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    Hero Price List Sep 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Deluxe, Pleasure, Maestro, Destini

    Image – Satyam GuptaMost two-wheeler manufacturers have increased prices multiple times this year due to rising input costs
    India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has increased prices of its scooters and motorcycles at least three times this year. These were mostly due to increasing commodity prices.
    While manufacturers try to absorb much of the increased production cost, there comes a time when some of it has to be passed on to customers. In the latest round of price hike, Hero has increased prices by around Rs 3k. The new prices have been applicable from September 20th.
    Hero Motorcycles Price List Sep 2021
    India’s favourite commuter bike and the company’s top selling product, Splendor prices have been increased for select variants. For example, Splendor Plus Self/Drum/Alloy now costs Rs 67,160 as compared to Rs 66,050 earlier.
    Similarly, prices have been increased for Splendor iSmart Drum/Alloy, Splendor Plus 100 Million Edition, Splendor Plus Black and Accent Self/Drum/Alloy and Super Splendor variants. Overall, the Splendor range is costlier by up to Rs 1,700. Prices of select Splendor variants, especially the base-spec models, have not been increased.
    Hero Motorcycles Price List Sep 2021
    Other motorcycles that have become costlier include Xpulse 200, Xpulse 200T, and Xtreme 200S. Xpulse 200 and 200T have become costlier by Rs 2,350 each. New prices are Rs 1,23,150 and Rs 1,20,650, respectively. Hero Xtreme 200S now costs Rs 1,27,364, an increase of Rs 3,350. Prices of these three motorcycles were increased earlier this year in April as well. At that time, the price hike was Rs 3k for each of these motorcycles.

    Hero MotoCorp
    Sep-21

    No
    Motorcycles
    New Price, Ex-Delhi

    1
    Xtreme 160R Disc
    1,11,610

    2
    Xtreme 160R Double Disc
    1,14,660

    3
    Xtreme 160R 100M Edition
    1,16,460

    4
    Xtreme 200S
    1,27,364

    5
    Xpulse 200
    1,23,150

    6
    Xpulse 200T
    1,20,650

    7
    Glamour Drum
    75,900

    8
    Glamour Disc
    79,900

    9
    Glamour Blaze Drum
    76,900

    10
    Glamour Blaze Disc
    80,900

    11
    Glamour 100M Drum
    77,700

    12
    Glamour 100M Disc
    81,700

    13
    Glamour X-Tec Drum
    80,500

    14
    Glamour X-Tec Disc
    85,100

    15
    Splendor iSmart Drum
    69,650

    16
    Splendor iSmart Disc
    72,350

    17
    Passion Pro Drum
    70,375

    18
    Passion Pro Disc
    73,300

    19
    Passion Pro Drum 100M
    72,175

    20
    Passion Pro Disc 100M
    75,100

    21
    Splendor Plus Kick Start
    64,850

    22
    Splendor Plus Self Start
    67,160

    23
    Splendor Plus i3S
    68,360

    24
    Splendor Plus Black Accent
    68,860

    25
    Splendor Plus 100M
    70,710

    26
    HF Deluxe Spoke Wheel
    52,700

    27
    HF Deluxe Kick Start
    53,700

    28
    HF Deluxe Self Start
    61,900

    29
    HF Deluxe Self Start i3S Black
    62,500

    30
    HF Deluxe Self Start i3S
    63,400

    31
    Super Splendor Drum
    73,900

    32
    Super Splendor Disc
    77,600

    Hero will soon launch Xpulse with a new, more powerful 4-valve engine. The current unit has a 2-valve head setup. A 4-valve system improves combustion, thereby improving performance and torque output. Fuel efficiency can also be increased with a 4-valve engine. Xpulse 4V will also get cosmetic updates such as new colour options and graphics.
    In its current form, Xpulse is powered by a 200cc, oil cooled motor that makes 17.8 bhp at 8500 rpm and 16.45 Nm at 6500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. This engine is shared by Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200S.
    Hero Scooters Price List Sep 2021
    Hero Scooters Price List Sep 2021
    Hero Maestro Edge 110 prices have been increased in the range of Rs 1,349 to Rs 1,650. The 100 Million Edition now costs Rs 68,599. Hero Maestro Edge 125 prices have been increased in the range of Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,150. The highest price hike is for Maestro Edge 125 Alloy Disc Prismatic Plus Connected variant that now costs Rs 81,900.
    Destini 125 prices have been increased in the range of Rs 750 to Rs 1,200. Destini 125 Alloy Drum VX Platinum now costs Rs 75,900. Prices of Pleasure Plus are up by Rs 1,350 to Rs 1,450. Pleasure Plus Platinum Alloy Drum ZX variant is available at Rs 66,400.

