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      KTM 250 ADV Vs New Suzuki V Strom SX, Benelli TRK 251 – Comparison

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      While KTM 250 Adventure offers the best performance, Suzuki V-Strom SX offers the best equipment at the lowest priceNew Suzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADV MotorcycleThe entry-level adventure motorcycle segment has witnessed a boom in recent past with many manufacturers bringing exciting new products to this category. The latest one is Suzuki V-Strom which is the brand’s entry-level ADV slotted below V-Strom 650. It goes up against other 250cc adventure tourers like KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251.Other than cubic capacity of their engines, all three bikes share many similarities and ought to be compared with each other. Let us check out how the latest entrant stack up against its well established rivals in terms of specs, features and price, at least on paper.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251 – DimensionsStarting with its dimensions, V-Strom SX is around 10 kilos lighter than its KTM counterpart at 167kg. However, TRK 251 is the lightest in this space with a kerb weight of 165kg. Suzuki outshines others in terms of ground clearance with 205mm. Benelli offers the most accessible seat of 800mm in comparison to KTM and Suzuki with saddle heights of 855mm and 835mm respectively.V-Strom also trumps others as far as length, height and wheelbase are concerned. KM is the widest of the lot at 900mm. On the other hand, Benelli gets a class-leading fuel tank capacity of 18 litres. In comparison, V-Strom only gets a 12-litre tank.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251FeaturesSuzuki is the clear winner here with plenty of bells and whistles at its disposal. All three bikes are laced with common features like LED taillights, LED DRLs, a digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS. However, Suzuki nails it with features like mobile app connectivity, in-built navigation, LED headlamp and a Bluetooth charging port.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251In terms of hardware, KTM 250 Adventure gets the best equipment with upside-down forks and rear mono-shock both sourced from WP Apex. All three bikes get single disc brakes at both ends, although size of rotors on V-Strom hasn’t been specified by Suzuki yet. While KTM and Suzuki ride on a larger 19-inch alloy in front, Benelli makes do with a 17-inch unit.Engine Specs and PriceAll three motorcycles are powered by a single-cylinder engine with almost an exact cubic capacity of 249cc. However, while Suzuki and Benelli are air-/oil-cooled motors, KTM is a liquid-cooled mill and hence produces the maximum output among the three models. TRK 251 and V-Strom SX are closely matched to each other as far output figures are concerned. All three bikes are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.Suzuki V Strom SX vs KTM 250 ADV vs Benelli TRK 251Suzuki V-Strom SX is clearly the most affordable bike at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom) in this category and by a fair margin. It is followed by KTM and Benelli with respective prices of Rs 2.35 lakh and Rs 2.59 lakh (both ex-showroom). More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 New Green Colour – First Look Walkaround

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      Earlier, Royal Enfield also added a new red colour option to the base Redditch variant of new-gen Classic 350 after its launchNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Matte Green ColourA couple of days back it was reported that Royal Enfield will be introducing a new colour option to Meteor 350. It seems that the company plans to add more than one new paint scheme to the retro cruiser’s colour palette. Earlier, there was a new blue colour option spied at a dealership yard.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball Green ColourNow, a unit of Meteor 350 wrapped under green paint has been spotted in a Royal Enfield dealership. Like the previous blue colour option spied, this new green shade will also be available in the base Fireball variant. However, the upcoming green shade is expected to come with a matte finish.RE Meteor Fireball variant is currently available in two shades- yellow and red. Other than this, Meteor 350 is offered in two other trims namely Stellar and Supernova which is available in Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Matte Black, Brown and dual-tone blue colour options. We do not expect any other updates on the cruiser apart from the added colour options.The bike seen in the latest walkaround video, looks very familiar to the current Meteor 350 except for a bottle green fuel tank with a matte finish. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below, credit to Namaste Wheels.[embedded content][embedded content]It gets an all-black theme on its side panels, front and rear fenders, exhaust tailpipe and muffler, alloy wheels running gear and all its internals giving it a nice dual-tone theme to the overall appearance of the motorcycle.Meteor 350- Features & SpecsIn terms of features, Meteor gets a semi-digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. In addition, the cruiser also receives a USB charging port, a halogen headlight with a circular LED DRL and an LED taillight. Coming to engine spec, Meteor 350 is powered by a 349cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, long-stroke motor which is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.This powertrain is capable of dishing out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. Coming to hardware, Meteor is underpinned by a dual-cradle frame which is suspended on telescopic forks upfront and twin shock absorbers. Braking duties are handled by single 300mm and 270mm discs at front and rear respectively which are aided by a dual-channel ABS.Upcoming Royal Enfield ModelsAt least two more models based on the J-series platform are currently under development- Hunter 350 and new-gen Bullet 350. Both these upcoming motorcycles were spotted testing together recently. While Hunter is expected to be launched in the market later this year, new-gen Bullet 350 is expected to hit showrooms in 2023. Royal Enfield is also developing multiple new models on the 650cc platform. More

