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      Aprilia RS 660, Tuono 660 Colour Options, Price Leak Ahead Of Launch

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      Aprilia Tuono 660
      Aiming to expand its India portfolio, Piaggio led Aprilia will be launching RS 660 and Tuono 660 by mid-2021

      RS 660 is already on sale in international markets. There’s growing interest in premium middleweight motorcycles in the country, something that can work to Aprilia’s advantage. As of now, this space is dominated by rivals such as Honda, BMW Motorrad, Yamaha and Kawasaki.
      Ahead of official launch, prices of the upcoming Tuono 660 and RS 660 have been leaked. It is to be noted here that the company has not confirmed these prices. As per the leaked document, prices of Tuono 660 starts from Rs 13.09 lakh and that of the RS 660 start from Rs 13.39 lakh. Prices are ex-sh.
      Unconfirmed price list of Aprilia RS 660 and Tuono 660. Credit – TorqueTV
      Aprilia RS 660, Tuono 660 design and features
      RS660 comes in a sporty package, as is evident in its compact design, striking twin LED headlamps, LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators, sculpted fuel tank, dual tone wheels, rear set foot pegs, and sharp body panels. Tuono 660 is based on its larger sibling and is designed to have an aggressive look and feel. Even though the sport-naked motorcycle has several of its mechanical parts exposed, the fluid, aerodynamic design seems intact.
      Both bikes have been equipped with a range of electronic rider aids to ensure optimal performance and max rider comfort. There’s Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC), which is a six-axis IMU based system. It offers a range of functionalities such as traction control, adjustable wheelie control, engine brake control and three level cornering ABS.
      Aprilia Tuono 660
      Users also have access to cruise control and an up/down quickshifter. The motorcycle comes with five riding modes – Individual Commute, Dynamic, Challenge and Time Attack. These are easily accessible via the TFT dashboard. Colour options on offer with RS 660 are Apex Black, Lava Red and Acid Gold. Those on offer with Tuono 660 are Concept Black, Iridium Grey and Acid Gold.
      Aprilia RS 660, Tuono 660 powertrain
      Aprilia RS 600 is powered by a new 659cc, parallel-twin engine that is Euro5 compliant. It is capable of producing 100 hp of max power at 10,500 rpm and 67 Nm of max torque at 8,500 rpm. Tuono 660 will have the same engine, but it will be tuned to deliver lesser power and torque.
      Both motorcycles share several mechanical bits such as 41mm Kayaba USD fork and monoshock rear suspension. Braking system comprises 320 mm disc with four-piston Brembo radial callipers at the front and 220 mm disc with two pistons Brembo at the rear.
      Aprilia RS 660
      Apart from scooters, Aprilia’s current portfolio in India comprises three litre-class motorcycles – RSV4 1100 Factory, Tuono V4 1100 Factory and Tuono V4 1100 RR. All three share the same 1077cc DOHC 64-degree V4 engine, but have different power and torque output. On RSV4 1100 Factory, the engine is tuned to deliver 214 bhp at 13,200 rpm and 122 Nm at 11,000 rpm. On Tuono Factory and RR, the engine makes 173 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 121 Nm at 9,000 rpm. More

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      Royal Enfield 650 Custom Made Cafe Racer Looks Rad

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      Royal Enfield 650 ‘Project Serum’ By MoTeycycle Garage
      Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is retailed in six variants and is currently priced at Rs 2.67 lakh and Rs 2.88 lakh (ex-showroom)

