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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N160 For Latin Market Debuts – New Colours, Looks Upmarket

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      Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160The Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160 competes with TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Hunk 160 (Xtreme 160R), Honda X-Blade and Pulsar NS160Bajaj Auto in India has been on a launch spree bringing new Pulsars left right and centre. The company has recently updated Pulsar N160 in India along with Pulsar N150. There was a completely different update to Pulsar N160 globally which is a far more appealing proposition visually than what we got in India. Let’s take a look.Latin-Spec 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N160 DetbusOne of world’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, has been serving many global markets shipping products manufactured in India. Latin American market is one of the largest markets that Bajaj caters to outside of India. Here, Bajaj sells a bunch of 160cc motorcycles in the form of Pulsar N160 and Pulsar NS160.Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160Company’s strategy on a broader spectrum is to revamp the entire Pulsar portfolio in India in 2024. The new ‘Biggest Ever Pulsar’ is incoming too. In Latin market, however, the agenda is to offer more panache. In that regard, we can see dual-tone colours on Pulsar N160 that are not on offer in India.We get Pearl Metallic White, Polar Sky Blue and Brooklyn Black shades in India. In Latin market, Bajaj is offering two striking dual-tone shades – Khaki Green with Silver and Navy Blue with Silver. Along with that, Bajaj has gone overboard with stickers for Latin market. These stickers are in contrasting colours and they’re executed very nicely and almost lend a triple-tone effect.Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160 – Old ClusterWe also liked the the new and stylish side body guard or engine guard or crash guard with a plastic cover that looks much more sophisticated. Especially when compared to the exposed bent steel pipe crash guard we get in India. The stickers on body panels covering rear subframe look nice.[embedded content]Wheel pinstripe and Dual-channel ABS stickers are finished in contrasting shade – a fluorescent neon yellow with Khaki shade and neon orange with Navy Blue shade. Because of these attributes, Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160 looks like a different machine altogether, despite being the same bike as sold in India. The power of colours and stickers, eh?We want these colours too, Bajaj AutoLooking at the Latin-spec model, we wish Bajaj Auto gave these striking dual-tone shades with those funky stickers and the premium-looking crash guards to India-spec model too. Especially that Khaki Green shade and Silver with neon yellow contrasts. Rest of the componentry is identical to India-spec model.Latin-spec Bajaj Pulsar N160Where features are concerned, Latin-spec model lacks the new fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity that we got last month. The same 164.82cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine with around 16 bhp and 14.5 Nm is seen with Latin-spec model, mated to a 5-speed gearbox as well. There, Pulsar N160 competes against TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Hunk 160 (Xtreme 160R in India), Honda X-Blade, Gixxer 155, Yamaha FZ and Bajaj’s own Pulsar NS160. More

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      2W Sales FY 24 vs FY 23 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Yamaha, Ola, Vespa, Jawa

