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    Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles Get Updated – New Tech, Low NVH, Price Hike

    New Jawa 42 BobberJawa Yezdi Motorcycle prices have been hiked by 0.8-2 percent and Jawa range is priced from Rs 1.96 lakh while Yezdi range starts at Rs 2.09 lakh
    It has been a busy few months for the Jawa Yezdi brand in 2023. It was in Jan 2023 that the company introduced new colour options wherein the Jawa 42 Sports Stripe received a metallic Cosmic Carbon while Yezdi Roadster got a glossy Crimson Dual Tone colour scheme. Earlier this month, Yezdi brand was launched in Nepal where its Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure motorcycles are priced at NPR 9.16 lakh, NPR 9.4 lakh and NPR 9.98 lakh respectively.
    In a further update, the Jawa Yezdi motorcycle range has now been fitted with new age technologies and fitments that enhance rideability and improve engine performance. This is seen across portfolios thus taking the riding experience to the next level. These changes come in along with engine updates that now comply with new and more stringent BS-VI Phase 2 (OBD2) emission norms and are on sale across all company dealerships in the country.
    Jawa Yezdi Feature and Engine Updates
    Jawa range, which has the 42 Sports Stripe, 42 Bobber and Perak see their engine components tuned for better NVH levels which in turn keeps emissions under control. The engine has been fitted with a larger throttle body and exhaust ports. Jawa 42 gets a new assist and slip clutch along with a redesigned muffler for better exhaust note. It also receives new features such as revised hazard lamps and a new digital speedometer.
    Yezdi Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure receive similar updates. They are now capable of improved NVH levels and ensure better rideability while low end performance is augmented via a larger sprocket at the rear. Redesigned mufflers ensure better exhaust note.
    Jawa Yezdi prices May 2023
    Ashish Singh Joshi, CEO – Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles said, “Right from the beginning, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has prioritized technology to offer the best performance and riding experience to its consumers. While the shift to OBD2 regulations was imminent, we also bundled a host of enhancements, some based on rider feedback, across our range of motorcycles. The new motorcycles offer a remarkable shift in everyday rideability, refinement and overall performance to our riders. The marginal hike in prices make them a great value proposition and a very compelling choice.”
    Jawa Yezdi Price Hike
    These changes and engine updates along with compliance to new emission standards have also resulted in a marginal price hike across Jawa Yezdi bikes by 0.8-2 percent or by Rs 2,000-6,000 as per make and model. Starting with the Jawa 42 Dual Channel (Orion Red, Sirius White), the new price is at Rs 1,96,142 as against an earlier price of Rs 1,94,142. Jawa 42 Dual Channel (Allstar Black) and Jawa 42 Bobber (Mystic Copper) are now priced at Rs 1,97,142 and Rs 2,12,500 respectively.
    Jawa 42 Bobber (Moonstone White) and Jawa 42 Bobber (Jasper Red) are priced at Rs 2,13,500 and Rs 2,15,187 respectively. There is also the Jawa Perak in its lineup that was earlier priced at Rs 2,09,187, but with the price hike now carries a price tag of Rs 2,13,187.
    The Yezdi range starts off with its Scrambler (Fire Orange) at Rs 2,09,900, while the other colour options of Bold Black, Yelling Yellow, Outlaw Olive are at Rs 2,11,900. Yezdi Roadster (Smoke Grey, Inferno Red, Glacial White) and Yezdi Roadster (Crimson Dual Tone) are at Rs 2,06,142 and Rs 2,08,829 respectively. Yezdi Adventure range is priced at Rs 2,15,900, Rs 2,19,900 and Rs 2,19,942 for the Slick Silver, Mambo Black and Whiteout colour schemes. These were earlier priced at Rs 2,12,900, Rs 2,14,900 and Rs 2,14,942 thus seeing a Rs 3,000-Rs 5,000 price hike. More

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    Yezdi Launched In Nepal – Prices NPR 9.16 Lakh (Rs 5.72 Lakh)

