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      Triumph Used Motorcycles With Warranty – Now Available In India

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      Triumph Tiger
      Triumph will cover the motorcycles with unlimited kms warranty for one year from date of purchase

      Triumph Motorcycles has introduced a new premium pre-owned motorcycle program called ‘Triumph Approved’. This program is being presented via all the company dealerships in India while a dedicated website – https://www.triumphapproved.in/ is also set apart for this purpose.
      You can avail the entire range of Triumph motorcycles under this new venture. These includes the Street Twin, Bonneville, Tiger, Street Triple, etc. Every approved Triumph pre-owned bike will come in with 1 year unlimited mileage warranty, 1 year road side assistance, certified vehicle quality check, full service history and vehicle history.
      The company will also offer valid PUC along with finance options to buyers and will even facilitate transfer of ownership. Each pre-owned Triumph motorcycle will be put through a series of check lists so as to ensure that the new customer receives a genuine Triumph experience.
      Mr. Shoeb Farooq, Business Head, Triumph Motorcycles India has detailed the ‘Triumph Approved’ program and feels that this will attract new buyers into the Triumph fold, allowing them to realize their dream of owning a Triumph bike at more affordable prices. The Triumph range in India currently includes BS6 compliant bikes in the Modern Classic, Adventure and Roadster categories and comprises the iconic Rocket 3R and Rocket 3GT.
      Triumph Approved
      Upcoming Launches
      Triumph Motorcycles is also set to launch new products in India. The Trident was introduced last month and bookings have opened at a token amount of Rs.50,000. The Trident will officially launch sometime in March 2021 and will come in as a CKD unit with price expected at around Rs.7 lakhs.
      The Triumph Trident will be powered by a 660cc unit offering 81 hp power and 64 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed gearbox. The Triumph Trident will rival the Kawasaki Z650 and Honda CB650 in India.
      Globally, the company is also set to introduce a new Tiger variant. Triumph Tiger 850 Sport will be unveiled on November 17, 2020, is expected to go on sale early 2021 and has already been teased on the company website. It will be an all-new adventure-touring motorcycle and will be seen with twin LED headlamps with LED DRLs, adjustable windscreen, tall fuel tank, step up seats and wire spoke rims.
      The new Tiger 850 will draw a strong resemblance to the Tiger 900 which is currently offered in four variants. Tiger 850 will be an entry level model and will take on the likes of BMW F900XR and Yamaha Tracer 900. Triumph Tiger 850 Sport will also compete with the recently launched Ducati Multistrada 950 S priced at Rs.15.49 lakhs here. More

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      2021 Indian Motorcycle Range Launch Price Rs 15 L To Rs 44 L – Bookings Open

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      2021 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty
      Indian Motorcycle is known for heavily built bobbers popularly referred to as ‘choppers’ in the USA