      Royal Enfield bikes and aftermarket customisation go hand in hand. The versatility in architecture and simplistic stock design are the prime reasons for the brand’s popularity in the aftermarket industry. Not just in India, Royal Enfield has earned its reputation as a friendly customisable brand of motorcycles in overseas markets as well.
      The latest example of RE Interceptor 650 is also one such case that comes from shores far away. Named Project Serum, this Interceptor has been modified into an attractive cafe racer by a Philippines-based automotive workshop called MoTeycycle Garage.
      Design Updates
      In terms of its design, the modified Interceptor 650 takes certain cues from its twin sibling Continental GT 650 as it itself sports a cafe racer styling. This includes a single-piece seat curved at the pillion’s end and a clip-on handlebar.
      It receives a new round headlight wrapped by a fighter-jet inspired cowl. Stock turn indicators have been replaced by smaller LED turn indicators. The motorcycle now gets a custom paint job covering the bike in black and grey with ‘Royal Enfield’ branding on the fuel tank.
      Royal Enfield 650 ‘Project Serum’ By MoTeycycle Garage
      Furthermore, the engine assembly too gets a new paint job with a darkish grey finish, which looks stylish. Two exhaust pipes protrude out of the engine head, however, unlike the stock Interceptor 650, this one gets dual exhaust pipes on the same side.
      The tail section of the motorcycle has been chopped off with new LED turn indicators at rear. Footpegs have been painted in black although their positioning remains same.
      Other aftermarket components include blacked-out rear shock absorbers and fork gaiters at front. It rides on custom-built wire-spoked wheels with white rims wrapped around by block-pattern tyres. Features such as brakes and instrument console have been left untouched. Overall, the modification looks quite tasteful.
      Royal Enfield 650 ‘Project Serum’ By MoTeycycle Garage
      Mechanical Specs
      No tinkering has been done to the bike’s mechanical configurations. It is powered by a 648cc air/oil-cooled, parallel-twin engine which returns an output of 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque. This unit comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. It is based on a Steel tubular double cradle while suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at rear.
      Royal Enfield is currently planning to give a mild update to both its 650cc Twins in the near future. Test mules of Continental GT have also been spotted on numerous occasions in recent times. The update, however, is expected to be on cosmetic lines mostly. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Plant Future Plans – Important Facts Detailed

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      Ola Electric Scooter Plant – Future
      Ola electric scooter could be a game changer in an industry that’s struggling for volumes

      Looking at the number of electric two-wheeler manufacturers that have started operations in recent times, it doesn’t feel very different from a gold rush. However, barring a few, most such companies are yet to register strong sales numbers. This segment will soon have another rival in the form of Ola Electric that has made ambitious plans to take electric two-wheelers mainstream.
      Ola electric scooter design and features
      As may be recalled, Ola Cabs had acquired Netherlands-based Etergo last year, as part of its plans to enter the electric two-wheeler segment. From initial impressions, Ola electric scooter looks similar to Etergo AppScooter. However, Ola has said that the Indian version has been completely reengineered to suit Indian conditions.
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      Ola electric scooter looks cute with its twin-pod LED headlight, surrounded by an LED strip. The front section has OLA logo in the centre and sleek rectangular turn indicators towards the bottom. Overall, the design is minimalistic, which indicates that the scooter is focused on utility and performance.
      Details about the battery pack to be used for Ola electric scooter are yet to be revealed. The one on Etergo AppScooter was a swappable unit that offered a range of up to 240 km. Talking about Ola electric scooter, it could have a top speed of more than 100 kmph. However, this will be confirmed only after Ola reveals the details. If the scooter will have swappable batteries, Ola could be parallely working to build the required infrastructure.
      Ola Electric Scooter
      Ola electric scooter plant
      Ola is currently in the process of building a supersize factory in Tamil Nadu, which will be the largest two-wheeler manufacturing facility on the planet. When it’s complete by 2022, it will be capable of manufacturing 10 million vehicles per year.
      Ola has stated that when working at full capacity, the plant will be able to produce a scooter every two seconds. In phase I that’s currently in progress, production capacity will be 2 million units.
      Ola’s plant will involve investments worth Rs 2,400 crore and it is expected to create 10,000 jobs. It will be one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities, built on the principles of sustainable manufacturing. The plant will focus extensively on automation, which will be achieved through the use of advanced machinery and around 3,000 robots.
      With its massive plant, Ola may be aiming to achieve economies of scale. This will help reduce cost of its electric scooter, making it more attractive to users. Ola electric scooter will not only take on rivals such as Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X and TVS iQube, but will also target the current breed of ICE-based scooters. Ola may also have plans to target export markets in a big way. More

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      KTM 390 Custom Motorcycle By Rajputana Is Ready For Track

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      KTM 390 Kush by Rajputana Customs
      The KTM 390 Kush custom motorcycle receives aftermarket Brembo brake kit, new fuel tank, a rear sub-frame and slick tyres

