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The brand 'Activa' is a force to reckon with in the Indian two-wheeler market. Recently, the Activa again became the best-selling two-wheeler in India, overtaking the Hero Splendor and that speaks volumes about how important it is as a brand for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India . So it was only fitting that an 'Activa' to be the first Honda scooter to get a BS6 compliant engine and even though it is the Activa 125, it is a step towards the big BS6 transition. Apart from the engine, the 2019 Honda Activa 125 BS6 benefits from added features and significant updates to the design. Here's our review. Also Read: 2019 Honda Activa 125 BS6  Launched In India Updated Design (The new Activa 125 BS6 gets redesigned front apron with different LED daytime running lights) The new BS6 Activa 125 gets a new front apron and a new LED daytime running light along with a new position lamp. The tail lamp at the rear has been redesigned too and there are chrome bits all aro...

Royal Enfield took the wraps off a 650 cc flat-track motorcycle, based on its new platform that also underpins the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650. The flat-tracker was revealed at the company's UK technical centre in UK and this comes just days after Royal Enfield announced the opening of its 'Slide School', a flat-track racing school which will be organised in collaboration with Big Rock Moto Park and also the FT 411, which is a flat-track motorcycle based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan Also Read: Royal Enfield Reveals Custom Himalayan Flat-Tracker (The frame and the swingarm has been built by Harris Performance UK) The Royal Enfield 650 Flat-Tracker uses a new frame which has been manufactured by Harris Performance, owned by Royal Enfield. The box-section swingarm is also new and the bike uses an Ohlins monoshock in place of the twin shock absorbers on the production models. Also, there is an S&S performance big bore kit which increases the displac...

Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) is all set to be implemented from April 1, 2020. This means that only those vehicles can be sold and registered, which are BS6 compliant, across the country. Many four-wheeler manufacturers have already started selling BS6 models but two-wheeler manufacturers are yet to play catch-up. Making a two-wheeler BS6 compliant means re-working the engine components, exhaust setup and this in turn results in significant increase in costs as well. There are only a handful of Bharat Stage VI compliant two-wheeler models on sale in India and here's a complete list. Hero Splendor iSmart BS6 - Prices start from Rs. 64,900 (New Hero Splendor iSmart BS-VI has a new chassis with more suspension travel and increased ground clearance) Hero MotoCorp launched India's first BS6 motorcycle, the new Hero Splendor iSmart with fuel injection a few weeks ago. It is priced at Rs. 64,900 and there are quite a few updates on the model apart from the obvious. The bike is built aro...

TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) compliant TVS Jupiter 110 cc scooter in India. Equipped with ET-Fi (Ecothrust Fuel injection) technology, the TVS Jupiter Classic ET-Fi is the first in the Jupiter portfolio to become BS6 compliant and it has been launched at Rs. 67,911 (ex-showroom Delhi). The BS6 TVS Jupiter has gone on sale just a day after the launch of the 2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 models, which, on the other hand, come with the company's new RT-Fi (Race Tuned Fuel injection) technology. TVS claims that with the new ET-Fi technology, the BS6 Jupiter 110 cc scooter will now come with "enhanced overall performance across driveability, smoothness, and fuel economy". The TVS Jupiter Classic ET-Fi is the first in the Jupiter portfolio to become BS6 compliant Commenting on this launch, Aniruddha Haldar, Vice President Marketing - Commuter Motorcycles, Scooters & Corporate Brand, TVS Motor Company, sa...

Ducati will be launching a lighter and more expensive production version of the Ducati Panigale V4, in the form of the Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera, possibly by mid-2020. But the new V4 Superleggera will actually be based on the V4R, using the same 998 cc, V4 engine, instead of the 1,103 cc engine of the Panigale V4, but with slightly more performance. According to European type-approval documents quoted in a media report, the new Panigale V4 Superleggera will put out 221 bhp at 15,250 rpm, a 3.6 bhp increase in maximum power over the V4R. Also Read: Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Spotted On Test The Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera will be based on the Panigale V4R but will have lighter carbon fibre wheels Superleggera is Italian for Superlight, so the new machine will possibly get a long list of carbon fibre parts, including the fairing, wheels and other components which could significantly reduce the weight, possibly as much as 11 kg over the standard V4R's 193 kg kerb...

KTM India plans to arrive all guns blazing in the sixth edition of the India Bike Week as an official partner, and we hear that the manufacturer has some very exciting details to convey at one of the largest motorcycle congregations in Asia. While we know that the Austrian bike maker will showcase the KTM 390 Adventure at the 2019 India Bike Week, the manufacturer could also introduce the Husqvarna brand at the venue. Dealer sources have confirmed to carandbike that the Swedish motorcycle brand will make its debut in India at the event, while deliveries are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2020. The Husqvarna brand was acquired by KTM in 2013 and share the same underpinnings as the Duke and RC family. The Huskies though follow an urban-retro design theme and will be positioned at a premium over the KTM range. The brand is likely to commence operations in India with the 401 motorcycles that include the Vitpilen and the Svartpilen that use the same 373 cc single-cylinder e...

