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Gurugram-based Revolt Intellicorp has announced a price increase for its flagship offering - the RV400 electric motorcycle. The Revolt RV400 now witnesses a price hike of Rs. 5000, and has attributed it to rise in input costs. With the price hike, the e-motorcycle now costs Rs. 1.04 lakh, as opposed to the introductory price of Rs. 99,000 (ex-showroom). The Rs. 5000 price hike is for the one-time 'Cash Down' payment option, while buyers also need to pay a one-time booking amount of Rs. 3999 and the registration, insurance and 4G connectivity charges at actuals. Also Read: Revolt Intellicorp To Expand India Footprint The RV400 can be purchased via a one-time payment option or the monthly subscription plan Meanwhile, those opting for the subscription-based My Revolt Plan, the monthly fee remains unchanged at Rs. 3999, but the installment has gone up by one month, making it a 38-month payment period. Prices for the Revolt RV300 remain unchanged and costs Rs. 2999 per month...

The future of mobility is going electric, and the next big thing in electric mobility, at least in India, is going to be a number of electric scooters hitting the market. Now, even mainstream two-wheeler manufacturers are getting into the electric two-wheeler space. The TVS iQube is the company's new electric scooter, and joins a growing number of popular names like the Ather 450X, from EV start-up Ather Energy , and the Bajaj Chetak , in the electric scooter segment. Priced at Rs. 1.15 lakh (on-road, Bengaluru), the iQube is said to have been completely developed in-house at TVS Motor Company 's manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It's taken TVS close to two years to design and develop the iQube, and now we get a first taste of what it is, and how it rides. The iQube has been designed and developed in-house by TVS. Only the lithium-ion cells are sourced from Korea The iQube has some components sourced from outside, like the lithium ion cells for the battery,...

The Yamaha XSR 155 retro-styled motorcycle was launched in Indonesia last year, and now the company has introduced two new body kits. The new kits transform the XSR 155 into a cafe racer or a flat tracker. The neo-retro motorcycle is based on the Yamaha MT-15 , and the retro-styling is extremely likeable. The body kit includes 12 accessories that include cosmetic upgrades and bolt-on protective components. The body kits are priced between 120,000 and 950,000 Indonesian Rupiah (Rs. 600 and Rs. 4800). The accessories can be bought separately as well. Also Read: R15-Based Yamaha XSR155 Breaks Cover In Thailand The accessories list includes a blacked-out stainless steel radiator cover, machined bar end weights, oil plug cover, side covers set, radiator side guard, front brake reservoir cap, rear brake reservoir cap, smoked flyscreen, licence plate holder, side skid plate, fuel cap sticker, tank pad and a handlebar clamp. For the cafe racer kit, the XSR 155 gets a headlamp cowl and a sea...

A 250 cc offering from Bajaj Auto has been speculated for the longest time, and it was always thought of as the next big Pulsar. However, it is the Dominar family that will grow soon with a younger sibling and this is the Dominar 250. The Bajaj Dominar 250 was spotted testing on a number of occasions in the past and the nameplate has now been confirmed by the manufacturer. As the name suggests, along with the test mules, the Dominar 250 is the smaller capacity offering sharing the same underpinnings as the Dominar 400 and will borrow its powertrain from the KTM 250 Duke. The bike will make its official debut in March this year, and we expect the launch to follow soon either towards the end of next month or by April 2020. The Bajaj Dominar 250 brings the manufacturer back to its competitive roots in terms of pricing, something that went missing with the Dominar 400 post the 2019 update and now the BS6 version. The new offering is expected to use the same design and underpinnings as the...

