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Best Affordable Adventure Bikes Of 2020

A look at the best adventure bikes on sale right now which offer an affordable entry point into the world of adventure riding! from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 5 Bikes Of 2020 Under Rs. 2 Lakh

Our list of the best 5 bikes includes the Hero Xtreme 160 R, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Bajaj Dominar 250, Honda H'Ness CB 350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350. from CarandBike - Latest News

COVID-19 Delays First Motorcycle From Bajaj-Triumph Partnership To 2023

The Bajaj-Triumph alliance was formerly signed in early 2020 but then COVID happened and has delayed the first bike from the partnership by a few months, which will now arrive in 2023. from CarandBike - Latest News

Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Listed On Brand's Indian Website Ahead Of Launch

The new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is the bike maker's entry-level adventure tourer and has now been listed on the company's Indian website, hinting at an imminent launch. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 10 Bike Reviews Of 2020

A look back at some of the best bikes that we've reviewed over the year 2020, despite the lockdown and challenges due to COVID-19. from CarandBike - Latest News

South Korea Gets New Solar Panel Covered Bike Lane

The stretch is a new innovation in civil engineering and while it connects Daejon and Sejong like any other highway, it does so in a much efficient and safer manner. from CarandBike - Latest News

Bajaj Auto To Invest Rs. 650 Crore At Chakan For New Plant To Build KTM, Husqvarna & Triumph Bikes

Pune-based two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to set-up a new manufacturing facility in Chakan. The new facility will see the two-wheeler giant make an investment of Rs. 650 crore, according to a regulatory filing. from CarandBike - Latest News

Rapido Auto Expands To 11 New Cities, Including Delhi-NCR

Bike Taxi operator Rapido has introduced Rapido Auto services in 11 additional cities, including Delhi-NCR, across India. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top Adventure Bikes Launched In 2020

The year of 2020 saw the launch of a fair few adventure motorcycles in India. Here's our list of top five adventure bikes which were launched this year. from CarandBike - Latest News

Ducati Not For Sale, Confirms VW CEO

Rumours of a possible sale of Italian sports bike brand Ducati have been circulating for a few months now. from CarandBike - Latest News

Norton 961 Commando To Be Made In Limited Numbers

Interim CEO of Norton Motorcycles has said that those who paid deposits for the Norton 961 Commando will be able to get their bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

CFMoto 800MT Adventure Bike Revealed

The first bike from the partnership between KTM and Chinese brand CFMoto has been revealed in production form, as latest pictures show. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 7 Upcoming Bikes In India In 2021

We list down some of the important motorcycles which will be launched in India in 2021. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 10 Bike Launches Of 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 had many new motorcycle launches in India. Here's a look at the top 10 motorcycle launches. from CarandBike - Latest News

Bimota KB4 Production Model Revealed In Latest Images

The Kawasaki Z1000-based Bimota KB4 is being tested and from the looks of it, the bike is closer to production. from CarandBike - Latest News

Smartron Unveils tbike One Pro Electric Bike

The tbike One Pro has been designed and engineered in India, and gets an artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) platform. from CarandBike - Latest News

CFMoto MT800 Revealed In Leaked Images

The new KTM-powered adventure touring bike will be launched in 2021, and will be officially revealed soon, as latest leaked images indicate. from CarandBike - Latest News

Bajaj Considers Transfer Of Stake In KTM To Austrian Parent Company

Bajaj Auto currently owns 48 per cent in KTM AG, and manufactures and sells small displacement bikes in India under the Duke and RC range. from CarandBike - Latest News

Maxxis Tyres Eyes 5% Market Share In Tamil Nadu By 2021

Maxxis will be focusing on top-level tyre dealer showrooms to promote its extensive range of tyres available for both bikes and scooters. from CarandBike - Latest News

Made In China Aprilia Flat Tracker Revealed In Patent Filings

The bike is a result of Piaggio's joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Zongshen, and will be based on the Zongshen-Aprilia Cafe 150. from CarandBike - Latest News

KTM 250 Adventure Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 2.48 Lakh

The KTM 250 Adventure is the new entry-level tourer from the Austrian bike maker and shares its platform and cycle parts with the 390 Adventure. It promises to offer accessible performance at a more pocket-friendly price tag. from CarandBike - Latest News

2021 Yamaha Tracer 9, Tracer 9 GT Unveiled

The new bikes get a new engine, frame, swingarm new electronics suite and all-new styling and design. from CarandBike - Latest News

BMW Motorrad To Reveal Two New Motorcycles

BMW Motorrad is all set to reveal two new roadsters on November 19, 2020. Both motorcycles will be street bikes and going by the single teaser image, it looks to be a powerful motorcycle with a big engine. There are no confirmed details as of now. from CarandBike - Latest News

MV Agusta 75th Anniversary Edition Bikes Sold Out In Seconds

All 75 of the MV Agusta Superveloce 75 Anniversario limited edition specials were sold out in seconds, the company has announced. from CarandBike - Latest News

2021 Benelli Leoncino 800 & Leoncino 800 Trail Make Global Debut

The new production-spec Benelli Leoncino 800 and the Leoncino 800 Trail take the scrambler design from the smaller models and amplify with a bigger engine and hardware. The bikes will go on sale globally by early next year. from CarandBike - Latest News

MV Agusta Unveils Limited Edition Superveloce 75 Anniversario

Only 75 special edition MV Agusta Superveloce 75 Anniversario bikes will be offered on sale. from CarandBike - Latest News

