-cooled v-twin engine and featured a shaft drive, with the first generation model featuring a 650 cc v-twin engine. The second generation model (2002-2005) featured updated bodywork, enlarged panniers and some technical modifications. The third generation model (2006-2013) got an engine displacement bump t

Bajaj Auto Limited has hiked the price of the Bajaj Dominar by Rs. 6,000. The 2019 model year Dominar is now priced at Rs. 1.8 lakh (ex-showroom) and it has been significantly updated with some minor cosmetic updates, as well as new front suspension, updated instrument panel and some tweaks in the engine as well, with improved power output from the same 373.3 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The KTM 390 Duke-sourced engine now gets a dual overhead cam layout and re-tuned ECU and it now gets an almost 5 bhp increment in power, putting out 39.5 bhp at 8,650 rpm. Peak torque remains the same at 35 Nm, but it now peaks slightly higher in the revs at 7,000 rpm. Also Read: 2019 Bajaj Dominar First Ride Review The USD fork on the 2019 Dominar lends it impressive stability, and ride quality is plush yet manages broken tarmac very easily The price hike is across Bajaj Auto's motorcycle portfolio and according to sources in Bajaj it is due to rising input costs and in fact

The 36th edition of the Baja Aragon Rally kick-started over the weekend and saw Indian teams Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team and Hero MotoSports Team Rally traverse challenging terrains in Teruel, Spain. The first day comprised two Super Stages spanning 250 km and saw Sherco-TVS rider Michael Metge claim his dominance with a P1 finish completing the stage with a time of 03h14m56s. Teammate Lorenzo Santolino finished at P7, +28s behind Metge, while Harith Noah finished at P8. CS Santosh was the fastest rider from Hero and managed to take P10, +19m43s behind the race leader. The first stage had a shorter run of about 86 km from Banon and ended near the rally headquarters in Terul. The second stage ran for 165 km from Santa Eulalia to back to the Teruel. Lorenzo Santolino finished Day 1 at P7, +28s behind race leader Michael Metge   Speaking on the performance on Day 1, David Casteu, Team Manager, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, "The Rally began on a high note with Michael Me

A long awaited launch, India Kawasaki Motor has introduced the W800 Street retro-styled motorcycle in the country priced at Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kawasaki W800 Street is part of the manufacturer's heritage and was under consideration for the Indian market for years now. In fact, the bike was even showcased at Indian dealerships back in 2015 to gauge customer response, but it's taken about four years for the offering to hit the Indian shores. The new Kawasaki W800 is a direct rival to the Triumph Street Twin in the segment and bookings are now open for the motorcycle. The new Kawasaki W800 takes inspiration from the W1, which at 650 cc, was the largest displacement Japanese motorcycle to be sold in 1965. The stylng remains true to the original W Series with the curved body panels, sculpted fuel tank, round headlight with the chrome bezel, round indicators and a twin-pod instrument cluster with chrome surrounds. There wide handlebar and centre set foot-pegs make for a

Street tyres, a 250 kg behemoth of an adventure motorcycle with 134 bhp on tap, and loose dirt! Not the ideal combination, and more so, if you don't have expert-level dirt-riding skills. And as I gas the new BMW R 1250 GS , the rear steps out alarmingly, before momentum, and a quick check on the throttle, brings it back in line. I'm still upright, and relief flows freely and easily as the sweat running down my face. With the minor misadventure averted, I head on down the trail to seek the next adventure the terrain will offer. And then it begins to dawn on me; such shenanigans seem almost effortless on this hulk of an adventure bike. The BMW R 1250 GS is a full-sized adventure bike with real off-road capability But it's not only physics or in this case, calm nerves which permit me to take such liberties with the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS. It's partly due to how perfectly balanced the GS feels like, with its mass centred low, as well as the sophisticated electronic wizardr

One of India's leading motorcycle manufacturers, Bajaj Auto Limited , has reported a flat growth in profit of 1 per cent of its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 1,126 crore in the first quarter (April - June, 2019) of the current financial year. The company's profit stood at Rs. 1,115 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Bajaj Auto's profits from the last quarter (Q4 of FY 2019) however, slipped from Rs. 1,306 crore to Rs. 1,126 crore, a fall of nearly 14 per cent. Bajaj Auto said in a statement that the company recorded a growth of 3 per cent over the same period a year ago, as against an industry de-growth of 9 per cent. Also Read: TVS Q1 Profit Slips 3 Per Cent The Bajaj Pulsar range is one of the most popular motorcycles in the Sports segment Revenue from operations rose 4 per cent to Rs. 7,756 crore in the April to June, 2019 period, as compared to Rs. 7,465 crore in the same period a year ago. Overall volumes though remained flat, growing just 2 per

Italian motorcycle brand MV Agusta has entered into a new collaborative partnership with China's Loncin Motor Company Ltd to introduce a range of "accessible" new motorcycle models with engine displacement ranging from 350 cc to 500 cc. As many as four new models under the MV Agusta brand will be manufactured under the agreement, and the first of these new motorcycles will be launched before the end of 2021. Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor has signed an agreement with Yong Gao, chairman and president of Loncin Motor Company to develop and manufacture these new models. According to the agreement, MV Agusta will design and develop four models, while Loncin Motor Company will manufacture these motorcycles in China to cater to Asian markets. According to MV Agusta, the four models will embody the unique MV Agusta DNA, its unique style, sound and vehicle dynamics. While MV Agusta has stated that these models will be created and developed by the Italian brand and only m