      Indian Motorcycle has finally introduced its updated 2021 lineup in India along with each model’s price. A few weeks ago the American bikemaker revealed its updated lineup for 2021, however, the company has revealed the prices now. Along with this, bookings of the new bikes have also commenced.
      All bikes now comply with the latest BS6 emission norms. Interested customers can book their favourite Indian motorcycle through their nearby dealerships at a token amount Rs 2,00,000. Currently, the American brand has its dealerships in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Kochi.
      2021 Indian Motorcycle Range, Prices, Colours
      Polaris-owned Indian Motorcycle set foot in India in 2014 and since then has been offering its products as direct imports via the CBU route. In its updated range, the company will be offering all motorcycles under its wing which includes the likes of Chief, Scout, Chieftain, Roadmaster, FTR 1200 and Vintage range of bikes. In addition to these, the manufacturer has also added Roadmaster Limited, Chief Vintage Dark Horse and Scout Bobber Twenty to its latest product range.
      Scout Range
      The range starting Scout Bobber is priced at INR 15,67,367 and is available in as many as eight colours namely Thunder Black, Thunder Black Smoke, Burnt Orange Metallic, Thunder Black Azure Crystal, White Smoke, Alumina Jade Smoke, Maroon Metallic Smoke and Indy Red. Scout is offered at a price of INR 16,04,664 and is available in three single-tone colour options and four dual-tone colour options. These include Thunder Black, Deepwater Metallic and White Smoke in single-tone options.
      2021 Indian Roadmaster
      While for dual-tone options one gets to choose from Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic, Arizona Turquoise/Pearl White, Blue Slate Metallic/Cobra Silver, & Stealth Gray/Thunder Black. The top-end Scout Bobber Twenty has been pegged at INR 16,20,702 and is available in Sagebrush Smoke, Stealth Gray, Thunder Black Smoke and Thunder Black, colour options.
      Cruiser & Bagger Range
      The Cruiser range of bikes includes Indian Vintage and Indian Vintage Dark Horse which have been priced at INR 25,81,832 and INR 26,63,105. The former is offered in Crimson Metallic and Deep Water/Dirt Track Tan paint schemes whereas the latter comes in Thunder Black Smoke colour scheme.
      Indian Motorcycles
      Price Rs, Ex-sh
      Scout
      16,04,664
      Scout Bobber
      15,67,367
      Scout Bobber Twenty
      16,20,702
      Vintage
      25,81,832
      Vintage Dark Horse
      26,63,105
      Springfield
      33,06,094
      Springfield Dark Horse
      29,23,352
      Chieftain
      31,67,937
      Chieftain Dark Horse
      33,29,286
      Chieftain Limited
      33,54,126
      Roadmaster
      43,21,031
      Roadmaster Dark Horse
      43,14,840
      Roadmaster Limited
      43,96,093
      Going further upwards comes the Bagger range of bikes which includes Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited. The Springfield and Springfield Dark Horse come at a price of INR 33,06,094 and INR 29,23,352 respectively. Whereas Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited are offered at a price tag of INR 31,67,937; INR 33,29,286 and INR 33,54,126.
      Touring Range
      The Touring Range is the most premium range of Indian Motorcycle introduced till now. It consists of Roadmaster, Roadmaster Dark Horse and Roadmaster Limited and has been priced at INR 43,21,031; INR 43,14,840 and INR 43,96,093 respectively. Prices of FTR 1200 series and Challenger range of bikes are yet to be announced formally and are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
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      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Debuts – India Launch Likely In 2021

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      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
      2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT mid-segment ADV has been in Australia ahead of India launch next year

      Suzuki Motorcycles has launched its mid-segment Adventure motorcycle V-Strom 650 XT in Australia in its latest avatar. Barring a few minor cosmetics and the emission update, nothing major has been changed in the new V-Strom 650 XT. Visually the bike remains identical to its predecessor except for new colour options.
      The adventure tourer now gets three new colour schemes to choose from. These include a full-black paint with a red beak, white colour with gold rims on wheels and silver paint with blue rims and highlights. Visually the bike remains the same as its outgoing model.

      BS6 Powertrain Details
      A major update has been rendered to its powertrain as it complies with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. This makes its path clear for an India launch as Euro-5 norms are equivalent to BS6 standards in India.
      It still draws its power from a 645cc, liquid-cooled, V-Twin motor that produces an output of 70 bhp at 8,800 rpm and 62Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. These figures are almost identical to its predecessor.

      This unit is paired to a six-speed gearbox. The latest iteration of the ADV is also equipped with Suzuki’s Low RPM to assist system that essentially minimises engine stalling by automatically tuning the idle speed at low revs.
      Hardware
      Dynamics of the ADV also remain identical to the outgoing model. It rolls on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels wrapped in tubeless Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tires. Suspension duties are carried out by 43mm telescopic forks at front and link-type preload adjustable monoshock at rear.

      Anchoring duties are relied on twin 320mm discs at front with twin-piston calipers and a single 260mm disc at rear with a single-piston caliper. It weighs an identical 216 kg in its latest iteration.
      Design & Features
      It features an eye-grabbing styling that features a stepped-up seat, a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a raised transparent windscreen and an upswept windscreen. In terms of equipment, it receives a semi-digital instrument console, a smartphone charger, an all-LED lighting setup, a plastic sump guard and handguards.