Max Biaggi Sets New Electric Land Speed Record On Voxan Wattman

Biaggi set 11 new electric bike world speed records on the Voxan Wattman electric motorcycle, with an outright top speed of 408 kmph. from CarandBike - Latest News

GoZero Mobility Introduces New Skellig Range Of Performance e-Bikes; Prices Start At Rs. 19,999

Built for fit commutes, The Skellig and Skellig Lite performance e-bikes have a range of 25 km on a single charge, while the Skellig Pro has been designed for off-road and city commutes, and offers a range of 70 km on a single charge. from CarandBike - Latest News

All-New Royal Enfield Meteor 350: What To Expect

The much-awaited Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is finally going on sale in India, and this one is quite special. The bike is set to replace the iconic Thunderbird 350 and it's built on a new platform, will get a new chassis, and a brand new 350 cc engine as well. from CarandBike - Latest News

Harley-Davidson Announces Serial 1 E-Bike

Harley-Davidson has launched its new e-bicycle brand, called the Serial 1 Cycle Company. from CarandBike - Latest News

2020 TVS Apache RTR 2004V; All You Need To Know

TVS Motor Company recently launched the new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with a bunch of feature updates. The new bike is priced at Rs. 1.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). from CarandBike - Latest News

Rapido Launches Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai

Bike taxi platform, Rapido, has announced launching its services in Mumbai, becoming the first app-based Bike Taxi player in the State of Maharashtra. The company says that it's aim is to make first- and last-mile connectivity more convenient and easily accessible for both, its customers as well as driver partners, whom Rapido calls Captains. from CarandBike - Latest News

KTM 790 Adventure-based CFMoto MT800 Spotted On Test

The mid-sized adventure bike, to be called the CFMoto MT800, will likely be introduced in 2021. from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Delivers 1200 Motorcycles In A Single Day For Dussehra In Mumbai

Royal Enfield delivered 1,200 bikes to customers in Mumbai on the occasion of Vijay Dashami, while the company has retailed over 3,700 motorcycles during the ongoing festive season. from CarandBike - Latest News

Hero MotoCorp To Manufacture & Market Harley-Davidson Bikes In India

Under a latest agreement, Hero MotoCorp will sell and service Harley-Davidson motorcycles in India, and will also develop new Harley-Davidson bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Upcoming Two-Wheeler Launches In November 2020

With the festive season upon us, November will see some important two-wheelers being launched in India. We give you a comprehensive lowdown on the new bike and scooter launches next month. from CarandBike - Latest News

MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami Renews Deal With Honda Racing Corporation For 2 Years

Takaaki Nakagami will stay with the LCR Honda satellite team until the end of 2022 and will be riding the factory Honda bike in 2021, the same spec as that of the Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro. Nakagami will be joined by Alex Marquez next season, who replaces Cal Crutchlow in the team. from CarandBike - Latest News

KTM Introduces myKTM App And Connectivity Unit

The myKTM App and Connectivity Unit will be offered only on KTM's four-stroke dirt bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Exclusive: Honda May Introduce A Small Adventure Motorcycle, Based On Hornet 2.0

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is exploring possibilities utilising the Hornet 2.0 platform and introducing new models with that engine. One of them could be a small adventure bike. from CarandBike - Latest News

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Recalled In The US

Harley-Davidson LiveWire requires a software update on some affected bikes, which may currently be facing an issue with the On-Board Charging System. from CarandBike - Latest News

UBCO EV Brand Reveals 2WD Electric Utility Bikes

The New Zealand based company has unveiled its 2021 range of two-wheel drive utility bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Announces Phase 2 Of 'Build Train Race' Program

Four women riders in North America will transform Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 bikes into racing machines, in the 'Build Train Race' program. from CarandBike - Latest News

Bajaj Pulsar NS, RS Models Introduced In New Colours

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, NS 200 and RS 200 have been introduced with new colours ahead of the festive season to give the bikes fresh appeal. from CarandBike - Latest News

Zero Motorcycles Reveals 2021 Line-Up

California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has unveiled its range of electric bikes for 2021. from CarandBike - Latest News

Exclusive: Honda Big Wing Network To Market 300-500 cc Bikes

Along with a family of bikes based on the Honda H'Ness CB350, HMSI is also looking at the feasibility of introducing bigger 500 cc models. from CarandBike - Latest News

Tom Cruise Rides A Made-In-India BMW Bike In New Movie

Tom Cruise was recently spotted riding a BMW G 310 GS motorcycle on the sets of MI:7 movie for an action sequence for the upcoming film in Rome, Italy. from CarandBike - Latest News

2021 Honda Grom Expected With Updated Engine: Report

The Honda Grom is not sold in India, but the 125 cc mini-bike is a popular model in some South East Asian markets, and also quite the rage in Europe. from CarandBike - Latest News

Norton's New CEO Reassures Existing Customers

Norton Motorcycles has released the first official statement reassuring customers who had paid deposits but had not received their bike from CarandBike - Latest News

Mumbai-Based Odysee Electric Vehicles Introduces New Range Of Electric Scooters & Bikes

Mumbai-based Oysee Electric Vehicles is the newest player in the electric mobility business and here's what the company has to offer. from CarandBike - Latest News

2020 BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS: All You Need To Know

The new and updated BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS have become significantly more affordable. Here's a look at what all has changed on the entry-level BMW bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Suzuki Gixxer 155 And 250 Series Get New Colours For Brand's 100th Anniversary Celebrations

