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      Cyborg Electric Motorcycle Prices Revealed – Starts From Rs 1.15 Lakh

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      Cyborg Yoda Electric MotorcycleCyborg Yoda is an electric cruiser motorcycle while the Bob-E is India’s first Compact Sporty AI-Enabled electric dirt motorbikeIgnitron Motocorp Pvt. Ltd has unveiled prices of its new range of CYBORG Electric Motorcycles. These include the Yoda priced at Rs 1,84,999, the GT 120 that will carry a price tag of Rs 1,64,999 and the Bob-E at Rs 1,14,999.These prices are exclusive of various state subsidies. After subsidies, these motorcycles will be more affordable. Bookings for each of these three bikes are soon to be opened via the company website.Ignitron Motocorp is also in the process of setting up its sales and service networks across India and has tied up with various companies for roadside assistance and battery swapping stations which will also allow for charging on the go with ability to charge upto 50 percent in 30 minutes.CYBORG Electric MotorcyclesAll three electric motorcycles sport a unique design and styling. They come in with state of the art features and latest in AI enabled technology while they also sport a range of safety equipment.Cyborg Electric Motorcycle GT 120Cyborg Yoda is the first ‘Made-in-India’ electric motorcycle. It is presented in two colour options of Silver and Black and gets its power via a 3.24 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a range of 150 kms and top speed of 90 km/h.The Bob-E motorcycle comes in two colours of Black and Red. It gets a 2.88 kWh lithium ion battery offering a range of 110 kms and top speed of 85 km/h.The third bike from Cyborg the GT 120 gets colours of Black and Dark Purple. GT 120 gets its power via a 4.68 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a range of 180 kms and top speed of 125 km/h.Cyberg Yoda Electric MotorcycleFeaturesYoda and Bob-E get features that include geo locate and geo fencing along with battery status indicator, USB charging facilities and Bluetooth. It also gets keyless ignition with remote start and a digital instrument cluster. The battery is portable, swappable, is weather proof and touch safe. It can be charged upto 100 percent in 4-5 hours via a 15 amp home charger.The bikes receive three riding modes of Eco, Normal and Sport and come in with reverse mode and cruise control as part of its safety equipment. Suspension is via telescopic fork in the front and fully adjustable mono shock at the rear for a better riding experience.Cyborg electric motorcycle Bob-eCybrog GT120 comes in with a fixed battery which is weather proof and touch safe. It is capable of acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 2.5 seconds. Charging time is 4-5 hours via 15 AMP home charger.GT 120 is offered in three modes of Eco, Normal and Sport to suit the riding needs of each user. It gets features such as geo locate and geo fencing, USB charging and Bluetooth along with keyless ignition and a digital cluster.Cyborg Electric Motorcycles – SpecsReverse mode and parking assist are also a part of its features which comes in with multiple sounds. Suspension is via telescopic fork in the front and fully adjustable mono shock at the rear.The manufacturer has already commenced production of the electric motorbikes at its Manesar-based facility off Gurugram. Production capacities will be increased to 40,000 units in the 2022-23 fiscal. More

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      Honda Scrambler 250cc, 500cc Launch Planned – Royal Enfield Rival