      Rajputana Customs is known for some of the most tasteful custom motorcycles ever to have come from India. From Triumphs to Harley Davidsons to Royal Enfields, the Jaipur-based outfit has come up with some beautiful projects both independently and in collaboration with the OEMs. Latest bespoke motorcycle to get the Rajputana treatment is a KTM 390 which goes by the name Kush.
      KTM 390 Kush
      Commissioned by one Kush Bhansali, the KTM 390 Kush custom motorcycle hardly has any visual relationship with the donor motorcycle in a typical Rajputana fashion. The most significant visual feature of the custom KTM 390 is its new muscular fuel tank in a unique brown paint job. The pronounced knee indents with black plastic padding add to the sporty appeal.
      While the motorcycle retains the trellis frame which is now painted in grey instead of the flashy, Rajputana customs has equipped it with a completely bespoke rear sub-frame which appears to be made of machined aluminium.
      It also doubles up as a tailpiece and accommodates a thin saddle and custom LED taillight. A shield like panel at the front houses eccentrically placed LED headlight elements. An edgy engine cowl round off the minimal bodywork.
      KTM 390 Kush by Rajputana Customs
      Salient features
      While technical details are not available, one look is all you need to know that this motorcycle has no intentions of being road legal. The motorcycle eschews turn indicators and is equipped with slick track spec tyres.
      The aggressive clip-on handlebars and rear-set foot pegs makes for a sporty riding posture. The KTM 390 comes factory fitted with top-shelf WP suspension system which the custom motorcycle builders opted not to fiddle with but the 17-inch wheels were ditched in favor of custom spoke units.
      While the front and rear brake discs appear to have been carried forward, the master cylinder and circuit have been upgraded to aftermarket Brembo kit. The dual-channel ABS system seems to be retained. Like any other quintessential Rajputana mod, the KTM 390 Kush sports bespoke exhaust pipe with a golden tipped sleek black canister.
      KTM 390 Kush by Rajputana Customs
      Engine
      There are no obvious evidence of any engine related modifications but that is not surprising. The stock 373.2 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor with its 44 hp and Nm of torque already has ample performance to boot. The custom motorcycle is devoid of several components of the stock bike, making it lightweight. So, even without any performance enhancement, the Kush should be peppier than the stock motorcycle.
      Pricing details of the modification are not available but given the extent of changes and new components, we estimate the project to have costed over INR 1 lakh. It would have taken quite a few weeks to execute.

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      Okinawa Electric Scooter New Offers – Chance To Win Rs 1 Lakh Gift Cheque

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      Ola Electric Scooter Discounts March 2021
      Okinawa Marvellous March offer of assured gifts to encourage switch to electric scooters

      Okinawa announces ‘Marvellous March’, a month-long campaign with curated offers on its electric scooters till March 31, 2021. Okinawa Autotech reported growth last year. Despite the challenges that 2020 brought with it, Okinawa was able to withstand, and move forward. At the end of 2020, retails sales was reported at 5,601 units.
      In a market that sold less than 30k units through the year, Okinawa finds itself second only to Hero Electric. The manufacturer ended 2020 with 20.5 percent market share.
      Electric scooters for personal commute
      Current circumstances demand safety in commuting. While Covid-19 pandemic is continually a focus area, safety in personal commuting is now a key focus area. With scooters being an entry level vehicle, electric scooter manufacturers are putting their best foot forward.
      With tech being a core area for such offerings, smart mobility is the future. And the future seems to be knocking on our doors now. Apprehensions regarding public charging are being addressed, and electric two-wheeler manufacturers are counting on momentum built in 2020.
      Ola Electric Scooter Discounts March 2021
      Okinawa Scratch & Win assured gifts
      The ‘Scratch & Win assured gifts’ campaign is designed for Okinawa Lite, Ridge+, and R30 purchases. The benefit to customers is designed to encourage individuals to switch to electric scooters, and drive the change.
      For customers making a purchase, the choice of gifts is wide-ranging. A customer can select a gift from the ‘Choose Your Gift section’. This includes gifts such as Amazon Pay Gift Card worth Rs.3,000/-, Amazon Pay Gift Card worth Rs.5,000/-, Morphy Richards 20MS Microwave Oven, 1 Gram Gold Coin, Whirlpool 7.5 KG Semi-Automatic Washing Machine worth Rs.10,000/-, Samsung Galaxy M11 Smartphone – 64GB, Samsung 80cm LED TV worth Rs.25,000/-, Lenovo Laptop worth Rs.35,000/- and Gift Cheque worth Rs.1,00,000/-, and many others.
      On the price front, Okinawa Lite, Okinawa Ridge+, and Okinawa R30 are available at a retail price of Rs 63,990, Rs 73,417 and Rs 58,992, respectively. Okinawa operates through a 300+ dealership network pan India, including metro cities, Tier-2, Tier-3 and rural regions.
      Rupali Sharma, Chairperson & Co-founder, Okinawa Autotech said, “While it is great to celebrate women and womanhood on a particular day, we believe that women must be celebrated as much as men on any given day. It is heartening to see the outlook towards women gradually transforming.
      Today, more and more women are being valued and acknowledged for their contributions across the world. We are celebrating ‘Marvellous March’ so that people continue to care for and do something special for their loved ones. We are looking forward to the participation of people from pan India.” More

