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      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser New Spy Shots – Debut Next Month Expected

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      While it will not have any direct rivals, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 can work as an affordable option in comparison to Kawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield 650cc Cruiser New Spy ShotsRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has been spotted yet again on road tests, showcasing its prominent street presence, retro styling and relaxed ergonomics. Even when it is dimensionally huge, the bike has friendly vibes. It’s flowy design with curvy panelling is quite like an artwork created with great passion and finesse. It’s something that instantly draws you in and makes you want to take it out for a spin.When launched, Super Meteor 650 is likely to be Royal Enfield’s new flagship bike. It will target both domestic and international markets, especially Europe. Launch price is expected to be around Rs 3.5 lakh, making it the most expensive Royal Enfield till date. However, it will still be almost half the price of other similar capacity cruisers such as Kawasaki Vulcan S (Rs 6.40 lakh).Super Meteor 650 featuresA top-of-the-line product from the Chennai-based manufacturer, Super Meteor 650 will be getting some premium hardware. Key among them is USD forks at front. Super Meteor will be among the first of Royal Enfield bikes to get USD forks. As of now, 650 twins Continental GT and Interceptor have standard telescopic forks at front.USD forks offer multiple benefits such as improved stability, higher cornering speed and safer braking. At rear, Super Meteor has twin shocks, similar to the ones used on 650 twins. The bike has disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard. Front wheel is slightly larger, whereas the rear wheel has a wide tyre for optimal traction.Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser New Spy ShotsIn terms of styling, Super Meteor 650 has round headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop fuel tank, split seat, a long exhaust pipe and broad rear fender. The scooped-up rider seat comes with thick foam, which should ensure adequate comfort during long-distance touring. Handlebar is positioned at a raised height and the footpegs are forward set.Super Meteor 650 specsPowering Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be the same engine as used with 650 twins. The 648cc, parallel-twin, air-oil-cooled motor pumps 47.6 PS of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Super Meteor 650 is expected to get assist and slipper clutch. For reference, the 649 cc, liquid cooled, parallel twin motor onboard Kawasaki Vulcan S generates 61 PS and 62.4 Nm.Instrument cluster could be similar to that of Meteor 350. The bike has a larger semi-digital dial on the left and the smaller tripper navigation display on the right. Considering the growing preference for connectivity tech, Super Meteor 650 could get some new connectivity features.Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser New Spy ShotsApart from Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield is working on a couple of other 650cc bikes as well. These will help the company to maintain its dominance in the middleweight segment. In 500cc+ motorcycle segment, 650 twins currently command a market share of more than 80%. New Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser is expected to make its global debut at the EICMA 2022 in Milan next month.Image source More

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      Yamaha Scooter Modified With R1 Inspired Body – Performance Boost

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      In international markets such as Europe, Yamaha TMax has been a popular choice ever since it was launched in 2001Yamaha TMax Scooter ModifiedTMax is considered by many as a product that popularized the concept of maxi-scooters. Over the years, Yamaha has introduced new updates to improve overall aesthetics, usability and performance. In its current form, Yamaha TMax checks all the right boxes in terms of attractiveness, comfort, ergonomics and ride dynamics.However, when it comes to personal tastes and preferences, there’s always room for tweaks and upgrades. That’s exactly what Ortolani Customs has done in this customization project that utilizes a brand-new Yamaha TMax. The custom bike is named Titan, which justifies its hyper styling, unique features and possibly best-in-class performance.Yamaha TMax Titan hyperscooterA custom workshop based in Nice, France, Ortolani Customs is primarily focused  on motorcycle customizations. So, when a request for TMax came in, it was kind of surprising for the team at Ortolani Customs. Initially hesitant, folks at the workshop finally decided to take this project as a challenge. The client had wanted a more dynamic look and feel for TMax, along with performance improvements. All these requirements were successfully met through the use of custom-made as well as aftermarket components.Yamaha TMax Titan custom bike has much of the plastic bodywork removed. This required a complete teardown of the maxi-scooter to begin with. In its place, the bike gets handmade panels made from aluminium. Incredibly sleek finish of the handmade bodywork indicates the massive amount of elbow grease that has gone into this project.Yamaha TMax Scooter ModifiedWhile the front fascia looks familiar to Yamaha R1, the rest of the bike was modified based entirely on the bike modifier’s imagination. Customized Yamaha TMax gets an exciting dual-tone theme of Porsche 911 GT3RS green and Lotus yellow accents. This colour theme complements the bike’s sleek profile.Yamaha TMax Titan functional upgradesModified TMax gets larger 17-inch wheels, taken from an Aprilia RSV4. These not only improve ride dynamics, but also enhance the bike’s street presence. Change of wheels has been followed up with upgrading the braking apparatus with ABS.  Stock belt drive system has been replaced with a chain drive system to support more rugged performance.Other key updates include Rizoma Stealth mirrors that are functionally and aesthetically relevant. These units reduce drag and ensure easy viewability. Saddle has also been upgraded, featuring a custom-made unit from NMB Design. Its design is inspired by Porsche and Lotus. The dashboard has been completely revamped, although all the stock functions have been retained. The custom-made TFT dash was created by Marseille-based DEV’MOTO.Topping it all is enhanced power output of over 50 hp, as compared to 47 hp of the stock unit. Performance boost has been achieved with components from Malossi and HP Corse. More

