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2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Launched; Priced At Rs. 1.21 Lakh

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Royal Enfield has updated the brand's official website with prices of its most affordable motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. The updated motorcycles had already reached Royal Enfield dealerships before the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic was announced. The updated bike, which now meets the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations, gets electronic fuel injection (EFI) instead of the carbureted engine of the outgoing model. The main differences between the Bullet X 350 and the Bullet 350 is in colours and decals. Also Read: Royal Enfield Invokes Force Majeure On Case To Case Basis The Bullet X 350 gets a blacked out engine and wheels, as well as a Royal Enfield decal on the fuel tank The Royal Enfield Bullet X 350 gets a blacked out engine and blacked out wheels, along with a different 'Royal Enfield' decal on the fuel tank, instead of the 3D emblem, along with the signature, hand-painted 'Madras stripes' on the standard Bullet 350...

Coronavirus Lockdown: Top 10 Motorcycle Video Reviews To Watch

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The coronavirus pandemic may be spreading at an alarming rate across the world. And right now, the sensible thing to do is stay at home, work from home, pick up a new hobby, brush up on old ones, and generally make the most of your time. Like some of us though, if you've been feeling restless and dying to head outdoors and ride motorcycles, here are a few motorcycle videos, which we really enjoyed shooting. From 125 cc commuter motorcycles, modern classic motorcycles to adventure bikes, this list has it all. 1. Yamaha MT-15 The flat handlebar, and upright riding position of the MT-15 is instantly likeable The Yamaha MT-15 is naked version of the premium 150 cc Yamaha YZF-R15, but it's lighter, with slightly better mid-range performance than the R15. It looks mean, muscular, and robust, and definitely boasts of street presence. We had fun riding the MT-15 at the Buddh International Circuit. 2. Hero XPulse 200 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan The Himalayan is significantly m...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R Race Edition Unveiled

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Kawasaki has unveiled a new race edition model of the Kawasaki ZX-25R, built to compete in a Japanese one-make series in 2021, and sporting a host of performance parts, including lightweight carbon fibre components and bodywork. The frame and swingarm have carbon fibre covers lending the custom race edition a high quality finish and premium look. The race-spec model also loses street components like all lights, as well as number plate and mirrors. A gloss black paint across the bodywork, complemented by lightweight carbon fibre fairings will certainly make the quarter-litre sportbike light, agile and fast, and promise to be quite an entertaining package on a racetrack. Also Read: Kawasaki ZX-25R To Have A 17,500 rpm Redline The Kawasaki ZX-25R Race Edition features carbon fibre fairings, carbon covers on the frame and swingarm The fuel tank, airbox, subframe, seat unit, fairings are all custom units, as well as the carbon covers on the frame and swingarm. Dunlop race-spec tyres ...

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade Wins Red Dot Design Award

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Honda's flagship CBR, the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP has won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the motorcycle category. The award was handed to the team behind the new Fireblade, a motorcycle designed by experts in sketch design, clay modeling and digital simulation who were in near-constant communication with each other. With a continuous, feedback loop to create the maximum effect in the shortest possible development time, the team also drew on experience from Honda Racing Corporation's inputs, when it came to the bike's aerodynamic winglets and fairing design. Also Read: Ducati Diavel 1260 Wins 2019 Red Dot Design Award New Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP features Brembo Stylema brakes "The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP was developed to win races in any category - from club racing to international competition. Its design and styling are led by that philosophy - with every part and every detail designed with speed, performance and aerodynamic efficiency in mi...

Honda CB-F Concept: All You Need To Know

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With the 2020 Osaka Motorcycle Show and the 2020 Tokyo Motor Show being cancelled due to the Coronavirus crisis which has gripped the world, Honda Motorcycles revealed its latest concept, the CB-F digitally, at the Honda Virtual Motorcycle Show. The company will be showcasing over 20 motorcycles digitally, on its Japanese website after the two Japanese motor shows for 2020 were cancelled. The Honda CB-F is a neo-retro motorcycle and from the looks of it, seems ready for production as well. We tell you everything you need to know about the new concept motorcycle from Honda Japan. Also Read: Honda CB-F Concept Digitally Revealed (Honda CB-F Concept Revealed)   Styling Like we said, the Honda CB-F motorcycle is a bike with neo-retro styling and Honda says that it is inspired by the Honda CB900F (Honda CB750F in Japan). The idea was to revisit Honda's CB series of sportbikes which recently completed 60 years. Plus, the CB900F was the motorcycle which had an important part to ...

