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    Bajaj Pulsar 150 SD, NS160 Cash Discount Offer Sep 2021 – Low Down Payment

    Image – The Bental RiderPulsar can be credited with introducing and popularizing performance-oriented biking in the country
    It was two decades back when Bajaj introduced its Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 180 bikes in the country. Over the years, Pulsar range has been expanded to include several other motorcycles. These are popular globally as well, with exports covering around 70 countries. As part of its ’20 years of Pulsar mania’ celebrations, the company is offering attractive discounts and benefits on several Pulsar motorcycles.
    Pulsar 150 SD and NS160 offers
    Bajaj is offering cash benefit worth Rs 4,000 on Pulsar 150 SD and NS160. Customers also gain in terms of low down payment, starting at Rs 18,348. Pulsar 150 SD is priced at Rs 1.04 lakh. With the cash benefit, it will come closer to the 1 lakh price range. Pulsar NS160 is priced at Rs 1.15 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
    As the festive season has commenced, the offers on Pulsar motorcycles can help boost sales. It is likely that these offers will be subject to stock availability and other terms and conditions. Customers can contact any of Bajaj dealerships to know more about these offers.
    Pulsar 150 SD features and specs
    The first Pulsar motorcycle, Pulsar 150 has undergone significant changes over the years. In its current form, the bike boasts of dagger inspired graphics. It has an aggressive look and feel, evident in wolf eyed headlamp, laser edged graphics and carbon fibre accents. Colour options for 150 SD variant include Blue Black, Red Black, Black Red, and White Black.
    Bajaj Pulsar Discount Offer Sep 2021
    Pulsar 150 SD is powered by a 149.50 cc Twin Spark, DTS-I FI motor that is capable of generating 14 ps of max power at 8500 rpm and 13.25 Nm of max torque at 6500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike has 31mm telescopic front forks and gas filled twin shock absorber at the rear. Braking duties are performed by 260 mm disc (with single-channel ABS) at the front and 130 mm drum brake at rear.
    Pulsar NS160 features and specs
    Talking about NS160, the bike is one of the best-looking in Pulsar range. It has a chiselled profile with features such as sporty graphics, split seats, underbelly exhaust and rear tyre huggers. Colour options include Metallic Pearl White, Brunt Red and Pewter Grey.
    Pulsar NS160 gets its power from a 160.3 cc, oil cooled, SOHC motor. It makes 17.2 ps at 9000 rpm and 14.6 Nm at 7250 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike utilizes telescopic suspension with anti-friction bush at front and Nitrox mono shock absorber at rear. Both ends have disc brakes, measuring 260 mm and 230 mm, respectively. Front brakes are integrated with single-channel ABS.
    Pulsar family is expected to get bigger soon with addition of new 250cc models. There could be three versions, a naked bike called NS250, a semi-faired motorcycle called 250F and a fully-faired unit named RS250. Pulsar 250 is expected to debut during the festive season. More

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    2021 Yamaha RayZR 125cc Scooter Launch Price Rs 77k – 4 New Colours

