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      BMW F 450 GS Spied In Karnataka – To Be Made By TVS?

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      BMW F 450 GS Spied In KarnatakaWith the G 310 GS discontinued, the BMW F 450 GS becomes the new entry-level model in the brand’s highly celebrated GS family
      After it was showcased as a concept at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, the BMW F 450 GS has been spotted on road tests in Karnataka state, India, for the first time. In an earlier statement, BMW had stated that the production version will be a close match to the near-production-ready concept. Let’s explore some of the key features seen with the test models.
      BMW F 450 GS Spied – Styling and features
      Spy shots show Kannada boards, confirming that the testing was being done in Karnataka. This suggests that TVS Motor might be testing these units and it aligns with the speculations that TVS is handling the production side of things. While heavily camouflaged, some of the signature features such as raised front fender, USD forks in golden finish and a tall windscreen are evident.
      BMW F 450 GS Spotted
      While the concept had a high-mounted exhaust, the test mules can be seen with an upswept exhaust. This placement is more practical as mounting the side panniers becomes easier. The test vehicle can also be seen with a top case. While the concept was presented with cross-wire-spoke wheels, the test mules can be seen with alloy wheels. These appear to be the same units as were used with the now discontinued G 310 GS.
      BMW had earlier mentioned that changes for the production model could include different options for the wheels. However, the 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel sizes might be the same across all options. The alloy wheels onboard these test mules look like they’re wrapped in Eurogrip Duratrail EB+ tyres.
      BMW F 450 GS Spotted
      BMW F 450 GS will have the same design DNA, as seen with the larger R 1300 GS. The concept model came with an exciting colour scheme, combining shades of blue, white and red. This is something similar to that of the Trophy version of the BMW R 1300 GS. One can expect similar colour options with the production model. These colours highlight the key characteristics of BMW GS bikes such as top-notch performance, quality and off-roading capabilities.
      BMW F 450 GS – Performance, specs
      With the F 450 GS, BMW has focused on creating a truly versatile machine that can seamlessly handle both road and off-road environments. Speculations suggest that the bike utilizes an entirely new twin-cylinder inline engine, unlocking 48 hp allowed for A2 class license holders across Europe. The engine is designed to be lightweight and compact with the use of special materials such as magnesium. The bike is expected to be offered with a 6-speed gearbox.
      BMW F 450 GS Spotted
      Chassis and other components are designed to meet the 175 kg minimum weight requirement of A2 class. Suspension setup may comprise fully-adjustable USD forks at front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock with load-dependent damping at the rear. Both ends have a single-disc brake setup and dual-channel ABS will be standard. Tech kit includes a 6.5-inch TFT with Bluetooth connectivity for navigation, calls and notifications.
      Expected rider aids include cornering ABS, configurable riding modes and traction control. BMW F 450 GS is expected to be launched in India later this year or in early 2026. Launch price could be around Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. In India, the BMW F 450 GS will be locally made by TVS and will take on rivals such as KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
      BMW F 450 GS Spotted
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      TVS Confirms Norton Motorcycles India Launch By 2025 End

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      Norton Motorcycles India Launch
      Five years after TVS Motor acquired the iconic British motorcycle brand, Norton Motorcycles, the company has deemed it fit to finally launch it in India. The company has revealed an estimate time frame for Norton Motorcycles to launch in India to rival other retro classic motorcycle brands like Royal Enfield, Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Jawa and Yezdi among others.
      Norton Motorcycles India Launch
      The iconic British motorcycle brand, Norton Motorcycles, has been a popular choice among buyers who are looking for a retro treat. Currently, the company offers three motorcycles – Commando 961, V4SV and V4CR. The prices for these motorcycles range from around Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh.
      Norton Commando 961
      Norton Motorcycles was acquired by TVS Motor around five years ago and it has been a highly anticipated launch since this acquirement. Now, TVS Motor has confirmed that Norton Motorcycles will be introduced in India by the end of the year 2025. Probably via the CBU route, now that India-UK free trade agreement is expected to bring automotive tariffs from 100% to 10%, under a quota.
      These three aforementioned motorcycles might launch initially through CBU route and serve as Halo products for Norton Motorcycles in India to set foot in the ground. These will be shipped into our market from the company’s facility in Solihull, UK. Soon, we should expect local manufacturing of smaller-capacity motorcycles to compete in the 350cc-450cc motorcycle segment.
      Norton V4CR
      What to expect?
      Speculations suggest that Norton Motorcycles is branching out its operations and is developing two new platforms. One of these will displace around 450cc (probably a single-cylinder unit) which should act as its most affordable offering. Second motorcycle could be a middle-weight offering that might displace around 650cc (probably a twin-cylinder unit).
      With the historic India-UK FTA (Free Trade Agreement), both nations are poised to boost trade and revenue. This FTA will benefit British automakers too as tariffs could be reduced to just 10% down from around 100%. While the small-capacity motorcycles look like a foggy future, the launch of Commando 961 or V4SV or V4CR or all or some by 2025 end is more likely.
      Norton V4SV
      TVS Motor acquired Norton Motorcycles for around Rs 153 Cr, which looks like a relatively small sum in the grand scheme of things. There has been a significant investment of around Rs 1,000 Cr from TVS and the roadmap is set to launch six new motorcycles by 2027 end. More