Suzuki Katana Unveiled In New Colours

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The coronavirus pandemic may have led to the cancellation of the Tokyo and Osaka motorcycle shows, but Suzuki has showcased refreshed models in the firm's own virtual show. Suzuki was to showcase new colour schemes for the new Suzuki Katana, and the new paint options certainly give fresh appeal to the Katana, from the silver and black options offered so far. Suzuki's virtual show demonstrates two new colours for the Katana, and the bike does look very nice in the new shades. Also Read: Suzuki Katana Wins Best Bike Of Show At Auto Expo 2020 The new Matte Black shade with contrasting gold wheels, gives fresh appeal to the Suzuki Katana The first colour is candy red, with colour-matched wheels and contrasting gold-coloured bars and forks. With the new paint, the Katana seems to have been transformed dramatically, from what used to be a largely monochrome paint scheme when it was unveiled. The second new colour option is matte black that distinguishes itself from the existin...

2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Spotted On Test

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A new KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has been spotted on test and seems to get a few cosmetic and mechanical updates, borrowed from the 2020 KTM Super Duke R. From the looks of the spy shots, the updated machine seems to sport a revised chassis as well as a new Euro 5-compliant engine. The trellis frame on the updated bike appears to have changed from the centralized three-pronged structure of the first two GT models. The new chassis design uses the engine as a stressed member to increase torsional stiffness. Also Read: 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Revealed New sub-frame, new chassis, swingarm all borrowed from KTM Super Duke R Towards the rear of the bike is a new subframe, the new GT also appears to use a new subframe, which will likely be more pillion-friendly, and will also be useful to mount heavy luggage for long-distance touring. The new 1290 Super Duke GT will also feature the Super Duke R's swingarm, which is now 15 per cent stiffer than the old unit, and will have a pivot 5 ...

Coronavirus Lockdown: Hero MotoCorp Invokes Force Majeure; Suspends Payments To Suppliers

With unprecedented Coronavirus crisis hitting the auto sector hard, it is becoming difficult for manufacturers to maintain business and liquidity as sales are now at a complete standstill. Hero MotoCorp , India's biggest two-wheeler company, has invoked Force Majeure and has decided to suspend payments to its vendors/suppliers amidst the Coronavirus lockdown as the company does not see any receivables coming in, a report in ET Auto said. The company has over 1 lakh units of BS4 two-wheelers lying at its dealerships across India and all dealerships will be under lockdown till April 14, 2020. Also, it is unclear whether Force Majeure will be applicable after the lockdown is lifted. Also Read: Royal Enfield Invokes Force Majeure; Suspends Payments To Select Vendors "In this situation, we are left with no other option but to invoke force majeure and regret to inform that HMCL will not be in a position to meet all its obligations," the company said in a letter to its suppli...

Cleveland Cyclewerks Unveils Falcon Electric Motorcycle

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Remember Cleveland Cyclewerks? The American motorcycle company had announced its foray in the Indian market at the 2018 Auto Expo but ended up winding up operations sometime last year after a really short stint. The company continues to operate in the US though and has now introduced a new electric motorcycle called the Falcon. The new Cleveland Cyclewerks Falcon offers a futuristic look while continuing to be a small displacement electric bike. The new e-bike is being offered in two variants - the Falcon 01 that conforms to the moped laws in the US, while there's the more powerful Falcon BLK that packs in a larger battery pack and a higher top speed as well. Also Read: Auto Expo 2018: Cleveland Cyclewerks Forays Into The Indian Market The Falcon 01 has the top speed capped to meet the local e-bike and e-moped laws in the US The Cleveland Cyclewerks Falcon 01 and the BLK offers a rugged yet futuristic look with a flat seat, angular design and LED headlamps. The minimal desig...

Coronavirus Lockdown: Royal Enfield Invokes Force Majeure; Suspends Payments To Select Vendors

One can see that the Coronavirus Pandemic has thrown the Indian economy into disarray. Almost all vehicle manufacturers have shut down their operations and dealerships have shuttered amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. With all businesses coming to a grinding halt, auto manufacturers are invoking the 'Force Majeure' clause and have suspended payments to vendors. One of the companies doing so is Royal Enfield, belonging to Eicher Motors. Royal Enfield has invoked Force Majeure and has said that it will suspend payments, according to a report in Economic Times. "While we are all together in this, we have no choice but to declare this as 'Force Majeure' and suspend any/all our contractual obligations," Royal Enfield said in a circular that was sent to a few of its suppliers last week. The company clarified that it has not postponed or suspended any payment for materials and goods which have already been supplied. Same goes for services rendered. With its regular ...

