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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Oct 2022 – 650 Twins, CBR, Hayabusa, Ninja

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      For the month of October 2022, 500cc+ motorcycles sales stood at 2,226 units and Royal Enfield was accountable for 83.47% of thatRoyal Enfield Sultan by Neev MotorcyclesWith massive popularity, easy accessibility and affordability, Royal Enfield 650 twins continue to lead the 500cc+ motorcycles sales segment which was the case with August 2022 as well. Comprising Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, sales stood at 1,858 units last month. Numbers grew by 50.32% YoY over 1,236 units sold a year ago.Volume gain stood at 622 units and market share stood at a staggering 83.47%. Honda CBR650 takes second spot with 47 vehicles sold. Compared to 13 vehicles sold a year ago, sales grew by 261.54% YoY and volume growth of 34 vehicles was registered last month.500cc+ Motorcycles Sales Oct 2022At 3rd and 4th spots, we have the Z650 RS and Z900 from Kawasaki. Z650 RS is a neo-retro motorcycle based on 650cc twin-cylinder platform and Z900 is the cheapest Inline-4 engine that one can buy in India. Both of them sold 35 units each and Z900 saw a decline of 39.66%.Dhoom bike, Hayabusa, managed to sell 28 units while Triumph Tiger 900 sold 27 units. Sales grew by 16.67% and 22.73% YoY respectively. When compared to just 4 units sold a year before, Triumph Street Triple saw 475% YoY growth with 23 units pushed out. Kawasaki’s track machine ZX-10R sold 23 units as well and its numbers grew by 91.67% YoY.500cc+ motorcycles SalesKawasaki Versys 650, Triumph Trident 660, Harley-Davidson Pan America, Kawasaki Ninja 100 SX and Triumph Speed Twin registered similar numbers and took 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th spots respectively. Sales stood at 16, 15, 14, 13 and 12 units respectively and Trident and Ninja were the only ones to register a YoY decline in sales figures.Harley-Davidson Iron 883, the current cheapest Harley, and Triumph Tiger 1200 both sold 7 units each. Iron 883 lost half of its sales when compared to figures from October 2021. Being the motorcycle with the largest engine on a 2W, Triumph Rocket III sold 6 units last month. Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Speed Twin and Honda CB 500 sold 5 motorcycles each. While the Bonneville T120 and Speed Twin registered 66.67% YoY growth each, Honda CB 500’s numbers dropped by 44.44% YoY.Single Digit SalesKawasaki Z650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, recently launched Triumph Tiger 660, Triumph Bonneville Speed Master and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 managed to sell just 4 units each in October 2022. By doing so, only Triumph SpeedMaster registered positive growth of 33.33% YoY while gaining 1 unit in volume. Rest registered decline in sales YoY.No500cc+ Motorcycles SalesOct-22Oct-21Growth % YoY1650 Twin1,8581,23650.322CBR 650F4713261.543Z650RS350–4Z9003558-39.665Hayabusa282416.676Tiger 900272222.737Street Triple234475.008Ninja ZX-10R231291.679Versys 650161145.4510Trident1549-69.3911Pan America143366.6712Ninja10001319-31.5813Speed Twin120–14883 Iron714-50.0015Tiger 120070–16Rocket III60–17Boneville T1205366.6718Speed Twin5366.6719CB 50059-44.4420Z65046-33.3321DL650XA413-69.2322Tiger 66040–23Boneville Speedmaster4333.3324Fat Boy 11447-42.8625Vulcan S313-76.9226W80031200.0027GL180030–28Nightster20–29Katana20–30RSV4 Factory20–31Tuono V420–32Speed Triple21100.0033Ninja650131-96.7734Aprilia RS66010–35Tuono10–36Moto Guzzi10–37Versys 100019-88.8938Boneville Bobber110.0039Street Twin014-100.0040Low Rider Special010-100.0041Fat Bob07-100.0042Low Rider06-100.00431200 X-Forty Eight05-100.0044Boneville T10004-100.0045Street Scrambler04-100.0046Africa Twin03-100.0047Electra Glide02-100.0048Heritage Classic01-100.0049Road Glide01-100.00–Total2,2261,62237.24Kawasaki W800, Kawasaki Vulcan S, and Honda Goldwing managed to sell 3 units each. Only W800 managed to gain 2 units in volume and register 200% YoY growth. Harley-Davidson Nightster, Suzuki Katana, Aprilia RSV4, Aprilia Tuono V4 and Triumph Speed Triple sold only two units each and only Speed Triple sales grew YoY.Lastly, we have the 500cc+ motorcycle sales that didn’t cross the 1 unit mark. These are Kawasaki Ninja 650, Aprilia RS660, Aprilia Tuono 660, Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Rest of the Harley-Davidson lineup and a few Triumph and Honda Africa Twin didn’t even sell one motorcycle. Collectively, 500cc+ motorcycles sales stood at 2,226 units sold in October 2022. In contrast, sales stood at 1,622 units in October 2021 and hence a 37.24% YoY gain was registered with 604 units gained in volume. More

