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The auto industry is still not showing any signs of revival amidst the current slowdown. This time it is Bajaj Auto which has seen a significant drop of 35 per cent in its domestic motorcycle sales for the month of September 2019. The company sold 177,348 units last month as compared to 273,029 units sold in September 2018. Motorcycle exports on the other hand, showed a growth of a measly 1 per cent with 159,382 units sold in September 2019 as compared to 157,910 units sold in September last year. But the total motorcycle sales fell by 22 per cent with the company selling 336,730 units in last month in comparison to 430,939 units sold in September 2018. As far as commercial vehicles are concerned, Bajaj Auto sold 38,153 units in September 2019 which is 1 per cent less than 38,474 units sold in September last year. The commercial vehicle exports too slowed down by a significant 17 per cent, with the company selling 27,152 units in September 2019 as compared to 32,596 units in Septembe

The movie 'War' has been coming for a while now and it promises to be your typical Bollywood action flick with gorgeous locations, hunky lead heroes and our favourite, two motorcycles beauties as well. In 'War', lead actors Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff will be seen facing off each other and to add to the excitement quotient, two BMW Motorcycles , namely the R nineT Scrambler and the F 750 GS make an appearance in the movie. In one of the movie trailers, Hrithik is seen tearing the road apart on a beautiful BMW R nineT Scrambler with Tiger Shroff chasing him on a BMW F 750 GS adventure motorcycle. The bike chase sequence looks promising and we definitely expect this edge-of-the-seat thriller to be further enhanced by the high octane motorcycle chase! Also Read:   BMW Motorrad Team India Chosen For International GS Trophy 2020 BMW R nineT Scrambler and BMW F 750 GS will make a special appearance in the movie. Rudratej Singh, President and Chief Executive Office

Three BMW GS riders from India - Rickiey Naik from Bengaluru, Shakeel Basha from Coimbatore and V Sathyanath from Tirupur have been selected after a two-day GS Trophy India qualifier event held in Goa to represent India. More than 75 BMW GS motorcycle owners from across India participated at the BMW GS Trophy Qualifier in India. The participants had to go through a gruelling first day of a series of exercises based on which the top 20 riders were selected and shortlisted to compete for the coveted three-member team. The riders had to battle out at various stages like hard-core adventure riding which also included teamwork challenges. They were then put through special test to prove their riding capability, techniques, navigation skills, fitness, mental alertness and navigation skills. The three winners will represent BMW Motorrad Team India at the International GS Trophy 2020 to be held in New Zealand. Also Read:   BMW F 850 GS Pro Review "Friendly competition is good - it buil

Benelli is all set to launch the I mperiale 400 retro-classic motorcycle in India on October 21, 2019. The company has announced that it will start accepting pre-bookings for the Imperiale 400 today onwards, for a token amount for Rs. 4,000. The motorcycle can be pre-booked on Benelli India's website and at its dealerships as well. The Imperiale 400 motorcycle is a reinterpretation of the Benelli-MotoBi range produced in the 1950s. The Imperiale 400 will get best-in-class 3 year unlimited kilometres warranty as standard and will be offered in three colour options - Red, Black and Chrome. Benelli says that the deliveries of the motorcycle will begin right after Diwali. Also Read: New Benelli Motorcycle Launch Details Revealed The Benelli 400 gets a 373.5 cc single-cylinder engine with fuel-injection that churns out 19 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 3,500 rpm. The motor is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike uses a double-cradle steel tube frame underneath and is

One of the more popular offerings in its segment, the TVS Scooty Pep+ Matte Edition has been introduced in India to celebrate 25 years of the scooter brand. The Scooty Pep+ matte edition is priced at Rs. 44,764 (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is at a premium of Rs. 1500 over the standard version. For the extra money that you spend, the matte edition offers two new colours - Coral matte and Aqua matte - along with a new 3D emblem, fresh graphics and a textured seat for a refreshing look. Also Read: TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition Launched In India; Priced Rs. 62,995 The TVS Scooty brand was a game changer when it first arrived in entry-level scooter segment 25 years ago and continues to be one of the more popular selling scooters in India. The scooter has been targeted at young Indian women riders and encouraged more women to ride the two-wheeler as the need for last mile connectivity grew alongside an evolving India. The scooter's aggressive price tag also makes it quite attainable for