BS4 Discounts On TVS Bikes & Scooters: Offers Up To Rs. 11,000 On Apache RR310, NTorq, Jupiter & XL100 Moped

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The Honorable Supreme Court on Friday passed a judgement easing the March 31, deadline for the sale of the remaining BS4 vehicles. The automakers breathed a sigh of relief as the apex court decided to give an extension of 10 days for selling the BS4 vehicles. As the entire country is facing a lockdown to contain Coronavirus outbreak, the court decided to give dealers a slight extension in the deadline. However, the judgement came with some conditions wherein only BS4 vehicles can be sold for 10 days once the lockdown comes to an end. This means the BS4 vehicles will have to be registered before April 30, 2020. Interestingly, the dealers can sell only 10 per cent of unsold BS4 inventory. Also Read :  Coronavirus Pandemic: TVS Pledges Rs. 25 Crore to PM Relief Fund For Battling COVID-19 TVS Apache RR 310 is also offered with a discount of up to Rs 11,000  Several manufacturers and dealers are giving big discounts on the BS4 models to clear out the inventory ahead of the ne...

Coronavirus Pandemic To Hit Global Motorcycle Industry

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The global coronavirus pandemic is set to hit economies of several countries hard, and there are already fears of a recession, possibly even worse than the 2008 global economic recession. With restricted movement of populations around the world, as well as complete lockdown in several countries, including India, the manufacturing sector is likely to be affected by the economic fallout from the pandemic, and worse affected will be the auto sector. While health, medical services, basic essentials and employment will be of foremost interest, buying a bike, (or a car), will be quite lower down the priority list at the moment. Also Read: Hero MotoCorp Shuts Down Global Manufacturing Facilities Consumer sentiment around the world is expected to be low, even after the COVID-19 pandemic Even when the world does emerge out of the coronavirus crisis, consumer sentiment will be low, and from all indications, the global motorcycle and two-wheeler industry will be hit hard. The impact may be...

Coronavirus Crisis: Government Asks Automobile Companies To Manufacture Ventilators

Fighting the CoronaVirus disease isn't an easy task and the Union Government is using all the possible resources in making the necessary equipment available as early as possible. As Automobile manufacturers have had to stop production in their respective plants they have now been roped in by the Health Ministry to manufacture Ventilators and make them available as early as possible for use. The Ministry says many automakers are already working towards this end and supplies are expected to begin shortly. Also Read: Mahindra Makes Ventilator Prototype In 48 Hours #IndiaFightsCorona : #CoronaVirusUpdates Automobile manufacturers have been asked to manufacture #ventilators and are working towards this end. @PMOIndia @NITIAayog @drharshvardhan @FordaIndia @nppa_india @AIIMSRDA @IMAIndiaOrg @Pharmadept @TexMinIndia — Ministry of Health ???????? #StayHome #StaySafe (@MoHFW_INDIA) March 30, 2020 Some of India's biggest Automobile manufacturers have already shared over t...

Aprilia Tuono 125 Listed On India Website; Will Rival The KTM 125 Duke

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Aprilia India has listed the Tuono 125 on its website, starting a series of speculations that the motorcycle could make its way to the market this year. The Aprilia Tuono 125 is the brand's entry-level semi-naked performance motorcycle aimed at the A2 licence holders in Europe. In India, it would be an ideal competitor to the KTM 125 Duke and boasts of some impressive performance figures as well. Aprilia though is yet to confirm any details about the Tuono 125 making its way to India. The motorcycle wasn't on display at the recently concluded 2020 Auto Expo either unlike the SXR 160 maxi-scooter, which does raise our doubts on the bike being launched this year. Also Read: Aprilia SXR 160 Maxi Scooter Unveiled At 2020 Auto Expo Nevertheless, we would like to see the Aprilia Tuono 125 here. The bike draws power from a 124.2cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected single cylinder engine that develops about 14.5 bhp and 11 Nm of peak torque. These are specs for the European ver...

Online Coronavirus Bike Build-Off Organised By Roland Sands Design

American custom bike building and design firm Roland Sands Design, has organised an online bike build-off, a global contest open to all two-wheeled projects from around the world. Started as a means to combat the coronavirus lockdown and quarantine around the world, Roland Sands Design has teamed up with several sponsors, to kick-start a quarantine build-off competition. According to Roland Sands, founder of Roland Sands Design, it is a worldwide competition and anybody in the world can participate, as long as the build is on two-wheels; there are no rules, as such. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Withdraws Financial Forecasts For 2020 "What are you gonna do, when there's nothing to do? Why not build a motorcycle? This is the time to get after those projects we've been meaning to get around to since the entire motorcycle community is on collective pause," said Roland Sands of Roland Sands Design. The competition will be open till mid-May, and the date may be revised ac...