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      New Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle Spied – Riding Posture Revealed

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      Triumph has been eyeing the entry-level segment for a long time and with Bajaj, a new product is expected soonNew Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedBajaj has always wanted to increase their share in 200 cc to 500 cc segment. Under Bajaj, we only get the Dominar 400. They do have offerings via KTM in this segment. But despite that, this segment is still dominated by Royal Enfield with its slew of 350 cc bikes like Bullet, Classic and Meteor and also, Himalayan and Scram 411.When Dominar was launched, Bajaj took a dig at Royal Enfield saying not to buy “Haathis” (elephants) as most Enfields wouldn’t properly go and if they did, wouldn’t properly stop and also weighed a lot with no gizmos. But in reality, Indians still bought Haathis. I don’t blame them. If the Haathi looked as elegant and charming as Royal Enfield bikes, why not?Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedTo add salt to the wound, Hunter 350 is launched at a lower price point too. At the same time, Triumph seems to be following the same route BMW Motorrad took to foray into entry-level bikes along with TVS. So, British brand Triumph has partnered up with Bajaj to co-develop a platform that would benefit both companies. A match made in Heaven? Maybe.Last time we covered the Bajaj Triumph bike, it was papped fully undisguised. The new spy shots reveal mostly the same, but give more details too. For starters, this upcoming motorcycle will be offered in two versions, a street and a scrambler. Both get separate design elements to suit the genre. The video below shows riding posture on the upcoming Bajaj Triumph motorcycle, while it was spied near Pune.Upcoming Bajaj Triumph Scrambler Motorcycle – RenderBoth test mules look production ready and we can expect a launch very soon. They shoot for the timeless retro classic look and we should say, looks quite handsome. Their design is reminiscent of Triumph’s Bonneville lineup. They get a single-piece seat, neat grab rail at the rear, round headlights and indicators, bar-end mirrors and a lot more.In terms of cycle parts, they get USD front forks and mono-shock at back, 19” and 17” alloy wheels at the front and back, single discs at both ends with dual-channel ABS, slightly rear-set footpegs and more. They both get LED lighting all-around, a circular speedo and a squarish digital display beside it housed in the same console.What To Expect?We don’t know the exact engine specs at the moment. But looking at the engine on test mules, looks like a single-cylinder unit with liquid cooling and a single exhaust setup. Looking at the size of it, it is likely to be a 300 to 400cc unit. And might make around 35 bhp and 30 Nm of torque. It may get a 6-speed gearbox too.New Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle SpiedLooking at their lean and athletic frame, they are likely to weigh around 170 to 180 kg. Both bikes will be manufactured here in India to get the production costs down. These motorcycles will be sold under Triumph branding. Bajaj might launch a different version of their own branding in the future. This probably will be a similar story, what we have seen with Bajaj-KTM. First KTM branded motorcycles were launched, and based on them, Bajaj launched their own Pulsar motorcycles.When launched, Bajaj Triumph motorcycle will compete against Royal Enfield, Honda, Yezdi, Jawa, TVS, BMW offerings falling into the same ring. Launch will take place in 2023.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan ADV Details Leak Ahead Of Launch