    Yezdi Launched In NepalThe same 334cc single-cylinder engine with a 4V head and liquid cooling does duties on all Yezdi motorcycles launched in Nepal
    Mahindra-owned Classic Legends have revived the Yezdi brand along with Jawa. Yezdi’s resurgence mainly targets Royal Enfield’s lion’s share in classic and retro motorcycle segment. For Nepal, Classic Legends have partnered with Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Agni Group as authorized distributor.
    Yezdi’s entire portfolio is launched in Nepal. We’re talking about Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure motorcycles. Agni Moto priced NPR 9.16 lakh for Roadster, NPR 9.4 lakh for Scrambler and NPR 9.98 lakh for Adventure.
    Yezdi Motorcycle Range Launched In Nepal
    Today’s currency exchange rates translate into an (ex-sh) price of Rs. 5.74 lakh for Roadster, Rs. 5.89 lakh for Scrambler and Rs. 6.26 lakh for Adventure. In comparison, Yezdi Roadster costs Rs. 2.01 lakh for Roadster, Scrambler costs Rs. 2.08 lakh and Adventure costs Rs. 2.13 lakh (ex-sh) in India. This is a perfect example of perks for domestic manufacturing.
    All Yezdi motorcycles come equipped with the same 334cc single-cylinder engine. All three motorcycles get different tuning. In Nepal, Roadster generates 29.23 bhp and 29 Nm, Scrambler develops 29.1 bhp and 28.2 Nm and Adventure kicks out 30.2 bhp and 29.9 Nm. These performance figures are in the same ballpark as we get in India. Yezdi equips all its motorcycles with a 6-speed gearbox, a 4V head and a liquid-cooling setup.
    Yezdi Motorcycles Launch Price In Nepal
    Even though the engine is liquid-cooled, Yezdi took the extra mile and added fins to its casing. Paying tribute to Yezdis of the yesteryear, which is nice attention to detail. All motorcycles get LED lighting all around, a fully digital instrument cluster, 320mm front and 240mm rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS. Only Scrambler and Adventure get Bluetooth connectivity.
    Style & Substance
    The neo-retro design theme is present across the portfolio. Elements that amplify this are round headlights, minimal body panels, fins on its engine and more. Yezdi Roadster gets 18” front and 17” rear alloy wheels, Scrambler gets 19” front and 17” rear wire-spoke wheels and Adventure gets 21” front and 17” rear spoke wheels.
    Both Roadster and Scrambler get a smaller 12.5L fuel tank, but Adventure gets a larger 15.5L fuel tank. Rider’s triangle is different across Yezdi’s motorcycle lineup, suiting respective body styles.
    Roadster gets Smoke Grey, Inferno Red, Crimson, Steel Blue, Hunter Green, Sin Silver and Gallant Grey shades. Scrambler gets Fire Orange, Outlaw Olive, Yelling Yellow, Bold Black, Midnight Blue, Rebel Red and Mean Green colours. That said, Yezdi only offers Adventure in Slick Silver and Mambo Black in Nepal. More

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    Jawa 42, Yezdi Roadster Gets New Colour For 2023 MY

