arley-Davidson Inc reported its steepest decline in domestic sales in eight years on Tuesday, and warned that motorcycle shipments for the year will be at the lower end of its forecast as it faces higher tariff-related costs. Milwaukee-based Harley's shares reversed course and were down 5 per cent, giving up pre-market gains after the company recorded its best quarterly profit in two years. "We expect U.S. industry to remain challenged into 2019 and will continue to proactively address the weak U.S. industry," Chief Financial Officer John Olin said on a conference call with analysts. Harley's demographic challenges in the domestic market are well documented - core customers are growing older and efforts to attract new and young riders have yet to show results.
Only 200 limited edition bikes will be made, each with carbon fibre bodywork and wheels. With an output of 212 bhp, the F4 Claudio commemorates Claudio Castiglioni, the man who is credited with reviving the Italian motorcycle brand.
We take a close look at Hero MotoCorp's latest 125 cc scooter, the Hero Destini 125. From the design to the engine to fuel efficiency, here's a look at everything you need to know about the Destini 125.
Visually, the Hero Destini 125 resembles the 110 cc Hero Duet, but gets a few cosmetic upgrades. The Destini 125 was first showcased as the Hero Duet 125 concept at the Auto Expo 2018 in February this year.
The new Hero Destini 125 is based on the 110 cc Duet but gets cosmetic changes for a new look. This looks a new front apron with chrome accents, and curvy body panels. The 125 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine is a bored out version of the 110 cc mill offers has been tweaked to offer better low-end power for higher urban usability. The motor has been tuned to produce 8.7 bhp at 6750 rpm and 10.2 Nm of peak torque available at 5000 rpm. Maximising fuel efficiency, the Destini 125 will be the first Hero scooter to get idle-start-stop-system (i3S system).
Internationally, the 125 Duke is offered with ABS as standard, which could be skipped on the India-spec model since it is not mandatory for motorcycles below 125 ccc. Moreover, the bike will get a price advantage with the absence of ABS. The bike is likely to get CBS (Combined Braking System) instead, which is a lot cheaper in comparison. The TFT screen that is offered on the KTM 390 Duke is also likely to be given a miss to keep costs in check.
Royal Enfield will launch the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 in India in the middle of November 2018, at the Royal Enfield Rider Mania event that is held annually in Goa.
All-new BMW S 1000 RR is expected to debut at the EICMA show in Milan next month. But before that, spy shots of advanced prototypes have already surfaced.