Piaggio India has announced special festive offers on its Vespa and Aprilia range of two-wheelers. For this festive season, the company is offering benefits worth Rs. 10,000 on the entire range of 125 cc and 150 cc scooters, offered by the two brands. As part of the offer, customers can avail free five years warranty and insurance on 125 cc and 150 cc models from Vespa and Aprilia . The offer is even applicable on the newly launched models like the Vespa Urban Club and the Aprilia Strom 125 and is valid until October 2019. Diego Graffi, CEO and MD Piaggio India said, "Piaggio is delighted to bring the fun and spontaneous offer on Vespa and Aprilia range of scooters. We have seen the aspirational value accorded to our iconic brands and through this unique festive offer, we hope our consumers can celebrate the spirit of choice." The offer is applicable on the newly launched models like the Vespa Urban Club and the Aprilia Strom 125 as well As part of the offer, both th

Hosur-based TVS Motor Company has expanded its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and announced its new distribution partnership with Al Yousuf MC; a subsidiary of Al Yousuf LLC. As part of the association, the two-wheeler manufacturer has opened a 2700 sq.ft. showroom along Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai, and the outlet is the first-of-its-kind in the region for the brand. The 3S dealership will not only cater to sales but will also carry spares and feature a service facility, the company said in a statement. With the new showroom, TVS will be retailing its extensive range of offerings in the UAE that includes commuters as well as premium motorcycles. Speaking on the occasion, R Dilip, Executive Vice President - International Business, TVS Motor Company said, “We are delighted to expand our presence in the UAE market with Al Yousuf MC. They have a rich experience in the region and share our ethos of keeping customers at the center of our offerings. The marquee showroom inaugura

Hero MotoSports' Joaquim Rodrigues won the second stage of the 2019 PanAfrica Rally after a fantastic finish. The rider improved his position from P4 in Stage 1, as he traversed through the shortened stage of 145 km dominating the first half. JRod bags his second win in the rally after winning the prologue stage. Meanwhile, teammate, CS Santosh finished Stage 2 in 11th place, and is placed 10th in the overall rankings. Meanwhile, Sherco TVS witnessed all its riders finishing within top 10 with Lorenzo Santolino taking P2 behind JRod, followed by Adrien Metge in P3, Michael Metge at P4, and Johnny Aubert at P9 in the overall rankings. Joaquim Rodrigues, Hero MotoSports said, "A very good day for me today. I started pushing ahead right from the beginning and tried to catch the guys in front of me. But by then the dust was really terrible, making it difficult to see anything. I kept my cool and managed to pass two of the riders in front of me and arrived at the refuelling point

An updated test mule of the KTM RC 390 has been spotted doing test runs in Austria, confirming that KTM is working on updating both the KTM 390 Duke, as well as the full-faired KTM RC 390. Earlier this year, a test mule of the KTM 390 Duke was also spotted being tested in Germany, and it's only logical that its full-faired sibling, the KTM RC 390 will also get similarly updated. As the spy shots of the updated RC 390 show, there will be some significant changes to the new model, including a newly designed fairing, and some changes to the trellis frame as well. Also Read: 2021 KTM 390 Duke Spotted On Test In Germany The 2021 KTM RC 390 shows several cosmetic changes, including a redesigned face, fairing and subframe The face of the updated KTM RC 390 reveals several changes, including a taller windscreen, and a slightly rounder overall shape of the face. The creases and shape of the front fairing appear to have been changed as well, but there are some other changes to the

BMW Motorrad India has launched the R 1250 R and the R 1250 RT in India. The BMW R 1250 R is priced at Rs. 15.95 lakh while the BMW R 1250 RT is priced at Rs. 22.5 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, India. The BMW R 1250 R is a naked roadster, which sits right atop BMW's naked motorcycle range and it replaces the R 1200 R in India. The motorcycle gets a new colour which is Black Storm Metallic. The body panels such as the front mudguard and spoiler, side trims on the fuel tank and rear side panels are painted in Pollux metallic paint. The graphics are new and the rear pillion seat gets the name of the motorcycle embossed as well. (The BMW R 1250 R uses the same 1,254 cc boxer-twin motor as the R 1250 GS) The BMW R 1250 RT is a touring motorcycle and it too gets subtle updates in terms of colours used. The motorcycle gets a dual-tone colour scheme of Blue Planet Metallic and Sparkling Storm Metallic. Apart from the new colour scheme, the R 1250 RT also features a few chrome ele