    Jawa 42 Sports Stripe will now also be seen in a metallic Cosmic Carbon while Yezdi Roadster will sport a glossy Crimson Dual Tone2023 Yezdi Roadster New ColourIt may be recalled that the company had recently introduced Jawa 42 ‘Tawang edition’ at Torgya Festival in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. Jawa Yezdi has now updated its colour palate for 2023 MY.Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles starts off the New Year by adding two new colour schemes to its highest selling bikes – Jawa 42 Sports Stripe and Yezdi Roadster. Along with this new paint scheme, Jawa 42 is also offered in Galactic Green (Matte), Halley’s Teal (Matte), Lumos Lime (Matte), Starlight Blue (Matte), Comet Red (Glossy), Nebula Blue (Glossy), Allstar Black, Sirius White, Orion Red. Jawa 42 Cosmic Carbon is priced at Rs 1,95,142 (ex-showroom).Jawa 42, Yezdi Roadster – New ColourYezdi Roadster on the other hand receives a glossy Crimson Dual Tone. With these new additions, the Yezdi Roadster is now offered in 6 paint schemes which also include earlier colours of Smoke Grey, Sin Silver, Hunter Green, Galliant Grey and Steel Blue. Yezdi Roadster Crimson Dual Tone will cost Rs 2,03,829 (ex-showroom).Jawa 42 Sports Stripe Cosmic Carbon pays tribute to nature’s purest element. It is powered by a 293cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, fuel injected engine offering 27 hp power at 6,800 rpm and 27.03 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed transmission. It gets front disc and rear drum brakes, while the Jawa 42 also receives an anti-locking braking system.2023 Jawa 42 New ColourYezdi Roadster with its new colour scheme offers a dual tone colour option to buyers. It is powered by a 334cc, fuel injected, liquid cooled, DOHC single cylinder engine that makes 29.7 hp power at 7,300 rpm and 28.95 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm.The Roadster also sees its engine mated to a 6 speed transmission and gets dual channel ABS by Continental. It also gets A&S clutch which relates to the best in class braking system. Yezdi Roadster competes with the RE Classic 350, RE Hunter 350 and Honda H’ness CB 350 in its segment.Jawa Yezdi 2023 Plans Classic Legends brought in the Jawa brand in 2018 and introduced Yezdi motorcycles in January 2022 with three bikes Yezdi Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure. Set to add more updates to Jawa and Yezdi products in the coming year, the company has also planned network expansion across the country. With around 400 touchpoints in India, plans are afoot to expand to 500 outlets by Dec 2023.Even as a case was filed by Ideal Jawa Employees Association against the use of Yezdi trademark and a recent court ruling has banned Classic Legends from using the same, the company has stated that production and sales will continue while they will be challenging the court order and expect to see a favourable outcome. More

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    Yezdi Production, Sales To Continue Despite Ban – Company To File Appeal

    While Karnataka High Court has banned Classic Legends from using Yezdi name, the company is seeking legal advice and will file an appeal shortlyYezdi Motorcycle Ban Update. Image – JAY CHOUDHARYAt a time when Yezdi was just starting to gain traction, a court ruling has barred Classic Legends from using the ‘Yezdi’ trademark. In its order, the court said that the Yezdi trademark name remains the property of the official liquidator (OL) of Ideal Jawa. The case to ban the use of Yezdi trademark was filed by Ideal Jawa Employees Association.These developments are a setback for Classic Legends, which has been tasked to resurrect legendary motorcycle brands. After Jawa debuted in 2018, the company had launched Yezdi motorcycles in January 2022. It currently has three bikes – Yezdi Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure.End of Yezdi?While enthusiasts may be a bit disappointed with legal developments, Classic Legends has assured that production and sales will continue. It will be “subject to order of the Appellate Court”. The company will be challenging the court order and is hopeful of getting a favourable resolution.The case is a bit complicated, as it dates back to 1960 when Ideal Jawa (India) came into existence. Registration of Yezdi trademark was received in 1969. While Yezdi enjoyed its glorious days with a significant fan following, the company eventually started facing existential issues in the 1980s. As a result, the company decided to wind up operations in 1991. As part of the winding up process, an Official Liquidator was appointed in 2001.Yezdi Motorcycle Ban Update. Image – Jay ChoudharyAs the company did not pay the necessary fee to renew the Yezdi trademark, it lapsed and was removed by the Trademark Registry. In parallel, other developments were taking place such as launch of Yezdi website in 1998. Later in 2013 and 2014, the Yezdi trademark was registered in trademark offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. All these registrations were done by Mr. Boman Irani, who is the claimant of Yezdi trademark in this case.Apparently, no one bothered to file a case at that time since Yezdi trademark had hardly any financial value associated with it in 2013. No one would have thought that Yezdi brand would be revived and gain popularity once again. Now that Yezdi brand has decent financial worth, its ownership is being claimed by two parties.What happens next?As per current court ruling, Ideal Jawa Employees Association stands to gain significantly. The court has ordered that Boman Irani and Classic Legends should pay the company for all the gains made via the use of Yezdi trademark. The Official Liquidator of Ideal Jawa has been directed to appoint a Chartered Accountant firm that can provide an estimate of the overall gains made by Mr. Irani and Classic Legends from use of Yezdi trademark.Both Mr. Irani and Classic Legends have also been directed to pay Rs 10 lakh each to the Official Liquidator. The funds will be utilized for the winding up operations of Ideal Jawa. Classic Legends will be challenging the court order, as per legal recourse suggested by their lawyers. Meanwhile, Yezdi sales and production will continue, dependant on orders of the Appellate Court. It is possible that the matter may be resolved via an out-of-court settlement, as no one will benefit in case of a prolonged legal battle. More

