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Vespa VX launched

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Vespa VX 1 webWe test rode the new Vespa VX last month and now it’s finally launched in the market. The new premium variant of this retro styled scooter features a front disc brake, tubeless Zapper tyres and revised styling details – a silver-finish speedo cluster, ‘VX’ badging on the left rear panel and a more substantial grab-rail. The company has also added two new colours to the palette: Portovenere Verde (Metallic Green) and Vibrante Rosa (Pearl-effect Pink/Red). These colours replace the earlier black and maroon options for the VX. There’s also a new beige-coloured seat option, which is offered as standard for the red- and dark blue-coloured models.

The addition of the 200mm front disc brake, together with the grippier tyres improves the stopping ability of the scooter considerably, making it more sure-footed and predictable when shedding speed.

The Vespa VX comes with a price tag just a shade over 80 grand (on road, Pune).

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Honda Hands: The story of innovation

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Honda Hands web1Honda “Hands” celebrates the curiosity of Honda engineers, which has led to some of the most successful Honda innovations over the past 65 years. The short film incorporates the Japanese marque’s philosophy of innovation, right from the very first engine produced by the brand to iconic creations like the Honda Cub. Viewers are catered to by an array of diversified products from the Honda stable, both past masterpieces and future offerings which make the viewer speechless. The simplicity of this short film is quite credible as it takes you through the journey of one of the most successful technological conglomerates in the world today.

Story: Sayem Syed

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Hero MotoCorp buys stake in Erik Buell Racing

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India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp issued a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange stating that the company’s United States arm has agreed to buy a 49.2% stake in performance bike firm and technology partner Erik Buell Racing for a whopping $25 million. The Indian firm has already invested $15 million in Erik Buell, and the remaining $10 million would be cleared within the next nine months. Hero MotoCorp was on the look out for a dependable technology partner for their two-wheeler business, and after their fallout with long time partner Honda Japan, had earlier announced their tie-up with Eric Buell’s racing and performance bike company.

The company had showcased a performance motorcycle in the 250-cc range which we hope reaches production soon. With the added investment, we expect Hero MotoCorp to unveil new, more exciting and technologically advanced products in the near future. The company has also clearly stated their interest in overseas expansion, with their motorcycles going on sale in several Latin American and African countries.

Story: Jim Gorde

Mahi Racing back on top as Sofuoglu wins in Imola

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It was a good day in Imola for Mahi Racing Team India with their rider Kenan Sofuoglu finishing on top in the seventh leg of the 2013 World Supersport Championship, pipping leader Sam Lowes from previous race by three seconds.

The 2012 world champion, Sofuoglu began the race in second after the qualifying on Saturday, and overtook Lowes on the very first turn going on to maintain the lead throughout the race, which had its share of drama with an oil spill on the track. Until the oil incident, Sofuoglu had asserted his supremacy on the race, setting the fastest lap of 1’51.960 on the third lap to open up a considerable gap between himself and Lowes.

With 14 laps to go, the race was red flagged when Valentin Debise, the Prorace Honda rider, had an engine blow and spilled oil onto the track. Though not an immediate stop, two more incidents of riders slipping due to the oil spill forced the stewards to bring out the red flags and end the race.

Sofuoglu’s victory also meant the end of a four race winning sequence for Lowes. The team’s second rider, Fabien Foret, finished 12th in the race.

With Mahi Racing Team getting back to a winning spree, Sofuoglu is now second in the overall standings with 106 points, 35 points behind Sam Lowes. His team mate Foret is in third position with 85 points.

Arun Pandey, Chairman of Mahi Racing Team India congratulated Sofuoglu for securing top honours and said the performance on Sunday was proof that they were indeed the strongest contenders in this year’s Championship. He stated, “With half way mark, the performance of the riders are very satisfying right now and we are confident we will be only bettering ourselves hereon”.