The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 now comes with the new Triton Blue/Silver shade, while the Gixxer 250 gets the Metallic Triton Blue colour scheme. The bikes also get new racing graphics. In addition, there's a new Peral Mira Red paint scheme added to the colour options. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 5 Upcoming Bikes And Scooters Under Rs. 1 Lakh

As more people choose personal mobility over public transit systems, let's take a look at the upcoming motorcycles and scooters under Rs. 1 lakh that you should watch out for. from CarandBike - Latest News

Best Modern Classic Bikes Under Rs. 2 Lakh

As Honda brings some fresh competition to this segment, we look at the best modern-classic motorcycles available from Royal Enfield, Jawa and Benelli in India under Rs. 2 lakh. from CarandBike - Latest News

Top 10 BS6 Bikes To Buy Under Rs. 2 Lakh In India

Are you looking to buy a motorcycle within Rs. 2 lakh? Confused? Spoilt for choices? Here's our ready reckoner which will help you with your motorcycle buying conundrum. from CarandBike - Latest News

Honda H'Ness India Launch Live Updates: Price, Features, Specifications, Images

Honda is all set to launch a new motorcycle today, likely to be called Honda H'Ness. From the sound teasers that Honda sent us, we believe it is a cruiser motorcycle. Is it an all-new bike or based on the Honda Rebel 300? Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates from the digital launch. from CarandBike - Latest News

TVS To Honour Bookings For Norton Bikes

TVS Motor Company, the new owners of Norton Motorcycles have given deposit holders of Norton bikes a chance, to go ahead with orders, or decide against the orders. from CarandBike - Latest News

Indian Challenger Custom To Compete In 'King Of the Baggers' Race

Two modified Indian Challengers will take part in the inaugural 'King of the Baggers' race and will compete against 12 modified Harley-Davidson bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Aprilia Tuareg 660 Adventure Bike Spotted Testing In Europe

With the coming of the RS 660 and the Tuono 660, Aprilia is betting big on middle-weight motorcycles. And the latest to join the ranks could be the Tuareg 660, an adventure motorcycle based on the same platform as the RS 660 and the Tuono 660. from CarandBike - Latest News

BS6 KTM RC 125, RC 200 And RC 390 Launched In New Colours

KTM India officially announced that it has updated its RC range with new colour options. The BS6 compliant RC 125 motorcycle is now available in Dark Galvano shade whereas the RC 200 is available in Electronic Orange, respectively. The KTM RC 390 bike gets a new Metallic Silver colour. from CarandBike - Latest News

Honda H'Ness Name Trademarked; Could Be For Honda 2Wheelers' Upcoming Premium Bike

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to launch a new premium bike in India on September 30, 2020. And the bike could be called, the Honda H'Ness, a stylised word for Highness. This is indicative from the fact that HMSI's parent company Honda Motor Co. Ltd, has trademarked the name in India. from CarandBike - Latest News

Suzuki V-Strom 160 Revealed In Patent Images

The entry-level Suzuki V-Strom 160 adventure bike comes from Suzuki's Chinese partner Haojue. from CarandBike - Latest News

Zongshen Unveils Cyclone RX6 Adventure Bike With Norton 650 cc Engine

The Zongshen Cyclone RX6 will be based on the Norton 650 cc parallel-twin engine. In 2017, Norton signed an agreement with Zongshen for that engine. from CarandBike - Latest News

2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX And Ninja 650 Get New Colour Schemes In India

The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX comes with the Emerald Blazed Green shade and also gets a price hike of Rs. 10,000. Meanwhile, the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is offered in the new Lime Green shade that gets new body graphics. Both bikes were updated to meet BS6 norms earlier this year. from CarandBike - Latest News

NOVUS Electric Bike With Carbon Fibre Frame Unveiled In Europe

The NOVUS electric bike has a total weight of just 75 kg, and comes with a 120 kmph top speed and 100 km range. from CarandBike - Latest News

Husqvarna 401 Twins Launch Details Revealed

Bajaj Auto will launch the Husqvarna 401 twins in 2020, possibly during the festive season. The launch of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 comes almost a year after the 250 cc models were unveiled at the 2019 India Bike Week. from CarandBike - Latest News

Honda's Royal Enfield Rival To Be Launched This Month

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is all set to launch a motorcycle which will take on models from Royal Enfield. The company teased the model by sharing the motorcycle's exhaust note, which has the bass and thump, similar to that of a Royal Enfield bike. from CarandBike - Latest News

KTM 250 Adventure Launch Details Revealed

KTM's entry-level adventure bike is expected to be launched in India in October 2020, and will share the engine with the KTM 250 Duke. from CarandBike - Latest News

Benelli May Launch A New Four-Cylinder Motorcycle

The new bike, to be showcased at the China International Motorcycle Trade Expo (CIMA) from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 And Continental GT 650 BS6 Prices Hiked For The First Time

The BS6 compliant Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 get a price hike by up to Rs. 1837, depending on the colour scheme. The bikes still remain the most affordable 650 cc twin-cylinder offerings in the country. from CarandBike - Latest News

Harley-Davidson Livewire Creates New World Records At EV Racing Exhibition

Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric-powered production motorcycle created history by setting new world records for top speed and elapsed time on a drag racing course last week. Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, Angelle Sampey helped the electric bike clock these world records during the quarter and eighth-mile run. The bike covered the eighth-mile distance in just 7.017-seconds while the full quarter-mile course was completed in just 11.156 seconds at the speed of 177.59 kmph. The top speed of the 2020 LiveWire motorcycle is limited to 177 kmph. from CarandBike - Latest News