Latest rumours coming out of Italy suggest that Kawasaki Heavy Industries may be close to finalising a deal to buy out Italian motorcycle brand Bimota. The reports go on to say that the sale has already taken place and there will be a press announcement on the news in the coming days. So far, there is no confirmed news about Bimota's sale yet, and the actual amount of the deal, if it has actually taken place. The Bimota brand is currently owned by Swiss entrepreneurs Marco Chiancianesi and Daniele Longoni. Neither side has confirmed the news of the deal, so it remains to be seen if the rumours are true. Also Read: Bimota Factory Shuts Doors The Bimota DB8 is powered by the Ducati 1198 superbike engine Nevertheless, the Bimota brand has been unheard of in recent years, and its factory in Rimini, Italy has also been closed for some time now. If Kawasaki has actually acquired the brand, or is in the final stages of acquiring it, there could be more than one reason for the Japan

Bengaluru-based financial start-up OTO Capital has announced the launch of its monthly ownership plan for two-wheeler buyers. The firm is already offering its services for leasing cars. OTO's OMI (Ownership Monthly Installment) plan is aimed to make owning a vehicle easier with flexible financing options that will be available directly at showrooms. OTO Capital is offering both leasing and long-term ownership options for customers with the OMIs said to be 30 per cent cheaper than EMIs (Easy Monthly Installments) from a bank for the same period. The start-up states that the flexible financing option allows customers to own a vehicle at a minimal upfront cost, and will help boost demand in the auto sector that has seen a downturn with limited lending capacity from banks and NBFCs. Speaking on the concept, Sumit Chhazed, co-founder, OTO Capital said, "We believe that My OMI Plan will be able to revive the demand in the auto industry with its affordable and flexible financing mod

Benelli India is all set to launch a new motorcycle in India towards the end of October 2019. We believe that it could be the Imperiale 400 . At the launch of the Leoncino 500, the company had confirmed that it will be launching three new products by the end of 2019 which were TRK 250, Leoncino and the Imperiale 400. We believe that it is going to be the Imperiale 400, which will be launched in October 2019. The Imperiale 400 will go up against Jawa and the Royal Enfield Classic 350. Also Read: Benelli Imperiale 400 To Be Launched In 2019 Festive Season (The Benelli Imperiale 400 uses a 373.5 cc single-pot engine) What's interesting to know is that the Benelli Imperiale 400 will see a lot more local content going into it than the TRK 502 and the Leoncino, which should help keep the prices competitive. While the company did not confirm the percentage of local content on the cruiser, we should get a fair idea on the same at the time of launch. The local assembly will help the

Triumph Motorcycles has released a teaser video of the 2020 Triumph Street Triple and it will be taking the wraps off its popular middleweight motorcycle on October 7, 2019. The teaser video reveals that the new Street Triple will get an updated front end along with minor updates to the engine as well. The current Street Triple RS model was launched in India in late 2017 and is perhaps one of the best naked middleweight motorcycles that you could buy in the country and globally as well. Also Read: 2020 Triumph Street Triple Spied Testing (The engine on the 2020 Street Triple will get minor revisions in order to make it Euro V compliant) In fact, Triumph had started testing the 2020 Street Triple a few months ago along with its other motorcycles and we were expecting the company to showcase the motorcycle at 2019 EICMA. But, Triumph will be showcasing it a month before and we couldn't be happier about it. (The 2020 Street Triple gets new headlamps, which look really good

The much awaited KTM 790 Duke has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 8, 63,945 (ex-showroom, India). It has been one of the most highly anticipated motorcycle launches this year and now you can finally buy/book one in India. The KTM 790 Duke was first showcased early last year and with its coming, we are looking forward to the launch of the KTM 790 Adventure as well. India is KTM's largest market by volumes and the company believes that niche offerings do have a small but sizeable demand, which is why the company launched the 790 Duke and will launch other performance motorcycle models as well. Here is everything you need to know about the KTM 790 Duke. Also Read: KTM 790 Duke Launched In India Looks and Design (The KTM 790 Duke is a good-looking motorcycle) The 790 retains the design language of the KTM Duke family with the characteristic LED headlamp and minimal design. The look is sharp, minimal and sexy, staying true to the Duke's heritage. The chiselled fue

