The Hottest Two-Wheeler News Stories Of This Week

This week’s news cycle was dominated by EICMA 2023 that several new two-wheelers and concepts being unveiled

This week was an exciting one in the world of two-wheelers as lots of new announcements were made and two-wheelers were unveiled at EICMA 2023. Let’s take a look at what went down there:

Royal Enfield

At the EICMA 2023 event, Royal Enfield introduced its inaugural electric motorcycle, named the Electric Himalayan Testbed. This electric adventure bike has a robust design and serves as a testing ground for Royal Enfield's forthcoming electric vehicle lineup.

Additionally featured in Milan was the brand-new Himalayan 450. Notably, the company disclosed that the bike is set to be launched by the end of this month.

As anticipated, the Himalayan 450 will be accompanied by a diverse range of accessories, and you can get an overview of them in our in-depth coverage available here.

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp revealed the Xoom 160 maxi-scooter and the Xoom 125, along with the announcement that the Vida V1 Pro will soon be accessible in the UK and Europe. The showcase also featured several conceptual models, including the 2.5R Xtunt, a liquid-cooled stunt bike, The Lynx, an electric dirt bike, and Acro, an electric off-roader designed for kids. Explore the comprehensive details in our concise wrap-up here.

Ultraviolette Automotive

Ultraviolette demonstrated its prowess to the global audience with the introduction of the F99 Factory Racing Program. Featuring a liquid-cooled powertrain delivering a formidable peak output of 90kW and reaching an impressive top speed of 265kmph, it also boasts active aerodynamics.

In addition to this, the electric vehicle manufacturer declared that the Ultraviolette F77 will be making its way to Europe very soon.

Honda 

At EICMA 2023, Honda introduced its refreshed 2024 500cc lineup, featuring the CB500 Hornet, NX500, and the CBR500R. Notably, the CB500 Hornet and NX500 take the places of the CB500F and CB500X in the manufacturer's lineup. Furthermore, the CB650R and CBR650R underwent updates for the 2024 model year. Get a comprehensive overview of all the details in our story here.

Kawasaki

Kawasaki introduced the Ninja 500 and the Z500, set to succeed the Ninja 400 and the Z400. Additionally, the unveiling included the Z7 Hybrid motorcycle, a naked version of the Ninja 7 HEV, offering performance comparable to a 650cc bike and fuel efficiency similar to a 250cc motorcycle.