      It also gets a 12-V DC accessory power outlet. Apart from these, it also receives a bunch of electronics such as dual-channel ABS, three-stage switchable traction control as standard.
      In Australia, the new V-Strom 650 XT has been pegged at a price of AUD 13,490 which is equivalent to Rs 7.32 lakh in Indian currency. When launched in India, it is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India) which is Rs 25,000 costlier than the outgoing model. It is expected to be launched in India early next year. More

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      Honda CB350 Owner Test Rides The New Meteor 350 – First Impressions

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      Image – Abhinav Bhatt
      Creator of some of the most viewed videos on Honda CB350, has shared his first impressions about the Meteor 350

      After posting a series of videos on Honda H’ness CB350, YouTuber Abhinav Bhatt has now got his hands on a brand new Royal Enfield Meteor 350. He will be reviewing the motorcycle in the coming days and compare it with CB350. The idea is to share key insights that will be helpful to users.
      Patiala to Delhi on Meteor 350
      The Meteor 350 used in this review is the top-spec Supernova variant in Blue colour. It belongs to one of Abhinav’s friend, who owns multiple Royal Enfield dealerships in Patiala, Punjab. The motorcycle has been given to Abhinav for around a week’s time, so that he can test it extensively just like he did with Honda CB350.
      Before starting the journey, the YouTuber provides his first impressions about the motorcycle. Meteor 350 has a low seat height, which would be useful in both city traffic as well as long distance touring. The motorcycle comes with barrel style grips and angled levers, both of which are quite comfortable. The overall comfort level is also enhanced with the sweptback handle bars.
      The instrument pod looks clutter free and information displayed is clearly visible. It displays a range of information such as odometer / tripmeter, low fuel indicator, low battery, gear indicator, ABS, and left & right turn indictors. However, it does not show fuel economy and available range, which can be accessed on Honda CB350.
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      How to use Meteor 350’s ‘tripper’ navigation system is also shown in this review. One just needs to download the Royal Enfield App and follow on-screen instructions to connect their mobile phone with the tripper screen display unit. Once connected, users need to enter the details of their journey. The on-board navigation display comes handy when a user does not have a mobile holder.
      The motorcycle has been equipped with some accessories such as exhaust add-on and crash guard. There are several other official accessories offered with Meteor 350. This makes it easier to customize the ride, as per your specific tastes and preferences.
      Meteor 350 first ride
      According to Abhinav, Meteor 350 is almost completely devoid of vibrations. This is quite similar to that of Honda CB350. The seat has an ergonomic bucket design and the cushioning is also quite comfortable. The suspension is softer than CB350, something that is helpful when negotiating bumps on the road. The throttle response is pretty good and the engine delivers tractable power with good torque spread. Abhinav also seems impressed with the throaty exhaust note of Meteor 350.
      Abhinav will be posting more videos on Meteor 350 in the coming days. The info can be useful to folks who may be planning to buy a 350 cc cruiser motorcycle. More

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      Hero Glamour Motorcycles (751 Units) Handed Over To Karnataka Police

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      Hero Glamour for Karnataka Police
      Hero MotoCorp hands over 751 Glamour motorcycles to Karnataka Police Department in Bangalore

      As part of Hero MotoCorp’s partnership with state police departments, the two-wheeler manufacturer has delivered 751 units of Hero Glamour BSVI motorcycle to Karnataka’s police department. Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, and Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai flagged off a rally from Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
      In July 2020, the manufacturer handed over 100 units of Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 for women police officers in the UP Police dept. The trend sees Hero carry out such activities at regular intervals across police departments in the country.
      The far reaching CSR activity hasten Hero MotoCorp associate with police departments in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, and Pondicherry.
      Hero MotoCorp CSR
      Number of vehicle handed over thus far exceeds 3.5k units. Project Sakhi CSR activity is tasked with bikes handed over specifically for women coppers. In most instances, stock bikes are slightly tweaked in regard to accessory packs and fitment to ensure coppers are able to accommodate all they need when doing the rounds. Special police stickers are added to visible areas of the bikes.