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      Image – The Sameer VlogsTwo wheeler sales grew by 9.30% YoY in FY2024 as buyers showed particular preference towards electric modelsTwo wheeler sales in FY2024 as revealed by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) touched a total of 1,75,17,173 units. This was a significant growth over 1,60,27,411 units sold in FY2023. A close look at this table shows particular growth by electric two wheeler OEMs Ola and Ather along with Greaves Electric, the latter which sees sales increase several fold.Two Wheeler Sales FY2024 – Led by Hero and HondaWith Hero and Honda commanding a combined market share of 55%, were at the helm of the two wheeler segment in FY2024. Hero MotoCorp sales improved to 53,95,924 units in FY2024, up from 51,35,129 units sold in FY2023. It was the company’s motorcycle segment that sold significantly higher units as compared to its scooter sales.Two Wheeler Retail Sales FY 2024The second largest two-wheeler manufacturer and largest scooter maker, HMSI, also posted YoY growth with its sales at 40,92,126 units in FY2024, up from 39,73,186 units sold in FY2023. Honda Activa, India’s best-selling scooter, drove up these sales figures and the company ended the past financial year crossing the 6 crore domestic sales milestone ever since it went solo in 1999.TVS Motor Company’s total sales for FY2024 stood at 29,65,744 units, a growth over 24,89,121 units sold in the same period of 2023. High demand for the Bajaj Pulsar range steered its maker Bajaj Auto Limited to record 21,08,049 unit sales in FY2024. This was a growth of 4,03,595 units over 17,04,445 units sold in FY2023. The company also has the Chetak in the electric segment that attracts a number of buyers. It competes with the Ola S 1 Air, TVS iQube and now the newly introduced Ather Rizta.Two Wheeler Retail Sales FY 2024Japanese subsidiary Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) has also emerged with good figures in FY2024 with 8,46,991 units sold during the said period. This was a growth of over 6,87,176 units sold in FY2023. The company currently commands a 4.84 percent market share, up from 4.29 percent it held in FY2023.Royal Enfield got good attention among buyers in India and led the company to register total sales of 7,80,904 units in FY2024. This was a significant growth over 6,98,117 units sold in FY2023, taking up market share to 4.460 percent YoY. Lower down the sale list was also India Yamaha Motors with 6,06,560 units sold in FY2024 relating to a growth of 50,252 units over 5,56,308 units sold in the same period last year.2W Sales FY2023 -Electric Two Wheeler GrowthElectric two wheeler makers Ola Electric has seen outstanding growth in FY2024 when compared to that of FY2023. Sales of its e-scooters (S1 Pro, S1 Air and S1 X+) improved to 3,29,237 units from 1,52,791 units YoY taking up market share to 1.88 percent.It was followed by Ather Energy with 1,08,889 unit sales in FY2024 from 1,52,791 units sold in FY2023. The new Rizta, a family oriented scooter, is set to take off with outstanding sales as it competes with Ola S1 Air, Bajaj Chetak Urbane and TVS iQube, scoring several points over its rivals especially in terms of range which is claimed at 123 kms.Thereafter sales dipped for two wheeler makers Piaggio (Vespa / Aprilia 35,811 units), Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi 30,881 units), Ampere (23,771 units) and Okinawa (20,873 units) while Greaves saw significantly higher sales at 31,273 units in FY2024 over just 1,032 units sold in FY2023. Other OEMs which also included EV makers contributed 1,40,140 units to total sales in FY2024, down from 2,89,105 units sold in FY2023. More

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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With Rivals – Best Price:Performance Ratio!