    Hero MotoCorp
    Sep-21

    No
    Scooters
    New Price, Ex-Delhi

    1
    Destini 125 Drum
    70,400

    2
    Destini 125 Alloy
    73,950

    3
    Destini 125 Platinum
    75,900

    4
    Destini 125 100M
    75,500

    5
    Maestro 125 Drum
    73,450

    6
    Maestro 125 Disc
    77,900

    7
    Maestro Stealth Black
    76,750

    8
    Maestro 125 – Connected
    81,900

    9
    Maestro 110 VX
    65,900

    10
    Maestro 110 ZX
    66,900

    11
    Maestro 110 100M
    68,500

    12
    Pleasure Plus LX
    61,900

    13
    Pleasure Plus VX
    64,200

    14
    Pleasure Plus ZX Platinum
    66,400

    Recent price hike by Hero MotoCorp is unlikely to have any major impact on sales. The numbers are expected to be high during the peak festive season, just as it has been in previous years. More

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    Production of the 2022 Lucid Air EV Started Today

    Lucid Motors held a factory-commissioning ceremony in Casa Grande, Arizona, today to celebrate the start of production of the Lucid Air sedan.The first customer-quality cars were driven off the line, indicating the Lucid Air has received full EPA and FVMSS safety certification.Customer deliveries of the 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition are set to begin in late October, with other variants to follow.An excited group of Lucid Air Dream reservation holders, Lucid dignitaries, and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey were on hand today to watch the first customer-quality 2022 Lucid Air cars roll off the assembly line today. Analysts, investors, and members of the media, including Car and Driver, were also present. The move signifies that the Lucid Air sedan has received full FPA and FMVSS safety certification, and it paves the way for the first 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition customer deliveries in late October.Lucid’s facility, dubbed the Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-1), not only builds the cars themselves, but an adjoining Lucid Powertrain Manufacturing (LPM-1) facility also assembles major powertrain components such as the electric motors, power electronics, and battery packs. A Lucid representative told C/D that complete control over both powertrain design and manufacturing is one reason why the Dream Edition can produce as much as 1111 horsepower and deliver up to an EPA-certified 520 miles of driving range.

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    The limited production cap of the waitlisted Dream Edition is now set at 520 cars to celebrate that maximum range achievement, but the Casa Grande, Arizona, plant will also build the $139,000 Lucid Air Grand Touring. This model makes some 800 horsepower and has been certified to have a range of 516 miles when equipped with the standard 19-inch wheels and tires. Production of the lower-cost Touring and Pure models will follow after they receive their EPA certifications.

    Lucid Motors

    In 2023 the AMP-1 plant is set to begin production of an SUV that is known by the name Project Gravity. Little else has been made public, and a reservation portal for the SUV has not yet opened on the Lucid website. This delay seems like a strategic decision to allow the new AMP-1 plant to ramp up smoothly before a potentially higher-volume SUV is added to the production mix.

    Currently, Lucid has some 13,000 reservation holders. It will be interesting to see how that changes now that the plant is up and running. It’s common practice for high-end models to be produced first, so it will be interesting to see what happens once production of the $77,400 Lucid Air Pure gets underway. Production is an important milestone, and Lucid should be congratulated for this achievement. But the realities of sustained sales, delivery, build quality, and after-sale service are still big unknowns. These have proven to be challenging for all-new car companies, so let’s hope the Lucid Air sedan’s impressive power and range specs are harbingers of how the customer experience will pan out.
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    2023 Acura Integra Will Be a Swoopy Four-Door Hatchback

    Acura showed a teaser photo of the upcoming 2023 Integra.It will have a four-door hatchback design with a swoopy-looking rear end.The Integra is expected to go on sale sometime in 2022.The return of the Integra nameplate is perhaps the most exciting news for Acura fans in some time, and we now have an even more revealing look at this upcoming compact. A teaser photo confirms that the 2023 Integra will be offered as a four-door hatchback with a steeply sloped fastback profile at the rear.
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    Acura points out that this is similar to the original Integra, which was offered in two-door and four-door hatchback forms. But while the company hasn’t entirely ruled out the possibility of a sportier two-door Integra, as some enthusiasts are clamoring for, this four-door layout makes more sense for the entry-luxury compact segment in which this Acura will compete. It’s expected to line up against cars such as the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-class and CLA-class, all of which have four doors.

