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      KTM Duke 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV, RC And Husqvarna – Jan 2021 Price List

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      Image – Rawat k
      This is the second price hike in two months, the earlier being on 4th December 2020

      Buyers of KTM or Husqvarna bikes will have to pay more as prices have been increased yet again. The earlier price hike was on 4th December 2020 when the company increased prices in the range of Rs. 1,279 to Rs. 8,517. This time round from 1st January 2021, the prices go higher by Rs.1,466 to Rs.4,485. No reasons have been given by the company for this second price hike.
      Also, the price hike in December was only limited to some models in the company lineup while this time round it is across all models in the KTM and Husqvarna range. Compared to Nov 2020, in just about 2 months, Bajaj has increased prices of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycle range by up to Rs 12,451.
      KTM Motorcycles New Prices
      KTM RC 125 bears the least price hike. Price has been increased prices by Rs.1,466 , from a December pricing of Rs.1,61,000 to Rs.1,62,566 from 1st January 2021. The price hike is also marginal on the 125 Duke. This bike was earlier at Rs.1,50,010 which has now been increased by Rs.1,497 to Rs.1,51,507. The company has also included the recently launched 250 Adventure as a part of this price hike.
      The 2021 KTM 125 Duke and 250 Adventure were not a part of the price hike in December as both models were launched at introductory prices. 200 Duke price is higher by Rs.2,576 to Rs.1,81,536 while that of the 250 Duke and 390 Duke go up by Rs.3,192 and Rs.3,934 to Rs.2,17,402 and Rs.2,70,554 respectively.
      KTM and Husqvarna Price List Jan 2021 vs Dec 2020
      Likewise, RC 125 gets a price hike of Rs.1,466 to Rs.1,62,566 while RC 200 and 390 get hiked by Rs.3,021 and Rs.3,803 respectively to new prices of Rs.2,04,096 and Rs.2,60,723 respectively. Maximum price hike is seen in the case of 250 Adventure and 390 Adventure. The price of the former is increased by Rs.3,667 to Rs.2,51,923 while 390 Adventure is higher by Rs.4,485 to a new price of Rs.3,10,365.
      Husqvarna New Prices
      Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 are also a part of this price increase from 1st January 2021 by Rs.2,818 and Rs.2,816 respectively. It may be recalled that in December the price of these bikes were increased by Rs.1,790. The Svartpilen 250 urban tourer and Vitpilen 250 café racer now carry price tags of Rs. 1,89,568 and Rs. 1,89,952 following this price hike.
      KTM and Husqvarna Price List Jan 2021 vs Nov 2020
      Upcoming Husqvarna Launches
      Husqvarna uses the Bajaj Auto production plant in Chakan, Maharashtra for  production of 200 and 401 variants of Svartpilen and Vitpilen. However, these bikes are exclusively for export. Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 are also planned for launch in India and they have been spied on test in the country with KTM badging on the engine.
      The two bikes will share their powertrain with Duke 390. This will include a 373.2cc, single cylinder, DOHC engine that makes 43.5 PS power and 37 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed gearbox. This engine also powers the Bajaj Dominar 400. Once launched, Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 will compete with Bajaj Dominar 400 and BMW G310R.
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      Hero Motorcycles Scooters Price List Jan 2021 – Splendor, Maestro, Glamour, Destini, Xpulse

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      2021 Hero Splendor
      Hero MotoCorp undertakes price revision for its MY21 vehicles starting January 1, 2021

