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Kawasaki Ninja 650 Road Test Review In Images

  Watch Video Review     The Kawasaki Ninja 650 BS6 has received little changes over its BS4 predecessor: a cleaner burning (but slightly less potent) motor, a new look and some fancy new features. So, how much of a difference have these little changes made? Read on to find out… Obviously, Kawasaki has given the 650 a design makeover in this generation. The redone front fairing, headlights and screen have now given it the Ninja family look, making it remarkably similar in appearance to the mighty Ninja ZX-6R . The new TFT screen is crisp and well laid out, and greatly adds to the perceived value of the Ninja. Gear position, speed and even RPM can be read at a glance, which isn’t always the case with fully digital units. The Bluetooth connectivity allows you to locate your parked bike, log your rides, and change certain settings on the bike using your mobile phone, but what you can’t do is receive on-screen navigation or control music playback. The output difference between
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Hero Electric Launches Nyx HX e-Scooter Lineup With 210km Range

  The innovative folks at Ather Energy are hard at work, expanding into new cities, trying to speed up charging rates and extract more range from their battery packs. But Hero Electric has apparently outdone them by rolling out the new Nyx-HX lineup of scooters that claims to offer up to 210km on a single charge! That does sound impressive, until you learn that the top speed is 42kmph. But considering the fact that Hero Electric’s target market is B2B applications, the low top speed shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The B2B buyers will also appreciate the flexibility in terms of passenger and load carrying solutions, as you can see from the ice box on the back of this particular example. The sizeable floorboard further ups the utility quotient of the Nyx-HX, and if you are a business owner who’s interested in buying one of these, they start at Rs 64,440 after FAME-2 subsidies. If you are looking to buy this as an individual, though, you will have some concerns. The appearance o

BMW R 18 With Touring Accessories Spied

  Watch Video Review   The spied bike gets a pair of auxiliary lamps, a large windshield, and new exhausts. Expect these to be offered as accessories on the standard model too. In India, the BMW R 18 starts from Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom India). The BMW R 18 is a minimalistic retro cruiser made to turn heads and let the rider roll in style. But the rock-and-roll nature of the motorcycle doesn’t exactly make it practical. To counter this, BMW Motorrad seems to be testing a new touring-friendly variant of the R 18 with a bunch of accessories.  Also Read:   BMW R 18: All You Need To Know The test mule sports a large windshield and a pair of LED auxiliary lamps. Riding down the highway should be a more comfortable affair thanks to the windshield. The auxiliary lamps will also come in handy while munching miles at night. For a more cohesive look, the indicators have been moved to the auxiliary lamp mounting brackets. The motorcycle also gets a pair of slash-cut exhausts. Othe

Ather 450 Price Reduced Gets Buyback Option

Subscriptions plans have been revised and made more flexible. Four plans to choose from with prices starting at Rs 125 per month. Exchange offers also available.   Bengaluru based EV startup Ather Energy has announced a unique buyback programme for the 450X . Ather says it’ll buy back the 450X from customers for Rs 85,000 at the end of 3 years IF the customer wants to part ways with the scooter. According to the brand the e-scooter has a strong resale value thanks to its reliability aspect, which has been affirmed by existing owners of the Ather 450. Admittedly, the price of the 450X was on the higher side and Ather understands this, especially during these testing times. So, in a bid to make the scooter more accessible, Ather has introduced a new lease plan. It allows customers to get their hands on the 450X at a lower price and for a nominal monthly fee. This makes sense for those who aren't willing to buy the scooter up front.  Alternatively, customers could trade in

Honda Hness CB350 Waiting Period Revealed For Major Cities

  Watch Video Review   __REVIEWVIDEO CONTENT_ID=default__ The hype train surrounding Honda’s latest retro roadster is crazy. We’ve received a ton of comments on our social media channels as well as on the couple of videos of the H’ness CB350 . If you booked the bike when it was first showcased and are still willing to go ahead with the purchase despite its slightly premium pricing , you would be dying to know when your Highness will be delivered. Fret not, we have the answer as our dealer sources indicate a waiting period of 30-45 days for most cities. Here’s a city-wise breakdown: City Waiting Period Delhi 45 days Mumbai  30-45 days Pune 30 days Bengaluru 15 days Chennai 90 days Hyderabad 45 days Kolkata 60 days Yep, those of you living in Kolkata and Chennai might need to wait for a while to ride home on your prized beauty but Bengaluru folks are in luck. Units have started getting dispatched to the Big W

TVS NTorq 125 SuperSquad Avengers Edition Launched

  Watch Video Review   SuperSquad edition gets three colour options. It gets a lot of Avenger themed easter eggs. Powertrain and underpinnings remain unchanged. It costs Rs 2,500 more than the NTorq Race Edition. TVS has launched the new NTorq 125 SuperSquad Edition in India at Rs 77,965 (ex-showroom Delhi), Rs 2,500 more than the top spec NTorq 125 Race Edition . The new SuperSquad Edition is designed in collaboration with Marvel Studios and is inspired by the Avengers franchise. The updates are purely cosmetic and are limited to a new paint job and graphics. It also gets a customised UI on the TVS SmartXonnect app.  The NTorq 125 SuperSquad edition uses the NTorq Race edition as the base and is available in three colour variants: Combat Blue, Invincible Red and Stealth Black. Each colour signifies a Marvel superhero. The Combat Blue livery is inspired by Captain America. Besides the blue livery and shield on the front apron, it has the number 41 sticker. This denotes

Honda HNess CB350 Dealership Dispatches Commence

  Watch Video Review   The Honda H’Ness CB350 is the Japanese brand’s first mid-capacity retro bike developed for India. It gets segment-first features such as traction control and voice-activated, smartphone-compatible instrument cluster. The bike is powered by a 348cc air-cooled long-stroke engine, producing 21.07PS and 30Nm. Honda has officially commenced dispatches of its H’Ness CB350 to Honda BigWing dealerships across India. A special line-off ceremony was held to celebrate the roll out of the retro motorcycle from its manufacturing plant in Manesar, Haryana. Expect the motorcycle to reach all major Honda BigWing dealerships across the country soon. The waiting period ranges from 30-45 days in cities such as Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Honda has priced the bike at Rs 1.85 lakh for the DLX variant and Rs 1.90 lakh for the DLX pro model. Both prices are introductory . Also Read:   What Else Can You Buy Instead Of The Honda H’Ness CB3