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Yamaha Motor India has announced the launch of the BS6 version of the YZF-R15 V3.0 in India. The new Yamaha YZF-R15 BS6 model is priced at Rs. 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and comes with additional features aimed to bring more value to the motorcycle. The model is now more expensive by about Rs. 2000 over the BS4 version, and is now available across the manufacturer's dealerships pan India. The R15 BS6 joins the Yamaha FZ and the FZS motorcycles that were upgraded to BS6 emission norms last month in the company's stable. In terms of equipment, the 2020 Yamaha R15 BS6 now comes with a side-stand engine cut-off switch, dual horn and radial tubeless tyre for the rear wheel as standard.

There were a host of new bike unveils and launches at the India Bike Week 2019. Heres a list of our top picks.

Mantis is expected to go on sale in India in the middle of 2020 when Orxa Energies, its manufacturer, will start operations in the country.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 are made only for India, and are based on the KTM 250 Duke.

KTM India has yet to launch the much-anticipated, entry-level adventure bike in India, and chose instead to just showcase it at the India Bike Week 2019 in Goa.

KTM India has showcased the upcoming KTM 790 Adventure at the India Bike Week 2019 in Goa. The 790 Adventure will only be launched sometime next year.

Kawasaki India has rolled out several offers across its motorcycle range in a bid to clear existing inventory. The manufacturer is offering discounts up to Rs. 1 lakh on the bikes and accessories on the 2019 model year bikes and is called the Over Drive Voucher.

The new Triumph Rocket 3 R is 40 kg lighter, gets a larger and more powerful engine and a host of electronics suite. It is also Rs. 2 lakh cheaper than the predecessor.