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    2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts – First Batch Owners Ride Home The New KTM

    2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery StartsKTM India has officially commenced deliveries of the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure, just days after its highly anticipated launch. The latest iteration of KTM’s adventure motorcycle lineup brings significant upgrades, making it one of the most capable touring and off-road motorcycles in its segment.
    What’s New in the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure?
    Karan Vazirani has become one of the first owners of the new KTM 390 ADV in India. After doing PDI last week, he has now taken home his new motorcycle. The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure has been completely re-engineered with an all-new chassis, offering increased suspension travel, higher ground clearance, and improved ergonomics for long-distance touring and off-road performance. A key highlight is the introduction of 21-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless spoke wheels, enhancing its capability on rough terrains.
    2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts – Owner doing PDI
    Powering the motorcycle is an enhanced LC4C 399cc engine, producing 46 PS of power and 39 Nm of torque. The improved power-to-weight ratio delivers stronger acceleration, better climbing capability, and superior handling across varied terrains.
    Segment-First Features
    The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure introduces several segment-first features, including:
    2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts
    – Fully adjustable long-travel suspension for superior comfort and control– Cruise control, a first in this category, enhancing touring capabilities– Three ride modes – Street, Rain, and Off-Road, ensuring adaptability to different riding conditions– Advanced electronic aids, including Switchable Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Cornering MTC, and Off-Road ABS– 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, adding convenience for long rides
    Prices
    The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure is priced at Rs 3,67,699 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With deliveries now underway, customers who have pre-booked the motorcycle can experience its off-road prowess and highway touring comfort.
    2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts
    KTM’s new 390 Adventure reinforces its commitment to adventure motorcycling, offering riders a versatile, high-performance machine designed for both long-distance travel and rugged terrains. With its cutting-edge technology, refined power delivery, and off-road-focused enhancements, the latest KTM 390 Adventure is set to raise the benchmark in the sub-500cc adventure motorcycle segment. More

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    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze Colour Launch Price Rs 2.49 L

    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 New Peix Bronze ColourExpanding the colour palette of Guerrilla 450, Royal Enfield has just introduced Peix Bronze colourway with the mid-spec Dash variant. The company has not increased prices of Dash variant with this new colour, maintaining the Rs 2.49 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. Let’s take a look at the new colour.
    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze
    The premium single-cylinder motorcycle segment is getting overtly popular in the recent past. With more buyers foraying into this segment, there is a rush among OEMs to launch the best products here. Among these OEMs is Royal Enfield, which is launching a new Peix Bronze colour for Guerrilla 450’s mid-spec Dash variant.
    Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze and Smoke Silver
    Royal Enfield first showcased Peix Bronze shade on Guerrilla 450 at 2024 Motoverse show in Goa and is launched today. Along with the launch of Peix Bronze shade, Royal Enfield is offering Smoke Silver colourway with Dash variant. This colourway used to be exclusive to base Analogue variant, which is now also part of Dash variant, based on customer demands.
    Where design is concerned, Guerrilla 450 is a lot more appealing to look at, when compared to Himalayan 450. Owing to its roadster design, it is aimed to appeal a wider audience base, which doesn’t seem to be the case as reflected by sales charts. Royal Enfield sold just 349 of Guerrilla 450 last month and the new colours are expected to boost sales.
    Guerrilla 450 New Peix Bronze
    Round LED headlights, round Tripper Dash (on mid and top variants), round ORVMs, LED tail lights integrated into the turn indicators, classic fuel tank design, fork gaiters, a clean tail section flaunting the fat 160-section tyre, swanky alloy wheels, soothing body panels, blackened engine bay, stubby exhaust finished in silver, stylish dual tone colours are notable elements.
    Engine Specs
    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 shares the same 452cc DOHC 4V liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine as its ADV sibling, Himalayan 450. Because it has shed some weight, the 40 bhp and 40 Nm metrics offer brisker performance when compared to Himalayan 450. Better acceleration, braking and higher top speed are evident.
    New Peix Bronze Colour
    Componentry-wise, Guerrilla 450 offers RSU telescopic front forks, a rear mono-shock suspension unit, fat 160-section rear tyre and disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS are notable. Features include ride-by-wire throttle, a slipper clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, Google Maps, music control and others. More