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      A large battery pack with 200 to 300 km of range is likely from electric Himalayan by Royal Enfield owing to its ADV natureRoyal Enfield Electric Himalayan ADV – RenderRoyal Enfield has stood true to its ‘four motorcycles a year’ strategy. We got Scram 411, a new Classic 350, new Hunter 350 and recently unveiled Super Meteor 650. Royal Enfield’s quota for new launches in 2022 seems to have come to an end.That said, tomorrow never sleeps and with a future of EVs gaining traction, mainstream 2W manufacturers can’t afford to miss the EV train. Certainly not Royal Enfield, as it seems to have a monopoly on classic and retro motorcycles at least in India. RE has a ton of overseas fanbase to please as well.To continue being at the top of their game, Royal Enfield has planned multiple launches over the next few years. One of them is an electric Himalayan. You heard that right. An electric ADV from a mainstream motorcycle manufacturer. Let’s take a look.Electric Himalayan By Royal EnfieldIt was at Hunter 350 launch that Eicher Motors CEO Siddhartha Lal gave subtle hints as to what kind of EVs may come out of Royal Enfield stables in the coming years. He mentioned that the very first Royal Enfield electric vehicle will be revealed in a three to four years timeline. Even though it meant waiting, RE confirmed that it had its foot on the ground.Image – BikewaleRecently we saw Electrik01 concept in a leaked picture which looked extremely radical. Something no one had seen in a century. It had a futuristic vibe and stood by its retro charms along the way. Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan radiates the same vibes. In this sense, it is still neo-retro in its appeal, but gets a futuristic design language.Gone is its beak and in its place is a bikini fairing that holds its round headlights. A tall visor adorns its front fascia and gives it an ADV feel. It is evident that Royal Enfield is cleverly incorporating its frame as its body panels, exposed for display. At the back, we can see a sharp subframe and a clean profile.Wire spoke rims are retained and are likely to be 21” at front and 17” or 18” at the rear. Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric gets a mid-mounted motor sending power to rear wheels via chain drive. Mono-shock rear suspension and stylish aluminium swingarm are part of its package as well.Launch TimelineUnlike Electrik01 which is a prototype, Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric is still in concept design phase. It is possible that when the new breed of electric 2W from Royal Enfield sees the light of day, electric Himalayan could be the flagship. We say this because owing to its nature, an ADV should have a long range.Long range means a larger battery and that in turn means higher pricing. Also, with a decent off-road kit or touring kit, it is not a stretch to say that Royal Enfield will price it at a premium. With a top-down approach, we can expect that electric powertrains will trickle down on lower-end products as well. A launch timeline is not revealed by the company. Going by Sidhartha Lal’s hints, we can expect eclectic Royal Enfields to hit Indian roads in 2026 or beyond.Source More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan Launch Confirmed Via Leaked Document

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      New 650 ADV being developed by Royal Enfield could get a new name instead of being branded under the Himalayan nameplateModified Royal Enfield 650cc HimalayanOne of the factors that have helped Royal Enfield thrive in 350cc segment is the multitude of options available to enthusiasts. The company is now looking to achieve something similar in 650cc space, where it already has a commanding position with a market share of more than 80%. Newer 650cc bikes will help sustain the momentum and tackle new and emerging rivals across domestic as well as international markets.Royal Enfield’s 650cc family recently witnessed the unveil of Super Meteor 650cc cruiser. There are a couple of other 650cc bikes under development including a 650cc classic roadster and a scrambler. These have already been spied on road tests. Now, a leaked document has revealed that Royal Enfield is working on an entirely new 650cc Himalayan.Royal Enfield 650cc HimalayanIn the leaked document, one can see the 650cc twins’ family tree. The Super Meteor 650 is also shown in the document, as a derivative of Interceptor 650. There are other new models and variants, but those have not been revealed. The silhouette of new 650cc Himalayan ADV bike is quite clear, which gives an idea about the bike’s look and feel and ergonomics.While it is based on Interceptor, the new Royal Enfield 650cc ADV will have some major changes to its hardware. For example, it is likely to use a tweaked version of the frame and have a more robust and rugged suspension system. Recently unveiled Super Meteor 650 has a similar set of changes, in line with its cruiser profile.Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan Launch Confirmed Via Leaked DocumentRoyal Enfield new 650cc Himalayan has a tall design with larger front wheel and long travel for front suspension. The bike has a large windshield and knuckle guards to provide protection against the elements. Other key highlights include a prominent sump guard, split seat design, upswept high-mounted exhaust, wire-spoke wheels and short tail section.Riding ergonomics look fairly comfortable with raised handlebar and scooped rider seat. Seat height could be around 800 mm, which is ideal even for shorter users. The frame and other components will be made tougher to withstand the rigours an ADV bike has to go thorough.Royal Enfield 650cc ADV engine, specsPowering new 650cc Himalayan will be the 648cc parallel-twin motor that generates 47 bhp of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is possible that the engine may be slightly retuned to suit the needs of the ADV. The bike will have disc brakes at both ends and offered with switchable ABS.Ride dynamics of Royal Enfield new 650cc ADV will be engineered to suit both on-road and off-road tracks. It will have the soul of Himalayan, while getting additional power boost to tackle more challenging terrains. The bike will be getting a range of accessories to enhance its touring capabilities.Source More