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    Yezdi Trademark Under Liquidator’s Realm and not with Classic Legends – Karnataka HC

    Karnataka high Court has restrained Classic Legends to stop usage of Yezdi trademark as Ideal Jawa owns itNew Yezdi Roadking Render – For Reference OnlyIdeal Jawa Pvt Ltd, one of Karnataka’s jewels and was an icon when Indian motorcycling history is considered. Yezdi is derived from the Czech word. Jezdi.Since inception, Yezdi trademark has been Ideal Jawa’s property and was resurrected by Mahindra’s subsidiary, Classic Legends after absence of over 2 decades. There are three models to choose from, Scrambler, Roadster and Adventure. In November 2022, the company registered growth in sales.Yezdi Trademark TussleThe court holds Boman Irani and Classic Legends liable to account and pay Ideal Jawa. This includes payment to Ideal Jawa for all gains accrued for using the Jawa trademark. They needs to provide all details of sales and earnings to the OL for all usage of ‘Yezdi’. The OL has been instructed to appoint a CA firm of repute to determine benefits accrued from use of Yezdi trademark.And once the trademarks are properly valued, OL is allowed to sell all trademarks, and associated rights and goodwill through auction at proper valuation. Additionally, Classic Legends and Boman Irani are fined Rs. 10 lakhs.Yezdi LineupWhen Ideal Jawa went defunct in 1996, all assets of the company including Yezdi trademark, fell into the domain of Liquidator’s office. In that state, Yezdi trademark couldn’t have been procured by anyone unless all dues of Ideal Jawa are fully cleared. Until then, Yezdi trademark is solely under the realm of Liquidator’s office.Ideal Jawa Employees Association took this to court. Karnataka High Court has now declared that all trademark registration certificates issued by registrar of trademarks of Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai as null and void to Boman Irani as done in bad faith. It is now directed by court to revert the trademark back to to Ideal Jawa through Official Liquidator, as they had never abandoned the trademark to begin with.OutcomeIdeal Jawa Employee Association had filed an application to registrar of trademarks against the trademark registrations of Yezdi to Classic Legends. The Association urged to raise funds from Ideal Jawa assets (Yezdi trademark) to settle creditor dues that stood tall for decades, including employee payments. The order is in abeyance for a period of a month. This so aggrieved parties can challenge it before the appellate forum.Classic Legends response – “The order is held in abeyance and the company is seeking legal advice on the matter. The company will be filing an appeal against the order shortly and is optimistic of securing favourable relief. In the interim, manufacturing and sale of motorcycles will continue, subject to orders of the Appellate Court.” More

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    Yezdi Roadking 250cc Restored, Looks Stunning – Old Vs Modified

