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      Royal Enfield Classic 350 Divine – Modified By Neev Motorcycles

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      Neev Motorcycles is a custom bike building company that works mostly on classic bikesRoyal Enfield Classic 350 DivineMost Indians have a soft spot for Royal Enfield motorcycles. Even though you may not want to own one, you definitely adore the way it looks. The brand evokes enough nostalgia in you that compels you to maybe want to own one someday. Royal Enfield is one of those things that you can’t really hate. Finding faults, sure. It has tons. But hate, Nah. I would pass and I know you would too.Royal Enfield has stood the test of time and is winning hearts across the globe. Royal Enfield has been eager to add value to their customers in terms of their RSA services that can be summoned through the Royal Enfield App too.As pretty as Royal Enfield bikes are, they can be worked on and made even prettier. One of the ways to achieve it is through custom motorcycles where truly bespoke machines can be filled with character and individuality. One such custom motorcycle is built by passionate custom bike builder Neev Motorcycles.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineRoyal Enfield approached Neev Motorcycles to build them a custom motorcycle based on a Classic 350. Neev had a different vision than what Royal Enfield was trying to achieve right out of the factory. Neev wanted it to be very shouty and attention-grabbing but in a classy and elegant way. And they have struck gold at the balance between the two.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineNeev went with a bobber-styled machine instead of a cruiser that the Classic 350 is. It had to have a custom swingarm to extend the wheelbase for the low-slung bobber look. They also incorporated balloon tyres on 16” spoked wheels with a ribbed tyre pattern instead of a cross pattern. It would have looked better with white-walled tyres but it certainly does look good without it too. To fit the bigger wheels, Neev also put a custom mudguard on it too.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHardest part of this custom job according to Neev is the fuel tank. As it was hand crafted to perfection with swooping curves and interesting patterns. The whole motorcycle gets a matte black finish and cherry on top, is polished brass fittings across the bike which lends it a royal look.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHandlebar holders, custom RE logo on fuel tank, handlebar grips, footpegs, side panels, sissy bar at the back, fuel filler caps and even the exhaust tip is made by intricately machining and detailing solid brass and polishing it to the max.Gold DetailingBrass radiates yellow light mimicking gold. But Neev wasn’t satisfied with just brass. They used real gold leaves to detail the patterns and pinstripes on the fuel tank. It also gets a custom stitched leather seat cover with custom seats. The headlights are now LEDs and on the road, it is sure to turn a ton of heads.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineThis custom project was done by Neev Motorcycles under Custom World initiative from Royal Enfield where popular bike modders like Neev Motorcycles, Rajputana Customs and the likes were asked to build and showcase a custom Classic 350. Divine is Neev Motorcycle’s initiative towards this initiative. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 – Hero, Honda, Yamaha, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