Hero MotoCorp is strengthening its BS6 portfolio with new launches and the latest model to get the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms upgrade is the Hero Super Splendor . The 125 cc motorcycle gets a BS6 compliant engine along with upgrades to the brakes, suspension and dimensions. Plus, the motorcycle also gets a new colour scheme and is available in two variants. The BS6 Hero Super Splendor continues to get Hero's i3S or 'idle start stop system' technology as well. Here's everything you need to know about the updated BS6 Hero Super Splendor. Also Read: BS6 Hero Super Splendor Launched In India Engine The 125 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine gets is now BS6 compliant and is fitted with XSens technology, which is said to offer a better ride and decent performance. The engine makes 19 per cent more power which is 10.73 bhp at 7,500 rpm and has peak torque output of 10.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The motorcycle gets an all-new 5-speed gearbox and Hero's i3S system as well,...

Hero MotoCorp has introduced the BS6 compliant Super Splendor 125 in India. The 2020 Hero Super Splendor 125 is priced from Rs. 67,300 for the self-drum alloy wheel variant, going up to Rs. 70,800 ( all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the range-topping self-disc alloy version. The new Super Splendor BS6 is about Rs. 5500 more expensive than the BS4 model and joins the company's recently updated range of products in the new BS6 era. The manufacturer introduced the BS6 versions of the Passion Pro and the Glamour earlier this month at Hero World 2020,  while the Pleasure+ 110, Destini 125, Maestro Edge 125, Splendor+ among others were upgraded much earlier. Hero says it has stopped production of BS4 models and is now manufacturing only BS6 two-wheelers. Commenting on the Super Splendor BS6, Malo Le Masson, Head - Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, "The Super Splendor has remained one of the most popular motorcycles in India and we are sure this trend will get further s...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has updated its popular-selling Unicorn motorcycle to the BS6 emission norms. The 2020 Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 is priced from Rs. 93,593 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and gets a steep hike in prices by about Rs. 13,500 over the outgoing Unicorn 150 ABS. Honda has rebranded the motorcycle to just the 'Unicorn' denoting that only a single version will be on offer. This means the Unicorn's 150 cc engine will be discontinued and the bike has been upgraded to the 160 cc power mill. The current CB Unicorn 160 also gets discontinued as a result, which featured a more premium design and a more powerful engine. The new Unicorn 160 BS6 not only gets an updated engine but revised styling, improved comfortability, and finally, an engine kill switch. Also Read: Honda Sells Over 3 Lakh BS6 Two-Wheelers In India Speaking on the launch, Minoru Kato, President, CEO & Managing Director, HMSI said, "Unicorn was the first motorcycle introduced by Honda i...

Eicher Motors, Royal Enfield 's parent company, has reportedly filed trademark applications for two potential models with the European Union Intellectual Property Office for use on "motorcycles; parts and fittings therefore," as well as for various apparel and merchandise. The latest news comes just a couple of months after Royal Enfield filed trademarks for two new names - Sherpa and Hunter. So, it would be safe to assume that at least four new motorcycles are in the pipeline from Royal Enfield, apart from model upgrades among the existing line-up to meet the latest Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations. Also Read: Royal Enfield Trademarks Sherpa, Hunter Names The Flying Flea was pressed into service in World War II The Flying Flea name is taken from Royal Enfield's rich heritage, more specifically to the brand's British roots during World War II. The Flying Flea, officially the Royal Enfield WD/RE did active duty in the early 1940s during World War I...

The Yamaha Tenere 700 may not be on sale in India and the US, but looks like Yamaha is already planning to introduce a new 'Rally' version of the popular adventure bike. Currently, Yamaha only offers one variant of the Tenere 700, but with optional accessory packs for customers to customiise the bike according to their individual tastes. But now, Yamaha may be looking to introduce an all-new variant, as suggested by latest documents. According to a media report, Yamaha has already received type approval in Europe for a Rally version of the twin-cylinder middleweight adventure bike. The Tenere 700's design is inspired by Yamaha's factory rally bikes Yamaha offers two accessory packs for the Tenere 700 currently - a touring-oriented Explorer Pack, and a more off-road oriented Rally Pack. Unlike these packs which are bolt-on accessory packages, the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally has its own model designation, to be called internally as the XTZ690D-B. Considering type approva...

