Weekly News Round-up: Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS & Triumph Scrambler 1200 Launch, Petrol And Diesel Prices Hiked And More!

The most important stories of the week under one roof

The week that went by had a couple of bike launches being announced, fuel prices touching an all-time high and manufacturers logging decent two-wheeler sales growth. We run you through all the important news that transpired within the week, starting off with Triumph's Scrambler 1200 launch.

Triumph Scrambler 1200 to launch next month

Last month, we reported that Triumph had released a teaser of the Scrambler 1200. Now, the manufacturer has launched yet another trailer stating that the bike will be launched on the 24th of October. The teaser trailer along with some spy shots give us an idea of what we could expect from the dual-purpose bike. Click here to read the entire story.

Cleveland CycleWerks Ace Deluxe and Misfit to launch soon

The US-based manufacturer has announced that it will launch the two bikes next week, and has already set up base with 10 authorised dealerships across India. Furthermore, the company also states that it has plans for further expanding its dealership network by the beginning of 2019. Click here to know more.

Royal Enfield Himalayan ABS launched

Shortly after the launch of the Classic 350 Signals Edition, Royal Enfield had confirmed that the Himalayan and Classic 500 would also get the ABS treatment. Staying true to its words, the company has now launched the Himalayan with dual-channel ABS. Click here to know more.

2019 Vespa Elettrica set to hit production line this month

The e-scooter that was first showcased at EICMA 2016 and then 2017 will finally make it to the production line now, as per the manufacturer. However, the Vespa Elettrica will only be sold to European customers via the company’s website, for now. Click here to know more.

Petrol and diesel prices hit all-time high

Fuel prices hit its highest ever mark in the country owing to the depreciation of the rupee against the dollar and the sharp rise in crude oil rates. Brent crude oil currently stands at $78 per barrel. Click here to read more.

Two-wheeler sales August 2018

Hero once again clinched the top spot in two-wheeler sales last month, however, with just a minor spike in sales. Suzuki, on the other hand, recorded its highest ever growth, with Bajaj not far behind. Here’s how all the manufacturers fared in last month’s two-wheeler sales.

Royal Enfield plans a range of big bikes for 2020-21

With competition coming in from international brands like Harley-Davidson and Triumph, the Chennai based two-wheeler manufacturer has responded by planning to make its own range of big-bore bikes under the J, K, P and Q platforms. For an in-depth look at all the platforms click here.