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      Two wheeler retail sales increased 20.33 percent YoY with Hero MotoCorp and Honda in the lead by a significant marginModified RE 650 by Neev MotorcyclesIn the earlier post, we discussed the two wheelers wholesales. Now, retail sales have been released. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released Vehicle Retail Data for June 2022. Sales have ended on a positive note when compared to sales in June 2021 with every segment posting increase in demand.Two wheeler retail sales stood at 11,19,096 units, up 20.23 percent from 9,30,825 units sold in June 2021. It was also a 40.62 percent increase over sales of 7,95,834 units sold in June 2020 while demand dipped 16.37 percent when compared to 13,38,154 unit retail sales in June 2019. Even as every two wheeler maker, with the exception of Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto, have posted a YoY sales growth, it can be seen from the attached table that electric two wheeler makers have seen a higher percentage of growth.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022Hero MotoCorp led the sales chart in June 2022 with retail sales of 3,83,165 units, down from 4,15,395 units sold in June 2021. Market share dipped from 44.63 percent to 34.24 percent on a YoY basis. It was the company’s products such as the Glamour, Splendor, Passion and HF Deluxe motorcycles that drew in added sales. In June 2022, the company also introduced the new Passion XTec. It is presented in two variants of drum brake priced at Rs. 74,590 and disc variant priced at Rs. 78,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi).At No. 2 was Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) with retail sales at 2,85,691 units in June 2022, up from 1,96,785 units sold in June 2021. The company also noted an increase in market share to 25.53 percent from 21.14 percent YoY. TVS Motor retail sales increased to 1,66,412 units in the past month, up from 1,19,999 units sold in June 2022. Market share increased from 12.89 percent to 14.87 percent YoY. The company is also set to introduce its new bike and leaked photos suggested that it will be named Ronin.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 vs June 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto sales dipped to 1,00,094 units in June 2022 from 1,07,055 units sold in June 2021. The company’s market share also fell to 8.94 percent from 11.50 percent held in the same month of last year. Bajaj Auto recently inaugurated Chetak Technology’s new manufacturing facility at Akurdi from where they will be rolling out their electric two wheelers expanding the Chetak EV portfolio.Retail sales of Suzuki 2W increased twofold YoY, selling more two-wheelers in the domestic market than Royal Enfield and Yamaha Motor India. Retail sales stood at 50,099 units, up from 25,170 units sold in June 2021. Market share also doubled to 4.48 percent from 2.70 percent held in June 2021. Yamaha and Royal Enfield sales stood at 44,475 units and 42,813 units respectively in June 2022, up from 22,409 units and 36,156 units sold in June 2021. Both the automakers have seen an increase in market share as well.Electric Two Wheeler Sales June 2022Coming to the electric two wheeler makers in the country, sales of Okinawa Autotech increased from 959 units sold in June 2021 to 6,980 units in the past month. Market share increased to 0.62 percent from 0.10 percent. Okinawa has also announced a mega factory in the state of Rajasthan and plan investment of Rs 1200-1,500 crore in electric two-wheelers over next two year.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 vs May 2022 (MoM)Ampere Vehicles retail sales were at 6,540 units in June 2022 up from 268 units sold in June 2021. Ampere Electric, also experienced roll-out of its 50,000th electric scooter from its Ranipet facility in Tamil Nadu. This is particularly notable as this milestone comes just 7 months following the facility commencing operations at the end of 2021.Hero Electric sales were at 6,503 units in the past month from 1,200 units sold in June 2021 bringing up market share to 0.58 percent from 0.13 percent YoY. There was also Ola Electric (5,874 units), Ather Energy (3,808 units), Piaggio (3,553 units) and Classic Legends (3,294 units) on this list while Revolt and PUR Energy saw June 2022 retail sales at 2,423 units and 1,125 units respectively. There were others on the list that contributed 6,247 units to total retail sales in June 2022 from 1,115 units retailed in June 2021. More

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      TVS Ronin Colours Detailed In First Look Walkaround – Exhaust Note

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      TVS promises a unique approach to motorcycling with Ronin that breaks genre-specific stereotypesNew TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteAll the speculations that were spinning around the names are stomped by TVS and revealed that it is in fact, the Ronin. TVS’ new Scrambler-styled Ronin aims to break motorcycle genre stereotypes and is a culmination of multiple segments bringing a certain uniqueness to the table. This is everything you need to know about the TVS Ronin.TVS Ronin comes with SS, DS and TD variants. SS is priced at Rs. 1,49,000 and gets Lightning Black and Magnum Red colours. DS is priced at Rs. 1,56,500 and gets Delta Blue and Stargaze Black colours. The top-spec TD comes with Galactic Grey priced at Rs. 1,68,750 and Dawn Orange priced at Rs. 1,70,750. All-prices ex-sh.TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteRonin offers an upright posture that is comfortable on any terrain. It also gets adjustable brake and clutch levers to further aid comfort. It is an all-new double-cradle chassis. Promises to be most stable on the highway in the segment. It gets 41mm USD big-piston Showa forks at front that are tuned for comfort and dynamics.Rear suspension is taken care of by a gas-charged mono-shock unit. The wheelbase is shorter to make it planted and also responsive to tips and turns. The kerb weight is 160 kg and the ground clearance at 181mm assures good cornering clearance too. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below by Dino’s Vault, which also reveals the exhaust note of TVS Ronin.[embedded content][embedded content]Ronin gets a TVS Remora AT tyre with block patterns. It gets 17” alloy wheels wrapped with 110/70 rubber at front and 130/70 rubber at the rear. TVS has equipped the Ronin with ride modes too. It gets Rain and Urban modes which intervenes when slippage is detected to ensure maximum traction. It gets a 300mm disc at front and a 240mm disc at the rear. SS and DS variants get single-channel ABS and TD variant gets dual-channel ABS.Ronin also gets a sophisticated LED headlight setup promising good throw and intensity. Tail lights and turn indicators also get LED treatment. It gets a circular mono-pod fully-digital instrument cluster that is offset to the left which gets DTE, SmartXonnect connected-tech, notifications and alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and voice assistant too.TVS Ronin – EngineTVS Ronin is powered by an all-new 225.9cc, oil-cooled engine. This engine generates 20.4 PS of power at 7750 RPM and 20 Nm of torque at 3750 RPM and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It gets a first-in-segment starter/generator which allows for instant and silent starts.TVS Ronin SpecsThe engine promises very strong low and mid-range torque. It also boasts a unique flat torque curve, which TVS promises is as flat as it gets. It is coupled with a slip and assist clutch ensuring smooth shifts and light clutch lever operation aiding rider comfort.TVS also stressed how refined the new engine is, which highly enhances comfort. The main highlight of this engine is low-end torque promising low-speed ambling around in the city in 3rd or even 4th gear. This new engine is also tuned to be friendly with gradients too. TVS says that extensive R&D has been done to tweak the sound, promising a unique exhaust tone that is unlike any other TVS. More