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsports team of Hero MotoCorp, has announced the squad for the Dakar Rally 2020. India's ace rider CS Santosh, will be part of the team, along with 2019 Pan Africa Rally winner Joaquim Rodrigues, Dakar Rookie of the Year 2017 Oriol Mena, and the newest addition, Former World Rally Champion Paulo Goncalves. This is the first time Hero MotoSports Team Rally will take on the Dakar Rally with a four-member squad. Established in 2016, with just three Dakar rallies, Hero MotoSports Team Rally has two back-to-back top 10 Dakar finishes and a 100 per cent arrival rate for the machines. Announcing the team, Wolfgang Fischer, Team Manager, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, said, "We have had a good year so far and we want to close it on a high with a strong performance at the Dakar 2020. The preparations for the Team have been good and all riders are in good shape. The bikes have also been performing without any glitches. Now we will enter the last phase o...

TVS Motor Company has launched the 2020 range of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 motorcycles, with RT-Fi - which TVS calls Race-Tuned Fuel Injection technology. The new TVS RTR 4V motorcycles are the first BS6 motorcycles from TVS Motor Company. The new motorcycles will have cleaner emissions and will meet the upcoming Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations which will come into effect from April 1, 2020. The new and updated Apache motorcycles also get all-new LED headlights, with newly designed position lamps, feather touch start, along with attractive race graphics. Model Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) 2020 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Rs. 1,24,000 2020 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (Disc) Rs. 1,03,000 2020 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (Drum) Rs. 99,950 "We are delighted to introduce the 2020 range of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS-VI motorcycles. These motorcycles are a testament of our commitment towards delighting Apache customers with...

Royal Enfield unveiled a custom Himalayan Flat Track Racer at the 2019 Rider Mania, also announcing a new Slide School, a flat-track training academy. The Slide School will be held in Bengaluru, in collaboration with Big Rock MotoPark and the Himalayan -based Flat Tracker will be available for use at the Slide School, a training course for beginners and experts alike. The customised Himalayan motorcycles are designed in collaboration with S&S Cycles, an American motorcycle engine and parts engineer and manufacturer. The custom Flat Tracker is a stripped down Himalayan with 18-inch wheels, new sprocketing, and performance exhaust "This is a custom-made Himalayan, and this is our Flat Track Special. And we used this to launch our Flat Track School that we're going to launch in Bangalore, and in many other parts of India. It gives the opportunity for riders to join the Slide School that we have launched. Even a beginner can go there and start to learn," said Vinod ...

Royal Enfield has launched an online motorcycle configurator which allows a customer to customise his Royal Enfield motorcycle with different colours, accessories, fitments and see how his or her final motorcycle looks like before he/she goes on to purchase the model. Royal Enfield will offer a range of factory fitted accessories on its motorcycles which will be homologated as well. All motorcycle accessories will have a two-year warranty too. The company recently launched its 'Make Your Own' customisation program which allows customers to give a personalised touch to their motorcycles. . This will allow customers to create a unique look and feel for their Royal Enfield bikes. Also Read: Royal Enfield Launches 'Make Your Own' Customisation Program (The Royal Enfield online configurator is available only in 6 cities across India) The accessories on offer include engine guards, panniers, rear luggage rack and even touring seat options. There will be ARAI compliant...

The new Triumph Rocket 3 has been making waves ever since it was launched earlier in the year for its size, performance and presence. And the good news is that Triumph will be launching the new Rocket 3 in India as well. In fact, Triumph Motorcycles India has confirmed that it will be showcasing the Rocket 3 in India at the 2019 India Bike Week to be held next month in Goa. The new Rocket 3 will be showcased as part of Triumph's six year anniversary celebrations in India. Also Read: Triumph Rocket 3; All You Need To Know (The Triumph Rocket 3 GT is the touring-oriented variant with slightly different ergonomics with a focus on comfort) The 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 is available in two variants which are the R and the GT. The Rocket 3 R gets a sportier handlebar and footpegs positioned in the mid-section of the bike. It gets blacked out cast wheels. The GT is more comfort-oriented model for touring. It gets a lower seat height, an adjustable backrest for the passenger, adjustab...