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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsWhen 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 compared with rivals, it strikes a better price:performance ratio against Apache RTR 200, Hornet 2.0, Gixxer 250 and MT-15In a calculated move, Bajaj Auto is giving its indigenous 250cc platform a major boost with a recent update. Launched yesterday, 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 strikes a much higher VFM quotient with the introduction of a ton of new cycle parts, features and technology at a negligible price increment. But how does it compare to rivals?2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsIf it was up to us, we would have compared the newly launched 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 with Suzuki Gixxer 250, Honda CB300F and Bajaj’s own Dominar 250. Except for Suzuki Gixxer 250, Bajaj doesn’t seem to be considering the other two as immediate rivals for the new Pulsar N250. Instead, Bajaj is positioning Pulsar N250 against Honda Hornet 2.0, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Yamaha MT-15 and Suzuki Gixxer 250.Starting with engine displacement, both Gixxer 250 and Pulsar N250 have the edge here with Yamaha MT-15 being the smallest engine. MT-15 has the least amount of torque at 14.1 Nm and Honnet 2.0 has the least power. If we take raw performance, it is Gixxer 250 that packs 26.5 bhp and 22.2 Nm, both best in this comparison.Bajaj N250 develops 24.5 bhp and 21.5 Nm, not far off from Gixxer. But Bajaj’s performance metrics are achieved earlier in the rev range than Gixxer, which might prove to be an advantage. MT-15 proves to be quite a screamer making its peak performance at much higher revs. When compared to Apache RTR 200, N250 has more power and torque and at lower revs. Bajaj doesn’t show gearbox stats in their table because N250 gets a 5-speed gearbox, while Gixxer 250 packs a 6-speed unit.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsWheelbase is the longest with Hornet 2.0 and shortest with MT-15. Apache RTR 200 scores some brownie points for offering the highest 180 mm ground clearance. Where Kerb weight is concerned, nothing can beat Yamaha’s MT-15 weighing just 139 kg, whereas the just-launched Pulsar N250 is in fact the heaviest at 164 kg.At the front, only Hornet 2.0, Pulsar N250 and Gixxer 250 offer 110-section tyres, while MT-15 offers 100-section and Apache 90-section. Where rear tyres are concerned, Gixxer offers the fattest 150-section tyre and Apache packs 130-section tyre, whereas others including N250 pack a 140-section tyre. N250 packs the biggest fuel tank at 14L, which is always appreciated.Pulsar N250 has best Price:Performance ratioBraking hardware is the most promising only with N250 and Gixxer 250 with 300 mm front disc. N250 has a larger 230 mm rear disc, though. Except for Hornet 2.0, all the vehicles offer dual-channel ABS. Except for Gixxer 250, all the vehicles offer a slipper clutch. N250 just offered Traction Control, while MT-15 was the only one to offer it.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 ColoursTVS loves to showcase a fatter brochure, hence Apache RTR 200 is the only one to get riding modes and ABS modes. With 2024 update, Pulsar N250 now gets three ABS modes too. Bajaj is the only one to offer a USB socket as standard. Honda Hornet lacks any sort of Bluetooth connectivity, while others offer it in varied functionality.MT-15 and Gixxer 250 can’t accept and reject calls, whereas Apache and Pulsar can. Only N250 and MT-15 have DTE (Distance To Empty) readout. A glaring omission in MT-15 is the lack of navigation, something with Pulsar N250, Gixxer 250 and RTR 200 offer. Bajaj wants to draw your attention towards the price-to-power ratio of Rs. 6,156 per PS and the price-to-torque ratio of Rs. 7,015 per PS. Both of them are lowest in segment, striking a stellar VFM proposition.Where pricing is concerned, Bajaj Pulsar N250 costs Rs. 1.51 lakh (ex-sh) and is not as affordable as the TVS Apache RTR 200 at Rs. 1,46,820 (ex-sh) and Honda Hornet 2.0 at Rs. 1.39 lakh (ex-sh). However, it is a better proposition when opposed to Yamaha MT-15 at Rs. 1.72 lakh (ex-sh) and Suzuki Gixxer 250 at Rs. 1.81 lakh (ex-sh). More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 400 Launch Date 3rd May – To Be Priced Below Dominar?

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      New Bajaj Pulsar Teaser OutWhen launched, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 can emerge as the most affordable 40 hp, 400cc bike in the countryOver the last few months, Bajaj has been busy updating its Pulsar range. It’s imperative since the Pulsar range contributes more than 2/3rd of the company’s domestic sales. Pulsar bikes are also popular across international markets. Share in exports is more than 25 percent.Bajaj Pulsar NS400 launch date confirmedEarlier this year, Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj had talked about the upcoming launch of the biggest Pulsar ever. While it was easy to guess a 400cc Pulsar, an exact launch date was not provided. It has now been confirmed that the biggest Pulsar NS400 will be launched on May 03. In the company’s lineup, the Pulsar NS400 will be positioned below the Dominar 400. It can be the most affordable bike in its class at the time of launch.New Bajaj Pulsar Teaser OutBajaj Pulsar NS400 – Specs, performanceOne of the possibilities is that Bajaj Pulsar NS400 could be built on the perimeter chassis in use with Pulsar NS200. It is capable of handling higher capacity engines. Moreover, the chassis is likely to be further strengthened to support the bigger engine. Talking about performance, Pulsar NS400 will be using the older 373cc single cylinder engine in use with Dominar 400. Even KTM 390 Adventure and RC 390 have the same engine.On the Dominar 400, the 373-cc engine delivers 40 PS and 35 Nm. Onboard the KTM bikes, the output is higher at 43.5 PS and 37 Nm. Whether Pulsar NS400 will choose to match the KTMs or stick to the lower state of tune remains to be seen. The engine will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox.New Bajaj Pulsar Teaser OutPulsar NS400 will be equipped with a slip and assist clutch. However, in view of the affordable pricing strategy, it is not certain if a quickshifter will be offered as standard. Expected to be lightweight in comparison to Dominar 400, upcoming Pulsar NS400 will deliver an agile performance.Some of the key features that will be offered as standard with Pulsar NS400 include USD forks and dual-channel ABS. The bike will have a full digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. Users will be able to pair their smartphones to access a range of features and functionalities. Turn-by-turn navigation could be part of the tech package.Bajaj Pulsar NS400 launch priceThere are multiple options available in the 40 hp, 400cc club. Apart from Dominar and KTM bikes, there’s Triumph Speed 400 and 400X. Pulsar NS400 could be the most affordable option in this segment. As of now, the Dominar 400 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.31 lakh. The arrival of Pulsar NS400 could dent sales of Dominar 400. The latter hasn’t been performing as per expectations. Percentage share in sales in February was a minuscule 0.43 percent. Such factors put a question mark on the future of Dominar 400. More