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      1991 BMW 325iX Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      • This 1991 BMW 325iX is one of very few seemingly rust-free examples we’ve seen in a long time.• All-wheel-drive E30s haven’t leapt in price the same way rear-wheel-drive variants have, and they’re more practical, too.• This clean example is for sale right now on Bring a Trailer, and the auction ends on April 11.

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      For some time now, the word has been out about BMW’s E30-generation 3-series, sold in the U.S. from 1984 to 1991, with prices steadily on the climb. Unmolested examples are hard to find, and it’s harder still to find a solid example of the much rarer all-wheel-drive version, which was sold in the U.S. from 1988 to 1991, the tail of the E30’s run. Despite commanding a $4400 premium when new, they tend to be cheaper than RWD cars in the used market.

      Why? Simple: You’d daily-drive any BMW 325, but you’d daily-drive an iX through anything—which is exactly why most 325ix cars currently for sale are pretty well weatherbeaten. Many were sold in the Northeast, where there’s lots of snow to be conquered, and the iX was an absolute monster at doing just that. Issue is, a lot of snow means a lot of road salt. And a lot of road salt means a lot of corrosion. This one escapes that, having spent its life in Seattle, Washington, since new. It got wet but not salty.

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      Leaning into the increased capability afforded by the all-wheel-drive system, the iX rode 0.8 inch higher than the regular 325, and thanks to its fender flares it was about a half an inch wider, too. There might be nothing that proves the effectiveness of that AWD system better than this video, shot at a tank proving ground (we’d really love to see a modern 330i xDrive pull off the same stunt).

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      The system was simple in principle: a transfer case mounted aft of the transmission used a viscous LSD to distribute power between front and rear wheels, with a nominal 37/63 bias standard (at the time BMW cared about retaining its rear-wheel-drive character). Torque distribution could vary between 10 and 100 percent as wheel slippage occurred. Another coupling worked the same way from right to left in the rear differential. Those couplings wear out over time, and at the time of this writing, commenters are currently awaiting proof of this one’s function. Otherwise, this 325iX has had a bunch of recent work done that’s said to include brakes, alternator, driveshaft, U-joints, and flex discs. That’s on top of a few inoffensive modifications that are well advised, like stainless brake lines and an upgraded shift mechanism.On top of that, 1991 was the last year of production, and it’s a five-speed. Over 31 years, 96,000 miles just isn’t a lot, especially considering the number that have more like 200,000 today. It does seem there may have been some front-end damage in the past, though nothing appears in the Carfax. And there are some scuffs and dings here and there, but maybe they’ll serve to keep the final price manageable . . . which is more important when you’re buying something that’s less of a collectible and more of something you’ll want to use without guilt. And if you do, you’ve got until Monday, April 11, to place your bid.