    Acura

    The new Integra’s looks are starting to congeal thanks to this photo and an earlier teaser showing the headlight and front end. We’re expecting the Integra to share its underpinnings and powertrains with the latest Honda Civic, with a possible Type S performance version likely using a version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four found in the Civic Type R hot hatchback.We look forward to hearing more official information from Acura in the coming months, as the Integra is scheduled to make its debut in 2022 and go on sale in the U.S. shortly thereafter.
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    No, EVs Won't Make American Roads Look like Cuba's in 20 Years

    Let me begin by saying that I generally respect the New York Times and still subscribe, even though they eviscerated their automotive section years ago—and with it the reviews I used to write there. But I harbor no ill will toward the Times, despite the fact that they no longer run Dodge Journey reviews that include ten Journey song references. So it brings me no joy to point out that the Times periodically embraces a premise that could only make sense in Manhattan, and even then only on certain blocks. Case in point: last week’s piece entitled “Rural America’s Roads Might Resemble Cuba’s in 20 Years.”If you’re thinking that means more palm trees, rum, and cigars for the back roads and byways of Kentucky, the subhead reads, “As the nation shifts to electric vehicles, picture well-kept but long-discontinued gas-powered pickups, especially in areas where charging stations may be sparse.” What’s this, you say? Well-kept pickup trucks that are 20 years old? Tell me more about how this could possibly come to pass. [image id=’0974c7bb-59a4-4a09-9837-f3fb108b3a16′ mediaId=’ea6a7194-ffa6-4707-97c6-ae00824083bd’ align=’center’ size=’medium’ share=’false’ caption=’How a well-kept but long-discontinued gas-powered pickup might look, in the future.’ expand=” crop=’original’][/image]Between the headline and a final paragraph that references Chumbawumba—a classic rhetorical technique—author Mike Seely lays out his argument. In 2018, Seely visited Cuba, where 1950s American cars were preserved out of necessity, thanks to embargoes imposed during the half-century regime of a Communist dictator. You can probably see where this is going, since gradual adoption of new powertrain technology is very similar to the Cuban Revolution. Anyway, Seely caught a ride in some old American car and the transmission crapped out, but two hours later it was fixed. And that, he says, would never happen in the U.S.A.: “In the States, a fix this quick would be possible only if a fully compatible transmission were lying around a given garage, ready to be installed at the drop of a hat (or transmission). Here, such a scenario would be highly uncommon—but it’s a different story in Cuba.” So . . . the rest of the world should punish us with intense embargoes for a few decades because then we’d get really good at fixing our cars in a timely fashion? No! That would be stupid. He’s just saying that we don’t have readily available parts or expertise to fix gas-powered cars right now. But we will, once nobody drives gas-powered cars. Just like Cuba, see? I know, it’s a real logic pretzel, and when you’re making that kind of case you’d better have solid sources to back you up. By which I mean, a bunch of randos.[composite mediaId=’ca078ce7-c78b-4efc-a94f-43dd126a3623′][/composite]For instance, I’m not going to buy into this argument unless I find out that the COO of a Honda dealership in Washington State harbors the vague idea that electric cars are bad for the environment, probably. Thankfully, Seely talked to Jason Courter, the COO of a Honda dealership in Washington State, who told him, “Some of the messaging behind electric is that it’s clean. But what did it take to build that battery? It still took factories, and it still took the mining, which, from everything I’ve read, is not the cleanest process.” People, he’s read about this, okay? He also informs us that charging an electric car takes longer than filling up a gas tank. Whoa—this guy knows a lot about electric cars. Honda must