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    2022 Honda NAVI 110cc Launched In The US – 4 Colours, Made In India

    2022 Honda NaviHonda Navi did not find many takers in India due to its ultra-compact proportions and unique styling
    Honda has launched 2022 Navi in the USA at a price of USD 1,807 (approx. INR 1.34 lakh). In comparison, when it was on sale in India, it was on offer at a price of Rs 50k. This mini Moto has been manufactured in India and will go on sale across USA starting January 2022.
    Navi was briefly on sale in India between 2016 and 2017 before being discontinued due to a very low sales volume generated. But despite of getting discontinued from India, it is still manufactured in India – for export markets. Navi is among the highest exported Honda two wheeler from India.
    The overall appearance of Navi shares a lot of resemblance with Grom, the company’s monkey bike. With beginner-friendly ergonomics, quirky design and fun to ride, Navi would majorly cater to the high school teenagers of America. The compact dimensions are an added benefit for young adults.
    2022 Honda Navi 110cc- Mechanical Specs
    Powering Navi is a 109.2cc, air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine derived from Active with Honda’s Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology. In the current avatar of Activa 6G, this motor kicks out 7.68 bhp at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 8.79 Nm at 5250rpm while being mated to a CVT automatic gearbox. This engine returns a fuel efficiency figure of 45 kmpl.
    2022 Honda Navi
    However, unlike Activa in India, this motor still comes equipped with a carburetor instead of a fuel injector. The chassis of the US-spec Navi is suspended on inverted forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear. It rides on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels.
    Design & Ergonomics
    On a closer look, one might find the engine to be placed at a rather unusual spot which is low and closer to the rear wheel. It doesn’t qualify as a motorcycle and yet is very different in design from a conventional scooter. For starters, neither does it feature a step-through design with a big central floorboard nor even a low hump where the fuel tank sits, like many maxi-scooters.
    The rider’s feet are placed on external footpegs like motorcycles while it provides a lockable cubby down in front where one can store some knick-knacks. A very accessible saddle of only 785mm and kerb weight of 107kg would make it an excellent commuter in city traffic.
    Some exterior highlights of Navi include a squarish headlamp, a single-sided exhaust canister and blacked-out side panels and running gear giving the scooter a dual-tone theme that accentuates its overall sporty appeal. Honda is offering Navi in four paint schemes- Red, Grasshopper Green, Nut Brown, and Ranger Green. Honda has also left room for visual customisations with graphics packages named Icon and TrueTimber. More

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    Yamaha R15S V3 Launch Price Rs 1.57 L – Rs 26k Cheaper Than V4 Top Variant

    New Yamaha R15S V3 LaunchYamaha India launched the more advanced R15 V4 in Sep 2021 – Today they have launched the cheaper version of the same, R15S V3.0
    Yamaha Motor India has launched a new and more affordable sports bike called R15S V3. It is a cheaper version of the recently launched R15 V4.0. Targeting buyers with a limited budget, the R15S has undercut the R15 V4 in price.
    Yamaha R15S V3 Launch Price
    Price of the R15S V3 starts from Rs 1.57 lakh, while that of the R15 V4.0 starts from Rs 1.71 lakh for base variant and goes all the way to Rs 1.83 lakh. This makes the R15S V3 about Rs 14k cheaper than the base V4 and Rs 26k cheaper than the top of the line R15M V4. All prices are ex-sh, Delhi.
    Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group, said, “The YZF-R15 in its Version 3.0 was a huge success as it proved to be the most exhilarating model in the 150cc supersport segment with advanced technology and features.” In Sep 2021, Yamaha recorded sales over 11k units for the R15V4.
    “While the YZF-R15 V4 is being highly appreciated by customers across India, our research has shown that customers are also looking for a more viable option to commute with a pillion, without having to compromise on the Racing DNA of the R15. At Yamaha we are always listening to what our customers’ demand and make every possible attempt to meet those demands. Hence, the R15S V3 with a Unibody Seat was evident.”
    New Yamaha R15S V3 Launch
    It may be recalled that when the company initially introduced the YZF-R15 V2.0, the V1 motorcycle, under R15S moniker was re-launched so as to offer a more affordable version of the bike to buyers. This new R15S has followed a similar approach.
    Yamaha R15S V3 Specs
    The R15S V3 variant is powered by a 155cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve engine that produces maximum power of 18.6 PS at 10,000rpm, with a torque output of 14.1 Nm at 8,500rpm. The fuel-injected motor with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It will continue to feature a Multi Function LCD Instrument Cluster with Gear Shift Indicator, Dual Channel ABS, Assist & Slipper Clutch, Side stand with engine cut-off Switch, Deltabox Frame, Aluminum Swingarm, and a Super Wide 140/70-R17 Radial Rear Tyre.
    In terms of dimensions, the new Yamaha R15S will stand 1,990mm in length, 725mm in width and 1135mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,325mm. Gross weight will be at 292 kgs and it will receive features such as radial tyre at the rear, side stand engine cut off switch and a dual horn set up. Only one colour option is on offer – Racing Blue.
    Yamaha India Chairman further added, “After the introduction of the brand Campaign ‘The Call of the Blue’ in 2018, the R15 model range witnessed a staggering growth in sales. Considering the period between January 2018 to October 2021, we have garnered a total sale of 276,445 units, which is a remarkable accomplishment. This clearly states the success of ‘The Call of the Blue’ campaign, which was launched to testify the company’s commitment of offering two wheelers that add up to the global spirit of Yamaha Racing and the brand’s global image of ‘Excitement, Stylish and Sporty’.” More