When we talk about celebrities and their love for motorcycles, the first name that pops in our head is none other than John Abraham. The model turned actor and film producer has always had a special love for superbikes and he has voiced it on many occasions. Recently, Abraham took to social media to give his followers a quick tour of his garage, giving us a closer look at his exotic superbike collection, which will surely make you envious of the Batla House-star. Also Read: John Abraham To Produce And Star In A Movie About Motorcycles John begins his tour with his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R , which is powered by a 1441 cc in-line four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that is tuned to churn out about 208 bhp and develop close to 154 Nm of peak torque. The next one, of course, is the much-loved Aprilia RSV4 RF , equipped with a 999 cc in-line four-cylinder engine which makes about 195 bhp and develops 115 Nm of peak torque. John also mentions in his video that he has added an aftermarket SC e...

Royal Enfield 's new CEO Vinod Dasari has said that the worse of the current slowdown in the auto industry is over, and he expects sales volumes of Royal Enfield motorcycles to accelerate from now on, possibly in double digits. The Royal Enfield CEO was speaking to the Economic Times in an interview, and the record retail sales in October 2019 has given him the confidence to look ahead with optimism. The turnaround in October came after sales declined in double digits this year. In July this year, Royal Enfield's monthly sales fell below 50,000 for the first time in three years, with 49,182 units, a massive drop of 27 per cent over sales in July 2018. In August too, sales of Royal Enfield again fell 24 per cent. Also Read: Royal Enfield Monthly Sales Fall Below 50,000 For The First Time In Three Years Royal Enfield CEO Vinod Dasari bullish on brand going back to double-digit growth Also Read: Royal Enfield Sales Fall 24 Per Cent In August 2019 Now, Royal Enfield CEO Vi...

Royal Enfield may be considering pulling the plug on the company's 500 cc motorcycle models, according to a latest news report. The reason for this decision is attributed to the high cost of updating the motorcycles to the upcoming Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations. As things stand today, Royal Enfield has three broad range of motorcycle models - the high volumes 350 cc models, the 400 cc Royal Enfield Himalayan, the 500 cc models across the Classic, Bullet and Thunderbird models, as well as the new 650 cc Twins - the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. Also Read: Royal Enfield May Stop Selling 500 cc Bikes The Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI comes with a fuel-injected engine but will need to be updated to meet the BS6 regulations Come April 1, 2020, when the new BS6 regulations will come into effect, no automobile in India, which is not BS6-compliant, can be registered. Manufacturers across the spectrum, including all two-wheeler ...

British motorcycle brand Norton Motorcycles has announced a new model in the company's sportbike line-up. The Norton Superlight SS is a supercharged and full-carbon version of the company's 650 cc twin-cylinder platform. The Superlight SS features a carbon fibre frame, subframe and swingarm. With a claimed 175 bhp power and just 160 kg kerb weight, the Superlight SS promises to be a performance-packed sportbike, although the basic architecture is the same 650 cc unit of the standard Superlight, Norton has borrowed the same gearbox and running gear as the Norton V4, so that the SS can cope with the extra power of the supercharger. The supercharged 650 cc engine puts out 175 bhp of maximum power at 12,500 rpm and with 125 Nm of peak torque, with a 47 per cent less weight than the aluminium-framed Superlight, which puts out 105 bhp. The new Norton Superlight SS will be a limited edition model, with only 50 of these supercharged 650 cc sportbikes to be built. According to reports,...

A LiveMint report suggests that Royal Enfield may stop selling its 500 cc bikes in India namely the Bullet 500 , Classic 500 and the Thunderbird 500 . The reason behind this could be the low sales and the high cost of upgrading these bikes to BS6 standards. Upgrading such a range to BS6 may not exactly be viable for the company. Instead, Royal Enfield will be focussing on its new and updated range of 350 cc motorcycles in India. These models have already been spotted testing in India and the powertrain they will be using has been extensively revamped. Also Read: Updated Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc Spotted Testing The most obvious changes in the new Classic 350 is the inclusion of a new catalytic converter right next to the engine, and oxygen sensors on the top of the exhaust bend pipe. The new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 will almost certainly be a fuel-injected model to meet the new emission regulations which come into force from April 1, 2020. (The Royal Enfield Thun...

The new Jawa Perak comes exactly after the year it was showcased at the brand's launch and is the most affordable Bobber motorcycle in the country. However, there is still some waiting for the motorcycle as the company will commence bookings for the Perak in January 2020 and deliveries will start on April 2 2020. Initially, bookings for the Perak will be opened just for a period of three months as  Jawa will focus to deliver the first batch of motorcycles before accepting new bookings. Here's everything you need to know about this new motorcycle. Also Read:   Jawa Perak Bobber Launched In India. Prices And Details Here. The motorcycle is named after the original Perak that was showcased at the 1946 Paris Motor Show during World War II. The new factory-produced Bobber is about Rs. 5000 more expensive than the original pricing of Rs. 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike will be BS6 compliant right from the start when it will go on sale next year. The Jawa Perak will be BS6...