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      TVS Ronin 225cc Launched – 3 Variants, 20 PS, 20 Nm, 120 Kmph Top Speed

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      TVS Ronin scrambler motorcycle has been launched in India – 3 variants are on offer, TVS RONIN SS, TVS RONIN DS, and the top variant, TVS RONIN TDNew TVS Ronin LaunchedWhile entry-level retro segment was earlier the preserve of Royal Enfield, new challengers have emerged in recent times such as Honda CB350, Jawa and Yezdi. With growing popularity of such bikes, TVS will be looking to target this space in an aggressive manner. The contender from TVS is the Ronin scrambler motorcycle.Before the launch today, there were a lot of rumours about the new TVS motorcycle; From Zeppelin to Retron. They have all now been put to rest. There is only one new motorcycle, and that is TVS Ronin.TVS Ronin PricesTVS Ronin PricesThe new TVS motorcycle is priced from Rs 1.49 lakh for the base TVS RONIN SS, offered in two colours of Magma Red and Lightening Black. TVS RONIN DS mid variant is priced at Rs 1.56 lakh and come in Stargaze Black and Delta Blue colour option. Top of the line TVS RONIN TD is offered in Galactic Grey colour and Dawn Orange. Former is priced at Rs 1.68 lakh while the latter is Rs 1.71 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.TVS Ronin has retro styling with circular headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop fuel tank and wide rear mudguard. Other key features include dual-tone colour theme, USD forks in golden finish, slim seat design and conventional grabrail. Lower section of the bike has blacked-out components such as the engine, belly pan and exhaust. It has multi-spoke alloy wheels in dual-tone finish.TVS Ronin PricesTVS Ronin claims to offer a comfortable riding stance with wide handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. It can work across city streets, highway cruising and some mild off road tracks as well. Bike weighs 160 kgs. It gets 17 inch alloys with tubeless tyres.New TVS Ronin LaunchedFor such a versatile bike, TVS has equipped it with SmartXonnect connectivity platform. With SmartXonnect, users can access features such as turn-by-turn navigation, race telemetry, low fuel warning and assist, lean angle mode, crash alert and call / SMS alerts. It also gets a Tour Mode.Key Features of TVS Ronin• All LED Lamps• Signature T-shaped pilot lamp• Asymmetric Speedometer• Exhaust & Muffler design• Chain Cover• 9 Spoke Alloy Wheels• Block Tread Tyres• Digital Cluster (DTE – Distance to Empty, ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival, Gear Shift Assist, Side Stand Engine Inhibitor, Service Due Indication, Low Battery Indicator)• Voice Assist• Turn by Turn Navigation• Incoming Call Alert / Receive• Custom Window Notification• Ride Analysis on TVS SmartXonnect App• Rain & Urban ABS Modes• Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) – Low noise feather touch start• Upside Down Front Fork (USD)• Rear Monoshock• Glide Through Technology (GTT)• Assist and Slipper Clutch• 3-Step Adjustable leverNew TVS RoninTVS Ronin specsTVS Ronin is powered by a new 225cc motor, derived from the 200cc unit that does duty on TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. It is capable of delivering around 20 bhp of max power @ 7750 Nm and 20 Nm @ 3750 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Top speed of TVS Ronin is 120 kmph. While it gets USD forks at front, a monoshock unit will handle suspension duties at rear. TVS Ronin will have disc brakes at both ends. Single channel ABS is on offer with base and mid variant, while top variant gets dual ABS.TVS Ronin SpecsTVS Ronin will help bridge the gap that TVS currently has in its portfolio. The Chennai-based manufacturer currently offers bikes in 100cc to 200cc and 310cc segments. TVS may have hit upon the perfect formula with Ronin, at a time when there’s growing interest in the quarter-litre motorcycle segment. Deliveries will start at select TVS showrooms across India from later this month.TVS Ronin SpecsCommenting on the launch, Mr. Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “The launch of the new TVS RONIN is a significant milestone for TVS Motor. The TVS RONIN motorcycle is designed from a blank canvas to be a reflection of the spontaneous, fluidic, versatile and multi-faceted young rider of today. It is designed to create an effortless and ‘unscripted’ riding experience. True to the TVS brand it has cutting edge technology and connectivity. TVS Ronin is a lifestyle partner complete with an exclusive range of merchandise and accessories, a riding community, and an effortless customisation process.”TVS Ronin SpecsMr. Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, commented, “Motorcycling at the global level is changing. It is moving from serving a functional purpose to enabling self-expression, freedom, and the willingness to explore. Inspired by our customers’ need to chart ‘unscripted’ journeys, the TVS RONIN will carve a new segment based on an emerging lifestyle free from stereotypes, dated codes, and legacy baggage.TVS Ronin Brochure – FeaturesThis is thereby transforming the premiumisation into personalisation more and more, creating a trend in the two-wheeler segment. The motorcycle will bring a premium lifestyle experience for our customers, offering a differentiated brand ecosystem. I am sure our customers would appreciate the distinctive riding character of this motorcycle.” More