    New Yamaha RayZRYamaha Motor India’s new RayZR 125 Fi and Street Rally 125 Fi receives hybrid power assist by Smart Motor Generator (SMG)
    Yamaha Motor India has launch of the new RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid. Both come in at a base price of Rs 76,830 and share the same engine lineup. Launch of these two new scooters falls under Yamaha’s “The Call of the Blue” campaign and is a part of the company plan to expand its portfolio of Hybrid scooter offerings in India.
    Targeting a younger segment of unisex buyers in the country, the Japanese manufacturer states that the new Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid is aimed at audience in the 18-40 years age group while the Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid is directed towards audience in the 18-25 year group.
    The two scooters are presented in 7 colour options of which 4 are new colours and both receive power assist by Smart motor generator. The highly fuel efficiency hybrid scooters also sport Bluetooth enabled Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X and LED Headlights with aggressive styling updates and a kerb weight of 99kgs.
    2021 Yamaha RayZR – Features
    On board features on the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid (Disc variant) and Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid also include a side stand engine cut off switch which is offered as standard and which is a mandatory feature on all Yamaha bikes in India. Sporting Yamaha’s Bluetooth enabled Yamaha Motorcycle Connect-X App, it get rider convenience features such as Answer Back, Locate My Vehicle, Riding History and Parking Record and Hazard. The SMG system also provides benefits such as quiet engine start system and automatic start stop feature.
    New Yamaha RayZR Street Rally
    Common features also include a multi-function key with seat opener, power assist indicator and LED position lamps. The two scooters receive 21 liter under seat storage and ride on 110mm rear tyres. In addition to these common features, the Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid also receives metal plates, coloured wheel stripes, brush guard and block pattern tyres.
    All New SMG System
    Fitted with a Smart Motor Generator (SMG) System, which is also seen on the Yamaha Fascino 125 Hybrid, this system gets added functioning of a hybrid system with SMG functions as an electric motor. It gives a power assist when the rider accelerates from stop, thereby greatly reducing wobble during start-outs in tandem riding or during uphill climbs.
    3 seconds following start, or once the throttle is cut back or even when engine rpm goes above prescribed level, Power Assist Function is cancelled. An indicator light on its digital instrument cluster informs the rider that Power Assist is on operation.
    Engine Specs and Prices
    Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi and Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid share the same engine specifications. This 125cc, air cooled, fuel injected, blue core engine offers 8.2 hp power at 6,500 rpm and 10.3 Nm peak torque at 5,000 rpm.
    The RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Drum variant is priced at Rs 76,830 while the Disc variant carries a price tag of Rs 79,830. The more expensive Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid is priced at Rs. 83,830. More

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    One in Four Bronco Buyers Opted for a Manual Transmission

    While the actual production and release of new Broncos may be delayed significantly by issues like the molded-in-color hardtop drama, the cars themselves have been a sales hit. The overwhelming number of reservations converted into actual sales have already made the rugged Ford one of the biggest enthusiast-car hits of the decade, so it is fitting that an unusually high number of those Broncos are coming with the best option of all. Yes, even though it is currently only offered on four-cylinder models without the off-road-focused Sasquatch package, Ford Authority reports that 25 percent of all first-year Bronco buyers are opting for the manual transmission.

    The take rate is even more impressive when you consider just how few of the Broncos slated for 2021 production were actually eligible for the car’s novel seven-speed manual. Over half of the Broncos in that group are equipped with the Sasquatch package, which will not get a manual option until next year. Sixty percent of the group are powered by the V-6, which is not currently scheduled to get a manual at all. That means the cars without either make up less than half of the total Bronco production allocation for 2021, seemingly making a manual transmission more common than not on all other Broncos produced for the model year.

    Of course, the higher number is due in part to the group of buyers currently taking delivery of Broncos. All buyers getting a 2021 car are those who reserved the car early, so the group is disproportionately made up of hard-core car enthusiasts who are more likely to be interested in a manual transmission anyway. That number is likely to go down as Bronco production ramps up and cars start going out to lots in specs designed for generic buyers. Until that happens, it is worth celebrating. The manual transmission may be fading, but it is not dead yet.

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    Honda Launches Off-Road-Focused TrailSport Trim Line

    Honda announced today that it will be launching the TrailSport subbrand, which give Honda’s SUVs and trucks an extra degree of off-road prowess.Honda says that the first TrailSport-badged vehicles, due by the end of 2021, will add tougher styling, extra cladding, and interior design changes.More intense TrailSport models with special suspension, tires, and extra ride height will follow in the next couple of years, and we certainly expect the Ridgeline and Passport to add the TrailSport trim.As the number of sedans and coupes on the American car market shrinks and automakers’ SUV lineups balloon, it has become trendy to create off-road-focused subbrands to give the new influx of crossovers a tougher appearance, and in some cases, some actual trail-ready ability. Now Honda is joining the party, announcing today the introduction of the TrailSport badge, which Honda says is the “next chapter in its rugged-light-truck direction.” We expect the Ridgeline pickup truck and Passport crossover to be the first Hondas to receive the TrailSport treatment, and the badge could potentially expand to the Pilot and CR-V as well.They will compete against Ford’s recently released Timberline trim for the Explorer and Hyundai’s XRT package added to the Santa Fe, with both trims expected to migrate across the automakers’ rosters.