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      2021 Yamaha FZ-S FI New TVC Highlights Updated Features

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      2021 Yamaha FZS FI New TVC
      Yamaha has added a few additional features to the 2021 FZ and FZ-S range although there have been updates in its mechanical department

      Yamaha recently launched an updated version of its most popular motorcycle in India FZ FI and FZ-S FI at a starting price of Rs 1,03,700 (ex-showroom). The refurbished version of the sporty commuter bike has been given a few crucial updates which make it a more tempting buy.
      The Japanese bikemaker has now launched a new TV commercial highlighting some new features of FZ-S which is the premium version of the FZ series. Apart from a few feature upgrades, it also gets a new colour option – Matte Red in addition to pre-existing paint schemes such as Dark Knight, Dark Matte Blue, Matte Black and Vintage Edition.
      New Features on offer
      Among new feature additions, the most prominent is Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X technology which allows riders to connect their smartphone to the instrument console of the bike via Bluetooth.
      This feature was earlier limited to top-of-the-line Vintage Edition but with the latest update has been made a standard offering across the FZ-S range. The Connect X technology permits riders to access features such as ‘Answer back’, ‘E-lock’, ‘Locate my bike’, ‘Hazard’, etc.
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      Apart from these, FZ-S now comes with a new 3-D emblem on its fuel tank along with a Side Stand Engine Cutoff Switch. Other feature highlights from the updated FZ-S lineup include an LED headlight, fully-digital negative LCD instrument panel, two-level single-piece seat and Bosch single-channel ABS. It rides on 17-inch spoke alloy wheels and now weighs two kilos lighter than its predecessor at 135 kg.
      Mechanical Specs
      Coming to its mechanicals, FZ-S is very bit identical to its predecessor. It is powered by a 149cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that cranks out 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. This unit is offered with a 5-speed gearbox. Hardware setup of the bike utilises a telescopic fork at front and a 7-Step adjustable monocross at rear. Anchorage duties are handled by a single disc of 282mm and 220mm at front and rear wheels respectively.
      The Japanese bikemaker on the occasion of its launch, said that it will continue to take feedbacks from its consumers and launch new products under the banner of ‘The Call of The Blue’.
      These updates have come at a minor price hike in the range of Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500. Despite the increment in prices, Yamaha FZ remains one of the most affordable in its segment. It rivals segment heavyweights such as Pulsar 150, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Hero Xtreme 160. More

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      Bajaj Colombia Plant Starts Production – Pulsar, Dominar, Discover, Boxer, Platina

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      Bajaj Motorcycle Production At Colombia Plant
      Bajaj Auto and Uma Group start assembly ops at La Tebaida plant