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      Hero Splendor Lookalike Electric Motorcycle – Price Rs 1.25 L, Range 140 Km

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      Belgaum-based manufacturer ADMS has a diversified EV portfolio comprising electric scooters, motorcycles and electric tricycleHero Splendor Lookalike Electric MotorcycleAt the 3rd edition of Green Vehicle Expo held in Bengaluru, ADMS launched its new electric motorcycle named Boxer. While the name piracy is apparent, ADMS Boxer has borrowed heavily from Hero Splendor. Excluding the concealed mid-section that houses the battery, the rest of the bike is largely a xerox copy of Splendor.Complete details about ADMS Boxer are not available at this point of time. It has a claimed range of 140 km, which will be available when the bike is used in Eco mode. It has a lithium-ion battery pack that sends power to a hub mounted motor. ADMS Boxer has three ride modes as well as a reverse mode. Such features are now offered as standard in most electric two-wheelers.ADMS Boxer stylingFeatures that are almost the same as that of Splendor include the rectangular headlamp, front cowl, front and rear mudguard, fuel tank, seat design and grab rail. Unless one gets to have a closer look at this bike, it could be easily mistaken for a modified version of Hero Splendor.Even the suspension setup of telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers closely resembles that of Splendor. However, being an electric bike, ADMS Boxer does get some unique features. For example, it has different handlebar design and positioning, chrome-tipped grips and unique switch cube.Hero Splendor Lookalike Electric MotorcycleWhile the cockpit section and twin pod instrument console have a familiar design, the fuel gauge has been replaced with a battery percentage indicator. The left pod has the speedometer and milometer, just like Splendor. Of course, the graphics inside the dials are different in comparison to that of Splendor.Mid-section of the ADMS Boxer is fully faired and there doesn’t seem to be any opening for removing the battery pack. It is likely that this bike has a non-removable battery with the charging port accessible via the faux fuel tank. As complete info is not available, such details cannot be confirmed.ADMS EV portfolioMost electric two-wheelers offered by ADMS have a range of 100-120 km. One of the bestsellers is the ADMS-TTX electric scooter that has a rated power of 1,500W. Users can choose from battery options of 60V/30AH and 72V/45AH. Charging takes 4-8 hours. The battery is covered by a warranty of three years. Some of the key features include centre locking, anti-theft alarm and keyless entry. Mobile app connectivity is optional. The scooter is ICAT and ARAI certified.For motorcycle enthusiasts, an option could be ADMS M3 that has a top speed of 70 kmph. The bike utilizes a 72V, 45AH battery that takes around 5-6 hours of charging time. ADMS M3 has been certified by ICAT. Upcoming ADMS products include an e-Bullet that will have a 72V, 90AH battery pack, supplying power to a 3000 / 4000 W motor. It will have a top speed of 120 kmph.Source More

