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 officially launched the CB Hornet 160R which they had showcased on the 2015 Rev Fest along with updated CBR 150R/250R and CBR 650F earlier this year. Based on the concept CX-01, the CB Hornet 160R is expected to replace CB Trigger.
Hero MotoCorp has launched the updated 2016 Hunk, the 150cc Hunk retains the same underpinnings as before and there has been cosmetic changes with few feature updates like revised meter console. Hero has been struggling while selling their bikes from 150cc upwards since long, the models like Karizma R and Karizma ZMR are also performing badly for Hero ever since they received makeover.
An event which started in 2012 for the riders and the enthusiasts has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. This is one common platform for the riders of superbikes, the manufacturers and the fans and the enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their love and feast on the galore of two wheeled beauties.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched two All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) in India- Ozark 250 and Quadsport Z400. The introduction of powerful and versatile ATVs from the house of Suzuki is made to further strengthen company’s position in the fastest growing automobile industry of the world.
The 2016 KTM RC390 is recently spotted at what is believed as KTM’s facility at Pune. At the recently concluded EICMA show Ktm have showcased the 2016 RC 390, the bike is actually going to be manufactured at the KTM facility in India. It is this reason we should not be surprised to see the production ready bike in our country first.
In a serious effort to get back on top of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), Yamaha has unveiled it's 2016 race-only spec R1 that is built purely for the tracks in Japan. This is a new version of the YZF-R1 and also a lower-priced version of the same. The model is a special version that is available for only purpose, racing.
If you were one of those who were eagerly waiting for the worldwide appearance of the naked R15, then we are delighted to say that the wait is finally over. Yamaha officially launched the Yamaha M-Slaz in Thailand at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo 2015. The Yamaha M-Slaz is a street fighter that is based on the Yamaha YZF-R15. It has been launched at a price tag of 89,500 Thai Baht which equals to INR 1.66 lakhs.
The Bikerhood Meet- Ride For Heroes all India tour concluded the last stop of its pan India tour in Pune on Sunday, 29th November, 2015. With this leg, the tour finally came to an end with the bikers and their groups pledging their support for the needy. The efforts taken by Bikerhood needs to be lauded and highly appreciated.
You can now book your entry tickets for the upcoming 2016 Auto Expo as the online ticket booking has commenced. The grand Auto carnival of country is scheduled for the 5th of February’16; the Auto Expo will be open for the public from 5th-9th of February’16. The venue for the Auto Expo will be the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.
The Yamaha M-Slaz, aka the Naked R15's video was recently teased through a video with a tagline "Slash Your Darkness" and Yamaha further confirmed that the model will be debuted worldwide on the eve of the 32nd Thailand International Motor Expo 2015 starting from 1st December i.e today. However, it might be showcased anywhere between 1st December to 13th December.