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BMW Motorrad will introduce a new, high-tech, radar-guided adaptive cruise control system for motorcycles, and has released details on how the system will work. The Active Cruise Control (ACC) system, as it's called, has been developed with Bosch and will allow the rider to not just set a cruising speed, but also a distance from the vehicle ahead. The distance is detected using a radar sensor at the front of the motorcycle, and this information, along with yaw rate and current vehicle speed calculates the likely path the motorcycle will take in the next 100 metres and if necessary, modulate speed to avoid a potential collision. Also Read: BMW Motorrad Files Patents For Electric Front Wheel Drive The Active Cruise Control (ACC) system analyses how a car or motorcycle ahead and accordingly adjusts acceleration or braking The system analyses the information and a required adjustment is sent to the microcontrollers of the vehicle, including the ABS to apply the brakes, or add mo...

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched the all-new Hero Xtreme 160R in India. The front disc variant is priced at Rs. 99,950 while the dual disc variant is priced at Rs. 103,500. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. The Hero Xtreme 160R was first showcased in February 2020 at the Hero World 2020 event. The Hero Xtreme 160R is inspired by the Hero Xtreme 1.R concept motorcycle that was showcased at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle was listed on the company's website for a while now. In fact, Hero began online registrations for test rides of the motorcycle as well. The despatches of the motorcycle have already begun. Also Read: Hero Xtreme 160R First Ride Review (The Hero Xtreme 160R has been listed on the company website for a while now)   The Hero Xtreme 160R gets a 160 cc single-cylinder engine which is air-cooled and BS6 compliant. It gets Hero 's XSens technology and programmed fuel injection. It makes 15 bhp at 8,5...

Kawasaki seems to be working on advanced safety systems which will help future Kawasaki motorcycles predict what is going to happen and take preventive measures. Latest patent filings from Kawasaki explains how the bike gathers information from its surroundings using lasers, cameras, and intelligent satellite navigation. So, instead of the bike's electronics, including the anti-lock brakes and traction control system and electronic suspension reacting to changes on what is around the motorcycle, the new patent explains how this hi-tech system can predict what is going to happen and take measures accordingly. Also Read: Kawasaki Patents Reveal Radar Assisted Safety System The cameras monitor the road ahead, by sending the images to a system that can recognise lanes in the road, and approaching corners. The system uses not just sensors, accelerometers and the engine, but also gathers data from sensors located on the seat, pegs, and also from cameras located around the bike. Th...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has begun the deliveries of the 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India. There are two variants of the motorcycle on sale in India, one with a 6-speed manual gearbox and one with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Both models are priced at Rs. 15.35 lakh and Rs. 16.10 lakh, respectively. Launched in March 2020, the updated Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sport is now finally being delivered to customers. HMSI handed the keys over to the first customer at its Honda BigWing showroom in Gurugram, Haryana. Also Read: 2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports Launched In India (The engine on the new Africa Twin gets a slight bump in displacement and makes more power and torque) Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director - Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, "Starting the BSVI era of its premium motorcycle business, Honda introduced the brand new 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in March th...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the updated model of the Honda Grazia 125, which now meets the latest Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations. Along with refreshed styling, and a cleaner fuel-injected engine, the new Honda Grazia 125 also gets a long list of new features to justify the price increase, as well as the 'new' tag it carries. The 125 cc scooter segment though has some extremely capable rivals to give the new Honda Grazia some stiff competition. While we will wait to get our hands on the new Honda Grazia to see how much has changed, here's a look at a quick spec comparison to see how it stands up against its rivals in the 125 cc scooter segment. Also Read: All You Need To Know About The Honda Grazia 125 BS6 The 2020 Honda Grazia 125 gets fuel-injection along with some significant engine updates Engine and Performance The Honda Grazia 125 gets an updated fuel-efficient engine with a lot of changes, to make it smoother and more eff...

The first of the 500 limited edition Ducati Superleggera V4 motorcycles, has been officially delivered to its new owner from Belgium, Filip Van Schil. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali personally delivered model number 001/500 and the certificate of authenticity of the Superleggera V4 to Van Schil at the Ducati factory at Borgo Paniglae. Van Schil, who already owns nine other Ducati bikes, was invited to the Borgo Panigale factory for a special tour, in which he was able to see up close the line where his motorbike was built and meet the worker who built the engine. Also Read: Ducati Superleggera V4 With 234 bhp Power Unveiled Ducati Global Sales and After Sales VP Francesco Milicia and Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali handing over the Superleggera V4 to Filip Van Schil "When I received the call and the official invitation to come to Borgo Panigale to collect my Superleggera V4, the number 001 of 500, although I have always been a Ducatista, my legs trembled with emotion," sa...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced an extension in the enrollment period for purchasing its extended warranty. Buyers can now purchase the extended warranty for up to three years within 550 days from the day of purchase of their motorcycle or scooter. Previously, Honda two-wheelers owners had to purchase the extended warranty within 365 days from the day of purchase of their model. This means that the optional extended warranty is also available for owners with vehicles that are less than 1.5 years old. Also Read: Honda Grazia 125 BS6 Launched In India For BS4 vehicle owners, Honda's optional extended warranty will provide overall coverage of five years, which includes two years of the standard warranty and three years of the extended warranty period. Meanwhile, BS6 vehicle owners get three years as the standard warranty period along with three years of the extended warranty, offering a total coverage period of six years from the manufacturer. The warran...