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    Bajaj Pulsar 250cc First Owner Takes Delivery In Pune

    Bajaj Pulsar 250cc First Owner Takes DeliveryBajaj Pulsar F250 and N250 share the same oil-cooled 250 cc engine that makes 24.5 hp and 21.5 Nm of torque – Both sport single channel ABS
    Bajaj Pulsar F250 and N250 are the biggest motorcycles introduced under the Pulsar brand. Launched in India on 28th October 2021, the Pulsar naked street fighter style is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh, Bajaj Pulsar F250, semi-faired motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.40 lakh. Deliveries have started from today. First owner took delivery at a dealership in Pune today morning.
    Bajaj said, “Bajaj Auto has commenced deliveries of the all-new Pulsar 250 launched last month. The first delivery of Pulsar F250 was done in Pune on 15th November 2021 from Shourya Bajaj showroom at Chinchwad.” Watch the first owner of Bajaj Pulsar 250cc taking delivery in the video below, credit to D17 VLOGS.
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    Pulsar F250 and N250 – Differences
    Both the bikes share some striking similarities in terms of design and are yet distinctly different where positioning and riding stance is concerned. Both Pulsars receive LED projector headlights and massive tyres measuring 100/80 R17 front and 130/70 R17 rear. They also share the same tubular framework and disc brake arrangement standing 300 mm front and 230 mm rear while single-channel ABS is offered as common features along with 14 liter fuel tank capacities.
    Feature wise, the Pulsar F250 and N250 also sport an ‘Infinity Display’ instrument console. This includes a gear position indicator, distance-to-empty readout, range indicator and clock along with a USB charging socket near the fuel tank flap. Both the bikes sport split seats, LED tail lamp and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Striking differences also tell the new Pulsar F250 and N250 apart. For starters, they are positioned in two varying segments.
    Bajaj Pulsar 250cc First Owner Takes Delivery
    Positioning and Rivals – Pulsar N250 is a naked street-fighter while the F250 is a semi fared motorcycle. The N250 takes on the Suzuki Gixxer 250 in its segment even as the latter is priced significantly higher. In the same price segment it will also take on Yamaha FZ 25 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. N250 has no direct rival but will compete with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Hero Xtreme 200S in a similar price range.
    Colour Options and Price – Even as both Pulsar F250 and N250 share a common colour scheme of Techno Grey, the F250 gets an additional colour of Racing Red to set it apart. Pricewise the N250 is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh while the Pulsar F250 is more expensive by Rs 2,000 at Rs 1.40 lakh.
    Features – True to its touring stance, the Pulsar F250 gets a tall windscreen for rider protection and sharp body panels along with reverse boomerang shaped LED DRLs. It also sports clip on handle bars. The N250 on the other hand receives a more contemporary design with LED DRLs and single LED projector headlamp. Handle bars are flat and wide set for better maneuverability in city traffic conditions and relating to better cornering. Another difference is that the rear-view mirrors of the street fighter are installed on the front apron while the its naked counterpart gets similar units which are mounted on the handlebar.
    Kerb Weight – This is another area where the two new Pulsars differ, albeit marginally. The Bajaj Pulsar N250 weighs a total of 162 kgs as against a kerb weight of 164 kgs seen on its semi faired F250 counterpart.
    Engine Specs – Sharing identical engines, Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 are powered by a BS6 compliant 249.07cc, single cylinder, 4stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, oil cooled, fuel injected engine. This engine offers 24.5 hp power at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm peak torque at 6,500 rpm mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. They also share the single channel ABS system and suspension in the form of 37mm telescopic fork in the front and monoshock at the rear. More