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      New KTM RC 200 MotoGP Edition Arrives At Dealer – First Look Walkaround

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      KTM 390 range is currently the Austrian brand’s highest-selling motorcycles when domestic and exports are combinedNew KTM RC 200 MotoGP EditionAustrian brand KTM is one of the most sought-after premium performance motorcycles in India. It has a ton of products under its portfolio offering a range of motorcycles under RC, Duke and Adventure lineup. RC lineup is fully-faired lineup, Duke is a street fighter and Adventure is as the name suggests, an adventure lineup.All these forms and variations are powered by varied platforms. We have 125, 200, 250 and to top it all off, 390 series. RC range of motorcycles by KTM claim to offer a feel of super-sport bike category. RC lineup is populated by RC 125, RC 200 and RC 390. These machines offer sharp styling and impressive riding dynamics.KTM recently updated its Duke lineup with new colourways at the same asking price. But folks that didn’t get their hearts racing with that report, may want to buckle up for this one. KTM has launched a new Moto GP Edition. This will get RC16-inspired KTM Racing livery and is expected to attract a lot of eyeballs.KTM MotoGP Edition RC 200 & RC 390KTM RC16 is a litre-class Grand Prix racing motorcycle developed to race in MotoGP. It is an 86-degree V4 that displaces 1,000cc. Due to its racing spec, it weighs in at 160kg wet. It gets Red Bull livery on its side body along with a KTM livery. KTM MotoGP Edition for RC 200 and RC 390 don’t get Red Bull livery pattern as previously speculated. Take a look at the walkaround video below, credited to Biker Prakash Choudhary.[embedded content][embedded content]Just like the new colourways Duke series got at no additional cost, MotoGP Edition will also be sold at the same price as RC 200 and RC 390 have been selling currently. This MotoGP Edition is sure to generate a lot of footfall into KTM’s dealerships and most of them are likely to translate into sales as well.Specs & PricingVisually, both KTM MotoGP Edition RC 200 and RC 390 are identical to the highest possible degree. In terms of chassis, hardware and components, both bikes are identical. Both get the same “KTM Ready To Race” livery at the exact same spot too.One would be hard pressed to find the difference between a 200 and a 390 MotoGP Edition. Where they differ is in engine department. KTM RC 200 gets a 199.5cc engine with 25.4 bhp of power and 19.5 Nm of torque.KTM RC 390, however, is powered by a 373.27cc engine that is currently KTM India’s creme de la creme. It makes 42.9 bhp of power and 37 Nm of torque. For reference, RC 390 is priced from Rs. 3.16 lakh and RC 200 is priced from Rs. 2.14 lakh (both prices ex-sh). More

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      2023 Hero Xtreme 160 Spied For First Time – Pulsar, Apache Rival

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      While Hero is at the cusp of starting a new chapter by embracing e-mobility, it is also working on a new crop of flagship products2023 Hero Xtreme 160 SpiedNot long ago, a small fleet of camouflaged medium-displacement Hero prototypes with adventure tourer and supersport body styles were spotted testing in the mountains. It led to speculation that the two wheeler giant is working on 300 cc versions of its existing 200 cc nameplates like Xpulse and Xtreme.This was quickly followed by reports that these new models are powered by a 421 cc single-cylinder. Either way, it is obvious that Hero Motocorp is busy developing a medium displacement family of products in a bid to expand its horizons in the mid-premium segment.2023 Hero Xtreme 160 Spied TestingApart from developing all new motorcycles, Hero is also working on updating their existing range of motorcycles. Test mules of what is believed to be of new gen Hero Xtreme 160R, have been spied for the first time in Jaipur, Rajasthan.From what can be seen, the motorcycle’s styling conforms to the conventional street bike trend. By that we mean small LED taillight, bulky fuel tank with prominent cladding, minimal panels around the headlamp (most likely to be an LED unit), a rectangular fully digital instrument console and reasonably thick tyres.2023 Hero Xtreme 160 SpiedWhile the mid-displacement range of Hero motorcycles that was spied earlier was seen sporting inverted telescopic front forks, the Xtreme 160R new gen continues with traditional telescopic setup. Engine is likely to be updated to deliver better performance and mileage.In its current setup, the 163cc unit delivers 15 bhp and 14 Nm via 5 speed transmission. As far as the features are concerned, LED lighting, digital instrument console, alloy wheels, dual-channel ABS and smartphone connectivity are almost certain.On-paper specs and equipment list aside, Hero’s biggest trump card in a field full of very competent products is its network reach. But that has not helped them gain market share against the likes of arch rivals Bajaj Pulsar and TVS Apache. With the launch of new gen Xtreme 160, Hero will likely bring in some segment first updates to boost sales.When is it coming?In the short term future, Hero Motocorp is going to be busy establishing its recently launched Vida electric sub-brand which is crucial for its long term sustainability. Expect to see the new Xtreme 160R at the Auto Expo early next year. Until then, we expect regular public appearances of the test mules with more info about the specs trickling in. More

