The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 are the two big launches happening soon and here's what we think are the expected prices for the new motorcycles.
India's first Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale has arrived in the country and the motorcycle, making it one of the most exclusive motorcycles to be sold here. The Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale is based on the standard Panigale V4, but gets several performance upgrades adding to a price tag of Rs. 51.81 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the V4 Speciale almost three times more expensive than the standard Panigale V4 that starts from Rs. 20.53 lakh (ex-showroom). The "special" motorcycle is limited to just 1500 units globally, which will make it a rare sight on our roads.
With prices yet to be revealed, a lot is riding on the 650 Twins. With the launch just a day away, here's what you can expect from the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650.
Royal Enfield's total revenue from operations rose 11 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year (July - September 2018), to Rs. 2,408 crore, compared to the same period last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Rs. 729 crore, up by 7 per cent from Rs. 683 crore for the same period last year. Profit after tax grew by 6 per cent to Rs. 549 crore from Rs. 518 crore in the same period last year. In all, Royal Enfield sold 2,09,963 motorcycles in the quarter, a growth of 4 per cent from 2,02,744 motorcycles sold in the same period last year.
With just three days left for the upcoming Jawa motorcycle to be unveiled, the manufacturer is releasing more details about its upcoming offering. While leaked images have given us a fair idea as to how the bike will look like, the latest teaser hints at the exhaust note of the upcoming 300 cc motorcycle. The motorcycle does not have the same growl as something like a Royal Enfield, and you get a milder yet throaty exhaust note instead, if the video is anything to go by. The original Jawas weren't known for loud thumps either, but for more of a ring-a-ding-ding exhaust note, unique to two-stroke engines. The company does seem to have taken the original trait into account with respect to the exhaust note as well.
With petrol prices fluctuating time and again, it's difficult to keep fuel expenses in check every month. Nevertheless, it certainly helps when your motorcycle manages to offer more kilometres per litre. With my being an important part of last mile connectivity in our country, we take a look at the most fuel efficient bikes in India that offer more value for each litre filled. So, while fill it, shut it, forget it, may not be the norm anymore, you can surely think about it a lot less than you would like to. Taking the company claimed figures into account, here are the top 10 most fuel efficient bikes in India.
The latest motorcycle to get Anti-Lock Brakes or ABS in the Royal Enfield range is the Thunderbird 350X cruiser. The new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS is priced at Rs. 1.63 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is about Rs. 7000 more expensive than the previous model. The Thunderbird X series was launched earlier this year as a modern take on the cruiser with more commute friendly riding position that made it a fun choice for the younger set of customers. Royal Enfield dealers have confirmed to carandbike that the Thunderbird 350X is already available and bookings are open for the ABS version.
The new Suzuki GSX-S125 is powered by a 124 cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine which produces 15 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 11.5 Nm of peak torque at 8000 rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The fuel injection system has six sensors and uses a 32mm throttle body. The new GSX-S125 weighs 133 kg and has an upright seating position.
The new connectivity system can be added to TFT-equipped Triumph motorcycles, and features the world's first motorcycle integrated GoPro control system, as well as turn by turn satellite navigation.