Suzuki GSX-R1000R Offered With 100th Anniversary Livery In Europe

Suzuki has launched the special blue and silver Suzuki GSX-R1000R 100th Anniversary Edition, and only 100 of these bikes will be made. from CarandBike - Latest News

Made In China Moto S450RR Is A Clone Of The BMW S 1000 RR

The Chinese firm going by the name Moto has released a small displacement sports bike which seems to be an exact copy of the BMW S 1000 RR! from CarandBike - Latest News

Bajaj Dominar 250 Gets A Price Hike Of Rs. 4,090; Now Priced At Rs. 1.64 Lakh

Along with the Dominar 400, Bajaj also hiked the prices of the Dominar 250 by Rs. 4,090. This is the first time that the Bajaj Dominar 250 gets a price hike. The bike was launched in March 2020. from CarandBike - Latest News

RYCA Motors Builds Custom Bike With Augmented Reality

The CS-1X custom kit is claimed to be the world's first custom bike built with augmented reality (AR). from CarandBike - Latest News

Atum 1.0 Electric Bike Launched; Priced At Rs. 50,000

The Atum 1.0 is a low speed e-bike with a maximum speed of 25 kmph and claimed range of 100 km on a single charge. from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Engine Specifications & Features Leaked Ahead Of Launch

The Chennai-based bike maker Royal Enfield is all set to launch the all-new Meteor 350 motorcycle soon in India. Previously, new details of the motorcycle were leaked online confirming that it will be offered in three variants - Fireball, Stellar, and Supernova. Apart from the variant details, the leaked image also revealed the colour options and new variant-specific features that will be seen on Royal Enfield's newest offering. Now, new documents have leaked online revealing engine specifications, features, chassis details and more. from CarandBike - Latest News

Abarth 595 Monster Energy Yamaha Unveiled In Europe

Designed with what is an obvious homage to the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bike, the Abarth 595 Monster Energy Yamaha is a limited edition model. from CarandBike - Latest News

KTM Developing 750 cc Motorcycles With CFMoto

Slide from KTM investor presentation reveals a new range of 750 cc KTM bikes, including a Duke, an Adventure and even a Supermoto. from CarandBike - Latest News

Husqvarna E-Pilen Electric Motorcycle Revealed

The upcoming Husqvarna E-Pilen electric naked bike will go into production sometime in 2022, as leaked documents show. from CarandBike - Latest News

Long Way Up Adventure Bike Show Trailer Released

Long Way Up is the third epic motorcycle adventure undertaken by longtime friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. from CarandBike - Latest News

EV Motors, Hero Electric Join Hands To Launch Rapid Charging E-Bikes

As part of the partnership, EV Motors will integrate its hi-tech batteries with Hero Electric's e-bikes to offer last mile delivery solutions. from CarandBike - Latest News

Piaggio Evaluating Aprilia Motorcycles In 300-400 cc Segment For India

Piaggio India said that the brand is evaluating the 300-400 cc segment for its new made-in-India premium motorcycles that will take on the KTM 390 offerings, TVS Apache RR 310 and even the Kawasaki and Benelli bikes on sale. from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Delivers Over 1,000 Bikes In A Single Day In Kerala On Occasion Of Onam

Royal Enfield had a successful day in Kerala when it delivered over 1,000 motorcycles in Kerala in just a single day, on occasion of Onam. from CarandBike - Latest News

Revolt Confirms Its Electric Bikes Are Made In India

Rahul Sharma, the founder of Revolt Motors, who is perhaps most well known for his exploits with Micromax confirmed to carandbike that his electric bikes - RV400 and RV300 - are made in India, and they are being manufactured in Manesar. from CarandBike - Latest News

Revolt To Launch Multiple New Models In 2021

Revolt will launch add to its portfolio of electric bikes in 2021 with numerous new models entering the market. from CarandBike - Latest News

Creative Way Of Using A Bike To Remove Corn Kernels Wins Anand Mahindra's Appreciation

Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra has yet again posted a video on Twitter, appreciating people who have found alternate uses for their vehicles in the Agro-Industry. The latest video posted by Mahindra shows a couple of corn farmers using a running motorcycle's rear tyre for removing the kernel. from CarandBike - Latest News

Revolt To Begin Operations In Mumbai Soon; Going Pan-India In 2021

Revolt motors is launching its first store in Mumbai. The electric bike maker claims that it will go pan-India in 2021. from CarandBike - Latest News

Honda Hornet 2.0 Bookings Open; Deliveries In September 2020

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched the all-new Honda Hornet at a price of Rs. 1,26,345 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The Hornet 2.0 gets a 184 cc engine and will be positioned above the 160 cc motorcycles from Honda in India. Bookings for the bike have already begun. from CarandBike - Latest News

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Tribute Black Announced For The UK

Only 210 limited edition bikes will be offered on sale in the UK, and these will mark the end of Royal Enfield's 500 cc engine. from CarandBike - Latest News

Ducati Panigale V2 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 16.99 Lakh

Ducati India has launched the all-new Panigale V2 in India at a price of Rs. 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The supersport bike replaces the 959 Panigale in India. from CarandBike - Latest News

New Suzuki Parallel-Twin Revealed In Patent Images

New Suzuki parallel-twin engine is expected to have around 700 cc displacement and will be used in the new range of Suzuki's middleweight bikes. from CarandBike - Latest News

Unofficial Bookings For Updated BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS Begin