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      Electric Scooter Price Hike April 2024 – Ather, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Hero Vida

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      TVS iQube electric scooterWith the new EMPS (Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme) in effect from April 1 all leading electric two-wheeler makers in India have resorted to price hikesElectric scooter makers in India have announced price hikes across their offerings with effect from 1st April 2024. This segment sees elevated sales each month despite the fact that it entails higher acquisition costs. It is the saving on fuel and lower maintenance costs that forms a major attraction to buyers in this segment.Why the price hike?Electric scooter price hike is in view of a new Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) that has been introduced by the Government of India, as the FAME II scheme ended on 31st March 2024. This EMPS scheme is directed towards incentivising EV adoption so that it does not adversely impact sales in any way.Unlike FAME II, subsidies under this new EMP scheme the subsidy is capped at Rs 10,000 per electric scooter which is significantly lower than what was offered under the FAME II scheme. Electric two wheeler makers Ather, Bajaj, TVS and Vida have announced price hikes while Ola Electric, a leading electric two wheeler OEM is holding current prices of its e-scooters till 15th April 2024.New Prices – Ather, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Hero VidaAther Energy, TVS, Bajaj Auto and Vida (Hero MotoCorp’s electric arm) have announced price hikes by Rs 3,000 to Rs 16,000 depending on model. The highest price revision is seen for the Ather 450S. It was earlier priced at Rs 1.10 lakh but now revised to Rs 1.26 lakh, an increase of Rs 16,000. This is the highest price hike across the electric two wheeler segment.Electric scooter price hike April 2024On the other hand, Ather 450X (2.9 kWh) gets a price hike of Rs 3,000 from an earlier Rs 1.38 lakh to Rs 1.41 lakh. The 450X (3.7kWh) sees prices revised by Rs 10,000 from Rs 1.45 lakh to Rs 1.55 lakh. Ather has also just introduced the new Rizta electric scooter. It is presented in three variants with the Rizta S priced at Rs 1.09 lakh, Rizta Z (2.9 kWh) at Rs 1.12 lakh and Rizta (3.7 kWh) at Rs 1.44 lakh. All prices ex-showroom.Bajaj, TVS, Vida Price HikeBajaj Auto has the Chetak e-scooter as its only offering in the electric segment. This e-scooter sees a price hike of Rs 8,000 on its Urban variant which now goes up to Rs 1.23 lakh from an earlier Rs 1.15 lakh. The more exclusive Premium variant of Bajaj Chetak carries a Rs 12,000 price hike to new pricing of Rs 1.47 lakh. TVS iQube and iQube S see prices hiked by Rs 3,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively. The new prices now stand at Rs 1.37 lakh and Rs 1.46 lakh.Hero Vida V1 Pro which was initially priced at Rs 1.46 lakhs is now higher by Rs 4,000 to Rs 1.50 lakhs while the V1 Plus is higher by Rs 5,000 to a new pricing of Rs 1.20 lakh. Ola Electric, the leading electric two wheeler maker in India, that plans to go public in the coming months, has decided not to increase its prices till April 15, 2024. More

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      Electric Motorcycle With 8 Lakh Kms Warranty – New Benchmark in eMobility