    Honda says that the TrailSport moniker will add “a more rugged design and off-road capability, applied step-by-step, to certain models within the brand’s light-truck lineup.” The initial TrailSport vehicles, Honda says, will gain brawnier front and rear fascias, extra body cladding, and unique interior details such as orange stitching and all-weather floor mats. They will also come with Honda’s i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. The next few model years will bring even more focused TrailSport vehicles, with some models adding beefier tires, full-size spare tires, and underbody protection. These more dedicated all-terrain Hondas will also include specialized suspension tuning, higher ride heights, and more capable all-wheel-drive systems. Honda says that the first TrailSport variants will arrive by the end of this year before the more specialized models roll out in the near future.
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    Canada's New Automatic Headlight Rules Combat 'Phantom Vehicles'

    Starting in September 2021, all new vehicles sold in Canada need to have headlights, taillights, and side lights that automatically turn on in the dark. Also, the dashboard won’t light up until the headlights are turned on.It’s a safety issue, says Transport Canada, which announced the rules changes were coming two years ago. With more lights on, cars won’t look like “phantom vehicles.”The new rules apply not just to cars, trucks, and SUVs but also motorcycles and heavy trucks.The first time I was ever pulled over was when I was in high school and forgot to turn my headlights on after leaving the movie theater. I can’t recall which movie we went to see, but I do remember thinking that my lights were on because I could see the roads just fine. The police officer could tell otherwise, and my friend didn’t let me forget about it for weeks. This is the kind of story that Canada will soon no longer allow its teenage drivers to tell, now that new regulations went into effect this month to make sure cars don’t drive around in the dark without headlights, what Transport Canada called “phantom vehicles” and a serious safety risk.

    Transport Canada’s new law, known as the Canadian Vehicle Lighting Regulation, requires changes to the way car headlights operate in the Great White North. First, any vehicle with daytime running lights will have to also turn on the taillights when the DRLs come on. Second, headlights, taillights, and side marker lights will have to turn on automatically when it’s dark out. Third, and this is the part that would have helped me, the dashboard has to stay dark until headlights are turned on, to make sure the driver realizes that their lights are off. All new vehicles—including cars, trucks, SUVs, three-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles, and heavy trucks—sold in Canada will be subject to this new regulation.Automakers have had time to get their vehicles to comply with the new regulations, because they’ve been in the works since 2019, when Transport Canada announced the changes. No similar change has been announced for the U.S. Transport Canada helpfully created a chart to show drivers what lights they’re supposed to be using and when.

    Transport Canada

    In 2008, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that DRLs had no statistically significant overall effects” on three types of crashes: when two passenger vehicles crash (but excluding rear-end crashes), when a passenger vehicle crashes into pedestrians or cyclists, and when a passenger vehicle hits a motorcycle. “When combining these three target crashes into one target crash, the DRL effects were also not statistically significant,” NHTSA’s report said. “When examined separately for passenger cars and light trucks/vans (LTVs), DRLs in LTVs significantly reduced LTVs’ involvements in the target two-vehicle crashes by 5.7 percent.”Automatic-headlight technology is not exactly new. In the early 1950s, General Motors developed a system that GM called its “Autronic Eye” light-sensing phototube. When the eye was flooded with light—from an oncoming vehicle, for example—it automatically dimmed the car’s headlights on the Cadillacs, Buicks, Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs that Hagerty said used this technology. GM also developed a similar system with its “Twilight Sentinel” that could turn the headlights on or off in the 1960s. Ford also developed its “Autolamp” system in the 1950s.
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    New Honda CB200X First Batch Owners Take Delivery