Faced with an unprecedented slowdown in sales, two-wheeler manufacturers are looking to shore up some sales as the festive season approaches. Many two-wheeler original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are now offering attractive offers to attract buyers and footfalls across dealerships in the festive season. Bajaj Auto Limited, the largest exporter of motorcycles, and one of the top volumes sellers in the commuter and 150 cc motorcycle segments, is offering attractive discounts, as well as free services and warranty on its motorcycles. Bajaj Auto is rolling out festive offers on almost all motorcycles, including the Bajaj Pulsar range On Bajaj motorcycles, the company is offering cash discounts of up to Rs. 6,000, along with 5 free services and free warranty for 5 years. The offers are on most Bajaj motorcycle models, spanning the entry-level Bajaj CT100, the Bajaj Platina, and the Bajaj Pulsar range, as well as Bajaj Dominar 400. Offers are also available on the Bajaj Avenger range

The BMW R18 will indeed be heading into production with deliveries beginning in 2020, and BMW Motorrad has announced pre-bookings for this attractive bobber in France. The BMW R18 was unveiled in concept form earlier this year, and as the images of the concept indicate, it certainly is an attractive cruiser-bobber format, and now, potential buyers can put down money to indicate interest. For now, the pre-bookings are being offered only in France, according to reports, where interested buyers can put in 1,000 Euros for a BMW R18 as and when the production model is launched and offered on sale. The BMW Concept R18 is a stylish cruiser/bobber concept with an 1800 cc, boxer-twin engine So far, BMW Motorrad has not officially announced the price or exact availability of the BMW R18. The 1,000 Euros pre-booking amount will be refundable, in case those interested customers find the bike too expensive, or if BMW Motorrad does not launch the new model in a reasonable timeframe. Either way,

Bringing its first big-capacity performance motorcycle to the country, KTM India has launched the all-new 790 Duke priced at Rs. 8.63 lakh (ex-showroom India). The new 790 Duke is the largest displacement offering from the KTM India so far, and it comes to our shores via the Completely Knocked Down Kit (CKD) route, to keep prices competitive. The 790 Duke is positioned against a number of naked middleweight offerings including the Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha MT-09, Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster 821 and the likes. The most powerful Duke in India manages to pack in some overwhelming levels of power with a host of electronic aids. Nicknamed as the scalpel, the KTM 790 Duke is underpinned by a Trellis frame with a single-piece aluminium subframe to keep the overall weight low. The design language is distinctively part of the KTM family with the sharply styled fuel tank, inverted pitchfork LED headlamp, split seats, and a chunky LED taillight. The minimal body panels all point towards

It is finally here! The KTM 790 Duke is finally launching in India and it is the first time that KTM is launching a motorcycle with displacement higher than 373 cc in India, officially. The KTM 790 Duke is a new model and was showcased for the first time early last year and it was promised that it will make its way to India as well. The only way to further sweeten the deal is to get the KTM 790 Adventure too and the KTM 390 Adventure. We would like to believe that the 790 Duke is one of the first performance bikes that the company gets and more models are in the pipeline as well. Also Read: KTM 790 Duke Price Expectation The KTM 790 Duke is fondly called the 'Scalpel' internationally, owing to its razor sharp design language and aggressive performance prowess. The bike uses a Trellis frame with a one-piece aluminium rear sub-frame for a lightweight construction and a compact footprint, while the minimal body panels ensure a light kerb weight of just 189 kg. The 790 Duke ge

One of the most highly anticipated motorcycles of the year, the KTM 790 Duke will be officially launched in India tomorrow on September 23, 2019. The all-new middleweight naked will be KTM India's largest offering yet and will certainly start a new chapter for the brand in the country. Now, we've told you a great deal about the 'Scalpel' in the past, and it is only the prices that remain under wraps. Given KTM's competitive history when it comes to pricing, we do expect the upcoming 790 Duke to get an aggressive price tag as well that will make an exciting choice in the hot middleweight motorcycle segment. Also Read: KTM 790 Duke Launch Date Confirmed The KTM 790 Duke is expected to arrive in India as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit, and that should keep prices under Rs. 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom). That does make it an interesting proposition when compared to a number of offerings including the Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha MT-09, Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster

