Weekly News Round-up: Royal Enfield Classic 500 ABS Launched, Track-spec BMW G 310 RR Showcased, Ather Energy Commences Delivery Of 450 And More!

Here's a summary of all the two-wheeled action this week

This week’s two-wheeler news comprised of a couple a bike launches from manufacturers like Royal Enfield and Ducati, along with bikemakers like Aprilia and Suzuki announcing festive season offers for its bikes and scooters. Here's a rundown on all the action that transpired during this week.

Royal Enfield Classic 500 ABS launched

Post the launch of the Classic 350 Signals Edition and Himalayan ABS, the Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer has rolled out the Classic 500 ABS variant through a couple of its dealerships in India. Available only in the Stealth Black paint scheme, the bike commands a premium of Rs 14,860 over the standard variant. For more details, click here.

Ather Energy commences deliveries of its 450 e-scooter

The Bengaluru-based two-wheeler startup has begun deliveries of its first lot of Ather 450 electric scooters. Moreover, the company claims it has made a number of improvements to the scooter based on feedback received from customers and journalists post its first ride event. For the entire story, click here.

Ducati Scrambler 800 receives updates for next year

The Italian two-wheeler manufacturer has updated its smaller Scrambler 800 with design cues and electronic aids borrowed from its elder sibling, the Scrambler 1100. To know what exactly has changed on the bike, click here.

Track-spec BMW G 310 RR Showcased

The fully faired bike seems to have drawn inspiration from the S1000 RR-based HP4 Race. It also gets a complete carbon fibre body with ‘RR’ decals on the fairing. Here’s what we could decode from the pictures of the bike that was showcased at an auto show in Japan.

Kawasaki Ninja 125 And Z125 to be unveiled at Intermot 2018

The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer had previously announced that it would unveil the Ninja 125 and Z125 at the ECIMA show this year. However, it has now been revealed that the two bikes will be showcased a month earlier at 2018 Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. Here’s what the two bikes have to offer in terms of performance and aesthetics.

Modified Continental GT 650 clocks 240kmph at Bonneville Salt Flats

Royal Enfield flew over to the Bonneville Salt Flats to make a statement by using its modified Continental GT 650 to set a new speed record. Helping them achieve this feat was 12-time speed record holder Cayla Rivas. For more details, click here.

UM to launch Renegade Duty Ace And Duty S by the first quarter of 2019

The two bikes, which were first unveiled at Auto Expo 2018, were supposed to be launched this month. However, the company has now announced that the Renegade Duty Ace And Duty S will launch early 2019 since it needs to adhere to the new government policies which make ABS mandatory from all bikes above 125cc. To read the complete story, click here.

Both Piaggio and Suzuki announce gifts and prices with every two-wheeler purchase for this festive season

Piaggio has rolled out offers worth Rs 10,000 for its Aprilia and Vespa scooter lineups this festive season. The ‘5X Fun Offer’ allows customers to choose three out of five offers worth a total of Rs 10,000. Click here to know more about the offer. Suzuki Motorcycles India was the second manufacturer to introduce offers on its entire two-wheeler range. The proposition gives customers a chance to win gold coins in a lucky draw or an assured helmet with the purchase of any of its two-wheelers. Here's everything you need to know about the offer.