BMW Motorrad has been actively testing the updated BMW G 310 R and the BMW G 310 GS in India. Several BMW Motorrad dealerships have begun taking bookings for the new BMW G 310 R and the BMW G 310 GS in India. The bikes are supposed to be launched in September 2020. from CarandBike - Latest News

Ducati Panigale V2 Launch: Price Expectation

Ducati India is all set to launch the Panigale V2 in India. It will be Ducati's first BS6 bike launch in India as well. The Ducati Panigale V2 replaces the Ducati 959 in India. Here's how we expect it to be priced. from CarandBike - Latest News

Yamaha R1 Petronas MotoGP Replica Limited Edition Unveiled

Only 46 of the limited edition race replica bikes will be offered to customers in Europe. from CarandBike - Latest News

Honda Teases New 200 cc Motorcycle; Launch Soon

Honda Motorcycle Scooter India has teased a new 200 cc motorcycle and the company will launch the new bike on August 27, 2020. Here are the details. from CarandBike - Latest News

World Photography Day 2020: Top 10 Bike Photographs

On the occasion of world photography day 2020, we sift through mountains of motorcycle photographs shot over the years and bring you the top 10 motorcycle photographs, clicked by our talented camerapersons. from CarandBike - Latest News

Is A Smaller Yamaha Tenere 300 Adventure Bike In The Making?

If a Yamaha Tenere 300 is introduced, it will have the goods, and more, to take on rivals like the KTM 390 Adventure and the BMW G 310 GS. from CarandBike - Latest News

Ducati Panigale V2 India Launch Date Revealed

Ducati India has announced that it will launch the Ducati Panigale V2 in India on August 26, 2020. It will replace the Panigale 959 and will be Ducati's first BS6 compliant bike to be launched in the country. from CarandBike - Latest News

Updated Aprilia Tuono 1100 Revealed In Spy Shots

The updated Aprilia Tuono 1100 sports MotoGP-style wings, and a spy video shows the bike being tested at the Imola circuit in Spain. from CarandBike - Latest News

QJMotor SRB750 Adventure Bike Spotted On Test

The QJMotor SRB 750 is expected to share the engine and chassis with the upcoming Benelli TRK 800 due to be introduced later this year. from CarandBike - Latest News

2020 Triumph Street Triple R: 5 Things You Need To Know

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The 2020 Triumph Street Triple R has been finally launched in India priced at Rs. 8.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The new offering serves as the new entry-level version in the Street Triple family, positioned below the Street Triple RS middleweight naked motorcycle. The launch was much delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic and is the last of the four major launches that the company had announced in the past few months. The Triumph Street Triple R receives comprehensive upgrades of the older version it replaces and is one of the most sought-after street-fighters on sale right now. Here are five things you need to know about the 2020 Triumph Street Triple R. Also Read: Triumph Street Triple R Launched In India The LED position lamps offer a distinctive look to the front, while upgrades also include new side panels, shorter exhaust and red & silver decals 1. Styling The 2020 Triumph Street Triple R has seen extensive upgrades to induce a fresh look in the motorcycle. The most nota

Kawasaki Versys 650 BS6 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 6.79 Lakh

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India Kawasaki Motors has introduced the BS6 compliant Versys 650 middleweight tourer in the country. The 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 BS6 is priced at Rs. 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in a single Candy Lime Green shade. The new BS6 compliant version of the motorcycle gets a price hike of just Rs. 10,000 over the BS4 model and sports new graphics on the fuel tank. The motorcycle gets subtle improvements for the new model year, while power output has seen a marginal drop as the motor complies with the new emission regulations. Bookings for the new Versys 650 have commenced across dealerships for a token amount of Rs. 50,000 while deliveries are set to commence by the end of August 2020. Also Read: Unlock 1.0: Kawasaki Re-Opens Dealerships Across India The 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 BS6 continues to draw power from the 649 cc twin-cylinder engine that now develops 65 bhp at 8500 rpm and 61 Nm of peak torque available at 7000 rpm. In comparison, the BS4 version developed 68 bhp at

Indian Scout, Scout Bobber Recalled In The US

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Indian Motorcycle has issued a recall for certain Indian Scout and Indian Scout Bobber motorcycles in the US over an issue with the braking system. The American motorcycle brand is recalling as many as 2,742 motorcycles, and this is the third time a recall has been issued over what is seen as the same manufacturing issue with the braking system. The recall is over a manufacturing issue that allows air to get into the ABS components of the affected bikes, which may result in "possible reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash," the recall states. Also Read: Indian Scout Range Recalled In The US The recall also affects the Indian Scout Bobber The affected motorcycles include 1,268 Indian Scout motorcycles, and 1,474 Indian Scout Bobber bikes, which may have a small amount of air present in the braking system, which may cause a soft brake lever/pedal feel and a decrease in brake performance. Indian Motorcycle will notify owners, and Indian Motorcycle

Google Maps Now Supports CarPlay Dashboard

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Google has announced a slew of updates for its maps services on Apple's platforms - including support for CarPlay Dashboard and the Apple Watch. For the Apple Watch, this represents an about-turn for Google, while it doubles down on the ubiquity of Google Maps' cross-platform appeal. CarPlay Dashboard will enable users to have the turn-by-turn navigation interface appear alongside controls for music, podcasts, audiobooks amongst others. This is a more convenient interface as it allows users to have a map view in a large box on the left and the top right for turn-by-turn directions. Also Read: Apple TV+ To Telecast Adventure Bike Show 'Long Way Up' Featuring Ewan McGregor The new feature will be available on all CarPlay supported vehicles "In the CarPlay Dashboard, you can now switch or pause songs from your favourite media app, rewind or fast forward podcasts or audiobooks, or quickly check calendar appointments without ever leaving turn-by-turn navigation i

