New Bike Launches in India

How the 2013 Union Budget will Affect the Auto Sector

March 1, 2013 by Aninda Sardar Leave a Comment

The recent announcements of the Union Budget have seen many decisions being made which will affect the automotive industry; chief among which is the increase in import duty for all vehicles coming in via the completely built up (CBU) import route.

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MRF launches Mogrip block pattern tyres for motorbikes

February 25, 2013 by Aninda Sardar Leave a Comment

MRF has launched the Mogrip family of all-terrain tyres – the Meteor M, Meteor and Moto–D – for motorbikes. [Read more…]

KTM boss buys Husqvarna

February 18, 2013 by Aninda Sardar 2 Comments

Husqvarna, the Swedish off-road specialists until recently owned by the BMW Group, has been bought by Stefan Pierer of KTM.

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Kawasaki unveil Z250 naked bike

February 15, 2013 by Aninda Sardar Leave a Comment

Japanese motorcycle manufacture Kawasaki have revealed their new 250cc offering, the Z250. [Read more…]

Honda launch 2013 VTR250 & VTR250F V-Twin sportsbikes

February 14, 2013 by Aninda Sardar 2 Comments

Honda recently unveiled the 2013 VTR250 and VTR250F sportsbikes for the Japanese market only.

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Mahindra Group unveils new visual identity

January 24, 2013 by Aninda Sardar Leave a Comment

Leading Indian business house, the Mahindra Group, unveiled its new visual identity that will be reflected globally across all its business lines. [Read more…]

New Launches of 2013

January 21, 2013 by Aninda Sardar 4 Comments

This is that time of the year when we look back and forth, at the year gone by and the year being ushered in. For bikers, it is the time to re-live, remember, speculate, surmise and discuss everything on two wheels that has got us talking in the last year and everything that we can look forward to this year. [Read more…]

India Yamaha Motor launches New Color Variants of R15 Version 2.0

January 9, 2013 by Bike India Team 2 Comments

India Yamaha Motor has launched the variants of the bestselling Yamaha R15 version 2.0 bikes in vibrant color schemes and graphics to boost sales and create more excitement amongst customers. [Read more…]

Hero MotoCorp becomes sponsor of Hockey Indian League

January 2, 2013 by Bike India Team 2 Comments

Hero MotoCorp has always been instrumental in promoting hockey in India through sponsorship of various tournaments related to the game. [Read more…]

BMW Motorrad recalls the S1000RR worldwide

December 28, 2012 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

Since its launch the BMW S1000RR has ushered in a revolution in terms of both technology and sales for the Bavarian giant.

However, BMW Motorrad is now recalling S1000RR motorcycles from both the 2012 and 2013 model years due to side-stand problems. Although the scale of recall is initially only in the US market, sources have revealed that the recall could be on a global scale in coming months. In a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, USA, BMW Motorrad stated that the side-stand bolts may loosen due to a manufacturing flaw, and as a result the stand can separate from the motorcycle’s frame.

BMW US has also pointed out that the possibility of injury to a rider or bystanders due to the side-stand of the motorcycle is quite high, and they have stated that the problem affects a total of 2,385 S1000RR bikes built from September 2011 through December 2012. As per the recall BMW dealers will clean the side-stand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of cost. The recall is expected to begin next month in the US of A, while recall is stated to take place in the other global markets very soon. Owners may contact BMW Motorrad at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Source: Wall Street Journal