TVS Motor Company , one of India's leading exporters of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, has entered into a partnership with Motomundo SA, one of the largest business groups in Honduras. As part of the partnership, Motomundo SA will facilitate the sales and service of TVS products across all Motomundo stores in Honduras in a phase-wise manner. Motomundo stores will start with an exclusive outlet for TVS Motor Company, and within a year, plans to expand to three exclusive stores in the country. TVS Motor Company will be present in 40 Motomundo outlets and over 25 dealers across Honduras. The company will also operate 25 service outlets to ensure complete service and spares support. The range of TVS two-wheeler offerings will be supplemented with attractive retail finance schemes. "We are delighted to partner with Motomundo SA, to expand our presence in Honduras. Motomundo SA shares our values of maintaining high quality of service and transparency across operations. At TVS Mot...

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird is going through an overhaul and there have been several spy shots in the past to provide a glimpse of what we can expect from the all-new motorcycle. The Thunderbird is a touring legend in the Royal Enfield line-up, and upgrades will be comprehensive. We now hear that the changes won't be limited to just mechanicals and design, the motorcycle could get a new nameplate as well. Recent reports suggest that the new generation Thunderbird could be badged as the 'Royal Enfield Meteor' with the launch expected in the second half of 2020. Also Read: Royal Enfield Meteor Nameplate Could Be Revived; Trademarked In Europe The new Royal Enfield Thunderbird is likely to be built on the new J architecture from the company From what we know so far, Royal Enfield is developing its next generation of motorcycles on a new, modular J platform. The Thunderbird replacement is reportedly codenamed J1C0 and will go on to underpin the replacements for the B...

Triumph Motorcycles may be working on updating the top-of-the-line Triumph Tiger 1200, after introducing the new Triumph Tiger 900. Latest spy shots from Europe show an advanced prototype of what is likely to be the 2021 Triumph Tiger 1200, which will likely get significant upgrades in performance and capability, with many new features to improve its off-road potential. Like the Tiger 900, the spy shots reveal a more leaner and slender profile of the new Tiger 1200, and it will likely lose some mass and get some new hardware and features to make it a more capable machine than it ever was. Also Read: 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 First Ride Review The updated 2021 Triumph Tiger 1200 looks slimmer, and will likely come with an all-new engine, with a lighter kerb weight While the Triumph Tiger 800 range has now transitioned to the Tiger 900 range for 2020, with two broad variants - the GT and Rally, the new Tiger 900 lost weight, got more suspension travel and an updated and slightly bigg...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced selling over 3 lakh BS6 compliant vehicles in India, in the last 5 months. The company began selling BS6 models in India in September 2019, with the Activa 125, and currently, it offers five BS6 compliant models - the Activa 125, Activa 6G, and Dio scooters, along with the Shine and SP 125 motorcycles. Furthermore, Honda Two-Wheelers has also announced that all its four factories in India have completed 100 per cent transition to BS6 production, a month before the official deadline of April 1, 2020. The Honda Activa 125 was the first BS6 model from the company and it was launched in September 2019 Talking about the sales milestone, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, "Honda was the first two-wheeler manufacturer to lead the BS6 transition almost 6 months ahead of the deadline. Over 3 lakh customers are now experiencing 'A Quiet Revolution...

The KTM 200 Duke was the motorcycle which started the whole "Ready to Race" KTM revolution in India, back in 2012. Yes, it was the first KTM motorcycle to be launched in India, and till date, has been one of the highest-selling KTM motorcycles in the Indian market. The last time around the KTM 200 Duke got an update was in 2017, to meet the then Bharat Stage IV emission regulations, with new colours and graphics. And now, with the latest BS6 emission regulations coming into effect from April 1, 2020, KTM India decided to also give the 200 Duke a much needed facelift. The 2020 KTM 200 Duke is a bigger bike, with styling now more in line with the KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke This time around, the 2020 KTM 200 Duke gets a thorough cosmetic makeover, with design and styling which is more in line with its bigger siblings, the KTM 250 Duke, and the KTM 390 Duke. While the bike is now bigger in terms of dimensions, it's also heavier than the outgoing model. But KTM has man...