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      This Electric Scooter / Motorcycle Could Be Yours For Rs 35k

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      Since this electric scooter is made out of scrap materials at the owner’s discretion, it is not a finished product on saleNausha Electric Motorcycle / ScooterEver craved an electric scooter for a lower price? Well, you’re in for a treat as India is now exposed to electric scooters like never before. There are innumerous brands that are offering electric two wheelers today. Some of which fly under the radar as well.But most of them look like every other electric two-wheeler that is out there. What if you want something that looks like nothing else on the market. What if you need something out of the ordinary? One with immense quirkiness and will grab every eyeball that laid its eyes on it? Nausha from Punjab seems to have got your back.Nausha Electric Scooter / MotorcycleNausha electric motorcycle is not a company that is importing EV parts from China and slapping a brand name on it and calling it a day. This is actually not a product on sale yet. The owner of this quirky electric motorcycle has built it out of interest and hobby.He claims that he has built the whole electric vehicle from scrap materials that were deemed unfit for any use. Nausha has selectively chosen certain scrap elements that would suit this build. The cylindrical centre part of the EV seems to be the casing of an agricultural submersible borewell motor with its internals removed.Nausha EVOther frame components seem to be scrap metal as well. Although Nausha says that everything is from scrap, the hub motor, battery and controller seem to be sourced from a different EV. Suspension components might also be lifted from other electric scooters. Wheels are likely to be 10” in size which is widely available.Battery, controller, BMS and other components are housed inside the main cylindrical housing. While hub motor is mounted at its back. There are two prototypes in question, one yellow and one black. Yellow vehicle gets front drum brakes, while black one doesn’t. There is an aftermarket LED headlight and taillight at front and back respectively.Price & LaunchNausha mentions that it just cost him Rs. 40,000 to build his first prototype. Since there were a lot of bad design choices with this first prototype, he mentions that if he had to do it again and sell it, it would only cost him Rs. 35,000 only. He also claims that there have been multiple orders from across the country and even overseas. He wishes to add regenerative braking to it in the future.Nausha EVAs quirky as it looks, weight distribution would be horrendous on this design as all its mass is situated high up. I have built electric vehicles from the ground up in electric and hybrid vehicle workshops as I am an automobile engineer. I would have done a lot of things differently. But it is just me. What do you think? Would you buy this quirky electric scooter?One thing remains, though, and is very commendable too. This was built from scrap materials. And for that reason, props to the guy to make good use of waste materials and put together a working prototype. Note: This is not a finished product and is not on sale. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Price Hike Dec 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Pleasure

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      Rise in prices of Hero motorcycles and scooters is due to the prevailing inflationary situationNew Hero SplendorIndia’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has announced that it will be increasing prices of its motorcycles and scooters from December 01, 2022. Prices will be increased by up to Rs 1,500 and will vary based on the specific model and market.This will be the fourth price hike for Hero motorcycles and scooters in 2022. The last price hike was in September, when prices were increased by up to Rs 1,000. At that time too, the reason for the price hike was stated to be rising cost inflation. Hero MotoCorp Dec 2022 price hike will be applicable to almost all their two wheelers, including top sellers like Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Pleasure, Destini, etc.Hero MotoCorp price hike December 2022OEMs usually try to absorb rising cost inflation as much as possible, since it has potential to impact sales. OEMs can optimize processes and reduce production cost to deal with rising cost inflation. Overall, the aim is to minimize the impact on consumers. However, at times it is just not possible to avoid a price increase. This is usually done to ensure business sustainability.As a means to cushion the impact of price hike on consumers, Hero MotoCorp has said that it will continue to provide innovative financing solutions. It is likely to include option of minimal down payment and competitive interest rates. There could be some special offers available at the dealer level as well.Prices of new Hero Vida Electric scooter start from Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-shHero has also launched online exchange program, which is another great way to reduce overall cost of acquisition. The exchange program covers most scooters and motorcycles that are less than 15 years old. Users just need to provide some details about the condition of their bike to get an instant quote on the exchange value. Hero’s exchange program is a great help to those looking to buy a new bike or upgrade to a larger capacity model.To protect consumers from future price hikes, Hero has launched an accelerated savings program within the organization. It will not only help absorb further cost impact, but will also result in improved margins. In view of prevailing economic conditions, Hero expects increased demand for two-wheelers in the future. It is anticipating an increase in sale volumes in coming quarters.Hero upcoming bikesHero has already ventured into EV space with launch of Vida electric scooter. It is currently available for sale in Bengaluru, Delhi and Jaipur. Other cities will be covered in the coming months. An electric bike is also under development in collaboration with California (USA)-based Zero Motorcycles. Investments worth up to US$60 million have been allocated for Zero Motorcycles, which will be utilized for design and development of Hero’s first electric motorcycle.In ICE segment, Hero is expected to launch Xpulse 400 and Xtreme 400S. These have been spotted on road tests. Another major project is a new 350cc bike being developed in collaboration with Harley-Davidson. The bike is currently in advanced stage of development. It will have Harley’s signature design aesthetics and sold via Harley dealerships. It will primarily rival Royal Enfield 350cc bikes. More