      A fortnight earlier, Hero MotoCorp announced a pice hike effective from the start of 2021. New year, MY21 two wheelers, new price. The price mitigation tool has become a norm of sorts, and most manufacturers revise product price lists in a new year.
      At the time the announcement was made, Hero MotoCorp said its had accelerated its savings programme under Leap-2 umbrella. This in turn mitigates impact, reduces customer burden, and protect company margins. To partially offset impact of commodity costs, product price increase is in the range of 1,500 bucks since January 1, 2021.
      MY21 vehicles bring with them no updates or revisions except that year of manufacturing has changed. Xtreme 160R double disc brake variant now costs RS 1,06,950 up from Rs 1,05,050. Disc brake variant is available at a price of Rs 1,03,900, up from Rs 1.02L. Hero Xtreme is pricier by 1,500 bucks at Rs 1,17,214, up from Rs 1,15,714. Xpulse price is revised from Rs 1,13,730 to Rs 1,15,230 at a hike of Rs 1,500. Xpulse 200T BS6 model is currently unavailable.
      2021 Hero MotoCorp motorcycle prices
      Hero Splendor+ Black Accent edition was introduced in 4 colour variants as recently as October 2020. At the time, it was listed at Rs 64,470. The self start, drum brake variant is now listed at Rs 65,295. Three months earlier, Splendor+ Self Start i3S retailed for Rs 64,470 ex-sh Delhi. It too now costs Rs 65,295. Splendor+ kickstart with drum brake was priced at Rs 60,960. It now costs Rs 61,785 at a price increase of 825 bucks. Splendor+ Self start price is revised from Rs 63,470 to Rs 64,085 at an increase of Rs 615.
      Hero MotoCorp Motorcycle Price List Jan 2021 – Ex-sh, Delhi
      Splendor iSmart Drum brake variant is now listed at Rs 66,500, and disc brake variant at Rs 68,700. Up from Rs 65,950 and Rs 68,150, at a price revision of 550 bucks for both variants. As recent as November 2020, Hero Passion Pro prices were revised to Rs 66,500 for the drum and Rs 68,700 for the disc, ex-Delhi. They are now further revised at Rs 66,900, and Rs 69,100. Price increase is at 400 bucks for both variants. Super Splendor Drum, self start variant price us revised from Rs 69,450 to Rs 69,900. Disc, self start variant price is revised from Rs 72,950 to Rs 73,400. Price revision is at 450 bucks for both variants.
      Glamour drum brake variant take entry price point upto Rs 71,900 from 71k. The disc brake variant now costs Rs 75,400, up from Rs 74,500. The more recently launched Glamour Blaze was introduced in October at a price of Rs 72,200. The Blaze drum variant now costs Rs 73,100, and the disc brake variant Rs 76,600. All Glamour variants are now costlier by 900 bucks.
      Hero MotoCorp
      Jan-21
      Ex-sh

      Motorcycles
      New Price
      Old Price
      Diff
      Xtreme 160R Drum
      1,03,900
      1,02,000
      1,900
      Xtreme 160R Disc
      1,06,950
      1,05,050
      1,900
      Xpulse 200
      1,15,230
      1,13,730
      1,500
      Glamour Drum
      71,900
      71,000
      900
      Glamour Disc
      75,400
      74,500
      900
      Glamour Blaze Drum
      73,100
      72,200
      900
      Glamour Blaze Disc
      76,600
      NA
      –
      Splendor iSmart Drum
      66,500
      65,950
      550
      Splendor iSmart Disc
      68,700
      68,150
      550
      Passion Pro Drum
      67,400
      66,500
      900
      Passion Pro Disc
      69,600
      68,700
      900
      Splendor Plus Kick Start
      61,785
      60,960
      825
      Splendor Plus Self Start
      64,085
      63,260
      825
      Splendor Plus i3S
      65,295
      64,470
      825
      Splendor Plus Black Accent
      65,295
      64,470
      825
      HF Deluxe Spoke Wheel
      50,200
      48,950
      1,250
      HF Deluxe Kick Start
      51,200
      49,950
      1,250
      HF Deluxe Self Start
      59,900
      58,600
      1,300
      HF Deluxe Self Start i3S
      61,225
      59,800
      1,425
      HF Deluxe Self Start i3S Black
      60,225
      NA
      –
      Super Splendor Drum
      69,900
      69,450
      450
      Super Splendor Disc
      73,400
      72,950
      450
      Scooters

      Destini 125 Drum
      66,960
      66,310
      650
      Destini 125 Disc
      70,450
      69,700
      750
      Maestro 125 Drum
      69,250
      69,250
      0
      Maestro 125 Disc
      71,450
      71,450
      0
      Maestro 125 Stealth
      72,950
      72,950
      0
      Maestro 110 VX
      61,950
      61,450
      500
      Maestro 110 ZX
      63,450
      62,950
      500
      Pleasure Plus LX
      57,300
      56,800
      500
      Pleasure Plus VX
      59,950
      58,950
      1,000
      Pleasure Plus ZX Platinum
      61,950
      60,950
      1,000
      In October 2020, HF Deluxe variants were priced as follows. Drum, kick start/spoke wheel at Rs 48,950; Drum kick start at Rs 49,950; Drum self start at Rs 58,475; Drum, self start at Rs 58,600; and Drum, self start i3s at Rs 59,800. Variant prices for MY21 bikes are revised at Rs 50,200, Rs 51,200, Rs 59,900, Rs 60,025, and Rs 61,225. Price revision across the HF Deluxe lineup ranges from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,425.
      2021 Hero MotorCorp scooter prices
      As with motorcycles, scooter prices are up too. Destini 125 drum brake price is revised to Rs 66,960 from Rs 66,310, and disc brake variant is up at Rs 70,450 from Rs 69,700. Price hike is at 650 bucks, and 750 bucks, respectively.
      Hero MotoCorp Scooter Price List Jan 2021 – Ex-sh, Delhi
      Maestro Edge 110 Drum brake with alloy wheel, and alloy wheel FI ZX are both costlier by 500 bucks at Rs 61,950, and Rs 63,450, respectively. Maestro Edge 125cc Self Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel – Fi variant is now available for Rs 69,250; Self Start Disc Brake Alloy Wheel – Fi variant for Rs ` 71,450; and Stealth – Self Start Disc Brake Alloy Wheel – Fi variant for Rs 72,950.
      Pleasure Plus Drum brake, sheet metal wheel variant Price is revised from Rs 56,800 to Rs 57,300. And Drum brake, alloy wheel variant from Rs 58,950 to Rs 59,950. That’s a price revision of Rs 500, and Rs 1,000, respectively. 2021 Pleasure Platinum (ZX) self start, drum brae with alloy wheel variant is listed at a price of Rs 61,950. More

