Weekly Wrap-up: Harley Launched 1200 Custom, RE Himalayan Exhaust Note Revealed, Bajaj ‘V’ Series Teased and Much More

2016 Auto Expo is just around the corner and most of the automakers are geared up for the event with their latest offerings. While most companies will showcase their best models, some brands like Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield and Bajaj will sit out of the Expo this time. To compensate for the same, Harley-Davidson has launched Sportster 1200 Custom in India, while Bajaj teased its ‘V’ series before its launch on February 1 and RE Himalayan exhaust note was revealed just before its global unveil on February 2. Other news from the automotive world include - two-wheelers to get strict emission norms, speculations about Honda NAVi, Yamaha M-Slaz launched in Indonesia, details about Triumph Bonneville India launch and much more. Here is a sum-up for all the happening from this week.

Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom Launched in India Starting at Rs. 8.90 lac [Exclusive Pics Inside]

Harley-Davidson India has launched the Sportster 1200 Custom in the country at a price of Rs. 8.90 onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi). The launch took place in Jaisalmer during the Harley NH Zero Ride that kick started yesterday from Jodhpur and will conclude on January 30. As we earlier reported, the bike had already reached the dealerships a day before launch. Read More

Royal Enfield Himalayan Exhaust Note Revealed in Latest Official Video

The latest entry-level adventure tourer from Royal Enfield - the Himalayan is all set to be unveiled in the country on 2nd February. The bike has generated a huge amount of hype since its was first spied. The huge number of fan following that the company possesses in the country makes this upcoming product even more anticipated. Significant details of Himalayan were unveiled in a number of images and two videos on the company’s official website a few days ago. Read More

Bajaj V150 ‘Warship’ Teased Before Launch

The Pune based automaker, Bajaj today, on the occasion of Republic day has teased its upcoming motorcycle, the Bajaj V150 in the memory of country's first aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant. The Bajaj V150 is most likely to make its debut on February 1, just 2 days before the 2016 Auto Expo. As per the company claims, the bike has been built from the remains of INS Vikrant which is the first aircraft carrier built in India. This 150cc offering will find its place somewhere between Discover 150F and Pulsar 200 in the company’s lineup. As the metal from INS Vikrant is limited, bike’s production might last for around 2 years. After that, it may come with a lesser price tag or in a regular version. The design of this bike is also very different which can be seen in the teaser image, it has been given a Cafe Racer like look with a single seat. Read More

Honda NAVi coming as a 110cc Two-Wheeled Crossover; Unveil at Auto Expo

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has been teasing their upcoming product - NAVi over the past few days and it will be making its appearance at the upcoming Auto Expo. Now, we have received a news that the vehicle will be based on crossover concept, which means that it will come as a combination of a motorcycle and a scooter. NAVi will be powered by a 110cc engine that currently powers the scooter segment leader - Honda Activa. The vehicle will be manufactured at the company’s production facility in Manesar, Haryana. Read More

Yamaha Xabre (M-Slaz) Launched in Indonesia at Rs. 1.46 lac

Yamaha Motor Company has launched its 150cc naked sports bike Xabre (M-Slaz) in Indonesia at a price tag of IDR 29.8 million (INR 1.46 lac). The bike was launched by Yamaha’s MotoGP star Valentino Rossi. It is a naked version of Yamaha R15 and is slated to be showcased in India at the upcoming 2016 Auto Expo. Alongside, the company is all geared up to unveil some of its new high-performance bikes at the event. Read More

2016 Triumph Bonneville Range India Launch with Reborn Tour (Exclusive)

Bikes, bikers and parties are certainly a Classic combination, and what better way to announce the ‘Rebirth’ of one of the longest-running model names in motorcycling history than this combo. Triumph Motorcycles India has had a good run in India’s premium two-wheeler market. It has also been working hard to not keep its Indian customers waiting too long for models launched globally. In keeping with this, the British motorcycle maker is set to launch its 2016 Bonneville range of motorcycles in the country with a special campaign across its dealerships. Named the ‘Bonneville Reborn Tour’, it will feature a series of events across major cities where the brand has its presence. Read More

Motorcycles to Witness Decline in Sales During 2016?

Experts believe that Indian market may face low motorcycle sales till the half of 2016. This drop in motorcycle sales is due to change in monsoon. As stated by Hero MotoCorp, half of country’s motorcycle sales depends on the rural economy and due to change in monsoon the rural economy would go down and this can affect the sales of motorcycles. However, sales of scooters increased by 11.4 percent compared to the sales of motorcycles which was 2.5 percent. Read More

Two Wheelers to get Stricter Emission Standards

Recently, Odd-Even rule was applied in New Delhi to reduce the high level of pollution in the Indian Capital. Though this ban was for four wheelers now, the government is planning to also include the two-wheelers and is all geared up to tighten up emission norms for two-wheelers. Reports are that the government could disclose the stricter standards for two-wheeler by this week. In India, two-wheelers are the most selling machines and are also responsible for the air pollution just like the petrol cars. Read More

All new Suzuki Hayate EP unveiled

Suzuki Motorcycle India has just unveiled the all new Hayate EP just days before the Auto Expo 2016. The all new Hayate EP is will be powered by a robust 110cc engine churning out 8.9PS at 7,500rpm and 9.3Nm at 5,000rpm. The Hayate EP now uses the Suzuki Super Sleek Piston, high-ignition spark plug and low friction cylinder & piston rings. All this aids in improved combustion, high compression ratio, reduced friction and weight reduction which allows the Hayate EP to give better acceleration and fuel economy. Read More