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The first to arrive from Harley-Davidson’s Project RUSHMORE, a global customer-driven initiative to improve every aspect of the touring experience, is the all-new 2014 Street Glide. It will be coming to India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU). [Read more…]
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The Royal Enfield Continental GT has been earning rave reviews in the UK, and we gave you our first impressions of the café racer reboot too. For those of you who want to get your hands on the Continental GT, the wait is almost over, as we have received official confirmation that the bike’s launch will be spread out from the 25th of 28th of November in India. As we mentioned previously, expect the 29.1 PS generating 535cc GT to be priced around the Rs.2.2 – 2.5 Lakh mark.
We can’t wait to put this bike through its paces, and for those of you who are of the same bent of mind, here’s a brilliantly made short film on the bike that will only whet your appetite further.
Story: Harket Suchde
It’s finally here! The highly anticipated BMW R 1200 GS has broken cover, and boy it surely is a head-turner. The new R 1200 GS gets factory-installed crashbars and panniers as standard, the 1,170cc opposed-twin engine has also been tweaked to give the new version even more bang for the buck. Certain parts have been replaced: a heavier flywheel and an additional vibration damper come in to provide a smoother ride and a better feel of the powerplant under various conditions.
What’s more is that the spring travel is 20mm longer for both rear and front. The bodywork is also restyled to fit an all-new, larger 30-litre fuel tank, new off-road pegs are much more wider and stronger and provide more stability to the rider. A large windshield with air flaps comes standard while the new tilt-adjustable seat is a boon for long, bumpy rides. On the electronics side of things, the R 1200 GS comes equipped with anti-lock brakes, automatic stability control and two riding modes as standard, with three additional modes available optionally to further fine tune the performance on offer.
BMW Motorrad have not yet stated any information regarding the price and availability of the 2014 R 1200 GS, so stay tuned for updates as and when they surface.
Story: Sayem Syed
KTM Racing India recently conducted the third Orange Day for its customers in Delhi. The Orange Day event has been conceptualised to allow customers to experience the racing genes of the company’s popular motorcycle, the 200 Duke. Owners also get a chance to interact among each other and face off on a race track.
The venue for the Orange Day was the Parking Area near the ATC Tower at the Cargo Stand of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 2 Road), with KTM owners as well as non-KTM motorcycle enthusiasts among the invitees. Proceedings kicked off with registrations followed by a classroom session by a racing expert on racing basics and the best way to extract the most out of the bike. This was followed by a demonstration on the track and then the race. Other events included service camps, KTM Powerwear and Powerparts stalls, refreshments and music. The company also showcased its 1190 RC8-R superbike, the 350 SX-F and the recently-launched 390 Duke. The first few buyers of the KTM 390 Duke received the keys to their motorcycles at the event.
Speaking at the occasion, Ishwinder Singh Khurana, DGM Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said that the KTM brand was rooted in racing and the company wanted KTM owners to experience the capabilities of the motorcycle on a race track. The Orange Day has been organised in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Noida, Chennai, Vadodara, Jaipur, Kochi and now Delhi, and would be held in other metros too.
KTM has won over 230 World Championship titles in various categories including 12 consecutive Dakar Rally titles. Their motorcycles seek to follow this racing philosophy through the use of light and high-strength alloy components allowing what is usually the best power-to-weight ratio in their respective classes.
Story: Gaurav Nagpal
Ducati are one of the most well-known exotic bike brands in the world, and now, it looks like the Bologna-based manufacturer is expanding on the digital front as well.
Ducati USA have announced their first-ever online store in association with e-business behemoths eBay. This is the first time ever that a popular motorcycle brand like Ducati will be directly carrying out business via eBay Motors.
For those of you who are wondering will users be able to buy bikes from the e-store, let us tell you that the Ducati eBay store will first be loaded with lots of accessories, apparel, helmets and parts for Ducati motorcycle owners in the US market.
Thus, buying new Ducati gear or an official spare part is just a click away. What’s more is that buyers can go through an array of other Ducati offerings like scale models and high-performance units. It’s a must-visit for all Ducati lovers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Make sure you check out the Ducati USA eBay Store.
We hope Indian manufacturers are taking notes, and maybe,even a page out of Ducati’s book.