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      Best Motorcycles To Buy Under 2 Lakh – Enfield, Pulsar, KTM, R15, Apache

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      The sub Rs. 2 lakh price bracket opens a portal to a bunch of capable cruiser, street, ADV and sport motorcycles to choose fromTVS ApacheOwning a fancy motorcycle is everyone’s wish. Now that prices of motorcycles are rising by the day, it is hard to choose one. If you are upgrading from a Pulsar 150, you are looking at a budget of around Rs. 2 lakh (ex-sh). Let’s take a look at all the motorcycles that you can buy under Rs. 2 lakh that will be a good bet for years to come. All prices in this list is ex-sh prices.Street MotorcyclesSuzuki Gixxer 250 – Rs. 1.77 LakhIf there was a contest for underrated motorcycles, Suzuki Gixxer 250 range would definitely win. Gixxer 250 street bike makes 26.13 bhp of power while weighing 156 kg only. It gets oil cooling, dual-channel ABS and a 6-speed gearbox.Yamaha MT 15 V2 – Rs. 1.64 LakhYamaha MT 15 is quite a looker due to its futuristic design language. V2 version brought in USD forks as well. It borrows the same 155cc engine which makes 18.1 bhp. This also powers R15 and Aerox 155. MT 15 weighs 139 kg. It gets a 6-speed gearbox, liquid-cooling, slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS.Bajaj Pulsar N250 – Rs. 1.44 LakhThe new breed of Pulsars strikes the right balance between looks, performance and pricing. It is the cheapest 250cc bike in India. N250 makes 24.1 bhp and weighs in at 162 kg. It gets LED projector headlight, 5-speed gearbox and single-channel ABS.New Bajaj Pulsar N250Yamaha FZ 25 – Rs. 1.48 LakhDespite being a 250cc bike, FZ 25 is pegged below MT 15 and R 15. Except for its 250cc engine that makes 20.5 bhp, it doesn’t offer any fancy features that its smaller capacity engine siblings offer. It gets a 5-speed gearbox, and LED projector headlight. It weighs 153 kg.KTM 200 Duke – Rs. 1.9 LakhAt Rs. 1.9 lakh, KTM 200 is your best bet if you aim to keep the engine on the boil at all times. Weighing 159 kg, it extracts 24.67 bhp of power from its 200cc engine. Features include dual-channel ABS, liquid cooling, 6-speed gearbox and more.Honourable mentions in street motorcycles below Rs. 2 lakh include Apache RTR 200 4V with prices starting from Rs. 1.28 lakh and Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 which is a good buy despite its age and lastly, Honda Hornet 2.0 priced at Rs. 1.36 lakh.Gixxer SF 250 Moto GP LiverySports MotorcyclesSuzuki Gixxer SF 250 – Rs. 1.88 LakhThis is by far the most underrated fully faired motorcycle in India. It is one of the best motorcycles to buy, though. Due to its slightly off-putting design, Gixxer SF 250 doesn’t sell as much. It gets the same 250cc engine as its naked sibling and makes 26.13 bhp while weighing 161 kg.Yamaha R 15 V4 – Rs. 1.80 LakhR15 has attracted fans across the country for its nimbleness and flick-ability. In its latest V4 avatar, it is the most stylish R 15 as well. It gets features like VVA, liquid cooling, dual-channel ABS, slipper clutch, optional quick shifter, USD forks, traction control, Bluetooth and more. Weighing at 142 kg, R 15 makes 18.1 bhp.2022 Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition India SpecBajaj Pulsar RS 200 – Rs. 1.71 LakhSince KTM RC200 is out of budget, Pulsar RS 20 is the next best thing. It gets the same 200cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 24.1 bhp. RS 200 weighs 166 kg and gets a 6-speed gearbox, dual-channel ABS, dual projector headlights and more.Cruiser MotorcycleRoyal Enfield 350cc Cruisers – Rs. 1.49 – 1.90 LakhRE motorcycles are the same cake with different toppings. Most of the aspects will be same and only differ in character. Classic 350 is priced from Rs. 1.90 lakh and Meteor 350 is priced from Rs. 1.49 lakh. The J-Series engine makes around 20 bhp and will also land on new-gen Bullet 350.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350 LaunchedBajaj Avenger Cruise 220 – Rs. 1.39 LakhOften called as ‘sasta Royal Enfield’, Bajaj Avenger is probably the best cruiser under Rs. 2 lakh. It is a proper textbook cruiser and offers unmatched comfort. This 220cc engine makes 18.4 bhp and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Single-channel ABS is on offer and it weighs 163 kg.Bajaj Dominar 250 – Rs. 1.75 LakhBeing marketed as a power cruiser, Dominar 250 offers 26.63 bhp of power from its KTM-sourced 250cc engine. It gets dual-channel ABS, 6-speed gearbox and more to tackle highways. Only fly in its ointment is its 180 kg weight. Honourable mentions include TVS Ronin with starting price of Rs. 1.49 lakh and cruiser motorcycles from Jawa with starting price of Rs. 1.74 lakh.Adventure TourersHero XPulse 200 – Rs. 1.27 LakhThis is the only proper ADV that falls under Rs. 2 lakh price mark. It has a 200cc engine that makes up to 18.8 bhp. It gets wire-spoke rims, long-travel suspension, robust chassis, and a lot more. If that is not enough, you can buy Rally kit or go with Rally Edition sold by Hero MotoCorp. More

