Weekly News Wrap-Up: New Pulsars, KTM 160 Duke And More
The Pulsar 220F was updated, and the KTM Duke 160 got a new variant too
We’re halfway through the last month of the year, and the steady stream of launches still shows no signs of letting up. We saw some iconic names in the motorcycle world getting updated, along with some juicy news about an affordable BMW naked bike. Here are the top 5 news of last week:
Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launched
Bajaj Auto launched the 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 220F with fresh new colour schemes, LED indicators, and other subtle upgrades. What’s even better is that the price hike was very minimal.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 Reaches Dealerships
The updated Bajaj Pulsar 150 was spotted at the brand’s dealerships, indicating an official launch very soon. The bike now gets a new, sharper-looking front-end along with some other feature updates.
KTM Duke 160 New Variant Launched
KTM launched a new variant of the 160 Duke. The new variant costs Rs 7,991 more than the standard bike and comes with a TFT screen. Interestingly, the LCD screen in the base variant is almost as informative as the TFT one.
Aprilia RS 457 Gets New Colours
Aprilia launched three new colour schemes for the RS 457 at India Bike Week 2025, held in Panchgani, Maharashtra. It looks really smashing, but the other aspects of the bike have remained unchanged.
Sub-450cc BMW Naked Motorcycle Incoming
After the BMW F 450 GS launch, BMW Motorrad plans to follow it up with a new 450cc naked streetfighter based on the same 420cc platform. It’ll be the most affordable twin-cylinder BMW bike in India. Will you be saving up for this one?
User Reviews
- Superb Bike $ backbone of Bajaj Auto.I am riding Pulsar 150 since 2011. The model available at that time was BS3. It's performance and power composition give perfect and balanced ride for daily commuting. I always keep my bike in better condition, that's why i compete nowadays Pulsar 150 models. Good Product from Bajaj Auto India Pulsar.Read More
- Aprilia RS 457 is a powerfulAprilia RS 457 is a powerful entry-level sport bike with a 457cc twin engine delivering strong mid-range performance and sharp handling. It offers premium features like riding modes and traction control. However, braking process and service network can be drawbacks. Overall, a fun, stylish, and performance-focused bike.Read More
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