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      KTM Duke 160 and RC 160 Launch Planned – To Take On Yamaha MT15, R15

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      KTM 125 Duke – Image for illustration
      In a major shift for its entry-level lineup, KTM is set to discontinue the 125 Duke and RC 125 in India, replacing them with more powerful 160cc versions. This strategic move is aimed at taking on Yamaha’s 155cc offerings, the R15 V4 and MT-15, which together contribute to a sizeable 20,000-unit monthly sales figure.
      More Power, Same Aggressive Styling
      The upcoming KTM 160 Duke and RC 160 will borrow heavily from their 200cc siblings in terms of design and equipment. The 160 Duke will retain the aggressive stance of the 200 Duke, while the RC 160 will follow the styling cues of the RC 200 and RC 390, featuring a sharper, more aerodynamic fairing. Both bikes will be underpinned by KTM’s trademark trellis frame and are expected to come equipped with 43mm USD forks, monoshock suspension, dual-channel ABS, and a digital LCD instrument cluster.
      A new 160cc engine, derived from the 200 Duke’s motor, will power these bikes. The output is expected to be around 19-20hp, marking a significant jump from the 14.5hp produced by the outgoing 125cc models. This also gives KTM an edge over Yamaha’s 155cc liquid-cooled engine, which delivers 18.4hp.
      Pricing & Launch Timeline
      While pricing will likely remain competitive against Yamaha’s R15 V4 (Rs 1.83-2.1 lakh) and MT-15 (Rs 1.69-1.74 lakh), KTM is unlikely to undercut these models significantly, considering that the 125 Duke already retails at Rs 1.81 lakh and the RC 125 at Rs 1.92 lakh.
      The KTM 160 Duke and RC 160 are expected to launch by mid-2025, ahead of the festive season. The RC 160 could debut alongside the Duke or follow soon after. With a bump in power and more premium features, KTM’s latest offering aims to provide better value and a stronger alternative in the growing 150-160cc segment.
      Bajaj Statement – “We would like to clarify that neither KTM nor Bajaj Auto has officially announced this news. It is a case of misinformation and is unrelated to KTM’s financial restructuring.”
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      Ultraviolette Tesseract 20k Pre-Bookings in 48 Hours – Introductory Price Offer Extended

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      Ultraviolette TesseractUltraviolette, the maker of India’s fastest motorcycle, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand for its latest offering, the Tesseract. Within just 48 hours of its unveiling, the “World’s Most Advanced Scooter” has received over 20,000 pre-bookings, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric mobility landscape.
      Introductory Price Extended for First 50,000 Buyers
      Owing to the overwhelming response, Ultraviolette has extended the special introductory price of Rs 1.2 lakh for the first 50,000 bookings. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to making high-performance EV technology more accessible to Indian consumers.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      Expressing gratitude for the enthusiastic reception, Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, stated: “We are absolutely thrilled by the response to the Tesseract from across India. The overwhelming demand in such a short span is a testament to the trust and excitement that our customers have in Ultraviolette’s vision for the future of mobility. The Tesseract represents a paradigm shift in mobility, and with this incredible momentum we are excited to redefine the riding experience for customers in the segment.”
      Tesseract – Redefining Electric Mobility
      The Ultraviolette Tesseract has captivated enthusiasts with its futuristic combat helicopter-inspired design, integrated radar and dashcam, 20 bhp peak power, and an IDC-certified range of 261 km. The scooter’s rapid acceleration and advanced features set a new benchmark in the electric two-wheeler space.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      Customers can continue to pre-book the Tesseract at the Rs 1.2 lakh introductory price via Ultraviolette’s official website, until the first 50,000 reservations are completed. Similarly, enthusiasts looking to experience the ultimate “funduro” ride can secure their Shockwave before the next pricing tier kicks in.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Shockwave Motorcycle Garners Rapid Bookings
      Alongside the Tesseract’s success, Ultraviolette’s Shockwave electric enduro motorcycle has also gained immense traction. Within 24 hours of opening bookings, the first 1,000 units were sold out. This lightweight, off-road-focused machine, priced at an introductory Rs 1,49,999, is designed to deliver the raw thrill of the two-stroke era, reimagined for the future. Given the overwhelming interest, Ultraviolette has now extended this special pricing to the next 1,000 pre-bookings.
      With record-breaking demand across both scooters and motorcycles, Ultraviolette is setting new benchmarks in India’s high-performance electric two-wheeler segment. More

