Weekly News Wrapup: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price Hike, Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450 Apex and Kawasaki Eliminator Launched and More!
From launches to updates and spy shots, this week had a lot to offer!
This first week of 2024 was quite exciting; We witnessed new launches, updates and some spy shots of upcoming models. If you weren’t able to keep up with the news, don’t worry we’ve got you covered:
Royal Enfield Updates
Royal Enfield updated the pricing of the recently launched Himalayan 450, the introductory pricing which was offered after the launch has now been revised and now all variants of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are more expensive by a substantial amount. The manufacturer also revealed the prices of some accessories that the Himalayan will get. To know about the new prices and accessories, check out our story here.
Another update from Royal Enfield was the introduction of two new colour schemes for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. The new colours are called Dapper G and Dapper O and they look fantastic.
EV Launches: Ather Apex and Bajaj Chetak
The Ather 450X and Ather 450S have been popular for offering a good package of reliability and performance but now the Ather Energy has taken things to the next level with the launch of their all new Ather 450 Apex. The new scooter is nothing like anything we have seen before and packs quite the punch. Read all about the details here in our launch story.
The Bajaj Chetak is a commuter electric scooter and theonly EV offering from Bajaj right now, and the brand has launched a more premium variant of the same. The new variant comes with performance upgrades, new features and a lot more functionalities, from a new powerpack to a brand new TFT display. Here are all the updates.
Kawasaki Eliminator Launched
Kawasaki has launched the Kawasaki Eliminator in India and this marks the return of the Eliminator nameplate after two decades. The bike features a modern cruiser design and is powered by a liquid-cooled engine which produces 45PS and 42.6Nm. It will face competition from the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 but the pricing of the Eliminator doesn’t make this competition a close one.
Aprilia Tuono 457 Spotted Testing
The Aprilia Tuono 457 is an upcoming sporty naked based on the Aprilia RS 457 and this week it was spotted testing in Europe. The test bike looked far from finished but we were able to make out a lot of important details about the bike including its underpinnings and a few other things. Read all about it here.
Ampere NXG Electric Scooter Spied Testing.
The Ampere NXG is an upcoming electric scooter and a more premium offering from Ampere. It was spied testing this week and judging by the images, we have been able to get a better idea of what to expect with this e-scooter.
User Reviews
- I am satisfied with this bikeThe Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has a sporty look and offers a great riding experience. My bike is in good condition, delivers good performance and mileage, and has a low maintenance cost. Its sporty looks and overall performance is really good. Everything about the bike is great, comfort and experience is really satisfying.Read More
- adventure ka junoon King of mountainHimalayan 450 is made for those who believe the journey matters as much as the destination. Powerful engine, comfortable ride and rugged looks make it a true adventure partner. Road khatam ho sakti hai, lekin adventure ka junoon kabhi khatam nahi hona hahiye, overall bike is really strong and comfrotable.Read More
- tuono 457 ( personal opinion)Stance and appearance. it was expensive but the test ride felt awesome, the engine was punchy but i had concerns about mileage, but the thrill it gives way above all the expenses that occur. I personally use it as daily but my dad uses it sometimes, says he gets little scared due to acceleration. It's a punchy engine making it fun for rides with friends and also a tractable engine for daily runs. It has 2 downsides which, i think must be fixed, the suspension does not feel good (prolly due to Bangalore roads). and brake works good but does not feel good. yes, i would recommend this bike, especially for enthusiasts. its a good daily (except low mileage) and a fun highway bike. I just love to ride it. It fills you with spirit and if there is a feeling i would like others to have its this.Read More
- Bike proformanceAwesome bike proformance, excellent quality and the amazing part was pick up. I like this fully black loaded bike. The pilot seat is comfortable and at perfect height for a 5.5 foot to 6 foot guy. Coming to the price part if your budget is between 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs this will be a perfect match for your daily ride.Read More