Bajaj Auto had taken the wraps off the Chetak electric scooter about a month ago and recently, at a press conference, marking the end of the Chetak Yatra, Rajiv Bajaj said that the company is already working on a more powerful version of the Chetak electric scooter, which could be sold under KTM or Husqvarna brand. Details are very sketchy as of now but we believe the platform for Chetak will be used to make a performance oriented version which will have more power, better performance and better range as well. Also Read: Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Revealed (The Bajaj Chetak Electric scooter will be launched in January 2020 starting with Pune, and gradually moving on to other cities) Of course, the development of the scooter is at a nascent stage and we could see a production ready model in the next 2-3 years and it will be more expensive to own as well. Being sold under KTM or Husqvarna, the Chetak Electric scooter could have a sharper design along with better hardware in t...

Indian motorcycling enthusiasts are slowly embracing the versatility that adventure motorcycles offer. Be it urban use, touring or off-roading, these bikes do it all with aplomb. And the good news is that 2020 will be a great year to own an adventure bike! Why we say so, because there will be new launches which will suit all budgets. Right from the Hero XPulse Rally Edition, the much-awaited KTM 390 Duke to the new Triumph Tiger 900 and the new Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, 2020 promises to be a feast for adventure motorcycle enthusiasts. We tell you all about the top adventure bikes which will be launched in India next year with the KTM 250 Adventure and the KTM 390 Adventure launch in December 2019.  Hero XPulse 200 Rally Kit (The Rally Kit offers increased ground clearance, fully adjustable suspension and change in the sprocket sizes) Also Read: EICMA 2019: Hero XPulse Rally Kit Unveiled Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new Rally Kit for the Hero XPulse 200 at the EICMA 2019...

Royal Enfield has launched a one-of-its-kind personalisation program called 'Make Your Own', which allows customers to customise their motorcycles right when they book the unit at the dealership. Royal Enfield will offer a range of factory fitted accessories on its motorcycles which will be homologated as well. This will allow customers to create a unique look and feel for their Royal Enfield motorcycles. All motorcycle accessories will have a two-year warranty too. Speaking about the new initiative, Vinod Dasari, CEO Royal Enfield said "Personalising and accessorising one's motorcycle is almost like a holy ritual for an avid motorcyclist, and Royal Enfield motorcycles have lent themselves beautifully to customisation over the years. Our riding community and enthusiasts have always inspired us to boldly bring in new ideas and initiatives. Make Your Own is a unique project and a reflection of our creative riding community that has inspired us. With Make Your Own, buye...

Classic Legends, resurrected the iconic Jawa nameplate with much fanfare last year. The Mahindra subsidiary introduced the brand with three motorcycles - Jawa, Jawa Forty-Two and the Jawa Perak . While the latter was launched only recently, the company started operations with the Jawa and the Jawa Forty Two. However, with an overwhelming number of bookings, the company took some time to streamline its deliveries that started in March this year. However, Jawa Motorcycles now says it's production process is more streamlined and that will ensure deliveries meet the promised timelines. Speaking to carandbike on the sidelines of the recently launched Jawa Perak, Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder & Director - Classic LegendsAnupam Thareja, Co-Founder & Director - Classic Legends, said, "We've reached the stage where we can now really ramp it up. Most importantly our vendors are in place, there are 3000 of them. They understand our production, they understand the quality we re...

Just days after Mahindra two-wheelers announced complete acquisition plans of Peugeot Motorcycles (PMTC), Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra has shared that a made in India electric two wheeler has joined the French Presidential fleet. The Chairman took to twitter to share that Peugeot Motorcycles which is a Mahindra Rise company is now a part of the energetic transformation of the French Presidential Fleet. The company has exported brand new Peugeot e-Ludix to France from India and it's the first electric scooter to join the French Presidential fleet. Peugeot Motocycles (a @MahindraRise company) is part of the ‘energetic' transformation of the French Presidential fleet! Our brand new Peugeot e-Ludix, is the 1st electric 2-wheeler to join the fleet. And they're proudly the 1st electric 2-wheelers exported from India https://t.co/8w0IScggS8 — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 16, 2019 The Mahindra & Mahindra subsidiary originally acquired 51 p...

Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has launched the Jawa Perak bobber in India priced at Rs. 1.94 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The all-new Jawa Perak is the country's most affordable Bobber-styled motorcycle and comes to the market exactly a year after it was first showcased at the Jawa brand launch in 2018. The new factory-produced Bobber is about Rs. 5000 more expensive than the original pricing of Rs. 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom), and is the only-of-its-kind offering at that price. The Perak borrows its name from the original Perak that was showcased at the 1946 Paris Motor Show during World War II. The bike will be BS6 compliant and booking will commence from January 2020, while deliveries will commence from April 2, 2020. Bookings for the Perak will be open for a period of 3 months only. The Jawa Perak borrows its name from the original Perak that was showcased at the 1946 Paris Motor Show during The new Jawa Perak keeps the bobber design intact with the l...