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Dec 14, 2018, 9:56 PM

KTM To Develop New 500 cc Parallel-Twin Engine

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

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  car&bike Team | Dec 14, 2018

  TVS Motor Company Strengthens Peru Presence With Three Products

  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.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 14, 2018

  Ducati India Enters Pre-Owned Bike Segment With 'Ducati Approved' Program

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

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 14, 2018

  Okinawa i-Praise Electric Scooter Pre-Bookings Announced In India

  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.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 13, 2018

  Suzuki Hayabusa Discontinued In Europe, Will Continue To Be Sold In India

  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).

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  car&bike Team | Dec 12, 2018

  Steelbird Introduces Ignyte Winter Riding Gear In India

  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.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 11, 2018

  Indian Motorcycle Updated Ride Command Mobile App System

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

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 11, 2018

  MotoRoyale Commences Local Assembly Of The FB Mondial HPS 300

  Following the launch in November, MotoRoyale has added a new assembly line at its Ahmednagar based facility in Maharashtra, where the FB Mondial HPS 300 will be assembled. The Italian motorcycle is the most affordable offering in MotoRoyale's stable priced at Rs. 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom) and is designed as a scrambler-styled offering. The company has recieved about 100 bookings for the HPS 300 that competes against the KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R, and the likes. FB Mondial is one of the nine motorcycle brands handled by Kinetic MotoRoyale in India.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 11, 2018

  Auto Sales November 2018: Passenger Vehicle Sales Remain Muted

  Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales have been under pressure in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 and various micro and macro-economic factors have added to it. The festive season which generally is the most fulfilling period for carmakers was muted this year as customer sentiments were not positive. During Q3 retail prices of petrol and diesel which were skyrocketing at over Rs. 91 per liter in some of the states like Maharashtra had hounded auto demand further complemented by policy disruptions such as one-time payment of insurance premium and higher interest rates on car loan.

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