The automotive industry had already raised red flags on the sales hitting an all time low in the country and this at a time when the BS6 transition was just around the corner. The industry knew, that it would face a lot of problems with BS4 inventory and hence had recommended to the Finance Ministry as also the GST Council to reduce the GST rates on cars from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. The GST Council met in Goa today and all eyes were on rates coming down, which would have helped the cause of the automotive industry. However, there's no such relief provided. Also Read:   Auto Industry Reacts To Finance Minister's Proposal To Reduce Corporate Tax There were no GST rate cuts announced and that means there will be no change in the price of cars and bikes. In a press conference yesterday, Guenter Butschek, Managing Director, Tata Motors said, "The recommended drop in the GST rates would be a welcome solution and given that the festive season is here, our discounts plus the

Pune-based Polarity Smart Bikes has unveiled its new range of electric bikes. The start-up has introduced its offerings across two categories - Sport and Executive. This includes the S1K, S2K, and the S3K, as well as the E1K, E2K and the E3K in the brand's product portfolio, and are priced at Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 1.10 lakh. The electric bikes are aimed to offer last mile connectivity in the city, all of which is emissions free. The Polarity bikes are powered by an electric motor with pedal assistance that ensures there's no range anxiety for the rider. Pre-bookings have opened for the smart bikes from today at a token amount of Rs. 1001, and the deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2020. Polarity Electric Bikes Prices (ex-Showroom) E1K Rs. 38,000 E2K Rs. 65,000 E3K Rs. 1.05 lakh S1K Rs. 40,000 S2K Rs. 70,000 S3K Rs. 1.10 lakh This Polarity E3K electric bike is priced at Rs. 1.05 lakh and comes with a top-speed of 80 kmph All the Pola

The Ducati Multistrada has reached the 100,000 sales milestone, sixteen years after the first Ducati Multistrada rolled off the assembly line at Borgo Panigale. To celebrate the milestone, a Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak with a customised laser marking on the top yoke was handed over to German customer Dave Hayward by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali. According to Ducati, the Multistrada became the first bike to feature riding modes in 2010, and with the introduction of the D-Air version in 2014, Ducati offered the first motorcycle with a system capable of interfacing with a dedicated airbag-equipped jacket. In 2015, the Ducati Multistrada became the first motorcycle to feature a variable-timing engine with the Ducati Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Valve Timing) engine. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali handing over the 100,000th Multistrada to Dave Hayward Currently, the Multistrada is available in as many as 7 versions with several engine displacements and with different components

One of the largest motorcycle gatherings in Asia, the sixth edition of the India Bike Week has been announced and the biker festival will take place on December 6-7, 2019 at Vagator, Goa. The Great Migration - as it's called, is a mix of adventure, motorcycle culture, music, and biker brotherhood. The 2019 India Bike Week is expected to see a gathering of over 20,000 motorcyclists from India and other parts of the world, in what would be the largest gathering yet. Speaking on the sixth edition, Martin da Costa, CEO of 70 EMG and Director of India Bike Week said, "Biking is independence, its adventure. When you're on your bike, you're living life absolutely in the moment. It is one of the reasons for the stunning growth of the Indian biking community over the last 6 years. I can't believe that six years have passed since our first India Bike Week in 2013. As always, we've poured our heart and soul into making this the largest and safest celebration for the biki

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition with a new LED headlight, as well as LED daytime running light (DRL). The NTorq 125 Race Edition also gets a hazard light along with new body graphics and three tone colour combination. The TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition has been priced at Rs. 62,995 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and is Rs. 3,000 more expensive than the disc-brake version of the standard TVS Ntorq 125 . TVS also introduced a drum-brake variant of the NTorq 125 earlier this year, which is priced at Rs. 58,252 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With the new Race Edition, the TVS NTorq 125 is available in three broad variants - drum brake, disc brake, and the new Race Edition and in a wide choice of gloss and matte colour options. Also Read: TVS NTorq 125 Gets A New Drum-Brake Variant The TVS NTorq 125 gets a new LED headlamp along with a new DRL Along with the new LED headlight, LED DRL and segment first hazard lights, the new TVS NTorq 125 is now available in an attractive th

