Weekly Two-wheeler News Wrapup: Hero Xtreme 200S BS6 Launched, Yamaha Price Hikes, New Big Bikes Incoming And More

Here are the hottest news items from the week gone by

We’ve witnessed a slightly slow moving news week with manufacturers ready to make the most of the Diwali festive period. Here are the top five news items from this past week:

Hero Xtreme 200S BS6 Launched

Hero has been biding its time making its other 200cc bikes BS6-compliant. The XPulse 200 has been around for a while and it wasn’t until this week that the full-faired Xtreme 200S was launched. Here’s what the bike is packing now.

Yamaha Hikes Prices Of Its Two-wheelers

Buying a Yamaha just got a bit more expensive. The bikemaker has hiked the prices of its FZ commuter motorcycles and 125cc scooters. These two-wheelers have received small premiums. 

2021 Honda CB1000R Unveiled

Honda’s flagship naked motorcycle has undergone a small makeover with engine updates. The bikemaker has also introduced a new top-spec variant called the Black Edition that comes with a few extra features. Here’s what’s new on the bike.

2021 Ducati XDiavel, Scrambler 800 Are Here

Ducati’s most popular model and its devilish cruiser have been updated to meet the current EU5 and BS6 emission norms. The Scrambler 800 has got a few new funky colours while the XDiavel has become even more devilish, putting out more power and torque from its 1,262cc L-twin DVT motor.

Jawa Achieves Sales Feat

The resurrected motorcycling icon has announced that it has reached a sales milestone and in the process, delivered 2,000 Peraks. Here’s what the brand has achieved in the past 12 months of operation.