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      Ultraviolette F77 Sets New Benchmark in Electric MobilityA warranty of 8 lakh kms for a duration of 8 years is the highest being offered on any electric two wheeler thus setting new standards in EV ownershipUltraviolette Automotive, a trendsetter in both electric vehicle platforms and battery technology, has announced extended warranty on their flagship electric motorcycle F77. This warranty sets new standards in the industry as it is something that has yet to be experienced in the electric two wheeler arena.Industry First, Segment First Ultraviolette 8 lakh km Warranty PackageEncompassing an impressive 3 to 8 years and 60,000 to 8 lakh kms, this warranty structure involves 3 separate packages – UV Care, UV Care+ and UV Care Max and is exclusively offered for existing F77 model owners only both within the country and in global markets.Ultraviolette F77 Sets New Benchmark in Electric MobilityThis global first 8 year warranty package being offered by Ultraviolette on the F77 electric motorcycle sees the km coverage on UV Care and UV Care+ doubled under the new warranty structure. Under UV Care, the earlier 3 year warranty was for 30,000 kms which is now extended to 60,000 kms on the Original trim.UV Care+ includes a 5 year warranty extended from an earlier 50,000 kms to 1 lakh kms on the F77 Recon trim. Setting itself apart is the UV Care Max pack being offered by Ultraviolette which offers an 8 year warranty with range extended from 1 lakh kms to 8 lakh kms on the Recon variant.Ultraviolette F77 Sets New Benchmark in Electric MobilityNiraj Rajmohan, CTO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, stated, “Being the global pioneer in battery technology and offering an extensive warranty is a testament to Ultraviolette’s commitment to revolutionizing the electric mobility landscape. The introduction of the new warranty structure for battery and drivetrain is underpinned by rigorous efforts in battery engineering, including meticulous validation processes spanning five levels of safety, and future-ready battery technology. Ultraviolette’s extended warranty reaffirms the uncompromising quality and reliability of our electric motorcycles.”Ultraviolette F77 – 307 kms on IDC RangeUltraviolette’s latest battery and drivetrain warranty framework is validated by a remarkable achievement: one of the F77 test motorcycles has surpassed 100,000 kilometers while maintaining over 95 percent of its initial rated capacity. Recent assessments conducted at ARAI further underline this feat, with the same motorcycle demonstrating an exceptional IDC range of 304 kilometers on a single charge.This not only underscores the durability of the F77 but also underscores Ultraviolette’s dedication to surpassing customer expectations. Noteworthy is the fact that during its on-road durability testing, this motorcycle has generated fuel savings worth INR 441,000.F77 can accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 150 km/h, powered by a motor that offers 30.2 kWh power and 100 Nm torque. An updated and faster version of the Ultraviolette F77 electric bike is expected to be launched on April 24, 2024. Where features are concerned, it could borrow some from the F99 which was showcased at the EICMA 2023 Show. As on date, the Ultraviolette F77 is priced between Rs 3.80 – 4.55 lakh while we can expect the faster version to come in at a significantly higher price. More

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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Launched At Rs. 1.51 Lakh – New Features, Componentry