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      2025 Honda CBR250RR Debuts With New Colour – 42 Bhp, 25 Nm

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      2025 Honda CBR250RRHonda is a world renowned motorcycle manufacturer and has an extremely vast portfolio, many of which are not on sale in India for feasibility reasons. One such motorcycle is CBR250RR, which has been patented in India in early 2023. Now, this motorcycle has been updated to MY25 version with subtle updates. Let’s take a look.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR Debuts
      Indian motorcycle market used to get the Honda CBR250R, a single-cylinder quarter-litre motorcycle. However, Honda also has a more hardcore quarter-litre offering in the form of CBR250RR. More R’s in the name directly means more sportiness, more performance and more race-worthiness in Honda’s nomenclature.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      CBR250RR has been patented in India, but it looks like it was more of an IP protection exercise than launch intention. However, CBR250RR is a popular motorcycle among motorcycling enthusiasts across the world. For 2025, Honda has subtly updated its quarter-litre pocket rocket with a new colourway.
      Speaking of colours, Honda is offering three in total – Grand Prix Red, Pearl Glare White and Matte Buret Silver. Where pricing is concerned, Matte Buret Silver has been priced at JPY 902,000 (approx Rs 5.32 lakh), while Grand Prix Red and Pearl Glare White colourways are priced at JPY 940,500 (approx Rs 5.55 lakh).
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      What else is new?
      Design continues to be aerodynamic with a sharp fairing inspired by company’s flagship CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. LED headlights, LED DRLs, an aerodynamic windscreen, fairing-mounted ORVMs, LED blinkers, chiseled fuel tank, low-set clip-on handlebars, premium switchgear, split seats, a digital instrument cluster are notable elements.
      Componentry includes USD telescopic Showa SFF-BP forks in Gold shade, rear mono-shock setup, single-petal disc at either ends with dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, 110-section front and 140-section rear tyres, dual-barrel exhaust and 14.5L fuel tank are highlights. All these are mounted on a potent chassis that boasts a kerb weight of 168 kg.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      Powering this motorcycle is a 249cc parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine that is capable of developing a peak power of 42 PS at 13,500 RPM and a peak torque of 25 Nm at 10,750 RPM, mated to a slipper clutch, 6-speed gearbox and a quick shifter. We hope Honda launch this motorcycle in India. If it does, it will take on motorcycle with similar performance like Aprilia RS 457 and Yamaha R3. 
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      2025 BMW C 400 GT Scooter Launch Price Rs 11.5 Lakh