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      2022 KTM Duke 390 Patent Images Leak – Gets Radar Based Cruiser Control

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      2022 KTM Duke 390. Image – RideApart
      The next generation KTM 390 Duke is set to be one of the first products in its segment to offer radar-based cruise control

      Transfer of technologies from passenger cars to motorcycles is not a new trend. Over the past few decades, a number of features, especially electronic systems, originated in four wheelers and eventually found their way on to motorcycles.
      The ongoing push to make the cars semi- or fully autonomous is also bound to have some rub off on the two wheeler segment. The radar-based cruise control system which has started cropping up on high-end motorcycles is just the beginning.
      KTM 390 Duke with radar technology
      KTM has a reputation for bringing premium features to the medium and compact displacement segment. The current KTM 390 Duke packs in full LED headlight, colour TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, WP suspension, slipper and assist clutch, dual-channel ABS, and so on.
      So, the emergence of a patent application showing radar technology on what appears to be the next gen 390 Duke platform does not come as a surprise to us. KTM is close to bringing the radar-based advanced rider assistance system technology into production with its new 1290 Adventure.
      2022 KTM Duke 390 Leaked Patent Image – 1
      The patent filing represents a simpler version that could go into the brand’s popular medium displacement motorcycles. The patent filing proposes three solutions for the front-mounted radar module, all embedded into the headlight system.
      The first design has the radar sensor mounted lower in the headlight cluster, just below the heat sink while the second one features the sensor above the heat sink. The former would be ideal for an adventure tourer with a tall ride height while the latter would be more suitable for lower riding road bikes where a higher mounting point within the headlamp cowl would make for a better angle for the radar.
      2022 KTM Duke 390 Leaked Patent Image – 2
      The third option represents a Husqvrana-style circular headlamp with the radar module located in the center. This indicates that the technology will also be available on future iterations of Husqvarna road bikes like Vitpilen and Svartpilen.
      The application
      The radar modules, depending on the number and location, have multiple applications on a motorcycle. The obvious use of front-mounted radar module is adaptive cruise console and emergency brake assist. Higher end models usually also employ a rear-mounted unit which facilitates features like rear collision warning, blind spot detection etc.
      2022 KTM Duke 390 Leaked Patent Image – 3
      However, in the interest of keeping costs low, the smaller Duke is expected to be equipped only with the front module. It is to be noted that the radar-based assistance systems would also need IMU (Inertial Measurement Sensor) to function safely.
      KTM 390 Duke Supermoto variant in the making?
      The sketch of the motorcycle used to illustrate the radar technology in the patent filing appears to be a variant of the next generation 390 Duke. The sketch represents updated trellis frame with new rear sub-frame and spoke wheels. While one shouldn’t read too much into the patent sketch which is usually used only for representative purposes, it does add some gravity to the claims that a supermoto variant of the 390 Duke is in the pipeline. More

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      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter Spied – Bajaj Chetak Rival Detailed

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      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter
      The Suzuki Burgman electric scooter eschews on the exhaust canister but gains an addition shock absorber at the rear