    Honda CB200X Delivery Starts. Image – Ride With TusharHonda CB200X comes in with superior technology and dynamic performance setting a trend in the 180-200cc segment
    Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently launched the new CB200X adventure tourer. Priced at Rs 1.44 lakhs, this new CB200X is the affordable adventure Honda motorcycle which will rival the likes of Hero XPulse 200. Deliveries of the motorcycle have now started in select cities.
    Presented in three colours of Pearl Nightstar Black, Matte Selene Silver Metallic and Sports Red, the Honda CB200X, true to its adventurous stance, borrows inspiration from Honda CB500X with a taller windscreen, knuckle guards and bash plate.
    Features and Equipment
    Honda CB200X boasts of a sporty and muscular design and carries efficient riding ergonomics. It offers the rider an upright riding position with raised and swaged handle bars, a comfortable split step seat and visor that not only protects the rider but also enhances aerodynamics and reduces wind resistance.
    At 810mm, seat height is the same as that seen on the Hornet 2.0. Knuckle guards with integrated LED blinkers, an LED headlamp unit and alloy wheels are fitted with special tread pattern tyres measuring 110mm front and 140mm rear. In terms of dimensions, the Honda CB200X stands 2,035mm in length, 843mm in width and 1,248mm in height with kerb weight of 1,248mm, ground clearance of 167mm and fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. Watch the first owner of new Honda CB200X taking delivery in the video below by JS Xtreme.
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    The CB200X also gets a blue backlit LCD instrument cluster, also borrowed from the Hornet 2.0 display information on gear position, digital clock and service due indicator. It is however, devoid of Bluetooth connectivity and navigation, a feature which is vital in today’s age and which is available on its rivals.
    Engine, Braking and Suspension
    The new Honda CB2000X gets its power via the same engine that powers the Hornet 2.0. This 184.4 cc, single cylinder, BSVI, PGM-FI engine is rated at 17.23 hp power at 8,500 rpm and 16.1 Nm torque at 6,000rpm. The engine is paired to a 5 speed gearbox.
    Based on a diamond-type steel frame, the CB00X gets golden upside down forks in the front, 276mm disc in the front and a 220mm disc at the rear with ABS and monoshock at the rear offer better handling and comfort over long distance rides. Engine start switch offers convenience during shorter stops while hazard switch is ideal for both emergency stops and lower visibility conditions.
    Honda is offering a special 6 year warranty package on the CB200X which includes 3 years standard and 3 years optional extended warranty. The Honda CB200X is on sale via the company’s regular dealerships and not through the BigWing dealerships.
    In our market, Honda CB200X will primarily take on Hero XPulse 200 while it will also compete with Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 250 Adventure. At Rs 1.44 lakhs, the Honda CB200X is more expensive as compared to the Hero XPulse 200 (Rs 1.20 lakhs) but cheaper than the RE Himalayan priced at Rs 2.05-2.13 lakh. More

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    TVS Apache 165 RP Name Trademark – Sportier Than RTR 160 4V

