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  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...

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 ta...

  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 se...

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...

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....

  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 Ka...

  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 “pe...