sell a lot of them!We also hear from Jorge Salazar-Carrillo, who is qualified to talk about electric cars because he is “a Cuban native and the director of Florida International University’s Economic Research Center.” He once took a “cumbersome” trip with a college professor (nerd alert!) in an unspecified electric car. ” ‘He had to calculate because there weren’t many electric stations,’ Mr. Salazar-Carrillo said, adding that a stop to charge took close to an hour.” Then we learn, from a scientist at the Department of Energy, that electric cars might not be that clean because electricity can be generated by coal-fired power plants. Just kidding! Not about the coal; about the scientist. That insight came from a guy who owns a scrap yard. [editoriallinks id=’a676326d-0306-4d77-b99b-23159047cfcb’ align=’left’][/editoriallinks]So, electric cars are bad for the environment, take a long time to charge, can’t go far, and there aren’t enough charging stations. Which obviously means that they’re going to dominate the U.S. market such that gas-powered vehicles are driven to extinction—this is a key point to understand. However, the pickup-driving hayseeds who live out in the far reaches of civilization, like Yonkers, won’t submit to this EV-ification of their beloved machines, even if they can buy 1000-horsepower Hummers and Ford F-150s that can provide backup power to their houses. So they’ll keep their old trucks and Mustangs and Honda Civics going, even if those vehicles are 20 years old! Just to put that in perspective, right now that would mean driving a car from the 2001 model year, a car so old that it might not have Apple CarPlay.Seely says that in 100 years, we’ll all have flying cars (ha ha!) but, “In the near future, however, things could get a little weird, with colonies of well-preserved F-150s rumbling around rural roads in search of an actual filling station while their electric counterparts are rejuvenated by an abundant supply of urban extension cords.” I hate to spoil the ice-pick headache inflicted by that paragraph, but Seely is absolutely right: In 20 years, some people will drive new cars and some will drive 20-year-old ones. I know this will be true in 20 years because it’s true now, and has been true since Carl Benz said, “I can’t believe this Patent Motorwagen is 20, but she’s still a beaut.” [image id=’2f995f8e-01e5-4afb-b5c7-bcf1aec820eb’ mediaId=’2e1daae5-6bef-4183-a9ad-b3ebaf115cfd’ align=’center’ size=’medium’ share=’false’ caption=’It was easy to find this rear window motor for my 28-year-old Bronco, but think how much easier it will be once more new cars are electric.’ expand=” crop=’original’][/image]If I want to see a “well-kept but long-discontinued gas-powered pickup,” I only need to go as far as my driveway and look at my 2003 Ram—miraculously still running, almost as if I could go to the local O’Reilly and buy any part I want. Ditto my 28-year-old Ford Bronco. That generation’s been out of production since 1996, but when I wanted to replace the tailgate window motor, the parts store had it within two hours. I admit I’ve never been to Cuba, but sounds like it works pretty similar there! I also have a plug-in 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, and indeed there’s little to no parts commonality between that and the Bronco and Ram. But not because the Pacifica is electrified—because it’s a different car. That’s how that works. I could explain how OEMs and the aftermarket still build new parts to support old vehicles, such that a “well-preserved F-150” can be easily kept on the road forever, no Cuban ingenuity required, but I probably need to go order something from the Dorman parts catalog.Since I can’t think of a better ending and indeed such a thing may not exist, I’ll give you the conclusion from the New York Times story, which really sums it all up: “And short of a revolution, Cubans will still be driving the cars that remind us of the good times, the cars that remind us of the better times.”[poll id=’6ad25482-f3e6-4374-923a-b8082ea108f2_0ea6b357825ea’ type=’text’ question=’Which would you rather have in your driveway:’ answer1=’20-year-old gas-powered truck.’ answer2=’Brand-new electric car.’][/poll]

