Weekly Two-Wheeler News Wrap-up: TVS iQube Updated, Splendor Plus Xtec Variant Launched, RC 390 Launch Delayed And More
From launches to scoops on upcoming products, this was one busy week
From launches to scoops on upcoming products, this was one busy week

This week saw a lot of important developments in the two-wheeler space ranging from new launches to major updates and a lot more. Check out the top five stories of the week:
TVS iQube Launch And Colours And Variants Explained

TVS updated the iQube Electric recently and it’s now available in three variants: standard, S and ST. The S and ST not only pack better features but also superior range and a lot more.
Oh, and apart from three variants, it is available in a total of 11 colours. Pretty confusing eh? Worry not, for we’ve broken down and explained both the colours and the variants for you.
Splendor Plus Xtec Launch And Variants Explained

Hero surprised us all by launching the Xtec variant of India’s highest selling bike, the Splendor Plus. In this avatar, the bike gets several segment-first features, and to know what exactly they are, click here.
With the multiple variants on offer, things tend to get confusing. To help you decide which variant to go for, we’ve explained what each member of the Splendor Plus family is all about.
RC 390 Launch Delayed

It’s all happy isn’t it? We had some bad news from Team Orange this week. Our dealer sources told us that the launch of the much-awaited 2022 RC 390 has been delayed. Here’s how long you’ll have to wait for the launch of this track tamer.
Keeway Two-wheelers’ Launch And More

It was quite a busy week for Keeway. The company launched three two-wheelers for India this week consisting of a cruiser and two scooters Check out all the details in our launch story.
The juiciest one of the three was the K-Light 250V, a cruiser with a v-twin heart. We compared it against its desi rival, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 through images. Head here to know how the cruisers performed against each other.
One of the two scooters is the Sixties 300i, a retro-styled scooter that carries the 60s charm in its design. You can check out its photo gallery here. The third in Keeway’s lineup was the Vieste 300, a maxi-styled scooter. It too, is powered by the same engine as the Sixties 300i, and is more powerful than the Yamaha Aerox 155, at least on paper. Head here to know how the Vieste fared against its desi rival.
Talking about its future plans, there’s not only a chance of an EV from Keeway in India next year, but Keeway is also planning to launch five more bikes this year. Exciting times up ahead!
Scram 450 Spotted Testing

A scrambler-style derivative of the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been spotted on test for the first time. It could be called the Royal Enfield Scram 450, and will likely be a more affordable motorcycle compared to the full-fledged ADV. When compared to the ADV, this scrambler features a few crucial distinguishing elements.
User Reviews
Nice, high milage providing bike in India 70kp/lSmooth and I have a great day of using the bike. I am so happy to use this bike, nice bike. Mileage king in India, with low investment, nice best bike under 100 cc segment in India, best for students and all. It's performance is very good in highway and it provides 80 kmpl in highway at 50 speed very reliable and comfortable with budget friendly bike. Very nice bike, low maintenance and high mileage king in this segment. Nice and smooth and very reliable. You can also buy this bike, best decision for students and also for delivery partners. Low maintenance and mileage king. You can buy it now. Performance is great. Thanks.Read More
Its amazing. Dont think too much, just get oneIt is a beautiful bike- that never feels boring. The acceleration is undefeatable! and while it is sporty, it is surprisingly practical too. It's neither too heavy nor too tall, unlike the Himalayan. Its an absolute attention grabber and I love the colour I chose (brava blue). To sum it up- I chose this bike because it was beautiful, it was fast and it seemed practical enough for my use. I use this bike as my daily, and it has never failed me. It feels stable, planted, easy to manage. It always feels like i'm in control, I have not had a feeling of anxiety that it'll wobble, slip or be uncontrollable even once that I have ridden this bike even on high speeds. The fat rear tyre makes me confident even in rain. the feels grippy even on wet roads, loose gravel- though the bike did splash water on my back in rain, I just got the rear mudguard extender from Enfield and now it's not a problem, though I believe it should've been company fitted. The suspensions are comfortable for daily use, and even in Ghaziabad's bumpy roads I almost do not feel a thing. The engine yearns to red line, the bike wants to go fast and I love it every time I pull the throttle. The mileage is reasonable, with 25 on normal city commute (in power mode, using eco mode pushes that up to around 28. I can manage to get 32 if I ride carefully, maintaining gears to keep the engine at 4-5k rpm and not pulling the throttle/ yanking the breaks unnecessarily) It does get hot in the summers, but honestly I can smell the engine getting hot more than I feel it. Its hard to explain really, but hot air does not blow on my leg when riding so that's good, occasionally the win direction may align and the hot air may blow onto your face- but again thats rare. I am a bit conflicted on highway rides, because it is fun to ride on the highway, but the seat does make your buns feel sore after a while, but its manageable. highway mileage is around 28-29 in power mode, and around 30-32 in eco mode. I would recommend this bike everybody over any other bikes in this segment (except the adv tourers, if you can manage them ofcourse). Anyone can buy this bike if i'm being honest, Its fun, its not tall, its not heavy, its not too expensive to maintain, the breaks are reliable, Its stable, the riding posture is good, and its not scary to ride. you connect with the bike in the first ride. I love it, and i'm pretty sure you'll love it too. just go for it.Read More
Best scooterek modern aur eco-friendly electric scooter hai jo aaj ke samay ke liye bahut hi useful vehicle maana jata hai. Yeh scooter khaas taur par un logon ke liye design kiya gaya hai jo pollution ko kam karna chahte hain aur petrol ke badhte daamon se bachna chahte hain. Iska design simple, stylish aur attractive hai, jo har age group ke logon ko pasand aata hai. TVS iQube me powerful electric motor di gayi hai jo smooth aur noiseless ride provide karti hai. Iski top speed lagbhag 78 km/h tak hoti hai, jo daily city commuting ke liye kaafi hai. Is scooter ki sabse badi khasiyat iska smart technology features hain, jaise ki digital display, smartphone connectivity aur navigation support. Isme lithium-ion battery use hoti hai jo ek baar full charge hone par lagbhag 100 km tak chal sakti hai, jo roz ke kaam ke liye perfect range hai. Charging bhi kaafi convenient hai kyunki ise ghar par hi easily charge kiya ja sakta hai. Safety ke liye isme regenerative braking system, strong body aur LED light.Read More
A delightful experience with my bikeIt's very comfortable bike and I enjoyed it a lot but it's mileage is not a fact ... Because it's very fun to Ride it's engine is so refined that I can easily pull it up in traffic.... It's pick up and top speed is so good and it's graphics designing and electronics are so spoty and usefull ... Highly recommend to ride it onceRead More
Good for long drives!The acceleration is so good and best for long drives the seats are so comfy and wide enough till thigh back pillion is great lower back support for the passenger seat is great when tested 0-60 it’s less than 5 seconds the design is a chic magnet honestly, ride height is okay for me but overall it’s a goodRead More