Weekly Wrap-up: Kawasaki Launched Versys 650 and KLX110, a Tribute to Founder of Hero, Rides You Wished Santa Delivered, India’s First Electric Vehicle Expo, Upcoming Bikes Next Year and Much More

With only one week left for the year to say goodbye, we saw a mix of updates from 2015 and the upcoming 2016. For those who missed the latest happenings this week, here is the sum-up. Kawasaki ended their year with the launch of Versys 650 and KLX110, India all set to host its first Electric Vehicle Expo, we give a tribute to the ‘Hero’ of Indian two-wheeler industry and list the upcoming bikes in 2016. Also, we have listed the most expensive and affordable bikes of 2015, concepts showcased this year and more. As a Christmas and new-year special, we have shortlisted some two-wheelers that you can gift to your loved ones.

Kawasaki Versys 650 and KLX110 Launched in India at Rs 6.60 lac and Rs 2.65 lac Respectively

Kawasaki Versys 650 and KLX110 have been launched in India at Rs 6.60 lac and Rs 2.65 lac respectively (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The much-awaited middleweight touring motorcycle Versys 650 is inspired from its elder sibling Versys 1000, which is already being sold in the Indian market. Kawasaki has also launched an off-road motorcycle KLX110 and its body design resembles the flagship model “motocross KX450”. Read More

Country’s First Electric Vehicle Expo to be Held From December 24

India's first international electric vehicle auto show, EV-Expo is scheduled to take place from December 24 to 27 at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. This event will be inaugurated by Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and will showcase the latest technological advancements in the field of the environment-friendly vehicles and components. The show is expected to feature more than 100 EV manufacturers across the globe, including over 22 Chinese EV makers. The auto show is coming at a right time as the Indian capital is working on reducing pollution levels in the city. The Delhi government has decided to implement Odd-Even rule for cars and has also banned the registration of cars having an engine displacement of 2,000cc or more for a period of three months, starting from January 2016. Keeping in mind these bans, electric vehicles can prove to be quite handy in the situation. Read More

Hero MotoCorp to inaugurate R&D center in Jaipur on 14th January

Hero MotoCorp has developed a new R&D centre with an investment of Rs 450 crore, which will be inaugurated on 14th January 2016 at Kukas near Jaipur. The new facility will be called Hero Centre of Global Innovation and Research and Design. The new R&D centre will have a team of 400 experienced engineers working on upcoming projects and the Gurgaon and Dharuhera centres will be shifted to this new facility located in the outskirts of Jaipur. Read More

2016 Mahindra Gusto 125 to be launched Next Year

Mahindra Two-Wheelers is gearing up to introduce a higher displacement variant of its best-selling Scooter Gusto in the early part of the next year. From last few months, it was rumoured that Indian manufacturer will be introducing a more powerful and accelerant scooter Mahindra Gusto 125cc soon and as per some sources, the upcoming scooter is production ready and will be launched by the company in 2016. Read More

Harley Davidson India to discontinue Fatboy Special & Superlow Cruisers from 2016

Harley-Davidson will be discontinuing two of its ambitious two-wheeled offerings- Superlow and Fatboy Special from the next year. Both the cruiser bikes from H-D Sportster and Softail not only failed to fulfill the expectations of the manufacturer but also did not receive a good sale response from the customers. As a result, the company has decided to discontinue both the bikes from the Indian market and will not be selling them from 2016. Read More

A Tribute to Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal - The Spectacular Chronological Journey

The Indian two-wheeler industry is currently one of the most wide and diverse automotive markets in the world. Almost every major auto giant has marked its footprint in the country due to its day-by-day expanding vehicle portfolio and growing economy. But it was not at all what it seems to be. Like they say, nothing comes for free and hence, the credit behind all this goes to one man who is none other than Mr. Brijmohan Munjal. Also known as the father of Indian two-wheeler industry, Munjal was the founder of world’s largest two-wheeler company - Hero MotoCorp that still rules the two-wheeler world. Munjal recently left us at the age of 92 on 1st November, 2015 and is survived by his three sons - Suman Kant, Pawan Kant and Sunil Kant. Read More

Rides You Wished Santa Delivers this Christmas

Christmas is a time of warmth in the season of snow when everyone expects Santa to come and place their gift next to the Christmas tree. Though Santa lies in the imagination of kids, grownups also sometimes don't shy from asking the jolly red fellow for something special, and what could be more special to a hardcore rider than the bike of his dreams. This time, you can be a secret Santa for your loved ones and gift them a two-wheeler. We bring you a segment-wise list of two-wheelers that can surely prove to be the best gift for this occasion. Read More

5 Most Expensive and Most Affordable Bikes of 2015

In 2015, India witnessed various bike launches in different categories and price range. Some of these bikes priced much pocket-friendly that you can easily afford them while some got a price tag that makes them just a dream for a common man. So, let’s find out the cheapest and costliest bikes launched in the country in 2015. Read More

10 Upcoming Bikes to Look Forward in 2016

With the year 2015 going through its final days, it's time to get ready for a fresh chapter and new things in life. So, just like many things we expect that will see more, Motorcycles are also one such entity and the coming year is will be filled with a number of launches that will open new options for Indian buyers. Today, we have listed some of the prime upcoming motorcycles of 2016 that every bike enthusiast should look forward to. Read More

Concepts Showcased in 2015

The year 2015 came with many surprises in the world of two-wheelers and witnessed the future of technology. Events like EICMA and Tokyo Motor Show gave us some of the outstanding concepts that can change the future scenario of the motorcycle industry. Here, we have listed top 8 concepts that were showcased and some of them might come alive in near future. Read More