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Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL), is going to export their made in India 150cc Gixxer to Japan. The Gixxer is going to be Suzuki’s first ever India-built motorcycle that will be sold in Suzuki Motor Corporation's home market- Japan. The first consignment of made in India Gixxer motorcycles has already been dispatched from our country and left for Japanese shores. The first shipment of Gixxer motorcycles includes 720 units that have already sets sail to Japan.
Today KTM India has launched the updated 2017 RC 390 and RC 200 in a launch event organized at Pune. The updated Ktm RC series bikes (RC 125,200,390) had already launched in Europe last year after being showcased at EICMA motor show in 2015. The Made In India RC 390 and 200 is finally launched in our country after being introduced in exotic market first.
DSK Motowheels announces the launch of its second showroom for the legendary Italian superbiking brand Benelli in Chennai city. DSK has come up with the second Benelli showroom in Chennai after witnessing good response in the city. Located in one of the liveliest areas of the city, the outlet will be in complete consonance with the premium luxury that the DSK Benelli brand stands for.
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. which is a subsidiary of the world’s largest tyre and Rubber Company; Bridgestone Corporation has launched a nation-wide “Tyre Safety Check-up Camp” with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to promote safe driving. Celebrating the ‘Road Safety Week 2017’, the camp will be organized between January 17th–27th 2017 at 58 TCS facilities in 14 cities across nation to educate citizens on the importance of tyre maintenance and road safety.
Alright, I guess it's time for me to sell my kidneys, my house and whatever I have, guess what? Ducati India has started taking orders for the limited edition of the Panigale 1299 Superleggera (Superleggera meaning lightweight in Italian) at a slobber knocker price- INR 1.12 crores.
Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAL) has started customer deliveries of the recently launched Dominar 400 from 10th Jan’17 onwards from Bajaj dealerships in 22 cities. Bajaj had launched their most premium product till date, the Dominar 400 on 15th December 2016. The bookings of the mighty Dominar had commenced since then through the official Bajaj Auto web portal and one can book ones ride with a booking amount of Rs 9000/-.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. (HMSI) has introduced new Adventure and Chrome edition for Navi. Honda has come up with Adventure and Chrome edition NAVI to further strengthen 2-wheeler customization culture in India. The introduction of new edition is in addition to the currently available customization options in NAVI along with utility box made up of high quality material.
The Bajaj V12 looks strikingly similar to the bigger sibling and carries almost all the major characteristics of the V15. Apart from the looks and design the new V12 is different from the V15 in terms of Power train, Brakes, Tires & Wheels and Suspension set up etc.
Royal Enfield one of the most recognized brands in the motorcycle industry has finally planned up on giving their flagship café racer motorcycle the Continental GT a small change over. The test mule was spotted in Spain. The motorcycle looks refreshing and is expected to have the Anti-Lock Braking System equipped in it for improved braking and safety.
The 2017 NDTV Car and Bike award ceremony has been concluded by recognizing the leaders in the automobile industry. The twelfth edition of the NDTV CNB Awards also honored products that were launched over the past year, across both car and bike segments and recognized industry leaders, advertisers, marketers and PR professionals from the automobile industry.