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      2025 Triumph Scrambler 400X Launched – New Colour, Slight Price Revision

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      2025 Triumph Scrambler 400X
      Triumph’s 400 lineup has been gaining more and more popularity in the Indian market. The company is currently one of the notable players in the high-performance single-cylinder 350cc to 450cc motorcycle range. For 2025, Triumph has just updated the Scrambler 400X which now gets a new shade of Red along with a slight price revision. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Triumph Scrambler 400X Launched
      With the launch of Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X in India, Triumph Motorcycles entered a new price bracket that it never operated in before. With a strong value for money quotient, Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X quickly emerged as a desirable retro-styled motorcycle with a lot more performance than the popular 350cc offerings from Royal Enfield.
      The most expensive offering in the 400 range by Triumph, is Scrambler 400X. This motorcycle has been updated for MY25 version with a new colourway. Called Lava Red Satin, this new colourway looks a lot more appealing and premium. It replaces the current Volcanic Red and Phantom Black colourway.
      While it looks the same as images published by Triumph’s social media handles, it looks like it will get a matte finish. Hence the word Satin in its name. 2025 Triumph Scrambler 400X gets a slight price hike too. It is now priced at Rs 2.67 lakh (Ex-sh), which is a price increment of Rs 758 (Ex-sh).
      2025 Triumph Scrambler 400X
      Any other changes?
      Other colourways offered with Scrambler 400X are carried over. These include Matt Khaki Green / Fusion White, Pearl Metallic White / Phantom Black and Phantom Black / Silver Ice. Other than the new colour and revised price tag, there don’t seem to be any other changes with 2025 Scrambler 400X.
      It continues to be powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl single-cylinder TR Series engine. This engine is capable of delivering 40 bhp of peak power and 37 Nm of peak torque, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. It rivals other Scrambler motorcycles like Royal Enfield’s Scram 440, Honda CB350 RS, Yezdi Scrambler and others.
      Also read – More off-road worthy Triumph Scrambler 400XC in the works More

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      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched – Gets New Colour, Updated Graphics

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      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Version SIndia Yamaha Motor has just updated its sporty and performance scooter, the Aerox 155. While it is currently the only one of its kind in India, it is a go-to scooter where buyers crave more performance from their scooters than what is conventionally available in the market. With the MY25 version, there have been some cosmetic revisions. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Launched
      Yamaha has just updated its flagship scooter in the Indian market to MY25 version. It is entirely carried over to 2025 model year, while getting subtle updates in the way it looks, especially with Version S trim and packing powertrains that comply with latest emission standards. Even the price for 2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 and Version S variant hav been carried over as it was.
      Speaking of, 2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 costs Rs 1,50,130 (Ex-sh) and Version S with more features than standard model costs Rs 1,53,430 (Ex-sh). Standard Aerox 155 continues to be offered in a Metallic Black colourway. The main change is in the colourways offered with 2025 Aerox 155 Version S variant.
      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S – Ice Fluo Vermillion
      Yamaha is offering MY25 version of Aerox 155 Version S in two colourways – Racing Blue and Ice Fluo Vermillion colourway. It has to be noted that Racing Blue is more or less the same as seen with MY24 version, albeit with a few new graphics. Ice Fluo Vermillion is all new and it replaces Grey Vermillion.
      The new Ice Fluo Vermillion colourway looks rather nice, we would say. It packs a White-ish colour on its front apron and side body panels with Black and Fluo Orange as contrasting colours. We can see this Fluo Orange shade in its wheels too. Aerox 155 Version S Racing Blue gets Blue painted wheels.
      Any other changes?
      Version S is the only variant to get a Smart Key that unlocks keyless go function that works effectively well, as we found during our time with it. The same 155cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4V single-cylinder engine with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) as R15, powers this scooter, delivering 14.75 bhp and 13.9 Nm. This engine is now BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standard compliant too.
      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S – Racing Blue
      Riding on 14-inch alloy wheels at both ends, Aerox 155 has been the de facto sporty performance scooter in India and Hero MotoCorp has just crashed Yamaha’s party with Xoom 160. It has to be noted that Hero has launched Xoom 160 at Rs 1,48,500 (Ex-sh), but deliveries of this ADV-style maxi-scooter are yet to commence. More

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      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X Launched – More Features, Revised Pricing