      Suzuki Burgman electric scooter has been doing trial runs in public without camouflage for a few weeks now, and it has been caught on tape up close. Latest spy shots and video are credit to automotive enthusiast Abhishak Mann, who shared them on Rushlane Spylane Facebook group.
      Suzuki Burgman electric
      Touted to be Suzuki’s first EV in our market, the scooter carries forward the IC-engined model’s styling but things under the skin are significantly different. Last year, Suzuki made its intention of venturing into the promising electric scooter segment clear. The Burgman electric, going by the state of the prototypes, is on track to be introduced sometime later this year.
      Apart from the new dual-tone colour theme, the obvious difference between the IC-engine model and the electric one is the addition of another shock absorber at the rear to handle the extra weight. Detailed specifications are still under wraps but we expect the motor to be >permanent magnet synchronous unit (AC) mounted close to the vehicle’s center of gravity.
      The motor is likely to employ a belt drive and is estimated to have a power output of 5-6 kW. The Suzuki Burgman electric is expected to be equipped with a lithium-ion battery with an estimated range of 100 to 120 km. The scooter will receive FAME-II subsidy just like its rivals.
      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter
      Equipment
      Being a premium offering, the Suzuki Burgman electric will come with a comprehensive array of features. For starters, just like its IC-engined sibling, the EV is equipped with front disc brake, a fully digital instrument console, alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. We can expect the Suzuki electric scooter to come with smartphone connectivity and a dedicated app.
      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter
      The prototypes spotted so far have been featuring halogen headlamp with LED DRLs while the petrol model which is currently on sale is offered with full LED setup. It remains to be seen if it is a cost cutting measure or the final production-ready version will get LED headlights.
      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter
      When it comes to performance, we expect the Suzuki Burgman electric to have a top-speed of around 80 kmph with a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of under 4 seconds. In other words, the performance will be on par with its primary rivals.
      Design
      The Burgman’s imposing presence and a comfortable setup for long commute would give it an edge over the competition. The maxi-scooter body style dwarfs other premium electric scooters in the market like the Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak. The design highlights include a massive front apron with prominent headlamp, generously proportioned seat, alloy grab rail and smart-looking rear combination lights.
      2021 Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter
      The electric scooter market is getting more and more attention from mainstream OEMs and this year is set to witness significant activity in this space. With more people inclined towards personal mode of transport, the electric scooter segment is expected to receive a huge boost in appeal.
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      Michael Jordan's 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Is for Sale

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      A 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition, once owned by six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, is for sale.
      The SLR McLaren 722 Edition honors one of Stirling Moss’s wins in 1955 and has black wheels, a stiffer and lower suspension, added aero, carbon trim, and a more powerful supercharged V-8.
      It’s listed for $695,750 by Crave Luxury Auto in Houston, Texas.
      Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time (we won’t get into the MJ vs. LeBron debate), and the six-time NBA champion has owned some of the greatest cars as well. A handful of them were shown briefly in ESPN’s The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary about the final season of Jordan’s Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s. One of his cars, an SLR McLaren, which wasn’t shown in the series, is up for sale with just over 1000 miles.

      Crave Luxury Auto

      The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was a joint venture between McLaren’s Formula 1 team and Mercedes and was produced between 2003 and 2010. Jordan’s example is a 722 Edition, a limited edition introduced in 2006 that honors the late Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson’s victory in a 300 SLR with the starting number 722 at the Mille Miglia in 1955. It’s finished in Crystal Antimony Grey with black 19-inch wheels and has a stiffer suspension with a lower ride height plus larger front brakes and upgraded aero. There’s also red “722” badging and tinted head- and taillights, and the interior features carbon-fiber and Alcantara trim.

      Michael Jordan’s Cars in ESPN’s The Last Dance

      Michael Jordan’s Mercedes S600 Lorinser For Sale

      A supercharged 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 is under the hood. In the 722 Edition, it spits out 641 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque, increases of 24 horsepower and 30 pound-feet over the standard SLR’s supercharged eight-cylinder engine. At launch, Mercedes touted a 3.6-second sprint to 60 mph in the more powerful 722 Edition, though in our testing, a standard SLR clocked in at the same time and raced through the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 125 mph.

      Crave Luxury Auto

      An eBay auction for the car ended on January 3 without meeting the reserve; however, the selling dealer told Car and Driver that it’s going live on eBay again on January 4. The asking price is currently $695,750.

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      Kia's Ultra-Luxury Minivan Has Curtains and an Air Purifier

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      Kia revealed a new ultra-luxury version of its minivan for the Korean market.
      Called the Carnival Hi Limousine, it has a plush interior with special features including curtains and an air purifier.
      The Carnival should arrive in the U.S. as the 2022 Sedona, but it’s not likely to offer a special version like this.
      With #vanlife trending more than ever and luxury automakers like Lexus getting into the van game, it’s no wonder that Kia is going all-out for a new version of the Carnival (a.k.a. Sedona) minivan. The new ultra-luxury spinoff of the Korea-market Carnival is called the Hi Limousine, and we’re intrigued by its lounge-like interior with everything but the kitchen sink.

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      The Hi Limousine is based on the recently redesigned version of the van, and it has a high-roof setup and appears to have extra chrome trim on the outside. But the real treats are inside, as it features recliner-style second-row seats, privacy curtains for the rear windows, an air purifier, entertainment screens, and even an LED lamp on the ceiling that’s meant to mimic a skylight.

      Kia

      When the Carnival eventually makes its way to the States as the new-generation 2022 Kia Sedona, we probably won’t get most of these niceties. But the recliner-style captain’s chairs are possible, as the current-generation Sedona offered them as an option on the top trim level in the past (the lounge seats disappeared from the U.S.-market van after the 2018 model year).
      Even if Kia did offer such a van in the U.S., we can’t imagine too many American van shoppers would splurge for the full Hi Limousine package, which starts at the equivalent of around $56,000 in Korea. But every now and then it’s fun to see a van that’s nicer than your living room.

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