Following the launch of the Ather 450X, the company is looking forward to stepping up its infrastructure before deliveries for the 450X begin. [Read more…]
Archives for February 2020
CF Moto 300NK Road Test Review – Fighting Prejudice
We seek the aid of numbers and graphs to validate the CF Moto 300NK’s right to tackle established street-nakeds
Eighth India H.O.G. Rally Successfully Done
By organizing H.O.G. Rally events, Harley-Davidson India have created an admirable offline social network. Remarkable, to say the least, in today’s ‘connected’ world. [Read more…]
March 2020
It’s Value for Money That Counts
WE WITNESSED THE AUTO EXPO LAST MONTH AND, SO FAR AS THE TWO-WHEELER industry is concerned, it was quite a let-down. Only two mainstream manufacturers, Piaggio and Suzuki, took part in the show. However, quite a few electric two-wheeler manufacturers were present with a number of e-bikes on display. It seems that motor shows are losing their sheen and more and more people are moving away from them.
The organizers did a good job by making sure that it was only journalists and photographers, so that it was easy to do one’s work, though the usual problem still persists: you only get to see the backsides of Delhi photographers! Talking of EVs, we did a first ride on the new Bajaj Chetak and its build quality, ride, handling, and performance give the impression that it is a proper scooter and not an electric toy.
The annual Bike India Awards were also presented at a ceremony held last month. As a dedicated bike magazine, it is our duty to appreciate the work done by the manufacturers in the previous year, especially in such difficult times. There were quite a few contenders for the Bike of the Year Award, starting with the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and going all the way up to the BMW R 1250 GS. It is not necessarily the best bike that wins the award, because value for money is very important. If one builds a fantastic motorcycle and prices it exorbitantly, then it does not make sense because it goes against the principle of value for money. This time the Bike of the Year Award went to the Hero XPulse for its unique approach, versatile performance and good bang for the buck.
Aspi Bhathena
Editor
Hero MotoCorp Announce Future Mobility Plans
Hero MotoCorp have launched and showcased a range of various new motorcycles for the Indian market along with sharing their plans for the future.
Suzuki Starts Retail of New BS-VI Burgman Street
Suzuki have introduced the new BS-VI Burgman Street, priced from Rs 77,900 (ex-showroom).
Ralson Ralco Ecoracer New Eco-friendly Tyre Launched
Ralson India have launched the Ralco Ecoracer at Auto Expo 2020 in the popular 120/80-18 size. It is an innovative and eco-friendly tyre for motorcycles.
The new Ralco Ecoracer motorcycle tyre is an environment-friendly tyre. It uses a high content of silica, a natural product, to reduce the use of pollution-causing petroleum-based chemicals. The silica-based compound helps reduce CO2 emissions as well as enhance the performance of the engine because the the use of silica lowers rolling resistance for the tyre thereby increasing fuel efficiency of the vehicle. The Ralco Ecoracer has a cutting-edge tread design to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, safety and durability. Unlike the usual tyres that are made with high contents of synthetic rubber and petroleum based chemicals, Ralco Ecoracer is manufactured with a high proportion of Silica. Silica reduces the friction between the road &tyre enabling smooth movement due to low rolling resistance and thus enhances the performance of the vehicle.
Ralson is India’s largest producer and exporter of bicycle tyres and tubes and has 40 % market share and presence across 70 countries. With an annual turnover growing steadily during the past six years to upwards of 800 crores in 2019, the company is drawing up major capacity expansion plans to capture the 2 billion-dollar two-wheeler tyre market. Raco, a relatively new entrant into the two-wheeler tyre segment, already has a 5% market share and two states of the art factories in Ludhiana, Punjab. With the introduction of the Ralco Ecoracer, Ralson hopes to take on the Indian two-wheeler tyre market.
Ducati Superleggera V4 Unveiled
The Ducati Superleggera V4 is finally here and it is the lightest, most powerful road bike from Ducati. [Read more…]
BS VI-Compliant Honda Dio Launched
The BS VI-compliant Honda Dio has been launched in India for a price ranging between Rs 59,990 and Rs 63,340 (ex-showroom prices).
Bosch Mobility Solutions Show the Next Step
The Bosch Mobility Solutions press event in Delhi had some interesting insights into what the German major has in store for the future.