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      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X LaunchedIndia’s ADV motorcycle segment has been booming. Many motorcycling enthusiasts are exploring this genre today owing to its versatility. Within the ADV segment, there are multi-cylinder ADVs and Benelli TRK 502 range is a prominent name in the affordable side of this substrata.
      Benelli has updated its TRK lineup in India for MY25. These motorcycles now get more features and technology to better appeal Indian motorcycling enthusiasts. These updates have ensured that 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X get an upward price revision as well. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Benelli TRK 502X
      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X
      Starting with prices, 2025 Benelli TRK 502 costs Rs 6.2 lakh (Ex-sh), and 2025 Benelli TRK 502X costs Rs 6.7 lakh (Ex-sh). TRK 502 is a road-biased touring motorcycle and it is being offered in either a Black or a White colour option. While TRK 502X is offered in two standard colours – White and Green.
      Apart from these two standard colours, 2025 TRK 502X gets a third Yellow colour with LE variant that is priced at Rs 6.85 lakh (Ex-sh), around Rs 15,000 more than standard colours. So, this is an upward price revision of Rs 40,000 employed on 2025 TRK 502, when compared to its preceding model.
      New Instrument Cluster
      Mechanical updates with the 2025 model come in the form of a revised aluminium swingarm that might be lighter than its preceding model. Where features are concerned, 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X have been made more touring-friendly with the inclusion of TPMS, heated grips and heated seats.
      2025 TRK 502X
      Mechanical updates, features bumped
      The main update, however, comes in the form of a new 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that is capable of Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation as well. There’s improved switchgear to control this cluster. On top of these, 2025 TRK 502X gets tubeless wire-spoke spoke tyres as well.
      New Switchgear
      Components remain the same as before. USD front forks, rear mono-shock, twin disc brake setup at the front and single disc brake at the rear, dual channel ABS, LED lighting, split seats and more. TRK 502X is the only one to get 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel and tyre combination while TRK 502 gets 17-inch wheels are both ends.
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      Powering both the 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X is the same 500cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating around 46 bhp of peak power and 46 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. These motorcycles primarily rival Honda NX500 that is lighter and priced lower than Benelli offerings.
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      Royal Enfield Scram 440 Recalled – Bookings, Sales Paused

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      New Royal Enfield Scram 440Although not officially confirmed, bookings and sales for Scram 440 are expected to resume by June 2025
      Launched earlier this year in January, Royal Enfield Scram 440 is the successor to the Scram 411. It takes on rivals such as Harley Davidson X440 and Triumph Scrambler 400X. As of now, Royal Enfield has paused bookings and sales of Scram 440 due to a faulty component. Let’s check out the details.
      Scram 440 – Engine start issue
      Some Scram 440 users have reported an issue, wherein the engine does not start after it has been running for a while. This is essentially an issue faced during engine starts and not a stalling issue wherein the engine may stop functioning during a ride. A relevant example is a traffic stop, where the engine may fail to restart after it is shut down by the rider.
      As per sources, the problem has been linked to a specific component, technically referred to as the Woodruff key within the magneto. It is estimated that Scram 440’s engine start issue has occurred only in select bikes. It is not a widespread problem. Just around 2% of the bikes could have been impacted by this issue.
      As there is a risk of riders getting stranded, Royal Enfield is working proactively to fix the issue. Replacement parts are already being shipped to dealerships to be installed in the affected units. Owners are likely being contacted individually to inform them about the potential issue and book an appointment to receive the relevant update at the service centre.
      New Royal Enfield Scram 440
      To ensure new users are not impacted, Royal Enfield has temporarily halted bookings and sales of Scram 440. Applying the relevant fix is estimated to be a moderate-level mechanical task. It is likely to involve removal of side covers and magneto covers. The process could take around 1-2 hours.
      Bookings, and sales to resume soon
      An official timeline for the resumption of bookings and sales of Scram 440 is not available. However, Royal Enfield has stated that they are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. And that deliveries are expected to resume soon. Bookings and sales of Scram 440 may restart around June 2025.
      Royal Enfield Scram 440 is equipped with a refined 440cc LS engine with strong low-end torque, as needed for city and off-road environments. The bike also gets 6-gears, as compared to Scram 411’s 5-gears. An additional gear makes the bike better suited for smooth highway cruising. Scram 440 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.08 lakh, which makes it more accessible than the Himalayan 450 which starts at Rs 2.85 lakh.
      Scram 440 is positioned as a more versatile machine, as it can seamlessly manage varying riding needs such as city commutes, light off-roading and highway cruising. Some of the key features include a round headlamp and rearview mirrors, fork gaiters, a single-piece seat and an upswept exhaust. Trail Green and Trail Blue variants, equipped with wire-spoke wheels, are priced at Rs 2.08 lakh. The Force Teal, Force Grey and Force Blue variants are equipped with alloy wheels and are offered at Rs 2.15 lakh.
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      2W Retail Sales April 2025 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Yamaha