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      High MPG, Big Fun, Low Price: Window Shop with Car and Driver

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      Staring down fuel prices that seem to rise with every passing moment, even those of us blessed with corporate fuel cards are a bit spooked. Maybe fuel economy really does matter.But fun always matters. So, what’s a good fuel-efficient car that still packs some fun? That is the challenge of this week’s episode of the nearly weekly Window Shopping with Car and Driver. Join editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga as he tyrannically forces his underlings to choose cars available for under $25,000 that pack both stingy fuel economy and a few smiles into one compelling package.Be calm. No one picked a Miata. But three Hondas, a Nissan, and, naturally, a Cadillac were the uncovered gems in this mélange of Zoom-misery. This week’s starting grid includes something-something-something tech dude K.C. Colwell, yadda-yadda-yadda enthusiast Joey Capparella, new guy Greg Fink who is now in charge of yo hubbadah, and Road & Track’s senior hospitality hostess, John Pearley Huffman. It’s a riot of bad takes presented with the absolute confidence of lunatics.This isn’t entertainment aimed at a general audience. It’s a piece of show business honed and refined for the select and enlightened few. That being, people who like cars and have an Internet connection stable enough to watch a YouTube video. Market research tells us that is you.

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      Smart #1 Debuts As Electric Crossover For Europe and China

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      Smart has debuted its first crossover, called the #1, for the Chinese and European markets.The #1 is powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle good for 268 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque.A sleek design helps the #1 achieves between 260 and 273 miles of range on the European test cycle.Smart has been absent from the American market since 2019, the final model year for its puny EQ Fortwo. Now a joint-venture between Mercedes and Geely (which also owns Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus), the city car brand is still kicking in Europe and China, where it just released its first all-new product in years. Dubbed the #1, Smart’s latest creation is also its first SUV, a modern-looking electric crossover seeking to do battle with the Mini Countryman.

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      The #1 measures 168.1 inches long, around two inches shorter than the Countryman, but its electric powertrain allows it to have a wheelbase just over three inches longer than the Mini’s. Despite the diminutive footprint, the #1 still weighs 4012 pounds. That EV powertrain consists of a 66-kWh battery connected to a single electric motor on the rear axle providing 268 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. Smart claims a top speed of 112 mph and a range between 260 and 273 miles on Europe’s WLTP test cycle. The #1 can charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes on a DC super-fast charger, according to Smart.

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      The new Smart design language is clean and contemporary, with a smoothness reminiscent of a bar of soap. The sleek shape is enhanced by flush electric door handles and frameless doors. As is the trend these days, the #1 has a floating roof design, which echoes the color of the trim piece running below the doors, and full-width light bars front and rear. The Smart rides on 19-inch wheels, which are decked out in a checkered design for the Launch Edition.

      The interior features lots of brushed metal surfaces, continuing the two-tone color scheme from the exterior. There’s a sizable 12.8-inch infotainment screen and 9.2-inch digital gauge cluster, as well as ambient lighting and a glass roof. The #1 is expected to go on sale in China before it hits the European market, with no pricing details announced yet. While Smart sales never took off stateside, we wonder how the #1 would do in crossover-obsessed America, especially given that the “Smart car” retains fairly good brand recognition despite exiting the market three years ago.
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      2022 Yamaha XMax SP 300cc Scooter Debuts – More Sporty