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    Honda 350cc Sales Cross 30k In 1 Yr – Royal Enfield Rival Aims For 10x Growth

    Image – JerishHonda is targeting sales of 300,000 units per annum in the 250-500cc motorcycle category in the next three years
    Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has revealed that it is looking to introduce multiple new models in the middleweight segments to take on market leader Royal Enfield. The mid displacement segment between 300cc and 700cc has been dominated by the Chennai-based bikemaker for a long time now.
    The Japanese brand, on the other hand, has only two models in this space- H’Ness CB350 and CB350 RS, both of them being fairly recent launches. The company is targeting sales of 300,000 units per annum in the category in the next three years with the new portfolio of locally manufactured mid displacement motorcycles.
    Together, sales of Honda CB350 and CB350RS has crossed the 30,000 sales mark in Oct 2021. This also marks the 1st anniversary of the Honda 350cc motorcycles in India. Honda aims to increase the yearly sales by 10 times in the segment, to take on Royal Enfield – who has about 90% market share.
    In an interaction with a leading newspaper, Atsushi Ogata, President, HMSI revealed that sooner or later Honda will add new products to its lineup. The number of models in the mid displacement segment of motorcycles will increase year by year. The company intends for sales to increase up to 3 lakh units within three years.
    Honda 350cc sales since launch last year
    Honda BigWing expansion
    The bikemaker will also look to expand its reach across the country as currently, it has 70 Big Wing outlets in the market. The company has said that it will expand its presence to 300 customer touchpoints in the next three years and is working to put in place 100 Big Wing outlets to cover top 50 UIO (units in operation) areas by the end of the ongoing financial year.
    HMSI intends to quicken the dealer expansion process in order to cover the top 100 UIO areas in the upcoming financial year. In addition, the sales team of HMSI is also trying to utilise its existing Big Wing dealership network by convincing dealer partners to consider the small branch concept in small towns as well.
    As per data provided by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), as many as 276,365 motorcycles with engine capacities between 250cc and 500cc were sold during the first seven months of the ongoing financial year FY2021-22. This has resulted in YoY growth of 4.2 percent. However, during the same period, overall sales of motorcycles declined by 1 percent and stood at 5,369,358 units.
    Royal Enfield Dominates
    Royal Enfield continues to dominate this space with a sales volume of 244,964 units recorded between April and October 2021. However, the company’s monopoly has been challenged in recent times as it faces heat from new competitors with its market share falling 700 basis points over the year-ago period. Meanwhile, Honda’s market share in this space has increased to 6.8 percent in comparison to 0.5 percent in Apr-Oct FY21.
    That said, Royal Enfield is working on a plethora of new products which will be launched in the coming few months. Currently, the brand retails three motorcycles in the 350cc category including Bullet, Meteor and Classic. It will also add Hunter 350, a retro classic roadster, to the lineup in the near future.
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    Clubsport Version of 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Is Race Ready

    The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is the Cayman GT4 RS’s race-ready sibling.Power comes courtesy of a 500-hp version of the 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3 Cup racer.Plan on spending $229,000 (before taxes) for the Clubsport before factoring in other competition-related costs.Need more proof the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is essentially a race car for the street? Then look no further than the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, the race-ready variant of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.Like its street-legal counterpart, the GT4 RS Clubsport cribs its 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3—specifically, the 911 GT3 Cup race car. In the mid-engine 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, the six-pot belts out a mighty 500 horsepower at a hair-raising 8300 rpm (Porsche notes the engine spins to 9000 revs) and 343 pound-feet of torque at 6000 rpm. Pushing that grunt to the ground is Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the sole gearbox the brand offers in this Clubsport.
    Additionally, the race-spec Clubsport includes race-ready bits such as two-way adjustable shock absorbers and adjustable anti-roll bars. The car’s ride height, toe, and camber are also adjustable, as is its giant swan neck rear wing.Other track-oriented features of the GT4 RS Clubsport include the likes of a trio of available spring rates for the front and rear axles, massive 15.0-inch front rotors (that are kept cool by way of the car’s NACA hood vents), and a track-specific stability control program. Inside, Porsche fits the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport with a welded-in roll cage, Recaro racing seat and six-point harness, and a fire extinguisher. There’s also a built-in air-jack setup, as well as enough space for a 30.4-gallon fuel cell.
    Racing isn’t cheap, and neither is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. It rings in at $229,000 before taxes, not to mention the competition-related costs. Those looking to save some scratch may ultimately decide the street-legal $143,050 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the better Cayman for their personal and financial needs. Sure, the Cayman GT4 RS is not a real race car, but its Clubsport kin proves the roadgoing model is the street version of one.