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    Royal Enfield Scram 440 Vs Harley X440 – Specs, Features Compared

    Scram 440 Vs Harley X440With Himalayan 450 replacing the Himalayan 411, this 411cc LS engine was limited to Scram 411, which is now updated to displace 440cc and gets a 6-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has invested in updating this powertrain which only one motorcycle has benefited from, which is unlike RE’s strategies in the recent past.
    Royal Enfield is offering the LS engine with its torquey nature, while the new Sherpa 450 engine offers thrilling performance. Also, Scram 440 is now a more fitting rival to other 440cc motorcycles in the premium motorcycle segment from legacy brands like Harley-Davidson X440. Let’s take a look at how these motorcycles fare against each other.
    New Royal Enfield Scram 440
    Scram 440 Vs Harley X440
    Starting with price, Royal Enfield has priced the Scram 440 from Rs 2.08 lakh (Ex-sh) for Trail variant and Rs 2.15 lakh (Ex-sh) for Force variant. In contrast, Harley-Davidson has priced X440 from Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh) for base Denim variant and goes till Rs 2.79 lakh (Ex-sh) for S variant. X440 offers quite a lot more even from the base variant, while some of the notable features of Scram 440 are optional extras.
    Powertrains-wise, both motorcycles get a single-cylinder SOHC oil-cooled engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both engines are of long-stroke type, prioritising low-end torque for ease of ride. X440 is more powerful and more torquey and develops its peak power at lower RPMs when compared to that of Scram 440.
    Scram 440 Vs Harley X440 – Specs & Features Compared
    Where design is concerned, Scram 440 is a Scrambler-style motorcycle as the name suggests. X440, on the other hand, is a Roadster style bike. Scram 440 has more off-road prowess with higher ground clearance, larger 19-inch front wheel and higher suspension travel. X440 has 18-inch front wheel, which is only one inch smaller than that of Scram’s. Royal Enfield is offering 1,460 mm wheelbase with Scram 440, making it a more relaxed off-roader.
    Specs & Features Compared
    Both motorcycles offer wire-spoke wheels with tube-type tyres in their lower variants. Notably, Scram 440 gets skinny 120-section rear tyres and X440 offers 140-section tyres. Scram 440 has a larger fuel tank at 15L, which is 1.5L more than X440’s. With a kerb weight of 196 kg, Scram 440 is also heavier, whereas X440 tips the scale at 190.5 kg.
    Harley-Davidson X440
    The lower weight and higher performance metrics give Harley-Davidson X440 the advantage in power-to-weight ratio. Also, the X440 platform is surprisingly agile and responds well to corners and feels very light on its feet, masking its 190.5 kg kerb weight quite beautifully. The main contributor in this regard might be the USD front forks X440 offers as standard, while Scram 440 doesn’t, even as an option. X440 gets twin shock absorbers at the rear.
    Royal Enfield’s Tripper Screen with Google Maps is an optional add-on, and a semi-digital instrument cluster is offered as standard. In contrast, X440 offers a 3.5-inch colour TFT instrument cluster as standard, while the top-spec S trim offers Bluetooth connection with navigation support and music controls. Lighting is all LED with X440, whereas turn indicators are still Halogen units on Scram 440. Both motorcycles offer disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS. More

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    Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India – Smaller Than Activa, Dio

    Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India
    India’s leading scooter manufacturer, Honda, seems to be interested in expanding its scooter portfolio. We say this because the company has just patented Honda SCR125 scooter in India and might have launch intentions. This is a smaller scooter that will slot below Activa and Dio, if it is launched in India. Let’s take a look.
    Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented
    Being the largest scooter manufacturer in India, Honda has found great success from Activa and Dio. Primarily Activa. However, the company has not found any success with scooters below the Activa and Dio. We’ve had Navi scooter X Motorcycle which didn’t appeal to buyers and we had CliQ, which didn’t click.
    Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India
    Now, Honda has patented SCR125 Xisha scooter in India, which could launch as a smaller scooter below Activa and Dio. Honda Scooter and Motorcycles India (HMSI) has not officially confirmed whether it will launch SCR125 Xisha or not. Also, there is a good probability of this patent just being an IP protection exercise, just like the Honda CG 160.
    Honda SCR125 Xisha
    Where design is concerned, Honda SCR125 Xisha is a conventional and practical step-through scooter for families. It has apron-mounted halogen headlight and handlebar-mounted turn indicators. Rear design is conventional too as it has a halogen tail light and halogen turn indicators at both ends.
    Honda SCR125 Xisha
    Specs & Features
    For practicality, Honda is offering two open glove boxes behind the apron along with a hook. There’s a USB charging port beside a conventional keyhole, a solid stainless steel rear shelf, a single-piece comfortable seat, spacious floorboard, alloy wheels, disc brake setup at the front and a parking brake.
    Honda SCR125 Xisha
    Instrument cluster is simple and is of analogue type completely. Fuel tank has 6L capacity, minimum ground clearance is 110 mm, wheelbase is 1,245 mm and the kerb weight is 103 kg. Honda SCR125 Xisha is powered by a 125cc engine that is rated at 8.85 bhp of peak power and an 88 km/h top speed.
    Also read – Honda NWX125 scooter patented in India More

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    Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – R15, FZ, MT-15, RayZR, Fascino

    New Yamaha MT15 – Patna BikesTeam Blue started the sales for calendar year 2025 with a total of 55,545 units of motorcycles and scooters sold in India in January 2025. While the company registered a massive 51.02% MoM growth over 36,780 units sold in December 2024, gaining 18,765 units in volume, Yamaha also witnessed a 10.96% YoY decline as opposed to 62,384 units sold in January 2024, losing 6,839 units in volume YoY.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025
    The company’s best-selling vehicle was a scooter. Particularly, the RayZR 125, which sold 15,209 units last month. When compared to 12,047 units sold last year and 12,002 units sold a month before, RayZR registered a 26.25% YoY and 26.72% MoM growth and accounted for 27.38% of Yamaha’s total sales. Volume growth stood at 3,162 units YoY and 3.207 units MoM.
    In 2nd place, we have FZ range of street motorcycles with 11,399 units sold cumulatively. FZ range of motorcycles accounted for 20.52% of company’s total sales, down from 3.27% in December 2024. When compared to 14,678 units sold a year ago and 8,558 units sold a month before in December 2024, FZ saw 22.34% YoY decline and 33.20% MoM growth.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – YoY
    Yamaha recently showcased the FZ-S V4.0 Hybrid at Auto Expo 2025 which also gets an updated instrument cluster with a TFT screen, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation features. Launch is likely to happen soon and we should expect it to make a bigger impact in the 150cc to 160cc street bike segment against Bajaj’s Pulsars and TVS’ Apache.
    R3 and MT-03 sold 2 units combined
    Yamaha’s premium street fighter, MT-15, sold 10,640 units last month and secured 3rd position on this list and contributed 19.16% of Yamaha’s total sales. Sales witnessed a 29.65% YoY decline, losing 4,484 units in volume. However, MT-15 clawed its way back to glory as it doubled its sales MoM at 103.68% MoM growth, gaining 5,416 units in volume.
    The fully faired Supersport version of MT-15, the YZF-R15, sold 8,264 units last month and was Yamaha’s 4th best-selling vehicle. Just like MT-15, R15 saw YoY decline of 14.59% and a massive MoM gain with almost double the volumes at 93.58% growth. R15 accounted for 14.88% of Yamaha’s total sales.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – MoM
    Yamaha’s most affordable scooter, Fascino, sold 8,261 units last month and registered 1.04% YoY growth and 50.89% MoM growth, gaining 85 units YoY and 2,786 units MoM. The company’s flagship scooter, Aerox 155, sold 1,770 units with a 33.28% YoY decline and 41.83% MoM growth.
    Yamaha’s multi-cylinder lineup, R3 and MT-03 sold a total of 2 units in January 2025. R3 and MT-03 got major price cut on 31st January 2025. Effect of which, will be reflected in the sales chart of February 2025 month. The company has also patented 2025 R3 with the latest design language, which might launch by 2025 end and replace current model. More

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    Honda CG 160 Design Patented In India – Specs, Details, Key Info