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      Honda Scrambler 250cc RenderHonda new scrambler motorcycles will be based on Rebel platform and could borrow styling bits from CL Series bikesWith growing preference for scrambler motorcycles, Honda may be planning to aggressively target this space. It is rumoured that Honda may be working on at least two new scrambler motorcycles, a 250cc bike and its larger 500cc sibling. These will be based on Rebel 250 and Rebel 500, respectively.Honda 250cc, 500cc scrambler designHonda Rebel 250cc and 500cc were launched internationally in 2017. Since then, these have emerged as popular options in their respective segments. To reduce development and production cost, Honda may have plans to use the Rebel platform to launch its new scrambler motorcycles. These will be launched first in Honda’s home market Japan and other Asian countries.While the hardware for Honda 250cc / 500cc scrambler will come from Rebel bikes, design and styling will most likely be inspired from Honda CL Series bikes that were popular several decades earlier. CL Series styling has already been used with CB350 and CB350 RS. Some of the popular Honda CL series bikes launched during the 60s – 90s include Dream CL72 Scrambler, Dream CL250, Dream CL450 and CL400.Honda CL Series bikes were loved for their classic, minimalistic profile. Honda may be looking to recreate the magic once again with its new 250cc and 500cc scrambler motorcycles. Even when launched several years apart, Honda CL series bikes continued to have quite a few common features.Honda Scrambler 500cc RenderThese include round headlamp and rear view mirrors, twin pod instrument console, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, fork gaiters, tall and wide handlebar, flat seat design and wire spoke wheels. Honda CL series bikes made liberal use of chrome on the fenders, engine and exhaust. The dual under seat exhaust was a signature feature and its design continued to evolve over the years.Honda 250cc, 500cc scrambler specsEngine and most other hardware bits will be borrowed from Rebel 250 and Rebel 500. The smaller Rebel is powered by a 249cc DOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder motor that generates 26 ps of max power at 9,500 rpm and 22 Nm of peak torque at 7,750 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed transmission. Rebel 500 utilizes a 471cc motor that makes 46 ps at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm at 6,500 rpm.Features common to both Rebel bikes include 4-eye LED headlamp, LED turn signals and taillamp and LCD instrument meter packed in retro casing. Both bikes have disc brakes at front and rear. Suspension system comprises telescopic forks at front and swingarm type rear suspension.Honda Scrambler 250cc RenderIf launched in India, Honda’s new 250cc and 500cc scrambler motorcycles will primarily rival upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Earlier, prior to launch of CB350 in India, it was being speculated that Honda will launch either Rebel 300 or Rebel 500 to take on Royal Enfield. However, the company surprised everyone with H’ness CB350. Later, its scrambler version CB350RS was also added.Source More

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      Hero MotoCorp Electric Scooter Debut On 1st July – Under Vida Brand

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      Hero MotoCorp Electric Scooter – Under VIDA BrandProduction of the new e-scooter under the Vida branding will be conducted at the company’s Green manufacturing unit in Chittoor, IndiaAs the two wheeler segment moves from Petrol power to Electric in a very big way, Hero MotoCorp has announced its electric scooter initiative. The company has teased this upcoming model and showcased the new Vida brand ahead of its upcoming launch. The reason why Hero MotoCorp had to go in for new branding is due to the existence of the Hero Electric brand which resulted in a legal battle over its ownership.Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, posed against the backdrop of this new electric vehicle brand called ‘Vida’ along with the new logo to show its distinctive branding and revealed some details of this new electric scooter. This new scooter will be officially unveiled in India on 1st July 2022 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Dr. Brijmohan Lall, Chairman Emeritus of Hero MotoCorp.Hero Vida Electric ScooterThe new Hero e-scooter will be produced at the Hero MotoCorp Green manufacturing plant in Chittoor, India. It will be unveiled on 1st July 2022 with deliveries to commence from later this year. A pre-production prototype was teased last year, to mark the company’s 10th anniversary.The unveiling event of the new ‘Vida’ brand was attended by global leaders, senior government representatives and diplomatic corps in the UAE along with policy makers and stakeholders of Hero MotoCorp that included their Board of Directors, senior employees and also the company’s distributors and supply chain partners.Hero MotoCorp Vida ElectricMore DetailsThe new electric scooter was showcased in an un-camouflaged format and sported a white colour scheme. It was seen with 12 inch front and 10 inch rear black alloy wheels and a long split seat. The pillion seat is detachable which allows the upcoming scooter to be used for last mile deliveries. It also sports a flyscreen and curved body works while it gets sporty accents on its handle bar, side and rear fender and floor board.Once launched, the new e-scooter from Hero MotoCorp will rival the Ola S1, Simple One, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, and Ather 450X in its segment. It will also rival a range of electric scooters from Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ampere, etc. The upcoming Hero MotoCorp electric scooter is expected to be priced competitively so as to take on these rivals and could be priced under Rs 1 lakh.Hero MotoCorp’s Global Sustainability FundDr Pawan Munjal has also announced a US$100 Million Global Sustainability Fund. This fund will be directed towards establishing global partnerships, spearheaded by BML Munjal University (BMU) and Hero MotoCorp. It will go a long way to offer impetus to over 10,000 entrepreneurs on ESG solutions that will in turn have a positive impact on the planet.Hero MotoCorp has also signed an agreement with Taiwanese company Gogoro for battery swapping technology. The company plans a wide range of premium products and is also working on battery powered motorcycles as well. More

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      2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter Debuts With Two New Colour Options

