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TVS introduces new variant of StaR City+ at Rs 52,907, Auto News

The ecothrust 110cc powered motorcycle comes with Synchronized Braking Technology. New Delhi: TVS Motor Company on Monday introduced a new

New Delhi: TVS Motor Company on Monday introduced a new variant for TVS StaR City+ for the festive season at a price of Rs.52,907(Ex-Showroom Delhi). The motorcycle is available at all TVS Motor Company showrooms across India.

The ecothrust 110cc powered motorcycle comes with Synchronized Braking Technology (SBT) and dual tone mirrors, the company said in a statement.

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(via Suzuki GSX-R1000R Ryuyo superbike showcased)

Limited to just 20 units, GSX-R1000R Ryuyo is the most powerful Suzuki to have gone on sale.

When a manufacturer names it motorcycle after its official racetrack, it’s bound to be special. And that’s exactly what the new Suzuki GSX-R1000R Ryuyo is.

Named after the 6.5km Suzuki test track facility on the outskirts of Hamamatsu, the Ryuyo is the most powerful production motorcycle from Japanese brand to have gone on sale yet. Built by Suzuki Moto Italia, production of the track-only motorcycle is limited to just 20 units and it is priced at the equivalent of Rs 25.74 lakh apiece. The new motorcycle will make its official debut at the 2018 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, later this year.

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1962 Lambretta Li 150 vs 2018 Aprilia SR 150: Scooters that give motorcylces a tough time - Feature

23rd Sep 2018 6:00 am Two Italians. Two eras. We have ‘two’ much fun. Bet you thought we brought the

Two Italians. Two eras. We have ‘two’ much fun.

Bet you thought we brought the wrong scooter along for a comparison test! But that’s actually not the case. These scooters may look eras apart – and they are – but there’s a reason why we’ve brought them together; and, no, it’s not just because they happen to be Italian. This duo, separated by 56 years, did what few other scooters could do in their time – give motorcycles a tough time! This came with some compromises on practicality in the favour of style and fun, of course, but what else do you expect from a country as passionate as Italy?

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5 electric scooters that run 70km in Rs 10, Auto News

With the advancement of electric vehicle technology, manufacturers are offering a better range and top speed. NEW DELHI: There are

NEW DELHI: There are two sides to every coin, and two versions of every story, so what’s the deal with electric vehicles? No doubt India’s ambitious plan to push zero pollution vehicles over petrol and diesel engines has provided a much-needed opportunity for the electric vehicle manufacturers to roll out more advanced models. And as such, the makers not only upgraded models look-wise but also technology wise.

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(via Harley-Davidson starts used bike business)

Harley-Davidson Originals will provide customers with one-year warranty as standard.

Harley-Davidson India has announced its entry into the pre-owned motorcycle segment. Dubbed Harley-Davidson Originals, it will be offered across most dealerships of the American brand across the country. The company has already been trying this concept out at some of its dealerships and given the positive response generated, it has gone ahead with this new initiative.

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Harley Davidson forays into used bike segment in India, Auto News

Recently, Harley-Davidson announced its plan to launch a mid-size motorcycle in the 250-500 cc range New Delhi: Premium bike maker

New Delhi: Premium bike maker Harley Davidson has entered the used bike segment under a newly setup division Harley-Davidson Originals.

The vehicles will come with a 99-point quality check assurance and an official one year warranty, with an option to extend it further for two or three years.

The company, which started operations in India in 2009, has 17 models in its line-up in India.

It has a dealer network of 28 outlets across India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai.

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Yamaha signs MoU with J'khand govt on skill development, Auto News

The training program will create future Shop Floor leaders equipped with Japanese style of manufacturing and working methods. New Delhi:

New Delhi: India Yamaha Motor (IYM) on Friday signed an MoU with the Department of Higher, Technical Education & Skill Development and Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society, for providing two years on-the-job shop floor training to the youth at its factories in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh and Chennai.

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(via Royal Enfield Classic 350 base variant gets rear disc brake)

With this new development, the entire Classic 350 range now features a rear disc brake. Dual-channel ABS only reserved for the Signals, however.

Royal Enfield has introduced a rear disc brake on the base variant of the Classic 350. The first Classic 350 to feature a rear disc brake was the gun metal shade which was introduced last year. The base Classic 350 with rear disc brake has been priced at Rs 1,47,195 (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

It must be noted that the twin-disc variant of the Classic 350 doesn’t come equipped with ABS – that feature is only available on the Signals variant which retains for Rs 1,61,984 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Rudratej Singh, president, Royal Enfield Motors Limited had recently shared with us the company’s plans to introduce dual-channel ABS across its range and the addition of a rear disc brake on the base Classic 350 is a step in the same direction.

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(via Suzuki Independence day ride culminates in Thailand)

Two riders covered 5,600km across three countries on Suzuki Intruders.

Suzuki has successfully completed its ‘Brotherhood tri-cultural ride’ which started from India Gate, New Delhi and ended in Bangkok, Thailand. The ride commenced on August 15 and culminated on September 7, 2018, by the end of which, the riders clocked around 5,600km in 23 days.