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      2025 BMW C 400 GTIndia is one of the largest scooter market in India. However, the scooters that this market favours, are affordable ones. That does not stop BMW Motorrad from launching the updated 2025 C 400 GT in India, which has been priced at Rs 11.5 lakh (Ex-sh), which is Rs 25,000 more than before. Let’s take a look at everything new.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      BMW Motorrad’s flagship scooter for India, the C 400 GT, has just been updated. The preceding version of BMW C 400 GT was priced at Rs 11.25 lakh (Ex-sh) and is still brought into the country via CBU route. This is a niche scooter for India’s uber rich and discerning elites, who want to make a style statement.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      With 2025 BMW C 400 GT, the company has given a few visual updates that keep it fresh and in line with evolving buyer trends. Where design is concerned, C 400 GT is a large maxi scooter and 2025 model is no different. This scooter has a lot of road presence and exudes domination when compared to mainstream scooters.
      BMW C 400 GT Headlight
      Side body panels in 2025 model get larger GT graphics towards the rear. Front apron now gets interesting stripes which lends an interesting appeal. Also new, is the Gold shade used on alloy wheels and disc brake callipers, which seems to be exclusive to Diamond White Metallic colour only. C 400 GT is the only scooter in India to get dual front disc brakes.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      What are the changes?
      Because C 400 GT is a Grand Touring scooter, BMW has carved out a massive underseat storage along with front storage behind apron. For 2025 model, underseat storage has grown larger by up to 7.1L in capacity. Front storage has been enlarged by up to 3.2L. Both are welcome additions for a Grand Touring scooter.
      BMW C 400 GT Larger Boot
      Notable elements on this scooter include a lower seat height of 765 mm, massive quad-barrel LED headlight with a dominating LED DRL signature, a new and adjustable windshield, a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster with connectivity and navigation, sofa-like mammoth seats, premium quality, keyless function, Type-C charging ports and more.
      BMW C 400 GT Top Box Accessory
      Where powertrain is concerned, 2025 BMW C 400 GT has retained the same 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with 34 bhp and 35 Nm, mated to a CVT gearbox. 2025 model gets updated safety suite including ABS Pro with Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control and Engine Brake Control as standard. It rides on 15-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels and weighs 214 kg.
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      2025 Honda CB350 RS & H’ness CB350 Launched With New Colours

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      2025 Honda CB350 RSHMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) has been making a lot of headlines in the recent past. The company in February 2025, surpassed Hero MotoCorp in terms of YTD sales when compared to sales performance last year. Now, the company just updated H’Ness CB350 and CB350 RS to MY25 versions. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Honda CB350 RS & H’ness CB350
      One look at the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle sales charts, we can see that Royal Enfield absolutely dominates this segment with a slew of 350cc motorcycles. Challenging these Royal Enfield motorcycles are Honda’s CB350 lineup consisting of the CB350 (Classic), H’ness CB350 and CB350 RS.
      The company just updated 2025 Honda CB350 RS and H’ness CB350 with a bunch of new colours and graphics that transform the overall look and appeal of both these machines. Honda is yet to announce prices for these motorcycles, which was not reflected on the website. There is a small probability of prices staying the same to be competitive against immediate rivals.
      2025 Honda CB350 RS Colours
      Changes with 2025 CB350 RS
      CB350 RS gets a slightly sportier look when compared to H’ness CB350 and CB350 (Classic). It looks slightly Scrambler-esque, which is probably its biggest draw. With MY25 update, Honda has refreshed the colour palette and is mono-tone only and devoid of graphics, unlike the 2025 H’ness CB350.
      Top of the fuel tank gets an interesting patch to add some contrast. Where colours are concerned, DLX trim levels offers Pearl Deep Ground Grey and Pearl Igneous Black shades. The higher-spec DLX Pro trim offers two extra colours on top of DLX – Mat Axis Grey Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic.
      2025 Honda H’ness CB350
      Changes with 2025 H’ness CB350
      Starting with H’ness CB350, Honda is offering new colours across the trim lineup – DLX, DLX Pro and DLX Pro Chrome. Base DLX trim gets Pearl Deep Ground Grey and Pearl Igneous Black. DLX Pro trim gets the additional Rebel Red Metallic shade. DLX Pro Chrome colours are the most special as they get attractive graphics on the fuel tank as well.
      The new colours with DLX Pro Chrome are Athletic Blue Metallic, Mat Massive Grey Metallic and Pearl Nightstar Black. These colour variants also get Chrome highlights which can be seen on front and rear mudguards. 2025 Honda H’ness CB350 lack fork gaiters for the front suspension, lending a cleaner look.
      2025 Honda H’ness CB350 Colours
      OBD2B compliant powertrain
      It has to be noted that both these motorcycles now miss out on custom packs to transform the looks and functionality. Where powertrains are concerned, 2025 Honda CB350 RS and H’ness CB350 will be equipped with the same 348cc single-cylinder air cooled engine with 20.78 bhp of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine will be OBD2B compliant. More