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      2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc ScooterYamaha 50cc scooters such as Vino, Jog and Gear are available only in select markets such as JapanManufacturers design products in line with specific needs, tastes and preferences of a particular region. A perfect example is Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter, which demonstrates the Japanese fascination with all thigs small and super cute. In its 2022 update, the scooter gets two new colour options of Bonnie Blue and Matt Armoured Green Metallic.Yamaha Vino 2022 new coloursNew Bonnie Blue colour option has a retro feel to it, which compliments the scooter’s classic design. It is essentially a dual-tone colour theme of light blue and ivory white in glossy finish. Blue shade has been used around the headlamp cowl, front fender, instrument console and side panels. A third shade, tan-brown, can be seen on the handle grips, floorboard and seat cover.The tan-brown shade helps keep focus on the core colour theme of blue and ivory white. It’s a delicate colour theme, which could have lost its beauty if combined with the usual black coloured seat and handle grips. Even ivory white seats and handgrips would have worked great for this colour theme.Second colour option utilizes a mix of dark green and black with white highlights. Much of the body panels have a dark green shade, while headlamp cowl and front fender have glossy black paint. Twin white strips can be seen on the front fascia and side panels. Seat and handle grips have the standard black shade whereas the floorboard area gets a light grey colour.2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter DebutsWith these new shades, there are now a total of six colour options for Yamaha Vino scooter. The earlier colour options of Fighting Red, Virgin Beige, Mahogany Brown Metallic and Graphite Black have been retained as is.No other updatesApart from new colour options, there are no other changes to Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter. It continues with its retro profile, evident in features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, large rounded fender and curvy side panels. Vino has an antique-looking instrument console loved by retro enthusiasts.Other key features include open storage pocket at front, foldable hook, dedicated glove box with built-in accessory pocket, decent sized under seat storage and rear wheel brake lock. Suspension system comprises a telescopic unit at front and swingarm rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends.2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter DebutsYamaha Vino is powered by a 49cc engine that generates 4.5 ps of max power at 8,000 rpm and 4.1 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The scooter has idling stop system, which saves fuel by stopping the engine at brief halts such as traffic signals.A 50cc scooter is supposed to be cheap, but in Japan Yamaha Vino starts at 203,500 yen. This is approximately Rs 1.33 lakh. 50cc scooters have limited scope in Indian market and are unlikely to be launched here. More

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      Joy Electric Scooter, Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022 – 4,450 TWs Sold

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      Joy Electric ScooterWardWizard Joy e-bike sales in February 2022 is its highest to dateWardWizard Joy e-bike has had a tremendous February 2022. Sales touched the 4,450 unit mark. For the electric two-wheeler manufacturer, February 2022 sales performance goes down in history as the highest ever sales in any month to date.Sales has benefited from the brand’s strong product portfolio. This includes three new high-speed electric scooters, and a fleet management vehicle. A year earlier, the sales scenario looked very different for e-bike.At the time, the company reported sales of 320 units. Sales was even better than that reported in January 2022. MoM sales growth stood at 12.62 percent, up from 3,951 units sold in January 2022. .2022 sales growthLooking at the way 2022 has started, WardWizard has set itself up for a busy one. In the first two months itself, Joy e-bike sales have surpassed the 8.3k unit mark. Electric two-wheeler companies have in recent months reported improved sales.Joy e-bike sales Feb 2022Of course these numbers are still small in terms of sales volume but it surely is a better time to do business than ever before. So, while total sales of electric scooters is still a lowball figure in the larger scheme of things, these numbers surely are growing.With the electric scooter space filling up fast, the quest to reach the top has ensured competition is rife. In a few short years, the electric two-wheeler space has seen an endless number of new companies enter the space.With new entrants building a name step by step, the industry is expected to get even more crowded when mainstream manufacturers play a more active part in electric two wheeler development and sales. Until then, new businesses continue to make the most of the growth wagon and tap into the current increase in demand for electric scooters.High-speed e-scootersAs FY22 comes to an end, the company reports sales has surpassed the 25k mark at 25,777 units. WardWizard is keen eyed to hit its annual target basis consistent rise in demand for its e2Ws.Sheetal Bhalerao, Chief Operations Officer, WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd, said, “With the launch of two new high-speed e-scooters and a fleet management vehicle, the Joy e-bike has become one of the most preferred EV brands in the country and this makes us immensely proud and responsible.The overwhelming response across the country has helped us in achieving a new sales record in February. As the fastest-growing EV brand, we are focused on bringing advanced products and expanding the touchpoints to strengthen our market presence. For us, the EV revolution is a mission, and we endeavour to provide quality products to our valuable customers.” More

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      Dozens of Hyundai and Kia EVs Coming by 2030, Including Pickups

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      Hyundai says it will launch 11 new electric models by 2030, including a model in a new vehicle segment that it doesn’t currently compete in—we don’t know which segment that is yet.Genesis will gain six new models by 2030: two passenger cars and four SUVs.Kia will sell 14 EVs by 2027 with plans for two electric pickup trucks, although not all of these new EVs from Hyundai and Kia are destined to reach the U.S. market.Sales of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6—the first dedicated ground-up electric vehicles from the two Korean automakers—are underway, but the snazzy new models are just the beginning. This week, Hyundai and Kia announced updated plans for the coming decade, including a slew of electric vehicles in new market segments.

