This Week’s Biggest News Stories
Among all the news stories, the Himalayan 450 being launched was the biggest one!
Update: Royal Enfield has just unveiled the Production Spec Shotgun 650. Check it out here!
It was an eventful week in the two-wheeler world with a much-awaited ADV from Royal Enfiled getting launched. In case you missed out on all the news stories from this week, here’s a quick lowdown on them:
Motoverse 2023
The highly anticipated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 was launched at Motoverse 2023 (formerly Rider Mania).
At the same event, Royal Enfield revealed a custom version of the upcoming Shotgun 650 Twin, designed as a single-seat bobber with flexibility for a pillion seat or luggage rack.
EV Updates
Orxa Energies launched the long-awaited Mantis electric motorcycle. It gets a liquid-cooled powertrain and the second highest range in India.
Ather Energy's CEO, Tarun Mehta, confirmed plans for a family scooter launch (expected by mid-2024) and a more powerful variant of the 450X in early 2024.
Yamaha R3 and MT-03
The Yamaha R3 and MT-03 are set to be launched in the Indian market, initially arriving through the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route with a potential shift to the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route based on demand.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Dealer sources have confirmed the discontinuation of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 single-channel ABS variant. All available color options now feature dual-channel ABS as a standard configuration.
Next-gen Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Spy shots captured the next-gen Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 while it was being tested. The streetfighter gets a larger and more robust design compared to the current-gen model. Notably, it shares several components with the KTM 250 Duke.
User Reviews
Buy 450 himalayanIt is a nice bike with good performance. I prefer it for highway touring and off-roading. Until the first service, I was not satisfied with the mileage because I was getting only 18–19 kmpl. However, after the first service, I am impressed.Read More- Expierence with Pulsar N160Incredible breaking system and emergency stops, also expireneced the free handle module to get gaps while driving, also torck capacity little bit, rest is everything is fine. The battery power may decrease when the vehicle is parked outdoors or during rainy weather, so proper care is necessary. The mileage is good and excellent overall.Read More
- Worth it..This is an excellent bike and had great fun riding. The back seat is include along with the bike. Had 1250km run including office travel and long rides and it has been fun doing both. Great comfort. The sheet metal grey gives a batmobile feel and experience. Looks damn good without the back seat, I generally carry it in my backpack.Read More
- Worth the valueBuying and everything is seamless mileage can be improved and charging speed too. Remaining all things are good according to the price its value for me. Overall performance is best there is no issue with the performance and looks n design but one thing and that is mileage nothing else. oVerall i am happy with this bike of mine.Read More
- Concerns over seating ,mileage and maintainenceI have concerns over seating posture of this bike i am 6 feet and it feels like my whole upper body weight falls on the handle and it feels like u are riding a heavy vehicle but not bike ,coming to mileage they said it gives 31 kmpl but it only gives 23-25 kmpl which is very less for a 250cc and high maintainence costRead More