Weekly Bike News Wrap-up: Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launch, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 And NS200 Unveil, Yamaha RX100 Comeback Rumours And More

This week witnessed some exciting news, from new bike launches to reveals, recalls and baseless Yamaha RX100 comeback rumours

It has been an interesting week as the motorcycle industry witnessed new launches, unveils, and recalls and even baseless rumours of the legendary Yamaha RX100 making a comeback. If you happen to miss the action, here’s a quick recap of this week’s highlights:

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launch

Kawasaki Ninja 500 has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 5,24,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Kawasaki is also offering a Rs 40,000 discount on the Ninja 400.  

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 & NS160 Unveiled

Bajaj has officially revealed the upcoming Pulsar NS200 and NS160 with a new digital instrument cluster and LED headlight. Both Pulsar bikes will get smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.

Yamaha Fascino & RayZR Recall

Yamaha has recalled over three lakh Fascino and RayZR scooters because of a brake lever functioning issue. This recall includes scooters manufactured between January 2022 to January 2024.

Yamaha RX100 Comeback?

There were rumours of the Yamaha RX100 making a comeback in a 225cc avatar, check it out in our story as to why these baseless claims don’t make any sense.

Electric News: 

Ola Electric is offering a discount of Rs 25,000 across the S1 range, the discount offer is only valid till the end of February 2024.

Bounce Infinity has also announced a Rs 24,000 discount bringing down the price to Rs 89,999 from its original price of Rs 1,13,000 (both prices ex-showroom).

Ather Energy’s CEO, Tarun Mehta posted a picture of the Ather Apex rolling off the production line. The deliveries of the electric scooter will start in Goa, Pune and Bengaluru from next week