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  Buoyed by excellent response for new Meteor 350, Royal Enfield is now readying two new 350cc motorcycles for the Indian market. The new bikes will share the platform and engine specs with the Meteor 350. One of the upcoming RE 350cc bikes will be the new-generation Classic 350, which has been spotted testing in India. Adding to it, the company is also testing a new 350cc bike which is rumoured to be called the Interceptor 350. 2021 RE Classic 350 The new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350  is reportedly to be launched in the second quarter of 2021, most probably in April-May. It will be based on the new modular J platform, which underpins the Meteor 350. It will be powered by a new 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an OHC design. It is capable of producing 20.2bhp at 6,100rpm and a peak torque of 27Nm at 4,000rpm. For transmitting power, the engine will be coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The new model will retain the original Classic-look; however, it will have some modern desi

KTM 490 launch within two years; will carry a twin cylinder engine similar to 790s and this platform will spawn many models… So far the stepping stone for 125 and 250cc KTM customers is the 390 range. However, for the 390 customers there is a steep climb up till the 690/790s. The company has identified the gap and is now planning to fill it up with not just another product but a new platform altogether. The new platform will sit bang in between with a capacity of near 500cc. These models will be labeled with the 490 tag and will carry a parallel twin cylinder engine… yes a clean upgrade for 390 customers! We hope for a fairly big power difference with the 390s 43 hp and another cylinder will likely add refinement to the ride. Pierer revealed that its parallel twin format is similar to the company’s 790/890 engines. In a latest update, Stefan Pierer, the head of KTM, in an interview cleared that this platform is still under development and the first product will be  ready by 2022  and w

 The BS6 Ninja 300 will use more locally manufactured components. According to a media report, Kawasaki is planning to launch the Ninja 300 BS6 sometime in the first quarter of 2021. The report states that the Ninja 300 will use more locally manufactured components. As a result, the price of the bike is expected to drop from Rs. 2.98 lakh (BS4 model) to Rs. 2.50 lakh. Since 2018, Kawasaki has been sourcing body panels, lights, brakes and tyres from local vendors. The Ninja 300 is likely to be powered by a 296cc, parallel-twin engine that complies with BS6 emission norms. The BS4 version of the bike developed 39 BHP @ 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. The 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch are expected to be carried over.

Ever since the launch of 650 Twins, select customers have been waiting for alloys wheels option To ensure that customers have access to all options they might wish for, Royal Enfield will soon be launching alloy wheels for its popular 650 twins, Interceptor and Continental GT. The alloy wheels will be offered as an accessory. 650 twins  currently utilize spoke wheels , which is one of the key design elements that give the motorcycles their retro flavour. Testing and validation In response to an owner of Interceptor 650, Royal Enfield said that they are currently carrying out extensive durability and validation testing for the new cast alloy wheels. Once that is complete and if things progress as per plans, the new alloy wheels could be  launched around February 2021 . It is also to be noted here, that the upcoming Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser, which has been spied on test in Chennai, was seen with alloys wheels. Most likely, it is this alloy wheel design, which will also be seen on board

  KTM recently launched the new 2021 edition of the 125 Duke  in India. The motorcycle has received plenty of desirable updates along with a significant price hike. So how does it fare against its closest rival, the Yamaha MT15 , now? We try to answer this question by comparing them in terms of features, hardware and pricing. Styling Before we get to the core of the matter, let’s talk styling. The biggest highlight of the 2021 125 Duke is its design which is identical to the Duke 200. Inspired by the flagship 1290 Super Duke, this look comprises of extremely sharp lines running across its body panels, which is further accentuated by the new funky colour options. The MT15, meanwhile, looks the same since its inception but the design is futuristic nonetheless. Its sports a robotic headlamp, beefy fuel tank section and a stubby tail, all of which looks profoundly distinctive. Features The MT 15 is slightly better in terms of features with a full-LED headlamp and tail lamp and a negative L

                  Royal Enfield Meteor Electric Royal Enfield has confirmed plans to launch an all electric motorcycle in the future While scooters currently dominate the electric segment, we could see launch of several new electric motorcycles in the coming years. This space has only a few products and it holds significant potential for growth. Not everyone fancies riding a scooter, so electric motorcycles will inevitably have to step in to fulfil customer expectations. These products will come from both startup auto firms as well as established two wheeler manufacturers. Royal Enfield Meteor electric imagined Royal Enfield is among the leading auto companies that are working on the  development of an electric motorcycle . As may be recalled, Royal Enfield currently dominates the 200cc – 500 cc motorcycle segment with more than 75% market share. To maintain its lead position, the switch to electric is necessary for the company. While details about Royal Enfield’s electric motorcycle h

                    2021 Honda CBR150R 2021 Honda CBR150R is not likely to arrive in India anytime soon Honda has launched its entry-level faired motorcycle CBR150R in Thailand. The updated fully faired sports bike comes with new paint scheme options. Other than added colour schemes there are no other changes brought by the Japanese brand. Earlier, it was speculated that the bike would get USD front fork suspension units which didn’t happen. New Colours on offer The latest iteration of CBR150R is offered in  four dual-tone colour options  which include Matte Black with Red, Grey with Red, Red with Black and Black with Orange. Out of the four colour combinations, Grey with Red comes with the most funky-looking body graphics and decals. Overall Design & Hardware This said colour comes with a red front wheel, red underbelly cowl and sporty graphics with a hint of yellow. The overall design and colour schemes of CBR150R have been inspired by higher CBR models such as   CBR650R and CBR1

  While most of the manufacturers are trying to develop motorcycles with earth-shattering amounts of performance, cutting-edge electronics and razor-sharp looks, Honda has taken the wraps off 2021 CB1300 Super Four and CB1300 Super Bol D’or. Both these retro-styled motorcycles are an attempt to keep the Universal Japanese Motorcycle format alive. Apart from these ‘standard’ motorcycles, Honda has also unveiled their SP versions. But the sad part is, we might not be able to swing our legs on these beauties because well, they are limited to Japan only. More Details Honda introduced the UJM format with the 1969 CB750 and then soon got followed by the likes of Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki. These Japanese giants used to rule the world of two-wheels in the 70s and 80s. The Timeless Design Honda has kept the design philosophy and that is the power of simple things, they are basic in nature but sometimes, they hit hard because they instil the sense of nostalgia. And that is what these beauties

  Hero has trademarked the name 'XTEC' and that has sparked speculations that Hero might be developing a more affordable version of the Xpusle 200. The mist will clear in the coming few days regarding what could it to be! Entry-level ADV is a booming segment in developing countries like India. Motorcyclists are getting more and more inclined towards the adventurous  side of motorcycles and entry-level ADVs serve as the perfect tool to start exploring the unknown. When we talk about the segment starters in India, the 'OG' has to be the Hero Impulse, It might not have been that successful in India but it garnered a cult status when Hero pulled the plug on it. The demand for impulse's successor was so high that the homegrown bikemaker had to cater to it and gave as the Xpusle 200. More Details And now, winds are blowing and carrying a rumour with it that the company is working on a younger cousin of the Xpusle 200 as Hero MotoCorp has filed for a trademark named 'X