    The motorcycle has a 250cc 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with an integrated gear shifter / kick starter and dual exhaustsYezdi Old To New ModificationThe logical successor of Yezdi Oilking, Roadking was or is one of the most iconic motorcycles India ever witnessed. It was produced by Ideal Jawa Ltd, based out of Mysuru, Karnataka. Yezdi Roadking was in production since 1978 and with low demand, production ended in 1996.Towards the end of its life cycle, Yezdi Roadking had secured a permanent spot in the heart of its owners. With the dawn of 4-stroke era, 2-stroke motorcycles saw their demise. New replaces old. But that doesn’t hold true for everyone. There are people who go to great lengths to restore the motorcycle that plays with their heartstrings. Let’s take a look at one such person that got his Yezdi Roadking restored with many efforts.Yezdi Roadking RestoredOwner of this restored motorcycle is a cousin of YouTuber Mundodi Vlogs. He explains all the hassles that were involved in this process. He further explains how availability of parts quality is extremely scarce as production stopped decades ago. This robs the joy of restoring such classics.He detailed the painstaking processes involving multiple tinkering and metalworking jobs. Most of its body parts had rusted. The part that took the most hit due to rust was its fuel tank. Take a look at the walkaround video of Yezdi Roadking restored below.[embedded content][embedded content]It adversely affected its carburetor and fueling as well. Before restoration, this bike was DOA as its electrical harness was feasted upon by rats. The rake of the steering has been reduced which reduced the overall length and wheelbase too.The brakes were completely jammed and both front and rear suspensions were not functioning. With everything sorted out, the parts were restored to their original condition. Yezdi Roadking restored looks like it came right out of the factory and is real eye candy for classic bike enthusiasts.Specs & FeaturesYezdi Roadking is based on a single cradle chassis with square tubing instead of round. This chassis was believed to be very balanced, stable and agile. It has a racing heritage to it too. Yezdi Roadking is based on CZ 250 which was ridden by Jaroslav Falta who secured runner-up spot in 1974 Motocross World Championship. This bike won several Indian road races and rallies as well.Restored Yezdi RoadkingIt is powered by a 250cc 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with a dual exhaust setup. It was considered to be technologically advanced as it featured a semi-automatic clutch and Jawa / CZ’s trademark gear shifter / kick starter. Even with a 16L fuel tank, Yezdi Roadking only weighed 144 kg wet. Transmitting the engine’s power to the wheels is a 4-speed gearbox.Parts availability and good workmanship are what is dragging the restoration industry down. Parts of certain classic 2-stroke motorcycles are not readily available unlike Yamaha RX 100, which is still supported by the company. Speaking of RX 100, Yamaha has announced its comeback in the near future. Yezdi currently sells Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure. Do you think Classic Legends should revive the Roadking name? More

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    Yezdi Roadking 650cc Motorcycle To Rival Royal Enfield – Launch Soon

    New Yezdi Roadking 650cc RenderThe upcoming Yezdi Roadking could utilise the 652cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine from BSA Goldstar instead of the 334cc unit from Jawa
    Yezdi brand made a resounding comeback to the Indian two-wheeler space earlier this month which involved the launch of three new motorcycles. These included Adventure, Scrambler and Roadster, each brand name denoting their characteristic and class of motorcycles.
    However, we expected the Roadking moniker to make a comeback since it was the primary seller for Yezdi back in the 1980s and 90s. In fact, Classic Legends, maker of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles in India, has also filed a trademark for the ‘Roadking’ name.
    Yezdi Roadking To Launch Next
    New report reveals that a modern interpretation of the classic Yezdi Roadking is currently under development. This was confirmed by Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Classic Legends. Thareja added that the motorcycle will be based on a bespoke architecture different from the dual-cradle frame underpinning current Yezdi models.
    The upcoming Roadking will be the brand’s flagship model and could sit at the top of the Yezdi line-up. While the upcoming iteration of Roadking will surely be a modern affair, Classic Legends would hold onto some classic retro styling as it did with the Jawas and the new Yezdis.
    Yezdi Roadking Name Registered
    Bigger Source of Power
    Since Roadking will be based on a new platform and will be a flagship model, it is also believed to get a new heart. In all likelihood, Yezdi could borrow the 652cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which recently made its debut in BSA Goldstar 650.
    This engine is good enough to make 45 bhp and 55 Nm of peak torque. The motor is linked with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. For reference, BSA is an iconic British motorcycle brand that was revived by Classic Legends last year.
    The 650cc mill should be an automatic choice since Classic Legends would want to utilise this engine and platform in multiple models across different brands to optimise its investment costs. If indeed, Roadking will be powered by this motor, it will be a direct rival to the 650cc Twins from Royal Enfield- Interceptor and Continental GT.
    Expected Features
    While its looks will be retro, the new Roadking will be laced with a piece of modern equipment comprising features like all-LED lighting, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB charger, a semi-digital instrument cluster, multiple riding modes, and navigation. Hardware configurations are also expected to be similar to BSA Goldstar.
    There is no clear indication of the exact launch timeline of Roadking. But unlike most others, Classic Legends have been faster at launching new motorcycles. Considering that the BSA 650 is already out in the market, Yezdi 650 Roadking should not take long to make its debut. If not later this year, Roadking 650 could probably debut next year, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of Yezdi’s revival.
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    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Vs Yezdi Roadster – Specs, Price Comparison