Honda has released a new teaser video of a new model of the Honda Africa Twin . The video features the unmistakable twin headlights the Africa Twin model is known for, and as we have reported earlier, the new Africa Twin will almost certainly get an engine update with a bigger 1,100 cc powerplant. The video doesn't reveal much of the bike, apart from the headlights and the Africa Twin logo with the map of Africa, but Honda will be hoping to build up the hype of its adventure touring model with a long list of updates for 2020. Also Read: 2020 Honda Africa Twin To Get A Bigger Engine (The new Africa Twin model will have a bigger engine and an updated design) The new Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, as it's likely to be called, will debut on September 23, 2019 and will be introduced as a 2020 model. And the new Africa Twin will also be offered in two variants - a standard Africa Twin, and an Adventure Sports variant with off-road ready knobby tyres, crash protection and other di

Vespa has launched a new line-up of 50 cc mini-scooters in the US with speed limited to 30 mph (around 48 kmph). The limited speed mini-scooters will not require a separate motorcycle licence in the US, and can be ridden with just a driver's licence in several states. Vespa will be offering two models of the mini-scooter, the Vespa Primavera 50 cc Limited Speed, and the Vespa Sprint 50 cc Limited Speed. The Sprint has a distinctive design and looks slightly different from the Primavera, with slightly more modern styling, with a rectangular headlight instead of the round retro headlight of the Primavera. (Both scooters get a 50 cc engine which makes 3.2 bhp) Both the Vespa Primavera and the Vespa Sprint are powered by a speed-limited 49 cc, single-cylinder engine which puts out maximum power of 3.2 bhp and equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Both the scooters have a seat height of 790 mm and small wheelbase of 1870 mm. The fuel tank has a capacity of 8 li

TVS Motor Company has released a new teaser video for an updated version of the NTorq 125 scooter on its social media handles. The new video provides a glimpse of the new LED headlamp and daytime running light integrated in the front apron, without revealing too much on what the rest of the changes will be like. The TVS NTorq 125 is over a year and a half old now and has been well accepted into the market as well. The update is likely to bring a fresh look to the model for the festive season. It is also likely that the two-wheeler manufacturer could introduce BS6 compliant variant of the scooter along with the cosmetic changes. Also Read:   TVS Motor Company To Offer 100% Discount On Labour For Flood-Affected Vehicles The LED headlamp on the TVS NTorq 125 is expected to improve the illumination, while also adding a distinctive look to the front with the T-shaped split DRLs that mimic the led taillight design. Other changes expected include a revised front with two air vents above t

The Ducati Multistrada has completed 16 years, and on the occasion, Ducati announced that the Italian brand has built 100,000 Multistrada motorcycles. The milestone was commemorated with Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali presenting a Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak to a German customer. But more importantly, Ducati also announced that in 2021, the Multistrada family will be joined by a new V4 engine model. "Development is ongoing, and in 2021 the Multistrada family will expand to see the twin cylinder 1260 and 950 motorcycles joined by a version with a new, specific V4 engine," Ducati has announced. The Ducati Multistrada V4 has been in the news recently, and there have been rumours and even spy shots of a prototype under test. So far, the only thing that wasn't clear was when Ducati will decide to officially launch it. The confirmation indicates the future direction of the Multistrada family to include the V4 engine version, and it's quite likely that the current L

India's leading bicycle manufacturer Hero Cycles has partnered with Japan's Yamaha Motor Company to launch the Lectro EHX20 e-bike. The EHX20 is a premium electric bike for leisure and off-road use, and has been priced at Rs. 1.35 lakh. The Lectra EHX20 is the first product of a three-way strategic partnership initiated last year between Hero Cycles Limited, Yamaha Motor Company Limited and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. The electric motor has been designed and developed in Japan, and the e-bike has been manufactured in India at Hero Cycles' Ghaziabad plant. Hero Cycles will look at exporting the Lectro EHX20 to various other countries around the world. "We are proud to unveil the Lectro EHX20 powered by Yamaha, the first collaborative product between Hero Cycles and Yamaha Motor. It is the first branded E-Cycle which is driven by a centre motor and resultantly delivers a high performance experience suitable for extreme adventure sports. With promising days ahead for the E-Cyc