Hero MotoCorp To Take Care Of Unsold BS4 Stock

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As per a report from PTI, Hero MotoCorp , the biggest two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has over 1 lakh units of BS4 two-wheelers with its dealerships across India. In a digital town-hall meeting, Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp said that the company will take care of the unsold BS4 inventory lying with dealers. He said that the dealerships will not have to suffer due to unsold BS4 inventory. One of the dealers who attended the Town-hall meeting confirmed the same as well. Dr. Munjal said that teams at Hero MotoCorp are working tirelessly to find ways and means to absorb or utilise unsold BS4 stocks and will connect with Hero dealers on this very soon. "I stay firm on my own personal commitment and that of the organisation - to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of each one of you," Dr Munjal told the dealers.  (Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, has assured his dealers that the unsold BS4 stock will be taken care of) The 21-day lockdown period will end...

Coronavirus Pandemic: TVS Pledges Rs. 25 Crore to PM Relief Fund For Battling COVID-19

TVS Motor Company has announced that it will donate Rs. 25 crore to the PM Relief Fund (PM-CARES) for battling Coronavirus pandemic in India. This is in addition to the Rs. 30 crore that Srinivasan Services Trust (TVS' CSR arm) and Sundaram Clayton Ltd had already committed earlier. The funding will come through Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. and will include measures ranging from manufacturing and supplying supportive equipment such as masks, to providing cooked meals to those on the frontline, battling COVID-19. Also Read: TVS & Sundaram Clayton Pledge Rs. 30 Crore To Fight COVID-19 "The COVID-19 pandemic marks an unprecedented time in modern history and it will require the best of humanity to overcome the battle. We applaud the Govt's strong resolve and numerous actions to fight this. Now, more than ever, it requires all of us to cooperate and support each other as a nation,'' said Venu Srin...

Coronavirus Pandemic: Yamaha India Extends Warranty & Service Period For Customers

India Yamaha Motor has announced that it will be extending the warranty and service period for its customers amidst the nationwide lockdown. The decision has been made to facilitate those customers that have warranties expiring during the lockdown and may not be able to avail warranty benefits during the said period. The initiative is part of Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care approach, and the benefits will extend for an additional 60 days, which is until June 2020. As part of the Quality Care approach, Yamaha will extend three services that were scheduled between March 15 to April 15, 2020. Customers that had a free service during this period will be able to avail it till June this year. Similarly, the normal warranty on a vehicle and the extended warranty have also been extended for the next two months. Customers with annual maintenance contracts will also be able to avail these benefits. Yamaha says it has informed the dealer principles pan India to pass the benefits to customers with...

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Spied Undisguised; Confirms New Nameplate

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The Royal Enfield Meteor is a nameplate that has been under speculation for a while now. However, the latest spy images of the upcoming motorcycle have now confirmed that Royal Enfield 's all-new motorcycle will be called the Meteor 350. The new motorcycle is likely to replace the Thunderbird 350 in the company's line-up, while the Thunderbird 500 will be discontinued in India. The undisguised images come from Kutch, Gujarat where the bike was spotted supposedly during a TVC shoot. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be based on the new J1D platform developed by the company and was scheduled to be launched towards the end of April this year, but could see a delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic. (The Meteor 350 is likely to replace Thunderbird 350 in the company's line-up) The Royal Enfield Meteor traces its name back to a motorcycle that was sold in the RE line-up during the 1950s. The company is known for reviving its nameplates of the past and that seems to be the cas...

Supreme Court Order On Sale Of BS4 Vehicles: All You Need To Know

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Recently, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), easing the March 31 deadline for sale of BS4 vehicles. Previously the apex court had declined to even hear FADA's appeal, however, with the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, dealers were stuck with a huge number of BS4 inventory and no way to clear them before March 31. Furthermore, some customers had bought BS4 vehicles but were not able to register it due to the 21-day lockdown. So, on Friday, March 27, 2020, the Supreme Court heard FADA's appeal and given the special circumstances, has offered an extension of 10 days , post the end of the ongoing 21-day lockdown period, to sell BS4 vehicles. Here's everything you need to know about the Supreme Court's ruling on the sale of BS4 vehicles. FADA lawyers presented the case in a Video Conference (VC) hearing, which was conducted in front of Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Deepak Gupta. FADA argued that 15...