    Yezdi Roadster. Image – Biker Prakash ChoudharyBoth Yezdi Roadster and Royal Enfield Meteor closely match each other’s specs and prices
    Classic Legends recently brought the Yezdi brand back to life by launching three motorcycles under its anvil- Adventure, Scrambler and Roadster. All three bikes hold distinct identities in the brand’s lineup. With this launch, Classic Legends has thrown in another dice to take on the supremacy of Royal Enfield in the 250-500cc motorcycle segment.
    While Adventure locks horns with Royal Enfield Himalayan, Scrambler will rival the upcoming Scram 411 from the Chennai-based bikemaker. On the other hand, Yezdi Roadster appears to take on Meteor 350. This story focuses on how both these motorcycles stack up against each other, on paper of course.
    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Vs Yezdi Roadster
    When it comes to design, both motorcycles feature a low-sling cruiser-like stance with a new-retro design theme. While Yezdi has stayed clear from terming it as a cruiser, Royal Enfield is happy to call Meteor one. That said, neither of the bikes can be called proper cruisers and more roadsters trying to be cruisers. Meteor gives a slightly more cruiser feel due to its wide and tall handlebar as opposed to the low-set handlebar in Roadster.
    That said, both motorcycles receive centre-set footpegs which give better ability to maneuver than a traditional cruiser and a comfortable riding posture. Both flaunt a neo-retro styling theme with common elements such as round headlamps, teardrop-shaped fuel tanks and circular turn tail lights, turn indicators and rearview mirrors. Roadster looks slightly bulkier than Meteor thanks to the broader fenders in the former.
    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yezdi Roadster
    Powertrain Specs
    Meteor is powered by a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC motor whereas Roadster is propelled by a smaller 334cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC motor. Despite being at a disadvantage for a smaller cubic capacity, Roadster extracts more power and torque from its engine. While the engine in Meteor kicks out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, the one in Roadster pumps out 29.7 bhp and 29 Nm of torque.
    Dynamics
    As far as dynamics are concerned, both motorcycles are underpinned by a similar dual-cradle frame. Chassis on both bikes are suspended on telescopic forks upfront and twin shock absorbers at rear. In terms of braking, both motorcycles utilise disc brakes at both ends aided by a dual-channel ABS. While Yezdi offers a larger front disc of 320mm, Royal Enfield provides a larger rotor of 270mm at rear.
    Meteor offers a more accessible saddle of 765mm as compared to a 790mm seat height of Roadster. However, Roadster is slightly more nimble at 184kg in comparison to 191kg of Meteor which should translate to sharper handling. Meteor also features a larger 15-litre fuel tank as compared to a 12.5-litre tank in Roadster that should provide a longer range to Meteor.
    Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Yezdi Roadster
    Features and Price
    In terms of features, Roadster gets all-LED lighting in addition to a semi-digital instrument console. It, however, misses out on Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation which is offered as standard in Meteor. The latter also gets LED DRLs, an LED taillight and a USB charger.
    Coming to prices, both motorcycles are very closely priced to each other but Roadster offers a slightly lower starting price of Rs 1.98 lakh. On the other hand, prices for Meteor start at Rs 2.01 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More