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      New Ola Electric Scooter Under Rs 80k – Launch On 22nd Oct

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      With a lower price tag, Ola sub Rs 80K scooter is likely to get fewer features in contrast with Ola S1 electric scooterImage For ReferenceOla Electric is one of the highest-selling premium e-scooters. India being one of the largest 2W markets in the world, electric revolution has not taken a back seat at all. In fact, 2W EVs are ramping up at a constant pace. While Indian Government has a hand in that growth owing to the FAME II subsidies that nudged people towards EVs.Even though the Government has extended the FAME II Scheme till 31st March 2024, 2W EV manufacturers should take a step towards affordable products. With Hero Vida and Honda likely to come to this arena soon, competition will intensify considerably. Products that come out victorious are likely to be inexpensive ones.Ola Sub Rs 80K e-ScooterWith S1, which was launched on August 15th, Ola offered most of its flagship-worthy features with a Rs. 99,999 product. With ever-growing competition, Ola seems to announce a sub Rs. 80,000 electric scooter on Diwali.Ola CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, took to social media to announce the launch date – set for 22nd Oct. He expresses his excitement by saying that “Planned something BIG for our launch event this month!” He further stated that he “Will accelerate the #EndICEAge revolution by at least 2 years”.Our Diwali event will be on 22nd Oct. One of the biggest announcements ever from Ola. See you soon! pic.twitter.com/389ntUnsDe— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) October 8, 2022Ola is aiming to launch one of the most affordable premium electric scooters in the country. And the pricing for that electric scooter is likely to fall below Rs 80K. Aggarwal didn’t impart further details pertaining to this new “BIG” launch. Whatever it is, will take electric scooter sales further, according to Ola Electric.What To Expect?With lower cost, lower specs and lower features are immediately evident. Since this new product costs less than Ola S1 electric scooter, one can expect less features too. S1 already packs fewer features in contrast with S1 Pro. This upcoming product is likely to reflect a similar strategy and take on existing competition like Ather, Simple, Okinawa, TVS, Chetak and current segment leader Hero Electric and the likes, along with upcoming Hero Vida and Honda electric scooters.Ola S1 deliveries started from September 7th across the country. It packs a 3 kWh battery pack worth of juice. This is smaller than S1 Pro’s battery pack which has 4 kWh worth of juice in it. Even with a smaller battery Ola S1 promises 141 km of range from a single charge. Motor is the same as S1 Pro and is pretty much up there with other premium electric scooters.Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal AnnouncementOla sub Rs 80K electric scooter may get similar specifications as S1 or slightly lower, owing to its lower price tag. Ola will divulge further details at their event this month. But, speculations revolving around the product suggest similar specs as Ola S1, with fewer features along with it due to the lower price tag of Rs 80K. More

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      Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Aug 2022 – Classic, Meteor, CB350, Dominar