Story: Sayem Syed
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) has unveiled the Police Model Design of its CBR 250R motorcycle, in partnership with ‘Grand’ IJS Electronics, a manufacturer of emergency vehicles warning products. The motorcycle was shown at 16th Indian International Security Expo 2013.
The Police Model Design CBR 250R has been designed as a police patrolling vehicle to facilitate quick response to incidents and provide high visibility at night. The motorcycle is equipped with LED lights, red-blue traditional police beacon lights, collapsible pole lights for high visibility, and torch light to allow reading and writing at night. The motorcycle is also fitted with a police siren with public address (PA) system that incorporates a push-to-talk button to switch to the microphone, as well as a utility box. Along with the motorcycle, Honda provides a specially designed helmet that includes a hands-free microphone to help in addressing the public while riding the motorcycle.
Story: Gaurav Nagpal
KTM have revealed the details of their mental new flagship, the 1290 Super Duke R, and as expected, it is engineered brutality in the metal!
The bike looks as aggressive as ever and definitely evokes every feeling of speed and hooliganism the moment you lay your eyes on it. The unabashed sharp, naked design reeks of power and speed; like the most powerful KTM ever “hulked up”. The engine is a 1,301cc twin and spews out 180 PS at 8,870 rpm and bucket-loads of low down torque – 144 Nm – of which 100 Nm is available from 2,500 revs! There’s a wave of torque, and then, there’s the deluge that floods your town overcoming everything in its path. That is the ferocity of what KTM have unleashed. Even worse, or better, is that the 1290 weighs just 189 kg. KTM claim a 0-200 km/h time of 7.2 seconds – faster than some good sportscars. A slipper clutch sends the powers out back while one of the most advanced traction control systems in the world is onboard to ensure things don’t get too rough. KTM also claim that the 1290 Super Duke R has a 15,000 km service interval.
Braking performance is equally mental.You have ABS and big discs front and rear, but in Supermoto mode, the ABS guards the front end, while the rear is free to slide around. There’s also an option to switch off the electronic police when you feel a little wild. Specially designed Dunlop Sportsmart rubber sticks to the road, for the best grip in hot and cold, dry and wet conditions with incredible stability, in KTM’s own words.
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Death Metal fans will enjoy the teaser a bit more than most others. Watch it here:
UPDATE: Action video from KTM:
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Story: Jim Gorde
Austrian power brand KTM have unveiled their very first Husqvarna offering to the global market: the TC300. It is the first bike to roll-out from Pierer Industries AG, a firm owned by KTM’s CEO Stefan Pierer. The TC300 is largely based on the popular Husqvarna TV250, a 2-stroke maniac machine. Technicians at KTM have infused this new bike with a 300cc mill to provide more bang for the buck.
This new Husky has received plenty of necessary upgrades than its predecessors, they include – a new carbon-fibre subframe, WP suspension, a state of the art Akrapovic exhaust, billet machined hubs and the iconic Husqvarna Factory racing livery.
KTM officials have also issued a statement regarding the launch of the new Husqvarna. The TC300 will be showcased to the general public on October 5 in Sweden. Stay tuned for more updates.
Story: Sayem Syed
In a first move of it kind, Dainese, the high-end motorcycle safety gear brand, have announced their plan to venture in to India and will be soon opening their first exclusive store here. The Italian company has joined hands with Tusker Group, which is well versed with the two-wheeler segment, being owners of Tusker Harley-Davidson dealership in Bangalore.
Srinivas Reddy will be heading Dainese and AGV’s Indian arm which will market these products through a number of outlets called D Store. The first D Store will be inaugurated by the end of this month at Orion Mall in Bangalore. Reddy will also supervise the drive to open stores in most cities with evolved biking culture like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Coimbatore among others. Keeping the sentiments in mind for enthusiasts from other cities, Tusker Group will soon launch their online shopping portal: www.dainesedstore.in
The company has also developed a new range of products, called the Hot Climate Line, specifically for India and other Asian country like ours, which have extreme hot and humid climate. This new mesh and fabric range of riding gear will offer comfort and safety in warm weather conditions like ours.
During an interaction with Bike India, Federico Minoli, CEO, Dainese Protective Gear, said, “We have started establishing a production site in Baroda in India for helmets to be exported to Europe. We have just begun the production of medium priced helmets for local markets; that have Asian fitting and include all the feature of higher priced helmets, to be distributed in India.”
Story: Sarmad Kadiri