One of the biggest motorcycle events of the year, the EICMA Motorcycle Show, has been cancelled for 2020. The 78th edition of the motorcycle show was scheduled between November 3 to 8, 2020, in the halls of Fiera Milano, in Milan. However, the annual motorcycle show has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been one of the worst-affected countries by COVID-19 and the extended travel restrictions, as well as social distancing protocols, have made it difficult to host events that would warrant mass gatherings. The 78th edition of EICMA will now be held between November 9-14, 2021. Also Read: 2020 Intermot Motorcycle Show Cancelled It's been a long-standing tradition for KTM to unveil ts new motorcycles at EICMA every year In a statement, Paolo Magri, Managing Director, EICMA said, "The value and international leadership of our exhibition-event have convinced us not to wager on the evolution of the health situation linked to the COVID-19 emergen...

With India slowly opening up for business, there has been a slight but noticeable uptick in the sales of two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Most manufacturers are looking to cash in on this and launch new models, especially two-wheeler OEMs. July 2020 holds promise of several two-wheeler launches which includes scooters as well. Some of these were scheduled to be launched earlier but the Coronavirus pandemic threw the proverbial spanner in the works. Nonetheless, we list down top 5 two-wheelers, which will be launched in India next month. Also Read: Hero Xtreme 160R Launch Imminent; Test Rides To Begin Soon Hero Xtreme 160R (The Hero Xtreme 160R will be launched in July 2020) The Hero Xtreme 160R is one of those models whose launch has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. After a delay of nearly three months, Hero MotoCorp is finally ready to launch the 160 cc motorcycle in India. The company has already started accepting registrations for test rides of the motorcycle on its w...

Choosing the right adventure touring bike may be a case of easier said than done, considering the number of options available in India right now. For the sake of simplicity, we have limited these adventure bikes to those with twin-cylinder engines, or more, and with price tags of over Rs. 5 lakh to justify the 'premium' tag. While choosing the right motorcycle will depend on individual riding style, and purpose of use, whether primarily for tarmac touring duties or a mix of both tarmac long distance touring and some off-road duties thrown in, this list will help you decide which bike will be the right choice for your needs. Also Read: Top 10 Favourite Motorcycle Reviews The Kawasaki Versys 650 offers a superb sport touring motorcycle with all-round versatility Kawasaki Versys 650 The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a superb choice for a companion for touring, and is priced at Rs. 6.69 lakh (Ex-showroom). With a sporty 649 cc, parallel-twin engine which puts out 67.4 bhp of power...

The New York City Council on Thursday approved several bills that will legalise the private use of electric scooters and bicycles in the city's five boroughs, a change long-sought by food delivery workers and transportation advocates. The city will also create a shared electric scooter pilot program that will allow e-scooter companies to apply for permits to operate in the city, with the exception of Manhattan. E-scooter companies have long complained about not being allowed to operate in the largest U.S. city, with more than eight million residents, while permitted in dozens of other U.S. cities. The pilot program is scheduled to start by May 2021 and is expected to last no more than two years, according to the bill. Scooter placement should focus on areas underserved by the city's docked bike-share program, Citi Bike, which is operated by Lyft Inc. Electric scooter companies Lime, Bird, Lyft and Ford Motors Co's-owned Spin have said they would apply for permits. New ...

Suzuki is celebrating its 100th birthday, and to celebrate the occasion, the Japanese motorcycle brand's French importer is launching a Suzuki GSX-S750 MotoGP Replica model, in the colours of the new MotoGP machine from Suzuki. Borrowing the livery and colours that are similar to the 2020 Suzuki MotoGP bike, the Suzuki GSX-S750 gets a brilliant blue base coat with an angled silver stripe and Suzuki lettering across the fuel tank. There's also liberal doses of Ecstar branding on the belly pan, tail section and headlight housing, as well as the high visibility bright yellow wheel accents. Also Read: Suzuki GSX-S750 Review The Suzuki GSX-S750 MotoGP Replica gets an Akrapovic end can In addition to the MotoGP inspired livery, the GSX-S750 MotoGP Replica also gets an Akrapovic exhaust which gives it the edge over the stock GSX-S750. The slip-in Akrapovic end can is also a homage to the custom Akrapovic system used by the Ecstar team, in a true association with the MotoGP race...

