Bikes

Preetam Bora

Nov 16, 2017, 10:08 PM

Analysis: The Kinetic-Norton Joint Venture

The Kinetic-Norton Joint Venture will have Norton bikes assembled in India, and even exported to other markets in South East Asia. But there's more than just the current Norton bikes which will make their way to India. Future range of Norton bikes, including models based on a 650 cc parallel-twin engine are also on the cards.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 16, 2017

  SWM SuperDual Launch Details Revealed

  The SWM SuperDual 600 cc on-road, off-road adventure bike will be launched in early 2018, Carandbike has learnt. The SWM SuperDual will be brought to India by Kinetic MotoRoyale, and will be priced below Rs. 6 lakh.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 16, 2017

  2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Introduced With New Colours

  Suzuki has updated the GSX-R1000 and the more powerful GSX-R1000R models for the 2018 model year with both bikes sporting new colour schemes. There are no mechanical changes on the motorcycle for the new year.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Nov 16, 2017

  What Happens When You Put BS6 Fuel In a BS4 Car, Or Vice Versa

  The Ministry Of Petroleum And Natural Gas announced today that BS6 fuel might be available in Delhi from April 1, 2018. The NCR area in general, which will include the likes of Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad is set to receive the BS6 fuel by April 1, 2019. The fuel roll out will happen ahead of the rollout of BS6 nationally which will take place on April 1, 2020. While most automakers are on track to meet the original deadline set by the government for BS6 rollout, some have reacted mentioning how the fuel rollout might not really have any real impact on the pollution levels that have plagued most of north India these last few weeks. The question many are asking us though is simple. What happens if you put BS6 fuel in a BS4 car, or but BS4 fuel in a BS6 car?

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  car&bike Team | Nov 16, 2017

  Norton 650 cc Twin Engine Motorcycle In The Works

  Norton Motorcycles has just announced a joint venture with Kinetic MotoRoyale to assemble and sell two motorcycles in India and the ASEAN region. The two models are the Norton Dominator and Norton Commando. However, Norton is also developing a 650 cc engine which will make 100 bhp.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 16, 2017

  Delhi To Get BS-VI Fuel In 2018: Auto Companies Respond

  The Oil Ministry has said that Delhi would get BS-6 fuel in 2018, two years ahead of the national deadline to leapfrog from BS-4 to BS-6. But while the government has not asked the automobile industry to also make such a commitment with said vehicles, we examine the state of readiness they are in if called on to do so.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 16, 2017

  Honda Grazia Vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

  The Honda Grazia is the latest scooter to be launched by Honda and caters to the 125 cc segment. It goes up against the Suzuki Access and the Piaggio Vespa SXL 125 and VXL 125. Here is our on-paper comparison of the three 125 cc scooters.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 15, 2017

  Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Vs Harley-Davidson Street 750: Specifications Comparison

  The Royal Enfield Interceptor was one of the stars of the 2017 Milan Motorcycle Show. It was the first time Royal Enfield introduced a 650 cc parallel-twin engine in recent history. The most obvious rival that the Interceptor will have, once it is launched in India, is the Harley-Davidson Street Rod. And here is our on-paper specifications comparison of how the two middleweights fare.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 15, 2017

  Kinetic Group And Norton Announce Partnership To Sell And Assemble Bikes In India

  Kinetic Motoroyale of India and Norton Motorcycles have announced a joint venture wherein Norton bikes will be sold and assembled in India and exported to ASEAN markets. Here are the details.

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