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      Yamaha XMax 300SP gets a few subtle cosmetic updates over its standard counterpart to make it look sportierYamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterYamaha has launched a more premium SP variant of XMax 300 in Thailand. This top-end variant of the Maxi scooter has been priced at TBH 2,09,000 (approx. Rs 4.07 lakh) making it a fairly premium offering. This variant comes with significant cosmetic and functional upgrades over the standard model.For reference, Yamaha uses the SP moniker for its premium and high-performance variants of standard models. The Japanese brand has retained the sharp and aggressive styling of the standard XMax and spruced up its design by adding some funky details to its bodywork.Yamaha XMax 300SP- StylingFor starters, XMax 300SP gets a new grey paint scheme that mixes well with red accents and alloy wheels, thereby accentuating its sportiness. Further, the seat cover also gets contrast red stitching. Apart from these updates, the scooter remains identical to its regular twin. It dons the same muscular attire as the standard model with a heavily-faired front fascia featuring a twin-beam LED headlamp mounted on the front apron.Upfront, it gets a large windscreen on top thus providing an ADV-inspired look for its face. It gets a typical Maxi scooter styling with a spine running along the floorboard. It gets a wide single-piece step-up saddle with lumbar support for rider. Other visual highlights include split grab rails, split LED tail lights, a chunky side-slung exhaust canister and gold-anodised shock absorbers.Yamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterMechanical SpecsSpeaking of shock absorbers, Yamaha has replaced the standard units with fully adjustable rear shocks sourced from Ohlins. It gets the same pair on. It rides on the same 14-inch and 15-inch wheel front and rear setup while braking duties are carried out by disc brakes at both ends aided by ABS.Unfortunately, no changes have been made in the powertrain department to make it slightly sportier. XMax 300SP derives its energy from a 292cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder mill that pumps out 27.2 bhp and a peak torque of 29 Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a CVT gearbox. It also gets a sizable fuel tank capacity of 13 litres.Features on offerAs far as features go, XMax 300SP has been equipped with a 12V power socket, a smart key, all-LED lights and huge under-seat storage that can accommodate two full-face helmets. At 180kg, XMax 300 is a hefty scooter although it gets an accessible seat height of 795mm.Yamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterYamaha is unlikely to bring XMax 300 to India since at this price it will be only marginally more affordable than BMW C 400 GT. The Japanese brand offers the sporty Aerox 155 which is based on the same underpinnings as R15 and even borrows the same heart as the baby superbike. More

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      Honda Price Hike April 2022 – Activa, CB Shine, Livo, Dream

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      Honda has announced a price hike across some models in its motorcycle and scooter lineup from April 2022New Honda Activa 6GHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India Private Limited (HMSI) has announced a price hike across its lineup in the domestic market. The company cites a steep hike in prices of raw material and escalating fuel prices as reasons for this increase in prices. The price hike is effective from April 2022 and is from Rs 741 to Rs 1,371 depending on model.HMSI was the second best selling two wheeler maker in March 2022 after Hero MotoCorp. Sales stood at 3,09,549 units in the past month relating to a YoY de-growth of 21.64 percent over 3,95,037 units sold in March 2021. The Honda Activa contributed efficiently to these sales along with the CB Shine.Honda Activa Prices April 2022Starting with the Honda Activa 6G and Activa 125, price of the Activa 6G range is now available from Rs 71,432 onwards. Activa 125 is now priced from Rs 74,989 onwards. Activa 6G Standard, priced earlier at Rs 70,599 is now at Rs 71,432, a difference of Rs 833 or 1.187 percent.Honda Activa 6G Deluxe now sports a higher price tag of Rs 72,345, up from Rs 73,177 while Activa 125 Drum is higher by Rs 741 to Rs 74,898. Honda Activa 125 Drum Alloy now gets a higher price tag of Rs 78,657 while the Disc variant is at Rs 82,162, higher by Rs 822 over the earlier price of Rs 81,280.Honda Prices April 2022There is also the Activa 125 LE Drum and LE Disc variants which are now priced at Rs 79,657 and Rs 83,162 respectively. This price hike does not bring with it any styling or mechanical changes. The Activa 6G continues to be offered in the same 6 colour options while there are 5 colours being offered on the Activa 125. Honda had also filed a patent for a new scooter called Scoopy. Honda Shine, SP 125, Livo, and CD110 DreamWith effect from April 2022, Honda Shine, SP 125, Livo, and CD110 Dream also get price hikes. The CD 110 Dream Deluxe is now at Rs 69,251, higher by Rs 764 or 1.12 percent over an earlier pricing of Rs 68,487. The Honda Livo Drum variant gets its price increased by Rs 764 to Rs 73,938 while the Disc variant is now at Rs 77,938 as against an earlier price of Rs 77,174.Honda Shine Drum price has been increased by Rs 1,371 or 1.83 percent, the highest price hike for April 2022. The earlier pricing of Rs 74,943 has been increased to Rs 76,314 while the Disc variant is higher by 971 to Rs 80,314 from Rs 79,343. Honda SP125 Drum and Disc variants pricing has also been increased by Rs 820 and Rs 819 to Rs 81,407 and Rs 85,407 respectively.On the other hand, Honda has reduced the price of its Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade by Rs 10 lakhs. Launched at Rs 33 lakhs in 2021, the CBR1000RR-R now costs Rs 23.56 lakhs for the Black colour following the recent price reduction while Grand Prix Red is priced at Rs 24 lakhs. This reduced pricing allows the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade to compete equitably with rivals such as the Ducati Panigale V4 which is price at Rs 23.50 lakhs as well as with the Aprilia RSV4 that carries a price tag of Rs 23.69 lakhs. More

