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.
Gulf Oil India Ltd, which is a Hinduja Group Company and Bajaj Auto have undergone into a strategic tie up for lubricants. Gulf Oil will manufacture and distribute Bajaj Genuine Oil- “Bajaj Dts-i 10,000”. The oil manufacturing company will not only manufacture the lubricant for Bajaj Auto by their brand name but also distribute it in Bajaj Auto’s dealership network alongside Gulf Oil’s Bazaar network.
Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled plans to refocus their two wheeler business, now Mahindra is eyeing on to tap premium niche market. With the acquisition of controlling stake in “Classic Legends” Mahindra has made their intentions very clear. Classic Legends already has iconic motorcycle brands like BSA and JAWA Motorcycles under their belt, therefore now these iconic brands will come under Mahindra management.
In an interview with BikesIndia, Shailendra Jain, Global Group Head - Sales & Marketing & Product, Steelbird, says that the company is eyeing on the immense potential in the safety gear market. And may be the country is going to witness the biggest manufacturing facility of helmets and other riding gear in another 2-3 years.
India Yamaha Motor, which is a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Company, Japan has won the “Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix” 2016 twice in a row. The competition organized by Yamaha Motor Company in Japan where 21 representatives from their respective countries took part. Out of these many participants Jignesh Rana from ‘Planet Automobile’, Ahmadabad won the title.
Suzuki’s previous outing in the 250cc class was a disaster, the GW250 aka Inazuma failing to attract customers due to its exorbitant price tag and lack of trust in the manufacturer in India (This was before the Gixxer and SF were launched). Now the Hamamatsu- based company has unveiled its newest offering– The Suzuki GSX 250R.
Triumph Motorcycles’ approach towards classic motorcycles has always been phenomenal with the awe-inspiring Bonneville and the Thruxton. They’ve gone a step further and revealed their Bobber range.
Lohia Auto Industries (LIA) which is an automobile division of Lohia Global has introduced “Jashn-E-Tashan” offer this Diwali. On this festive season where every manufacturer is offering something or other to their prospective buyers, the Indian automobile company Lohia Auto Industries also introduced offers this Diwali.
India Kawasaki Motors has made the delivery of 13 motorcycles to their respective owners; these were the customers being cheated by the previous Kawasaki dealer “SNK Palm Beach”, Navi Mumbai. The customers had already made full payment to the erstwhile dealer of Kawasaki in Navi Mumbai- SNK and have been waiting for more than six months for their bikes.
Movistar Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi grabbed a sensational pole position for the Japanese GP at Motegi with a scintillating lap time of 1.43'.95". 'The Doctor' was accompanied by Championship leader Marc Marquez and the current World Champion Jorge Lorenzo on the front row of the grid.
The makers of Steelbird helmets- Steelbird Hi-Tech India limited has introduced new motocross helmet “SB 42 Bang Airborne”. The motocross helmet SB 42 Bang Airborne comes in two variants in Base Colour “White & Black” with trendy colorful graphics on the helmet. The motocross based helmet is featured with signature elongated chin with multiple Vents and double visor portions.