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Feb 26, 2019, 6:59 PM

Honda CB Unicorn 150 ABS Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 78,815

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has updated the long-running CB Unicorn 150 with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) in the country. The 2019 Honda CB Unicorn 150 is priced at Rs. 78,815 (ex-showroom, Delhi), and is about Rs. 6500 more expensive than the non-ABS version. The bike now gets a single-channel ABS unit like a lot of the manufacturer's other offerings and is paired with the front wheel's 240 mm disc brake. The rear continues to get a 130 mm drum brake set-up. The Honda CB Unicorn 150 is one of the longest running models from the bike maker in India and such has been the demand, that the model was brought back on sale despite the updated 160 cc version being introduced a couple of years ago.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 25, 2019

  Honda Gold Wing May Get Stereoscopic Cameras

  Fresh patent images filed by Honda show the flagship touring bike equipped with a pair of cameras in the front fairing, as part of a new safety system.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 24, 2019

  2019 Suzuki GSX-S750 Introduced With New Colours Internationally

  The Suzuki GSX-S750 has been updated for the 12019 in international markets and the street-fighter gets new colour options on offer. The in-line four ppt offering now comes in a blue paint job with green and white highlights and a white and blue colour with black cladding on the fuel tank. The bike is also available in the full matte black paint scheme that sports blue highlights and is complemented by a matte black finished exhaust to complete the look. The new colours replace the existing black/red and black/blue colours options on the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S750.

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  Sameer Contractor | Feb 23, 2019

  Exploring The Land Of The Thunder Dragon On TVS Apache Motorcycles

  We joined the TVS Apache Owners Group in Bhutan for the manufacturer's first international customer ride as we explored the Land of the Thunder Dragon astride the TVS Apache RR 310 and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 22, 2019

  BMW Motorrad May Be Working On Hybrid Boxer Engine

  Recently published patent images suggest that BMW Motorrad may be working on hybrid boxer engines for motorcycles.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 22, 2019

  Benelli TRK 502 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Versys X-300 vs SWM SuperDual T: Specifications Comparison

  The Benelli TRK 502 is priced from Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom); which puts in the same vicinity as a number of other offerings between 300-650 cc in the adventure motorcycle segment. While the bike does not have a direct competitor at this price point or displacement, the model does lock horns against the Kawasaki Versys 650, BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, and the SWM SuperDual T. With a number of models to choose from, we do a quick specifications comparison to see where the Benelli TRK 502 stands against the competition.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 21, 2019

  Suzuki Patents Reveal Upside Down Engine

  New patent images filed by Suzuki show an unconventional engine layout with the motor placed upside down, possibly to improve mass centralisation, to aid in better handling and stability.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 21, 2019

  Patent Images Reveal Kawasaki Electric Bike

  A couple of latest patent images reveal that Kawasaki may be working on an electric-powered motorcycle, but with assisted air cooling and possibly even a gearbox.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 21, 2019

  2019 Yamaha MT-09 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 10.55 Lakh

  pdating its middleweight street-fighter for the 2019 model year, Yamaha Motor India has introduced the new MT-09 in the country. The 2019 Yamaha MT-09 is priced at Rs. 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and witnesses a price hike of Rs. 16,000 over the older model. Bookings for the new MT-09 are already open at Yamaha dealerships pan India, while deliveries should begin in the following weeks. The updated MT-09 gets subtle tweaks for the new year including a new paint schemes and graphics while retaining the same powertrain.

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