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    GT-Yes! Porsche Taycan EV Adds 590-HP GTS Trim for 2022

    The GTS slots between the 4S and Turbo in the Porsche Taycan trim hierarchy.The GTS also marks the debut of the Taycan Sport Turismo wagon, which ditches its Cross Turismo kin’s additional ride height and body cladding.Deliveries of the Taycan GTS are due to begin in the first half of 2022.Porsche is bridging the gap between the Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo by adding a new GTS trim to its electric sedan and wagon for 2022. Offered exclusively with the Taycan’s larger 93.4-kWh battery pack (lesser Taycan models come standard with a 79.2-kWh pack), the Taycan GTS has two electric motors (one at the front axle, the other at the rear) that produce a combined peak of 590 horsepower with Launch Control engaged. That’s 28 more peak horses than a Taycan 4S with the same battery pack, but 80 peak horses less than a Taycan Turbo (both with Launch Control engaged). Like other Taycan models, the GTS’s front motor directly drives the front wheels, while the rear unit mates to a two-speed gearbox.Although Porsche claims the all-wheel-drive Taycan GTS claws its way from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, we wager the newest Taycan trim will hit the mile-a-minute mark in a skosh over 3.0 seconds in our hands. Consider the fact we pushed a Taycan 4S to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, or 0.4 second ahead of Porsche’s estimate for the model.
    The GTS TouchOf course, the GTS packs more than just extra horses under its slinky sheetmetal, as Porsche blesses the model with trim-specific tuning to the likes of its active air suspension system and torque-vectoring rear end. While the GTS cribs its red-painted six-piston front and four-piston rear rotors from the lesser Taycan 4S, it trades the 4S’s 14.2-inch front rotors for a pair of massive 15.4-inch units (the GTS shares its 14.1-inch rear rotors with the 4S). Those in search of additional braking performance can opt to fit their Taycan GTS with Porsche’s trick tungsten-carbide-coated brakes or a set of carbon-ceramic units. Complementing the additional performance kit of the GTS are a number of distinct exterior and interior cues. In the former case, this includes bits such as a more aggressive front fascia and side skirts, gloss-black decor on the rear fascia, darkened headlight bezels, and black badging, 20-inch wheels, and window trim.Meanwhile, the interior of the Taycan GTS features black brushed-aluminum trim pieces and kick plates, as well as suedelike material (dubbed Race-Tex by Porsche) on the steering wheel, seats, and headliner. If that’s not enough, then Porsche offers an available GTS Interior package that adds contrasting red or gray bits about the cabin. The optional extra also includes matte carbon-fiber trim to the likes of the steering wheel, door panels, and center console.
    Debut of the Sport TurismoThe Taycan GTS also marks the debut of the Sport Turismo version of Porsche’s electric vehicle. Whereas the Taycan Cross Turismo wagon wears SUV-like body cladding to complement its additional ground clearance, the lower Taycan Sport Turismo wagon shares its exterior decor with the Taycan sedan. That said, the functional benefits of the Taycan Cross Turismo’s wagon shape carry over unchanged to the Sport Turismo.Predictably, the Taycan GTS’s price falls between those of the $105,150 Taycan 4S and $152,250 Taycan Turbo ($111,650 for the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo and $154,850 for the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo), with the sedan stickering for $132,750 and the Sport Turismo for $134,650. Both Taycan GTS models are available to order now, with deliveries due to begin before the middle of 2022.
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    Ram HD, Chassis Cab Trucks to Be Recalled over Diesel Engine Stalling

