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Sep 17, 2018, 10:47 PM

BMW R 1250 GS To Adopt Variable Valve Timing System

Leaked BMW official video reveals what is called the "Shift Cam" system, which is essentially a variable valve timing system.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 17, 2018

  Patent Filings Reveal 2019 Indian FTR 1200

  Indian Motorcycle may be getting ready to launch a production version of the Indian FTR 1200 custom concept which was unveiled at the EICMA show in 2017.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 17, 2018

  BMW Motorrad's New 'ConnectedRide' Concept Brings Autonomous Riding To Motorcycles

  Autonomous cars are the rage at present as the future of mobility. With tech companies as well as automakers exploring all avenues of the technology, and some even offering on cars of today, case in point being Tesla Model S, new generation Audi A8 and even the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, the tech not been as actively explored by two-wheeler makers with the exceptions being Honda's Ride Assist concept, Yamaha's Motoroid and Ducati's radar-based assistance systems. However, BMW Motorrad is the latest bike maker to explore the technology and has now revealed its new self riding concept called 'ConnectedRide'. The tech further expands the use of autonomous technology on motorcycles, which BMW says will be used to improve rider safety.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 17, 2018

  Secret Service To Buy Harley-Davidson, Despite Trump's Boycott Call

  Harley-Davidson blames retaliatory European tariffs for moving some of the brand's motorcycle production overseas. This has resulted in a bitter feud, with President Trump calling for a boycott of the brand.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 17, 2018

  Custom Ducati Monster 797 Unveiled In India

  The special edition Ducati Monster 797 is the first officially commissioned Ducati to be customised by Rajputana Customs. The build was commissioned to mark 25 years of the Ducati Monster, and the bike gets cosmetic changes.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 13, 2018

  2019 Kawasaki Ninja 125 And Z125 Revealed Ahead Of Intermot Debut

  Following up on its announcement at EICMA last year, Kawasaki has revealed the 2019 Ninja 125 and Z125 motorcycles for the European market. The bikes will be making their public debut at the Intermot Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany in October this year, and will be targeted at young riders with the A1 license. Both the Kawasaki Ninja 125 and Z125 take inspiration from their respective larger 250 cc siblings in design and certainly look very desirable 125 cc bikes that you'd like to own. The Ninja 125 will compete with the KTM RC125 and the Aprilia RS4 125, while the Z125 will take on the KTM 125 Duke.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 11, 2018

  Cricketer Yuvraj Singh Brings Home The BMW G 310 R

  Yuvraj Singh is a huge BMW fan and the cricketer has over the years added a number of offerings from the Bavarian automaker to his garage. In a change of pace though, the all-rounder has added something small, fast and distinctly Bavarian, albeit on two-wheels. This is the recently launched BMW G 310 R we are talking about the Indian cricketer was recently taking delivery of the street fighter at a BMW Motorrad dealership. The G 310 R is the German giant's smallest motorcycle yet and is made-in-India carrying a price tag of Rs. 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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  car&bike Team | Sep 11, 2018

  BMW G 310 RR Concept Showcased In Japan

  BMW Motorrad showcased the BMW G 310 RR concept model at the ongoing BMW Motorrad Days in Japan. The rumours were always there, that BMW is working on a faired motorcycle version of the BMW G 310 R. And it was always clear that the G 310 R underpinnings would spawn more models, the first of which was the G 310 GS. The BMW G 310 RR concept carried a typical BMW sportbike design with those sexy asymmetric headlamps and the bulbous fuel tank. The G 310 RR gets a bucket load of carbon fibre, with almost all of its panels made out of the material. The front end gets an air intake between the two headlamps making its intent of being a performance bike, clear.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 11, 2018

  2019 Ducati Scrambler Revealed

  The Ducati Scrambler has been around since 2015 and the Italian bike maker has just announced its first major upgrade to the funky little motorcycle. The Scrambler 803 for model year 2019 boasts of a host of changes, both cosmetic and electronic, while keeping the unique and distinctive styling intact. The Ducati Scrambler is the bike maker's entry-level offering and currently also the manufacturer's most selling offering, with over 56,000 units retailed worldwide since its launch.

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