Weekly Bike News Wrap-Up: Limited Edition Shotgun 650, KTM ADV Range, OLA Electric Motorcycles and many more
Exciting new motorcycles launched in India this week!
The Indian automotive fraternity saw exciting launches from automotive manufacturers like Royal Enfield, KTM, Ola this week along with some more exciting news about your favourite two wheelers. Here’s an overlook on what happened this week:
Royal Enfield’s ‘Limited Edition’ Shotgun 650 Launched
Chennai-based Indian automotive manufacturer has collaborated with ‘Icon Motosports’, an Oregon based custom motorcycle builder, to launch the limited edition Shotgun 650 inspired by their ‘Always Something’ custom motorcycle. The bike gets design elements inspired by the ‘Always Something’ along with a special livery.
KTM Adventure Range Launched
KTM launched three new ADV bikes for the Indian market: The 390 Adventure, the 390 Adventure X and the 250 Adventure. All the three bikes have now become technologically more advanced,get rally-inspired design, make more power, and are more capable ADVs now. With production of these bikes already started, KTM India is expected to start deliveries this month itself.
Ola Roadster X and X+ Launched
Ola Electric launched two new electric motorcycles this week: Roadster X and Roadster X+. With production of these motorcycles already started, we can see these on Indian roads soon. The bikes are priced very competitively and the top variant of the Roadster X+ offers massive range figures, unseen on bikes in segment and beyond.
Import Duty On Premium Imported Bikes Reduced
The premium motorcycle segment, complete built units (CBUs) along with semi-knocked down (SKD) and completely knocked down (CKD) units have received a major reduction in import duties from the Indian Government in the latest budget for financial year 2025. This has increased the possibility of international manufacturers to launch and bring more products to the Indian market. Check out how much money you could save from revision of import duties here.
Yamaha Sells 1 Million units of the YZF-R15
The Yamaha R15 is being sold in India for more than a decade now and has developed a loyal following. Recently, Yamaha achieved an impressive feat by rolling out the 1 millionth YZF-R15. Check out how many of these YZF-R15s were sold in the Indian market here.
User Reviews
- good specification and good mailegA good bike in this price segment, and Yamaha is a great company with great bike models. Love the R15, Yamaha, My dream bike is the Yamaha R15. It offers features like dual-channel ABS, VVA technology, good mileage, and premium hardware. It looks like a much more expensive bike, but I love Yamaha because this bike is priced under ₹2.5 lakh.Read More
- Overall experienceBike is made for speedy pips. If you like sporty look, you should buy this bike. On highway, it goes very smooth. Overall my experience with this bike is great, if your budget is more then also take all the safety gear.Read More
- Ktm 250 adventureUpdate the KTM to measure because I wanted a lightweight that could handle both city rights, and we traps it offers good performance, comfortable economics and features for the price without feeling to intimidating. The bike is fun to ride and handle really well especially on twisted road the, suspension is decent but I wish the low and top was very strong in the city traffic or its been a satisfying experience well. Yes, it depends on your age. Its a great option for beginner and touring enthusiast. If you want stronger higher performance with 1 billion or a luggage you might prefer bigger capacity adventure bike, god has make everyone equal, why it should be the same way right now it could be better now.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
- Best in segmentI am doing long ride on week end also for lite affordable i see many other options like Himalayan 450 but bit heavy for me so I choose ktm adventure because it's light weight easy to ride on highway also good feature of electrical side. On highway I am getting mileage of 30 to 37 kmpl depends on engine rpm this bike effortlessly crush on 120kmph to 140kmph with any engine stress also riding poser is good comfortable in city it's easy to manoeuvre in traffic. Here is my reason to choose ktm light weight good mileage best electric feature like riding mode cornering abs best tft counsel also you get accessories port bottom, also engine power is best in class no match for ktm.Read More