      Hyundai Prophecy concept.
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      By 2030, Hyundai will launch 11 new EVs: three sedans, six SUVs, and a light commercial vehicle. Hyundai also says there will be “one new type model” but didn’t go into specifics—this could be anything from an electric version of the Santa Cruz pickup to a tiny electric pod like the Renault Twizy. One of the sedans will be the Ioniq 6, which will take inspiration from the Prophecy concept and go on sale this year, while one of the SUVs will be the production version of the Ioniq 7 concept, reaching showrooms in 2024. These are presumably global plans, so the timing and model lineup for the U.S. is likely to be different.Hyundai’s luxury arm Genesis will add six new models in the next eight years—two “passenger cars,” with Genesis not specifying that these will be sedans, and four SUVs. The first SUV will be the Electrified GV70 launching this year, and starting in 2025, every new Genesis will be electrified.

      Kia EV9 concept.
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      Kia meanwhile will release two EVs a year as it completes a lineup of 14 electric vehicles by 2027. There will be two electric pickup trucks—Kia describes one as a “dedicated” EV pickup and one as a “strategic model for emerging markets,” meaning the latter likely won’t reach American shores. Kia will also launch an entry-level EV, while the EV9, previewed by a concept last year, is still set for a 2023 introduction. The EV9 will be the first Kia to be equipped with the company’s AutoMode autonomous driving system, which Kia says will be available on all new models launched in major markets by 2026.After the 576-hp EV6 GT, Kia plans to expand the high-performance GT lineup to all models of its upcoming electric lineup. Kia also aims to become a market leader in purpose-built vehicles, starting with a model called the Niro Plus later this year. Based on the new generation of the Niro SUV, the Plus will be optimized for taxi and ride-hailing services. In 2025, Kia says it will launch its first dedicated purpose-built vehicle riding on a skateboard EV platform, described as “medium sized,” before expanding the lineup to all sizes for vehicles, which can act as “an alternative to public transportation or even be used as mobile offices.”

      Hyundai says it is targeting global EV sales of nearly 1.9 million units annually by 2030 and a 7 percent market share for EVs. Kia says it is aiming for sales of 1.2 million EVs in 2030 and predicts 80 percent of its EV sales will come from Korea, China, Europe, and North America, with EVs representing a 45 percent share of Kia sales in these regions. Hyundai also says it will create an Integrated Modular Architecture as an evolution of the E-GMP platform underpinning the Ioniq 5, EV6, and Genesis GV60, which will standardize the battery systems and motors along with the chassis for future EVs.
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      1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      It was colloquially known as “the bathtub.” Accurate, but that nickname doesn’t begin to convey the joy that the Porsche 356 was to drive.This 1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Super, currently up for auction on the Bring a Trailer website, can be expected to sell in six-figure territory.How much, we won’t know until the auction ends on Sunday, March 6, but as of March 3 bidding had reached $50,000.Driving a car with just 75 horsepower might not sound enthralling, but several thousand owners of Porche 356s would no doubt beg to differ. Early-generation Porsches like this 356B coupe, currently on offer at Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—are coveted, collected, and costly. When they’re in great shape, like this ivory-over-red 356B 1600 Super, they can fetch well over $100,000. And consider that this model is in the middle of the range; the rarest high-performance 356 Carreras have been known to go for several hundred thousand dollars.

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      It’s not rarity, though, that drives the prices of these so-called bathtub Porsches—nicknamed because, well, they look like upside-down bathtubs. Some Porsche experts estimate there could be 20,000 or more of them still in existence. It’s that they were and remain a pleasure to drive. They’re light, nimble and comfortable—equal part grand touring car and sports car, which is something we say about today’s 911. We stated that same thing back when this car was new, too, in a road test of a 356B coupe virtually identical to this one in our October 1963 print issue. We called it a luxurious “businessman’s express” that “also does everything most sports cars try to do.” We declared it “an incomparable car in the literal sense; there’s nothing like it at any price.”

