Weekly Two-wheeler News Wrap Up: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Unveiled, Yamaha Monster Energy Edition & More
From leaked images to unveils, this week saw it all
From leaked images to unveils, this week saw it all
[UPDATE: Royal Enfield has launched the Hunter 350. Full details in our launch story]
This week saw a lot of important developments in the two-wheeler space ranging from new launches to important revelations and a lot more. Check out the top five stories of the week:
Royal Enfield
As Royal Enfield gears up to launch the Hunter 350 on August 7, the highly anticipated motorcycle broke cover on the internet. The specifications of the upcoming roadster were then also revealed, disclosing everything you need to know about the bike. You can also check out what accessories are on offer on the motorcycle here. Have a closer look at the roadster in our image gallery.
We also pit it against the Jawa 42 2.1. Check out which bike came on top in our image comparison.
Yamaha News
Yamaha Motor India recently introduced the 2022 Monster Energy MotoGP edition for four of its models: the R15M, MT-15 Version 2.0, Aerox 155 and the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid. They not only look sporty, but come at a minimal premium over the base models. What boosts the exclusivity factor is the fact they’ll be available in limited numbers at Yamaha Blue Square outlets.
Yamaha also increased the prices of most of its two-wheelers, with the R15 V4 range, MT-15 Version 2.0, FZ 25 and FZ-X receiving the highest hikes.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Confirmed
Rumours regarding a new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R sportbike have been around for quite a while now. But now, a leaked document has confirmed that the inline-4 screamer will be launched soon.
New Bike From Honda Incoming
After sending us a ‘Block Your Date’ and trademarking a new name last month, Honda is all set to launch a motorcycle on August 8. Check out what we think it might be here.
Honda also launched the ‘Sports’ edition of the Dio in India. The new colour schemes make the already sporty-looking Dio look even more so, at a small premium.
Hero XPulse 200T 4V Spied Again
Another image of the updated Hero XPulse 200T 4V surfaced online, offering a much clearer view of the motorcycle.
Hero MotoCorp, India’s top two-wheeler manufacturer, announced that its resale platform ‘Wheels of Trust’ is now available in a ‘phygital’ avatar. You can now hence exchange your two-wheeler just with a couple of clicks, instead of going through what was previously a rather tiresome process.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 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
- best bike everBest bike in my whole life. The performance and the smooth driving experience are the best in my whole life. The bike style is also unique in this budget, and I prefer all youngsters to turn to this bike and purchase the bike, you enjoy the bike like Hunter. Overall great bike and performance is really great.Read More7 3
- Powerfull bikeNo problem at all. Only 2nd service done. Service centre service is good. Pocket friendly service. Rear suspension is good. This 349 cc engine is soulful to drive. Low seat height, 70 mm for short riders. Pillion comfort is good. Lower kerb weight 178 kg only without accessories. Best for city and highway commute.Read More12 6
- Brilliant City + Highway Bike. Fully Satisfied!*Brilliant city and highway bike. Fully satisfied. I have driven my Hunter 350 for almost 17,000 kms and everything is fantastic. The ride comfort is superb both on streets and highways. It handles traffic easily and is equally stable on long rides. The ride quality is brilliant with less vibrations and smooth engine. Looks are amazing - it has that perfect retro + modern street bike presence. Everywhere I go, people ask about it. Mileage, maintenance and overall reliability has been great. Fully satisfied with my purchase. Hunter 350 is the best bike in this segment.Read More31 36
- royal enfield hunter 350 my reviewIt's a really good bike to ride in the city. Really good torque and also has amazing exhaust. Note even with stock however the rear suspension is a bit hard. Not a bad bike at all if you are looking for daily commuting along with a good amount of power. Eyecatching and people have even stopped me to ask about the bike and overall the bike is really good.Read More38 34