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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 LaunchedAll these updates seen with 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 launched, might make their way on Pulsar F250 in the futureAfter around two decades when the first Pulsar was introduced in 2001, Bajaj launched Pulsar 250 twins in India a couple of years ago for an introductory price of Rs 1.38 lakh for the naked N250 and Rs 1.40 lakh for the semi-faired F250. Since launch, Pulsar 250 haven’t been updated until now. Say Namaste to the 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250.2024 Pulsar N250 LaunchedAt the time of launch, Pulsar 250 was offered with two colour options – Racing Red and Techno Grey. The Caribbean Blue colour option was added later. But the 2024 Pulsar N250 gets three shades – Red, White and Black. Only the Black shade will get Black finish on USD forks and the other two get Gold finish on USD forks.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 BlackSpeaking of USD forks, that is among the primary updates with MY2024 Pulsar N250. This update primarily revolves around upgraded cycle parts, upgraded features and a brand new fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity along with turn-by-turn navigation. We have seen this cluster on recently updated NS200 and NS160 as well.Updates with cycle parts include the aforementioned USD forks. These are 37mm units and are sourced from Endurance. There is a fatter 140-section rear tyre that should ensure more traction and increase rideability. Both the fatter tyre and USD front forks add an overall muscular approach to motorcycle as well.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 14-Section Rear TyreWhere features are concerned, Bajaj Auto has added traction control to Pulsar N250 for the first time. This is a welcome addition that should contribute to overall safety aspect of this motorcycle. Traction control system can be turned off altogether, when the motorcycle is in Off-road ABS mode.Speaking of, Bajaj has also added ABS riding modes for the first time on Pulsar N250 as well. There are three of them in total – Rain, Road and Off-Road. Unlike the Traction Control, you can’t turn off ABS at rear wheel even in Off-Road mode.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 New ClusterWhere pricing is concerned, 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 costs Rs. 1,50,829 (ex-sh), which is a price hike of just Rs. 1,829 over its preceding model. The pricing seems to be more than justified when considering all the upgrades Bajaj has offered.PowertrainsThere are no powertrain updates for 2024 Pulsar N250. The same 249.07 cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine generates 24.5 PS of max power at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike is equipped with a slip and assist clutch.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 WhiteRear Nitrox mono-shock suspension unit is retained. The bike has 17-inch wheels at both ends, now shod with 100-section front and 140-section rear tubeless tyres. Braking system comprises 300mm front and 230mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS.Just like other Pulsar motorcycles, Pulsar 250 promises optimal torque availability across a wide rev range. As per user feedback, the bike can achieve a top speed of around 130 kmph. These updates could make their way to Pulsar F250 as well.Source More

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      2024 Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak Debuts – Scrambler Style

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      Honda CB350 RS Dirt FreakIn India, Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak inspired builds might spring up in the future and would be ideal rival to Royal Enfield Hunter 350 based custom buildsThe 3rd Nagoya Motorcycle Show was held in Japan between 5th to 7th April 2024. The show was a prominent platform for many modding companies to exhibit their vision and work. Renowned motorcycle modder Dirt Freak has showcased a Scrambler-style build based on a Honda CB350 RS sold as GB350 S in Japan and is quite spectacular.Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak Looks EpicIn Honda’s classic-style single-cylinder motorcycle lineup, we have CB350 as a prominent offering. This platform has spawned quite a few variations in the form of H’ness CB350, CB350 RS and CB350. These motorcycles are also shipped to Japan from India and sold as GB350, GB350 S and GB350 C respectively.2024 Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak DebutsOf these three, CB350 RS or GB350 S is the one that dons a scrambler-esque design language. But for Dirt Freak modding company, GB350 S was not Scrambler enough and they came up with their own take on this genre that looks much more appealing than standard GB350 S sold in Japan.For starters, Dirt Freak’s version of GB350 S looks a lot more capable off the road and on fast trails than standard bike. That is due to the vastly more capable block-pattern tyres used on this build. Increasing protection on off-road terrains, Dirt Freak has used a sturdy metallic bash plate for the engine and metallic reinforcement for exhaust down-pipe.2024 Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak WindshieldTo protect rider’s knuckles from bushes and other vegetation while off-roading, there are options for Adventure Armour Hand Guard, Sonic Hand Guard and Sonic Hand Guard with optional Carbon or Clear Protector from Zeta Racing. To further aid in off-road escapades, Dirt Freak has gone with a Scrambler-style handlebar and spikey aluminium footpegs, both from Zeta Racing.Enhanced touring capabilityAlong with better off-road ability, touring capabilities of Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak custom bike have been improved. For starters, the taller handlebar lends an upright riding posture that would be welcome on longer hauls. Bringing wind protection into the picture is Explorer Windshield Handle Brace from Zeta Racing.2024 Honda CB350 RS Dirt Freak Engine ProtectionThis brace supports a sturdy smartphone holder, also from Zeta Racing that riders can use for navigation and other use cases. Bundled in this package are DFG Side Bag Base that allows users to mount saddlebags without a frame. We’re not sure how these knobby tyres would fare on the road for longer hauls, but they look spectacular.Where powertrains are concerned, there are no changes to the stock 348.36cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that kicks out 21 PS of peak power and 29.4 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Dirt Freak have kept other componentry stock. So, the suspension setup, braking and chassis remain identical to a stock GB350 S sold in Japan. More