      Hero Glamour BSVI uses i3S (idle start-stop system) for enhanced mileage. Its 125cc engine with XSens Programmed Fuel Injection tech returns max power of 10.73 BHP @ 7500 RPM and torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 RPM. Front 240mm disk brakes and ground clearance of 180mm add to value proposition.
      Hero MotoCorp sales
      This festive season has been a busy period for Hero MotoCorp with the company having reported its highest wholesales to date. Wholesales is reported at 8,06,848 motorcycles and scooters in October 2020 at 34.64 percent sales growth up from 5,99,248 units in October 2020.
      The two-wheeler manufacturer finds its large buyer base in its large motorcycle range of which Splendor leads by miles. Domestic motorcycle wholesales accounted for 7,32,492 units last month. The month prior, the brand reported 6,60,948 units.
      This upward graph will certainly help consolidate Q4 2020 quarter to help Hero end the year well. For the same month, FADA Research reports retail sales at 3,33,563 units with the exception of about RTO data from AP,MP,LD, and TS.
      Earlier in 2020, Hero MotoCorp began an ongoing activity of handing over First Responder Vehicles (FRVs) to varied govt departments across multiple states. Thus far more than 25 such units have been distributed in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
      The CSR activity is specially designed to aid Covid-19 relief efforts. The custom built Xtreme 200R motorcycles in use are equipped with a full stretcher with foldable hood, medical equipment including detachable first-aid kit, and oxygen cylinder, and a fire extinguisher. To ensure these vehicles are given a free pass wherever possible they’re fitted LED Flasher lights,a beacon light, an emergency wireless public announcement system, and siren. More

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      Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Might Launch Next Year – Render

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      Honda CB350 Cafe Racer – Render
      Japanese two-wheeler brand Honda is planning to explore other segments based on H’Nness CB350’s newly developed platform

      Honda made inroads into the premium cruiser segment of motorcycles with the launch of H’Ness CB350 last month. Priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom), this retro motorcycle has mostly received positive reviews from all quarters and is being pitched as a worthy rival to Royal Enfield and Jawa prodigies.
      While we can agree in unison that a retro classic body suits H’Ness CB350 in the best manner. However, Honda has spent hundreds of crores in development of this platform from scratch and would be looking to utilize it in other designs as well. Reports suggest, the Japanese automaker is planning to develop a cafe-racer based on this same architecture.
      Alteration in design – CB350 Cafe Racer
      A design render of CB350 turned into a modern cafe-racer has been doing rounds on the internet. Rendered by SRK Designs, the design artist only had to make slight alterations to make this look like a proper cafe racer.
      The overall stance of the bike in the rendering has become much sportier thanks to the clip-on handlebars which provides a more aggressive forward-biased riding position typical of a cafe-racer. However, it is doesn’t seem to be overly demanding since footpegs remain in their original position.
      The handlebar gets classic silver bar-end mirrors on either side and blacked-out shock absorbers. The fuel tank has been redesigned which can incorporate the rider’s legs in a forward set riding position. New body graphics on the fuel tank also enhance the cafe-racer looks and go well with the motorcycle’s character. The major update can be noticed in the seat where the designer has replaced the stock seat with a cafe racer-style single-piece one which features a seat cowl.
      At rear, the grab handles have been removed, although that might not be the case in the production-spec model where it is mandatory to install grab handles for the pillion. Side panels sport ‘Cafe-Racer’ decals which enhances the sportiness of the retro motorcycle.
      It continues to receive classic designing elements such as round headlamps, round taillamps, round LED turn indicators, chrome-finished front and rear fender and engine with chrome garnish and exhaust. Other notable finish visual highlights include semi-digital instrument cluster and alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.
      Specs
      H’Ness CB350 is based on a new half-duplex architecture which has been specifically developed for the Indian market. This frame also provides versatility to incorporate it in many other forms and a cafe-racer seems to be the appropriate match. CB350 is powered by a new single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor which generates 20.8 bhp and 30 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and assist.
      Expected Launch
      If this proposed render does go into production it will be positioned as an entry-level cafe-racer and an affordable alternative to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. It is expected to be pegged at a competitive price of Rs 2.2 lakh (ex-showroom). This bike is expected to come out at the end of next year or 2022.
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      Exchange Old Activa, Splendor For New Hero Electric Scooter

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      Hero Electric Scooter
      Covid-19 pandemic has forced consumers to consider affordable e-scooters as a mobility option

      With electric vehicles (EV) movement slowly gathering pace and advent of new technologies in this field, people have started showing faith in this segment. It is clear that in the future automotive world, EVs will play a big impact on the growth and sufficing needs of consumers.
      India’s leading electric mobility solutions provider, Hero Electric, has formed an alliance with CredR, an omni-channel brand that deals in used two-wheelers, to come up with an exchange program. Under this program, a prospective buyer from a Hero Electric showroom can exchange his/her old petrol-powered scooter for a new electric scooter.
      Process of exchange
      Consumers will be provided a convenient and hassle-free exchange of their old scooter or motorcycle (any old two wheeler is valid – Hero Splendor, Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter, etc), for a brand new e-scooter. The new e-scooter will be delivered to them within a few days.
      For this, consumer needs to bring his old two wheeler to a Hero Electric showroom for a physical inspection and evaluation. At this point, CredR will quote an estimated price of the old scooter which will be generated through its proprietary pricing application.