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    TVS is eyeing to expand the Apache lineup with new derivatives of the sporty commuter motorcycle
    Apache has been the flagship motorcycle brand of TVS Motor. The company has been active at updating the Apache line-up. Recently they introduced significant updates to its flagship Apache RR 310.
    And it seems the Hosur-based bikemaker is not settling down yet. The company recently filed a trademark for Apache RTR 165 RP. There are no details of this bike currently available with us but we believe that it could be a sportier version of Apache RTR 160 4V. The ‘RP’ in the moniker could possibly stand for Racing Performance which could be the start of a new performance-based sub-brand from TVS.
    Expected Updates on New TVS Apache 165
    The upcoming iteration of Apache might offer a bump-up in engine displacement and this can be possible thanks to a rebored version of the 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine currently empowering Apache RTR 160 4V.
    In its current form, this fuel-injected motor pumps out 17.63 bhp and 14.73 Nm of peak torque which in itself is segment-leading. In the updated form, this powertrain is expected to push out a few extra horses and slightly higher torque.
    TVS Apache RTR 165 RP name trademark application
    A few cosmetic changes would also be made in order to distinguish itself from the rest of the lineup. Ergonomics of the bike is likely to be altered as well with slightly lower handlebars. In addition, footpegs are expected to be shifted towards the rear lending a slightly aggressive ride posture.
    TVS might also alter the tuning of the suspension setup for a sportier ride and this would lead to improvement in overall performance as compared to RTR 160 4V. That said, the suspension setup comprising telescopic forks at front and a Showa-tuned mono-shock unit at rear with preload adjustability are expected to be carried forward to Apache RTR 165 RP. Braking duties will likely be carried out by disc brakes at both ends which could also benefit from dual-channel ABS as standard.
    Expected features, price
    In terms of features, all gizmos on offer in RTR 160 4V are expected to be carried forward to RTR 165 RP. These include all-LED lighting, LED DRLs, a fully digital instrument cluster, a wave bite ignition key, a one-touch start and Glide Through Traffic (GTT) technology. Apache RTR 165 RP is likely to be priced at a premium of Rs 5,000-10,000 over RTR 160 4V which is currently priced between Rs 1.12 and Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
    All these are speculations at the moment since the launch of such a motorcycle hasn’t been confirmed by TVS yet. Automakers tend to file trademarks for many future products which eventually don’t end up in final production. Hopefully, we get hold of some more details about RTR 165 RP in the coming days. More

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    2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Official Accessories Worth Rs 26k – First Look

    Image – Vi VlogsThe new-gen Classic 350 is based on a new Twin Downtube frame which is said to have improved its handling to a great extent
    A couple of days back, Royal Enfield launched its very highly anticipated new generation Classic 350. Starting at a price of Rs 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom), Royal Enfield has managed to retain the old retro charm of the outgoing Classic 350 despite this being an all-new model in which nothing from the older model has been carried forward.
    Now, the Chennai-based bikemaker has revealed the official accessories list for the new-gen Classic 350. The Accessories tab on the company’s official website displays the list of goodies on offer by the company. Under the accessories tab, Royal Enfield now has a separate tab for the new-gen Classic which contains a host of add-ons.
    List of Official Accessories
    The official accessories have been broadly categorised under eight segments- Protection, Controls, Seats, Bodywork, Luggage, Engine, Security & Maintenance and Wheels. The most number of options are listed under engine guards where prices start at Rs. 2,750 and go up to Rs. 4,250. The company is offering two options of alloy wheels designs, both of which cost Rs 12,500 a pair.
    Similarly, there are two types one can opt for Silver Deluxe and Black deluxe each costing Rs 2,500 per set. Below is a detailed first look video by Vi Vlogs, detailing the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 and its official accessories. The total cost of all accessories in the video below is about Rs 26k.
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    Considered as one of the best touring machines, the new Classic 350 will also look to build on that reputation hence Royal Enfield is offering accessories that make this new Classic a touring-friendly motorcycle. This includes Waterproof Inner Bag, Pannier, Pannier Rail and Rack with prices starting at Rs 1,150.
    There are also different kinds of accessory seats on offer for both rider and pillion whose prices start from Rs 2,500 and Rs 2,950 respectively. Buyers will get the option to choose from three windscreens with the range-topping touring screen priced at Rs 3,950. Two options each for backrest and seat covers have been made available, both in black and brown. The backrests would cost Rs 950 while the seat covers will set one back by Rs 1,000.
    Apart from these, Royal Enfield is also offering two mirror options for the new Classic 350- a bar-end type and a touring type priced respectively Rs 5,800 and Rs 6,250. We also expect the bikemaker to offer Tripper Navigation an official accessory for the new-gen Classic at a later stage.
    New Powertrain
    The 2021 Classic 350 has been receiving positive reviews from all corners mainly due to its new and more refined powertrain. It is now powered by a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor which pushes out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a new 5-speed gearbox. All mechanical configurations have been borrowed from Meteor 350. More