Weekly Wrap-Up: Two Sizzling Launches, Mahindra Mojo Sees a Price Hike and 73rd EICMA Going in Full Swing

Hi Folks! The week was a bit chilly but the manufacturers at 73rd Milan Motorcycle Show made sure that the temperature is maintained with their hot and stunning machines. The news of fresh two-wheelers unveiled at the event just went on flooding all over the week and we were the fastest in covering the motorcycling extravaganza. Talking of our country, we got two new motorcycles this week - entry-level off-road machine Kawasaki KLX 110 and stylish 125cc commuter Honda CB Shine SP. With the end of the festive season, Mahindra decided to increase the price of Mojo by Rs. 5000 that might play a crucial role in its sales. Expanding its network in India, Harley Davidson inaugurated its 19th store in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The tickets for 2016 India Bike Week (IBW) - a rejoicing biking event that takes place in Goa have officially started going on sale. Hero’s upcoming Passion Pro iSmart recently got spied while undergoing test runs, which hints towards its approaching launch. Last but not the least, Polaris India inaugurated its 40th Experience Zone (PEZ) in India in Sonepat, Haryana to give the people an adventurous off-road experience.

Here is the complete weekly wrap-up:

#2015EICMA : Ducati Unveils Seven New Stunning Machines

Ducati has recently unveiled seven new models at the World Premiere that took place at 73rd Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. With this, the long wait for all Ducati fans have finally came to an end and needless to say, Ducati has indeed displayed some spectacular examples of motorcycling. The models launched are: Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Multistrada Pikes Peak, Hypermotard, XDiavel, 959 Panigale, Scrambler Flat Track and Scrambler Sixty2 along with revisions to the Hypermotard range. Read More

Mahindra Mojo Price Increased by Rs. 5000

Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. launched its highly anticipated quarter litre motorcycle, Mojo on October 15, 2015, with an introductory price of Rs. 1.58 lac. At the time of launch, the company said that the price is valid till Diwali and will be revised later. Now, sticking to its word, the company has increased the price by Rs. 5000, and the bike now costs Rs. 1.63 lac, (ex-showroom Delhi). However, the prices will not be applicable for the ones who had booked the motorcycle before Diwali. Read More

Kawasaki KLX 110 launched in India at Rs 2.8 lac

Kawasaki has silently launched a new off-roader, KLX 110, at Rs 2.8 lac for the Indian market. The new offering from the Japanese company is the cheapest motorcycle for the teenagers, but it is not road legal and limited to off-road use only. KLX 110 will not get multiple color options, it will be available in Lime color only. This Japanese small engine capacity off-roader is imported from Thailand via CBU route. Read More

Hero Passion Pro iSmart Spied While Testing

Hero Motocorp, the Indian manufacturer will soon introduce a new member Passion Pro, which is going to be the part of Hero iSmart family. This testing mule is expected to be a new variant of the Hero’s second largest selling commuter Passion Pro. As per the spied images, it looks like a small engine capacity bike that is being tested under heavy camouflage. The iSmart feature of the bike is observed by a blue toggle switch that is placed on the right switchgear exactly like the one that is seen in the Splendor. Read More

#EICMA2015: Triumph Introduced 2016 Explorer 1200 lineup of Motorcycles

During the ongoing EICMA, Triumph Motors introduced their Explorer 1200 adventure tourer lineup of motorcycles. The motorcycle comes in six variants namely - XC, XCa, XC, XCx, XR, XRx and XRt. While XR variants are meant for the roads whereas XC models are more for off-roading purpose.All the motorbikes house 1215cc, inline, three-cylinder engine having shaft drive. The company did not reveal much information, but claims that the new engine will produce more power and a linear torque curve throughout the rev-range. Besides this these motorcycles will also feature a torque assisted clutch. Read More

Honda CB Shine SP Launched at Rs. 59,900

Honda CB Shine SP (Smart Power), which was first teased at the 2015 Honda RevFest as a mystery bike, launched at Rs. 59,900 today in India. It is the updated version of existing CB Shine and is the 14th offering by Honda in 2015. CB Shine SP features a redesigned Livo-inspired headlamp, new tail lamp and a restyled exhaust with chrome finish. Besides this, parallel patterned 10-spoke alloy wheels have been added to the package and the rear shock absorbers receive a decent looking red paintwork. The side panels and the connected rear cowl, with a more aerodynamic design further enhances the visuals of the motorcycle. The bike also gets new graphics and a robust black coloured rear body grab rail to maintain its sportiness. Read More

Harley Davidson Inaugurates its 19th Dealership in India

The legendary American motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson has opened its 19th dealership in the country. Named as Epicenter Harley-Davidson, the store is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This is the company’s 4th independent store in Maharashtra. Along with cities like Jaipur, Surat, Panjim, Indore and Lucknow, this is the Harley Davidson’s 9th dealership in the mini-metro city. With its presence in tier II cities, Harley Davidson is trying to expand its reach. Read More

India Bike Week (IBW) 2016 Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the India Bike Week (IBW) 2016 are now on sale, almost three months before the event. IBW is scheduled to take place in Goa on February 19 and 20 and the tickets for the same can be bought online through BookMyShow.com. Also, there is an additional 25% early bird discount till November 30 for those enthusiasts who won’t miss it for the world and decide to buy themselves a seat as soon as possible. It will be the fourth year of this annual biking event which is like a heaven for Indian bike fanatics and also tourists from all around the world. The festival is expected to see more than 15,000 people including bikers and fans of the biking world. Read More

Ride by Wire Comes to KTM RC390

Race Competition – that’s what RC stands for in RC390. The motorcycle is KTM’s most potent A2 License compliant motorcycle and is one of the best small capacity sportbikes in the world. KTM has introduced it certain worthy upgrades in order to make it even more race ready than before. The RC390 will now come with Ride by Wire technology and Slipper Clutch. Read More

Polaris India Opens 3rd Experience Zone (PEZ) in Haryana; Takes Total Count to 40

The renowned off-road vehicle manufacturer Polaris have recently opened their third Experience Zone (PEZ) in the state of Haryana to give an uncompromised off-road experience to the people. With this, the company has taken the total count of its adventure zones in India to 40. After Dharuhera and Faridabad, the third off-road track in Haryana was opened at Sonepat in Ganaur on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway and is situated 50kms from Delhi. Read More

That’s all for today. Ride safe and don’t forget to wear a helmet.