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.
In an exclusive report BikesIndia has been told by the source closely associated with the Kinetic Motors India about the launch preparations. In an exclusive dialog Mr. Nikhil Joshi has told us that Kinetic Motors is all set to launch the iconic MV Agusta range of bikes in India.
Honda has emerged as market leader yet again with increasing market share in two wheeler segment, based on the sales report published by SIAM, Honda 2 Wheelers has achieved number one position in 8 States and one Union territory of India.
At last Mahindra “Mojo” is officially launched, the one of the most tested bikes of India is launched today at a price tag of Rs 1.58 Lacs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The pricing is introductory and will last only till this festive season. The Mahindra Mojo is being available in four major cities initially and successively based on the demand the supply will be made country wide.
The latest news comes to us again by "Young Machine" who now claim that it could possibly be a 350cc and not a 250cc as speculated by them earlier. We are not sure as to which could make it to production or whether if both of them do, as in the case of Yamaha (R25 and R3) and Kawasaki (250 and 300).
Emotions ran high as Geet Singh Bindra, the man that had sold his brand new KTM Duke 390 in order to raise funds for victims of the Nepal earthquake, was applauded for his efforts. A true biker by heart, soul and spirit, Geet had not only sold his precious motorcycle and his iPhone 6, but had also traveled to the earthquake sites and personally aided those in need.
The Bikerhood Meet in Delhi was a great success. Numbers were fewer than that of the Mumbai Meet, but the Bikerhood team was thrilled to have members of different biking groups in the North supporting their initiative. Indian Motorcycles had a big presence at the event, along with KTM and Royal Enfield groups as well. This event was held at The Pavilion in the upscale DLF Emporio mall, located in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi.
The Motul Grand Prix of Japan race started out to be a wet race with Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez starting up in the first line. The race kicked off with Rossi leading the riders into turn 1 and 2, soon after which Lorenzo took over the 1st place and started moving away from other riders.
Yamaha has unveiled the budget edition YZF-R1 in United States as YZF-R1S, it was speculated for quite some time that Yamaha might introduce a model christening R1S as the name was earlier got patented. The model is now revealed in USA and to the surprise of all; Yamaha has introduced the R1S as cheaper version of the flagship model R1 from their 2015 lineup.
In a launch event where Hero MotoCorp has launched all new Maestro Edge, they have unveiled another scooter built on same platform by the name of “Duet”. The all new Duet is strongly inspired by Honda Activa and it also seems that Hero has done that deliberately to take on the market leader head on.
Hero MotoCorp has launched a premium auto gear scooter- Maestro Edge. Hero has developed the Maestro Edge indigenously right from the chassis to the 110.9cc OHC engine. The premium class Maestro Edge will be known as “Dash” in other international markets like Columbia and Brazil.