Grand Trunk Harley-Davidson’s custom bike, The Goliath, has won the national contest, defeating the other 11 H-D dealerships that participated in the Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings 2019.
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September 2019
No Light at the End of the Tunnel
The Indian automobile industry is going through one of the toughest times. The sales figures are sliding month on month and there is no solution in sight; if anything, things are only going to get more difficult with the implementation of Bharat Stage VI norms coming into force from next year. All the new two-wheelers will become more expensive once they are upgraded to BS VI specifications.
For the last one year, the sales of two wheelers have been sliding and the government has done nothing to arrest this decline.
The new hefty traffic fines are meant to deter traffic violators, but, at the same time, this will lead to an increase in the rate of chai-pani. I would like to know what the hike in the fine is for two-wheeler riders riding triple seat or a mother and father riding with a child or infant in their arms and if they will even be fined. Just outside my office there are two policemen posted at the crossroads waiting to catch people breaking the signal and that is very good, but, at the same time, there are two-wheelers zipping up and down on the wrong side of the road to which the policemen turn a blind eye. I think this is as big an offence, if not bigger, than running a traffic light.
The registration fees are going to be hiked in the near future. That means when one re-registers one’s two-wheeler from one state in another, one will have to re-pay the registration fee. Why can’t we have one registration fee across the country and pay road tax on fuel? It will bring down the one-time payment burden on the buyer as also the hassle of getting a no-objection certificate (NOC) and having to re-register one’s two-wheeler when one moves from one state to another.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Launched
Italian motorcycle artisans, MV Agusta, have launched the stunning Turismo Veloce 800 in India for Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Turismo Veloce’s sleek, compact styling, road manners and the price has it going up against an accomplished sports-tourer like the BMW S 1000 XR (Rs 17.90 lakh). [Read more…]
Revolt RV 400 and RV 300 Officially Launched
The Revolt RV 400 and RV 300 AI smart electric motorcycles have been launched in India today. Bookings will commence on the company website from tomorrow and deliveries will begin in September
Harley-Davidson Street 750 Limited Edition Launched
The Harley-Davidson Street 750 gets a new limited edition India-inspired paint scheme to celebrate their 10th anniversary in India.
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Unveiled in India
It may not be long before Harley-Davidson’s much-anticipated electric motorcycle reaches customers in India because it was unveiled earlier today in the country. [Read more…]
Harley-Davidson LiveWire First Ride Review: Ride The Lightning
We get our first hands-on experience of the all-new, all-electric LiveWire in Portland. Here’s what the future of the iconic Bar and Shield looks like [Read more…]
Hero Electric Dash Launched in India
Hero Electric have launched an all-new, affordable electric scooter called the Dash for Rs 62,000 (ex-showroom).
Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition Unveiled
The Triumph Daytona is a superstar. A name so iconic that it was sorely missed in the world of supersport motorcycles since the exit of the capable Triumph Daytona 675R. Today that space has been filled, and how; with the spanking new Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition. [Read more…]
CS Santosh Launches Application ‘Recky’ to Connect Motorcyclists
Off-road and rally racer CS Santosh has launched a new application called Recky, with the aim of connecting riders around the globe.