5 News That Mattered This Week

From launches to details about upcoming two-wheelers, we saw it all this week

March has started on an eventful note. With multiple launches, scoop on upcoming products and more; this week has flown past in a wink. Here are five news that kept us hooked in these seven days: 

Spotted!

As is the case with most weeks, this one too, was filled with a couple of spy shots. Pictures of what could be the rally bike version of the upcoming Hero XPulse 400 surfaced online and the bike was kitted with premium components.

Next on the list was an upcoming Royal Enfield bike. The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 was spotted yet again and here’s when the bike could be launched in India.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F Reaches Dealerships

The Bajaj Pulsar 220F has started reaching dealerships, for one last time. The OG Pulsar bike is here for a limited time so if you want to get one, it’s now or never!

Honda Shine 100cc Bike Incoming

The much-awaited Honda Shine 100cc bike finally has a launch date. Here’s when the Hero Splendor-rival will be here.

Launches In India

The Indian market saw a couple of launches this week. Some were brand new, exciting products while some were more of a nip and tuck job. What was definitely the most exciting was the Matter Aera 5000. A feature-loaded electric bike boasting of good specs, kitted with good features AND carrying a reasonable price tag? Check out the Matter Aera 5000!

Bajaj then gave its retro-esque Chetak a much-needed touch of modernity. But is that enough? Here’s what we think.

With the BS6 Phase2 norms kicking in from the beginning of April, Suzuki launched the updated Access 125, Avenis and the Burgman Street, all of which are now OBD 2 and E20 flex-fuel-compliant.

Hero Pleasure Plus Incoming? 

Hero MotoCorp has put up a teaser on social media for March 6, saying something ‘super’ is on the way. Is it an update to the Hero Pleasure Plus? Here’s what we think.