Weekly News Wrap-up: 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Launched, BMW CE 04 Launched, Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Design Patent And More

It has been an interesting week for the Indian bike industry. From bike and scooter launches to design patents of upcoming bikes, discount offers & more!

This week brought exciting news from the two-wheeler industry. From thrilling launches and spy shots of upcoming bikes to new offers, discounts, and other industry insights. If you happen to miss the action, here’s a quick news recap for you:

1. 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Launched

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2024 Xtreme 160R 4V in India with updated colours and features. The bike now comes with a redesigned tail section, a single-piece seat, and dual-channel ABS as standard. It also features smartphone connectivity as a standard option. These updates enhance the convenience, safety, and comfort of both the rider and pillion.

2. BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Launched

BMW has launched its first electric scooter, the CE 04 in India at an insane price that makes it the most expensive electric scooter in the country.  The CE 04 has a unique futuristic design that makes it stand out. Equipped with a permanent-magnet liquid-cooled synchronous motor, it delivers 31.31kW & 61.96Nm, making the CE 04 the most powerful electric scooter in the country.

3. Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 Design Patent Revealed

The design patent for the upcoming Royal Enfield Scrambler 650 has been revealed. The overall design is similar to the Interceptor 650, but it features a quilted seat, oval-shaped side panels, dual-purpose tyres, and other elements to give it a scrambler look.

4. Harley Davidson X440 Now Rs 15,000 Cheaper

Harley-Davidson is offering a discount of Rs 15,000 on the ex-showroom prices of the X440 Vivid variant, making it just Rs 5,000 more expensive than the base variant which is priced at Rs 2,39,500 (ex-showroom). However, this limited-time offer is valid only until August 15, 2024.

The Harley Davidson X440 Vivid variant sits in the middle of the base Denim and top S variants. It comes in two colours: Vivid - Dark Silver and Vivid - Thick Red. 

5. Upcoming Ola Electric Bike Battery Pack Teased

Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal has teased the battery pack and motor of the brand’s upcoming electric bike. The image also revealed a few other details of the upcoming e-bike including the frame, front sprocket, drive chain and more. The first Ola Electric bike is expected to be launched in early or mid-2025.