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      Jeep Reveals Cool Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, and Wrangler Concepts

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      Jeep revealed several off-road-ready concepts ahead of this year’s Easter Jeep Safari event.There’s a “bobbed” Gladiator pickup truck with a foot lobbed off its cargo box and a special hardtop roof.There’s also an assertive Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe with unique 20-inch wheels and chunky 33-inch tires. One of the best parts about owning a Jeep, specifically the Wrangler or Gladiator, is their inherently customizable nature. To showcase the huge selection of accessories as well as tease potential future models, the company revealed several cool and colorful concepts ahead of the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari, including a “bobbed” Gladiator and a plug-in-hybrid Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe.

      The annual Easter Jeep Safari event is held in Moab, Utah, and it draws in thousands of the brand’s fans and off-road enthusiasts alike. This year the crowd will be treated to a new crop of custom-built Jeeps, with more than a few featuring electrified powertrains. While the all-electric, manual-equipped Wrangler Magneto made an appearance at last year’s Easter Jeep Safari, the others are new and interesting in their own right.Gladiator “Bob” Concept
      This wild-looking concept started life as a Gladiator Rubicon, but it has received some not-so-subtle alterations. Its cargo bed has been shorted by 12 inches–a technique referred to as “bobbing”–which here shrinks the rear overhang and gives the truck a better departure angle. It also rides on a set of massive 40-inch tires with orange 20-inch beadlock wheels. Along with removing the doors, the B-pillars are gone, giving the interior a real open concept. The orange roof is another piece you won’t find on a regular Gladiator. Jeep says the design features a perforated hard top with canvas over the top that lets natural light shine through.Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe Concept
      This plug-in-hybrid Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe isn’t as ostentatious as some of the other concepts, but it boasts a distinctly assertive appearance. It wears a custom Industrial Blue paint color that’s nicely contrasted by its black-painted roof that’s actually made from a bedliner material. Completing the overlanding vibe are a roof rack, rock rails, upgraded lighting elements, and a sweet wheel-and-tire package. The unique 20-inch wheels are mounted on 33-inch mud-terrain tires underneath flared fenders. The Trailhawk also has an adjustable air suspension and a sway-bar-disconnect feature that help make it as capable as it is cool.Jeep ’41 Concept
      Jeep’s legacy is forever linked to the original military-spec Willys MB, and this ’41 concept based on a plug-in-hybrid Wrangler Willys 4xe is a fitting tribute. From its matte olive green paint job to its color-matched steel wheels to its stenciled graphics, the connection to the original is undeniable. We also love its half doors and steel bumpers, which include a Warn winch mounted up front. The ’41 concept is also equipped with 35-inch tires and a 2.0-inch lift kit. Inside, the military-grade aesthetic continues with a matte green bedliner material covering the floor and seats covered in canvas with digital camo inserts. Birdcage and D-Coder Concepts

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      To highlight some of the countless accessories available through Jeep Performance Parts (JPP), a Wrangler and Gladiator were transformed into concepts called the Birdcage and D-Coder. The Birdcage is pictured on the left in Eagle Brown paint and fitted with all sorts of heavy-duty off-road hardware, including 37-inch tires and what JPP says is the industry’s first 2.0-inch lift kit with Fox shocks that was specifically developed for the Wrangler 4xe’s plug-in-hybrid powertrain. The D-Coder is shown on the right in black, but most notable are the copious red-painted JPP add-ons. Essentially a rolling catalog, the list of parts ranges from tube doors to a three-piece modular front bumper to a snorkel air intake.
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