Weekly Wrap-Up: Things You Shouldn’t Miss this Week

Mahindra Mojo remained in the top news this week as it finally put an end to the rumors and spy shots that were in trend for the last five years. Yes, Mahindra launched the Mojo at an introductory price of Rs. 1.58 lac (ex-showroom) and it will be available at 10 selected dealerships in the first phase. As per other happenings this week, TVS launched the matte blue edition of its flagship model Apache RTR and released its official video. Besides, the company also launched the Gold Edition of its best selling commuter TVS Star City+ to celebrate its first anniversary. Hero MotoCorp also updated its Splendor lineup and launched the facelifted Splendor Pro in the country at a price of Rs. 46,850. On the global front, new Triumph Tiger Explorers and BMW K3 - a BMW-TVS ventured bike got spied undergoing final test runs. 

Here is the complete weekly wrap-up:

Mahindra Mojo Launched at an Introductory price of Rs. 1,58,000

The Mahindra MOJO launched today at an attractive introductory price of Rs. 1.58 lacs (Ex-showroom Delhi). The price is valid for all bookings till this Diwali. With the launch of technologically advanced Mojo, Mahindra is aiming to set new benchmarks in styling and performance. The company has launched it simultaneously in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune and will be available in 10 selected dealerships in phase one. The bike will be available in three colours namely, Glacier White, Charcoal Black and Volcano Red. Read More

Hero MotoCorp Launches Facelifted Splendor Pro in India at Rs. 46,850

With the approaching festive season, the automakers from all around the country seem to be in a hurry to launch their new products. Following the same trend, Hero MotoCorp recently introduced the updated model of its popular commuter motorcycle - Splendor Pro. Besides this, the manufacturer also announced numerous upgrades in its two-wheeler commuter lineup. Hero has equipped the Splendor+ with an electric start facility. Furthermore, the iSmart edition of the Splendor gets two new refreshing colours namely Black Boon Silver and Black Sports Red, which the company believes would help it in gaining even more sales numbers. Read More

TVS Star City+ Special Gold Edition Launched at Rs. 48,934

Proudly awarded as the Bike of the Year 2015, the stylish 110cc commuter from TVS - Star City+ has recently completed its first year anniversary. On the occasion, the Hosur-based manufacturer launched a special Gold edition of the bike that symbolizes the magnificent one year completion of the best selling commuter motorcycle from the company. Read More

Yamaha announces its new International 2016 line up

This year saw the release of an all-new YZF-R1 liter-class sports motorcycle, with a new engine, chassis and light-weight design and a MotoGP-derived electronics package. The YZF-R1 will return for 2016 line up in three color schemes: Matte Gray and Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver models and the limited-edition 60th Anniversary Yellow/Black. Also returning is the top-of-the-line YZF-R1M, with Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS), standard Y-TRAC Communication Control Unit (CCU) and carbon fiber bodywork, in a Carbon Fiber/Liquid Metal color scheme. Read More

Royal Enfield Stores now also in France and Spain

Royal Enfield has announced the opening of its first exclusive stores in the city of Madrid, Spain and Paris, France. In Paris, the store is located at 98 Rue Baudin, 92300 Levallois-Perret and the store in Madrid at 29, Calle de Agustin de Foxa. The new stores in these countries is a part of Royal Enfield’s growth strategy in Europe and focused international thrust of leading and expanding the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc). Read More

Royal Touch Motors to Bring Petrol + CNG Two-Wheelers in India Soon

The newly arrived Royal Touch Motors will soon be introducing its wide range of dual fuel two-wheelers in the country and the good news is that the machines have been priced very competitively for the Indian market. Although manufacturers have tried in past for bringing petrol + CNC motorcycles and scooters in India, but none of them made this an official or standard affair ever. Read More

New Bajaj Avengers Spotted Undisguised Again

Few days after the next gen Bajaj Avenger images surfaced over the internet, recently we found another set of spy images and thankfully, they are the clearest this time. The two models of the new Avenger range namely Avenger Street and Avenger Cruise were recently snapped at a testing facility, which is rumoured to be the Bajaj’s production plant in Chakan. During the reveal of the spy images of the Avenger Street few days ago, when other websites were claiming that it has been equipped with a 200cc engine, we pointed out that the mill used is a 220cc oil-cooled, which eventually turned out to be true. Read More

TVS Apache RTR Matte Blue Edition Video Released

To make this festive season special, TVS has introduced an exciting Matte Blue Edition of its popular Apache RTR Series. The company has also released an introduction video for the new paint scheme, which will be available with all the three Variants of TVS Apache RTR- 160, 180 and 180 ABS. The range starts at Rs. 72,514 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and there could be a minor extra cost for the new Matte Blue Edition. Read More

That’s all folks. Ride safe and have a happy weekend!