    Honda CG 160 Design Patented In IndiaIndia has been one of the, if not, the largest market for motorcycles and scooters. Almost all major OEMs operate in India. Leading the scooter segment here is Honda, which has just patented a new 160cc motorcycle design in India. Thus sparking speculations for a potential launch to rival other 160cc offerings.
    Honda CG 160 Design Patented
    Called Honda CG 160, this premium 160cc commuter motorcycle is one of Brazil’s best-selling motorcycles. It has 48 years of legacy in Brazil and is currently in its 9th generation model, which has been a popular choice for Brazilians since 2015. In Brazil, Honda offers CG 160 in multiple versions to suit buyer’s needs.
    Honda CG 160 Design Patented In India
    These versions are called CG 160 Start, CG 160 Fan, CG 160 Titan and CG 160 Cargo. Price for these motorcycles range from BRL 16,440 (Rs 2.49 lakh) and goes till BRL 17,430 (Rs 2.64 lakh). All four of these motorcycles come equipped with the same 162.7cc single cylinder air cooled engine.
    Where design is concerned, the motorcycle patented in India looks almost identical to what is on sale in Brazil. It is a premium commuter in the 160cc class. It gets a sculpted fuel tank with tank shrouds that lend it a muscular appeal. Depending on the model, Honda also offers funky dual-tone colourways and some of them offer painted alloy wheels as well.
    Honda CG 160 Brazil
    Specs & Features
    This motorcycle rides on 18-inch alloy wheels on both ends, wrapped with 80-section tyre at the front and 100-section tyre at the rear. Honda CG 160 gets disc brakes at both ends. There are RSU telescopic front forks at the front and win shock absorbers at the rear. All these components are mounted on a Diamond frame.
    Honda CG 160 Brazil
    Wheelbase is 1,311 mm, while minimum ground clearance is 190 mm and has a seat height of 796 mm. Dry weight of this motorcycle is 120 kg and has a fuel capacity of 14L. Features-wise, Honda CG 160 gets LED headlights and LED tail lights, while turn indicators are halogens. Seat is of single-piece type and has spilt grab rails for some aggression in the design.
    Honda CG 160 Brazil
    Powertrain & Launch Details
    Powering it all, we have a 162.7cc SOHC single-cylinder air cooled engine. This engine is capable of developing 14.4 bhp of peak power and 13.8 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine is also compatible with Ethanol fuel and boasts slightly higher performance metrics when run on Ethanol fuel.
    Honda CG 160 Brazil
    Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India has not confirmed whether CG 160 will launch in India. However, the company has a history of patenting their global motorcycles in India as part of their IP protection exercise. Currently, Honda already has Unicorn and SP160 on sale in India operating in this displacement class. More

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    Maruti Suzuki Targets 50% Market Share, #1 EV Manufacturer Status

    Maruti Suzuki eVitara India DebutBy FY2030, Maruti Suzuki has plans to introduce 4 BEV models, which will contribute around 15% to the company’s overall sales
    Suzuki has announced its new mid-term management plan for FY2025 – FY2030, which highlights the strategy for various global markets including India. Sales volume target (FY2030) is set at 4.2 million units, whereas operating profit target is 700 billion yen (Rs 40,644 crore). India will continue to be the biggest contributor to the company’s global sales and growth.
    Maruti’s 5-year business strategy for India
    Due to rising competition, Maruti’s market share has remained below 50% for some time. Maruti now intends to reclaim that position by FY2030. The company seems confident even when competition in the EV segment is set to intensify in the coming years. Earlier, Maruti had plans to introduce 6 new BEV models in India by the end of this decade. But the mid-term plan reveals that only 4 new BEV models will be introduced in India by FY2030.

