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Royal Enfield Temporary Halts Manufacturing At Chennai Plant
Automaker Royal Enfield on May 12 decided to temporarily shut the manufacturing process at its Chennai plant in Tamil Nadu. The decision has been taken in the view of the current COVID-19 scenario and "with an objective to prioritise safety and well-being of its personnel". The plant will stay shut till May 16 and, in the meantime, it will undergo maintenance activities. Earlier, Hero MotoCorp had announced a similar decision.
Tags: Royal Enfield, Bikes, Chennai, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times Auto
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Honda Launches CB650R, CBR650R In India; Starting From Rs 8.67 Lakh
Honda has unveiled its middle-weight bikes, '2021 CB650R' and '2021 CBR650R', in India. Priced at Rs 8.67 lakh and Rs 8.88 lakh respectively, the 6-speed gearbox-equipped 'CB650R' and 'CBR65R' come with a 649cc four-cylinder engine generating 86 bhp power. Launched for the first time in India, the neo sport design of 'CB650R' comes in Black Metallic and Chromosphere Red. Meanwhile, 'CBR650R' will be available in Grand Prix Red and Black… read-more
Tags: Honda, Bikes, Two wheeler, India, CB650R, CBR650R
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Ducati Launches Scrambler Series 'Desert Sled,' 'Nightshift' In India
French superbike maker Ducati has launched its awaited 'Scrambler Desert Sled' and 'Scrambler Nightshift' in India. Priced at Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 9.8 lakh, the bikes come with an 803CC engine producing 72bhp and 66.2Nm peak torque respectively at 8,250 and 5,750 rpm. Promising enhanced user experience, Scrambler Nightshift is available in matte grey and charcoal, with a retro-styled flat seat. Similarly, Scrambler Desert Sled dons gold rims… read-more
Tags: Ducati, Bikes, Style, India, Automobile, Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled, Ducati Nightshift
Courtesy: Autocar India
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Hero Launches Xtreme 160R 100 Million Edition In Single Variant
Hero MotoCorp, on March 12, launched its much-awaited Xtreme 160R 100 Million Edition in a single variant. Launched at Rs 1,08,750 the edition has been priced higher than the standard model (Rs 1,03,900). The new edition gets a dual-tone paint finish with red and white colour on the headlight, mask, and rare panel. However, the company has made no changes in the engine of the bike.
Tags: Hero Motorcorp, Hero Xtreme 160R, Bikes, Hero Bikes
Courtesy: Hindustan Times Auto
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Hero Motocorp Launches New Xtreme 200S BS 6; Priced At Rs 1.15 Lakh
Hero MotorCorp on November 10 unveiled the new 'Xtreme 200S BS-6' for Indian market. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.15 lakh. Upgraded with advanced XSens technology, the bike will be available in Sports Red, Panther Black and Pearl Fadeless White Color. The bike has updated 200cc Programmed Fuel Injection engine with oil cooler. Producing 16.4 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, the bike also has features like LED-headlamps, bluetooth connectivity… read-more
Tags: Hero Motorcorp, Bikes, Motorcycle, Xtreme 200S
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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TVS Launches New Apache Variant Marking Brand's Four Millionth Sale
TVS Motors launched new 2021 Apache RTR 200 4v on November 4 to mark the brand's four millionth sale. Priced at Rs 1.31 lakh for the standard dual-channel ABS variant, the bike will be available in 3 riding modes - Sport, Urban & Rain. It will have SmartXConnect Bluetooth feature with 'Feather-touch' start. Powered with 197.55cc, the bike possess single-cylinder, 4-valve oil-cooled engine with a 5-speed gearbox.
Tags: TVS, Apache, Bikes, Motorcycle
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Harley Davidson, Hero MotoCorp Ink Agreement For Sales In India
Indian two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has announced its tie-up with the US-based Harley Davidson on October 27. Under this pact, Hero will sell and service Harley Davidson bikes in the country. Besides, Hero will also hold rights to produce 'premium' range bikes and sell them under Harley Davidson's banner through its dealers. Earlier in September,… read-more
Tags: Hero Motorcorp, Harley Davidson, Bikes, Partnership
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Triumph Motorcycle Unveils '2021 Triumph Trident 660' At Rs 6.97 Lakh
The motorcycle company Triumph has unveiled their new bike '2021 Triumph Trident 600' on October 30. The bike is equipped with a 660 cc triple-cylinder engine with 80 bhp and 64 Nm. It will also sport round TFT console, LCD readout for speed, revs and gear position. The sporty bike has been priced at Rs 6.97 lakh and is expected to enter the Indian market in 2021.
Tags: Trident, Triumph, Bikes, Motorcycle
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Honda Launches New 'H'Ness CB 350' In India
Honda 'H'Ness CB 350', has been officially launched in India as a competition to the Royal Enfield Classic 350 in the mid-size vehicle category. H'Ness CB 350 will have smart voice control system, LED Head lights and will be available in 2 variants - DLX and DLX Pro. The bike has been priced at Rs 1.90 lakh and the bookings will start at Rs 5,000.
Tags: Honda, Royal Enfield, Bikes, Motorcycle
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Harley Davidson Stops Its Production And Sales In India
Harley-Davidson on September 24 announced that it will stop its production and sales in India as a part of its restructuring programme. Reportedly, the decision came after the company sold very few vehicles in the last financial year. About 70 employees are axed from jobs as a result of the decision. The company stated that the reconstruction program was to concentrate more on the US markets.
Tags: Harley-Davidson, India, Bikes, Production
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