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  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

  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

  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

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

  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

  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

  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

  It’s powered by 125cc, single-cylinder fuel-injected motor Available in two trims -- Standard and M, with the latter featuring various accessories The cartoon-like headlights feature LED lighting  Neo-Retro seems to be all the rage now. From the Europeans to the Big Four from Japan, every brand seems to be smitten by old-school charm. Yamaha recently launched a funky, neo-retro scooter, christened as Vinoora in Taiwan and if we were to describe it in one word, it’d be a tough call between cute and quirky. The Vinoora features the company’s Newtro design language, which in Yamaha-speak is neo retro and it is very clear with its simple, clean lines and elliptical elements. The fascia, however, reminds of certain banana-loving minions from a popular animated movie, or if you take into account the pot-bellied front muffler, it could even resemble Homer Simpson. It might look a bit old-school, but there are some modern elements such as LED lights in the round headlamps. The same sta

Hero MotoCorp has launched a special edition Splendor+ variant ahead of the festive season. Called the Splendor+ Black and Accent edition , this special variant gets customisable livery. Other than this there are no other cosmetic or mechanical changes. It is priced at Rs 64,470 (ex-showroom Delhi, excluding the Rs 1,399 customisation kit).  Also read: Hero’s New Pleasure Plus Platinum Looks Sinisterly Beautiful Customers can now choose between 3 liveries for the Splendor+ Black and Accent edition. Or they can buy the motorcycles without graphics. The 3 unique liveries were selected as winners of ‘Hero CoLabs’ contest and are called Beetle Red, Firefly Golden and Bumble Bee Yellow. They are priced at Rs 8,99 . Besides the livery, the special edition motorcycle gets black bodywork with black, engine, alloy wheels and exhaust. There are no changes to the bodywork. Customers can also opt for the whole special edition kit that includes the graphics, 3D Hero logo and rim tape.

  Here in India, we’re yearning for the mighty Honda Forza 350 , and there’s a good chance we might even get it sometime soon. But over in Europe, they’ve already got their hands on the even meaner Forza 750 . The monstrous maxi-scooter was unveiled last week and here’s everything you need to know about it: More Powerful Than The Interceptor 650! Powering this beast is the 745cc liquid-cooled SOHC parallel-twin from the X-ADV 750 , which in the Forza produces 58.6PS and 69Nm while meeting Euro 5 norms. Yep, you read that right. It’s more powerful than the Interceptor 650 and actually makes even more torque than the CBR650R ! Feature Frenzy To help harness all that firepower, Honda has given the Forza 750 traction control, engine braking control, ABS and 4 riding modes: Standard, Sport, Rain and User. To conveniently control all these functions, there is a 5-inch colour TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity and it even gets the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system also seen o

Ather Energy has also tied up with dealer partners in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Pune for its premium showrooms. Ather also says each city will likely get around 10-15 charging points before deliveries commence. Deliveries of the Ather 450X will commence in November. Ather Energy has announced that test rides for the Ather 450X will soon commence in Pune and Ahmedabad. The company has also partnered up with dealers to set up premium showrooms, called Ather Space, in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Pune. It has partnered with Kataria Group for its touchpoint in Ahmedabad and with Kamal Motors and BU Bhandari for Mumbai and Pune respectively. Also Read:   Ather 450X First Ride Review Ather Energy assures that each city is likely to have around 10-15 charging points before the deliveries commence. Speaking of which, the Ather 450X will start reaching customers from November. Establishing charging infrastructure in a particular area before the scooters hit the road should make the ownership exp

