All the latest happenings in the Indian bike industry, latest information on new bikes launches and what the grapevine has about the bikes to hit the Indian market, BikesMedia's news section covers it all.
Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) announced the 'Avenger FLG Rides' (FLG stands for Feel like God), cruising session 2017-2018 a pan-India riding community for all the Avenger owners. The Avenger rides initiated in 2016 received a great response so Bajaj initiated a move to continue a cruising ride session in 2017. In this session, there will be 40 rides hosted to 17 divine destinations covering more than 20,000 km. The first ride is scheduled for 24th June to Spiti Valley.
Ducati India is going to launch the awaited Multistrada 950 and Monster 797 on 14th June’17. Both the bikes will be the entry level models in their respective classes. The Monster 797 would be the dream machine for those who are aspiring for a naked entry level Ducati. On the other hand the Multistrada 950 is going to be the most affordable adventure bike from the house of Ducati India.
The Italian motorcycle brand Aprilia has introduced two new models in their Indian product lineup- Dorsoduro 900 and Shiver 900. Both bikes are going to lock horns with the Ducati Hypermotard and Ducati Monster simultaneously.
The iconic Italian motorcycle brand- Ducati has extended their dealership network in India. Ducati India has inaugurated their world class dealership and service facility in Kochi, Kerala. The new addition of Ducati’s dealership has established as EVM Motors at Maradu in Kochi.
He began his racing career with a cycle that taught him how to ride a motorcycle, the same cycle took him to paradise. Nicky Hayden is one of the greatest MotoGP racers and will always be remembered for his greatness.
Despite of the vital role played by the Automobile industry in the country’s overall GDP the industry is never relished the relaxation from the Government. The ongoing scenario seems to be continued as the GST has also not spared the industry and put the entire Automobile sector in the highest tax slab of 28%. The spare parts and accessories associated with vehicles are also put in the same slab.
The full faried Yamaha FZ25/Fazer-250 has been spotted testing on road almost undisguised. The bike looks pretty heavy and massive in full chiseled fairing, it seems the bike is in final stage of testing the launch is expected anytime soon.
Steelbird helmets have launched new “Hi-GN” range of helmets, the “Hi-GN” helmets are made to meet the cleanliness needs of the rides. The brand is focused on the hygiene factor, performance and safety feature. The new Hi-GN helmets are made up of high quality performance fabric to keep the riders fresh in hot and humid conditions and they are also useful for long rides.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. (HMSI) has announced commencement of bookings for their awaited Adventure motorcycle in India- Africa Twin. The bookings are limited for 50 lucky customers only who will be able to take part in the grand outdoor “True Adventure” Africa Twin India launch event. The flagship product of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd in 1000cc Adventure class- CRF1000L Africa Twin comes as ‘Make In India’ initiative of the company.
Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders- Joaquim Rodrigues and C S Santosh have overcome the toughest stage of the Afriquia Merzouga Rally in Morocco. Testing the potential of the riders the dangerous zones of the two day Marathon stage were proving quite challenging for the riders.