Triumph Street Triple R Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 8.84 Lakh

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Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the 2020 Triumph Street Triple R in the country. The new naked middleweight motorcycle is priced at Rs. 8.84 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it is positioned below the top-spec Triumph Street Triple RS , which is priced at Rs. 11.33 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company has already begun taking bookings for the Street Triple R at its showrooms for a token amount of Rs. 1 lakh. The Street Triple R replaces the Street Triple S, which was the base model, offered in India earlier. Also Read: Triumph Street Triple R Launch Highlights (The Triumph Street Triple R is the slightly more affordable variant in the Street Triple family) The Triumph Street Triple R uses the same 765 cc, in-line three-cylinder engine as the RS, but has a marginally lower state of tune. The Street Triple R makes 116 bhp at 12,000 rpm as opposed to 121 bhp at 11,750 rpm on the RS. The peak torque output stands at 79 Nm at 9,350 rpm, which is similar to the output on Street

2020 KTM RC 390 Spied Testing In Europe

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It is no secret that KTM is testing/developing an updated RC 390 and now spy shots of a test mule have surfaced on the internet. The new and updated RC 390 is likely to be revealed before the end of 2020 and we expect the new model to come to India sometime in the middle of next year. From the spy shots, it is certain that the RC 390 gets significant design updates which include a new headlight, a new front fairing and the LED daytime running lights placed at the edges of the fairing. The windscreen itself is bigger and should provide better protection at high speeds. Also Read: BS6 KTM 250 Duke Launched In India (The main frame and the rear sub-frame look to be new on the test mule. The seating position seems to be a little relaxed as well) The panels at the sides look to be new along with being sharper and the main frame and the rear sub-frame look like new units as well. The seat is lower, the footpegs have been re-positioned and the handlebar seems to be different as well.

BMW Motorrad Patents Reveal New Carbon Fibre Chassis

Latest patent images filed by BMW Motorrad reveal the German brand's next-generation frame that does away with a conventional swingarm pivot, and uses flexible carbon fibre instead. Latest patent images show that the swingarm will be integrated into the main chassis, getting rid of a swingarm pivot. The idea is that carbon fibre can be engineered to be rigid in one direction and flexible in another, so the design will allow the swingarm to bend to absorb bumps, but will not allow any lateral movement that may affect stability. A conventional spring and damper will still be used, allowing for suspension adjustability. Also Read: BMW Motorrad To Use Radar-Based Adaptive Cruise Control The design isn't completely new or radical, and has been used in race cars, which used the flexibility of carbon fibre in their suspension designs. Without pivots where the wishbone suspension is attached to the chassis, provides both strength and stiffness, but also reduces weight and improves a

2020 Triumph Street Triple R India Launch: Prices, Specifications, Images, Features

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Triumph Motorcycles India is all set to introduce the new Street Triple R street-fighter motorcycle in the country. The British bike maker had confirmed the new Triumph Street Triple R variant for India earlier this year and the model will be the new entry-level offering in the updated Street Triple family. The bike is an upgrade over the standard Street Triple S that was on sale previously and packs in better hardware and power as well. It is positioned below the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS launched earlier this year with more sophisticated hardware, more power and a higher price tag. Globally, the Street Triple R is positioned between the S and the RS models. Also Read: Triumph Street Triple R: Price Expectation In India The 2020 Triumph Street Triple R gets the new twin-pod LED headlamps differentiating it from the predecessor. The model also gets the distinctive new LED daytime running lights, redesigned tank shrouds and a reworked tail section, all of which offer a fresh loo

Triumph Street Triple R: Price Expectation In India

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The Triumph Street Triple R is the mid-spec variant of the Street Triple family, and will join the Street Triple RS as the two models on sale in India. The Street Triple R will replace the base Street Triple S, which used to be offered for India, along with the top-spec Street Triple RS. For 2020, Triumph India has decided to instead offer the Street Triple R and the top-spec RS variants. The new Street Triple R will be launched on August 11, 2020, and will be the more affordable model. The RS is priced at Rs. 11.33 lakh (Ex-showroom) and the Street Triple R is expected to be priced at around Rs. 9.75 lakh (Ex-showroom). Also Read: 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS Price Increased By Rs. 20,000 The Triumph Street Triple R has a slightly different state of tune on the 765 cc inline three-cylinder engine The Triumph Street Triple R has the same 765 cc, in-line, three-cylinder engine as the Street Triple RS, but with a slightly different state of tune, and makes marginally less power

Indian Motorcycle Reveals Roadmaster Dark Horse Jack Daniel's Edition

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Indian Motorcycle has once again teamed up with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, for the fifth special edition bike to come out of the partnership between the two brands. Indian joined hands with Klowck Werks Kustom Cycles to have the new limited edition motorcycle crafted like a bottle of Gentleman's Jack, which served as the inspiration for the build this year. The result is the limited edition motorcycle, the Jack Daniel's Limited Edition Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse. Only 107 of these motorcycles will be built and delivered to customers across the world. Also Read: Indian Motorcycle Teases Fifth Jack Daniel's Special Edition Bike The Special Edition bike debuts the new Pathfinder LED lights for Indian "We are honoured to continue our relationship with Jack Daniel's and Klock Werks and are excited to again celebrate American craftsmanship and ingenuity through this collaboration of three iconic American brands," said Reid Wilson, Vice President,

TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition Gets A New Colour Scheme

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TVS Motor Company has introduced the NTorq 125 Race Edition scooter in a new colour, which is yellow and black. The scooter with its new colour scheme is priced at Rs. 74,365 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The yellow and black colour combination actually includes matte black, metallic black and metallic yellow. The NTorq 125 Race Edition is also available in red and black. TVS has sold over five lakh units of the NTorq 125 till date. The BS6 TVS NTorq was launched earlier this year in March 2020. For 2020, the scooter gets Also Read: T VS NTorq 125 BS6 Gets A Price Hike (Apart from the new colour scheme, there are no other changes to the TVS NTorq 125 Race Edition scooter) The BS6 NTorq 125 now gets a fuel-injected 124.8 cc single-cylinder motor that makes 9.1 bhp at 7,000 rpm, just 0.1 bhp less than the BS4 model. The torque output stays the same at 10.5 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The engine continues to be paired with a CVT unit. The other update is that the fuel tank capacity goes up to 5.8-l

Ducati Global Sales Down 24 Per Cent In First Half Of 2020

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Ducati Motor Holding has reported a 24.2 per cent sales drop in the first six months of 2020, and for the second quarter of the year (April-June, 2020), Ducati sales were down 24.6 per cent. And the numbers point to a similar trend as displayed by other players in the industry. KTM's parent company Pierer Mobility has reported a sales decline of 33 per cent, Piaggio sales is down by 24.5 per cent, Harley-Davidson is down 27 per cent, and Indian Motorcycle is down by 24.5 per cent. So, Ducati's sales report isn't entirely unexpected, and is actually in line with other major brands, if not worse. Also Read: KTM Global Motorcycles Sales Hit In First Half Of 2020 The Ducati Panigale and SuperSport remained the least affected in sales in the first half of 2020 In all, Ducati delivered 24,032 motorcycles to customers worldwide, in the first half of 2020, compared to 31,722 motorcycles delivered in the same period a year ago. Hypermotard and Multistrada models seem to be th

One-Off BMW R 18 Dragster Unveiled

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BMW Motorrad recently took the wraps off the BMW R 18 Dragster, which was created by the renowned custom motorcycle designer, Roland Sands. The one-off BMW R 18 Dragster is a stripped down, tricked out version of the R 18 cruiser, which is meant to go fast on a drag strip. Sands says that the inspiration came from old muscle cars and the fact that his father used to be a drag racer back in the day. The design was first sketched on paper and then brought to life by Sands and his team. The whole process took about three and a half months after which the motorcycle was taken to a drag strip. Also Read: BMW R 18 Listed On India Website (The stock R 18 was stripped down, had its frame changed, rear suspension removed and got a new exhaust unit as well) In order to turn an R 18 into an R 18 Dragster, Roland Sands, removed the rear suspension completely and modified the frame. The fenders at the front and rear were modified too, using sheet metal, so as to offer less resistance and st

New Husqvarna Svartpilen Motorcycle Spied Testing In India

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A new Husqvarna Svartpilen motorcycle has been spied testing in Pune. Looking at the spy shots, we suspect it is the Svartpilen 200, based on the KTM 200 Duke . It gets the same styling bits as the Svartpilen 250 such as the flat, wide handlebar, dual-sport tyres wrapped on alloy wheels. While the Husqvarna 250 twins straddle the middle ground, introducing the 200 could help the company tap into a wider base, with a more affordable model. Husqvarna could also be testing the Svartpilen 401, based on the KTM 390 Duke. Also Read: KTM, Husqvarna Bikes Get Free Extended Warranty And RSA (The spyshot confirms it is a Svartpilen. It is difficult to ascertain the displacement of the test mule) The Svartpilen is Swedish for black arrow. It is basically a modern day neo-retro scrambler with a slightly upright stance and tyres that can handle the tarmac and mild off-road trails too. We expect the Svartpilen seen here on test, to have similar styling and capabilities. Expect the test mule

BS6 Harley-Davidson Street 750, Street Rod Prices Reduced By Up To Rs. 77,000

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Harley-Davidson has reduced the prices of the Street 750 motorcycle by Rs. 65,000. Prices for the BS6 Street 750 models started at Rs. 5.34 lakh earlier and now, the prices for the BS6 Harley-Davidson Street 750 now start at Rs. 4.69 lakh. The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the most affordable model from the company and the highest-selling Harley as well. The Street 750 in Vivid Black is priced at Rs. 4.69 lakh but in case you choose to buy the motorcycle in a single colour or a two-tone option, you will have to pay Rs. 4.81 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Also Read: BS6 Harley-Davidson Street 750, Street Rod Prices Revealed (The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the company's best-selling model in India) Similarly, the prices of the Harley-Davidson Street Rod have been reduced by up to Rs. 77,000 as well. The Street Rod in Vivid Black is now priced at Rs. 5.99 lakh instead of Rs. 6.55 lakh while single-colour and two-tone options are priced at Rs. 6.10 lakh instead o