Abhishek Mishra and Sonia Jain were the two riders astride Suzuki Intruder FIs. The pair rode to Bangkok via the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. This meant the duo passed through different climatic conditions and locations. They passed through Lucknow, Patna, Guwahati and Dimapur to reach Myanmar, to name a few places. Keng Tung was the last stop before they entered Thailand, to finally complete their journey in Bangkok.

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Production-ready Moto Guzzi V85 TT revealed

21st Sep 2018 8:00 am The adventure bike is powered by a heavily-retuned, air-cooled 850cc engine from the V9. Italian

The adventure bike is powered by a heavily-retuned, air-cooled 850cc engine from the V9.

Italian motorcycle company, Moto Guzzi has revealed the production-ready version of the V85 TT concept bike they showcased last year at the 2017 EICMA. Called the Moto Guzzi V85 Tutto Terreno (all-terrain), it features prominent ADV bike features like a large fuel tank, an adjustable windscreen and large diameter spoked wheels equipped with tyres suited towards dual-sport riding.

Moto Guzzi has showcased the production-ready TT in a colour scheme that, one could say, enhances its quirkiness. The red colour highlights all the exposed chassis components and the bodywork is finished in yellow and white. The bike is properly retro when it comes to its design, with a wide beak, circular twin-pod headlights and period-correct fuel tank.

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(via Suzuki electric scooter India launch in 2020)

Suzuki will leverage a global technology platform and it could offer 125cc levels of performance.

India is quite a unique market for Suzuki, because we are among the few markets that get specially designed products based on famous international models, but developed and priced for our particular needs and demands. The Gixxer really set things off in this direction, followed by the Intruder and now the Burgman Street scooter. Now, we are given to understand that the upcoming Suzuki electric scooter that is slated to be launched in 2020 will also get a special, India-centric design.

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Cleveland CycleWerks opens its first showroom in Mumbai, Auto News

New Delhi: Motorcycle manufacturer Cleveland CycleWerks (CCW) has opened its first dealership in India at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, the

New Delhi: Motorcycle manufacturer Cleveland CycleWerks (CCW) has opened its first dealership in India at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, the company announced in a statement on Thursday.

With this launch, the company is aiming for a pan-India dealership network to cater to aspiring CW owners.

The new state-of-the-art dealership of the company will showcase the entire range of CCW, the statement confirmed.

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(via Hero 200cc motorcycle patent leaked)

We analyse what appears to be a rugged street motorcycle that could sit between the Xpulse 200 and the Xtreme 200R.

Hero plans to have four different products based on its new 200cc platform and we now might have an idea of what the third bike in the range could be. We’ve already ridden the first of the new 200cc Heros to go on sale, the Xtreme 200R, and the Xpulse 200 is expected to debut at the end of this year. Now, a leaked patent image sheds light on what could be the third bike based on this platform and it looks like quite a unique prospect.

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Ducati celebrates 25 years of Monster 797 with customised edition, Auto News

NEW DELHI: Performance motorcycle brand Ducati has introduced a customized edition of its bike ‘Monster 797’ to mark the 25th

The customisation is in association with Rajputana Customs; a custom house known for its detailed incarnations. The Ducati Monster 797 is the first officially commissioned Ducati to be customed by them.

The new edition gets a custom-built fuel tank that stays in sync with the color scheme of the iconic Monster.

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2018 TVS Ntorq 125 long term review, second report

15th Sep 2018 9:00 am It’s always fun riding the Ntorq and the scooter has held up well so far,

It’s always fun riding the Ntorq and the scooter has held up well so far, but there has been one concerning issue.

The Ntorq has many wonderful features baked into its fully digital display, but that’s not why I’m enjoying this scooter. In fact, I hardly even look at the screen, apart from an occasional check of the time and to keep a watch on the fuel level. Bluetooth connectivity is a wonderful feature, but I like my riding to be my ‘me time’ – the phone can be addressed when I’m not on the road.

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(via Apollo Alpha tyre campaign targets motorcycling enthusiasts)

Recently launched Alpha H1 tyres are W rated, which means they have a speed rating of up to 270kph.

Apollo recently launched a sporty new tyre called the Alpha H1. The tyre is available in the two most popular sizes seen on entry-level performance bikes in India. These tyres are also W rated, which means they have a speed rating of up to 270kph.

At present, Apollo is offering the tyres only in 110/70 R17 and 150/60 R17 for the front and rear, respectively. They are priced at Rs 6,499 (front) and Rs 8,499 (rear). According to the company, “The Apollo Alpha – ‘Zero Degree’ steel belt motorcycle radial has been designed and developed in-house at Apollo Tyres’ Global R&D Centre in Chennai, with the primary focus being on grip and safety, with optimised tread mileage. It has been designed with high silica-reinforced compound for best grip during cornering and other forms of manoeuvring.”

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(via Modified Royal Enfield 650 breaks speed record)

Custom-built 650cc motorcycle hits 241kph and sets a new record at Bonneville Salt Flats.

A heavily modified version of the upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has managed to hit 241kph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, USA. While the record still needs the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) certification, Royal Enfield has said that it – along with its 18-year-old rider Cayla Rivas – managed to complete 20 runs on the motorcycle.