      Bajaj Auto Ltd announced the start of motorcycle production at its new plant in La Tebaida, Quindío, Colombia. The new plant UMA and Bajaj Group in Colombia includes CKD operations for materials imported from the parent company. Operations start with motorcycle assembly lines with Pulsar, Dominar, Boxer, Platina, and Discover.
      In addition, new models will arrive in time. Process streamlining is designed through the assembly line being divided in two – one for high-performance models, and one for high-volume models. Grihapathy Krishna Srinevasa, President of International Business said, “This will bring a lot of synergy in our service to Colombian consumers.”
      Success of Bajaj Boxer exports
      For Bajaj India, exports are crucial to business. Though Bajaj’s domestic market sales aren’t a threat to the frontrunners, in the global market, the company has outdone all Indian motorcycle manufacturers.
      It’s mass market high volume motorcycle sales overseas are now just as high as its domestic market sales. If not, more. Colombo is already a strong export market for Bajaj Auto India. The new plant will help meet growing demand.
      Bajaj Motorcycle Production At Colombia Plant
      For Bajaj, the Boxer is its topmost high volume export. And all else, pales in comparison. More than half a million units were sold in 10 years of exports. With Bajaj Boxer CT 100 being the most successful motorcycle in Colombia, business activity around it was taken over by UMA Group last year.
      It’s reliance, reputation as work horse, and low operational cost makes it a winning proposition. its main arguments are robustness, durability and low consumption. Variants available in Colombia include Boxer S, Boxer CT 100 KS, CT 100 ES Alloy and CT 125 versions.
      Bajaj and Uma Group in Colombia
      Bajaj’s association with UMA group is fairly new. The latter came onboard as the new official authorized distributor. This includes motorcycle sales, spare parts and service for Bajaj Auto in Colombia. For the last 10 years, until 2020, Bajaj Auto was represented 10 years, the company was represented by Auteco. The , which already sells its last units in inventory.
      Bajaj Motorcycle Production At Colombia Plant
      The new-ish association between Bajaj and UMA is part of growth strategy for the manufacturer to to continue growing and strengthening its presence in Colombia. This comes with a commitment to high quality products, innovation and technological superiority.
      Bajaj’s core strength and voracious appetite for expansion dwells on its frugal engineering development approaches. It’s global outreach benefits from advanced tech products at affordable prices and suitable for varied market types. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter First Official Images Released – Launch Soon

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      Ola Electric Scooter
      The upcoming electric scooter from Ola will be manufactured at the company’s plant in Tamil Nadu

      Ola Electric’s first e-scooter offering has been officially released today. The company, a subsidiary of public mobility aggregator Ola Cabs, last year announced its intention of manufacturing its own line of electric scooters by creating a separate arm for electric vehicle development.
      Last year in May 2020, the ride-hailing giant had acquired Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo BV for an undisclosed amount. The first product to come out of this joint venture is Ola’s version of Etergo AppScooter. The electric scooter is slated to launch in the coming few weeks.
      Ola Electric Scooter
      Details about the upcoming Ola e-scooter
      From the looks of it, testing prototypes of the e-scooter look similar to AppScooter. It even gets the same telescopic forks at front. Although, this iteration of the electric scooter will get a few more subtle updates in order to distinguish itself from its Dutch twin. Its riding dynamics look simple although the rider sits high up with loads of ground clearance on offer.
      As of now, there has been no official word from Ola regarding the development of this e-scooter. What we do know is that Etergo AppScooter uses swappable high energy density batteries to deliver a range of up to 240 km. As claimed by the company, the AppScooter can do a 0-45 kmph sprint in 45 seconds and comes with a digital instrument console and an under-seat storage capacity of 50 litres. More details about its specifications are expected to be revealed in the coming days.
      Ola Electric Scooter
      Found in 2015, Etergo in the past has had developmental experiences with major EV manufacturers such as General Motors, Tesla, Ferrari, BMW and Jaguar. AppScooter has been the recipient of multiple the Automotive Brand Contest in Germany and CES 2019 to name a few.
      Ola’s New EV Manufacturing Facility
      The first batch of Ola e-scooters will be manufactured in Etergo’s Netherlands-based facility. As reported earlier, Ola is building a manufacturing facility of its own in Tamil Nadu which is slated to be the largest two-wheeler manufacturing facility in the country. Ola Electric Factory is nestled in a 500 acre area in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, in India. Being presented as the world’s largest two-wheeler factory, it will be capable of an annual production capacity of 10 million vehicles by 2022. Phase 1 will get underway with an initial annual capacity of 2 million in the next quarter, around June 2021.
      This facility upon its completion would have an annual production capacity of nearly 2 million units and would ultimately lead to the creation of 10,000 new jobs. The company recently signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government which entails an investment of Rs 2,400 crore.
      Production at this proposed facility is set to begin in 3-4 months and the site adopts Industry 4.0 Philosophy. The facility will use solar power and will have test tracks. The upcoming e-scooter from Ola is expected to be priced under Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom) and is expected to take on the likes of Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.
      The mega-factory is capable of roll out of a scooter every 2 seconds when at full capacity, which will have a total of 10 production lines. An integrated manufacturing facility, it will house houses varied units dedicated for battery, paintshop, weld, motor, general assembly, finished goods, and two supplier parks – critical suppliers co-located at Ola FutureFactory. The company is building its own factory test track. On the production front, Ola will put 3000 robots will be in use. More