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      Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Pulsar N250 – Compared Side By Side

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      Pulsar N160 & N250 will continue to provide affordable performance & upholding OG Pulsar’s legacyBajaj Pulsar N160 vs N250 – SouRik MotoworldDubbed as ‘The Fastest Indian’, Pulsar range has captivated hearts both here in India and abroad. With a wide range of choices, Bajaj is expanding its stupendously popular Pulsar marque vertically and horizontally. The new breed of Pulsars with updated design language, are expected to take the OG Pulsar’s legacy even higher.Bajaj is proud of the new Pulsar N160 and calls it, ‘The New Gold Standard Of 160cc Motorcycles’. It gets a 4V head like its arch-rival Apache RTR 160 4V from TVS. It sits below the Pulsar N250 in the company’s performance segment. Here is a look at the two motorcycles together.Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Pulsar N250If you look at both these motorcycles in a passing glance, you would be hard-pressed to say which is which. This is because they look very similar. Both motorcycles get the same body panels. They get the same fuel tank with 14 litre capacity, same handlebar, same headlight setup with bi-LED projector, same instrument console, same set of features and functionalities too.Both motorcycles even get the same 300mm front (except for 280mm on single-channel ABS variant) and 230mm rear discs and calipers, same 37mm front telescopic suspension (except for 31mm on single-channel ABS variant) and rear mono-shock, they get the same 17” alloy wheels with 100/80 tyre at front and 130/70 at the rear. They get the same seats, same tail-lights and tyre hugger, same swingarm and most things. Take a look at the side by side comparison of these two Pulsar motorcycles in the video below by SouRik Motoworld.[embedded content][embedded content]So, that’s it then? Let’s wrap up this post? No. Because we’re yet to come to the heart of the matter. Because in their beating and pulsating heart, they prominently differ. Like their name suggests, N250 falls in the quarter-litre segment and N160 falls in the 160cc segment. N160 gets a 164.82cc single-cylinder 4V engine making 15.68 bhp of power at 8750 RPM and 14.65 Nm of torque at 6750 RPM. It gets oil cooling and Bajaj’s trademark DTS-i and Twin Spark technology too.Pulsar N250, however, gets a 249cc single-cylinder engine making 24.1 bhp of power at 8750 RPM and 21.5 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. It gets oil cooling with a bigger radiator than N160 and Bajaj’s trademark DTS-i and Twin Spark technology too.Price & CompetitionApart from the heart, we can see some more changes mechanically. Pulsar N160 gets an underbelly exhaust and Pulsar N250 gets a conventional exhaust. It has a dual-barrel design incorporated in a stubby canister. Pulsar N250’s sound is a lot louder and has a lot of growl and bass due to a bigger chamber for resonance.Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs N250 – Specs and PriceOther changes include LED indicators on Pulsar N250 and normal halogen bulbs on N160. N250 also gets an engine temperature sensor and the instrument cluster has an overheating indication too which Pulsar N160 lacks. In terms of pricing, Pulsar N160 starts from Rs. 1.22 lakh for single-channel ABS and Rs. 1.27 lakh for dual-channel ABS model. It takes the fight to Apache RTR 160 4V and the likes (both prices ex-sh).Pulsar N250, however, starts from Rs. 1.43 lakh for single-channel ABS model and Rs. 1.50 lakh for dual-channel ABS model and competes with lower-tier 250cc bikes where FZ25 and the likes lie. More

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      TVS Zeppelin, Retron Name In Teaser – Three New Motorcycles?