    Stellantis will recall 222,410 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks from the 2019 and 2020 model years to replace a defective high-pressure fuel pump.The recall is to fix a problem revealed earlier in which some trucks with the Cummins diesel engine were reportedly stalling and subsequently being unable to start again. Truck owners will begin to get recall notices after January 1, Stellantis said.Stellantis, parent company of Ram, has announced it will recall about 222,410 U.S. Ram HD and Chassis Cab trucks from 2019–2020. The recall is to replace fuel pumps in trucks with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine. In October, it was revealed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was investigating reports that some trucks would stall and be unable to start again. This was believed to be related to a defective high-pressure fuel pump. A Stellantis statement said the company reviewed warranty data and “discovered the components are subject to inadvertent wear that may contaminate their mechanisms with metal shavings. If this occurs, it may cause the vehicles to stall or prevent them from starting.” Stellantis emphasized it is “unaware” of accidents or injuries as a result of the issue and that it started its own internal investigation before NHTSA did.The NHTSA document said the stalling reportedly occurred when trucks were moving at more than 25 mph and it “resulted in permanent disablement of the vehicle.”There were 22 reports of the problem as of the date the document was published on October 14, 2021. Stellantis’s recall report says a malfunction indicator lamp may light up to indicate the problem is occurring, or there may be “a fuel leak, abnormal engine noise, or a change in drive quality.” Vehicles involved in the recall are Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks built between October 11, 2018, and November 13, 2020.Truck owners looking for more details can call Stellantis at 800–853–1403 or visit NHTSA’s recalls site.

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    2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Makes 493 HP, Will Sound Fantastic

    Porsche rolled out the RS version of the Porsche 718 Cayman at the Los Angeles auto show tonight, revealing that it has the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3.In the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, it will make 493 hp and 331 pound-feet of torque, and according to Porsche’s Andreas Preuninger will emit “the most intense sound ever in a GT car.”The 2022 Cayman GT4 RS will go on sale next summer in the U.S., priced at $143,050.The long wait for an RS version of the Porsche Cayman is finally officially over. It’s less than a month since the company dropped images of a disguise-clad GT4 RS prototype being tested in the Alps, but now the finished car has been unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show, and it’s a stunner.The earlier release told us the RS’s Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time but was more reticent about the technical details. We knew the first RS Cayman would use a naturally aspirated flat-six engine, but now the company has confirmed this will be the same 4.0-liter unit that is fitted to the 911 GT3. That’s the one that revs to 9000 rpm and makes a peak of 493 horsepower. The output represents a 79-hp increase over the existing Cayman GT4 and 10 hp less than the engine makes in the GT3, a difference that Andreas Preuninger, head of the GT department, says is down to engineering rather than marketing: “The longer exhaust system means a loss due to back pressure.”

    Unlike the regular GT4, there won’t be the option of a manual transmission. Preuninger says there isn’t one available that is able to both work with the Cayman’s mid-mounted engine and take its power and torque. The ratios of the standard seven-speed PDK twin-clutch transmission have been shortened to improve acceleration. Porsche is claiming a 3.2-second zero-to-60-mph time—half a second inside that for a PDK-equipped regular GT4—and a top speed of 196 mph, reached in seventh gear. (The GT4’s 187-mph max arrives in sixth.)We can safely anticipate it will sound truly epic when extended, thanks to the bespoke exhaust system but also the high-level air intakes behind the doors, which have been carefully tuned to deliver induction sound. “The first cars we made were actually too loud. We wanted a quality noise,” Preuninger says, promising it should be “the most intense sound ever in a GT car.”
    The other side of the power-to-weight ratio has also been sharpened with some diligent mass saving. Fenders are made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic and incorporate cooling ducts similar to those seen on the previous-generation 991 911 GT3 RS and GT2 RS. Specifying the optional Weissach Pack will also see the front hood, door mirror caps, upper and lower side air intakes, and rear wing element turn carbon. Porsche claims a U.S. curb weight of 3227 pounds, 49 pounds less than a PDK-equipped GT4.Chassis changes include a 1.2-inch reduction in ride height, ball-jointed suspension mountings, revised spring and anti-roll bar rates, and new Bilstein dampers, as well as 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with motorsport-style center locks. Cast-iron brake rotors will be standard, with Porsche’s PCCB carbon-ceramic discs an upgrade option.
    In addition to the underhung rear wing, other aerodynamic changes include an adjustable front diffuser and a new front spoiler with “flow around” blades. The hood also incorporates NACA ducts, while the louvered vents on the fenders help to reduce air pressure within the wheel wells. Overall, the RS will make up to 25 percent more downforce than the regular GT4, with Preuninger saying that translates to around 220 pounds at 120 mph. Having created what will almost certainly be the ultimate combustion-powered Cayman (since the next generation of the sports-car will be pure electric), Porsche is predictably keen to charge for it. The GT4 RS will cost $141,700, with the first cars set to reach U.S. buyers in the summer of 2022. That’s a huge amount for a Cayman—more than double the price of the base model—yet, if it follows the example set by previous RS models, the biggest problem facing potential buyers may well be finding a dealer willing to take their money for one of the fought-for build slots.

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