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    Honda Sales, Exports Breakup Aug 2021 – Activa, CB Shine, CB350, Dio, Livo

    Honda ActivaHonda domestic sales dipped 6.20 percent YoY while exports increased 98.08 percent in August 2021
    Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) domestic sales stood at 4,01,479 units, exports surged to 31,114 units. Taking domestic sales into account, it was a 6.25 percent YoY de-growth with 4,01,479 units sold in August 2021 as compared to 4,28,238 units sold in August 2020.
    Top Selling Honda – Aug 2021
    Once again it was the Activa scooter that ruled the domestic charts with a 50.98 share and 2,04,659 units sold, a 5.17 percent YoY growth over 1,93,607 units sold in August 2020. Following success of the Activa and with it the Dio scooter as well, the company is now set to introduce new variants ahead of the festive season. Honda Activa 6G will come in two new variants while Dio scooter will get four new variants as per documents filed with the Delhi RTO.
    Next in line was Honda CB Shine with a 22.42 percent YoY growth to 1,29,926 units, up from 1,06,133 units sold in August 2020. These were the only two models along with the Honda Hornet 2.0 to post positive sales last month.
    Dio sales dipped 37.39 percent YoY to 26,897 units, down from 42,957 units sold in August 2020. Upcoming variants of this scooter could include composite cast wheels, digital speedometer, composite cast wheel and 3D emblem, and digital speedometer and 3D emblem.
    Honda Sales Aug 2021 vs Aug 2020 (YoY)
    Lower down the order, Honda Livo, Dream, Grazia and Unicorn each posted de-growth on a YoY basis while H’ness 350 saw sales to the extent of 1,047 units while sales of Hornet 2.0 increased 3.50 percent YoY to 414 units from 400 units sold in August 2020. Sales de-growth was also reported in the case of the X-Blade and Africa Twin while sales of CBR650 and CB500 stood at 37 units and 6 units respectively.
    Navi, Dio to Honda Exports in August 2021
    In export markets, HMSI reported a 98.08 percent YoY growth to 31,114 units, up from 1,708 units shipped in August 2020. Every model, except for the CB Twister posted sales growth. It was Honda Navi scooter along with Dio that was most in demand. Navi exports stood at 5,570 units, up 143.66 percent over 2,286 units sold in August 2020. Dio scooter exports were up 191.83 percent to 5,212 units in the past month, from 1,786 units sold in the same month of the previous year.
    X-Blade exports also increased substantially to 4,164 units, up 14964 percent over 1,668 units shipped in August 2020. Dream and CB Shine followed in quick succession with 155.37 percent and 23.68 percent growth to 2,832 units and 2,580 units over 1,109 units and 2,086 units shipped in August 2020.
    Honda Sales Aug 2021 vs Aug 2020 (YoY)
    While Grazia exports stood at 2,480 units, that of Hornet 160R increased 68.26 percent to 2,428 units from 1,443 units exported in August 2020. Unicorn 160 and Livo exports were at 2,112 units and 1,500 units respectively with the Unicorn 160 showing off a 340 percent growth in a YoY basis over 480 units shipped in August 2020. Exports of the CB Twister were down to 0 units as compared to 4,810 units exported in August 2020. More

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    2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Make Debut on September 29

    Jeep will reveal all the details of the 2022 Grand Cherokee two-row model on Wednesday, September 29, at 9 a.m. ET.The automaker will also introduce a new plug-in-hybrid 4xe model, much like the Wrangler 4xe.Expect the new Jeep to be on sale by the end of the year starting at around $35,000.
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    The luxuriously redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee will soon have its two-row model, and it will introduce Jeep’s second 4xe plug-in-hybrid, joining the Wrangler 4xe. Jeep has already shown a photo of the new Grand Cherokee 4xe, and it has the same design as the new three-row Grand Cherokee L that went on sale earlier this year.

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    Even though the Grand Cherokee L was introduced for the 2021 model year, the previous two-row model continued on for the 2021 model year. The 2022 Grand Cherokee will receive similar updates as the new L, but it’ll have a shorter wheelbase. A 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 will be standard along with the choice of a 5.7-liter V-8 on the top trims, and rear-wheel drive will be standard, with a few optional all-wheel-drive systems. We’re not sure what will motivate the plug-in hybrid, but we expect it could be different from the Wrangler 4xe’s powertrain, a turbocharged four-cylinder paired with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack.

    The two-row model will also have a similarly posh interior as that first seen on the three-row L. An 8.4-inch touchscreen is standard, though a 10.1-inch screen is available, and all Grand Cherokees come with a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Upscale models will add luxurious touches such as quilted leather interiors with massaging seats and wood trim. Look for all the details on the 2022 Grand Cherokee here on Wednesday, September 29, at 9 a.m. ET. We can expect that the Grand Cherokee L will add a plug-in-hybrid 4xe model as well, since Jeep Brand CEO Christian Meunier said that the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs will also add 4xe models.

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    New Kawasaki 650cc Retro Classic Motorcycle Debuts – India Launch Soon

