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  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

  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

 The KTM Duke 125's 2021 has reached the dealerships and KTM might launch the updated 125cc rocket by the end of this year. It features the same design philosophy as seen on the BS6 Duke 200. The KTM Duke 125 is a fun little motorcycle and currently enjoys absolutely no competition in the 125cc performance-oriented motorcycle segment, at least in India. It was launched in 2018 and the main motive behind its introduction was to make the Austrian brand more accessible to a wider spectrum of riders. It has been enjoying a pretty successful stint and now, KTM is all prepped up to roll out its updated version. The 2021 Duke 125 has already started reaching dealerships and as the spy pics suggest, it is a major overhaul over the outgoing model. More Details  The 2021 KTM Duke 125, as seen in the spy shots shared by MRD vlogs on Instagram, clearly draws inspiration from its elder sibling, the BS6 Duke 200. Visible Changes Visible changes The visual differences are quite prominent as it no

  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

The all-new 2021 Ducati Monster is now 18 kg lighter than before and not to forget, more powerful as well! Ducati has completely revamped its looks as well and the new Monster now looks all the more modern than before! The Ducati Monster is one of the most iconic naked motorcycles and has dedicated fan base. But the Monster started feeling a little dated as compared to its more modern and lighter rivals. It was about time that the Italian bikemaker send the Monster to the operation theatre for a much-needed surgery and that os exactly what has happened. The surgery has resulted in a lighter, better and more modern Monster which is now all stacked up to take on its rival. More Details The all-new Monster was unveiled at the Ducati World  Premiere's final episode and we must admit that Ducati was indeed saving the best bit for the last. Updated Powertrain The engine is one of the biggest star of the show as it is the same unit that we have seen in the Hypermotard and Multistrada 950.

  The all-new 2021 BMW S 1000 R made its debut last week and, like previous iterations, is based on the flagship S 1000 RR.         •  New BMW S 1000 R unveiled Features the inline-four engine from the flagship S 1000 RR Gets updated styling and more electronics 2021 BMW S 1000 R styling and features The styling is new for 2021 with a redesigned headlamp, tank, radiator shrouds and belly pan that give the bike a sharper look. The rear, meanwhile, has been borrowed from its fully-faired supersport sibling. The new S 1000 R also boasts of a comprehensive electronic package. This includes a 6.5-inch TFT display, three riding modes, wheelie control, cornering ABS, engine brake control and traction control.  2021 BMW S 1000 R engine The 2021 S 1000 R’s engine is directly derived from the latest S 1000 RR unit, but in a different state of tune. On this bike, it produces 165hp at 11,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 9,250rpm and is Euro 5 compliant. BMW Motorrad has also said that the torque curv

  TVS Raider could become a dual purpose adventure tourer based on the 310 cc platform or it could target the quarter litre space TVS Motor Company introduced the updated version of the Apache RTR 200 4V a few days ago with adjustable Showa front suspension, three riding modes, three-step adjustable brake and clutch levers. With the addition of new segment-first features, the naked streetfighter has become a compelling offering. The 2021 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is priced at Rs. 1.31 lakh (ex-showroom) for the dual-channel ABS variant and it also gets a new matte blue colour scheme. TVS hit the headlines again when it filed a trademark for the ‘Raider’ name. It has also trademarked Fiero 125 and Zeppelin R as they could make way for a 125 cc commuter and a cruiser respectively. While no official details of the motorcycle are available yet, the ‘Raider’ name indicates that it could be for a dual purpose adventure touring machine. The homegrown manufacturer is expected to introduce a new 31

  amaha has officially launched an updated YZF-R15 in Malaysia. As a part of the new model year, the motorcycle gets two fresh colors – Race Blue and Black. The Race Blue is a lot blue-r than before whereas the matte black now comes without the red graphics of the older model. There are no mechanical changes and it continues to be powered by the same 155.1cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder engine which produces 19.3 PS of peak power at 10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm of max torque at 8500 rpm. If you compare that with the Indian spec R15, our version produces lesser power and torque and that is because of the stringent Bharat Stage 6 emission norms that got enforced here earlier this year. The R15 costs  RM 11,988  in Malaysia which converts to 2.13 Lakh in INR. Yamaha also sells the MT25 and R25 in this South Asian market. R15 goes with features like assist and slipper clutch, twin split headlamps, digital instrument cluster, aluminum swingarm and golden colored upside down front forks which t