This Week’s Top Bike News: Hero Xtreme 160R 2V Launch, Honda Activa Electric Launch Timeline Revealed, TVS Apache RR 310 Launch Date Confirmed And More

It has been an interesting week for the Indian bike industry. From new bike launches to latest spy shots and insights on upcoming bikes and scooters

This week was packed with important bike and scooter news coming from all directions. From new bike launches, to the latest spy shots and insights on the upcoming bikes and scooters. However, if you happen to miss out on all the action, then here’s a quick news recap for you:

2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 2V Launched

Hero MotoCorp has launched the updated 2024 Xtreme 160R 2V in India and is more than Rs 10,000 cheaper than before. The bike now comes with updated features including a new drag race timer and a new tail light, which it gets from the recently updated 160R 4V. It also gets a new flatter and more comfortable seat.

2024 Yamaha R15M Launched

The 2024 Yamaha R15M has also been launched in India. The 155cc sportbike is now available in two colours: Icon Performance and Metallic Grey. The Icon Performance colour variant features a Carbon-fibre-like pattern on the fairing. The whole R15M has been updated and gets turn-by-turn navigation, music controls, and an LED light for the rear number plate. However, all these updates come with a bump in price.

Upcoming Honda Activa Electric Launch Timeline Revealed

We have come across so much news regarding the launch of Honda working on the upcoming Activa Electric launch in the past. But finally, we know when the much-awaited Activa Electric will be launched. Tsutsumu Otani, CEO of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has officially revealed the launch timeline of the upcoming Activa electric scooter in an interview. The scooter may also get the Honda e:Swap battery swapping technology.

2024 TVS Apache RR 310 Launch Date Confirmed

TVS Motor Company has finally confirmed the launch date of the upcoming TVS Apache RR 310, shortly after it was spied testing near the TVS manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The latest spy shot of the Apache RR 310 clearly showcases a winglet mounted on the bike’s front fairing, more details here.

Upcoming Hero Xoom 125R Spied Testing

The upcoming Hero Xoom 125R was spied testing in India, ahead of its upcoming launch. The spy shots of the scooter reveal the scooter’s tail section, which looks similar to the same scooter that was first showcased at the EICMA 2023 in Italy. The 125cc scooter has stylish and sporty looks. It comes equipped with large 14-inch wheels, and aims to fill the gap of a 125cc sporty scooter in Hero’s lineup, which was left by the discontinued Hero Maestro Edge 125.