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      New TVS Apache 160. Image – Israfil’s WorldAs per the data released by FADA (Federation of Automotive Dealers Association), there were 16,86,774 units of 2W vehicles sold in the country in the month of April 2025. This total sales led to a healthy growth of 2.25% YoY when compared to the 16,49,591 units sold in April 2024. This led to a volume growth of 37,183 units YoY. Let’s break down the numbers further.
      2W Retail Sales April 2025
      At the top of this list in retail sales, we have Hero MotoCorp with 5,11,687 units sold last month. There was a 0.12% YoY decline in sales when compared to the 5,12,298 units sold last year. The company lost 611 units in volume YoY, but it still holds 30.34% of the market share in 2W retail sales. In wholesale prospect, Hero faced setbacks as it fell to 3rd position in domestic market for the month of April 2025.
      In 2nd place, we have Honda with 4,06,102 units sold. Honda managed to bag 24.08% market share in retail sales in April 2025. When compared to the 3,95,431 units sold last year, Honda registered 2.7% YoY growth and 10,671 units in volume. In 3rd place, we have TVS Motor with 3,09,274 units sold and saw sales grow by 10.01% YoY with a volume growth of 28,144 units.
      4th place was held by Bajaj Auto in April 2025 with 1,83,069 units sold and accounted for 10.85% market share. Bajaj saw sales drop by 6.74% YoY, losing 13,240 units in volume. Suzuki, in 5th place, registered 16.97% YoY growth as the company sold 91,741 units as opposed to 78,428 units from last year, gaining 13,313 units in volume YoY.
      2W Retail Sales April 2025
      Royal Enfield in 6th place sold 80,090 units, which was an 8.92% YoY growth over 73,532 units sold last year, gaining 6,558 units in volume. Yamaha’s sales stood at 52,289 units and there was a 6.85% YoY decline, losing 3,846 units in volume as the company sold 56,135 units last year in April 2024.
      Highest YoY decline from Ola Electric
      The highest YoY decline was registered by Ola Electric at 42.31% de-growth YoY. Sales came rather close to halving YoY as the company sold 19,709 units, down from 34,163 units sold last year. Ather Energy, on the other hand, registered a thunderous 217.74% YoY growth as it sold 13,167 units as opposed to 4,144 units from last year.
      This was followed by Ampere with 4,000 units sold and 59.24% YoY growth, Vespa and Aprilia with 2,563 units sold and 11.65% YoY decline, Jawa and Yezdi with 2,391 units with 15.69% YoY decline and other brands combined, accounted for 10,692 units with a generalised 9.41% YoY growth. More

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Updated With Better Equipment

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
      When a motorcycle manufacturer launches a product and then buyers and prospective customers give feedback for changes, that’s usually a call for action in a future update. Not for Bajaj, though. The company has just updated its Pulsar NS400Z with better equipment in just a year since it was originally launched.
      This aligns with Bajaj’s commitment to serving motorcycling enthusiasts with a well-engineered product and shows how much the company values customer and media feedback. Bajaj is offering better equipment with 2025 Pulsar NS400Z addressing some of the reservations that customers had expressed with this motorcycle. Let’s take a look at all these changes.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
      As revealed in the video by Machine Rules, Bajaj Auto has updated the ‘biggest ever Pulsar’, the Pulsar NS400Z in India. Updated 2025 model has started to arrive at dealerships. There seems to be a price bump with this update of around Rs 8,000 over the previous Ex-sh price of Rs 1.83 lakh.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      On the surface, 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z looks like it hasn’t been changed at all. That’s because the colours and graphics remain identical to 2024 model. The most notable change with 2025 model is in its tyres. Bajaj has up-sized rear tyre from 140-section to 150-section for a larger contact patch between tyre and road surface.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z Sintered Brake Pads
      Also, these tyres are now Apollo Alpha H1, which is Apollo’s top-spec tyres, promising better grip and traction. It has to be noted that Pulsar NS400Z used to come with MRF REVZ-S tyres. Second change is in the form of sintered brake pads over the previous organic ones, which should offer much better stopping power and offer an improved feel at the levers.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      Improved equipment
      Handling and braking were some of the criticisms by customers and enthusiasts towards Pulsar NS400Z. With 2025 Pulsar NS400Z update, Bajaj is fixing both and making the motorcycle more appealing to prospective buyers. Other than these changes, 2025 Pulsar NS400Z is completely carried over as it was with the same features and other components.
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      Because this is a MY25 update, Bajaj Auto has also made changes to its engine to bring it in line with the latest BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards set forth by the Indian Government. This is a 373cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit that is capable of delivering around 40 bhp and 35 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z More