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The Vespa Connection

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Piaggio plans to redefine the scooter market in India with the new Vespa range

A few months back, Bike India broke the news of Italian two-wheeler conglomerate Piaggio relaunching the Vespa brand in India. And now, reports of sightings around the Piaggio plant in Pune suggests that the first scooter from the iconic Vespa stable to be launched in India will be the LX 125.

From its markedly retro design to the styling of its headlamps and horns, the LX 125 scooter bears all the characteristic Vespa design cues. Unlike most Indian scooters, but in keeping with the international Vespa tradition, there is no spare wheel at the back, just a minimalistic chrome grab rail instead. According to our sources, alloy wheels (both five and three spoked) and disc brakes are available, although it is not clear whether if they will be a part of standard equipment.

In its second Indian outing, Piaggio plans to peg the Vespa brand as a lifestyle brand that will be targeted solely at the fashion-conscious urban customer. Bring it on, we say.

All That Glitters Can Be A Bike Too

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Swaroski Bullet Classic at Delhi AirportThis crystal-studded motorcycle can set you back by Rs 8 lakh!

The Delhi international airport has a new attraction for petrol heads. The next time you travel abroad from the national capital you can’t miss this glittering two-wheeled chariot at the Swarovski store. It’s a Royal Enfield Classic 500 that has been given a makeover by the enterprising chaps at the store. It is decorated with crystal-studded wings on the tank along with precious stone highlights on the front and rear fenders, side panels, the headlight and tail-lamp. The Swarovski bike comes loaded with crystals worth Rs 6.5 lakh! Now add to that the price of the Classic 500 and you arrive at a grand total of Rs 8 lakh. If this doesn’t get you attention on the road, then probably nothing street-legal will.

Swaroski Bullet Classic motorcycle at Delhi Airport

Motorsport Calling

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Hero Moto to sponsor Narain Karthikeyan for Indian GP

Hero Moto is gearing for its entry into the world of top-level motor racing. The company recently announced that they will be sponsoring Narain Karthikeyan and his team for the Formula One Grand Prix to be held in India next month. As per the deal, the Hero Moto logo will be prominently displayed on Narain’s HRT-Cosworth F111 car, giving the brand huge coverage and publicity in what is unarguably the country’s largest sporting event of the year. 

Speaking on the ocassion, Narain Karthikeyan stated ,“Hero is one of the oldest and most prominent Indian brands and I am pleased to be associated with it. Today is a very important step in the right direction for motor sports in the country. The sport has come a long way since the day I started racing. Viewership has gone up a lot, and corporate support is now more forthcoming. Formula One is in its nascent stage in India with great potential waiting to be explored. I hope with the support from Hero Motors we will be able to scale new milestones in the times to come”. 

Commenting on the association with Narain Karthikeyan, Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Motors said,“Hero Motors is committed to be amongst the first Indian corporate houses to compete in the Indian Grand Prix and we are indeed very proud to be associated with Narain Karthikeyan and Hispania Racing Team (HRT). The alliance with the HRT will provide a unique platform for the group to communicate its extensive of competencies to a global audience. The association with Narain Karthikeyan and HRT team has lot of synergies in our core values for which we are known for and truly reflects our commitment towards excellence, speed, growth & innovation.”

The Indian Grand Prix will be held in Greater Noida, India from October 28th – 30th October 2011. 

Motorsport Calling

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Hero Moto to sponsor Narain Karthikeyan for Indian GP

Hero Moto is gearing for its entry into the world of top-level motor racing. The company recently announced that they will be sponsoring Narain Karthikeyan and his team for the Formula One Grand Prix to be held in India next month. As per the deal, the Hero Moto logo will be prominently displayed on Narain’s HRT-Cosworth F111 car, giving the brand huge coverage and publicity in what is unarguably the country’s largest sporting event of the year. 

Speaking on the ocassion, Narain Karthikeyan stated ,“Hero is one of the oldest and most prominent Indian brands and I am pleased to be associated with it. Today is a very important step in the right direction for motor sports in the country. The sport has come a long way since the day I started racing. Viewership has gone up a lot, and corporate support is now more forthcoming. Formula One is in its nascent stage in India with great potential waiting to be explored. I hope with the support from Hero Motors we will be able to scale new milestones in the times to come”. 

Commenting on the association with Narain Karthikeyan, Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Motors said,“Hero Motors is committed to be amongst the first Indian corporate houses to compete in the Indian Grand Prix and we are indeed very proud to be associated with Narain Karthikeyan and Hispania Racing Team (HRT). The alliance with the HRT will provide a unique platform for the group to communicate its extensive of competencies to a global audience. The association with Narain Karthikeyan and HRT team has lot of synergies in our core values for which we are known for and truly reflects our commitment towards excellence, speed, growth & innovation.”

The Indian Grand Prix will be held in Greater Noida, India from October 28th – 30th October 2011. 

It’s official: new Streetfighter 848

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The Ducati Streetfighter gets a smaller and (slightly) cheaper sibling

Going by the official blurb, the brand-new model from the Italian manufacturer aims to add everyday accessibility to the naked sportsbike family. The press note issued by Ducati goes on to say that the 2012 Streetfighter combines a new 848 Testastretta 11° engine with enhanced geometry of a chassis to provide confidence-inspiring agility and that the new model is user-friendlier, with a smooth and flexible power delivery, revised ergonomics and ‘Ducati Traction Control’.


As informed BI readers might remember, the original Ducati Streetfighter entered the ring for the first time at the Milan show back in November 2008, storming the hearts of all who laid eyes on it, and going on to win the ‘Most Beautiful Bike’ title. Its high performance and achingly beautiful Italian styling became the object of desire for sports-naked connoisseurs everywhere and now the 2012 Streetfighter 848 hopes to widen that appeal further with enhanced usability.

Available from November 2011 onwards, the new fighter is dressed in red for Ducati traditionalists, while yellow makes a return for mid-range purists and ‘dark stealth’ provides a matte-black reminder of the Streetfighter’s aggressive image. Pricing remains unannounced as of now.