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      With 6 products in the top 10 and the securing top 5 positions, Royal Enfield absolutely dominates this listRoyal Enfield Kaptan 350cc By Neev MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield Classic 350 witnesses a slight downfall and that can be pinpointed towards the sales of Hunter 350. With 18,993 units, Classic 350 saw a 19.02% drop in sales YoY and an 18.21% MoM drop in sales. Despite that, Classic 350 secured a 25.12% share over 41.97% share in August 2022.New kid on the block, Hunter 350 motorcycle has lapped up 18,197 units and secures a 24.07% share of this list. Due to its affordability and lightness, Hunter 350 seems to have eaten into other Royal Enfield products’ pie. 3rd place is taken by Meteor 350 which saw 46.72% YoY growth and 15.75% MoM growth with 9,362 units. Volume gain stood at 1,274 units MoM and 2,981 units YoY.Bullet 350 sold 7,618 units and witnessed 107.63% YoY growth and 16.66% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 1,088 units MoM and 3,949 units YoY. Electra 350 garnered 4,104 units and saw 109.07% YoY growth and 6.51% MoM growth. With Royal Enfield taking top 5 spots, Honda takes the 6th with H’ness CB350 that sold 3,714 units and saw 254.73% YoY growth and 31.38% MoM growth.Top 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Aug 2022Himalayan ADV took 7th place with 3,230 units and saw YoY growth of 16.61% and de-growth of 6.13% MoM with a volume loss of 211 units. KTM 250 range of bikes sold 1,405 units and witnessed a 2.70% drop YoY and a 65.88% growth MoM. Dominar 400 takes 9th spot with 973 units sold. Dominar 400 registered 67.18% YoY growth and 137.90% MoM growth.Top 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Aug 2022 – YoYAt 10th place, we have KTM’s 390 series with 830 units sold and registered 9.21% YoY growth and 68.02% MoM growth. Bajaj’s cruiser lineup Avenger 220 sold 681 units and saw 6.41% YoY growth and an impressive 502.65% MoM growth. But the same can’t be said about Pulsar 250/220 series which only sold 653 units and registered a drop of 84.31% YoY and 4.11% MoM.Yamaha FZ25 took 13th spot and sold 645 units and registered a drop of 34.91% YoY and a 23.33% MoM growth. FZ25’s rival Dominar 250 sold 633 units and gained 43.86% YoY and 109.60% MoM. Volume gain stood at 331 units MoM and 193 units YoY. Suzuki’s quarter-litre ADV offering V-Strom SX 250 sold 362 units and saw a 3.43% MoM growth.Sub 300 units SalesAt 16th place is Apache RR 310 which sold 300 units and lost 17.36% sales YoY and gained 2.04% MoM. Honda CB300R sold just 1 unit in Aug 2021 and in contrast, sold 258 units in Aug 2022. Thus registering 25,700% YoY growth and 21.13% MoM growth. Gixxer 250 falls in the red YoY with an 11.35% drop and a 706.45% MoM growth.Top 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Aug 2022 – MoMKawasaki’s cheapest offering in India, Ninja 300, sold 144 units and saw a drop of 11.11% YoY and 13.39% MoM growth. Swedish Husqies sold 71 units only and saw a 51.03% drop in sales. In August 2022, the 250cc twins sold zero units. Mahindra Mojo saw a 666.67% YoY growth and 91.67% MoM growth while CB500 sold zero units in Aug 2022.Jawa/Yezdi Retail sales stood at 3,159 units with 31.73% YoY growth and 6.33% MoM growth. All-in-all, top 200cc to 500cc segment saw 75,605 units sold and registered 46.35% YoY growth and 36.65% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 23,943 units YoY and 20,276 units MoM. Royal Enfield remains the heavy lifter in this segment. More

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      Keeway 125cc Spied At Dealer Showroom – Pulsar, KTM Rival

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      Keeway SR125 will get a 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine making around 10 bhp and 9 NmKeeway 125cc SpiedWith an announcement of launching 8 2W vehicles in India, Keeway had a retro 125cc street bike in the works. We have seen the launch of Vieste 300, Sixties 300i scooters, K-Light 250V and V302C cruiser bikes and K300 R faired sports bike and K300 N naked, as well. That makes it 6. There is still wiggle room with 8 vehicles announced.One of those 8 offerings was supposed to be a retro 125cc street naked bike. Keeway has a 125cc retro street naked in the form of SR125. Now, we have spotted a Keeway SR125 alongside Sixties 300i at the showroom. So, is it an indication of a launch in the cards? Keeway or its sales partner AARI have not issued any statements regarding this development.Keeway 125cc Spied At Dealer ShowroomKeeway’s benefactor QJMotor has a slew of 125cc vehicles in the form of scooters and commuters at its home turf, China. With commuter motorcycles, this 125cc engine makes 7.5 kW equivalent to 10.05 bhp of power and 8.9 Nm. It is air-cooled and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. They usually weigh around 120 kg.Some of these motorcycles are QJ125(150)-26A, QJ125-9H, QJ125-16R, QJ125(150)-22T, QJ125(150)-26E, QJ125(200)-2G and more. If Keeway SR125 does launch in India, it is likely to don the same 125cc engine making around 10.05 bhp of power and weighing around the ballpark of 120 kg. The one we spotted, credit to TheClutchless, is a white colour model.Keeway 125cc SpiedIn terms of design, it is unlike any other 125cc commuters that we have in India. It has a very interesting design and looks like a culmination of a retro and a scrambler motorcycle. It gets a neatly designed fuel tank with knee recess, to grab onto, finished in white with Keeway badging. Rest of the bike is kept black including its engine bay to give it a sporty appeal.Keeway SR125 gets a round headlight and round blinkers along with a round instrument cluster. It is a fully-digital unit and the functionalities are still under wraps. The ribbed single-piece seat finished in brown, adds to the retro appeal. Adding more retro appeal is an old-school fuel filler cap finished in chrome.Specs & FeaturesSR125 gets telescopic front forks with fork gaiters. This along with dual-purpose tyres and black finished spoked wheels, give it a scrambler-ish vibe. Keeway has also offered functional features like a centre stand and engine kill switch. It can’t be said if the rear gets a disc or not. But, the front for sure gets one.Keeway SR125 gets dual shock absorbers at the rear. SR125 gets a 125cc engine that is likely to make around 10 bhp of power and around 9 Nm of torque and will be coupled to a 5-speed gearbox. Launch details are not yet revealed officially. However, if it does launch, it will be offered at a premium and definitely a lot more pricier than other budget 125cc commuters that we have today. It could take on the likes of KTM Duke 125 and Pulsar 125 in India.Source More