      For completion of transaction, CredR will verify the documents and health of the petrol-powered two wheeler. The exchange price will then be adjusted against the final cost of the new e-scooter from Hero Electric. As of now, this program is available in Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune and will be expanded to other centers across India soon.
      Demand for electric scooters has been on the rise, however, with the outbreak of Covid-19, there has been a surge in this demand in recent months. People have realised the need for personal mobility solutions and at the same time have become environmentally conscious hence many are opting for affordable electric vehicles and e-scooters fit the bill.
      In words of Sasidhar Nandigam, chief strategic officer, “CredR, India’s electric mobility landscape is going to change dramatically post Covid-19 pandemic and the sales are expected to rise.” CredR believes that not only two-wheeler and e-scooters but market will also see a rise in pre-owned mobility solutions as well. Currently, electric mobility contributes to less than 1 percent of the two-wheelers market that will only increase henceforth.
      Hero Electric Recent Launches
      Recently, Hero Electric launched an all-new ‘City Speed’ segment which caters exclusively to city commuters. This new range of e-scooters consists of models such as Photon-Nh, Optima-hx and Nyx-hx and is available at a starting price of Rs 57,660 (ex-showroom). This makes it the most affordable e-scooter in the country as of now. These new scooters offer a range up to 80 km on a single-charge and come with 3 yrs warranty. More

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      Jawa Motorcycle Sales Record 50k Milestone – 2 Years Since Launch

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      Image – Jawa
      Rival Royal Enfield sold almost 67k motorcycles in single month of Oct 2020

      Classic Legends has announced 50k unit sales of Jawa Motorcycles since launch in 2018. Though it is almost 2 years after launch that this feat has been achieved, Jawa claims the sales feat was achieved in an effective 12 months of full operations. At the time of launch in 2018, Jawa had aimed to sell about 90k motorcycles annually or about 7,500 units monthly.
      Even though Jawa launched motorcycles in Nov 2018, it was only in April 2019 that the deliveries started. Then of course one had to deal with zero activity during specified periods of nationwide lockdown period (since March 2020), with near zero inventories owing to waiting period.
      As the company embarks on its journey for the next 50k milestone, Jawa motorcycles continues to expand production capacity and dealership count. Ashish Singh Joshi, CEO – Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. said, “As the newest entrant in the Indian motorcycle market, we are proud of what we have achieved in such a short duration.” Jawa aims to register the next 50k unit sales in less than 1 year.
      Best Selling Jawa
      Jawa’s return to full fledged business was as recent as 2018. To get going, the company readied a production facility and sells 3 models -Jawa, Jawa forty two and Perak that not only make up the product lineup but also were tasked with the responsibility of brand resurrection. To support this, a sales network is under ongoing development, and ops have been ramped to meet customer demands.
      Perak has been best-selling Jawa motorcycle in recent months. Image – Ravinder
      The 50,000 motorcycles milestone is of significance to the brand as it portends a future roadmap that the company is geared up to achieve. Jawa Motorcycles views this as ‘healthy demand’ having had to contend with the 50k taking a longer time to reach owing to Covid-19 related production challenges.
      The company is upbeat the next 50k units milestone will be attained in lesser time. In the meantime, Classic Legends has started exports with a batch of Jawa motorcycles being shipped to Europe, and Nepal. Only last month, the company celebrated delivery of 2000 Perak units, making it the best-selling Jawa.
      Perak
      Perak roots goes back to the 1940s, during the time of the Nazi German’s rule in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. In those difficult times, there was a man dressed in black who moved in the shadows. It was rumoured that this strange figure was portrayed as a Czech hero.
      He gave the people a sense of comfort, leapt out of the darkness and was indestructible, not afraid of the German troupes or the ‘Bullet’. Though the Germans tried to capture this figure, which came to be called ‘Perak’, their efforts proved unsuccessful.
      Jawa Perak BS6, priced at Rs.1.94 lakhs, is presented in a single colour option. Buyers can avail the Perak with a zero down payment scheme or an EMI of Rs.6,666 along with an exchange program of upto Rs.5,000. More