The Pensions Ombudsman in the UK has directed former Chief Executive Officer of Norton Motorcycles, Stuart Garner to pay back around 14 million GBP from the retirement funds he was the trustee of. The Pensions Ombudsman, an independent organisation set up by law to investigate complaints and disputes about pension schemes, ruled that Garner was 'dishonest' in his running of the schemes following a lengthy investigation. Garner, who acquired the classic motorcycle brand in 2008, had been under investigation following claims brought initially by 30 members of three retirement funds he set up and ran, that he had repeatedly failed to return their funds when they were due. Also Read: Former CEO Of Norton Motorcycles Under Investigation The Norton Dominator follows a classic cafe racer design with modern components and a 961 cc, parallel-twin engine The report states that Garner "acted dishonestly and in breach of his duty of no conflict, his duty not to profit and his d...

Aston Martin and Brough Superior have started testing a prototype of the AMB 001, an exclusive turbocharged, track-only motorcycle. Deliveries for the AMB 001 are expected to begin sometime by the end of 2020, and only 100 bikes will be built. The AMB 001 will be priced at 1,08,000 Euros (over Rs. 91.56 lakh under current exchange rates), and features a turbocharged 997 cc V-Twin motor with 180 bhp of power. With Covid-19 setting off manufacturing plans and even motorcycle shows being cancelled across Europe, it's still unclear whether the AMB 001 will make it to production as scheduled. Also Read: Aston Martin, Brough Superior Debut AMB 001 Motorcycle The camouflaged advanced prototype of the AMB 001 is shown in a video undergoing testing According to Brough Superior CEO Thierry Henriette, "One of the key design features of the AMB 001 is an Aluminium fin that runs along the full length of a carbon fibre tank, passing under the saddle and out onto the rear. The body ho...

The new BS6 Honda Grazia was teased barely a week ago and Honda followed up with the launch rather quickly. Honda 's flagship scooter now gets refreshed styling, updated engine to meet BS6 norms and new features too. The BS6 Grazia 125 is available in four colours which are Matte Cyber Yellow, Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Siren Blue and Matte Axis Grey. Despatches of the new Honda Grazia will begin this week itself. We tell you everything you need to know about the 2020 BS6 Honda Grazia 125. Also Read: BS6 Honda Grazia Launched In India Pricing and Rivals (The 2020 Honda Grazia 125 BS6 gets a significant price hike of Rs. 16,000 on the Deluxe variant) The scooter has two variants; the Standard (drum brake) version is priced at Rs. 73,912 while the Deluxe (disc brake) variant is priced at Rs. 80,978 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Considering these prices, the Grazia is approximately Rs. 13,000 and Rs. 16,000 more expensive than its Bharat Stage 4 (BS4) variants, respectively. That is a h...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to bring the updated Livo 110 commuter motorcycle in the country. The 2020 Honda Livo 110 BS6 has been officially teased by the manufacturer on its social media platforms and will go on sale in July this year. The Livo will be the second 110 cc BS6 commuter from HMSI to hit the market after the launch of the BS6 Honda CD 110 Dream. The company also recently launched the BS6 Honda Grazia 125 scooter in India. Also Read: Honda Grazia 125 BS6 Launched; Priced At Rs. 73,336 The Honda Livo 110 BS6 will get an engine kill switch and also the new ACG silent-start feature The 2020 Honda Livo 110 BS6 video teaser reveals several changes including a new halogen headlamp, reworked sculpted fuel tank and a new semi-digital instrument console. The commuter offering also comes with an engine kill switch as part of the upgrades with the integrated ACG silent-start feature. The Livo 110 will continue to draw power from the same 109 cc air-co...

The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition has been announced featuring heritage Dakar Rally colours, and several accessories that make it even more suitable for off-road use. Apart from the 1980s rally-inspired paint-job, the Tenere 700 Rally Edition also gets a few parts from the Yamaha parts catalogue, including an upgraded skid-plate, Akrapovic end can, rally seat and guards for chain and radiator. The indicators have been upgraded to LED units, and the tank pad grips and off-road handlebar grips come as standard. Also Read: Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Variant May Be Introduced The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition gets no mechanical changes, apart from a few accessories to increase its off-road capability The engine remains the same, with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition powered by the same 689 cc, parallel-twin engine which puts out 72.4 bhp of power at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. With a kerb weight of just over 200 kg, the Tenere 700 promises to be a fun, and n...