BS6 TVS Radeon Receives A Price Hike Of Rs. 200

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The 2020 BS6 TVS Radeon was launched in April 2020 and the prices started at Rs. 58,992 and went up to Rs. 64,992. After a price hike of Rs. 750 in June 2020, TVS Motor Company has again increased the prices of the Radeon by Rs. 200, for all variants. There are three variants of the BS6 TVS Radeon on sale and the prices of the commuter motorcycle now start at Rs. 59,942 and go up to Rs. 65,942. Check out the variant-wise prices in the table below. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Also Read: BS6 TVS Radeon Gets A Price Hike Of Rs. 750 (The TVS Radeon BS6 makes 8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm of peak torque) BS6 TVS Radeon Variants Prices Base Edition Rs. 59,942 Commuter of the year - Drum Rs. 62,942 Commuter of the year - Disc Rs. 65,942 Also Read: BS6 TVS Radeon: All You Need To Know The motorcycle gets a 109.7 cc single-cylinder engine which is air-cooled. It makes 8.08 bhp at 7,350 rpm while peak torque output is 8.7 Nm at 4,500 rpm. The Radeon bike continues t

MotoGP: KTM Rookie Brad Binder Wins Czech GP, Takes First-Ever Win For The Team

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KTM rookie Brad Binder was the surprise package in the 2020 MotoGP Czech Grand Prix at the Brno Circuit. The rider not only managed to take his maiden win in the sport but also the first-ever for the Austrian factory team, beating Franco Morbidelli of Petronas Yamaha and Johann Zarco of Avintia Ducati. The unlikely top order was a shock to many as the crowd favourites, Fabio Quartararo of Petronas Yamaha, Maverick Vinales of Yamaha Racing and Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati struggled in the race. Also Read: MotoGP: Johann Zarco Takes Surprise Pole Position In Czech GP On the podium - Brad Binder, Franco Morbidelli and Johann Zarco Binder made his premier-class debut this season and dominated the race to take his first win in only his third MotoGP race by a lead of 5.266s. The race started with Zarco on pole after a superb qualifying followed by Quartararo. The Avintia rider though had a tough start that dropped him to P6, while Morbidelli used the opportunity to take the lead. Starti

MotoGP: Johann Zarco Takes Surprise Pole Position In Czech GP

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In a shocking turn do events, Avintia Ducati rider Johann Zarco secured a surprise pole position in the Czech Grand Prix at the Brno Circuit. The satellite team rider secured pole, amidst a late crash for Fabio Quartararo of Petronas Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo, who now starts at P2. Zarco's front row start does come as surprising with the rider been not rather neutral compared to the top performers since the start of the season. Joining Zarco and Quartararo on the front-row will be Franco Morbidelli of Petronas Yamaha. Also Read: MotoGP: Quartararo Wins Andalusia GP As Vinales & Rossi Take Podium Fabio Quartararo crashed in the closing stages of Q2 while attempting to set the fastest lap The early qualifying session was led by KTM's Pol Espargaro with a time of 1m55.990s, while current favourite Quartararo put on the best lap of 1m55.998s placing him second in the line-up. The rider attempted to break Espargaro's record in the closing stages of the qualifying

Exclusive: Indian FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 Carbon Launch Details Revealed

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Indian Motorcycle, one of the oldest American motorcycle brands, will introduce two more variants of its acclaimed Indian FTR 1200 street tracker motorcycle. Speaking to carandbike in an exclusive interaction, Lalit Sharma, Country Manager, Polaris India, the parent company of Indian Motorcycle, revealed that the brand will introduce new models by the end of the year. The Euro 5 compliant models, which will also meet the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations, will be introduced in India by the end of 2020. Also Read: Indian FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 Carbon Listed On Company's India Website (The Indian FTR 1200 Rally gets the same engine as the standard FTR 1200. No mechanical changes) Without getting into an actual date, Sharma confirmed however, that more variants of the Indian FTR 1200 family will definitely be introduced in India within 2020. Responding to a question whether early 2021 looks like a more realistic date, Sharma replied that the new models and variants w

Pre-Registered BS4 Indian FTR 1200 Bikes Still On Sale; Limited Stocks Left

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While mass-market two-wheeler brands have made the transition from BS4 to BS6 emission norms, the ride hasn't been as easy for a few premium motorcycle manufacturers. One of them being Indian Motorcycle! We recently had a chat with Lalit Sharma, Country Manager, Polaris, who confirmed to us that BS6 Indian Motorcycle models will be launched in India towards the end of the year. Biking enthusiasts, who are still looking to buy Indian FTR 1200 models, can do so. Indian has few (only in double digits) units left which are BS4 and have been pre-registered in the name of the company. All these motorcycles are 2019 BS4 models and were registered before the BS6 emission norms came into force on April 1, 2020. All motorcycles are registered in Haryana and the models will be shipped to the dealerships from where customers have booked the motorcycles. Also Read: Indian Motorcycle Announces Apple CarPlay Integration (Indian Motorcycle has a few pre-registered BS4 units of the Indian FT

2020 KTM 250 Duke: Top 7 Bikes You Can Buy At Similar Price

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The 2020 KTM 250 Duke not just meets the latest Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations, but also gets minor cosmetic updates, like a new LED headlight and new daytime running lights (DRLs), similar to the KTM 390 Duke. The 2020 KTM 250 Duke is priced at Rs. 2.09 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi), and comes in two new colours, Dark Galvano and Silver Metallic. The 250 Duke also gets dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS). The supermoto ABS mode disengages the ABS on the rear wheel and can be activated at the push of a button. The 249 cc, single-cylinder engine makes 29.6 bhp of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm, and the bike tips the scales with 171 kg kerb weight. The KTM 250 Duke has quite a few 250 cc rivals in its segment, but in terms of pricing, here's a list of what other bikes are available if you have the same budget. The KTM RC 200 has a smaller engine but has a sportier stance and full fairing, and is priced at Rs. 2.01 lakh KTM RC 20