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.
Honda has showcased one of their potent and promising products at the ongoing Auto Expo’16- CRF1000L Africa Twin. The 1000cc adventure touring machine has been promised by the Japanese giant last year when they launched CBR 650F. The CRF 1000L Africa Twin is slated as the second product under the “Make In India” commitment after the Honda CBR 650F.
At the first day of Auto Expo 2016, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched a unique product based on 110cc CVT engine used in their popular scooters. With the “New Additional Value For India” (NAVI) Honda has managed to create a novel segment in two wheeler industry in India.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has given a surprise which is certainly good news for many bike enthusiasts of our country. Honda has decided to re-launch their one of the most popular motorcycles- CB Unicorn 150. Honda had discontinued the very first motorcycle with which they had stepped into the Indian market long time back.
DSK Benelli is blazing all guns as they have unveiled not one but four different motorbikes from various categories at the Auto Expo 2016. Today on the first day of Auto Expo’16 when it is exclusively opened for media, DSK Benelli has showcased– The TNT Naked T-135, BX 250, Tornado 300 and the TRK 502.
The Royal Enfield has officially unveiled their first adventurer tourer- Himalayan. The Himalayan with its off road capability is being test by the company for about two years now. Royal Enfield is not taking part in the Auto Expo’16 and hence they have decided to unveil their strategically important product just one day ahead of the expo.
Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) has launched “V”- a product based on a unique idea. The Bajaj-V is made from the scrap of iconic warship of Indian Navy- INS Vikrant. The new Bajaj-V holds a sentimental value for being made out of the actual metal of INS Vikrant, Bajaj would like to monetize the exclusive and sentimental feel associated with their brand new product.
Triumph Motorcycles are best known for their cross country capable adventure touring machines and their Tiger series is world renowned in this. To further strengthen the brand image in India the Triumph Motorcycles India has come up with their “Tiger Training Academy” and in this spree they have recently concluded the training session in Delhi.
The country’s only two-wheeler taxi company; M-Taxi has undergone into a collaboration with the Paytm for digital payment. The M-Taxi which was founded by a young entrepreneur and started as a unique startup is getting fairly popular in Gurgaon region. The idea of taxi on two wheels is as unique as we have seen ambulance on two wheels last year running in Bangalore city.
Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of world’s largest tyre and rubber company Bridgestone Corporation best known for their world class tyres announced a contribution of Rs 1 Crore towards the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for flood affected people in Chennai.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has unveiled the updated Hayate from their commuter segment offering, the new Hayate is christened as “Hayate EP”. It has been really long time since Suzuki has given update to their commuter line up or has brought a brand new commuter.