All The Top 5 News Stories From This Week That Caught Our Attention
From upcoming Hero motorcycles to the new KTM Duke 390, here is a low-down on all the updates
Amidst a flurry of new launches, this week was jam-packed with all the two-wheeler information coming our way. If you've also been occupied with the hectic pace of your daily routine, there's no need to fret. You can simply use this lowdown to get up to speed on the latest updates.
Launches
Months after the first ride, Triumph has finally launched the new Street Triple 765 R and RS in India. The middleweight naked now comes with interesting new updates and at an attractive price. Check out the prices
Hero after creating a lot of anticipation has launched its refreshed contender in the 160cc space. The new Xtreme 160R 4V now gets a more powerful engine and other interesting updates. Here are the details.
Honda has relaunched the OG sporty scooter, the Honda Dio, with a bunch of upgrades including a new Smart variant. Head here to know the new features.
The Honda Unicorn now complies with the latest BS6.2 norms. It also witnessed a sizeable price hike, with some rather minor changes. Check them out here.
Hero’s legendary commuter, the Passion Plus, makes its comeback after almost three years. Although the bike hasn’t changed cosmetically, it now gets a bunch of new features. Here are the details.
Spyshots and Teasers
Things certainly seem to get brighter by the day as KTM’s upcoming 390 Duke was spotted in its traditional orange paint scheme. Given that it is to come by the end of the year, this bright shade will definitely appeal to a lot of KTM fans. Here are the images.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan has been spotted yet again, but this time in an almost production-ready avatar abroad without any camouflage. The pre-production test mule sure looks sharps and here are the details.
Recently, a test mule of the 2023 Hero Karizma XMR 210 was spotted in a production-ready form, generating a lot of excitement. The return of Hero's renowned sport bike has sparked interest, and to bring it to your speed, here's a summary of everything.
EV News
KTM has also been spotted testing a new e-scooter abroad and it seems to have taken a rather maxi approach to its scoot. The e-scooter looks sharp and comes with typical KTM (as well as a few Husky) design elements. Here are the images.
Even though Simple Energy recently launched the One at Rs 1.45 lakh, it has announced that it will be bringing in not one but two affordable e-scooters in the next couple of months. And we think this is the way they might be able to meet this near deadline.
Hero Vida, the electric division of the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer, has big plans for 2025. The brand is building an interesting strategy based on the Vida e-scooter. Here are the details.
Hero News
Launched in 2023, the Hero Xoom has become quite popular in a short span of time, and now Hero along with the upcoming models might soon launch a bigger version. Check out the details.
During an investor meeting, Hero recently unveiled its upcoming plans for the Indian market, which involve the introduction of a range of 200-400cc motorcycles. And here is a list of what might be in the store.
Hero has big plans for India and has just launched the Xtreme 160R in the Indian market. Along with this the company is also planning to launch not one but two sporty commuter motorcycles. Here are the details.
Patents
TVS has filed a new design patent for a cruiser motorcycle and the same has been leaked online. The upcoming bike might share its platform with another popular TVS motorcycle. Check out the details.
With the increasing popularity of maxi scooters in India, Hero now has recently filed a patent for its sporty maxi-style scooter. When launched, will be a direct rival to the Yamaha Aerox 155. Here are the details.
User Reviews
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