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      Ola Electric Motorcycle Deliveries May Get Delayed – Homologation Pending

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      Ola Roadster X Electric BikeElectric two-wheelers have to pass various tests as part of the homologation process before the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) is issued
      Last month in February, Ola Electric had launched its Roadster X electric bike range. A total of five variants are currently on offer, available in the range of Rs 85,000 to Rs 1.85 lakh. Deliveries of Roadster X were scheduled to commence from mid-March 2025. However, new report reveals that the bike is yet to be homologated.
      Battery, powertrain issues
      The report states that Ola Roadster X electric bike has multiple issues. It includes the battery pack, thermal management, battery management system (BMS) and the electric motor. This could potentially explain why the homologation process for Ola Roadster X is yet to be initiated. The homologation process for electric two-wheelers can take anywhere between three to six months to complete.
      Until the homologation process is complete, a vehicle is not considered roadworthy. It’s only after the vehicle has passed all the tests that the Type Approval Certificate is issued. For electric two-wheelers, various tests are conducted during the homologation exercise. The list includes range test, top speed test, gradeability test, acceleration test, battery and electrical systems safety tests, structural and durability tests, braking and stability tests, fire safety tests, charging and connector compliance tests, etc.
      The size of the battery pack of Ola Roadster X could be causing the issues, adds the report. Roadster X is available with 4 battery pack options – 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh and 9.1 kWh. It appears that the problem could be more applicable for the 9.1 kWh battery pack. Ola manufactures this in-house and calls it the 4680 Bharat cell. It is reported that the existing thermal management system is not proving effective in dissipating heat. Such systems need to work optimally to prevent battery-related fire incidents.
      Ola Roadster X deliveries could be delayed?
      If the reports are true, deliveries of the Ola Roadster X electric bike could be delayed. It remains to be seen how fast Ola can come up with solutions to fix the issues with the bike. Even then, several weeks will be needed for the homologation exercise to complete.
      Ola Roadster X electric bike is an ambitious project that aims to be a gamechanger for the motorcycle segment in India. With five variants, Ola has ensured that the bike is accessible to a large segment of users. The 2.5 kWh base variant is affordably priced and matches the pricing of ICE motorcycles in 100cc to 125cc range. Even the base variant has an IDC certified range of 140 km. Top speed is also quite good at 105 km/h.
      Users who want to unlock enhanced performance and higher range can choose the Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh or the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh variant. The former has a range of 252 km, whereas the top variant can travel an astounding 501 km on a full charge. Both these variants have peak power output of 11 kW (15 PS) and top speed of 125 km/h. 0 to 40 km/h is achievable in just 2.7 seconds. All variants of Ola Roadster X electric bike are available with battery warranty of 3 years / 50,000 km.
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      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap – New Electric Bikes, Scooters Teased