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      TVS Motors is getting ready to launch their new motorcycle on July 6th and a lot of possibilities span around what it could beTVS New Motorcycle – Ronin, Zeppelin, Retron ?If a manufacturer can somehow sneakily and stealthily launch a product without getting papped, it is TVS. We have seen it with the launch of Raider 125. With a population as ridiculously immense as India’s and how densely it is condensed, it is very commendable. It is not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but it is like pulling a hat out of a rabbit.Just before the launch, leaked photos suggested that the name of their new motorcycle is Ronin. This modern cafe racer style motorcycle had design inspiration from the TVS Zeppelin concept. But with another set of teasers out, it seems there is more than one motorcycle planned for launch.TVS Zeppelin R is Zeppelin Retron or Zeppelin Ronin?TVS shared a teaser for its upcoming launch in the form of a word puzzle and asked to guess what we can see. We saw a lot of words in that puzzle, except for Ronin. Huh? We double and triple-checked the earlier leaked image and it has Ronin branding on it. Instead, TVS has something planned with the name Zeppelin and Retron.We searched for possible keywords on the internet, thinking that something would turn up and it did. Most names that are expected, like Ronin, Retron, and Zeppelin all lead to an ad developed by TVS for Google search results with keyword Zeppelin on it. If you search for Retron and Ronin, the ad for TVS Zeppelin pops up. We also searched for other TVS products out of curiosity like Raider and Apache, and that also triggered the same ad at the top of Google search results.TVS New Motorcycle TeaserIf you click on the ad, it will take you to a landing page of TVS Motors, where they have their upcoming motorcycle teaser. Coming back to the word puzzle, we managed to spot Zeppelin, Retron, Explore, Experiment, Innovate, Improvise and Plants (It bugged us too).TVS Zeppelin Name In Google Search – Promoted by TVS MotorIs TVS Launching Three New Motorcycles?With so many names out there, it is likely that TVS could launch two or three new motorcycles – Zeppelin, Retron and Ronin. We know that the 250cc segment is heating up in demand. Bajaj has flooded the market with the launch of multiple motorcycles in the 250cc range. They have seven 250cc motorcycles on offer under their brands – Pulsar, Dominar, KTM, Husqvarna.TVS has none in this segment as of now. In the performance segment, they have Apache 200 and then Apache 310. Nothing in between. Is TVS planning on filling this gap tomorrow, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new motorcycles? One could be named Ronin, 2nd one Zeppelin and 3rd Retron.TVS has registered names – Zepplin R, Retron and RoninThese could be based on the same platform, share parts and engine. A 220cc single delivering about 20 hp mated to 5 speed gearbox? One could be a scrambler (Retron), cafe racer (Ronin) and cruiser (Zeppelin)? Whatever it is, we will know for sure tomorrow, which is when the New TVS motorcycle launch event is. More

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      Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser Launch Price Rs 2.9 Lakh

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      After launching two scooters in India, Benelli Keeway has announced the launch of a cruiser motorcycleBenelli Keeway 250cc LaunchHungary-based two-wheeler manufacturer Keeway has presence across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. The company is currently part of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Qianjiang Group. The latter also happens to own Benelli. India being one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world, Keeway has commenced operations here, starting with the their scooters and cruiser motorcycle.Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser K-Lite stylingAs far as the core silhouette is concerned, the Keeway K-Lite looks like a modified version of the Bajaj Avenger motorcycle. It has resemblance to some of the Harley Davidson roadsters as well. K-Lite comes across as a no-frills bike with a largely minimalistic design. It has a retro profile, evident in the round headlamp and circular turn indicators and tail light.Some of the key features of K-Lite include retro-styled fuel tank, side panels in metallic finish, alloy wheels, short tail section and rear tyre hugger. It has a compact exhaust pipe with perforated heat shield. In its home market Hungary, Keeway K-Lite is offered in colour options of grey and black. India too gets the same colours.Keeway K-Lite is designed for both city rides as well as long distance cruising. Riding ergonomics appears quite comfortable with pulled-back, wide handlebar and forward-set footpegs. Seat appears to be comfy as well, although there doesn’t seem much space for a pillion rider. This is especially true in the context of long-distance cruising.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchBenelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser SpecsPowering the cruiser is a V-Twin air cooled 249cc motor delivering 18.7 hp @ 8500 rpm and 19 Nm torque @ 5500 rpm. Transmission is via a 5 speed unit. Drive system is via a belt.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchSpeaking about dimensions, it is 2230mm long, 920mm wide and 1090mm tall. Wheelbase stands at 1530mm, ground clearance is 160mm while fuel tank capacity is at 20 liters. It gets USD forks in the front, hydraulic twin shox at the rear, LED headlight and tail light, Dual ABS. Front tyre is 120/80-R16 while rear gets 140/70-R16.New Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser is offered in a choice of three colours – Matte Blue, Matte Dark Grey and Matte Black. Prices are dependent on the colour option you chose. Matte Blue is the cheapest at Rs 2.89 lakh, Grey is Rs 2.99 lakh and Black is Rs 3.09 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchAt this price point and package it offers, it will be a challenging task for Keeway to match the wide fan following and affordability factor associated with Royal Enfield motorcycles. The latter currently leads the middleweight motorcycle segment with more than 80% market share. More