Two Wheelers News

2018 was a great year in terms of new motorcycle launches but there were just a handful of workhorse-like fuel efficient commuter motorcycle that were launched in India. Here is the list of best fuel efficient bikes that were launched in India this year.

While the engines will be developed by KTM, it will be Bajaj who will manufacture these new engines in India.

TVS has launched the TVS Apache RR 310, the TVS NTorq 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Peru, with a state-of-the-art flagship showroom in Lima.

Now, one can buy a certified pre-owned Ducati from authorised dealerships with each motorcycle getting 35-point check.

Electric two-wheeler maker Okinawa Scooters has announced the pre-bookings for its upcoming i-Praise e-scooter. The new Okinawa i-Praise can be booked at a token amount of Rs. 5000 at any of the company's 200-odd dealerships starting on December 14, 2018. The i-Praise is the manufacturer's new version based on the Okinawa Praise scooter and now comes with a detachable lithium-ion battery. Okinawa says the new battery system brings more convenience for users who can now detach and charge the battery at their homes, with the charging time reduced to 2-3 hours.

After two decades of pure motorcycle mayhem, Suzuki has finally decided to pull the plug on the Hayabusa for the European markets. The 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa will be the last examples made for EU with the next generation or replacement model yet to be announced. Having said that, the Suzuki Hayabusa will continue to be sold in India as a 2019 model, which is likely to be the iconic motorcycle's final year of production globally. The news does emerge as rather bitter-sweet given the following the motorcycle garnered over the years globally. In India, the Hayabusa is priced at Rs. 13.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Steelbird has introduced its new range of winter riding gear under the Ignyte sub-brand. The new range including a jacket, gloves and balaclava and has been designed to protect the rider from harsh winter conditions when on two-wheels. The Ignyte Rider Pro jacket is priced at Rs. 13,359 and comes with detachable waterproof and thermal liners, along with a water-repellent polyester breathable fabric on the outer shell. You also get water proof pockets for your mobile and wallet. The riding jacket is equipped with CE Level 1 armour for the back, shoulder and elbows.

Indian Motorcycle has updated the all-new Ride Command infotainment system with mobile app integration.