    New Kawasaki Z650RSWhile the design of Z650RS will be based on the new-retro Z900RS, its underpinnings and powertrain will be based on other 650cc motorcycles from Kawasaki
    Earlier last month, Kawasaki teased a retro-classic derivative of Z650 called Z650RS on social media . It has now made its official debut. It will be launched in India later this year.
    Unlike Z900RS which will likely be offered as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) in India, Z650RS is expected to reach our shores via the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route. This will allow the new New Kawasaki 650cc Retro Classic motorcycle to be priced aggressively at around Rs. 7.00 lakh (ex-showroom).
    Design & Proportions
    In terms of design, it borrows major styling cues from its larger sibling Z900RS with a similar round headlight, circular rear-view mirrors, a flat-type seat with a ribbed pattern, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and an upswept exhaust. In comparison to its sister model- Z650, the Z650RS gets a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405mm down by 5mm. This could be due to a revised swingarm and suspension setup offered by Kawasaki.
    However, overall the Z650RS is slightly longer when compared to its street naked sibling (by 10mm) thanks to a longer tail section. Also, height has gone up from 1065mm to 1115mm due to a significantly taller and wider handlebar. Ergonomics are expected to be upright and comfortable for both touring and commuting purposes. Kerb weight of Z650RS has been pegged at 187 kgs which is 1 kg lighter than its naked streetfighter counterpart.
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    Hardware Configurations
    Some changes might be made to the dynamics of Z650RS with slight tweaks to the suspension setup and wheels. Further, a distinction between Z650 and Z650RS will be laid by offering new paint schemes to the latter.
    Suspension duties on the motorcycle will be handled by 41mm telescopic forks upfront and a horizontal back-link unit with adjustable preload at rear. Braking hardware will consist of disc brakes at both front and rear wheels accompanied by dual-channel ABS as standard.
    Engine Specs
    It will be based on the same 650 cc platform comprising a tubular steel frame underpinning other Kawasaki siblings such as Z650, Ninja 650, Versys 650 and Vulcan S. It is powered by the same 649 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor which delivers 67.3 bhp at 8000 rpm and 64 Nm at 6700 rpm. This unit will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. As per the type approval documents leaked earlier last month, the motorcycle has a claimed top speed of 191 kmph.
    New Kawasaki Z650RS
    Upon its launch, Z650RS will be the second retro-style motorcycle from Kawasaki after W800. The former being a neo-retro offering with modern elements while the latter is a proper retro motorcycle. In India, it will give a tough competition to Triumph Bonneville. However, both bikes are nowhere near Royal Enfield 650 cc Twins- Interceptor and Continental, as far as pricing is concerned. More

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    Cobra 322cc Motorcycle Leaks Ahead Of Debut – Rival To Yamaha R3

    Cobra 321RRA fully-faired motorcycle, Colove 321RR borrows most of its hardware from the naked NK321
    China-based Colove Motors (branded as Kove) is expected to unveil its entry-level fully faired motorcycle Cobra 321RR in its home market. Details of the bike have leaked via type approval certificates. The bikemaker has released some images of 321RR, which give an idea about its design.
    Cobra 322cc Motorcycle – Styling and features
    When viewed from the front, Cobra 321RR looks similar to Honda CBR250RR. The pointy V-shaped front fascia of both bikes appears to have a similar design. Placement and design of rear view mirrors is almost the same on both bikes. Some level of similarity can also be seen with the dual headlamp assembly and LED DRLs.
    However, when viewed from side, Colove 321RR appears to have a unique profile. It gets smooth, curvy body panels that ensure an elegant, refined look and feel. Other key features include all-LED lights, clip-on handlebars, sculpted fuel tank, split seat design, and upswept exhaust in chrome finish.
    Foot pegs are a bit rear-set, which should provide for a comfortable, slightly forward leaning riding stance. The bike gets a full digital instrument console that displays a range of information such as speed, rpm, temperature, trip meter, odometer, fuel level, etc.
    Cobra 321RR
    Enhancing the bike’s look and feel are its quirky colour combinations and sporty graphics. The choice of styling and graphics are likely to be different for each colour variant. The prominent contrasting shade on the bike is also used on the wheels in the form of either rim stripping or completely coloured units. More details about the bike’s styling will be revealed when we get to see the entire range at the time of launch.
    Colove 321RR engine and specs
    Colove 321RR will borrow the 322cc, liquid cooled, DOCH, 8-valve motor from its naked sibling NK321. It is capable of generating 39 hp of max power at 10,500 rpm and 28.5 Nm of peak torque at 9,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In terms of design, it is worth mentioning that the naked NK321 seems inspired by KTM 690 Duke.
    On the other hand, the engine details and output figures are a close match with Yamaha R3. Things like engine capacity, bore and stroke figures and power and torque are similar to that of R3. It is not known if Colove has some sort of technical collaboration with companies like Yamaha. As Colove manufactures its own engines, it could have used R3’s engine design as a base to create its own version.
    Cobra 321RR
    At 151kg, Colove 321RR has a high power to weight ratio. Claimed top speed is 170 kmph. In comparison, Yamaha R3 is much heavier at 170 kg. Colove 321RR utilizes a tubular steel trellis frame with USD front forks and monoshock rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by NISSIN 320mm and 240mm petal disc at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard. More