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.
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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
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User Reviews
I chose this because i love going to mountains and travelling through dirt trails and since i wanted to travel across Himalayas the first option that came my mind was Himalayan 450 because my cousin had Himalayan 411 back then and he loved the experience so i thought same beast with extra power would be a great choice. Honestly everything is good and perfect as i had imagined, The comfort is good the abs is great suspension, perfect and the 17L fuel tank is absolutely perfect, I never feel the necessity to carry extra fuel with me. Yes, i would really recommend this bike to someone who is interested in travelling or doing long rides like ladakh, Warwan you can go to any offroad batch or destination in this bike and also this bike performs well on highway too. Read More
Bajaj N160 most value for money vehicle in this sigment, why because every middle class people can afford this bike the OG N160. I'm using this bike from last 6 months, low maintenance cost and all spare parts are available and it's giving the mileage of 40 plus in local city, engine is very powerfull in this sigment, smooth riding and every gear pickup feel like good.Read More
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
Buying 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
I 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 cost Read More