The drum brake variant costs Rs 6,944 less than the disc brake variant. It gets a BS6-compliant 125cc motor with an e-carb. No other cosmetic or mechanical changes. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat model gets a new drum brake variant priced at Rs 73,274. It is Rs 6,944 less than the disc brake variant priced at Rs 80,218. Other than missing out on a front disc brake, the new variant does not get any cosmetic or mechanical updates. The Bajaj Pulsar Split Seat variant is a premium alternative to the Pulsar 125 Neon with cosmetic add-ons such as a tank extension, engine cowl, split seat and split grab rail.  The new variant continues to be powered by a BS6-compliant 124.4cc air-cooled motor. It is the only motorcycle in its segment that uses an e-carb instead of fuel injection. The motor delivers 11.8PS and 10.8Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Underpinnings comprise telescopic forks and dual gas charged shock absorbers. Braking is via drum brakes at both ends with CBS.  Besid

  Watch Video Review   Were you saving up to buy a mean green machine this festive season? There’s good news as Kawasaki will be offering a Rs 30,000 discount on the purchase of the Versys 650 . You can avail of this voucher to cover the on-road price of the bike or even accessories that you can get from your dealer. This offer is only available for a short period. Head here to check out what's new on the Versys 650 BS6. Also Read: BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 & Z650 Ridden That’s not all, Kawasaki also has discounts offered on its off-roaders. Here’s how much discount is being offered: Model Discount KLX 110 Rs 30,000 KLX 140 Rs 40,000 KX 100 Rs 50,000 These three are specialised motorcycles that aren’t really road-legal. But for an enthusiast, or rather a budding one, these small price benefits will surely ease the purchasing decision. Also Read:   Kawasaki W800 Road Test Review: The Made-In-Japan British Twin Expect Kawasaki to

  Watch Video Review   All new Trident gets a neo-retro design. Will feature a triple cylinder motor. It will be launched overseas early next year. Triumph is set to unveil its all-new Trident motorcycle overseas on October 30th. The middleweight naked will be positioned below Triumph’s Street Triple range. It will be launched overseas early next year.  From the previously released images, the middleweight naked looks compact. It gets a neo retro looking front end thanks to the round headlamp and single-pod instrument console. The rest of the bodywork seems inspired by the Street Triple. In terms of features, the motorcycle gets all-LED lighting and a digital instrument console.    According to Triumph, the upcoming motorcycle will feature a triple cylinder motor. While the British bikemaker has not specified any other details about the motor, we expect engine capacity to be between 600cc and 675cc. Triumph states that the motor will have a “perfect balance of low-dow

Cyberpunk 2077, an upcoming open-world role-playing video game is highly awaited for all the right reasons. Movie enthusiasts would be glad to know that our beloved Keanu Reeves stars in the game. Discerning motorcycle aficionados would also be aware that Keanu has his own high-end, bespoke motorcycle brand, Arch Motorcycle Company. In a perfect marriage of the virtual world and the pursuit of custom motorcycling, one of the brand’s bikes, the Arch Method 143 , will be featured in the game, albeit in a tastefully done futuristic form. In fact, Keanu and his partner-designer Gard Hollinger have been working on capturing the essence of the bike for players to enjoy in the game. Drool over this behind the scenes video: The makers of Cyberpunk 2077 (Poland-based CD Projekt Red) have taken inspiration from the Method 143 and added a creative futuristic twist to the game. It gets a rather compact yet presumably powerful powerplant with a twin exhaust system, solid wheels, and an authentic

  Watch Video Review     Never a dull moment in the motorcycling world, and the week that went by was no different. There were new launches and plans for even more future launches, but there were also some delays and bikes that got cancelled before ever being launched. Here’s everything you may have missed: Honda CB650R Gets Euro 5 Update Honda has some pretty big plans for India in the near future, and the recent launch of its Euro 5-compliant CB650R has a direct effect on those plans. That’s because the Japanese brand plans on bringing this model to India for the first time next year. To read all about the updated bike, head here . Ducati Multistrada V4 Engine Details Revealed Another piece of international news that has an impact on India comes from Ducati, which has unveiled the details of the V4 Granturismo engine that will go on to power the eagerly awaited Multistrada V4. To find out how much power and torque it produces, head here . Royal Enfield Cruiser Spotted, 2