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      RE Himalayan 3 New Colours – Glacier Blue, Sleet Black, Dune Brown

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      As individual preferences vary widely, Royal Enfield has made it a point to provide a range of colour options for its bikesRE Himalayan New ColoursAt the time of Himalayan BS6 launch, colour options were Gravel Grey, Lake Blue, Rock Red, Sleet Grey, Snow White and Granite Black. In February 2021, Sleet Grey and Snow White colour options were removed. This was likely due to low demand for these colour options. As a replacement, Royal Enfield Himalayan had received colour options of Mirage Silver and Pine Green.Himalayan colour palette has been updated again with three new colour options, Glacier Blue, Sleet Black, and Dune Brown. Existing colour options continue to be on offer along with these three new colours.Himalayan new coloursHimalayan already has a blue shade (Lake Blue), which is a dual-tone blue-white theme. The new Glacial Blue variant utilizes a different shade of blue. Another unique aspect is that this new theme utilizes a mix of glossy and matte blue. While the fuel tank has a glossy finish, the front beak and side panels are done in matte shade. The glossy-matte combo is surely distinctive, but not necessarily attractive.Second new colour option of Dune Brown appears similar to a shade that was earlier used on a special edition of Classic 500. Existing Classic 350 also has a familiar shade called Signals Desert Sand.RE Himalayan New ColoursNew Dune Brown shade has a camouflage pattern, similar to that of the Pine Green colour option. The shade has been applied on the front beak, fuel tank, front rack, side panels and rear mud guard. The Dune Brown variant can be a way to highlight the bike’s capabilities across sandy terrain. Pricing of new colour versions of Himalayan is Rs 2.15 lakh, ex-sh.B Govindarajan, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield said “Launched in 2016, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has been a stellar performing motorcycle in our portfolio. Developed and designed from decades of experience of riding in the mountains, and thousands of kilometers of traversing some of the toughest terrain, the Himalayan has undoubtedly created a new segment of accessible adventure touring for riders across the world. A simple, versatile, go-anywhere motorcycle, the Himalayan has resonated well with millions of adventure aficionados and has brought in new riding enthusiasts into the Royal Enfield community. The reliable and consistent performance of the Himalayan coupled with the introduction of these new terrain-inspired hues will definitely add more colour to every adventure.”Himalayan specsApart from the new colour options, there are no other updates for Himalayan. The bike is powered by a 411cc, air cooled, SOHC motor that generates 24.3 bhp of max power at 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm of peak torque at 4,000-4,500 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox. The bike has ground clearance of 220mm and dual-channel switchable ABS is offered as standard.RE Himalayan New ColoursWhile Royal Enfield has already expanded its 400cc portfolio with Scram 411, a larger capacity Himalayan 450 is also under development. It is expected to get a range of updates and offer improved off-road performance. More