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      The 356 line started life in 1948 and evolved through six generations—though some were closer to facelifts—with many design changes and mechanical upgrades along the way. Convertible, notchback coupe, and Speedster models were added through the years. The final 356C (basically a 356B with the addition of four-wheel disc brakes) was built in 1965. The 356B for sale here is a 1600 Super, which was the GTS of its day: a higher-performing version of the standard model. The Super’s 75-hp, 1582-cc flat-four is a souped-up version of the base car’s 60-hp engine. That doesn’t sound like much of an improvement, but it represents a horsepower increase of 25 percent. Though its zero-to-60-mph time of 12.8 seconds was hardly fast even by 1963 standards—remember, this was the dawn of the muscle-car era—what it lacked in straight-line speed it more than made up for in agility. This was a car that loved to play on serpentine roads. It was also happy cruising American interstates; after all, it had been raised in the land of the wide-open autobahn.

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      The seller of this 356B reports that it was purchased by his father in 1998. The car came from the factory in this same ivory color and was repainted in 1999; the luscious red interior was redone at that time. It’s powered by a numbers-matching engine, which means it still has its original powerplant under the rear deck. The engine was removed earlier this year for service and replacement of its rear main oil seal. This car’s body was supplied to Porsche by Karosseriewerk Reutter, as the gold badge on its right front fender attests. (Porsche purchased Reutter in 1963.) The only modification made to this car is a set of aftermarket Koni shock absorbers—an upgrade made to many a sporty European sports sedan or sports car in the 1960s. The 1600 Super for sale here comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming that its VIN, paint and interior colors, and engine and transmission identification numbers are correct. The photos confirm the rest: that this is one beautiful bathtub. As of Thursday, March 3, bidding stood at $50,000, and the auction ends on Sunday, March 6.

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      Yamaha MT15 Discontinued – New Version Launch Soon

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      2022 Yamaha MT15 image for reference.2022 Yamaha MT15 will continue to rival the likes of KTM 125 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS200After R15, Yamaha will be introducing significant changes to its popular hyper-naked MT15 bike. Updated MT15 is expected to be launched soon, possibly next month. Ahead of that, the existing MT15 has been discontinued. From selling an average of 5k units per month, sales of MT15 dropped to just 17 units in Jan 2022. This is likely in anticipation of the updated variant.It has been reported that production of current version of the bike has been stopped and the company has started manufacturing the updated MT15. Yamaha operates three plants in India, located in Faridabad (Haryana), Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu). These cater to both domestic and international markets.Updated Yamaha MT15 styling2022 version of MT15 will pack in a number of changes including visual and mechanical updates. MT15 already has a smashing profile, something that kind of limits the quantum of visual changes that can be introduced for the bike. The current look and feel of the bike has been achieved over a period of several years.Some key features include an aggressive front fascia, bi-functional LED headlight, wide handlebar, sporty rear-view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, prominent engine guard, radiator side fins, short rising tail and compact upswept exhaust. It remains to be seen if Yamaha chooses to experiment or continues with the current styling.2022 Yamaha MT15 International SpecScope for cosmetic enhancements exists more in the form of new graphics and colour options. The current model is available in Metallic Black, Dark Matt Blue, Ice Fluo-Vermillion and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition.Updated Yamaha MT15 new featuresA key update for MT15 could be USD front forks. A number of users have requested this feature and it has already been introduced with R15. Both bikes have the same platform, so introducing USD forks for MT15 shouldn’t be much of a problem. The only thing is that price may have to be increased to accommodate such updates.If MT15 gets USD forks, it could be offered in sporty golden finish. That will definitely make the bike a lot more fun on the streets. In its current form, the bike is offered with standard telescopic forks at front. Rear linked-type monocross suspension will be same as earlier.Another key update could be dual-channel ABS. The existing model is offered with single-channel ABS. Braking system will be same as earlier, 282mm disc at front and 220mm disc at rear. The bike has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 100/80 front and 140/70 rear tubeless tyres.2022 MT15 could also get a revised LCD instrument console with Bluetooth-based connectivity features. Just like R15 V4, users will be able to access the connectivity features via Yamaha’s Y-Connect app. Other possibilities for MT15 include quick-shifter and traction control system.Engine will be same as current model, a 155cc liquid cooled, 4-valve unit that makes 18.5 ps of max power at 10,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 8,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike is equipped with advanced features such as variable valve actuation (VVA) and assist and slipper clutch.Source More