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      Ultraviolette TeaserWhile Ultraviolette has been operating in India’s niche premium high performance electric motorcycle genre for some time now, the company is taking significant strides in the mainstream market. We saw this with the launch of Tesseract electric scooter and Shockwave electric bike. Ultraviolette also teased a bunch of new products as well. Let’s take a look.
      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap
      At their Fast Forward India event held in Bengaluru yesterday, on 5th March 2025, Ultraviolette launched Tesseract electric scooter for an introductory price of Rs 1.2 lakh (Ex-sh) and Shockwave electric enduro bike for an introductory price of Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh). Introductory price for Tesseract is limited to first 10,000 buyers and Shockwave for first 1,000 buyers.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      With these electric offerings, Ultraviolette has just entered the mainstream segment and aims to carve out a niche for itself. The company’s key differentiating factor will be technology, features and equipment along with performance and creating a community of like minded buyers, something which Ultraviolette has achieved with their F77 motorcycles.
      Now that the company has launched Tesseract and Shockwave, Ultraviolette is also expanding its dealer network. The company has expanded its presence to 13 cities across India with their full-fledged Space Stations (showrooms) and Space Pods (touch points for test rides). Ultraviolette has showcased their Flight Plan (future roadmap), teasing probable future products.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Ultraviolette Flight Plan
      As revealed in their roadmap, Ultraviolette has segment its current and future portfolio into five series of electric 2W vehicles. These are called F Series, S Series, L Series, X Series and B Series. Ultraviolette CEO and co-founder, Narayan Subramaniam affirmed with this roadmap that B Series will get two vehicles, while the rest get three vehicles each.
      In company’s analogy, F Series is associated with fast bikes, S Series with scooters and L Series with lightweight bikes, while the ethos of X Series and B Series will be revealed in the future. Currently, Ultraviolette has F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet in F Series, Tesseract in S Series and Shockwave in L Series.
      Ultraviolette Reveals Future Roadmap
      Currently, Indian scooter segment has around 14% of EV penetration and it favours scooters priced under Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh). Ultraviolette Tesseract not only fits into this price bracket, but brings quite an extensive range of features and technology that none of the scooters in India, or even the world, currently offer.
      Also, Ultraviolette is offering the introductory offer with Tesseract to the first 10,000 buyers. This suggests the company is expecting big volumes. While Ultraviolette is pushing into electric scooter genre, Ola Electric is pushing into the electric motorcycle space with flagship Roadster Pro promising numbers that go beyond Ultraviolette’s F77 range at half the price point. Either way, this is not a bad time for OEMs to attempt something big in Indian 2W EV space. More

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      Ultraviolette Shockwave Launch Price Rs 1.5 L – Electric Enduro Bike

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      Ultraviolette Shockwave LaunchIndia’s high-performance electric bike manufacturer, Ultraviolette, has opened a new chapter in their journey. The company hosted their Fast Forward India event in Bengaluru today. At the stage, Ultraviolette launched Tesseract scooter and the Shockwave electric enduro bike which aims to offer a hooligan like riding experience in off-road terrains.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Boasting a tagline of “Too Stoked”, Ultraviolette Shockwave is being portrayed as a fun enduro motorcycle. Funduro, as Ultraviolette calls it. Ultraviolette Shockwave is an electric enduro bike which is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh (Ex-sh) for the first 1,000 buyers and then it will be priced at Rs 1.75 lakh (Ex-sh).
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Price
      For the price, Ultraviolette Shockwave is an electric enduro motorcycle which promises a lot of fun. It only weighs 120 kg, which is light for its intended purpose. Especially when we consider the fact that Shockwave is packing 505 Nm of torque at the wheel, which is more than what Ultraviolette F77 is packing.
      There are two colours showcased with Shockwave and they’re both youthful and will appeal to younger generation. Design-wise, Shockwave looks like an enduro motorcycle. It has dual LED projector headlight, arranged vertically, a tall windscreen, a front beek, wire-spoke wheels and dual-purpose off-road tyres.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Colours
      Specs & Features
      There’s seating provision for two (rider and pillion), while the seat is a single-piece design. Handlebar is high-set and has a brace pad. Behind it is a portrait-style fully digital instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connection, smartphone pairing, LTE connectivity with integrated eSim feature.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Specs
      We get 37mm telescopic front forks with 200 mm travel, mono-shock rear suspension with 180 mm travel. 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup wrapped with 90/90-19 front and 110/90-17 rear tyres. There are disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS which is switchable at the rear for maximum fun.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave Electric Enduro
      Ultraviolette Shockwave claims 165 km of IDC certified range on a single charge. It has a single electric motor with 14.5 bhp of peak power and 505 Nm of torque at the wheel. It weighs 120 kg, promising a 0-60 km/h sprint in just 2.9 seconds. Top speed on this vehicle is 120 km/h. These specs are quite impressive for a fun off-road vehicle. More