Weekly News Wrap-up: BS6 Suzuki Access 125 Launched, BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched, BS6 Yamaha MT-15 Power Figure Revealed And More!
Published On Jan 11, 2020 12:54 PM By Gaurav Sadanand
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All of the week's happenings under one roof
The year 2020 started on a positive note with most manufacturers transitioning to BS6-compliant two-wheelers. Some have already been launched while the rest are underway. There’s also the electric revolution that needs mentioning, which will soon take over the two-wheeler industry. Here are our top five picks from the week.
BS6 Yamaha MT-15 Power Figure Revealed:
Yamaha recently unveiled its BS6 lineup of bikes and scooters, which will be launched in February. Amongst the chaos was the MT-15 with a new paint scheme and an engine update. While figures were unknown, the bike was pegged to comply with BS6 emissions. Unfortunately, a leaked document has now revealed that the bike has lost some oomph in the process. Here's what you need to know.
BS6 Suzuki Access 125 Launched:
Suzuki launched its first BS6-compliant scooter, the Access 125, in India this week. It features fuel-injection, an external fuel filling cap, and a new LED headlamp. The styling, on the other hand, remains unchanged. Head here for more information.
BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched:
Iconic bike maker Royal Enfield also hopped onto the BS6 bandwagon with the Classic 350. Aside from the engine update, the bike features a couple of new colour options. The brand will soon follow this up with the Himalayan, for which dealerships have already started accepting unofficial bookings.
Inbound: Benelli Imperiale 250, Imperiale 530, TRK800:
Benelli has already made its intentions clear of going big in India. The most recent revelation gives us a clear idea of its plans for 2020. The bike maker has a lot planned for 2020, with quite a few new models being unveiled. Click here for more details.
Hero Trademarks Connect & Freedo Brand Names
Leaked documents have shed light on Hero's plans for strengthening its electric intentions. In other words, the company has trademarked two names, ‘Connect’ and ‘Freedo,’ which have already been approved by the Indian Government. Where's Hero MotoCorp heading with these names? Click here to find out.