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      Hero Vida V1 PRO Vs V1 Plus – Electric Scooter Specs Compared

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      Available at a starting price of Rs 1.45 lakh, Vida V1 has dashed expectations of a more mass-market oriented product from India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturerHero Vida V1 Electric ScooterPositioned as a premium product, Hero Vida V1 will take on rivals such as Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X, Simple One, TVS iQube and Ola electric scooter. There will be two variants on offer, Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro. Prices are Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh, respectively (ex.sh). Bookings will open on 10th October and deliveries will commence from the second week of December.While acquisition cost is relatively higher in comparison to the likes of Hero Electric scooters, Okinawa and Ampere, Vida V1 justifies its pricing by offering a range of segment-first and hi-tech features. It will be interesting to see how much sales it can generate at this price point. The list of bestselling electric two-wheelers clearly shows the preference for affordably priced models.Hero Vida V1 PRO Vs V1 PlusAs per IDC standard, range is 143 km for Vida V1 Plus variant and 165 km in case of V1 Pro variant. Top speed is rated at 80 kmph for both variants. V1 Pro can accelerate faster, achieving 0-40 kmph in 3.2 seconds. V1 Plus will take 3.4 seconds. Gradeability of Vida V1 electric scooter is 20°.As compared to rivals like Bajaj, Ather, iQube and Ola, Hero Vida V1 comes with a removable battery pack. V1 Plus has 3.44 kWh battery whereas V1 Pro has 3.94 kWh battery. With fast charging, Vida V1 electric scooter can be charged from 0% to 80% in around 65 minutes. In a home environment, charging time from 0% to 80% is 5 hr 15 min for V1 Plus and 5 hr and 55 min for V1 Pro.Hero Vida V1 PRO Vs V1 PlusPowered by a PMSM electric motor, peak output is 6kW (8 HP) for both variants. Based on their needs, users can choose from riding modes of Eco, Custom, Ride and Sport. An interesting, useful feature is Limp Home, which allows users to drive the scooter for around 8 km at the speed of 10 kmph.Vida V1 has a compact, sporty profile and comes in exciting colour options. It is equipped with a 7-inch TFT touchscreen display with Bluetooth, 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. A comprehensive range of advanced features are on offer such as anti-theft alarm, track my bike, geofence, remote immobilization, vehicle diagnostics and SOS alert.Vida V1 launch schedule, support infraHero Vida V1 electric scooter will be launched in a phased manner. This will be done to avoid a long waiting period. Coming from Hero MotoCorp, significant number of bookings are expected for Vida V1. In the first phase, the scooter will go on sale in Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur. Other cities and regions will be covered later. The scooter is being manufactured at the company’s facility in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.Hero Vida V1 Electric ScooterVida V1 electric scooter will be backed by a wide network of fast charging stations. There’s Vida Cloud as well, which can be used for various purposes such as booking a charging station, remote diagnostics and on-site repair. Hero is also offering attractive finance schemes with interest rates 1.5-2% less in comparison to prevailing market rates.Another useful offer is buy-back scheme, wherein customers are assured of getting 70% of purchase value during the 16th to 18th months of vehicle ownership. Interested buyers will also benefit from a first-of-its kind 3-day test ride.Image Source More