Honda rider Jorge Lorenzo suffered a back injury during the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix earlier this year, and the injury will keep the three-time MotoGP world champion out of action longer than anticipated. The rider will go on to miss the next two Grand Prix next month. This includes the Brno GP slated on August 4 along with the Austrian GP scheduled the subsequent weekend - August 11. He is now slated to make a comeback with the British GP on August 25, 2019. Lorenzo fractured his T6 and T8 vertebra in a fast fall at Turn seven of the TT Circuit Assen. Having missed the German GP, Honda Team Manager Alberto Puig had previously identified the Brno GP for Spanish racer's return. However, the 32-year-old and the team have decided to delay his return to racing. An official release from Repsol Honda said, "He [Jorge Lorenzo] is still in some pain and his movement on a bike remains restricted. The extra three weeks away from the MotoGP paddock will be used t

The updated Royal Enfield Classic and Royal Enfield Thunderbird which will meet the upcoming Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission norms have been spotted on test several times in and around Chennai. A new spy video of the updated Royal Enfield Thunderbird has now emerged which shows the bike in near-production form, and almost without any camouflage. The latest images and video shows a Thunderbird with updated aesthetics, including a new tail section, as well as restyled fuel tank and side panels. The rear fender also appears to be different, as is the taillight design, and placement of indicators. Also Read: Royal Enfield Classic BS-VI Spotted On Test Again Watch the spy video here: What will be obviously different is the ergonomics with the updated Thunderbird getting a more cruiser-like seating position with the footpegs moved further ahead. Also new will be a double cradle chassis which was already evident from earlier spy shots, and a new, more compact exhaust. The bike still reta

Triumph Motorcycles is working on an updated model of the Triumph Bonneville Bobber and spy shots have emerged of a prototype on test in Spain. The spy shots do not reveal much of any change in the powerplant, but the prototype sports new suspension and brakes, so Triumph is obviously working on making the Bobber handle and brake better. The current Boneville Bobber may have the 'bobbed' cruiser style, but it definitely doesn't lack in performance or handling. The updated Bobber could well get sharper dynamics, and brakes. The updated Bobber will get Ohlins suspension and top-spec Brembo M50 monobloc calipers At the front, the standard fork has been replaced with fully-adjustable Ohlins suspension. And the Ohlins fork will offer better control at high speed, as well as customisation to set up the suspension for individual rider preferences. The brakes seem to be swapped with top-spec Brembo M50 monobloc calipers on twin discs, which will offer significantly better st

The new and updated Honda Africa Twin is likely to be revealed officially in the next couple of months, and it will be called the Honda CRF1100L, according to a report by Cycle World. And the report states that the publication has access to specifications as well as the code name for the new model, which has been named internally as SD09. The current 2018-2019 Honda Africa Twin is the SD06, while the 2015-2017 model was the SD04. The big change is of course the engine displacement, which will now be a 1,084 cc mill, compared to the 998 cc engine of the current Africa Twin. The new Africa Twin will not get a significant power hike, with performance on the new 1,084 cc engine to be around 101 bhp (up from 94 bhp on the current model). The increased engine size means that the new Africa Twin will meet the Euro 5 emission regulations, and the 2020 CRF 1100L Africa Twin will be quieter as well, with new catalytic converters. With just over 100 bhp on tap, it's clear that Honda isn'

The Bajaj CT110 was recently launched in India with the kick-start variant priced at Rs. 37,997 and the electric start variant priced at Rs. 44,480 (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). It is specially designed to take on rough roads and is targeted towards the rural segment with heavy duty parts and a rugged, simple design. The idea behind developing the motorcycle was to offer a robust motorcycle at an affordable price. We tell you everything about the Bajaj CT110 . Also Read: Bajaj CT110 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 37,997 Design & Features (The bike gets semi-knobby tyres along with strong crash guards to take on the rough rural roads) As the name suggests, the CT110 is a 110 cc motorcycle and primarily targeted towards the rural market. Therefore, the company has kept the design simple. The motorcycle borrows its design from the existing CT100 but gets new graphics and colours. The motorcycle also gets bigger, stronger crash guards along with increased ground

Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced the fifth season of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup scheduled to start at the end of this month. The racing series organised under the aegis of FIM and Federation of Motorsports Club of India (FMSCI), in association with JK Tyre Motorsports will consist of four rounds and will see budding racers battle it out on the race-prepped Gixxer motorcycles. The first round is scheduled to take place at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on July 27, 2019. Also Read: Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP Edition To Be Launched In India Next Month Commenting on the new season of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, Koichiro Hirao, Company Head, Suzuki Motorcycle India said, "As an extension to Suzuki's global racing legacy, Suzuki Motorcycle India is committed to provide racing experience to all motorsports enthusiasts in the country. Given the limited training infrastructure and awareness about the sport, we take pride in providing a platform for potential riders wanting to ta