Harley-Davidson Withdraws Its Financial Forecasts For 2020 Due To Coronavirus Disruption

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Harley-Davidson has withdrew its financial forecasts as the coronavirus outbreak hurts its supply chain and warned further disruptions could dent its ability to supply and sell motorcycles. Last week, Harley said it would shut the majority of the production at its facilities in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, starting March 18 through March 29 , after an employee tested positive for the virus at its Wisconsin facility. The Harley-Davidson facilities temporarily suspending production include - Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Tomahawk Operations in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and York Vehicle Operations in Pennsylvania. Also Read: Ducati Extends Production Shutdown Over Coronavirus Last week, the company also asked all its non-critical employees at its headquarters and Production Development Centre in Milwaukee to work remotely till the end of March, whether that will continue or not is yet to be known. Furthermore, Harley-Davidson has also announced working wi...

Coronavirus Pandemic: TVS And Sundaram-Clayton To Spend Rs. 30 Crore To Curb Spread

TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. (SCL) have announced that they will spend Rs. 30 crore to support the nationwide efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The funding will come through Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. and will include measures ranging from manufacturing and supplying supportive equipment such as masks, to providing cooked meals to those in the frontline - from healthcare workers to police officers. Also Read: Coronavirus Impact: TVS Motor Company Shuts Down Plants Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company , said, "This is an unprecedented crisis that requires all of us to cooperate and support each other as a nation. Our priority is to help the government efforts to contain and mitigate the effects of this pandemic. Also Read: Bajaj Group Commits Rs. 100 Crore To Fight COVID-19 The first phase of the program is underway and SST has supplied 10 tractors fitted with disinfectant spray a...

Fiat 500e Unveiled Online In Milan During Coronavirus Outbreak; Bookings Open

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In today's day and age, the virtual world and social media have taken precedence over everything else. No wonder a lot of automotive manufacturers are moving to that platform to unveil their cars and bikes. But it comes in handy during the coronavirus pandemic where social distancing is the need of the hour. The all-electric Fiat 500e that now steps into its third-generation was supposed to break cover at the Geneva Motor Show which had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. So, the Italian carmaker took to online streaming channels and social media to unveil the car.  Also Read:   Fiat Chrysler Automobile To Produce Face Masks In Asia The Fiat 500e gets new LED headlights fringed with DRLs. First things first, the original design and silhouette of the Fiat 500 is retained and the major differentiation is the new grille. Wait! Actually there is no radiator grille, in fact, it's one of the sexiest looking models without ...

Coronavirus Lockdown: Hyundai Orders Advanced COVID-19 Testing Kits For India

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The fight with the coronavirus is a tough one and we need all the help we can get. For its part, Hyundai India, through its CSR arm, Hyundai Motor India Foundation, has announced placing an immediate order for COVID-19 Advanced Diagnostic Testing Kits from South Korea. These special diagnostic kits are claimed to be highly accurate, and Hyundai says they can help serve over 25000 People. Once the company receives the shipment, the kits will be distributed in consultation with Centre and State Governments to the hospitals in affected areas. Commenting on the initiative, SS Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India said, " Hyundai as a responsible and caring brand has always been at the forefront in community services. As part of our global direction - 'Progress for Humanity', Hyundai is committed to support the Government of India's spirited fight against the COVID-19 crisis. Our contribution towards supplies of Advanced Diagnostic testing kits will help over 25000 Peopl...

SIAM Welcomes 3-Month EMI Holiday On Vehicles, Hopes Banks Reduce Rates

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Battles are being fought against the deadly Coronavirus on multiple fronts. While the Government has announced several health measures there's also a huge impact on the economy owing to the 3-week lockdown. Just a day after the Finance Minister announced a Rs. 1.7 lakh crore stimulus package to help ease the distress on the economy, the Reserve Bank of India today came out with its own set of measures of aid in these challenging times. These included a moratorium on loan repayments and change in repo rate. Also Read: Supreme Court Allows Registration Of Sold BS4 Vehicles Even After March 31, Deadline The one step that has brought about the biggest cheer in these gloomy times is the 3-month moratorium on loan repayments. This means your EMIs will be pushed back by 3 months and you do not need to pay installments on existing loans until the month of June. This is surely going to benefit lakhs of vehicle owners who have running loans on their cars and bikes. Also Read: Supreme Co...