Royal Enfield's annual motorcycle and music festival - Rider Mania - is back for 2019 and the bike maker has opened registrations for the same. The 2019 Royal Enfield Rider Mania is scheduled on November 22-24, 2019, and is expected to see over 8000 RE owners and enthusiasts culminating for a three-day extravaganza dedicated to the Chennai-based motorcycle brand. Keeping up with the times, this year, Royal Enfield will also discourage the use of single-use plastic at the event, generated through the purchase and use of water bottles. Instead, all the registered participants will be provided with a metal sipper at the time of registration and provision of refiling the bottles will be made at multiple points at the venue, the company said in a statement. The Royal Enfield Rider Mania offers a lot for owners and enthusiasts to explore. Held in Goa, the event witnesses individuals, riding groups and even families heading to the largest gathering of RE owners across the world. Over the

The KTM 790 Duke has been a long coming motorcycle from the Austrian bike maker, and the middleweight naked will storm the Indian market on September 23, 2019. KTM India has confirmed the launch details for the 790 Duke, which marks the brand's entry into the high-performance motorcycle segment. carandbike told you in August this year that the all-new offering is slated for launch this month, and select dealerships across the country have started accepting pre-bookings for a token amount of Rs. 30,000. The KTM 790 Duke is expected to be priced comeptitively in the country with prices expected around Rs. 8 lakh (ex-showroom). Also Read: KTM 790 Duke To Be Launched In India In September This Year The KTM 790 Duke is fondly called the Scalpel internationally, owing to its razor sharp design language and aggressive performance prowess. The bike uses a chromoly Trellis frame with a one-piece aluminium rear subframe for a lightweight construction and a compact footprint, while the mi

Chennai-based electric two-wheeler start-up Blacksmith Electric has unveiled a new electric scooter prototype, called the B3 after two electric motorcycle prototypes unveiled by the company. The Blacksmith B3 boasts of some unique features, including customisable speed limits, limited to 60 kmph, 80 kmph, 100 kmph and 120 kmph. Blacksmith Electric also says that it's the only company in India to own the patent for battery swap exchange technology. The B3 will also offer battery swapping, in addition to a 100 per cent charging time in 4 hours. Also Read: Blacksmith B2 Electric Bike Teased The Blacksmith B3 has a unique design, with a long wheelbase and overall length, with a more practical design, suitable for the entire family, rather than a design more in line with current scooter designs worldwide. The seat is a flat, long single unit, and the B3 boasts of features like special footpegs for kids, as well as seat belts. Lighting is handled by a LED and projector headlamp and th

KTM has increased the prices of the 125 Duke and the RC 125 in India. The price of the KTM 125 Duke goes up by Rs. 2,248 and is now priced at Rs. 1, 32,500. Similarly, the price of the KTM RC 125 goes up by Rs. 1,537 and is now priced at Rs. 1, 48,750. The 125 Duke was launched in India in November 2018 at a price of Rs. 1.18 lakh while the RC 125 was launched in June 2019 at a price of Rs. 1.47 lakh. Also Read: KTM Duke 125 Gets A Price Hike The KTM 125 Duke is the near perfect beginner's bike, even though it may be considered slightly expensive Both KTM 125 cc bikes get the same 124 cc single-cylinder engine which pumps out 14.3 bhp and 12 Nm of peak torque and is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Braking performance comes from a 300 mm disc up at the front and a 230 mm disc at the rear. Like the KTM 125 Duke, the RC 125 too gets a Bosch single-channel ABS and rear-lift mitigation (RLM) as standard. The baby Duke models share most of their cycle parts with the bigger KTMs inc

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 350 S in India at a price of Rs. 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This comes along with lines of the more affordable Bullet 350 S , which were launched about a month ago. The Classic 350 S gets a blacked out theme along with a contrast colour fuel tank, which also gets a new decal for the logo, instead of the badge. The motorcycle skimps out on the chrome and the dual-channel ABS, it only gets a single-channel unit. The Classic 350 S is priced about Rs. 9,000 lesser than the standard Royal Enfield Classic 350 , which costs Rs. 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Also Read: Royal Enfield Launches Affordable Bullet 350 in India As of now, the motorcycle is only available on sale in select states in Southern India, but will soon be launched in other parts of the country as well. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 S will be offered in two colour schemes, which are Mercury Silver and Pure Black. The motorcycle gets blacked out engine, mudguards, mirror stalk