The Hero Glamour is one of the highest-selling 125 cc motorcycles in India, and one of Hero MotoCorp 's leading sales volumes earners. The 2020 Hero Glamour gets updated to meet the upcoming Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations, but the new Glamour is not just an updated model, but a completely new motorcycle, with a new engine, new chassis and updated styling. The latest generation Hero Glamour BS6 model is offered in two variants, with prices starting at Rs. 68,900 (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Also Read: All You Need To Know About the 2020 Hero Passion Pro 2020 Hero Glamour gets an all-new engine, and new chassis and updated suspension We have had the opportunity to take the all-new Glamour for a brief spin at the test track at Hero's Global Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur. It was a brief first ride, to get a sense of how the new Glamour feels, so we'll reserve our detailed observations till we get the bike for a longer time, for a full review....

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is the entry-level model in the Softail family, and has been launched in the US, UK and Australia, but so far, Harley-Davidson India has yet to make any announcement of the model's introduction in India. The Softail Standard is powered by Harley-Davidson's Milwaukee-Eight 107 v-twin engine, with the 'big twin' displacing 1,750 cc, and producing 145 Nm of peak torque. The Softail Standard is, in a way, Harley-Davidson's answer to the growing number of Bobber-style models from manufacturers such as Triumph and Indian Motorcycle. Mini ape-hanger type handlebar with a single round headlight gives the H-D Softail Standard classic appeal The 1,750 cc v-twin is blacked out, with chrome accents, and dual shotgun exhausts. It's a single-seat Bobber-styled motorcycle, with steel spoked rims with a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear combination, and a single seat with an exposed rear fender. The high 'ape-hanger' type hand...

The all-new Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin was unveiled in September 2019 and now it will finally be launched in India on March 5, 2020. The new motorcycle gets multiple updates including a major update to the engine along with a new look too. The overhaul includes a revised fairing and a lighter frame. There are two variants, the Africa Twin and the Africa Twin Adventure Sports, which is the long-distance touring model. It remains to be seen whether Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches both models or just the Africa Twin. This time, India could also get the Africa Twin with a manual gearbox along with the DCT automatic gearbox. (The 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin was first introduced in Europe and its India launch will be on March 5, 2020) The biggest update to the 2020 Africa Twin is to the engine. It now displaces 1,084 cc instead of 999 cc and offers 7 per cent more torque along with 6 per cent more peak power. The basic architecture of the engine has been retained, bu...

British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles is planning to move most of its motorcycle manufacturing outside of the UK, to the brand's manufacturing facility in Thailand. So far, 90 per cent of Triumph motorcycle models are already built at the Thailand facility, with just the Triumph Speed Triple and the Triumph Tiger 1200 being built at the brand's factory in Hinckley, UK. Production is expected to be moved to Thailand from mid-2020, but UK production will continue; around 4,500 motorcycles will continue to be built at Hinckley, after all mass production is moved abroad. Special edition models like the Triumph Rocket III TFC and other Triumph Factory Custom models will continue to be built in the UK Only the high-end Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) models, none of which are offered on sale in India, and selected other special build projects will be carried out from the Hinckley facility. With most of the manufacturing of mass production models moving abroad, there i...

The KTM 390 Duke needs no introduction. If there was to be a cult performance bike made in India in this millennium so far, the 390 Duke has to be it! It made performance motorcycling accessible and affordable in India, and it's got a fantastic fan following, around the world. A combination of phenomenal performance and handling, combined with a price tag, which isn't astronomical, and also being easy on the pocket to maintain, the KTM 390 Duke is fantastic value for money! And now, the 2020 KTM 390 Duke gets updated to meet the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations, but it also gets new colours, as well as a standard up/down quickshifter. So, how much has changed? Let's get into it, then. The KTM 390 Duke now meets the BS6 emission regulations, gets new colours, and a standard quickshifter What's new? The engine technically hasn't gone through that many changes or has been changed for the updated 390 Duke to meet the new emission norms. The good news is...