Coronavirus Lockdown: The Honda CB-F Concept Gets A Digital World Premiere

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Honda, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer has revealed the CB-F concept on its official website. The concept bike was scheduled to make its world premiere at the 36th Osaka Motorcycle Show and the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show. However, the events got cancelled because of the novel Coronavirus Pandemic, which has impacted the entire world. So, the company took to its website to officially reveal the concept. Also Read:  2020 Honda CBR250RR Details Revealed; Gets More Power And Features Honda CB-F Sports Bike Concept Revealed The CB-F Concept is an aggressive amalgamation of cutting edge technology with a design that pays homage to the CB900F, which is a Japanese global model bringing the CB models an iconic status of six-decades. Dimensionally, the iconic sports bike concept measure 2,120mm in length, 790mm in width and 1,070mm in height. Also Read:  Honda CT 125 Hunter Cub Details Revealed Powering the sports bike concept is a 998cc, water-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, i...

Suzuki Files Patent For New 250 cc Parallel Twin Engine

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Suzuki Motorcycles had filed a patent for a new 250 cc parallel-twin engine. The new engine will be cleaner and will be Euro V compliant as well. It will power the likes of the Suzuki GSX-250R and the Suzuki V-Strom 250. The engine has single-overhead camshaft and a new exhaust system along with a new catalytic converter. The patent images show that the exhaust header pipes will come together earlier before the gases go into the new catalytic converter, which is a new unit. There will be two oxygen sensors which will measure the potency of the exhaust gases before they go into the cat-con and after they go into the cat-con. (The new 250 cc parallel-twin engine will be Euro V emission norms compliant) These sensors will also communicate with the engine management system so that it can use the optimum fuel injection for best possible air/fuel ratio. The current engine does get a catalytic converter, which is placed under engine and the patents show that there will new cat-con as we...

Coronavirus Lockdown: How To Take Care Of Your Car And Bike

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These are crucial times, and there is no denying that. With the COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation in lockdown, we must stay in the confines of our homes, and frankly, it is for our good. This is the only way we can contain this deadly virus from spreading. However, this hibernation period could take a toll your four-wheeler or two-wheeler from not being used for such a long period. So, here are some important tips and tricks to take care of your car or motorcycle during the lockdown. Cars Care: Make sure your car is parked in a safe covered area. If you do not have covered parking, then keep the car covered. This will protect it from bird droppings or excessive sunlight that could damage the paint. It's also important to remove leaves and flowers if your car is in open parking as flowers and leaves are a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, make sure that you thoroughly clean the cabin. Do not leave any kind of junk items in the car that might leave a...

2020 Suzuki SV650 Unveiled For Global Markets

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Suzuki Motorcycles has revealed the 2020 SV650 for global markets. The naked middleweight motorcycle will go on sale in Japan first and then launched in other markets. The motorcycle gets new colour schemes for 2020, which are Mystic Silver Metallic, Matte Black Metallic and a Glass Sparkle Black. The frame of the motorcycle is done in different colour than the base colour, for the first two colour schemes. The Glass Sparkle Black is basically an all-black colour scheme, with blacked out parts and even a blacked out frame. (The Suzuki SV650 gets three new colour schemes for 2020) The motorcycle continues to get the same 645 cc V-Twin engine which is similar to the one found on the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS, which is on sale in India. The engine on the SV650 makes 76 bhp and 64 Nm of peak torque as compared to 71 bhp and 62 Nm on the V-Strom 650 XT ABS. The 6-speed gearbox is the same as well. What is surprising is that the SV650 does not get the electronics suite that the V-Strom ...

Tom Cruise Spotted Pulling Wheelies On BMW G 310 GS

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Photos of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise have appeared on the Internet and social media on the sets of the upcoming Mission Impossible 7 movie. And this time, Cruise, well-known for doing a lot of stunts himself, is riding and pulling wheelies on a made-in-India BMW G 310 GS. From various media reports, the photos are from the UK, specifically the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, where Cruise is riding a G 310 GS with a safety rig and pulling wheelies as well. According to reports, filming for Mission Impossible 7 was first moved from Italy to the UK, and is now said to be put on hold, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: Tom Cruise Back In Top Gun Sequel With Kawasaki Ninja H2 The BMW G 310 GS used in the stunt has a safety rig attached to it So, is Tom Cruise actually pulling the wheelies on the BMW G 310 GS? Well, in earlier interviews, Cruise has said that he spent a lot of time training for motorcycle stunts. And he is known to do many of his stunts himself in earlier Missi...