    Maruti Suzuki Targets 2025 – 50% Market Share
    Maruti’s first EV offering in India will be the eVitara. The other three models could include an entry-level EV that takes on rivals like Tata Tiago EV. An electric MPV, codenamed YMC, is also under development. Maruti’s product plan reveals that ICE models (petrol + ethanol-blended + CNG) will contribute around 60% of the overall sales by FY2030. Contribution of BEVs will be 15%, whereas HEVs will generate around 25% of sales.
    Suzuki is aiming for much higher electrification in other markets, for example, 45% BEV sales in Europe. HEVs are targeted to contribute 55% in Europe. For its home market Japan, Suzuki is aiming for 20% BEV and 80% HEV sales. Four BEV models are planned for Europe and six for Japan. Despite increasing competition, Maruti Suzuki aims to become the Number 1 in production, exports and sales of BEVs. It implies that India will emerge as a major production and export hub for BEVs.
    Maruti Suzuki Targets 2025 – 50% Market Share
    Sales / profit targets
    For FY2030, the sales volume target is set at 4.2 million units. India will continue to be the biggest market, with a targeted contribution of 2.54 million units. That’s more than 60% of the brand’s global sales. To meet rising demand across domestic and export markets, Maruti will be expanding supply chain and production capacity (new Kharkhoda Plant and new Gujarat Plant). As and when the need arises, production capacity in India will be gradually increased to 4 million units per year.
    Mega investments planned
    To achieve its goals for FY2025 to FY2030, Suzuki has announced a capital investment of 2,000 billion yen (Rs 1.16 lakh crore). Out of this, 1,200 billion yen (Rs 69,676 crore) is exclusively for the Indian market. The funds will be used for various purposes such as development of new models and expansion of production capacity.
    Maruti Suzuki Targets 50% Market Share
    Funds will also be utilized for carbon neutrality goals, quality measures, efficiency measures, sales points, test equipment, etc. Suzuki has also allocated 2,000 billion yen for R&D purposes. R&D initiatives will focus on tasks like technology development towards energy minimization, future technology development, new business opportunities and infrastructure investment. More

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    Jawa 350 Legacy Edition Launch Price Rs 1.99 L – Extra Goodies For Free

    Jawa 350 Legacy Edition LaunchCommemorating the one year anniversary of Jawa 350, the company is launching a limited production special edition for no additional cost. Called Jawa 350 Legacy Edition, it is made available with all existing variants across all authorised dealerships in India. Let’s take a look at everything new.
    Jawa 350 Legacy Edition Launch
    For an introductory price of Rs 1.99 lakh, Classic Legends has launched the Jawa 350 Legacy Edition, which commemorates the one year anniversary of the launch of this motorcycle. Legacy Edition for Rs 1.99 lakh (Ex-sh) is for limited time period only and is applicable to 500 customers only and it offers extra goodies for no additional cost.
    Jawa 350 Colours
    The colour palette include timeless Maroon, the commanding Black, the vibrant Mystique Orange, & the solid variants: Stunning Deep Forest, Grey, and Obsidian Black. Jawa 350 was launched a year ago and is a direct rival to Royal Enfield Classic 350, which has emerged as an absolute phenomenon, where sales is concerned.
    With Jawa 350 Legacy Edition, the company is offering special inclusions like a touring visor, a pillion backrest, a premium crash guard, a premium leather keychain and a collector’s edition Jawa miniature. These elements are offered at no additional costs, adding value for the 500 Jawa 350 Legacy Edition buyers.
    Legacy Edition Kit
    Jawa 350 Legacy Edition continues to be powered by the Alpha2-t engine which is rated for 22.5 PS of peak power and 28.1 Nm of peak torque. This engine might look like a retro air-cooled engine from the outside, but that is only aesthetic and nostalgic attention to detail. In reality, this engine is very modern as it is liquid-cooled with a DOHC 4V/cyl head.
    Legacy Edition Kit
    This engine gets a slip-and-assist clutch and a modern 6-speed gearbox. Both ends get disc brakes with dual-channel ABS for sure-footed braking. Dual exhausts lend a classic look and give a distinctive exhaust note. 178mm ground clearance and the option for alloy wheels and tubeless tyres are notable too.
    Legacy Edition Kit
    Statement by Classic Legends
    Sharad Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Classic Legends, shared, “Since the launch of Jawa 350 last year the motorcycle has been loved by our customers and the riding community alike. The Jawa 350 embodies the perfect balance of timeless design and modern performance, staying true to the heritage that has defined Jawa for generations.
    One of its most remarkable attributes is its adherence to the golden ratio—a design principle that ensures perfect proportions for both aesthetics and ride dynamics, just like the legendary Jawas of yesteryears. With the Legacy Edition, we’re offering riders an even more immersive experience – superior comfort, enhanced protection and a touch of added glamour making this milestone celebration truly special.” More