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.
Triumph Motorcycles’ Infor Rocket Streamliner has become World’s fastest ever Triumph motorcycle. In a record breaking attempt Triumph has achieved this success on Bonneville Salt Flats. The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner attained a speed of 274.2 mph.
Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has launched the all new 2016 Indian Scout Sixty in Hyderabad at their exclusive dealership- Mahavir Deccan Auto Pvt. Ltd. The new Indian Scout Sixty is the latest entrant to the fleet of Indian Motorcycles. The 2016 Indian Scout Sixty shares same chassis, suspensions and brakes, all these mated to a new 60 Cubic Inch engine. The new mill is geared with 5-speed manual transmission and it is also capable to produce 78 Bhp and 88.8 Nm of peak tork at 5800 Rpm.
The iconic British motorcycle brand- Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed that they will return to the legendary salt flats of Bonneville, Utah, United States, later this month. The legendary marquee will step into the salt lake to break the motorcycle world land speed record. Triumph will try to beat the current land speed record that stands at 376.363 mph.
In an event held in silicon city Bangalore, Bosch India has demonstrated their efficient range of High Pressure Washers. The event was focused on the biker groups and Jeep enthusiasts, addressing the specific challenges of vehicles during monsoon. The aim was to demonstrate the ease of keeping the mean machines clean, effortlessly.
Chennai based company VOLTA MOTORS has come up with a new Crossover electric bike- Volta Zap. The product is completely designed and developed in India, boldly representing the Make In India policy. The product is built considering all the parameters like design, engineering, overall weight balance, Center of Gravity, placement of batteries etc.
28 Mojo riders from 8 different cities across the nation join the “Mountain Trail”, a ride from Delhi to Chandigarh via Leh. The 15 day ride starts from Delhi as many biking aficionados seen riding on their Mojos to Biker’s Café to cheer their fellow riders before the epic trail. Youth icon Rannvijay Singh and film maker Nagesh Kukunoor was also joined the trail riding on Mahindra Mojo for Chandigarh to Leh.
After a completely rain hit Moto3 and Moto2, the conditions were uncertain for the bigger machines to get into action at Sachsenring. The race direction declared it to be a full wet race. As soon as the lights went off Valentino Rossi and Andrea Dovizioso made off to a good start and lead the pack, as the track was getting drier lap by lap.
Royal Enfield’s new 750cc parallel twin engine Continental GT has been spied in Spain, the testing of the new product has been conducting by RE’s British team. One of the most ambitious projects that Royal Enfield holds is their upcoming 750cc motorcycle featured with parallel twin oil cooled engine.
Hero MotoCorp has launched their very first indigenously designed and developed motorcycle after parting from the erstwhile partner Honda. The new Splendor iSmart 110 is what Hero had showcased at the Auto Expo conducted earlier this year. Hero has chosen the Splendor platform being their most popular marquee among all the products from their current lineup.
Syed Asif Ali has won the popular Gulf Monsoon scooter Rally held in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Ali was riding TVS Wego for Team TVS Racing, along with him another rider from TVS Racing Muzzafer Ali also managed to finish at 5th riding TVS Wego. There were total 53 riders participated in the Rally representing different teams across the country.